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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1928
Page
8
Rev G R Gillespie, prominent Forest City Kiwanis member, is chosen by District Governor Clarence R Pugh as group leader for the district Kiwanis conference to be held in Winston-Salem on October 11. The report highlights club progress, youth programs, community projects, and ties with neighboring clubs amid a busy year of service.
Ellenboro Cannery Association bought 7000 tin cans this season and distributed them to 40 members at a savings to supporters. The federation of local canners has boosted home canning and a live-at-home program in the township. Two members topped 1000 cans each. plans for next year’s market canning are under way.
Forest City High School star Shorty Biggerstaff leaves for Auburn College in Auburn Alabama on September 5. He did not play football but was a key figure in the state baseball championship. He is described as one of the cleanest and best athletes Forest City High School has produced.
A card found in William Martin's papers shows he had 2870 pounds of machinery at Buffalo Mills depot with freight of 8.98 dollars. Mailed August 16, 1875 from Buffalo by the Carolina Central Rail Road agent to Burnt Chimney, N C. Transport by wagon to Forest City later. The note compares then and now freight rates.
The Shiloh Board of Deacons resolves over the loss of A S Jones with prayers for comfort. Moderated by A G Melton and A G Hamrick, the notice names Luther Morrow and other board members as they recall the passing and look toward the Great Day.
North Carolina Rutherford County Superior Court notices Etha Abee sues Finley Abee seeking absolute divorce after five years separation. Defendant must appear at the clerk’s office by October 5, 1928 or answer the complaint. dated September 4, 1928. Farmers Hardware Co. advertises Spray and dusting material for bean beetle.
Public notice that WACHOVIA Bank and Trust, trustee, will sell at noon on Monday September 24 1928 at the Rutherfordton courthouse a parcel in Cool Springs Township Rutherford County North Carolina under a 1928 deed of trust default. The land description runs along Georgia Avenue and adjacent lines per survey, with sale for cash to highest bidder.
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