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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1929
Page
17
Published every Thursday in Forest City and Rutherford County. Entered Aug 22, 1918 at Forest City post office as second class matter under the 1879 act. E. Alcock editor and owner Clarence Griffin news editor Mrs. C. E. Alcock society editor Arval Alcock assistant manager.
Rutherford County citizens gather for Armistice Day events as veterans, families, and local leaders reflect on World War sacrifices. Speakers urge nationwide remembrance on November 11, honoring mothers and soldiers who served. Kiwanis Club hosts Drum and Bugle Corps guests after concert, with American Legion and Women’s Auxiliary backing celebration.
Ellenboro reports the completion of the third 5,000 bushel sweet potato curing house built by C. B. Harrill and J. K. Blanton. The 26 by 60 foot facility is split into two 2,500 bushel rooms, bringing the Ellenboro Sweet Potato Storage Company to a 15,000 bushel capacity across three houses. Potatoes are already in storage with filling expected to continue through November 1.
A radio ad invites listeners in Shreveport Louisiana to tune in Thursday night for a good program. The notice also promotes fresh fish and oysters for Friday and Saturday at Horns Cash Store.
The Music Department of the Wo man’s Club will meet Thursday afternoon October 17 at 4 p m at the home of Mrs J F Alexander. The meeting day has changed from Friday to Thursday.
The Auxiliary of the Willis Tow ery post of the American Legion will meet Friday October 18 at 1 o clock at City Hall. All members are urged to be present.
The Boston Store calls for experienced salesladies to fill Saturday positions. Apply in person to discuss duties, hours, and pay.
Under a 1926 deed of trust J M Price Mitie Price Oscar Price and Sue Pearl Price are in default. Trustee will sell at Rutherfordton Court House on October 18 1929 at noon to the highest bidder for cash. Two tracts lie on Grace Street in Forest City Lot 27 28 29 and Lot 30 31 Lowrance Heights fronting Grace Street and extending to the back road and railroad, conveyed from E E Lowrance and Julia Lowrance. Rat E D Thomas Trustee. Horns ad follow.
On Tuesday October 22 at 7 30 p m King Solomon Lodge No 261 Charlotte N C will exemplify the Third Degree with two candidates at Forest City Lodge room An invitation to all Masons to attend is extended by John B Wood Secretary Also notes on merchandise including home made molasses Gallon price 1 00 and Horns Cash Store ads for flour farmers produce and a thank you to customers for a best day in 32 years.
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