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Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1928

Page

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Death of Clarence M. Young President of Farmers Bank.

Clarence M. Young, president of The Farmers Bank and Trust Company, died suddenly at his Forest City home Monday afternoon after a brief paralysis. He had suffered a July stroke but continued bank duties. services set for Forest City Methodist Church. Survived by widow Esther Taylor Ripley, one daughter, mother Mrs. Julia Young, three brothers and four sisters, with extended clan connected to Forest City and Round Oak lumber enterprises.

Clarence M. Young Farmers Bank and Trust Company Young Mr. Young Julia Young J. M. Young Forest City G. M. Young Esther Taylor Ripley Worcester Mass Miles Young Washington, Ga Grady Young Gordon Ala Lee Young Red Level Sadie Young Joe Hardin Z. A. Bedford Lancaster D. C Cleo Young Makene Sierra Leone West Africa T. B. Lovelace Round Oak Lovelace Farmers Bank and Trust Co Lovelace-Stowers Lumber Co Farmers Bank Johns Carroll Lumber Company Hartsboro Union Springs

Gardner to Speak in Forest City at High School Auditorium

Hon C Max Gardner the Democratic nominee for Governor will address Rutherford county voters at the Forest City High School auditorium on Monday September 23 at 3 30 p m The event draws wide local support with many expected to attend and back Gardner for Governor. Chairman Ridings praises party work and anticipates future recognition for his efforts.

C. Max Gardner Forest City C. C. Ridings Democratic Committee The Courier Rutherford County Gardner Max Gardner Herp South Mountain Industrial Institute Bostic R-4 Ora B. Hull

Cool Springs to Host Chesnee in Open Friday Football

The Cool Springs team meets Chesnee High School of Chesnee on the local gridiron Friday at 3 45 in the season opener. The game marks the first football contest of the year for both squads.

Cool Springs Chesnee High School Chesnee

Hunting license agents listed for Rutherford County area

Hunting licenses may be purchased from the clerk of court at Rutherfordton W J Hardin county game and forest warden Rutherfordton R-3 or the following individuals H Forney Union Mills F L Flynn Uree R-1 J C Splawn Harris R-1 J L Kirby Gaffney R-9 J J Withrow Bostic R-4 or Forest City G G Davis Bostic R-2.

Rutherfordton W. J. Hardin H. Forney Union Mills F. L. Flynn Uree J. C. Splawn Harris J. L. Kirby Gaffney J. J. Withrow Bostic Forest City G. G. Davis

Dinner Party Honoring Outsiders Sparks Local Guests

Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Thomas entertained at a six o'clock dinner party last Wednesday honoring Mr. and Mrs. Lon Suter of Covington Kentucky, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Walker of Rutherfordton, and Mr. and Mrs. Y. L. McCardwell of Mooresboro.

E. 0. Thomas Lon Suter Covington, Ky W. B. Walker

PTA Meeting At High School This Thursday

The Parent-Teachers Association will meet today at 3 30 p m in the high school building. All patrons are urged to be present.

Parent-Teachers Association

Sandy Run Baptist Association to Meet at Mt. Pleasant

The thirty ninth annual session of the Sandy Run Baptist association serving Rutherford county will convene at Mt. Pleasant church near Cliffside in Cleveland county on October 11 and 12 with gatherings of Baptist churches from the area.

Rutherfordton Sandy Run

Obituary Honorary Pallbearers Named for Local Figure

Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. T. B. Lovelace, J. H. Thomas, E. O. Thomas, B. B. Doggett, R. W. Minish, R. B. Carroll, and Walter Wilkie. Flower bearers include Misset Louise, Elizabeth Wilkie, Jennie Mae Harrill, Margaret Sloan, Viola Randall, and several ladies named M. H. Hewitt, B. B. Doggett, C. E. Alcock, J. H. Thomas, Thomas Vernon, E. O. Thomas, W. C. Bostic, and Frank Dorsey.

T. B. Lovelace Messrs J. H. Thomas E. 0. Thomas B. B. Doggett R. W. Minish R. B. Carroll Walter Wilkie Misset Louise Elizabeth Wilkie Jennie Mae Harrill Margaret Sloan Viola Randall Mesdames M. H. Hewitt C.E. Alcock Thomas Vernon W. C. Bostic Frank Dorsey

Mrs Camnitz Attacks Smith At Rutherfordton Meeting

Mrs. Howard Camnitz of Lake Lure spoke at Rutherfordton courthouse under the Anti-Smith League banner. She urged women to reject Al Smith over his wet program immigration and Catholic ties while stressing Democratic loyalty and presenting her facts in a calm, impassioned address.

