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Newspaper

Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1927

Page

14

Adaville News Adaville May 9 observances and visits

May 9 Adaville notes report Memorial and Mothers Day services led by Rev J D Bridges. Visitors include Rev Bridges and daughter Verdie at Mr Monroe McDonalds. Miss Hattie Hudson nurse at Rutherford Hospital visited her parents. families from Brevard and Kannapolis attended services and gatherings at Piedmont Robbins Grove Colfax and Ramsey places. local residents and ministers shared in Sunday activities and visits with Sisk Sisk family in Shelby.

Forest City R-2 Adaville J. D. Bridges Verdie Monroe McDonald H. K. Logan J. A. Clement Joseph Willett Colfax C. K. Gentry Kannapolis Dan S. Hardin H. C. Sisk Brevard Lex Hardin Hardin Missionary Methodist A. J. Nix Caroleen God

Queen Marie and Aimee McPherson Front Page Feud

A fragment notes Marie of Roumania vying for front page space with Aimee Semple McPherson while promoting a grocery business. The piece hints at advertising battles and emphasizes fair dealing and quality foods as the key to customer satisfaction.

Marie of Roumania Aimee Semple McPherson Marie Aimee

Memorial Services Report From Avondale Community

Avondale May 9 report lists numerous residents attending memorial services at Bethel Mt. Vernon San Level and other local sites. Names include Thomas Rome Henry Bailey Bun ion McGinnis Charlie Kiser Vernie Yelton and Davis Greene with Nellie Roberson and families visiting. Several Greene relatives from Mooresboro Asheville and nearby communities are noted as participants or visitors.

Henry Bailey Bethel T. Greene Mt. Vernon McGinnis Henrietta Bunion McGinnis Furman Greene Mooresboro Avondale Charlie Kiser San Level Seth Grne Minnie Baiey Lucile Padgett Dorothy McGinnis Vernie Yelton Davis Greene Asheville Nellie Roberson John Grant C.D. Harrill Wiseman Greene Broadus Greene Bostic

Florence Baptist revival to begin May 15 in Forest City

Announcement from Florence Baptist Church says revival services start next Sunday morning May 15 with Pastor Rev Z D Harrill assisted by Rev C C Matheney of Alexander Mills, a former pastor. Christians for Forest City and nearby communities urged to join in the meeting. Also noted is that Little Joe Watson narrowly escaped serious injury last week after falling from a tree while playing nearby.

Forest City Florence Baptist Church Z. D. Harrill C. C. Matheney Alexander Mills Joe Watson

Funeral Attendees Noted in Floyds Creek News

In Forest City and surrounding areas residents participated in various social visits and services. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. F. E. White and children visiting friends George and Roy Penson. Miss Epsie Tate visiting her brother Tom Tate and Mrs. Tate in Henrietta. Mrs. D. E. White at memorial services in Sharon. and numerous others sharing Sundays with relatives such as Mr. and Mrs. Grover Scruggs, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Green, Miss Elizabeth Wall, Miss Eloise Sorgee, and families around Mt. Pleasant and Lattimore.

Forest City R-1 Mathis Sulphur Springs F. E. White George and Roy Penson Epsie Tate Tom Tate Tate Henrietta D. E. White Sharon Sundday Elizabeth Wall Eloise Sorgee George Green Hester Mattie Tanner Grover Scruggs Frank Green Gordon Toms A. G. Randall Mt. Pleasant Edgar McGinnis A. W. Tate Mamie Mattie Hawkins Glenn Tate Nash Fite Latti J. M. Mauney W. J. Edwards Will Honey Cutt Sherman Tate

Memorial Services and School Closing Noted at Mt Pleasant

Memorial services were held at Mt Pleasant last Saturday with Rev Marion Blanton delivering the address on Do This in Remembrance of Me Rev Stoudenmire of Avondale gave the memorial sermon on Living in Christ Prof Blanton led singing and a bountiful dinner followed in the afternoon talks by pastors and teachers Mt Pleasant school will close May 24 with a program and a play Trip to Storyland Forest Noted for further notice of the program Local residents and attending family members are mentioned including J L Elmore J C Toms and J Lee Mathis funeral in Sulphur Springs nearby families and visitors attended weekend events including Mothers Day services and community greetings

Forest City R l Mt. Pleasant Marion Blanton Stoudenmire Avondale Boss” Randall Prof Blanton J. C. Toms Buchanan Joseph Lee Mathis Sulphur Springs Jane Huntley Forestey Clyde Davidson Jim MacMahan Greenville S. C J. L. Elmore Robert Kennedy Marshall Matheney Velma Mayse Boone Story-land Forest

Salem News Junior Leaguers Enjoy Local Fishing Trip

On Saturday afternoon Vernelle Weast hosted the Junior Leaguers for a fishing party. A large crowd shared a successful outcome as they caught numerous fish and shared a lunch on a rock by the creek. Homecomings and visits noted include E N Washburn Jr from Weaver College and Annie Maesmart from Valdese with Layertle and Vernelle Weast visiting Bula Philbeck.

Bostic Vernelle Weast E. N. Washburn, Jr Weaver College

Wants Classifieds Offer Wide Variety This Week

Thousands of wants are supplied weekly as readers scan the classifieds. The section offers a real variety of offerings and opportunities for selection.

Cars Guaranteed Priced to Move at Honest Value

Cars guaranteed with clear statements of condition across models from Buick to Chrysler and Chevrolet. Listings include late model Buick sedans and coupes, Chrysler coaches and sedans, 1925 and 1926 models, Dodge coupes, and numerous Ford touring cars, all claimed to be like new or in A-1 condition with tires recently replaced.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Adaville News Mary Sue Margaret Joe Jean Andrews B.ter G. Moore Richard Moore B. M. Wilson Fred McDonald Lola Grose Ruth McDonald Juanita McDaniel Annie, Lucy Addie Shehan Charlie Sheean Kenneth McDonald Piedmont Aft Ramsey Howard McDonald Robbins’ Grove Avondale News Thomas Rome Davie Padgett Florence Mill News North Carolina Floyd's Creek MT. Pleasant News Salem News Mliss Annie Maesmart Valdese Miss Layertle Bula Philbeck George McDaniel Ellenboro W. D. McDaniel Bain Cooper B. F. Weast Earl Stacy Alexander Spindale Carlton Mill Cherryville Spindale Park Spindale Club Cherryville Club Carolina Carroll & Byers Co Forest City, N. C Chrysler Carolina Playmakers
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