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Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1930

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Democrats Adopt Platforms At Rutherford County Meeting

Democrats adopted platforms for the Rutherford County areas. D R Coffield, a legislature candidate, outlined a plan opposing new taxes and supporting state supervision of schools. County Commissioners candidates A Wck, George H Blanton, J P Jones pledged to uphold the platform, seek tax relief, and promote county growth. Vice chairmen were named. party leaders predicted a large November vote.

D. R. Coffield Rutherford Tate Rutherford County Messrs A. W.ck George H. Blanton J. P. Jones Hlatform County Fr Snl T. R. Padgett Forest ‘Sy M. M. Young Fort City R-1 Atic S. P. Dunagan M. W. K. McLean Tryon Canson State Senate Dunagan C. Jenkins Cliffside Platform Committee Ra- Joly

Funeral Held for Harvey Propes in Golden Valley

Funeral services were held at Golden Valley Methodist church for Harvey M. Propes 62 who was shot and killed in his cotton field Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Joe Melton officiated with Rev. Hubert Randall and Rev. Byers assisting. Survived by widow Mrs. H. M. Propes three children Eva Propes Adam Propes and Mrs. Claude Melton and three grandchildren Leonard Propes Thelma Sue and Ray Melton two brothers J Propes of Leeburg Fla and Bill Propes of Whitmire S C and a sister of Bessemer City many nephews nieces and flowers from friends. Visitation at the home of Mr and Mrs Dan Melton noted attendance by several local residents.

Bostic Golden Valley Methodist Church Harvey M. Propes Joe Melton Hubert Randall South Mountain Byers Prope Golden Methodist H. M. Propes Eva Propes Adam Propes Claude Melton Spindale Leonard Propes Thelma ‘Sue Ray Melton Messrs J. Propes Leeburg Fla Bill Propes Whitmire S. C Bessemer City

Forest City Woman's Club Opens Season at Mrs Reid's

The Forest City Woman's Club holds its first meeting on Thursday October 9 at 3 30 PM at Mrs G P Reid's home. Hostesses include Mesdames Alcock Ayers Black Blanton Barnes and Misses Agnes Ruth Barnes with Mrs Arthur McDaniel as chair. The program features community spirit and fall planting a project on Back Yard. Solo Trees by Hahn and Mrs Ernest Robertson. piano duet Glow Worm by De Laney with Mesdames I J Edelstein and J.

Woman’s Club Forest City G. P. Reid Arthur McDaniel Hahn Ernest Robertson de Laney Mesdames I. J. Edelstein W. £. Moore John Poole E. N. Washburn Bostic T. E. Morrow Campobello Thompson T. C. Barber Mt. Airy Howard Daniel J.M. Jenksee J. M. Robbins W. S. Daves Mooresboro Odell Harrill Spindale G. R. Early C. B. Harris Jennie Scruggs Ellenbor A. M. Kanipes C. Freeman Bostic R. Freeman - Bostic S. R. Henson Forest C. H. Verner Forest L. Wood W. L. Brown Forest Moore Forest City L. B. Moore Howard Harrill Ellenboro R-1 Nelle Searcy Reid Parks Spurgeon Moss W. R. Harrill Margaret Haynes Raleigh N. C Edna H. Love Durham Hazel Haynes Inia Mae Love Chapel C. H. Ver. Stahl Bostic C. M. Watson W. J. Haile, Jr Columbia, S. C

Ex-Gov Morrison to speak at Cliffside in Rutherford event

Ex-Governor Cameron Morrison of Charlotte will address Rutherford County voters at Cliffside next Monday night at 7:45. A candidate for the United States Senate in 1932, Morrison is billed as an able NC speaker and the address promises a clear presentation of campaign issues for all voters.

Cameron Morrison Charlotte Cliffside Morrison United States Senate North Carolina Rutherford County

Revival Services At Baptist Church in Rutherfordton

Revival services open at the First Baptist Church Rutherfordton after James Oats 25 surrendered to Sheriff n. 7 . James Herring and his brother Clifford are held on charges connected to the killing of Harvey Propes a Georgia farmer. Sheriff Hardin reports evidence to be presented at the hearing as prosecutors pursue murder and accessory before the fact charges.

Rutherfordton James Oats South Mountain Son Jardin First Baptist Church J. H. Haymore Harvey Propes Georgia Q. L. Frye Atlanta Shearing W. J. Mode Burke Sefede Clifford Herring Propes Herring Brothers Herring Clifford Hardin South Mountain Mber James Herring

Bailey Criticizes G. O. P. Rule In Nominating Fight

Communion services will be held at the Forest City Presbyterian Church at eleven o'clock conducted by acting pastor Rev. Wm. C. Rourk. All members urged to attend and members of other denominations are cordially invited.

Forest City Presbyterian Wm. C. Rourk

Bailey urges united Democratic drive in 1930 campaign

The Forest City Courier notes a growing mailing list with 84 new subscribers. Hon. Josiah W. Bailey speaks to about 2,000 at Cool Springs High School, pledging to redeem lost districts and lead America toward Democracy. He criticizes Hoover Prosperity and Republican policy, citing bank failures and unemployment as proof of poor leadership.

Forest City Courier County Courier Howard McDonald Wake Forest al Moore Banners Elk Democratic Party America Josiah W. Bailey Cool Springs Bailey Rutherford County C. B. Justice First Baptist Church Rutherfordton Sitce Bailebeen Tennessee Line Core Ginia South Carolina Ar Frank C.d United States Senate Willling

Registration Books Open for General Election

Registration books for the general election on Tuesday November 4 opened Saturday and will stay open through October 25. New voters and eligible movers are urged to register and vote on November 4.

Freshman Music Club Met Saturday Morning

The grammar school music club held its first meeting Saturday morning at Dorothy Turner’s home. Ethel Young presided, an engaging program was presented, and games followed. Members included Marguerite Bodie Martha Green Lillian Harris Eugenia Harrill Roger Cole Vera Beachboard Frances Courtney Mildred McBrayer and Katherine Goggans. The next meeting is planned for November first at Ethel Young’s home.

Grammar School Dorothy Turner Ethel Young Marguerite Bodie Martha Green Lillian Harris Eugenia Harrill Roger Cole Vera Beachboard Frances Courtney Mildred McBrayer Katherine Goggans

Circle Two Methodist Missionary Society Meets

Circle No 2 of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church met at Mrs J F Alexander's home with fifteen members and four visitors. Social service included 25 visits 8 trays flowers sent 10 times and 17 50 dollars to charity. Bazaar planned for November 21 with handmade garments embroidered articles pies cakes candies jellies to be sold. Hostesses served ice cream cake at close of program.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church J. F. Alexander

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Strerford County Cool Springs High Hoor Yon Joners’ Platform Gene Byrnes Sten T Tenants Naw Golden Valley Dan Melton Frank Beatty Thom McCurry Fred Melton Charles Self Clyde Brandle Julius Hensley Jewell, Fof Spitdale J. D. Houser Guy Melton Woman's Club James Baptist Church Flays G. O. P. Rule Presbyterian Notes United States Republican Party Freshman Music Club Circle Methodist Missionary Society
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