Howard Camnitz Lake Lure Rutherfordton al Smith Camnitz Ashland Kentucky Smith

Death of Mrs. J. E. Grose in Spindale at 47

Spindale, Sept. 19. Mrs. J. Edgar Grose, aged 47, died Tuesday morning after a two year illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church, led by Rev. J. B. Tabor Jr. and Rev. M. F. Moores. Interment followed in Pleasant Grove cemetery. Survived by husband and three children Philip, Margaret, and Gladys, all at home, along with siblings C. C. Moore, G. R. Moore, Grady P. Moore, Mrs. S. M. Flack, and Mrs. Julius McDonald. Formerly Miss Carrie Moore, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Moore.

Forest City Methodist Church M. F. Moores Ernest Roberson Burwell Moore Henry Giles Mr. Young Spindale J. Edgar Grose

Speaker Delivers Praise at Community Meeting

Mrs. Eva Logan Harris introduced the speaker and spoke briefly on the meeting’s aims. She paid tribute to the speaker and highlighted her purpose in addressing the audience, noting the receptive reception through frequent applause.

Eva Logan Harris

Will Rogers campaign announces world famous humorist runs

The Courier begins publishing Will Rogers campaign notices as he runs for president on the Anti Banking ticket. Rogers jokes about Al Smith and Republican Democrats, noting humor and criticism in his usual spirit. He jokes about his own platform and hints he may craft it after election.

Courier Will Rogers Will Latin America

Chicken Supper At Forest City Curb Market

The Forest City curb market celebrates six months of operation with 20 regular sellers in August and rising demand for winter items. To heat the market this winter and buy a stove and plates, the market hosts a fried chicken supper Saturday at 6 pm, price fifty cents, with proceeds supporting heating the venue.

Curb Market Forest City

Leaving for Their Old Kentucky Home

Mr. R. W. Minish and family depart for Crestwood Kentucky after years in Forest City. He served as a banker with Farmers Bank and will be missed socially and professionally. The Methodist congregation thanks them for loyalty and faithful service and notes Mrs. Minish directed a wonderful choir. The Courier and friends regret his return to Kentucky.

R. W. Minish Crestwood Farmers Bank Kentucky Minish Forest City

BAPTISTS TO MEET AT CROSS MILLS CHURCH

The Green River Baptist association of Rutherford Polk and McDowell counties will convene with Cross Mills church in Marion on October 4 and 5.

Rutherfordton Green River Baptist Association Rutherford Polk McDowell Counties Cross Mills Marion

Harrill Blanton Wedding Ties Ellenboro Couple

Miss Ethel Blanton of Ellenboro and Mr Albert Harrill of near Ellenboro wed at Rev J E Hipp’s home on Broad River circuit Tuesday morning. She a Horn’s Store clerk in Forest City for three years. He a builder and contractor, son of Thomas Harrill of Ellenboro. They left for an extended trip and will settle at home in Ellenboro.

Ellenboro Ethel Blanton Albert Harrill J. E. Hipp Broad River Circuit Harrill Thomas Blanton Elleboro Horn’s Forest City Thomas Harrill

Red Cross appeals for funds to aid hurricane homeless

West Indian hurricane and tornado devastate Porto Rico and Caribbean islands. Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina face ongoing danger. President Coolidge urges rapid Red Cross relief. Rutherford County asks for generous donations to the fund via Miss Virginia Grayson or Rev. G R Gillespie. Initial national gift of 50000 established. local contributions urged to aid food shelter and medical supplies.

Porto Rico Guadeloupe Windward Islands Virgin Islands Florida Georgia South Carolina West Indies Dominican Republic Bahamas Red Cross Fund For Virgin Island Coolidge B. L. Smith Red Cross Daker

Local People Hear McNinch Address in Charlotte

Large Rutherford county audience attends Anti Smith League talk in Charlotte Tuesday night. Frank McNinch is the principal speaker, heard by several thousand people from all over North Carolina. Delegations from Forest City Spindale Rutherfordton and other county towns attend the event.

Rutherford County Anti-Smith League Charlotte Frank McNinch North Carolina Forest City Spindale Rutherfordton

Dinner guests of Miss Lanette McMurry Sunday

The list of attendees includes Misses Gertrude Jones Nevelyn Martin and Lena Carter of Cliffside. Mr. Vernon Harwell of Statesville. Mr. Frank Harwell of Greensboro. and Mr. Edwin May of Boiling Springs.

Lanette McMurry Gertrude Jones Nevelyn Martin Lena Carter Cliffside Vernon Harwell Statesville Frank Harwell Greensboro Edwin May Boiling Springs

Finch family moves into Wilkie subdivision home

A. C. Finch and son Thornton returned from Alabama and South Carolina and are now occupying a newly furnished home in the Wilkie subdivision after spending the summer with relatives.

A. C. Finch Thornton Alabama South Carolina Mrs. Finch Wilkie

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Chimney Rock Mountains, Inc Marshall Giles P. B. Price Bush T. A. Meeting South Mountain School Kiddies Mrs. Camnitz J. E. Grose Spindale Y Pleasant Grove Carrie Moore Mrs C. L. Moore Rogers Methodist Bulletin Baptists Meninch Occupy
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