Forest City Courier May 24 1928 issue details
Forest City Courier published weekly in Forest City North Carolina Rutherford County. August 22 1918 entry at Forest City post office second class matter. Editor C E Alcock owner and staff list including Clarence Griffin society editor Mrs C E Alcock and Arval Alcock advertising. May 24 1928 date.
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Forest City
Rutherford County
N. C
Congress
C.E. Alcock
Clarence Griffin
C. E. Alcock
Arval Alcock
H. Houser
Officers Elected At P T A Meeting
The last meeting of the 1927 28 year of the Parent Teachers Association was held May 16 at the grammar school. Mrs E C Thomas presided as president. The program included readings by Bernice Kanipe Dorothy Greene and Eula Reid Smart a duet by Virginia Magness and Oneida Welch a seventh grade song and attendance prizes to Miss Long and Har Fill's rooms. Nominating committee named Mrs C H Verner for president Mrs E O Thomas for vice president and Mrs Arthur McDaniel for secretary and treasurer, all unanimously elected. A thanks was given to retiring officers.
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Parent-Teachers’ Association
Grammar School
E. C. Thomas
Bernice Kanipe
Virginia, Magness
Oneida Welch
Dorothy Greene
Eula Reid Smart
Misses Long
Har- Fill
C. H. Verner
E. 0. Thomas
Arthur McDaniel
Luncheon Hosted by Mrs. R. W. Minish for Twelve
Mrs. R W Minish entertained at a refined luncheon on Tuesday May 22 at one o clock. The setting featured pink and green roses peonies and silver candle holders. Twelve covers were laid for guests including Lucile Thornton Prince Gaines Mary Wilder Mamie Eakens Mary Garrison Viola Randall Margaret Young Pauline Huggins Luna Taylor of Danbury and Mesdames Buford Flack and Ware.
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R. W. Minish
Lucile Thornton
Prince Gaines
Mary Wilder
Mamie Eakens
Mary Garrison
Viola Randall
Margaret Young
Pauline Huggins
Luna Taylor
Danbury
Mesdames Buford Flack
Ware
Five Children Receive Attendance Cards
Mr T T Long of this city stated Tuesday that five of his children were enrolled in local schools last year. This week all five received perfect attendance certificates from their teachers for never missing a day or being late.
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T. T. Long
Bitten by Mad Dog Near Shiloh Church Forest City
Mr J W Hill of near Shiloh church Forest City R 2 is recovering from injuries after a pet dog went mad and bit him on the arm and leg May 2. The dog disappeared and returned days later causing the attack. He has received treatment from Dr G P Reid.
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J. W. Hill
Shiloh Church
Forest City
R-2
Woman's Club Closes Books Early June First
At the last meeting the Woman's Club voted to close the books June 1, not July 1. Forest City residents should mail dues to Mrs A W Falvey. Active members pay 1 and associate members 2. Indicate active or associate when sending dues. Do not miss the cutoff or be left off the roll.
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Woman's Club
Forest City
A. W. Falvey
Margaret Young
Farmers Buy 1300 Bushels Soybeans for Planting
Farmers in Chatham County purchase 1300 bushels of soybeans for current planting season, adding to seed saved in the county last autumn.
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Chatham County
Ellenboro Pageant Aims at Nursing School Support
Ellenboro news reports the ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church plans a pageant Ethiopia during the birthday party at Mrs. Jenks in Bostic to fund a nursing training school at Stillman Institute in Tuscaloosa Alabama. The event will be directed by Mrs. Houston and aims to educate and entertain attendees.
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Ellenboro
The
Presbyterian Church
Ethiopia
Jenks of Bostic
Stillman Institute
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
Houston
M. O. Harrill
Howard Green
Fred Harrill
A. S. Harrill
West Main Street
Wilson
Raleigh
Charlotte
Shelby
Rutherford,ton
Florence
Columbia
S. C
Madison Square Eason
N. Y
Rockingham
Hickory
Spartanburg
Patridge
Arthur Young
Fingerville
J. L. Elliott
J. L. Culbreth
Shiloh
G. B. Pruett
E. B. Jenkins
Rutherfordton
Ruby Young
Louise
Alda Elliott
Posey Flack
Forest City
Bill Hardin
Louise Elliot
Mantie Smart
Forest City School
A. M. McKinney
Margaret
Ethel
Cliffside
Scruggs
Polly Martin
Hal Whisnant
Shelby High School
Corbitt Mauney
Blacksburg
John S. Mauney
Charles Long
Person County
John Martin
Yates
Moss Seeks Re election to Represent Rutherford County
Tom J. Moss announces another bid for the North Carolina General Assembly seat to represent Rutherford County. He cites experience in two previous sessions, pledges to push tax relief and local reforms, defend against undesirable laws, and protect farmers and property owners while promising to advance efficient county government.
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Rutherford County
General Assembly of
North Carolina
General Assembly
Tom J. Moss
Henriettta News Highlights Week of Activities and Commencement
May 77 in Henrietta features weekend visitors from Winston Salem including Miss Covington of Salem College and Miss Dwire. Local guests attended dinners and school events while Henryetta Caroleen high prepares for commencement with sermons, class day exercises, literary address by Dr. Ab ernethy, and an operetta.
