Kiwanis Clinic to Aid Crippled Children in Rutherford County
Forest City Kiwanis sponsors a State Orthopaedic Hospital clinic in Gastonia on May 28 offering free conveyance for crippled or deformed Rutherford County children and guardians. Dr. C L Miller of Gastonia will give a live lecture at the May 27 luncheon, and county medical society members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford County
Orthopaedic Hospital
Miller
Kiwanis
C. L. Miller
Kiwan ‘Ans
A. C. Duncan
Gastonia
Forest City Kiwanis Club
Forest City
Kiwanis Club
Theerson
Aman
Sild
Snake story of 312 foot moccasin caught in Lake Lure
Report notes Mr. John Poole claimed to catch a 312 foot moccasin snake with rod and reel in Lake Lure Friday night. Skeptics doubt snakes bite hooks but witnesses say the snake swallowed the bait and was caught with the hook in its mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Poole
T. T. Long Appointed Postmaster in Forest City
Mr. T. T. Long has been appointed postmaster for Forest City and awaits confirmation soon. The appointment was approved by Senator F. M. Simmons via secretary Frank A. Hampton after referral to the Senate committee on post roads and post offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Long
Forest City
Frank A. Hampton
F. M. Simmons
Simmons
Mr. Long
Senate Committee On
Post Roads
British Rotary Members Visit County Tuesday
Sixty Rotary International members from the British Isles toured Forest City and Rutherford County en route to the Dallas convention. Asheville Rotarians met them in Rutherfordton at 6 pm, chauffeured them through Chimney Rock to Grove Park Inn for dinner, and guided them on Elk Mountain highway with visits to Biltmore and Charlotte en route to Gastonia.
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Rotary International
British Isles
Forest City
International Rotary
Dallas
Texas
Rutherfordton
Asheville
Chimney Rock
Elk Mountain Scenic Highway
Biltmore
Charlotte
Martin Davis Gets One Year In State Penitentiary
In Rutherfordton on May 22 a jury convicted Martin Davis of manslaughter for shooting his son Leland last summer. Judge J L Webb sentenced Davis to one year, later amended to not less than one nor more than two years on the chain gang. Prosecution by O J Mooneyham. defense by Hamrick, Hoey, Ridings, and Jones. Court crowded at trial and after. Shipment of ladies hats arrived this week at Courtney's Ten Cent Store.
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Hutherfordton
Martin Davis
Henrietta
Leland
J. L. Webb
F. D. Hamrick
Rutherfordton
Clyde R. Hoey
Shelby
C. O. Ridings
B. T. Jones
Forest City
Davis
O. J. Mooneyham
Press
Webb
Courtney
Three Kiwanis Clubs Hold Joint Meeting in Rutherfordton
A joint Kiwanis gathering bringing Forest City Rutherfordton and Tryon clubs drew about one hundred members at the Isothermal Hotel Monday night. L. E. Spikes presided with District Governor Tim Gyews praising attendance. program included singing by Vivian Keeter and Virginia Magness, a Milwaukee convention car plan, and remarks by Lt. Gov. Gillespie and Dr. Jerry Clarke. A notice of Miss Juanita Minish’s Kentucky trip followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
Forest City
Tryon
Rutherfordton Kiwanians
L. E. Spikes
Charles Trammell
Columbus
Tim Gyews
Spartanburg
Carolinas
Little Misses Vivan
Lillian Keeter
Vivian
John W. Dalton
Milwaukee
M. H. Hewitt
Virginia
Howard Magness
Miss Rudisill
J. T. Harris
W. L. Brown
J. H. Burwell
Messrs. Harris
Brown
G.R. Gillespie
Fred Swann
Jerry Clarke
Seth M. Binding
Mill Pond
Juanita Minish
Kentucky
Gratz
W. R. Minish
Miss Minish
Sinsman
Miss Reid to Lead Summer Expression School
Miss Glairé Reid announces a small June to August expression course offering harmonic gymnastics voice culture reading debating public speaking and dramatics. Students may specialize in their preferred area for focus. Details by phone at 43 or at Miss Reid’s West Main Street home.
Grammar School Commencement Friday Exercises Report
Fore City grammar school holds Friday at 2 00 pm in the auditorium a commencement program including songs readings piano solos duets and an address by Dr Ayers. Seventy six seventh graders will receive diplomas. The year saw 850 pupils enrolled with 66 having perfect punctual attendance this year and two pupils earning five years of perfect attendance gold medals.
