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Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1928

Page

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Anis Club Hosts Cool Springs Teachers

Forest City Kiwanis entertained public school teachers from Forest City Alexander Bostic and Mt Pleasant in a lively program led by Cool Springs superintendent J W Eakes. Miss Gertrude Prince spoke for the teachers. A music set featured Ruth Meares and others. Delegates were named for a Carolinas convention in Winston-Salem October 11 and 12. Supt Clyde Erwin and wife attended.

Forest City Kiwanis Gertrude Prince Cool Springs High School Mrs. Wilson Misses Gaines Ruth Meares Myers Harper Moore Rutherfordton Shelby Blanton Hall Flack Doggett Giles Gillespie Winston-Salem Clyde Erwin

Miss Ellington Hosts Bridge Tea For Guests In Smithfield

Miss Mary Ellington entertained Tuesday at four with a bridge party honoring Mrs. Jesse Ellington of Philadelphia Mrs. Carl Pridgen of Raleigh and Mrs Victor Og burn the occasion attracting out of town guests Mesdames C L Adams of La Grange Carl Pridgen of Raleigh and Jesse Ellington of Philadelphia The home was adorned with summer flowers and soft lights seven tables played high score prize went to Miss Sarah Patterson a sweet course punch and coffee followed the enjoyable afternoon

Mary Ellington Bridge Jesse Ellington Philadelphia Carl Pridgen Raleigh Victor Ogburn Sarah Patterson Mesdames C. L. Adams la Grange Smithfield Herald

Luncheon Honoring Mrs R W Minish at Thomas Home

A farewell luncheon for Mrs. R W Minish hosted by Mrs J H Thomas on September 7 featured a four course meal in the Thomas home decorated with late summer flowers. Mrs Minish received lingerie and Mrs Clarence Young a framed picture as tokens while guests included Mrs J F Alexander Mrs Nell Padgett Norris and others.

R. W. Minish J. H. Thomas

Camnitz to Address Mass Meeting in Rutherfordton

Mrs Howard Camnitz of Chimney Rock will address a mass meeting of citizens at the court house in Rutherfordton on Monday September 17 at 8 p m The speech titled A Challenge to the Women of the South is an anti Smith address and both women and men are urged to attend

Rutherfordton Howard Camnitz Chimney Rock Court House South

Filling Stations Will Close for Sunday Services

Forest City filling stations to shut from 10 a.m. to 12 noon every Sunday while church services run. All but two stations have agreed to close. those agreeing include E. T. Randall, A. B. Cush ion, H. B. Spake, W. L. Horn, Cherry Mountain Filling Station, M. C. Phillips, Haynes Station No. 1, Pruetts, Quick Service Station, Harrill Bros., Ideal Service Station, T. L. Fletcher.

Forest City E. T. Randall A. B. Cushion H. B. Spake W. L. Horn Cherry Mountain M. C. Phillips Haynes Station No. 1 Pruetts Quick Service Harrill Bros Ideal Service T. L. Fletcher

PTA reception for Cool Springs High and Forest City Grammar

The Parent-Teachers Association announces a reception for the faculties of Cool Springs High School and Forest City Grammar School on Friday evening, September 14, from 7:30 to 9:00 at the High School building. All school patrons including out of town patrons are invited to meet teachers and attend.

Cool Springs High School Forest City Grammar School Cool Springs

Youngs Host Farewell Party For Minishs In Kentucky

Mr and Mrs Clarence Young entertained Wednesday evening for Mr and Mrs R W Minish who are moving to Kentucky. Progressive rock at three tables. Mrs Young gave Mrs Minish a fancy pillow and Mr Minish a box of cigars. Refreshments included an ice course two cakes punch and mints. Guests included Mrs J F Alexander Mr and Mrs B B Doggett Mr and Mrs J H Thomas Mr and Mrs E Thomas and Misses Sadie and Nell Young.

Clarence Young R. W. Minish Kentucky B. B. Doggett J. H. Thomas E. ©. Thomas Sadie Nell’ Young

Cake Sale by Circle No 1 at Watkins Grocery

Circle No 1 of the Methodist church will hold a cake sale Saturday afternoon at Watkins Grocery store.

Methodist Church Watkins Grocery Store

Harrill of Mill Loop to wear Bee suit today

Charlotte Sept 12 Slick Harrill star catcher from Forest City in Textile League arrived at Pilot Mackey’s Charlotte Hornets after noon. He will be in uniform Wednesday and may play a part in the game while Mackey is set to catch Thursday with Knoxville in the final game.

Harrill Mill Loop Charlotte Slick” Harrill Forest City Pilot Mackey Charlotte Hornets Knoxville New Bee Bud Moore Mackey Bud

Forest City wins Miss Forest City title at Horn's Theatre

Willie Lou Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Jones won Miss Forest City at the beauty contest held Wednesday evening September 5 at Horns Theatre She received a silver loving cup donated by The Courier in a short speech by Rev G R Gillespie The judges were Rev G R Gillespie Dr A C Duncan and Mr J T Gilbert The Courier will enter her photo in the national contest in New York City October 15 broadcast nationwide as Forest City’s representative The staff judges include Lasky Ziegfeld and Fred J Runde The Courier thanks contestants judges and Horn for the stage use in the local event

Willie Lou Jones R. L. Jones Forest City Horn’s Theatre The Courier G. R. Gillespie Miss Jones New York City A. C. Duncan J. T. Gilbert Publishers Autocaster Service United States America Lasky and Ziegfeld Fred J. Runde Autocasters Co Horn Tus

Open Anti Smith Campaign Opens Sept 19 in Charlotte

The anti Smith campaign will open at the city auditorium in Charlotte on Wednesday evening September 19 at 8 o'clock. E R McNinch is named leader of North Carolina anti Smith forces and will deliver the opening speech. Thousands from across the state expected. Rutherford county delegations form to attend. Mrs Howard Camnitz of Chimney Rock to address Rutherford county citizens at the court house Monday evening in support of the anti Smith movement.

