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Newspaper

Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1925

Page

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Morgan Starnes Wedding Bright Afternoon Union Mills

Miss Lillie Mae Morgan of Union Mills wed Charley Starnes of West Asheville at the bride’s brother J Worth Morgan home in Asheville. Reverend Alvin A Walker officiated with a piano duet by Rose Logen and a bride’s bouquet of brides roses and maiden hair ferns. The ceremony featured a ring exchange, a 25 guest reception, and a weeklong honeymoon with plans to reside on Haywood Road.

Lillie Mae Morgan Union Mills Charley Starnes West Asheville J. Worth Morgan Alvin A. Walker Round Hill Baptist Church Morgan Home Rose Logen McDowell George Starns Mary Sue Morgan A. H. Morgan S. V. Hooker A. B. Dillingham Starnes G. W. Morgan Round Hill Academy Mr. Starnes Elizabeth Starnes Haywood Road George H. Starnes Southeastern Express Company Asheville

Literary Society Meeting at Mrs Moore’s Home

The Literary Society division No 2 of the Woman's Club met on Oct 13 at Miss Mary Moore's new Alexander home. Members presented an engaging program and a salad course followed. The next meeting is set for Thu Nov 5 at Mrs W C Bostic's home with Mesdames tie and T R Padgett serving as joint hosts.

Woman’s Club Mary Moore Alexander W. C. Bostic Mesdamestie T. R. Padgett

Hi Y Club Organized at Forest City High

Grady H Leo tard secretary of the Western District Y M C A helped organize the Hi Y Club at Forest City High School. Students Boyce Blair William Biggerstaff Charles Dalton Bush Doggett and others signed membership cards with C L Moore named president Louis Summey vice president and Charles Crowell secretary. Induction planned for next meeting and adult leader Mr J C Cowan Jr. unable to attend last session but plans to lead future meetings.

Grady H. Leotard Forest City Boyce Blair William Biggerstaff Charles Dalton Bush Doggett J. L. Duncan Charles Crowell Cortex Hamrick Hugh, Hardin Lolan Kanipe Thomas Griffin C. L. Moore Louis Summey Sutton North Carolina Igh Leonard Rutherfordton - Ruth - Spindale Grady H. Leonard Western District Y.M. C. A J. C. Cowan, Jr

Woman's League Meets in Rutherfordton

The Rutherford County League of Women Voters held its meeting on Monday October 19 at the Iso-Thermal Hotel Rutherfordton. A fine program and strong addresses followed five main topics including the Australian ballot new registration laws and care for delinquent girls under 16. Forest City attendees included Mesdames J H Thomas J M Edwards R R Howes and F I ieee.

Rutherfox County League of Women Voters Iso-Thermal Rutherfordton Forest City Mesdames J. H. Thomas J. M. Edwards R. R. Howes F. I. Ieee

County Wide Teachers Meeting Set for October 21

Rutherford county announces a county wide teachers meeting for all 275 teachers at the new Rutherfordton Spindale school building. The program includes devotional exercises, device demonstrations, standardization talks, and a panel on school efficiency, followed by a Broadway comedy performance of Two Fellows and a Girl at Spindle Rutherfordton High School auditorium.

Rutherfordton - Spindale School Clyde A. Erwin Rutherford County Rutherfordton-Spindale Erwin J. B. Jones B. L. Smith Cool Springs J. W. Eake Lincoln County L. Berge Beam An. R. E. Price

Chesnee Falls to Forest City in 10–0 Setback

Forest City defeated Chesnee High School 10 to 0 in the return game. Ware scored the long first half touchdown after a punt exchange, then scooped up a fumbled pass for a second score in the third quarter. Watkins McKeithan Laughridge Vogt Meares and Ware starred for Forest City.

Forest City Chesnee High School Ware Chesnee Watkins McKeithan Laughridge Vogt Meares Watkins Tack LE Laughridge Finley Ee Duncan Ramsey Ezellpore Summey Foster RG Crowell Paris RT Owens RE \Ware Bonner jWoet — Lamb HB Grayson Ebme Moss Atwell Dunes

Ship Sunday School Convention at Cedar Grove Church

On the first Sunday afternoon in November at 2 20 o clock a Town ship Sunday School Convention will be held at Cedar Grove Methodist church in Sunshine. All the Sunday School in Logan's Store Township are urged to attend and have a report ready of the attendance and work in the school. Hatchings from the eggs placed last spring by the National Bank of Forest City will be displayed here on Monday Nov 9 when a show will be held in the barn opposite Harrill & McDaniel. First and second prizes will be awarded in the four breeds of chickens. After the show an auction sale of pullets will be held. The National Bank is to be commended for its efforts to improve the poultry stock in the county.

Redpath Lyceum Spindsle - Rutherfordton Mewsl High School Vanderbilt Theatre New York City George J . Cohan America Cohan Bedpath Bureau York Foret City Cedar Grove Methodist Church Sunshine Logan Store Township National Bank of Forest City Harrill & McDaniel National Bank

Hallowe'en Party for Harris School Library Fund

The Community Club of Harris will host a Hallowe'en party at Harris school building on Saturday night October 31. Admission is 25 cents or a suitable book for the library with refreshments and attractions including a Cake Walk. All are invited.

