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pULL FOR FOREST CITY WLume IV —No. 28 BESETS OF THE I STATE CONVENTION Meet at Raleigh, April 22, and Adopt Platform —Women Allowed Place on State Commit- The Democratic State Conven tion met in->the city of Raleigh on April 22 and every county in the state was well represented. Many matters of importance were dis cussed in the convention, and the main topic was the adoption of a resolution unanimously adopted by the platform committee giving the women of the state a place on the Democratic State Committee. The committee was composed of 60 men, six from each Congres sional District, and now the State Committee is composed of 60 men and 60 women, and 50 constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The following attended the State Convention: Mr. and Mrs. Gudger W. Edwards, N. C. Harris and Sol omon Gallert. The platform committee is com posed of one member from each Congressionl District, there being ten districts in the State. Gud ger W. Edwards was a member of the platform committee, and this speaks well for Rutherford county, as it has been several years since she was honored by having a member on this impor tant committee. Sol. Gallert is a member of the State Executive Committee, there being six from each Congressional District. The Democratic platform adopt ed by the state convention follows: Profoundly thankful to Divine Providence for the great blessings to our beloved commonwealth of North Carolina, the Democratic party in convention assembled does hereby declare its platform, as follows: We reaffirm our allegiance to the Democratic party, and we here by commend the constructive poli cy of the Democratic party under our great President, Woodrow Wilson. We heartily endorse the course of our senators and representa tives in congress and point with pride to the record they have made. We condemn the republican ad ministration for its failure to pass legislation to meet the needs of the country. The Democratic party since it has been entrusted with power in this state has uniformly favored and enacted legislation providing for longer and better schools for the children of the state, for in creased facilities for the care of the state's unfortunates, for the conservation of the public health, for the building up and encourage ment in every proper way of the agricultural interests of the state, for the fostering of all legitimate business enterprises, for the pro tection of the mutual interests of labor and capital, for the con struction and improvement of pub lic roads, in fact, for the up building and uplifting of the state. We heartily endorse the Demo cratic state administration. We commend and endorse the action of the recent general assembly of North Carolina in the great con structive programs which have been carried on for the material and industrial progress of the state. We commend the legislature for the enactment of legislation look ing to the care and protection of tiie interests of the youthful de linquents and defectives of the state; we commend the legislature for the enactment of legislation looking to the construction and establishment of a system of hard faced and other dependable connecting the county seats n the principal cities and towns, ! we pledge the people of this te that this road program will .-'e carried on with efficiency and economy and we commend the pro visions made for increasing the facilities of our state institutions, both educational and charitable; commend the legislation providing the splendid program being car ried on in the state for the protec tion and conservation of the pub lic health and the improvement of sanitary living conditions, both urban and rural; we commend the legislation providing for the col lection of the state's entire reve nue from incomes inheritances, franchises, insurance policies, fees', and rentals from the state's prop- FOREST CITY COURIER ASKED DISARMAMENT AT GENOA JjL ' Jsp fl ML I MUMA JH I |? JHr This is the man who upset harmony at Genoa. It is George Tchitcherin, the Russian Foreign Minister who headed the Soviet delegation to the conference. He announced the sign ing of a treaty between Germany and Russia and also asked disarmament in Kuroae. erty, threby providing a system of taxation whereby no taxes what ever are