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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1929
Page
8
The Bell System plans a 1929 construction program totaling about 530 million dollars to expand framework and improve service. Of that, roughly 140 million goes to toll and long distance lines, with substantial investment in new buildings—about 200 planned and 80 major additions.
The Mo hawk River flood following the Abennaki Lake dam breach at Dixville Notch New Hampshire caused half a million dollars in Colebrook damage. Telephone operators remained on duty to relay warnings and keep residents informed, despite requests to leave. Six girls worked tirelessly, keeping townsfolk safe as water roared toward them.
Montford Cove reports the county fair was the best yet with blue ribbons awarded. Families celebrate birthdays with dinners and relatives visit from Concord Trinity Reidsville and other towns. Local residents welcome guests from St Petersburg and Columbus while others relocate and host gatherings in Shelve and Harris households.
Zai-Hsiang Hu, in the United States two years studying telephone methods, leaves for China to advance its communications. Since May 1927 he has worked for New Jersey Bell, gaining experience in main frame and inside exchange work, repair, central office tasks, maintenance, cable testing, outside plant, and traffic engineering.
Announcement of the Radio Victor Corporation of America board shows a youthful leadership. David Sarnoff, 38, executive vice president and board chairman, rose from messenger to top post. Other officers include J L Ray, J E Lambert, A E Reech, H C Grubs, Quinton Adams, Meade Brunet, A Nicholas, E C Grimley, and Francis S Kane, all under middle age.
A reflective column extols linemen for their unseen work behind every great backfield run and pass. It argues that attackers win only with guards tackles and interference, praising citizens who quietly support clubs and communities as linemen do. The piece closes with a moral about foresight and courage.
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