Unveiling Tablet Memory of Dr John Q Adams
A memorial service was held Sunday evening for Dr John Q Adams former pastor of the Baptist church in Forest City A life sized painting by his son Win G Adams of Charlotte was unveiled purchased by church friends Several locals representing all denominations spoke a brief talks and a special musical program featured Adams favored songs All denominations in Forest City and elsewhere were invited to attend
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John Adams
The
Baptist Church
Adams
Pt. Adams
Greh
W “Ilene
Dr. Adams
Wing D. Adams
Charlotte
Adams Faysite
Forest City
Elswhere
Hudson Dies After Three Month Illness at 71
Forest City North Carolina October 29 Mr W M Hudson age 71 died Tuesday night at 10 45 at his home near Oakland after a three month illness His death was expected and his children were called to his bedside Funeral services were held at Mt Vernon Wednesday at 2 o clock He is survived by children J C Hudson Dr E V Hudson Leroy Hudson Mrs O H Sinclair Mrs C H Freeman and Hudson One brother John Hudson and one sister Mrs D C Kanipe survive Several grandchildren also survive He was a member of the Baptist church and had attended Vernon church for years.
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Forest City
R-2
W. M. Hudson
Oakland
Mt. Vernon
Velock
Courier
Foret City
E. V. Hudson
Cramerton
N. C
Leroy Hudson
Charlotte
O. H. Sinclair
C. H. Freeman
Hudson
John Hudson
Lawndale
D. C. Kanipe
The
Baptist Church
Vernon
Championship on Friday: Forest City vs Lincolnton gridiron clash
Forest City football squad meets Lincolnton high school on Friday at 3 20 pm on the local gridiron for a championship bid. The winner advances to face Monroe high school in Monroe on Friday November 8 for the group title. Monroe has a bye this week and waits to play the Friday winner.
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Forest City
Lincolnton High School
Monroe High School
Monroe
Lincolnton
Propose Tri County Fair To Be Held In Rutherford
Reports indicate Rutherford Polk and Henderson may join to stage a tri county fair at Rutherford county fair grounds with Burke and McDowell possibly joining. Delegations visited Rutherford last week pledging aid while some officials doubt sufficient interest and investment will come from all counties. If pursued, funds may be pooled to buy the present fair ground property.
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Rutherford
Polk
Henderson
Rutherford County
Burke
McDowell
Chickens Win In Three Fairs For Forest City Exhibitor
Mr. S. M. Flack of Forest City earned 66 dollars in premiums across the Cleveland Rutherford County and State fairs. He took top prizes at Rutherford County, champion pen, and first cockerel and hen at Cleveland. At the State fair he claimed first cockerel, flat hen, first and third hen, and second cockerel. He plans to exhibit again at the Spartanburg fair next week.
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S. M. Flack
Forest City
Cleveland
Rutherford County
Flack
Spartanburg Fair
Flappers of 1944 at Alexander School Saturday
A comedy drama in three acts titled The Flappers of 1944 will be staged at the Alexander school auditorium Saturday at 7 30 pm by members led by Mr and Mrs Roy Smith of the Spindale P T A The proceeds will support Alexander Mills school and the Spindale P T A George Huntley of Forest City is listed among organizers.
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Alexander School
Roy Smith
Spindale P. T. A
Charlotte
Ceeds
ES Smith
Dnd
Alexander Mills School
George Huntley
Forest City
Dale
Criminal Court To Convene November 4
Rutherfordton October 28 The November term of criminal court will convene here Monday November 4 with Judge James L Webb presiding. A heavy docket faces this term two murder cases one first degree burglary case and several other cases with serious charges will be heard.
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Rutherfordton
Criminal Court
James L. Webb
Rev Moores Reassigned. Western NC Conference Ends Year
High Point Oct 29 Rev M F Moores pastor of First Methodist will return to Forest City for another year. The conference made two Rutherford county pastor changes with J W Hoyle Jr to Rutherfordton and A W Lynch to Henrietta Caroleen Alexander charge. Several district appointments listed including Moores at Forest City and Barber at Spindale Pleasant Grove added to Spindale and Alexander church paired with Caro leen Henrietta.