Charlotte City Auditorium E. R. Mcl Ninch North Carolina Rutherford County Howard Camnitz Chimney Rock Court House

Alexander Mills Adds Five New Sheet Color Varieties

Alexander Mills announces colors for pillow cases and sheets joining white they previously made. Five soft pastels blue maize orchid Nile green shell pink certified as fast colors un fading in sun and laundry. The change aims to widen demand praised by public wholesalers and retailers.

Alexander Manufacturing Co Courier J. R. Moore Alexander Mills

Car Hits Wagon Injuring Driver Near Puzzle Creek Bridge

Mr Blanton of Mooresboro was riding a wagon when a motorist struck the wagon near the Puzzle Creek Bridge. He sustained multiple injuries requiring medical treatment during the Tuesday night incident while returning home.

Blanton Mooresboro Puzzle Creek Bridge

Wake County farmers join tour to Washington visit NC and VA

Fifty three farmers from Wake County participated in a regional tour through North Carolina and Virginia to Washington. The group travelled to observe agricultural practices and discuss policy with officials.

Wake County North Carolina Virginia Washington

Spartanburg Kiwanis to Visit Rutherfordton Club

The Spartanburg Kiwanis Club will meet jointly with the Rutherfordton Kiwanis Club Thursday evening at the Iso-Thermal Hotel in Rutherfordton. L. H. Duncan, industrial secretary of the Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce, will be the principal speaker. The Spartanburg club will present the program.

Spartanburg Kiwanis Club Spartanburg Rutherfordton Kiwanis Club Iso-Thermal Rutherfordton L. H. Duncan Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce Spartanburg Club

Tea Social Honors Forest City Bride Mrs J Victor Ogburn

A Brookly n tea hosted by Mrs W F Grimes and Mrs T C Ogburn welcomed Mrs J Victor Ogburn, a recent bride from Forest City. About one hundred guests toured a garden styled setting with yellow white decor, marigolds, phlox, and a marigold centerpiece.

College departure party for students at two tables of hearts and three of bridge

Miss Lanette McMurry hosted a Saturday morning party for students heading to college. Two living rooms and the sun porch were decorated in yellow and green with ferns and sunflowers. Prizes went to Miss Ethel Moore for high hearts and Miss Annie Biggerstaff for high bridge. Attendees included Ruth Noggett, Margaret Moore, Dot Bostic, Louise Lattimore, Evelyn Blanton, Rebecca Perrin, Mary Crowell, Mil dred Moore, Marie Huntley, Ruth Dorsey, Margaret Sloan, Viola Randall, Ruth Reid, and others.

Lanette’McMurry Solarum Ethel Moore Annie B. Biggerstaff Cody Ruth Noggett Annie Biggerstaff Margaret Moore Dot Bostic Louise Lattimore Evelyn Blanton Rebecca Perrin Mary Crowell Ethel Mildred Moore Marie Huntley Ruth Dorsey Margaret Sloan Viola Randall

Little-Gilkey Wedding in Marion Details

A Marion wedding united Miss Elizabeth Logan Gilkey and Hugh Francis Little Jr at First Methodist Episcopal Church. The ceremony featured a musical program, a Mendelssohn recessional, and a bridal party including bridesmaids, groomsmen, and a maid of honor. The bride wore ivory duchess satin and Pearl jewelry, and the couple left for a honeymoon trip after a reception at the Gilkey home.

Marion Elizabeth Logan Gilkey John Quince Gilkey Hugh Francis Little, Jr Spartanburg First Methodist Episcopal Church Cornelius M. Pickens Joseph. C. Story Julia Barton Robert Scott Atlanti Blanton Sans Robert Proctor Sim R. Cross Peter Bolch James Thomas Forest City Jeanette Gilkey Mildred Hudgins Ohttsie Conley Brownia Giles Rowena Neal Margaret Wooten Charlotte James Edward Little Little J. G. Neal Walker Blanton Willian Neal Carter Hudgins William Moss Elizabeth Jennings Charlotte Winbourne Virgini Gilkey Carolyn . Dysar Roy W. Giles Savage Maryland Jennie Model Miss Gilkey Mr. Little

Marion and Spindale In Championship Series Opens

The Carolina Textile League championship series between Marion and Spindale opened yesterday in Spindale. Today's game will be at Marion and Friday's game is also set there. Marion visits Spindale Saturday for the fourth game. The series is expected to be close and hard fought with a silver loving-cup awarded to the winner.

Marion Spindale Carolina Textile League

Also Mentioned on This Page

ANIS Miss Ellington Camnitz Mrs Frank R. McNinch Anti- Smith Spartanburg Kiwanians W. F. Grimes T. C. Ogburn Grimes Brooklyn J. Victor Ogburn Esther Myatt L. G. Patterson L. C. Adams J. A. Grimes W. E. Holland Jigbitte Lillian Dorothy Burton Jones Thel Hooks Mattie Lee Nellie Hood Grimes Eva Johnson Lucy Rhodes T. J. Lassiter Marion and Spindale
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