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Newspaper

Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1928

Page

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Cannon Speech Shifts for Rutherford County Visit

James G. Cannon Jr of the Episcopal Church plan to speak in Rutherford County on Saturday at 2 30 p m after a postponement. Bishop James Fron Jr will not speak there this Saturday but is slated to address a local audience in Ruth on an announced date. Mrs Camnitz an Anti Smith speaker from Lake Lure will also speak in the county on November 1 and 2 as arrangements finalize.

Jin Charlotte James Fron, Jr Methodist i Church Annon Ruth James G. Cannon, Jr I. Va Ir College of Bishops Fieford County Ruther Urls Z. Flack nnSmith Cannon

Late Interest at Jesboro Club Meeting and Local News

Harrill hosted Home Demon clubs in an informal afternoon social with fall flowers and marigolds. Members included Culbreth, Wilwart Wright, Ed Teddar, Ches Meedith, E A Martin, Misses Harrill and Bis, with refreshments served. Local society notes report missionary talks, hospital updates, and residents moving or visiting, including A S Harrill’s serious illness and Mr. Coffield’s home shift.

Harrill Hme S J. L. Culbreth J. L. Wil- Wart Wright Ed Teddar Ches Meedith E. A. Martin Margaret Texas Harrill Bis

Democratic speakers plan week of county events

With election day near, Rutherford county Democrats announce a series of campaign gatherings led by C. O. Ridings. Events run Thursday through Cliffside with speakers including S. P. Dunnagan C. C. Ridings and Hon. John H. Folger.

Golden Tornado To Meet Candler This Friday

Forest City's Golden Tornado faces Coach Pete Moss's squad on the home lot Friday at 4 PM in a likely tight game. Forest City owns a 4-0-2 record this season after six games, with Coach Babe Seitz pushing the team hard for the matchup. Forest City beat Candler last year, and locals are urged to attend and support their team.

Forest City Golden Tornado Pete” Moss Babe) Seitz Candler

Missionary Bazaar Sponsored by Methodist Society

The young peoples' Missionary society of the Methodist church will hold their annual bazaar on November 1 2 8 in the Carroll-Byers building beside Horn's Cash Store. There will be cakes pies candies oysters sandwiches and many other items for sale. Support these young people Thursday Friday and Saturday November 1 2 8.

Young Peoples’ Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Carroll-Byers Horn

Local visitors noted from Shelby Spartanburg and Caroleen

Miss Blanche McDaniel of Shelby visited with Mr and Mrs A S Harrill during the past week. Mildred Rogers Esther Ye lton and Maud Wright were pleasant visitors at Miss Myrtle Nesbitt in Spartanburg. Mr and Mrs W H Payne and Miss Laura Baker visited Mrs Ira Phillips in Caroleen during the past week.

Blanche McDaniel Shelby A. S. Harrill Mildred Rogers Esther Yelton Maud Wright Myrtle Nesbitt Spartanburg W. H. Payne Laura Baker Ira Phillips Caroleen

Law violator fires on officer in Ellonboro pursuit

Traffic Officer Garret Edwards narrowly escaped harm when a suspect fired from a car he was pursuing near Ellenboro. Three men fled after tires were shot out. one, Garret Hames, from Henriettta area, paid a $128 fine and left the state. A second suspect surrendered. a third remains at large awaiting arrest.

Garret Edwards Edwards Ellenboro Mr. Edwards Forest City Henrietta Garret Hames Henryrietta Hames Robertson Recorder’s Court Byrnes C. Ridings Ruther Galford County Democratic Committee

Joint Meeting Kiwanis Clubs To Be Held Here Thursday Night

A joint meeting of Shelby Rutherfordton and Forest City Kiwanis clubs will be at Blanton banquet hall Forest City Thursday night October 25 at seven. Tim W Crews governor elect of Spartanburg and Mrs Crews will attend as guests of the home club. Each club has fifteen minutes on the program with songs music or speaking. Members urged to bring lady members and notify secretaries of guest counts by Thursday noon. A get together meeting titled Kiwanians Lets Go is planned.

Ladies Missionary Society of Baptist Church Cleo Carrie Harrill Ella Pruett. Smith Cliffside Harrill Fase A. S. Harrill Rutherfordton I Hardin Lee R. P. Coffield S. Fite Ruthrt Hospital Orell Wright Pruett Bungalow Henrieteet W. J. Davis Mallie Car Hendersonville E. A. Martin Polly Martin Kee Falls Oscar Horne Fort Cit Sidney Padgett Pauline Lorene Charles P. Hardin Forest City Gilbeth Percy Pegram Tim Crews Shelby Rutherfordton Forest City Club Kiwanis Blanton Seven Oolock Tim W. Crews Spartanburg S. C Crews M. W. Giles

Baptists Plan To Cover Shortage On Armistice Day

Atlanta dispatch reports Armistice Day on November 11 will be Baptist honor day. Southern Baptists will contribute about $953,000 to fix a shortage tied to Clinton S. Carnes, former treasurer of the denomination's mission board, as announced by the promotional committee.

