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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1922
Page
6
The Courier urges parents to send the county paper to college bound youths for home news. Subscriptions: one year 1.50, six months 1.00, three months 50 cents. Orders to The Courier, Forest City, North Carolina.
Shelby Star reports on officers designating road usage times and failing to notify the public. Prohibition Officer Houser, in Gastonia, comments on roads supposedly owned by the people but restricted by authorities, calling for better notice and public access.
The Casary shooting report sent from Shelby to all papers across the state was described as garbled. The author notes newspaper practice requires printing both sides of such incidents, and asserts errors are common as stories circulate between outlets.
The Greensboro News questions prohibition officers' claim they shot a woman as the car sped away. It notes officers on the running board did not board the vehicle, casts doubt on whether the shooting was justified, and argues officers must not shoot fleeing suspects, especially women, without clear danger.
The excerpt notes that women were present when gunfire erupted on a car and questions why men would shoot women from behind. It implies the shooters might have been intoxicated, prompting a harsh critique of prohibition enforcers who could be drinking while on duty.
The eighty second annual session of the Green River Baptist Association will meet at Round Hill Baptist church September 29 through October 1, with expected large attendance. Activities include lectures by Rev. C. L. Stringfield and a Round Hill Glee Club program, plus local social events and church notices from Union Mills and surrounding areas.
A singing school started last week in Bostic conducted by Prof. I. B. Jones of Chesnee. The program reports strong attendance and progress with two daily sessions at 4:00 for children and at 7:30 p.m. for adults. Participants may join at any time, and the course will run three weeks.
The Betterment Club ladies held a carnival last Saturday and reported a complete success with numerous enjoyable features led by a minstrel. Proceeds totaled 107.35 dollars. A misplaced tent should be returned to Mrs. R. E. Biggerstaff.
Executor E A Martin announces claims against the Mary Martin estate deceased of Rutherford County North Carolina must be presented by September 14 1923 or be barred. Debts owed should be paid promptly. Notice dated September 14 1922 from Ellenboro North Carolina.
City street taxes are due. Contact the Mayor's office to settle. A C Skeeter, Clerk. The Forest City Courier and The Atlanta Constitution offer subscription for two dollars yearly. Send orders to The Courier.
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