Community Club of Harris Harris School

Willie Moss Stars For Wake Forest Tie At Newport News

Willie Moss, son of Mr and Mrs W S Moss of Forest City, starred in the Wake Forest football game Saturday tying Newport News Apprentice School 12 to 12. Moss scored both Wake Forest touchdowns.

Willie Moss W. S. Moss Forest City Wake Forest Little Deacons Newport News Apprentice School Moss

Finest flour sold in Forest City at J. W. Sanders

The notice proclaims the finest flour ever sold in Forest City at J. W. Sanders store. The compact item highlights a local shopping claim emphasizing quality and the supplier named J. W. Sanders.

Forest City J. W. Sanders

Concert at Caroleen by McKinley Root Company

Henrietta and Caroleen Parent-Teacher Associations present the McKinley Root Concert Company at Henrietta Caroleen High School on Saturday October 31 at 7 30 P M. The trio includes Dorothy McKinley dramatic soprano pianist Eugenie Root superb violinist banjo player and Edna Bell comedian reader and entertainer. Admission 25 and 35 cents.

Caroleen Henrietta and McKinley Henrieta

Cliffside and Avondale Sale Beats All County Records

Cliffside and Avondale report the largest sale ever held in the county, closing Saturday night under the Klly Sales System of Minneapolis. Ads in The Courier promote the event. Also, on Oct 18, Andrew Harrill and Sadie Jenkins wed at Rev. R. H. Herring's home in Sanford, NC, the bride a Greensboro College for Women alumna and daughter of Z C Jenkins Avondale. Harrill is son of W A Harrill of Rutherfordton.

Cliffside Avondale Courier Cliffside Mills L. P. Coe Kelly Sales System Minneapolis Andrew Harrill Sadie Jenkins R. H. Herring Sanford N. C C. Jenkins Greensboro College For Women Greensboro Mr. Harrill W. A. Harrill Rutherfordton Rutherfordton High School Eastman Business College Poughkeepsie New York

Dr and Mrs Ware Return Home for Second Year

Dr and Mrs W R Ware were expected to arrive home yesterday and Dr Ware will preach at Forest City M E church Sunday. Following the conference they visited Salisbury Greensboro and Greenville. Forest City is delighted that Dr Ware has been returned for another year.

W. R Ware Dr. Ware Forest City M. E

District Meeting Notice For North Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs

The district meeting will be held in Denver North Carolina on Thursday November 5 with state president Mrs E L McKee in attendance Forest City attendees should notify Mrs GC McDaniel of their plans

N. C. Federation of Women’s Clubs Denver N. C E. L. McKee Forest City GC. McDaniel

All Sisters Quartet to Perform at Local Lyceum

The Rouse sisters will be the next lyceum attraction at the graded school auditorium on the evening of Nov 17. Circle of Missionary Society of the First Baptist church meets with Mrs. R. W. Minish Friday at 4 pm. Born Oct 19 to Mr and Mrs G H Hames a daughter Betty Lee. Mr and Mrs John Miller of Erwin Tenn visiting Mr and Mrs John Poole.

Rouse Sisters Graded School Circle Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church R. W. Minish G. H. Hames Betty Lee John Miller Erwin, Tenn John Poole

Dick Minish and His Southern Peaches Stir Kiwanis Halloween

Kiwanis Club members enjoyed a Halloween program at Kiwanis Hall led by Mes James R. R. Blanton and Miss Robbie Biggerstaff. Dick Minish and his Southern Peaches entertained to enthusiastic applause with songs including Just a Little Drink. An apple bobbing contest featured A C Duncan B B Doggett W L Brown and J E Weathers, with Dr. Duncan winning after a coin toss.

Kiwanis Hall Mesjames R. R. Blanton Robbie Biggerstaff Dick” Minish Minish Company Messrs A. C. Duncan B. B. Doggett W. L. Brown J. W. Eaks J. E. Weathers Eaks Duncan Dr. Duncan

Homecoming appeals for Forest City Lodge banquet

Responses to cards for Forest City Lodge No. 381 A F and A M homecoming banquet at Kiwanis Hall Friday night November 6 are arriving rapidly with strong indications of a large crowd. Attendees urged to sign their card and attend.

Forest City Lodge A. F A. M Kiwanis Hall

Cool Springs High School Opening Postponed

The formal opening of Cool Springs High School is delayed due to late delivery of auditorium chairs. Parents and pupils look forward to the new school which will be a township monument. An exact date will be announced in the next Courier.

Cool Springs High School Cool Springs The Courier

Lincoln ton High Opens Friday Versus Lincolnton in Big Game

Forest City high school fans await a key schedule clash as Lincolnton visits Friday for a crucial match after last year’s loss. Students train hard with new plays, while gate receipts at 25 cents for children and 50 cents for adults help fund athletics. Remaining dates: Oct 30 Lincolnton here. Nov 6 Boiling Springs here. Nov 14 Marion there. Nov 26 Waynesville there.

Forest City High School Lincolnton Boiling Springs Marion Waynesville

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Morgan-Starnes Literary Society Meets Woman's League Clyde Sorrells Clara Taylor Chas. C. Erwin S. S. Convention Hallowe'en Party Harrill—Jenkins ALL Sisters Quartette R. R. Blanton Dick Minish Incolnton
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