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Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1926

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Woman's Clubs Fourth District Meet Draws 250 Attendees

The Fourth District Convention of the North Carolina Federation Woman's Clubs held at Cool Springs high school drew more than 250 ladies from 21 clubs in Lincoln, Rutherford, Gaston and Cleveland counties. Morning sessions featured addresses, music by Nell Padgett Norris, and district reports. Afternoon sessions highlighted Kate Burr Johnson’s talk on women in industry and welfare, with club reports and prize to Macpelah Club. Officers for the next year were elected: President J D Costner, Secretary L D Henderson, and Legislative Chairman C F Gold.

North Carolina Federation Woman's Clubs Lincoln Rutherford Gaston Cleveland Cool Springs High School Mee Torning Frank H. Chamberlain Lincolnton Fourth District Club Women of America Rutherford County Clyde A. Erwin Forest City Club D. H. Sutton Forest City Kiwanis Club R. R. Howes James Abernethy Districts Will Fayetteville E. L. McKee Sylva Lillie Maude Bell Kate Burr Johnson Federation State Board of Charities A. M. Glickman Barback de Slyva Macpelah Woman’s Club Shelby Gastonia Cleveland Capital J. D. ‘Costner L. D. Henderson C. F. Gold Rutherfordton

Local Clubs and Church Groups Report Active Week

Caroleen residents attend a packed PTA meeting at Carleen grammar school with student poetry, room prizes, and a Mother participation count. Missionary Society Bible reading at Mr L B Harvill's home enjoys a social hour. B P U and BY P U meetings plan events. Local families, including Lynch, D B Lynch, and others, visit relatives. staff changes noted as Frank Cole moves to Hendersonville mill supervisor post. Rev. R N Childress prepares Raleigh trip.

Pimento Lynch Hendersonville D. A. Lynch D. B. Lynch Famly Methodist Missionary Society L. B. Harvill J. P. Hornbuckle I. A. Phillips Chas Shober Rutledge G. 0. Hardin A. Mitchell Alda Mae Sparks Intermediate Miss Sparks Sechurch Herman Martin Shelby Asheville Mary Lynch The Normal J. T. Harris Frank Cole Balfour Cole Reid Dixon Brunner Beam R. N. Childress Raleigh Childress

Forest City Welcomes Guests With Decorated Streets

Resolutions were passed for courtesies shown by the Forest City Club and residents. Town greeted warmly with welcome banners and painted windows. A large banner hung at town ends and American flags festooned the streets. Mrs. E H Williamson praised the flags and reception. Boy Scout troop commended for directing traffic at the schoolhouse.

Sion Forest City Club Forest City Biness House E. H. Williamson Boy Scout

Fall Style Show by Carroll & Byers

The Carroll and Byers Co plans a Fall Style Show in their new storeroom on Thursday October 28 with live models from the city and Limestone College displaying coats dresses millinery and accessories. Music refreshments and entertainment are offered with hours 430 to 600 and 730 to 900. A large county crowd is expected and the public is invited.

Carroll & Byers Co Limestone College

Ladies Night at the Kiwanis Club Delights Attendees

Monday the Kiwanis Club hosted a large gathering for teachers and ladies. Mrs. R. R. Blanton organized menus, while J. W. Dalton led a humor filled program with the McDaniel Quartette. The event left the crowd cheerful and entertained. Courtney's 5c, 10c and 25c Store added new magazines and newsstand items.

Kiwanis Club R. R. Blanton J. W. Dalton McDaniel Courtney

Halloween Plans And Picnic At Local Schools

The Caroleen and Henrietta faculty members hosted a large picnic at Sulphur Springs with a bonfire, hot coffee, marshmallow toast and abundant food. About 75 guests enjoyed a moonlit evening. A Halloween party for tenth graders is planned at the Henriettta Caroleen high school on Saturday at 8 pm with free admission and small fees for side attractions. A separate accident near Shelby damaged an oil truck and a touring car injuring a driver and a child slighty hurt. police aid was given in Shelby.

Caroleen Henrietta School Sulphur Springs Henrietta-Caroleen High School Albert Blanton Harris Oil Co Shelby LeRoy Dobbins Gilkey Wilson Construction Co Blanton

Daniels Urges Voters at High School Address

Hon Josephus Daniels spoke to a large audience in the high school auditorium urging voters to cast ballots citing past turnout at 51 percent. He warned against Republican extravagance and impotent state policy while praising Democratic progress and urging women to vote.

