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Newspaper

Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1930

Page

9

Memorial and social notes from Shiloh and region

In Rutherfordton May 12 local notes report Mr Leary a Central High School teacher giving a fine talk at Shiloh Sunday morning after Sunday school. A memorial service will be held all day at Shiloh next Sunday with dinner on the ground. Several residents traveled to Spartanburg S C for shopping. Various families visited relatives in Marion Alexander Forest City Spindale Ruth and Mount Pleasant over the past week.

Rutherfordton R-1 Leary Central High School Shiloh Odessa Jones Herbert Cole C. M. Champion Ruppe Spartanburg S. C M. M. Spurlin Marion Clara Smith Alexander Paul Hawkins Joe Epley Forest City Estelle Jones Spindale Gifford Ledbetter Arthur Shehan John Gordon Leo Smith Wih Mit‘chum Ruth W. P. Hardin Worth Owens Spigdale M. E. Ruppe H. B. Vassey Mt. Pleasant

Memorial services to be held at Providence church

May 13 memorial services planned at Providence Church for Mrs W T Calton, who died after a brief illness. A large crowd expected. Obituary details note she was 55, survived by two children A L Calton and Willoree Calton, mother Mrs Hamrick, nine siblings, and three daughters-in-law. Funeral at 2 pm from residence with Rev J W Suttle and Dr Zeno Wall officiating. Burial in Baptist church cemetery at Lattimore.

Lattimore W. T.calton Baptist Church A. L. Calton Willoree / Calton Hamrick

Memorial services held at Sulphur Springs

Memorial services were held at Sulphur Springs on Sunday with a Mother's Day program in morning and a sermon by Rev Wyatte in the afternoon. A B Y P U program followed Sunday night. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Bailey of Shelby and Mrs N P Miessinger J hosted guests. A surprise party for Pauline Cole was given by Kenneth Cole and others with numerous local attendees listed.

Forest City Rio Sulphur Springs Wyatte Brock Welat N.P. Miessinger Bailey Shelby Wessinger Quatterbaum Munnerlyn Kenneth Cole Pauline Cole Ruby Annette Hopper Bessie Annie Henson Estelle Joyce Bland John Bland Arthur Walter Henson Jon Olen Kendrick Kermit McMahan Howard Cole Bergman ‘Hamrick Dennis Jenkins Britt Hopper

Washburn News Rain Lifts Local Gardens and Visits

In Washburn May 12, rain aids crops after a dry spell while gardens thrive. Local families share visits, including Mrs Myrtice Curtiss and her daughter in Morganton with Charlie and Mrs Doty, Earl Stacey and children visiting Shelby relatives, Jennie Hamrick and children visiting Joe Price, Bud McDaniel with Columbus Early and the Vandyke family from Kin.

Bostic Myrtice Curtiss Gaughter Morgaton Charlie Doty Earl Stacey Jessie Ruby Shelby Jennie Hamrick Margaret Junior Joe Prices Bud McDaniel Columbus Washburn Robert Vandyke

Lovin' the Ladies opens at Romina Theatre today

Richard Dix stars in the all talking comedy romance Lovin' the Ladies an adaptation of I Love You by William LeBaron at the Romina Theatre. Dix plays an electrician who masquerades in high society and is involved with four women Lois Wilson Rita La Roy Renee Macready Virginia Sale in a quintangle tale filled with excitement suspense drama and humor.

Richard Dix Romina Theatre William Lee Baron RKO Production Dix Lois Wilson Rita la Roy Radio Renee ‘Macready Virginia Sale Chic Quintangle Mel Brown Allen Kearns Anthony Bushell Henry Armetta Lovin

Birthday Dinner for Mr John Walker in Dysartsville

A birthday dinner was hosted Sunday at the home of Mr. John Walker to honor his 53rd birthday. Relatives and friends from McDowell, Burke, and Rutherford counties attended, with guests from Forrest City, Alexander, Bearwollow, and nearby areas. A long noon meal featured a large table and a variety of foods enjoyed by all.

Dysartsville John Walker McDowell Burke Rutherford

Administrator's Notice for Robt Harrill Estate

M C Hardin as administrator notifies Rutherford County North Carolina creditors and claimants to present all claims against Robt Harrill deceased by May 10 1931 at Forest City NC or be barred. Debtors urged to pay promptly. Notice dated May 10 1930.

Robt Harrill Rutherford County North Carolina Forest City N. C M. C. Hardin Admr Dee

Cystex 48 Hour Test Promises Quick Bladder Relief

An advertisement touts Cystex for bladder irritation and related sleep disruption. It promises fast improvement, a money back guarantee if unsatisfied, and quotes a 60 cent price at Peoples Drug Store. The ad also includes unrelated notes on hard times and a naval conference remark about armament.

Peoples Drug Store

Grammar School Freshman Music Club Formed

Grammar school music students formed the Freshman Music Club. The first meeting on April 16 elected officers for next year: President Ethel Young, Vice President Dorothy Turner, Secretary Frances Courtney, Treasurer Martha Green. The club will meet monthly and will not serve refreshments. Dues will be a year.

Grammar School Ethel Young Dorothy Turner Frances Courtney Martha Green

Forest City duo win second in state piano contest

Misses Doris and Frances Ledbetter, daughters of Mrs. J D Ledbetter, represented the Forest City junior music club at the state junior contest in Winston Salem on April 26. They won second honors in piano duo ensemble class B, performing Mozart Sonata No 3 with Grieg accompaniment.

Doris Frances Ledbetter J. D. Ledbetter Forest City Winton-Salem Grieg

Card of thanks for loss of Robert Harrill

Mr. M. C. Hardin and family express gratitude to friends for kindness shown after the death of their son and grandson Robert Harrill. They acknowledge floral offerings and extend blessings to all who offered support.

Robert Harrill M. C. Hardin

Braves edge Tryon for fifth straight win at home

Bostic led the Braves to a 3 to 1 victory at Tryon Park on Saturday noon. Despite four hits and a strong defense, the Tryon pitcher suffered with wild pitches and poor support. Bostic contributed solid fielding and played at Cliffside Wednesday and Friday, plus Saturday, as part of a week’s schedule.

Bostic Braves Tryon Park Tryon Cu Andrews Thous Cliffside Wedn

Delighted Planet Puzzle Guides Meat Market Guess

A quirky note envisions a new planet year 330 times tongs guiding meat buying choices. The playful line hints at futuristic pricing and product selection in a whimsical, speculative tone with no clear real-world event or named entities.

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