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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1931
Page
4
Mrs. Drucilla Jane Trent died after an eighteen month illness at her home in Fairview. The funeral and interment were at New Hope Baptist church in Earl, North Carolina, conducted by Rev. J A Hunnicutt. Her stepdaughter Mrs. A I Moore and Mr Moore reside with her. Friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
Sunday services listed for May with a fifth Sunday no services. Epworth League at 6 15 pm. Rev E B Edwards spoke on sources of spiritual power and family altars. Sermons covered Galatians 6 7 and the value of temptation in developing Christian character. Also notes RuthERford conference visit and a brief aside on baseball umpires and bottle invention in 1879.
The school marked a week of commencement events with seventh grade exercises in a living-room theme featuring Memory Prophecy and Life from a crystal ball. Senior class day showcased garden scenery, a Wishing Well, and gifts as Catherine Kendrick, Gene Packard, and the Mascots entertained the crowd.
Paris proclaims cotton blouses go places with suits adaptable for sports town wear or teas. Ruffled peplums short sleeves and tucked net blousings create youthful feminine touches. sheer overblouse styling suits many occasions.
A Baptist Church report shows 405 attendance last Sunday with six visitors and three new members, total 841. Dr D G Philips of Spartanburg preached the baccalaureate sermon for the school, Laurel decorations and a 120 strong high school chorus provided music. The B Y P U banner was won by the Peppy Peppers. Future topics include Influence Rousing a Giant and four soul winning talks. Church plans include Home or Family Day and street-by-street outreach.
Mr Whitaker announced Sunday evening that the B Y P U study course will begin on June 15. The senior group plans a Friday picnic this week.
Local social notes describe weekend visits by Clarence Collins family from Paw Creek to Mrs. Padgett, Edwin Hughes of Lenoir Rhyne and Orus Biggerstaff at home, Broadus Wilson parties from St. Petersburg and Mt. Vernon planning a Los Angeles move, Lola Mills of Vandalia visiting the Griggs, and a host of students and faculty from area schools joining picnics, exhibits, and family visits. The report includes club guests, hospital training student Mavorean Lemmons, and Catherine Hawkins returning from Boiling Springs College for the summer.
Scientists report dull brains can result from iron deficiency. They also warn of similar mental dulling from excessive bone. The claim ties mineral balance to cognitive function, highlighting nutritional questions in brain health research.
In Forest City R-2 on May 25 a revival meeting ended at Provider. Local residents including Mrs W V Harrill and family, Mr Horace Henson, and the Harrills of Boany joined various visits and birthday celebrations. A birth occurred to Mr and Mrs James B ler weighing six pounds, with both mother and baby healthy. Several neighbors were listed on the sick list and visitors gathered at multiple homes, sharing candies at a birthday party for Milbre Wilson and others.
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