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Newspaper

Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1926

Page

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District Meeting of Woman's Clubs Here Friday

Forest City will host the Federated Woman's Clubs Fourth District meeting on Friday October 22 with 400 plus delegates from 17 towns in Rutherford Cleveland Gaston and Lincoln counties. Notables include Kate Burr Johnson and E L McKee. The event opens 11 a.m. in Cool Springs High School auditorium with program items and state president remarks followed by lunch and an afternoon session. Delegates from many towns are expected and state federation officers are listed. Forest City anticipates a red letter day with town hospitality and decorations.

Forest City Federated Woman’s Clubs Rutherford Cleveland Gaston Lincoln Kate Burr Johnson Raleigh Frank H. Chamberlain Lincolnton E. L. McKee Sylva N. C Cool Springs High School Club Women Amerea Old North State Gems A. M. Glickman Woman’s Club Movement Belmont Bessemer City Cherryville Dallas Gastonia Kings Mountain Lowell Macpelah Mt. Holly Rutherfordton Shelby Stanley Ellenboro Boiling Springs Shelby Lander’s Chapel New Hope Gaston County Woman’s Clubs North Carolina Federation Robert R. Cotten Farmville R. D. W. Connor Chapel Hill E. H. Williamson Fayetteville Annie Perkins Waynesville Eugene Davis Wilson Sydney P. Cooper General Federation Henderson

Criminal Court Convenes November 3 in Rutherfordton

Rutherfordton October 19 The fall term of Criminal Court will convene here on Wednesday November 3 with Judge James L Webb presiding This is the first term in Rutherford's new court house and the building will be dedicated after the court convenes Civil Court Calendar lists cases for November 8 9 10 and related motions and docket items including Dyer vs C C & O Ry Almond vs Clinchfield Mfg Co Owens vs Thompson Hampton vs Ponder Silvers Barnes vs Moore Parton vs Lawing et al Ledbetter vs Clement Dunavant Newland vs Insurance Co Walker vs Beannerdy Clement Dunavant Abernethy vs Doggett Digh vs Clement Dunavant Citizens Mfg Co vs Ellenboro Mfg Co Whitesides vs Clement Dunavant and various motions and docket entries.

Rutherfordton James L. Webb Rutherford McEntire Scott Kenyon Dyer C. C. & O. Ry. ‘Almond Vs. Clinchfield Mfg Owens Thompson Hampton Ponder Silvers & Barnes Moore Parton Lawing Ellenboro

Federation Ships Car Tomatoes From Spindale

The Farmers' Federation shipped its sixth car load of truck produce from Spindale on Monday, headed to Castellini Co of Cincinnati. The run includes Rutherford county tomatoes, with distribution to Jacksonville, Charleston, and Cincinnati. Warehouse overseer Bynum Buff leads a team including Leigh Harrill and R A Tribbles, as work on a new brick and stone warehouse progresses toward completion by late November or early December.

Spindale Farmers’ Federation Rutherford County Castellini Company Cincinnati Ohio Federation Asheville Federation Jacksonville Fla Charleston Bynum Buff Leigh Harrill R. A. Tribbles Packer M. W. Williams Norris Clarke Tommy Culbreth L. W. Griffin Harry Nance Hix Hill

Popular Couple Marries in Forest City Church

Mr. Jewell Gray and Miss Auline Hemphill wed at the Baptist church in Forest City with Dr. W A Ayers officiating. Only family members attended. Afterward the couple visited relatives in Atlanta before settling at home on Alexander Road. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C S Hemphill, is praised for charm and friends. the groom, a bookkeeper at Farmers Hardware Co., is noted for merit and character.

Jewell Gray Auline Hemphill Baptist Church W. A. Ayers M. H. Hewitt Atlanta Alexander Road Hemphill Forest City Gray Farmers Hardware Co Mary Gray

Forest City Furniture sale continues to new Moss building

The Forest City Furniture Company reports a big removal sale with low cash prices on all stock. The sale runs until the company moves into its new quarters in the post office building, with bargains described as wonderful. Located in Moss building opposite Doggett's Garage.

