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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1926
Page
13
A fragmented note references R C Smith giving something to members after a Thursday event. It mentions several games were played and refreshments served. It hints at plans for a film to follow, with a future meeting or activity date to be announced.
Seniors, faculty and guests including Raleigh Haynes, Howard Hawkins, Paul Packard, Merril Greene, and Ruby Smith gathered for a May 4 event. Rook game winner was Raleigh Haynes. Chase Erwin Myrtle Guffey won a separate contest. Ice cream course served. Miss Jenkins praised as hostess.
The school baseball team faced Forest City Friday afternoon. Both sides played well, but Cliffside dominated to win 15 to 1.
The recitation contest will be held Tuesday evening May 11 at 7 30. The declamation contest follows Thursday evening May 13. Attendees can expect music selections and choruses each night of the program.
Tuesday featured a ninth grade program with songs, talks by Howard Hawkins and Grace McKinney, and a dramatization "Put on Your Old Gray Bonnet." Wednesday highlighted a top fifth grade chapel with LaGypsy drill, clown drill, and a wild animal performance. Thursday Miss Logan's room presented a Mothers' Day program. Friday closed with chapel recitations.
A reflective piece extols California's Calaveras giant sequoias as the oldest living beings on earth far surpassing man made marvels. It argues trees outlive pyramids and tall buildings, noting their immense age and grandeur as creation’s original wonders. The essay urges humility before nature and honors God’s design.
We buy or sell all kinds of real estate. We can get what you want or sell what you need at the right price. Sales conduct a general real estate business. See us before you buy or sell. Cyclone Auction, Forest City. sett
Residents of Ellenboro and surrounding parts report Memorial services at Boiling Springs and Oak Grove, church duties, visits among families and friends, a Ford roadster purchase, births, and local outings. Several attend farmers and teachers meetings, with gatherings at Forest City, Walls Church, Mt Vernon, and multiple households listed.
Mr Henry Griffin hosted Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Oscar Padgett visited Mrs Elliott Sunday afternoon. Miss Ruth Harrill spent last week in Henrietta. Memorial at Beaver Dam last Sunday. Miss Doner Bridges stayed with her aunt Mrs Alonzo Bi
The Davis Lee Dickerson camp of United Confederate Veterans met in Rutherfordton on May 8, 1926. After dinner, the Daughters of the Confederacy served and Commander K J Carpenter called the meeting to order and was elected commander. Many officers and members spoke as the camp re-elected former officers and named Rev W W Womack chaplain. Resolutions thanked the Daughters of the Confederacy Sons of Confederate Veterans American Legion and the Methodist church for hospitality and noted the deaths of several comrad es with a roll call and memorial notes.
The Rutherfordton North Carolina meeting of the Davis Lee Dickerson Camp of Confederate Veterans adopted memorial and devotional resolutions. They deplore departed comrades, pledge to cherish memories, and bow to the Divine Commander. Copies to be spread in camp minutes and sent to county papers. May 8, 1926.
Rutherford county North Carolina notice to creditors to present claims against the estate of J. D. Ledbetter by April 28, 1927 at National Bank of Forest City or be barred. Indebtedness noted. attorney C. O. Ridings appears. Signed April 28, 1926 by Mrs. J. D. Ledbetter administratrix.
WANTED To rent a residence in Forest City. Apply at once to The Courier. 31-1f.
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