levied for state purposes upon property, and the establish ment of a department for the as sessment and collection of the state's revenues; we commend the legislation simplifying the judi cial procedure in civil actions and reducing the cost of litigation; we commend the provisions made for the care of our confederate veter ans and their widows, and pledge the Democratic party to a contina tion of all of those policies. We point with pride to the fact that Governor Morrison has re commended and vigorously urged the passage of this great construc tive program enacted by the last general assembly. In the administration of his of fice as governor, Governor Morri son has inaugurated many meas ures and movements for the moral and material upbuilding of the state. (a) We endorse the appointment by him of boards of consulting specialists to visit and minister to the needs of the insane, the de linquents the defectives, and oth er unfortunates in the state. Un- der this plan a score or more of eminent specialists have visited each institution, performing oper ations and otherwise treating hun dreds of these patients, without one cent of cost to the state. The thanks of the state are due to these gentlemen for the great and unselfish service they have render ed suffering humanity. • (b) We heartily endorse the pro gram suggested by Governor Mor rison and adopted by the depart ments of agriculture, education, health and public welfare work, looking to the production of suf ficient food for the people of the state, and earnestly hope for the early realization of this great idea, the consummation of which is greatly to be desired, and which is in line with the program for the upbuilding of the moral and ma terial welfare of the people. (c) We heartily commend the governor for his program looking to the production and conservation of fish, oysters and other sea food in the waters of our state. We pledge to the people of the state that the Democratic party will administer the affairs of the state, counties, and municipalities with every economy consistent with efficient and progressive govern ment. We pledge to the people of the various counties and municipalities of the state the greatest measure of control of their local affairs con sistent with efficient and orderly government and the rights of oth er counties and municipalities. We favor the passage of a work man's compensation act fair to both employer and employe. We are profoundly grateful to the service men of late war, and we recommend to the national gov ernment the enactment of legisla tion looking to their relief. We recommend that the state executive committee be authorized and directed to amend the plan of organization so as to double the number of that committee), to the end that full representation of wo men may be had thereon. Pro vided, that fifty members shall constitute a quorum. The commit tee at its next meeting shall pro- PUBLISHED IN THE BUSIEST, BEST, BIGGEST AND FASTEST GROWING CITY IN RUTHERFORD COUNTY (Continued on page 8) FOREST CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY APRIL 27, 1922 SCHOOL CLOSES AT HENRIETTA Most Successful Term in History of the Town —Has Splendid Building and Fine Corps of Teachers. (Special to Courier) HENRIETTA, April 24.—Last week marked the closing of the most successful school term in the history of the town. With a splendid school building and a corps of teachers second to none in the county; with bright and ambitious boys and girls; with two literary societies in the high school, where debating, declaim ing and all that makes a well rounded literary program are prac ticed weekly, where athletics are entered into with zeal and en thusiasm; where history, Latin, al gebra, geometry and other studies are tackled with the same "do or die spirit" when play time is over; and last, but not least, a real live, wide-awake parent-teachers' asso ciation, there is everything con ducive to success such as has been attained, and of which the whole community and the county at large is justly proud* The school started the closing exercises Tuesday night, April 18, and it was one of the most enter taining affairs that has ever been given, and credit is due everyone taking part in the program. Ev ery seat was taken with not less than five hundred present, and everything