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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1927
Page
9
A Forest City salesman for an out of town printer tried to solicit orders. A local businessman replied he already supports The Courier, noting their county paper is among the best. The anecdote highlights community preference for local printing.
In a reflection on schooling the author argues education alone is not enough without inspiration. Reading talking and thinking spark the divine spark of inspiration, elevating work and society. The piece cites Emerson on no great lasting work without inspiration and notes professionals find ambition through daily reflection.
Proofs of Forest City store ads in The Courier showcase local growth through offerings and the city’s rapid development. The eye catching layouts highlight paving, schools, parks and the bustling retail scene, underscoring prosperity reflected in the advertising columns.
Cliffside High School holds its commencement events from Friday May 27 through Monday May 30 with declamation contests, an art gallery program, Sunday evening service, and diploma presentations led by Class President Charles Carpenter and Superintendent Clyde Erwin. The senior class includes Bessie Harrill Aileene Gold Gifton Jolley and many others.
Rutherfordton on May 24 reports county treasurer Miss Wirginia Grayson lists flood relief gifts since last week totaling 916.59. Contributors include Central High School 2.00, Central Hi-V 2.25, F. L. Flynn 30.00, Spindale Baptist Sunday School 30.00, Cliffside Theatre 20.10, Spindale Presbyterian Church 13.65, Rutherfordton Hospital Alumnae 1.00, Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church 1.00, with a final tally of 19.00 added to the total.
All grammar school children from the area will have a season of extra classes to help those who failed. Please submit your name and subjects. The fee will be $4.00 for half term. Members and all planning to attend should register.
A revival meeting will start at Caroleen Methodist church Sunday night May 29 at 8 o clock with Rev J F Moser of Kannapolis in charge. Moser formerly pastor at Forest City and Pleasant Grove churches for four years and has many friends who will be glad he is visiting Caroleen for a short time.
A group of Forest City merchants sign a nonbinding pledge to close shops on Thursday afternoons for June July and August starting June 1. Signatories include Dr M Stahl A P Tea Co Farmers Bank & Trust Co Jones Grocery Co Farmers Hardware & Security Insurance Co Industrial Loan & Investment Co Watkins Grocery Co Flack Hardware Co The Lender Forest City Building & Loan Association Efird Department Store Horn's Cash Store Kings Grocery Co Sinkoe's Department Store Courtney's 5e and 10 Store 3 C Harrill J W Sanders Doggett Motor Co Moss Furniture Co Padgett & King Reuben McBrayer Dalton Brothers Carroll & Byers C S Hemphill Forest City Motor Co Wilson Coal & Fuel Co Palace Barber Shop Dad's Barber Shop W D Phillips Barber Shop Padgett's Barber Shop Broadway Garage W H Hogan Haines Shoe Store
I A Paris known as Dad a local painter was found dead near Morganton after a day trip from Forest City with Perry Price and Earl Hamrick. An inquest ruled death by natural causes though reports say he was drinking. His body was returned to Spartanburg for burial after services at Fingerville.
A Chicago gang known as the Bandits reportedly abandons lethal violence, instead abducting victims in a troubling shift. Authorities warn of increased danger as cases surface across neighborhoods and residents seek safety measures.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Claude McDaniel on Broadway was partially destroyed by a fire Thursday at 1:30 PM. Firefighters contained the blaze, saving most belongings but damaging items from water and handling. Mrs. McDaniel, ill, was removed from the house, and infant baby rescued. Mr. McDaniel carried about $1500 in insurance. Local residents praised the fire crew’s work and community help.
A 1862 to 1865 period song titled Shiloh's Hill gained popularity in parts of the country. Miss Nora Belle Johnson of Bostic submitted it for publication. The piece invites rebel soldiers and tells of a battle fought on Shiloh's Hill with a chorus about being carried away.
Jones Grocery forms a baseball team led by manager Tom Jones with players Arthur White J N Jones Robert Blanton W T Davis John Lee Roberson R McGahs Tom Jones John Hardin P M Flack A C Jones and umpire Hot Shot The team challenges any club except Florence Mill nine and speaks to local fixtures in the city league context.
Courier reader recalls a grandfather singing a Civil War era song after service. Narrative memory places the chorus in a wartime trek to Richmond with lines about marching, loading guns, and retreat to woods. Mentions generals Johnson Bragg Beauregard Jackson and Lee, with the Catawba river cited.
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