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High Point
M. F. Moores
First Methodist Church
Forest City
Pleasant Grove Church
Spindale
Alexander
Caroleen-Henrietta
Pleasant Grove
Marion
Presiding Elder
E. W. Fox
Avery E. E. Yates
Bakersville
B. A. Sisk
Bostic
J. E. Hipps
Broad River
R.P. Fikes
Burke
C. S. Plyler
D. D. Holt, Jr
Preacher
Burnsville
J. L. Reynolds
Cliffside- Avondale
D. H. Rhinehardt
Crossmill
Jasper N. Snow
Elk Park
G. F. Houck
Gilkey
J. W. Parker
Glen Alpine
M. A. Osborne
Henrietten
W. Lynch
Marion First Church
W. C. Goode
Marion Mills
J. H. Strickland
Marion Circuit
T. G. Smith
McDowell
D. C. Ballard
Miraville
D. G. Smith
Mill Spring
P. T. Dixon
Morganton
H. K. Boyer
North Forest
A. A. Kyles
Richardson
Old Fort
J. C. Umberger
O. P. Routh
Rutherfordton
J. W. Hoyle, Jr
Rutherford College
W. L. Scotts
Spindale-Pleasant Grove
W. A.barber
J. S. Folger
Table Rock
J. L. Rayle
E. P. Billups
Armistice Day Program Nears Largest Rutherford County Event
At a meeting of the Armistice Day committees reports show strong progress despite late concessions. Gold star families will have special seating and a speakers stand will host Hon. Cameron Morrison with introduction by C. C. Ridings. A large parade, luncheon for ex soldiers, a football game, prize fight and street dance cap the day on November 11 in Forest City.
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Tome
Cameron Morrison
C. C. Ridings
Forest City
Ridings
Legion Post and
Womans Auxiliary
Gold Star
Rutherford County
Spindale Band
North Carolina
Morrow Died at 42 in Forest City Monday
Grover C. Morrow 42 died at home near Forest City Monday night at 10 oclock from heart disease after brief illness. Funeral at Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. L M Epley. interment Bethany Cemetery. Survived by widow two brothers one sister and children Lawrence Mamie Lucy Vergil Glenn Luther. Born September 17 1886 son of John and Rosa Hamrick Morrow. Member of Bethany Baptist Church and a prosperous farmer and well known citizen.
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Forest City
R-2
Grover C. Morrow
Bethany Baptist Church
L. M. Epley
Bethany Cemetery
Lawrence Morrow
U. S. Navy
Hawaiian Islands
Mamie
Lucy
Vergil
Glenn
Luther Morrow
Mr. Morrow
John
Rosa Hamrick Morrow
Dramatic Club Meeting Set At Youngs Home
The Dramatic Club will meet Thursday evening November 7 at the home of Miss Nell Young and Miss Margaret Young. All members are urged to be present.
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Dramatic Club
Nell
Margaret Young
Big Harvest Sale In City Next Week
Forest City merchants launch a cooperative four day harvest sale from Nov 6 to 9 with genuine bargains and a daily turkey contest. The Courier promotes extensive advertising and offers a two year subscription deal for new county residents.
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City
Forest City
Courier
Rutherford County
Name of J W Long Put On Monument
The name of Sergeant James Willie Long was added to the marble plate on the east end of the plaza monument. The omission was corrected after Mr T T Long urged the move through the local American Legion post. Long served in the Quartermaster Corps and died in 1918 at Camp Johnson in Jacksonville Florida. The unveiling occurred November 11 1924 as part of Armistice Day events. Additional notes mention local residents subscribing to The Courier, sweet potato crops, and Roswell Hill taking a job in High Point.
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James Willie Long
T. T. Long
American Legion
Sergeant Long
Clarence Griffin
Rutherford County
A. C. Duncan
Nell Young
J. W. Long
James W. Long
W. T. Long
Forest City
Quartermaster Corps
Joseph E. Johnson
Jacksonville, Fla
Charles H. Stevens
Cliffside Baptist Church
Pythians Hold District Meeting With Leader Address
Knights of Pythias district meeting convened in the local lodge room Monday evening with Grand Chancellor Commander DeVine of North Wilkeshoro delivering the principal address on Pythianism. Rev. W. C. Rourk of Ellenboro received the first degree, with the second planned for next Monday. a large turnout represented most district lodges.
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Knights of Pythias Lodges
Commander DeVine
North Wilkeshoro
DeVine
Ahere
W. C. Rourk
Ellenboro
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John Q. Adams
HR. W. M. Hudson
Rutherford County Fair Association
D. C. Cole
G. B. Howard
G. C. Morrow
Bethany
Near Forest City
Woman's Club
W. G. Haymaker
Winona Lake
Ind
Stephens Evangelistic Party
Florida
A. G Randall
Mt. Pleasant
Roswell Hill
Pythians
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