went off in fine style. Every child was thoroughly train ed and carried out the program in ; a manner that reflected great credit upon the teachers. The program of exercises by the primary grades was carried out on Thursday night, April l 20. First was the presentation of j seventh grade diplomas by Prof, j Lovelace. Then followed other ! exercises and concluding with the operetta, "The Cruise of the ■ Trundlebed." Composing the cast iof characters in this splendid operetta were the following: C. 1 O. Green, Earp Hicks> Ruth Hicks, .T. J. Moss, Way Hicks, Francis Burgess, Glenn Roper, Frank West, M. G. Allen, Clarence New ton, Hazel Newton, Ruby Neal , and Paul Neal'. The play was ' carried out to perfection and 1 showed excellent training upon : the part of the ca.'ifc- Prof. Lovelace presented sev enth grade certificates to the fol lowing: Jas. Callahan, Vernon Big -1 gerstaff, Stacy Maxey, Lilly Mo- Swain, Eleanor Hicks, Effie Bridges, James Wiseman, Robt. i Neal, David Weiss, Clyde Callahan, Cristine Roper, Thos. Weiss, Vir ginia Hughes, Carrie Biggerstaff and Ethleen Wilkins. Mr. Stevenson, manager of the Henrietta Mills, then made a very 1 impressive address, the keynote of ; which was emphasis laid upon "Opportunity." Don't stop here,'' was his plea to the boys and girls. Mr. Stevenson also read a sketch ; of the growth of the school since Prof. Lovelacce took charge, show ing more than a hundred per cent increase in both teaching force and attendance. Mr. Stevenson also denounced the saying that a young man "must sow his wild oats," and pointed out its fallacy in no uncertain terms. He used the successful career of Mr. W. S. Moore as a cotton mill man as an illustration of how determina tion to achieve high aims wins out. Mr. Stevenson closed with a strong plea for the organization of a full standard four year High School at Henrietta next year, and presented to Prof. Lovelace a Standard Dictionary as the gift of the Junior Order. Mr. Stevenson's address was heartily applauded, as was also that of Prof. Lovelace, who re sponded in earnest and eloquent words, voicing appreciation of the co-operation of the community in the success of the play. The closing exercises were con cluded Saturday night with a play of four acts entitled "A Prairie Rose," which was highly enjoyed by a large crowd. Included in the cast of characters were Harlow Brindle, Robert Neal, M. B. Ma haffee, Jr., Walter Smith, Robert Alexander, Taylor Alexander, How ard Bridges, Blanche Deßrule, Ada Smith, Zeliah Hicks and Florence Mahaffee. ALL THE NEWS OF ONION MILLS Public School Closed —Program of Exercises at Round Hill Acad emy—Other News of Interest to Our Readers. Union Mills, April 24.—Miss Le la Morris, a member of the faculty of Boiling Springs High School as instructor in the music depart ment, returned to her home here last week following the closing of the school on Wednesday. Rev. Wade Bostic, a returned Missionary from China, will fill the pulpit at Round Hill Baptist church Sunday, May 7th, at 11 o'clock a. m. Mr. Bostic is an able speaker and well known minister, | and local Baptist are fortunate in j having him come here, j Messrs. Guy Nanney and Ralph Morris, of Marion, and Fred C. Morris, of Sugar Hill, accompanied by Misses Cora Carpenter, Mary Willie Flynn and Ethel Elmore, of this place, spent Sunday very pleasantly at Chimney Rock. The Union Mills public school closed a very successful year last Thursday. Mrs. Bruce Elliott and Mrs. Flay A. Hill, both of Union Mills, were the efficient teachers during the session just closed. Mr. Sam Mashburn is visiting his daughter, Mrs. William S. Rice, in Asheville. The members of Section B. of the Round Hill B. Y. P. U., the winners in the recent contest in daily Bible reading, were royally entertained by the members of Sections A. C. and D. Friday even ing. The affair was held in the grove near the church. An abun dance of good eats featured by a winnie roast had been arranged for the occasion and added greatly to the enjoyment of the evening. A large number of Union Mills people went to Westminster this afternoon to see the ball game be tween Westminster School and Shelby, which was won by the lat ter team. The regular meeting of the Co lumbian Literary Society of Round Hill Academy last Tuesday even ing was featured by a