Josephus Daniels Republican Party

Hoey Speaks at Cliffside Draws 400 Voters

Hon Clyde R Hoey spoke at Cliffside last Friday evening delivering a firm political address on current voter issues. Introduced by Hon Ridings, the event urged Democratic voters to turnout Tuesday with women encouraged to vote and a notice that Republican activity is rising in the county.

Clyde R. Hoey Cliffside Courier Hoey Ridings the Courier

Junior Music Club Organized in Forest City

Progressive steps were taken by the Senior Music Club to organize a Junior Music Club for Forest City students. About 40 pupils joined with officers Sarah Ruth Doggett president Miriam Green vice president Mary Sue Morris secretary Lee Moss Reinhardt treasurer. The group meets the third Wednesday each month in the high school music room and invites all music students to join. The program featured solos by Lee Reinhardt Mary Frances Harrill Dorothy Green and others, plus stories and songs.

Forest City Sarah Ruth Doggett Miriam Green Mary Sue Morris Lee Moss Reinhardt Miss Mary Wilder Miss Goggans

Adjournment Ends Busy North Carolina Conference Session

Gastonia October 25 The 37th annual Methodist Episcopal South conference adjourned after a busy week in Gastonia with social measures banning cigarettes and booze and prohibiting divorce The body urged an industrial survey opposed child labor and urged action on two bills to prohibit divorce except infidelity and require publication of intent for marriage licenses. It endorsed a state school delinquency plan and separate reformatories for youth offenders.

Gastonia The Methodist Episcopal Church, South North Carolina Vane Conference Ant Saloon League Elfland

Successful sale at Jack's Leader Store continues

Jack's Leader Store reports a most successful sale begun last Friday and extended. Prices align with cheap cotton to attract shoppers. Read large bills for full particulars and visit the Leader Store. Fall Style Show at Carroll & Byers Co today Thursday with limited hours listed.

Jack Leader Carroll & Byers Co

Rally at Forest City Methodist Church

Forest City Methodist Church holds a Sunday program inviting all members to Sunday school at 10 and a special service at 11. Attendees are encouraged to bring their families for the sessions and worship.

Forest City Methodist Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Woman's Clubs Carolegh Parent- Teacherh Association Cargleen Frammar Colvin Ora Smart Essie Hemphill P-T. A J. B. Jones Ella Lynch Caroll & Byers N. Clyde R. Hoey Fritz Spindler Columbine L. N. Wright Mary Frances Harrill Daisy Fields Mary Robert Reinhardt Sarahy Ruth Doggett Butterfly Johnnie Washburn Aeolian Harp Mrs. “Crosby Dorothy Green F. L. Bartlett Helen Thomas Story Princess Zenia’s Ruth Reid Cuttie Biggerstaff Jap Blanton Mrs. Cow An Blanton E. P. Cole Bostic J. E. Hipp Broad River R. P. Fikes Burke T. G. Smith Foner Hiss Menor W. City M. F. Moores Gilkey J. B North Morganton C. F. Womble Smith Oak Forest H. C. Brackett Pene Ia Real Grove Veterans’ Loan Fund House of Representatives Thomas J. Moss Supe Yelton W. C. Haran John P. Bean J. Y Register of Deeds Oscar Geer E Morgan G. W. Rollins W. C. Har Recorder's Court C. C. Kiser J. J. Miller County Board of Education C. B. Wiseman Plato Gettys W. W. Nanney Minnie F. Blanton Aty Ballo J. S. Dockery L. M. Carroll Gordon Scoggins A. A. McFarland McKinley Harrill A. F. Phillips J. P. Carpenter R. K. Hollifield D. W. Crawford Guiford Nanney Lindsay Purgason Sidney F. Wall Union Township Justice of the Peace T. M. Owens J. A. Smith James Dobbins Carl Wo~mack R. R. Henson J. K. Thomas B. H. Henson W. F. Car Rou Cool Springs J. W. Lee Duncan's Creek Township Clifford Crow F. G. Mode L. G. McFarland H. Hunt Golden Valley Township P. C. Hunt J. M. Devinney Constable L. B. Gardner
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