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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1926
Page
8
The Cliffside News is issued weekly in connection with The local community publication system. This brief notice signals upcoming editions and standard publication practices for residents and readers in Cliffside.
The Cliffside-Avondale fourth quarterly conference met Saturday October 2 at 7 30 p m. Reports show strong church health with 44 new members this year 23 by profession of faith and 21 by letter. Finances look solid with Cliffside totaling 3636 47 and average 17 45 per member Avondale 2146 83 and average 22 65 per member.
A near fatal accident occurred last Saturday night near Cliffside when a car driven by Clyde Wilson and Robert Luna left the road on a curve beyond Main Broad River bridge. The vehicle plunged down a steep hillside to the riverbank, sustaining heavy damage. Both men from Rutherfordton were badly bruised and lacerated. Dr. F Bobo Scruggs treated them before sending them to Rutherford Hospital.
The swift team from Inman, S. C. lost 6 to 4 at the local park Saturday afternoon. A full game write-up was not received. Next Saturday Cliffside faces an all-star team at Spindale park. Local folks urged support for the team, which has been making a fine record. Mr and Mrs Clarence Collins spent the weekend in Bessemer City with relatives. Mr H M Wilson and daughter Mintie left for Niota Tennessee after a ten day visit with Rev and Mrs R C Smith.
W O W lodge of inside held a Saturday October 2 banquet for members families and invited guests. Attendees included Bard McCraw J M Allhands Irven Nanney Bud Harris Henry Roberts Porter Hooker Landrum Roberts Virginia Steele Norman Roberts Curtis Splawn and Paris. W T Grady string band provided music and a lengthy feast was served by young ladies Jeanette Wilson Ethel McKinney Ada Mashburn Grace Wilson J M Nanney and Dr J M Allhands. Rev Henderson led prayer and songs added to the fellowship.
Last Saturday the pond was drawn off and gates opened drawing crowds to fish with boats and wading. McCurry family noted for catching fish, as carp and catfish filled sacks. A reported 12 to 14 pound carp sparked lively town chatter about the day’s haul.
Mr and Mrs John Roach and Mr and Mrs Luther Campbell visited Lake Lure Sunday afternoon. Rev C Cunningham of Alabama arrived Saturday and preached at Avondale Baptist church before returning home. W A McKinney, son of L McKinney, fell from post office steps and now has a broken arm in a sling. Friends of Mrs W A Henson mourn the death of her sister Mrs Taylor near Rutherfordton last Saturday. funeral and interment were at Shiloh Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs W A Henson continued? on last page.
Rally day and promotion day observed at the Methodist church on Sunday October 3 with a large Sunday school program. Certificates of promotion were awarded in departments, officers and teachers installed by Rev Heckard, and attendance records celebrated. Other notes include baptist church updates and a lengthy reminiscence about Cliffside community hospitality and local figures.
Cliffside North Carolina October 4 editor thanks the town for hospitality during three months of work at Cliffside Mills. He describes friendly residents inviting him to rides and Sunday church, praising the people and town spirit as he acclimates to local life.
The notice advises November December and January as best times to set fruit trees with selections made earlier. It notes a few trees set out in fall can assure a fresh supply of fruit, and mentions B Doggett sells Fords.
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