Forest City Furniture Company Moss Building Doggett

Huntley Boy Breaks Arm Playing Basketball at School

Charles Huntley, son of Mr and Mrs George M Huntley, broke an arm Saturday while playing basketball at the high school building. He received prompt medical care and is reported to be improving rapidly. Also noted a delivery of paper white narcissus tulip and hyacinth bulbs for Courtney s 5 and 10c Store.

Charles George M. Huntley Courtney

Officer Putnam Injured in Rutherfordton Motorcycle Crash

Officer Putnam sustained a broken leg and minor injuries when a Ford Roadster struck his motorcycle Sunday near the Rutherfordton Seaboard depot. He attempted to veer into a ditch to avoid the collision, the other vehicle speeding away. He was taken to hospital and is resting well. he previously suffered a leg break in Spindale after a similar incident.

Rutherfordton Rutherfordton Seaboard Putnam Forest City

Rutherford County Club Holds October Meeting at Kiwanis Hall

The Rutherford County Club met at 1 a.m. in the Kiwanis Club hall with a large attendance and a dinner rated highly. Dr. D. D. Carroll of UNC School of Commerce delivered a principal address praised as among the best ever heard by the club and impressively delivered. Invitations were extended to host the November meeting at the Methodist Church in Rutherfordton or at Lake Lure, to be decided later. Carroll also spoke to UNC alumni attendees in Rutherfordton on Wednesday evening.

Rutherford County Club Kiwanis Club D. D. Carroll School of Commerce University of North Carolina Rutherfordton Lake Lure Carroll University of N. C

Services at First Presbyterian Church

Sunday morning worship at 11 oclock led by Rev. R W Montgomery with Sunday School at 10 and evening service at 7 30 Public urged to attend all services with Christian Endeavor Society at 7 o clock to follow a cordial invitation to attendees

First Presbyterian Church R. W. Montgomery Christian Endeavor Society

Local News Briefs From Spin Dale And Nearby

Miss Jacquette Hill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hill, is recovering at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte after surgery on Monday, October 11, and is expected to return home soon. Attendees of the Rosie Marie play in Asheville included Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Williams, Mrs. Evelyn Waddell, Mr. Ivy Cowan, and Miss Louise Rollins. Forrest Griffin and Alton Grose left for Jacksonville, Florida. Howard and Robert Simpson, sons of Rev. C. L. Simpson, are ill with scarlet fever. Gus Ford of W. C. Ellis Grocery Co. found a large carantala in a banana bunch, bottled it, and donated it to the local Boy Scout troop for exhibition. Rev. W. A. Barbour of Greensboro spoke on Epworth League work during Sunday school at the Methodist church.

Jacquette Hill J. H.hill Presbyterian Hospital Charlotte J. C. Williams Evelyn Waddell Ivy Cowan Louise Rollins Rosie Marie Asheville Arday Forrest Griffin Alton Grose Jacksonville Fla Howard Robert Simpson Mall C. L. Simpson Gus Ford W. C. Ellis Grocery Co W. A. Barbour Epworth League Greensboro

Society Visits County Home and Mission Gatherings

A North Carolina society visit to the Cooper Tower Circle of the Ladies Mission at the county home included a program in the main hall, a sermon by Rev. R. N. Childress, and songs such as The Ninety and Nine. Gifts of fruit and cakes were shared. Harrisltown Circle held an old time quilting party at Mrs. D. B. Lynch’s home, producing two quilts for sale to fund mission work. Locals note several moves and visits, including Baynard family relocation, and visits from Hoke, Phillips, Wilkie, Walker, and others, with trips to Asheville, Lake Lure, and Nebo.