Atlanta Southern Baptists Clinton S. Carnes Theme Mission Board Southern Baptist Caredtion

Welfare Department Seeks Used Clothes for Boys

The Welfare department of the Woman's Club asks households to donate clean clothing for boys. Please inspect belongings and send items such as clothes shoes underwear or caps to Mrs Geo R Gillespie, chairman. Do not send soiled garments.

Woman’s Club Geo. R. Gillespie

Boiling Springs to Play Oak Ridge Saturday

Boiling Springs Junior College faces Oak Ridge prep school at Shelby on Saturday October 27 at 8 30 PM. Forest City native Charles Hemphill to start for Boiling Springs in this lone college game of the season.

Boiling Springs Oak Ridge Shelby Charles Hemphill Forest City

Doctor Adkin from Denton to locate in Ellenboro

Dr Adkin of Denton North Carolina will arrive in Ellenboro on Tuesday to locate here for the practice of medicine. He comes highly recommended with about twenty five years of experience. A welcoming note is extended to him and his family hoping their stay is profitable and pleasant. He holds a large medical territory around Ellenboro and the nearby countryside.

Ellenboro Get Adkin Denton N. C

Presbyterian Notes on Sunday Services

There will be no preaching service at the Presbyterian church next Sunday October 28. Preaching will be held both morning and evening on Sunday November 4 at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. The regular Sunday school service will be held next Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.

Presbyterian Church

Will Rogers on Denials and Campaign Woes

Comedian Will Rogers skewers campaign denials and candidate attacks. He jokes that denials require more words than the charges they refute, notes Hoover’s silence during Smith accusations, and mocks religious and political insinuations while claiming his Anti-Bank Party stance keeps him clear of church and state matters. He doubts securing even a hundred votes.

Herbert Work Anti-Bank Party

Hand Injured In Carding Machine

Spindle Mills worker Sam Upton sustained severe hand injuries when his hand was caught in a carding machine at Spencer Mills cardroom in Spindle on Wednesday. He received first aid at the mill and was later taken to the hospital for treatment over the next few days. Medical reports indicate the injured hand is healing nicely.

Spindale Sam Upton Spencer Mills Cardroom

Auction Sale of City Property Saturday in Forest City

The National Sales Company of Asheville will auction seven fine Forest City homes Saturday from 1 to 4 PM. Homes include Hope Harrill and W R Harrill on Carolina Avenue, L D Pittman on Carolina Avenue, W G Young on Magnolia Street, H Clay Harrill and Furman B Nance on Arlington Avenue, and L B Padgett on Reed Street. Inspect before sale. a band concert and free prizes will accompany the event. Details appear in this week's Courier.

National Sales Company Asheville Forest City Hope Harrill Carolina Avenue W. R. Harrill L. D. Pittman W. G. Young Magnolia Street H. Clay Harrill Furman B. Nance Arlington Avenue L. B. Padgett Reed Street the Courier

Horn Receives Plans for New Main Street Theatre

Mr. W. L. Horn has obtained complete plans for a proposed new theatre on Main Street opposite The Courier office. Architect C. K. Howell of Atlanta submitted thirteen blueprints and sixty-seven specs. The two story Nu Brik structure will seat over 1,000 in a bowl shaped auditorium with a twenty-one foot stage and a large orchestra pit. It will feature advanced acoustics, heating, ventilation, and wiring for Vitaphone. Construction awaits disposition of preliminary work and a lot left open for a forthcoming adjoining business building by T. R. Padgett.

W. L. Horn The Courier Main Street C. K. Howell Atlanta Horn

R G Cherry to Address Legion Banquet in Rutherfordton

Rutherfordton reports that State Commander R G Cherry of Gasconia North Carolina will deliver the principal address at the Fred Williams Post 75 American Legion annual banquet on November 10.

Rutherfordton R. G. Cherry Gasonia North Carolina

Anti-Smith Speeches Planned Across Rutherford County

A series of anti-Smith speeches are scheduled over October with Col. J Q Nolan of Georgia and Dr. W Hotalen of Washington DC touring towns including Cliffside Henriet ta Sunshine Bostic Ellenboro Rutherfordton Forest City Harris Station Union Mills Shiloh and Shull List. The speakers, lifelong Democrats, are described as capable orators in the campaign effort.

Rutherford County Col. J. Q. Nolan Georgia Cliffside W. ‘Gar Hotalon Washington, D. C Henriettta Col. Nolan Sunshine Bostic Hotalen Ellenboro Rutherfordton Forest City Harris Station Union Mills

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cannonot P Cannon Jesboro Newburyport, Mass C. O. Ridings Democratic Executive Committee Ridings Mount Pleasant School S. P. Dunnagan C. C. Ridings Chimney Rock Harris School Cliffside Hall John H. Folger Mt. Airy Sel Nation Republi*can Party Smith New York Raphelin Mahes Germany Lakehurst N. J America Lady J. F. Byrnes Spartanburges Democrats James F. Byrnes Cool Springs Welfare Department Dr. Adkin Presbyterian Notes Will Rogersj Hoover Coolidge Virginia Legion
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