mock trial in which Ephram Needmore was tried on the charge of stealing chickens from a local minister. The court was organized with Profes sor Skaggs as judge and Mr. Mur rel Johnson acting as solicitor. Mr. Ray Morris was the counsel for the defendant and Mr. Arthur Gray for the , prosecution. The jury rendered a verdict of not guilty. The trial was very inter esting. Rev. M. L. Buchanan is spending this week in his native county of Mitchell where he is conducting a revival meeting. The following 'clipping from a recent issue of the Courier of Co lumbus, Ga., will be of interest to many Courier readers: "Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Rodgers entertained at an informal reception Friday even ing at their home, "25 Second Avenue, for Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Rodgers, whose marriage took place April 12 in Union Mills, K C. The many friends of Mr. Rod gers welcome his bride to his new home, and extend to both hearty congratulations. During the even ing a delicious salad course was served Invited to meet Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers were Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Edwards, Mr., and Mrs A B. Daw son, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. All « n ' M *". and Mrs. E. B. Rodgers, Mr. and Mrs W. C. Sturkey, Miss Beverly Sturkey, Mrs. Lilla Morgan, Mrs. Alva Bethume and Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Rodgers." , , In a fast game played at West minster Saturday afternoon Round Hill lost to Westminster 7 to 5. The last of this series of five games between the two schools will be played in Union Mills Tues day afternoon, May 2nd. This promises to be one of the mos interesting games to be played during the Round Hill Commence ment. . » The commencement exercises 01 Round Hill Academy, as announc ed last week, will begin Saturday MINNESOTA WOMAN IN RACE FOR SENATE ' j Mrs. Peter Olesen, of Minnesota, proposes to give U. S. Senator Kellogg, Republican, a hot fight for his seat in the corning fall elections. She has the endorsement of the Democrats and also a large inde pendent following. evening, April 29th, with the recital by the Glee Club, and con tinue through May 3rd. The pro gram in detail is as follows: Saturday, April 29th, 8 p. m.— Glee Club—Recital. Sunday, April 30, 11 a. m. —Bac- calaureate sermon. Monday, May Ist, 10:30 a. m. — Declamation exercises. Monday, May st, 8 p. m.—Enter tainment by the B-Sharp Musical Club. Tuesday, May 2nd, 8 p. m.—Sen ior Play. Wednesday, May 3rd; 10:30 a. m. —Class Day Exercises and Com mencement Address. Hon. W. R. Chambers, of Mar ion, will deliver the commence ment address. Rev. F. A. Bower, pastor First Baptist church, of Morganton, was slated to preach the annual sermon, but was forced to cancel the engagement owing to other pressing duties. The baccalaureate sermon will, prob ably be delivered by Rev. J. O. P'ulbright, of Kings Mountain. FOREST CITY SCHOOLS The Forest City High and Gram mar School Commencement will begin next Tuesday evening, May 2, with the grammer school exer cises. The commencement will be concluded Friday night. * The pub lic is cordially invited to attend all the exercises. Special features of the com mencement will be the sermon by Dr. Luther Little and the address by Rev. J. E. Abernethy. These will be given in the Baptist church. All other exercises will be in the school auditorium. The debate to select the winner of the Dr. Young Memorial medal will be held Friday evening, at 8 o'clock at the school auditorium. The question will be, "Resolved, That the United States should join the League of Nations," The affirmative speakers will be Mary Alice Smith and Louise Harrill; the negative will be upheld by Hiram Watkins and Ralph Bigger staff. The Primary School gave a splendid entertainment Wednesday j evening, April 19. The auditorium j was packed to overflowing; ai number of people had to be turn- J ed away for lack of room. The literary societies will hold an election of officers and hear the farewell speeches of the Sen iors next Friday afternoon. ♦ # * TO PATRONS AND PUPILS I want to urge upon you the importance of these last days of the school term. If you have had to keep your child out to work, won't you please send him back in now to review his work, and if