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Henrietta
T. C. Lovelace
Mamie Dwire
Isabelle Covington
Winston-Salem
Covington
Salem College
D. M. Layne
Elizabeth Stroupe
Davie Sue Harris
Cleo Lane
Irene Stroupe
Robert Neal
J. E. Abernethy
Statesville
Buren Phillips
Walter Mahaffee
Shelby
Spirit of Christ pageant presented at First Baptist Shelby
Martin and Mr and Mrs Payne visited Shelby Sunday to see the Spirit of Christ pageant well rendered and enjoyed by a packed house presented by the ladies of the First Baptist church. Mr and Mrs Percy Pegram of Shelby visited Ellenboro Sunday at the home of A S Harrill, the former home of Mrs Pegram who is remembered there.
Rutherford County Democratic Convention Saturday
The Rutherford County Democratic Convention will be held in Rutherfordton on Saturday May 26 to select delegates for the state convention in Raleigh. The county has fifty three delegates and is expected to send an anti Smith delegation to Raleigh on June 12 for the state convention.
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Rutherford County
Rutherfordt
Raleigh
Campfire Cinders in Night Forest Scene Ends
A reflective poem paints a nocturnal forest vignette where campfire embers fade under moonlit pines and a river murmur. The stanza concludes with Morpheus claiming the scene as Earl Huntley’s fading vigil.
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Mystic Forest
Erhead
Ebon
Morpheus
Earl Huntley
Rutherfordton Court Delivers Guilty Pleas and Sentences
Rutherfordton May 22 Judge P A McElroy presiding over the May term of Rutherford County Superior Court reports a large batch of cases resolved since last Wednesday. Defendants include forgery, auto theft, fraud, drunkenness, and weapon cases with sentences ranging from suspended roads terms to years in prison. The grand jury’s report commends jail care and county offices, noting 18 convicts, 46 inmates at the county home, and fines totaling 462 dollars, with thanks to the judge and solicitor.
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Rutherfordton
P. A. McElroy
Superior Court
State
Edgar Robinson
Ernest Shaw
Jacob Herland
Rutherford County
L. R. Rupe
R.P
Bradley
Ellencoro
Dellinger
Lank Miller
John Miller
Kenneth Gurley
Capias
T. C. McBrayer
Hardin
Court House
Royster
W. S. Moss
Memorial Services at High Shoals Baptist Church
Memorial services will be held Sunday at High Shoals Baptist Church near Henrietta. The program will begin early Sunday morning and will continue up to and including the noon hour.
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High Schoals Baptist Church
Henrietta
Price for Senate Seeks Rutherford County Support
R E Price declares if elected to the State Senate he will serve the people, accept their wishes by letters and petitions, push economy, oppose new taxes, and favor a people vote on the school term and a statewide Australian ballot along with stricter laws, Sabbath observance, and enforcement of Prohibition. He respectfully solicits support on June 2.
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Rutherford County
State Senate
General Assembly
Business Change At J M Price & Son Dry Cleaners
Mr O T Price sells the dry cleaning business to Mr G P Seagle of Marion who will take charge next week. Mr Price remains as manager of the new firm and Seagle is described as an experienced businessman who knows the business thoroughly and should succeed.
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O. T. Price
J. M. Price & Son
Logan Deck merger announced for Lillian Logan Deck
Rutherfordton May 22 Mr and Mrs J D Logan announce the marriage of their daughter Lillian to Glen Deck on April 8 at Union Mills hosted by Dr E Banks Dillard in the presence of a few intimate friends and relatives. The bride is known across the state and trained as a teacher at Shelby after Round 4 academy. The groom is son of WF and Mrs A W Deck of the Logan section. they plan to live there after June 15. The wedding was not announced until this week as the couple began a bridal trip in western North Carolina.
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Rutherfordton
J. D. Logan
Logan Station
Lillian
Glen Deck
Union Mills
E. Banks Dillard
Shelby
Deck
A. W. Deck
Logan
North Carol
Summer school to open May 28 at 8 30 A M
Summer school opens Monday morning May 28 at 8 30 at the high school building. Students may take one full subject or two half subjects during the term and should report promptly Monday morning. J W Eaks
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J. W. Eaks
Langston Candidacy Called Above Board For Lt Governor
A Wayne county endorsement highlights Col. John D. Langston of Goldsboro as a capable, trustworthy candidate for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina. The piece praises his public service record and integrity while criticizing political corruption and urging voters to consider his fitness.
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Wayne County
John D. Langston
Goldsboro
North Carolina
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Forest City Courier
P.T. A
Womans Club
Ellenboro News
Pol. Adv
T. J. Moss
Henrietta News
Brama Layne
Gramblin
Mirst D. M. Layne
South Carolina
Eurelia Smart
Vulcan
McElroy
High Shoals
R. E. Price
Senate
Langston
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