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Forest City Grammar School
Grammar School
Katheen Alexander
William Sanders
Dorothy Delehay
Katherine Bradley
Winnie
Gillia
Martha Moores
W. A. Ayers
Frances Hollifield
Macon Sewitt
Rebecca Hutchins
Sara Bridges
Dorothy Green
Leona Hardin
Virginia Mills
Robert King
Forrest Hunt
Phillip Chambers
Roy Green
C. C. Erwin
R. J. Bateman
Asheville
J. W. Eakes
Moonlight Picnic Enjoyed by Forest City Residents
Mr Howard Daniel hosted a moonlight picnic Saturday evening in Forest City R-2. A large group of friends attended including Wattie Belle Brackett Cordie Brackett Blandena Doggett Blanche Doggett Maggielen Green Louvenia Honeycutt Carrie Burgin Mary Nellie Rosa Lytle Mary Glenn Dortha Griffin Ethel Lillian Phillips Ruth Ingle Viola Whitesides Bulah Godfrey Lillie Lynch Huldah Freeman Selma Simmons Sarah Harrill Lillian Daniel Verl De Witt Vonnie Jenkins Howard Cole Fred Callahan Ernest Champion Robert Harrill Tom Owens Worth Ruppe Howard Ledbetter Fay Greene Clyde Griffin Norris Hardin Guy Toney Jack Balen Clifford Nave George W Matheny Lester Posey Lynch Audrie Toney John Robbins George Rue Jam Queen John Sherlin Hoyle Callahan Charles Griffin George W Doggett Walter Poteat Raleigh Buster Camp Taylor Morrow George Harrill Robbins Albert Phillips. Music supplied by Jenkins orchestra.
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Forest City
R-2
Howard Daniel
Wattie Belle
Cordie Brackett
Blandena
Blanche Doggett
Maggielen Green
Louvenia Honeycutt
Carrie Burgin
Mary
Nellie
Rosa Lytle
Mary Glenn
Dortha Griffin
Womick
Jennie Camp
Polly
Thelma Jones
Ethel
Lillian Phillips
Ruth Ingle
Viola Whitesides
Bulah Godfrey
Audrie Toney
John Robbins
George
Calvin Rue
Jam Queen
John Lee Sherlin
Hoyle Callahan
Charles Griffin
George W Doggett
Walter Poteat
Raleig
Buster Camp
Taylor Morrow
George Harrill
Robbins
Albert Phillips
Jenkins Orchestra
Willis Towery Post Re organizes American Legion in Forest City
The Willis Towery Post of the American Legion met May 16 in City Hall and planned re organization. The next meeting is May 30 at 7 45 p m in Forest City City Hall. Ex service men are urged to attend to elect officers and learn about adjusted service certificates and laws. Temporary Executive Committee members listed.
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Willis Towery
American Legion
City Hall
Hnd
Forest City
Ormed
Dr. F. R. Wilkins
Spurgeon Moss
V. T. Davis
R. R. Morris
Baccalaureate sermon marks Cool Springs high school closing year
Pastor Dr H G Hardin delivered the baccalaureate address at Cool Springs High School as Forest City churches held a union service. He urged graduates to pursue three ambitions including to be somebody worthwhile, stressing inner character shaping outward deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Hardin
Main Street Methodist Church
Gastonia
Cool Springs
Forest City
W. A. Ayers
First Baptist Church
Ruth Meares
Henry Giles
J. W. Eakes
Charles C. Erwin
Hardin
Dr. Hardin
Ives
Harrill and King Close Big Forest City Deals
Harrill and King, Forest City real estate firm, closed two major deals. The Cyclone Auction building sold to Geo W Jones at a handsome price. They also bought C C Moore’s Main Street business property, housing Flack Hardware Co and W S Moss Grocery, with plans for improvements and a new Cherry Mountain street building. The Forest City Hi senior class enjoyed a free Wings showing at Romina Theatre, while Mr and Mrs W H Owen and Miss Myrtle Wilkerson visited Tryon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrill & King
Forest City
Geo. W. Jones
C. C. Moore
Main Street
Flack Hardware Co
W. S. Moss
Cherry Mountain Street
City's most efficient official receives correction
The Courier corrects an oversight by omitting Mr. Brand Green from last week's write-up. Green was unanimously re-appointed by the Board to manage water, light, sewerage, street service, wiring and sanitary inspection for fifteen years. The paper honors his service as a faithful, efficient city employee.
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Brand Green
Green
Tenter
Bus overturns injures students near Caroleen
In Caroleen on May 20 a school bus carrying about twenty five students from Caroleen-Henrietta High overturned on a muddy stretch while returning from collecting flowers for commencement. Miss Elizabeth Smith suffered a broken collar bone and several others were only slightly hurt. A girl student was driving and lost control on the slippery road.
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Caroleen
Elizabeth Smith
Caroleen - Henrietta High School
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Kiwanians
Kiwanis Clubs
Miss Reid
Expression School
Willis Towery Post
Faye Adams
Lula Allen
Albert Blanton
Rubye Collins
Wilson Crocker
Bruce Fortune
Louise Griffin
Stanley Hall
Lucy Harrill
Mécon Hewitt
Mary Hollifield
Marie Hughes
Forest Hunt
Katherine McBrayer
Flora McDaniel
Myrtle McDonald
Glenn McKeithan
Reba Matheny
Lois Moores
Norman Morran
Jessie Philbeck
Elizabeth Rolins
Eurelia Scruggs
Ava Waters
Roy Watkins
Emmitt Withrow
Jakie Harrill
Katie Hardin
Rutherford County Textile League
Harris
Avondale
Cliffside
Forest City Hi School
Romina
W. H. Owen
Myrtle Wilkerson
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