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Newspaper

Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1929

Page

16

Prominent Spartanburg Man Heads Rutherford Polk Union Meeting

In Ellenboro on Oct 7 the Rutherford-Polk Fustian Endeavor Union held its last meeting of Bee, with Rev J Henderson of Spartanburg delivering an inspiring devotional. Jon W Artz of Columbus spoke as president, with Miss Frances E Logan and Miss Maude Wright elected as officers. An invitation to meet at Rutherfordton Presbyterian church on the first Friday in January was accepted.

Aboro Rutherford-Polk Fustian Endeavor Union Bee Ellenboro Presbyterian Ellenboro Society Jin W. Avtz J. Ellenderson Anchorch Spartanburg Canjon Henry Maude Wright Hlentorp Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church

Wayside Gang Meets at City Hall Tonight

Rutherford County Wayside Gang holds its first winter meeting at City Hall this Thursday at 7 30 pm. Miss Tillie Wilkerson, the president, announces plans for winter work and a big November gathering after a summer hiatus lasting since early summer.

Rutherford County Wayside Gang Tillie Wilkerson

Forest City Crushes Shelby In Strong Showing

Forest City routs Shelby on Friday with 11 first downs to four, 104 rushing yards to 50, and two touchdown drives by T. Blanton. Moss and Dorsey form a potent passing tandem, Poole anchors defense, Whitlock and Hamrick shine, while Shelby’s Farris Rippy and Wilson struggle to match the Tornadoes’ energy as Morganton fans brace for the next visit.

Forest City Shelby Golden Tornado Morganton Hs Tornado M. Moss Dorsey Moss B. Poole Poole T. Blanton Ghost W. Whitock Whity Whitlock Hamrick Brothers Farris Rippy Wilson Wison Dorsey LE McSwain Moss Brown Horton LG Poole B. G. Mathney Corbett Hamrick Williams Whitlock Blanton Rippy Blanton Poston Moss Harrellson V. Whitlock FB. Farris

Forest City to Face Morganton in Friday Football Clash

Forest City Hi meets Morganton Hi on the local field Friday at 3 45 pm in a clash watched as one of Western North Carolina’s strongest teams Morganton brings a large lineup including a standout No 14 shoe heater Forest City narrowly beat Morganton last season 7 6 and aims for another upset with plenty of action expected on the schedule.

Forest City Hi Morganton Hi Morganton North Carolina Forest City

Colfax Fair Ribbon Purchases Highlight Ellenboro Event

More than 200 yards of red, white and blue ribbon were bought for the Colfax Fair to be held in Ellenboro on October 11 and 12. Each seven inch ribbon bears the fair name date and place, with blue indicating first premium, red second premium, and white third premium.

Ellenboro

Epworth Leagues Meet At Oak Grove

Rutherford County Epworth League Association held its October meeting at Oak Grove church Friday evening starting 7 30. Oak Grove league won the attendance banner. Local chapter led devotional program with Prof W R Eaves presiding. Many Leaguers from six or eight churches attended.

Bostic R-3 Rutherford County Epworth League Association Oak Grove W. R. Eaves Oak Grove League

Card of Thanks from Packard Family

Card thanks friends for kindness during wife and mother's illness. Thanks for hospital visits and support. The family. J R Packard and family send blessings.

J. R. Packard

Horns' Cash Store marks 33 years of loyal service

We have served you for 33 years. You have stuck to us. We thank you for your loyal support. Horns Cash Store.

Horns’ Cash’ Store

Death claims Mr WH Roberts at 84 in Mooresboro rural area

Mr William Roberts aged 84 died at his home near Cliffside on Tuesday October 1 after a short illness. Funeral held at Mt Pleasant Church on Thursday at 2 pm with Rev M M Huntley in charge. Interment in church yard. Survived by six children and a brother. service included pallbearers and flower bearers. He was a prominent farmer and Civil War veteran serving in Company C then transfer to Company H of the 34th Regiment.

Thelma Roberts Mae Gillespie Ollie Bridges Bettie Bridges Nettie Bridges Quay Spurlin

Melton and Bailey Are Married in Raffney South Carolina

Mr. Robert Melton of Caroleen wed Miss Annie Lee Bailey of Caroleen last week in Raffney South Carolina. Probate Judge Jake W Stroup officiated the ceremony.