possible, pass his examinations; so that he can be promoted. The only method we have for testing the ability of pupils to do the next grade of work is by exam ination. No child will be promot ed without passing successfully the examination. Now is the easiest time to do this. Let the work go a few days and give the child a chance to wind up the year's work. I wish that every child could be promoted; but that will not be best for some. No one need expect promotion unless he or she stands the examinations. BENJ. L. SMITH, Supt. $1.50 per year, in Advance REGISTRARS AND JUDGES APPOINTED County Board of Election Organ ized Saturday—J. R. Anderson, Chairman; I. B. Covington, Sec retary. The County Board of Elections met and organized on Saturday, April 16. J. R. Anderson was elected chairman and I. B. Coving ton secretary. The Board, composed of J. R. Anderson, I. B. Covington and J. W. McFarland, met Saturday, April 22, and appointed Registrars and Judges for holding the primary, June 3, and the general election in November. The following were appointed: Rutherfordton Precinct—D. T. McClain, Registrar; C. B. Justice. Judge; Collett Williams, Judge. Green Hill Precinct—J. P. Jones, Registrar; R. Ledbetter, Judge; Jno. Hampton, Judge. Pleasant Hill Precinct—Grover Green, Registrar; John F.. Taylor, Judge; Verland White, Judge. Union Precinct—D. A. Lollar, Registrar; L. C. Jones, Judge; V. A. Ruppe, Judge. Sulphur Springs Precinct— R. A. Harris, Registrar; W. F. Dun can, Judge; R. W. Eaves, Judge. Owens Precinct—S. L. West brook, Registrar; Robt. Crawford, Judge; Claud Blanton, Judge. Haynes Precinct—G. O. Holland. Registrar; Gaither Kennedy, Judge: J. O. Scruggs, Judge. Cliffside Precinct —J.* T. Gilbert, Registrar; Chas. Scruggs, Judge. Henrietta Precinct —J. L. Ham rick, Registrar; J. L. Callahan, Judge. Caroleen Precinct—P. L. Ken nedy, Registrar; Carl Higgins, Judge; Ira Phillips, Judge.. Ellenboro Precinct No. 1. —J. C. Byers, Registrar; Jno. E. Glover, Judge; J. S. Allen, Judge. Ellenboro Precinct No. 2—Noak A. Green, Registrar; Geo, P. Green, Judge; J. O. Melton, Judge ! Cool Springs Precinct No. 1— Mrs. P. D. Harrill, Registrar; Andy i Higgins, Judge; J. D. Clemmer,. J Judge. I Cool Springs Precinct No. 2 | Posey Flack, Registrar; J.. B. Long, I Judge; Monroe McDonald, Judge. Duncan's Creek Precinct —Lax- ton Stroud, Registrar; O. L. Wat ers, Judge; J. O. Gettys, Judge. Golden Valley Precinct —L. S. ■ Rollins, Registrar; Creed Fortune, | Judge; D. G. Melton, Judge. Logan's Store Precinct —D. J. Long, Registrar; J. A. Long, Judge; Frank Freeman, Judge. Mount Vernon Precinct — Cray- I ton Wells, Registrar; Lee Ed fe i ton, Judge; Addie Goode, Judge.- Camp Creek Precinct —W. P. Smart, Registrar; W. G. Flack, Judge; W. M. Watson, Judge. Morgan Precinct—L. D. Hemp hill, Registrar; Frank Nanney, Judge; Geo. Hill, Judge. i Chimney Rock Precinct, No. 1— , Ed. Flynn, Registrar; W. C. Da!- ! ton, judge. i Chimney Rock Precinct, No. 2 Sid Flynn, Registrar; Z. O. Tay lor, Judge; Guilford Nanney, Judge. Gilkey Precinct—Albert Carpen ter, Registrar; G. E. Morgan, Judge; D. C. Keller, Judge. ; The registration books will open jin the various precincts in the i county Friday, April 28, and will jbe kept open until Saturday, May 20, inclusive. New voters must register to vote in the ■primary. All candidates to be voted upon in any primary must file notice of their candidacy, give party affilia tions the office for which he is a candidate and a pledge to abide by the result of and to support the party candidate nominated in such primary by the political par ty with which he affiliates. * Candidates shall pay at the time of their filing notices into the treasury of their county the sum of $5 except candidates for sur veyor, coroner and county commis sioners, who shall pay sl. These fees must be paid when notice of candidate is filed and pledge signed with County Board of Elections. Mr. J. F. Flack will at all times have pledges in his office. Any one wishing to file notice and pledge will call on him. Since the primary comes June 3. all candidates to be voted upon then must file their notice on or by May 20. This is according to Article 17, ! section 6022 and 6023 of the Elec tion law of North Carolina. 10 PAGES 60 COLUMNS
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