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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1929
Page
11
Forest City Courier discusses stock market manipulation fears tied to Seaboard Air Line. It warns of hazardous speculative investing and urges Rutherford County residents to invest in solid local businesses or consult bankers before purchasing stocks. The piece emphasizes prudent fund management.
Mrs C E Alcock wife of The Courier editor underwent a gallbladder removal at Presbyterian Hospital Charlotte last Friday morning. Dr Marvin Scruggs a Rutherford countian and South's leading specialist performed the operation while Dr Harold E Story also removed teeth for future dental work. She shows splendid improvement and is recovering well as of Wednesday afternoon. The editor expresses deep gratitude for the care given by surgeons hospital staff and nurses and for flowers and messages from friends.
A Bostic area daughter of Mr Lad Bridges was buried at Oak Grove Methodist church after dying Sunday following a short illness. The piece contrasts urban stress with rural happiness, noting that some move to farms to reduce expense and burdens, finding contentment in simpler living in Forest City.
A correction explains a proofreader missed Sanders' Groceteria price of Rio Coffee at 30c per pound, printed as 10c. It asserts Rio Coffee is a bargain at 0c per pound and highlights the difficulty of accurate pricing in rushed work.
Forest City officials discuss adopting a North Carolina state recommended milk testing ordinance. The plan sets dairy premises and milk handling standards, with inspections by a State Board of Health representative if enacted. The Nov 7 meeting invites public input and outlines grading, labeling, and transition timelines for dairymen.
Funeral services were conducted at Fairview Baptist church for Lorene Smawley two years ten months old, who died after a short illness. Rev. K N Snipes officiated with Rev. Joe Melton. burial followed in Fairview Cemetery. Survivors include her parents and four brothers and one sister. A separate notice notes a newborn son born to Mr and Mrs Jethro Rollins on October 26.
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