N.C Coopertower Missiford County Royster R. N. Childress Harrisltown The Baptist Missionary Society D. B. Lynch Mary Lynch Winnie Carter Jim Head Dob Hamrick Isaac Lancaster Lawson Holfield D. A. Lynch Norman Hamrick N.K. Allen G. C. Harrill Arrie Suggs Charlie DeBrule Joseph Randall Dock Wilson Henry Baynard John Hamrick Caroleen Hamrick Forest City A.B. Hoke Charlotte J. A Phillips Kathleen Wilkie Ruth Walker Rutherfordton Alda Smith Bruner Beam R. G. Francis Jim Earley B. A. Hamrick Asheville Lake Lure Marion Helen Wilson Essie Hemphill Nebo C. B. Harrill Concord Church

Chautauqua at Bostic Week of Lectures and Music

The Bostic Chautauqua list shows Wednesday activities by Miss Alpine Singers and Yochers with Dr. Guy Bingham giving a lecture. Evening programs repeat the same performers. Thursday features more musical selections and lectures. Friday presents The Oakley Concert Company with afternoon and evening programs. Dr. Clark Eichelberger lectures on The Fireside and The Dreamers in the day events.

Guy Bingham Oakley Concert Company Clark Eichelberger

Hoey to Speak at Cliffside in Rutherford Campaign

Clyde R. Hoey of Shelby will open the Democratic campaign in Rutherford County with an old time political speech at Cliffside Friday evening. The event starts at 7:00 p.m. in the main hall and is open to all residents of the county.

Rutherford County Clyde R. Hoey Shelby Cliffside

Music Club Opens Season with Junior Group Planned

The Music department of the Woman's Club met at Mrs. R. L. Reinhardt's home on October 15. A junior Music Club at the High School was announced for October 20, with Miss Mary Wilder and Mrs. C. A. McDaniel guiding Miss Goggans in the work. Mrs. Nell Padgett Norris sang with Mr. Norris, and the program pleased guests and members.

Woman’s Club R. L. Reinhardt Mary Wilder C. A. McDaniel Goggans Nell Padgett Norris Mr. Norris Reinhardt R. W. Minish Prince Gaines Margaret Sloan Wey Norris D. H. Sutton I. W. Sanders Stratford Margaret Young Pauline Hugins J. A. Dennis Walker

Kiwanis Club Notes Highlights FarmersImprove Livestock Talks

Kiwanis Club met Monday with Profs Sutton and Bushong giving instructive talks on helping farms. Both speakers urged more livestock and poultry and diversified farming. Next Monday will be teachers and leaders night with an anticipated program. Local attendees included Barber, Gregg at Jaffney fair, Tate visiting Pomoria, Miss Alice Barber elected president of Limestone College North Carolina Club, Mrs Y L McCardwell of Mooresboro visiting, Mrs A C Jones and Martha Greene visiting Lattimore, Welch and Robersons to Spartanburg to see Will Rogers and De Reske Singers.

Profs Sutton Bushong F. J. Barber Harry Gregg Jaffney Mal Tate L. J. Tucker Pomoria S.C Alice Barber North Carolina Limestone College Gaffney

Teal Birthday Dinner Draws Family From Cities

Mrs C M Teal hosted a six th day birthday dinner with her children and spouses from Charlotte Dallas and distant relatives in attendance including James and Charles Teal W Z Davis and families Wofford family members except Thomas M Teal who were in Alabama The note mentions new seed oats for sale at Horns Cash Store.

Thomas M. Teal Alabama

Also Mentioned on This Page

District Meeting OF Woman's Clubs Gaston, Lincoln Cleveland Counties Clyde A. Erwin James Abernethy, Jr L. C. Nixon Irma Wallace E. H. Williams Nell-Padgett Nor Criminal Court Jas. L. Webb New Court House Methodist Church Clarence Griffin Emma Sue Kistler Mary Lavender Gertrude Clarke Gladys Griffin Inez Keller Pilgrim Mildred Williams Workers Council Worker's Council Methodist Sunday School Spindale House Fred C. Kinzie R. R. James T. C. Hendrix G. B. Howard 0. L. Simpson Reed J. Y. Yelton Ter Erian Services J. H. Hudgins Society Ladies’ Missionary Circle Hoey Woman's Club Horn's Cash Store
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