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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
8
Crowds expected at City Hall at 7 45 p m Thursday May 30 for the election of Legion officers for the remainder of the year. Ex service men urged to join and participate in the organization which upholds the constitution, fosters patriotism and community duty, combats class autocracy, and promotes peace and mutual helpfulness.
Ellenboro May 28 special to The Courier notes Poppy Day on May 25 observed by distribution and wearing of pop pies. The week featured a Junior B Y P U church program with Elaine Wilson and others, Bethel church program drawing a full house, and Mrs H L Shires hosting a roses and ferns dining room gathering with an ice course.
Mrs. Fred Harrill hosted Home Demonstration Club guests with decorative rooms and lectures on food values. The piece also notes various local visitors and residents’ health, plus extensive coverage of World War Adjusted Compensation Act history and amendments, with reminders of application deadlines and regional veterans offices.
The American Legion warns World War II veterans in this state to apply for Adjusted Compensation Certificates before the January 2 1930 deadline. Failure to apply risks substantial financial loss for veterans and their dependents if they die before or after the deadline. R R B Morris Post Temporary Adjt. urged timely action as part of a major legislative effort.
Miss Elsie Tanner will return to Asheville today after spending the week with her mother Mrs. A B Tanner. Rev R J Tate to preach at Sandy Springs next Saturday at 2 30 PM. Several from the community attended Tanner's Grove memorial service Sunday. Many other local visits and appointments are noted among residents and families including the Kennedy and Wilkie households and a visit by Boyce Tanner of Mississippi.
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