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Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1931

Page

4

State Surveying Pushes New Highway Link Study

Shelby October 26 Surveyors from the state highway organization are at work on a proposed 40 mile link between Shelby Marion connecting McDowell and Cleveland counties. The project would open rural farming areas in Cleveland Burke and McDowell and spur immediate pavement construction once survey results gained. A 100 man state prison camp near the Cleveland county fair grounds may start next week with materials bought and supervised by highway officials rather than contract.

Shelby State Highway Organization Marion Ingens McDowell Cleveland Burke Cleveland County Fair Grounds Raleigh Stateghway Commission Oscar Pit Catawba Pitts

Regular W M S Meeting At First Baptist Church

The W M S of the First Baptist church will hold its regular meeting next Wednesday at 3 p m in the church. A farm crops display at the Gaston County Fair featured 9 575 ears of corn and twelve booths by individual farmers highlighting rural progress.

W. M. S. of the First Baptist Church Gaston County

Birthday Dinner for Mrs Sherrill Marking 40th and Worth’s First

Forest City R-2 Oct 26 report a large birthday gathering for Mrs E Sherrill and her grandson Worth Carroll. Many local friends and relatives attended from families including Toms Sherrill Hamrick Bostie Sher rill Melton and Carroll households. Additional notes mention neighbors visiting and residents moving between Forest City Spindale and Salisbury.

Forest City R-2 Matha C. H. Sherrill C. H. Jr Eugene E. C. Hamrick Dorothy Alice Miles T. A. Bostie Roy Arthur A. J. Sherrill Luther Howard Frank Keeter Elmer Donald R. W. Williamson Lillian J. W. McDaniel Myril Arthur Grose Lois Robert Baker Charles Hoyle Culbreth R. G. Melton Howard Carroll L. N. Epley Earl Callahan Limp Doggett Avery Henson Chester McDaniel Otis Daniel Alexander 0. Camiel Tanner’s Grove

Jonathan Greene of Mooresboro Dies at 85

Mooresboro Oct 16 Funeral services were held at Mooresboro Baptist Church for Jonathan Greene 85 who died from a stroke or paralysis. Survived by children Willard and Melvin Greene of Mooresboro Mrs T E Brooks of Shelby Mrs L Rollins of Mooresboro Mrs J J Pruett of Boiling Springs and Effie Greene of Mooresboro He was described as a well known and highly respected citizen.

Mooresboro Jonathan Greene Mooresboro Baptist Church Willard Melvin Greene T. E. Brooks Shelby L. ©. Rollins J. J. Pruett Boiling Springs Effie Greene

Moore sboro R-1 Singing Convention News

A large crowd from Moore sboro attended the Cavalry Baptist church singing convention in Spartanburg. F M Robinson recovers well after surgery at Mary Black hospital and will return home soon. Local residents hosted visitors from Gaffney Forest City Charlotte Avondale and Virginia with multiple social visits. See L Kanip e for auto work welding and battery service.

Mooresboro R-1 Cavalary Baptist Church Spartanburg F. M. Robinson Mary Black Hospital Spencer Wall Gaffney Bert Crosby Annie Nungazer S. C C. Robinson Crosby Miss Nungazer Robinson Grover Hawkins Virginia Effie Champion Pearl Wood Avondale Mt. Pleasant

Mrs Joe Cole improving amid Rutherfordton illness notes

Rutherfordton section records Mrs Joe Cole's illness improving while neighbors share visits and weekend gatherings with families including J A Smith and son Billy, Sarah Ann Champion of Henrietta visiting, and hospital exchanges at Spartanburg were noted. A legal notice by trustee E C Thomas dates October 21 1931 details land parcels in Rutherford County with several lot references and deed citations.

Rutherfordton R-1 Joe Cole J. A. Smith Billy Alexander Paul Hawkins Sarah Ann Champion Henrietta Joe Epley Lawson Epley Forest City Boyd Dobbins Spindate Jimi Dobbins

Central High Edge Cliffside In Tight 6-0 Gridiron Battle

Rutherfordton Oct 26 The Central High Hilltoppers escaped a tough Cliffside challenge 6-0. Milburn McCurry blocked a late kick to set Central up for the decisive score as Taylor and Lipscomb powered short yardage. Cliffside standout Shine Goode starred on defense despite an arm injury.

Rutherfordton Central High Cliffside Cliffsiders Milburn McCurry Mac Taylor Lipscomb Goode Hilltopper Eskridge Worth Callahan

Trustee's Sale of Land in Rutherford County NC

Trustee will sell at public auction on Monday November 23 1931 at 12 00 noon at the Rutherfordton Court House door to satisfy a Deed of Trust dated October 2 1929 by P L Champion and J H Burwell. The first tract adjoins J H Burwell Y L Yelton and others and runs north 22 west 280 feet to a stake with further boundaries as described in Deed book 147 page 189 and plat book 3 page 51 at the Rutherford County Register of Deeds office.

H. K. Logan Office of the Register of Deeds Rutherford County J. E. Grose Rutherford Couty E. C. Thomas P. L. Champion J. H. Burwell Register of Deeds North Carolina Court House Rutherfordton Rutherford 5. Y. Yelton

Bad Girl at Romina opens two day Fox film engagement

The long awaited Fox version of Vina Delmar's novel opens at the Romina Theatre Monday for a two day run. James Dunn, a New York stage recruit, makes a striking screen debut as the young husband alongside Sally Eilers in the title role. Edwin Burke adapts the story with strong emphasis on the husband and wife in a drama of adolescent love and maturity.

Fox Vina Delmar Romina Theatre James Dunn New York Stage Edwin Burke Sally Eilers

Presbyterian Services At Rev T M Stribling’s Church

Rev T M Stribling, the pastor, will preach at the regular appointment Sunday at 2:30 p m at the Presbyterian church. Sabbath school meets at 10 a m. All are cordially invited especially those who are not attending church. Try us once.

T. M. Stribling Presbyterian Church

Systematic crop rotation planned for Catawba county home farm

County farm agent recommends a systematic crop rotation on the Catawba county home farm. The plan aims to improve soil health, reduce pests, and increase yields by rotating crops on a set schedule. It emphasizes field diversification and prudent crop selection.

Catawba County

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Shelby-Marion Clyde Vaughn Shippy St Greenville, S. C Edfords Romina Sally O’neil William Collier, Sr June Colyer Buffalo Bill, Jr Coney Island Teara Osam Frank Borzage Bethany News Jonathan Green X, L. Kanipe Shiloh News Leo Smith Lionel Smith Clyde Jones Gilford Ledbetter B. M. Jones Boyd Cox Five Acre Terian Services Bayer Tomor Security Insurance & Realty Co G.B. Brill, Sec’v.Treas
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