Forest City Named Among Ten Most Beautiful Towns
Forest City and Pinehurst are listed among the nation’s first ten towns following model lines of city planning per a United States Department of Agriculture survey. The article praises Forest City’s civic center, widened streets, a transformed white way, and a parkway that turn a former mudhole into a flower garden, highlighting the town’s attractiveness to motorists and tourists.
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North Carolina
Pinehurst
Forest City
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
A P Store Damaged Friday By Fire
A fire last Friday about 1 30 a m damaged the A P Store with about 200 dollars in stock loss and 400 dollars to the building. The blaze was controlled quickly after discovery and is suspected to have started from a faulty wire. The building owner is Mrs J D Ledbetter with no building insurance. Forest City Fire Department received praise from A P chain supervisor E G Stapleton for rapid response.
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J. D. Ledbetter
W. P. Chaney
E. G. Stapleton
Forest City Fire Department
Two Injured in Auto Wreck Near Sandy Mush
Messrs 0 A Newton and Bush Doggett were injured Thursday night when the Ford roadster they rode in turned over on a sharp curve near Sandy Mush. Newton’s left leg was cut by the windshield, and Doggett broke a collar bone. The car owned by Newton was badly damaged with the top and windshield broken.
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0. A. Newton
Bush Doggett
Sandy Mush
Cotton At 21 Cents Today Amid Quick Market Swing
The government report on weevil damage spurred a rapid cotton price fall after a swift rise in August. Chambers and Turner offer 21 seats for immediate delivery today as traders weigh a quick recovery once reactionary sentiment fades.
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Chambers & Turner
Forest City to build new potato storage house
A new potato storage facility is planned in Forest City. Harrill and Blanton of Ellenboro won the contract on August 19 and work will start soon. The wooden building sits near the Forest City Oil Mill by the highway linking the Seaboard and Southern railroads and will be ready for this fall’s potato crop. Farmers seeking storage should contact G. C. Harrill or C. J. Holler.
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Forest City
Seaboard and Southern
Harrill and Blanton
Contrors
Ellenboro
G. C. Harrill
Farmers Federation
Spindale
C. J. Holler
Ruth erford county’s remarkable 95 year old citizen
Ellenboro August 29 Mrs Ebbie Martin 95 a Ruth erford county resident among its most notable citizens credits longevity to temperate habits with only occasional tobacco chew. she expects to live to 105 and remains active though her age.
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Ellenboro
Ebbie Martin
Rutherford County
Lake Lure Mecca Draws Tourists From Many States
Chimney Rock Lake Lure News reports Miss Josephine Elder from Louisville and Miss Caroline Cobb of Athens among guests at local inns. Visitors from twenty eight states admired the lake and rock while others joined Mrs. Willis Milner and family. A lone complaint came from an elderly man missing Walter Camp’s daily dozen. locals describe enduring beauty and guest hospitality.
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Chimney Rock
Josephine Elder
Louisville
Tar Heel Inn
Caroline Cobb
Athens
Logan House
Willis Milner
Cliff Dwellers
A. S. Cohan
Atlanta
James Groves
Sadie Groves
Marietta
Asheville
Herman Stockhoff
Lake Lure
Alford Perrin
Rose Margaret Perrin
Bishopille
S.C
Bob Perrin Griffin
Lynchburg
S. C
Harry Camnitz
Terrell
Miami
Jack Ward
Walter Camps
Forest City Named Among Nation's Top Planned Towns
Forest City and Pinehurst in North Carolina were named among the nation’s ten best planned and most beautiful towns after a United States Department of Agriculture survey led by Wayne C. Nason of the Farm Population and Rural Life division. The list also includes towns from Massachusetts, Ohio, California, Washington, Pennsylvania and New York.
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United States Department of Agriculture Survey
Forest City
Pinehurst
Ment
Division of Farm Population and Rural Life
United States Department of Agriculture
Wayne C. Nason
The
Ion
North Carolina
Massachusetts
Ohio
California
Washington
Pennsylvania
New York
James Henson 75 Dies at Harris After Illness
Mr. James Henson of Harris section died Wednesday after an extended illness at age 75. Funeral at Holly Springs Baptist Church with Revs. Hamrick and Hesler led the service. Survived by widow, ten children, thirty seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, three brothers, one sister, and many relatives. Known as a devoted Shiloh Baptist member and upright farmer.
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James Hen- Harris
Harris
Holly Springs Baptist Church
B. M. Hamrick
T. M. Hester
Mr. Henson
Messrs
D. S. Henson
R. P. Henson
A. L. Henson
W. P. Henson
J. A. Honey
Cutt
Harris Section
RM. Henson
Leoma
Tenn
Z. V. Henson
Fla
Betsy Henson
Worth Hardin
Forest City
J. S. Henson
Rutherfordton
Bill Henson
E. C., Henson
Wade Henson
Cliffside
Mret J
Robbins
Henson
Shiloh Baptist Church
K.B. Simpson
G. W. Hodge, Jr
J. W.henson
Grover Henson
John G.roach
B. E. Roach
C. H.wilson
Avondale
Singing at Pleasant Grove Church
An old time singing will be held at Pleasant Grove Methodist church West End Forest City on Sunday afternoon September 4 beginning at 2 30 Everyone is invited to take part and bring Christian Harmony Song books
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Pleasant Grove Methodist Church
West End
Forest City
Tremal City Woman Returns to Seattle After Summer Visit
Mrs Walter Barnard left Tremal City last Saturday to return to her home in Seattle Washington after spending the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs A F Weaver in Tremal City.
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Walter Barnard
A. F. Weaver
Tremal City
Seattle
Wash
Methodist Young People Meet Here Friday in Forest City
Rutherford County Epworth Leagues hold their annual association at The Forest City Methodist church Friday at 8 p.m. Dr. Ashley Chappell of Asheville will speak on The Ideal Man or Woman, delivering a vital message to local youths. Rev. W A Barber, conference field secretary, will address the conference and offer helpful suggestions on youth work.
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Methodist
Ashley Chappell
Rutherford County Epworth League Association
Rutherford County
Epworth
Forest City Methodist Church
Asheville
Chappell
W. A. Barber
Epworth Leagues
Western North Carolina
Master Farmer J Holler lauded in Rutherford County contest
J Holler named master farmer of Rutherford County after a contest judged by county agents and Progressive Farmer. He has improved 150 acres midway between Union Mills and Tate Station and is active in community affairs as a Presbyterian elder Mason and leader of the Farmers Federation county fair and local clubs.
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J. Holler
Rutherford County
Union Mills
Tate Station
Farmers’ Federation
Rutherford County Club
Farm students excused at noon daily start of school
Cool Springs Township Schools announce a September start with exams for failing students on September 2 at 9 a m. New pupils report for classification at 10 a m the same day. Beginners and those who did not complete first grade meet at Forest City Grammar. Farm children will be dismissed at noon during cotton picking season to aid farmers.
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Cool Springs Township
Forest City
Cool Spring High School
Rutherford County
Forest City Grammar School
Southern Association Colleges and Secondary Schools
Gramma
Cool Springs
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Aunt Ebbie Martin
Asheville Times
Chimney Rock Lake
Lure News
Lake
Ebbie
Mary Jane Martin
Duncan Creek
Rutherford
Billy Martin
Methodist Church
James Henson
Pleasant Grove
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