Robert Melton Caroleen Annie Lee Bailey Raffney S. C Jake W. Stroup

Middi shade suit promotion at Horn department store

A concise ad notes a Middi shade suit available at Horn department store inviting shoppers to look their best with a new suit.

Horn

County Officers Return Negro Suspect to Rutherford Jail

Deputy M J Lancaster of High Shoals township and Deputy Calvin Hardin of Rutherfordton recovered Robert McJimpsey, a black man wanted for the June 27 killing of Bill Wilkins in Forest City. McJimpsey had escaped with two others, was traced in Kentucky, and brought back to Rutherford jail after detective work.

M. J. Lancaster High Shoals Township Calvin Hardin Rutherfordton Kentucky Robert MeJimpsey Rutherford MeJimpsey Bill Willkins Forest City Lancaster Messrs Hardin McJimpsey

Sunday Sermon Draws Large Ellenboro Congregation

In Concord News Ellenboro R 2 Oct 7 Rev I D Aarrill preached an able sermon to a large crowd Sunday morning. Visitors at J D od Sunday afternoon included Ship Aarrill and family, Monroe Wells, Malinda Wells, and Tommie Merck and family. Xantippa Padgett dined with Pauline Harrill Sunday. Saturday night guests at Xantippa Padgett and Sherman Padgett’s included Eunice Digh Beth Bridges Alice Harrill Leah Harrill Francis Allen Zennie Allen Janie Teddar Winnie Noles from Ellenboro Pauline Maud Harrill Eugenia Randall Vernell Weast Lemna Harrill Avondale. Guests from Ellenboro included Julius Digh Hoyt Hamrick Miles Greene Henry Ted1dar Shires Loyd Greene Worth Elliott Bain Cooper. Madge Harrill, then at the...

Ellenboro R-2 I. D. Aarrill J. D. Od Ship Aarrill Fanily Monroe Wells Malinda Wells Tommie Merck Xantippa Padgett Pauline Harrill Xantippa Sherman Padgetts Eunice Digh Beth Bridges Alice Leah Harrill Francis Zennie Allen Janie Teddar Win Aie Noles Pauline Maud Harrill Eugenia Randall Vernell Weast Lemna Harrill Avondale Julius Digh Hoyt Hamrick Miles Greene Henry Ted

Boiling Springs junior college visit and local weekend notes

Boiling Springs junior college visit ed home folks Sunday. Miss Esther Bailey spent the week end with Miss Bertie Leigh Kendrick. Cute dainty little baby items available at Horns. Make Horns your uptown home.

Boiling Springs Junior College Esther Bailey Bertie Leigh Kendrick Horns

Forest ity Two first class theatres offer daily shows

An old ad promotes two first class theatres in Forest ity with daily performances. It touts good shows, inviting patrons to visit, with deals on heaters and attractive prices from Farmers Hardware 40.

Forest Ity Farmers Hardware

Dr Caldwell's 47 Years Practice Promotes Natural Constipation Remedy

A historic physician endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a near natural treatment for constipation. He cautions against harsh rustic purges and urges daily bowel movements. Free trial bottles are offered through a department feature.

Caldwell Pope Ep Hs Montiodhy

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Ger J. D. Henderson Rutherford-Polk Counties Horn’s Cash Store Webster’s New International Dictionary THE Merriam Webster Supreme Court Unk Government Printing Office Washington Regula India Tisben C. K. Nelson Pulaski Wayside High Grid Maria Cyrilovna Bulgaria Boris I Herbert Photos N.Y Epworth Rutherford County League Association J. E. Hipp A. G. Melton Hipps Ladies Aid'Society M. E. Hawkins Clyde Hawkins Delia Randall Ollieren Randall A. L. Harrills Cliffside Forest Vassey Howard Harrills H. J. Harrill W. T. Harrill Wade Jeanette P. D. Harvill Kathryn Randall Mises Pauline Harrill Paul Carpenter Hester Carpenter Bess Wall Aron Wall C. B. Harrill J. M Ellis Bedford Tirzah Odell Harrill WH. Roberts Concord News DR. Caldwell Rutherford County Farmers Bank & Trust Company Thrifty
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