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Newspaper

Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1930

Page

10

Revival Growns at Baptist Church in Caroleen

Caroleen May 6 revival services at the Baptist church report over two hundred conversions or reconciliations and 103 new church members in the past two weeks. A surprise birthday picnic for Mr P N Hamrick and Mrs Hamrick gathered family and guests including Rev J A Brock Rev H Haydock and many relatives.

Caroleen The Baptist Church P. N. Hamrick Buford Hamrick C. A. Hamrick John Hamrick Hicks Hamrick B. A. Hamrick Gastonia Sallie Biggerstaff Vardy Aberthy Avondale

Deck Announces for County Commissioner

Mr. A. W. Deck of Logan Station declares in this week's Courier his candidacy for county commissioner. A well known local merchant and a progressive farmer, he has previously sought the same office. Also notes strong eastern North Carolina cabbage crop movement and steady Carteret county demand and prices.

A. W. Deck Logan Station E Courier Deck Carolina Carteret County

Get Along With Neighbors By Planting Strawberries

A letter from F. E. K. of Bostic North Carolina suggests a humorous method to “get along with your neighbors.” Plant a garden of strawberries, weed and harvest, then pretend you can’t see the roaming chickens next door to avoid conflict. He underscores silence as the key to harmony.

Harrow Bostic N. C

Semi Pro Baseball League Organized in City Hall

A four club semi pro league was formed at a city hall meeting Tuesday night with teams from Spindale Forest City Shelby and Spartanburg South Carolina Each club may sign two professional players with the first game set for Saturday May 21 Two games will be played weekly and numerous local supporters attended the session including delegates from the four towns and several other interested residents

Spindale Forest City Shelby Spartanburg S. C

New Hope News Briefs Include Local Visits and Events

Harris and Rev M D Blanton filled his regular appointment at Sandy Springs. Miss Bernice Hines visited grandparents in Chesnee. Alice Kennedy stayed with the Kennedy family. Mr and Mrs Howard Wilkie of Spindale visited Edgar Lancaster's family. Community members attended Greens Creek Baptist singing. Wofford Davidson of Spindale joined James Turner for dinner. Marvin Turner of Boiling Springs spent the weekend at home. Rev and Mrs Blanton of Alexander spent Saturday night with John Cooley. Mrs J B Taylor visited L D Wilkie. T E Randall visited Barlow Green. C M Harris and family attended a Floyds Creek memorial. Belle Wilkie and Mary Randall visited Idella Lancaster. John Padgett near Harris visited the community. Several attended Harr week commencement.

Greens Creek Baptist Church Wofford Davidson Spindale James Turner Marvin Turner Boiling Springs M. D. Blanton Alexander John Cooleys J. B. Taylor L.D. Wilkie T. E. Randall Barlow Green C. M. Harris Floyds’ Creek Belle Wilkie Mary Randall Idella Lancaster John Padgett Harris Harr Atlast James Queen Ben Howard Culbreth Kathleen Baily Mildred McDonald B. R. Douth Ray Charlotte A. C. Moore Pleasant Grove Jack McDonald

Fortunate Calamity Play By Alexander Methodist

Alexander Methodist church presents a three act play at Alexander grammar school building next Saturday night May 10 at 8 o clock Admission 15 and 25 cents Tickets invite audience to see George Wright in a comic misadventure. Event promises light entertainment with local actors in a small town setting.

Alexander Methodist Church Alexander Grammar School George Wright Amos Andy

Rutherfordton Kiwanis to sponsor farm contests without cash prizes

Rutherfordton Kiwanis Club decided to continue farm contests at Oakland School but will award ribbons instead of cash prizes due to county finances. First, second and third ribbons will be given at a dinner next winter, with contests aimed at higher yields, better livestock, and feed for livestock.

Rutherfordton Kiwanis Club

Warn Motorists to Carry Cards

Automobilists throughout the State are warned to always carry their registration cards with them. The cards, duplications of the license numbers of the cars, are issued with the licenses. The cards serve as identification if officers have reason to believe a car has been stolen.

Raleigh May

A Fine Girl Inspires License Card Warnings

The State highway patrol enforces drivers to carry the required cards. Mr and Mrs Chas Z Flack announce the birth of a daughter Elizabeth born Saturday May. A patrolman may punch the card for violations and, after a second punch, cite the violator to court.

State Highway Patrol Chas. Z. Flack Regine Elizabeth He, Ltd

Mr Long family improving after Gastonia crash

Mr. Long and family including Mrs Long and sister suffered injuries when a car rammed into them in Gastonia. All were hospitalized with concussions internal injuries and severe bruises. Beth Long has returned home while others recover.

Long Beth Ms. Long Gaston Hospital Gastonia Mr. Long Mrs. Long Charlotte Mrs

Negro Steals Tire In Graham Town Chase

Weldon Logan colored was captured by Sergeant Austin Price after a chase Saturday night. Logan stole an extra tire from the back of R. G. Rucker’s car while he was in Horns Theatre. He was forced to reveal tire’s hiding place, thrown in a ditch during the escape attempt. Mr. Horn and an employee saw the theft from an upstairs window and identified the suspect, reporting the license number to police.

Weldon Logan Austin Price Graham Town Logan

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