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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1926
Page
9
Forest City Courier notes the return of Clarence Griffin to The Courier staff as a writer of history and biography. The piece recalls Griffin’s past service and praises editor c. E. Alcock. It mentions a January 1 milestone marking five years under current management and pledges continued fair reporting for Rutherford County readers.
Avondale October 11 a pleasant surprise welcomed Rev W B Jenkins who left Avondale to Forest City recently He had served the Avondale Baptist church three years and five months During a gathering in the dining room Bro J S Haw a deacon spoke of the occasion Bro Frye a Methodist steward led in prayer Jenkins spoke briefly and blessed the people expressing gratitude for their support and prayers
Thieves have been active in this section recently. Christy Heffner drove a Ford touring Friday night at the Fair grounds. A Chevrolet coupe belonging to Willie Futrell was stolen from Keeter's Garage, entry through a window and back door. It was insured.
The October gathering of the County Club meets at Kiwanis Hall in Forest City on Tuesday October 19 at 1 pm Dinner will be served by Mrs. R R Blanton Visitors may expect a good turnout Dr D D Carroll Dean of the School of Commerce University of North Carolina will be principal speaker He is among the few in this state mentioned in Who's Who last week Dean Carroll always has a vital message and all are urged to attend Several important matters will be discussed.
Mr Reinhardt announces plans to greatly improve the cemetery grounds adjoining Cool Springs. Competent engineers will lay off roads and walks and other beautifying work will be done. He invites suggestions from the ladies and the public on the best methods.
Caroleen October 12 The Ladies' Missionary Society of Harrilltown Circle will meet Wednesday evening at Mrs. D B Lynch's to quilt two quilts for missions. The circle is a busy group always seeking tasks. Mr and Mrs J P Randall and daughter Mary Elizabeth visited Mrs Randall's mother, Mrs T J Toms, in Mt Pleasant. Mr R P Buff has returned to work in the mill after months with a broken leg from being struck by a car.
The weekly program runs from Thursday October 14 to Wednesday October 20 featuring Old Love and New, Outlaw Daughter, The Road to Yesterday, Sally Irene and Mary, All Around Frying Pan, The Big Show and accompanying comedies. Notable cast includes Kenneth Paulton Joseph Schildkraut Malena Paulton Jetta Gouldal Vera Reynolds and Elmo Lincoln among others. Cecil B DeMille directs an epic melodrama described as a classic.
Mr Noah Green died at his home near Walls Baptist church after a prolonged illness. Funeral and interment were at Walls church with Rev Z D Harrill of Ellenboro presiding. He was 79, a Civil War veteran, survived by one daughter, Ensley Lovelace. His wife had died seven years before. He was the last member of his family and known as honest and helpful to neighbors.
Chapel Hill Oct. 18 G K Cave naugh of Forest City is the new president of the North Carolina Club at the University for the collegiate year. C G Grady of Four Oaks was elected vice president. The club, founded by Dr E C Branson twelve years ago, studies North Carolina's current problems.
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