FOREST CITY COURIER
Published Every Thursday in the
interest of Forest City and Ruther
fond County.
Entered Aug. 22, 1918, at the post
office at Forest City, N. C., as second
class matter under act of Congress
of March 3, 1879.
C. E. ALCOCK ... Editor and Owner
CLARENCE GRIFFIN—News Editor
£ T RS. C. E. ALCOCK Society Editor
ARVAL ALCOCK Asst. Manager
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 1931.
RANDOM NOTES
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Write it 1931. •.
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Now is the time to begin paying
your debts. Keep the debt paying
checks going on their merry rounds
—and watch business, piek up. This
debt paying idea, sponsored by the
Kiwanis Club, will give the new
year a great impetus and put con
fidence into our people. One of the
causes of the "hard times" has been
that many people would not turn
loose the dollar, either to pay bills
or purchase needed things.
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Forest City has gained more than
state-wide publicity on account of
the Christmas decorations. Being
pronounced the most beautifully
decorated small city in the state is
a great honor—and proves to the
-world-that -this- is a live and pro
gressive -city,: The city fathers, the
business men and the citizens of
the city * generally are to be con
gratulated uptfn the public spirit an"l
co-operation exhibited in the city's
Christmas decorations.
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'", spjj?rs.cistiQn is one. 'the rarest
of ."the virtues and one of the most
beautiful, and when met. in full
bloom certainly warms the cockles
of one's heart. The editor of The,
Courier was almost overwhelmed 1
when he learned that Mr. Stoier F. I
Dunagan, chairman of the County j
Democratic Executive Committee, j
had decided to give one year's sub- J
scrrpUon to this paper to every j
member of the committee as a j
HORN'S THEATRE
It has been our endeavor to give a very appropriate farewell of the
old year and a jubilant usher of the New Year, so we. are providing - the
greatest musical show ever produced, which will sing out the old and ring
in the new chap, who we are to watch and labor with for the next 12 months
PAUL WHITEMAN in
"KING OF JAZZ"
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Which is a good, long, enjoyable show, with which comes "Kiddies'
Revue". Both pictures in beautiful technicolor or natural colors with
their red, white, blue, yellow or whatever the costume or person should
require, and the color also harmonizes with the gay colors of Christmas
and the fancy tints of the garments of the new born Year.
While dealing with the old year and the new year, we do not want
the chance to slip for expressing our hearty appreciation for the co-opera
tion our Rutherford countians have given us during the old year, and for
this hearty co-operation, we are in position to give you some tips for the
new year. It has been our greatest aim and effort during the operation
of the entertainment centre to give the best the world would afford in
this line, and, keeping step with the producers, as A 1 Jolson puts it, "yoa
«.\m t seen nothin \tt in comparison with some you will see in the ne?r
future. So keep an eye on our programs.
DECEMBER 31st AND JANUARY Ist.
"KING OF JAZZ"
and "KIDDIES REVUE." All colors. The Beautiful.
JANUARY 2nd and 3rd.
"A LADY'S MORALS"
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Starring Grace Moore, Reginald Denny and others.
POX NEWS, COMEDY and 7th Chapter "INDIANS ARE COMING"
JANUARY sth and 6th.
"OUTSIDE THE LAW"
FOX NEWS and "VOICE OF HOLLYWOOD."
and sent out a let- .
k ter to these gentlemen, praising the j
efforts of this paper in the' last earn- ;
, paign. We feel very grateful toward i
Mr. Dunagan, who so generously ,
gave us credit for work in the cam- j
paign, while really the lion's share ;
should go to that gentleman, who!,
I did such great work for the success j,
. of the ticket under the most trying j
circumstances Rutherford Democra-j
cy has been called upon to face in ,
many a long year. Without his abili
ty, his earnestness, his untiring ener- ;
gy and forcefulness and innate love
of the cause, there would have been
. a different story to tell following
the election. And, in passing, we
i wish to congratulate every member
I of the committee for their earnest (
[ efforts to win success for the Demo- j
cratic party. .
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Don't get discouraged at the lit- ;
■ tie temporary slump following the
: Christmas holiday trade. The out- ■
1 look is bright and trade will show a
' quick pick-up. A great stimulus
would be some advertising in The 1
Courier. Our merchants have the ,
goods. The Courier has the circula- J
tion. Let's bring 'em to Forest
to do their buying. j*
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Kind reader, don't get discourag- •.
Ed when you look over this issue ; 1
of The Courier. It is only an abbr?- ; v
viated number gotten out ,follow- x
ing the holidays, and we expect to c
get back to normal next week.
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On this New Year's day, The'
Courier wishes to extend thanks and .
appreciation to the many correspon
de its of the paper who labored so
diligently and faithfully during the
past year in providing the news from
the various sections of the county. 1
They have done a great work, not
only for the paper, but for the com- j
munities which they serve. To each
and every faithful one, we would
say, keep up the good work. Boost
your community through the columns
on this paper. ;
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Just another thought: We wonder j
if the business men of the city fully:,
appreciate what our theatre opera- t
ators are doing toward bringing s
crowds to the city? In the furnish
' ing of good programs and in adver- |
I tising, they are bringing hundreds j
'to the city who would not other-1
'wise come here. And they not only'
come to see the shows, but spend [j
money here with the business houses. j s
. A pleased patron of the theatres is i y
! very apt to become a profitable and '
[ pleased patron of the stores.
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THE FOREST CITY rnURIER. FOREST CITY. N. C.
WILSON-HARRIS NUPTIALS
SOLEMNIZED CHRISTMAS
Caroleen, Dec. 2 ( J. —A wedding
marked by its charm and simplicity
took place at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. G. C: Hardin at one o'clock
Christmas eve when Mrs. Hardin'?
sister Miss Nolle Harris became th"
bride of Mr. Evan Morris Wilson
Rev. W. Reid Harris of Spruce
Pine, brother of the bride performed
the ceremony. The beautiful and im
pressive ring service being used.
Little Martha Jane Hardin, neice of
the bride was ring bearer. She car
ried the ring on a Poinsetta. Only
the immediate families and close
friends were present.
Preceding the ceremony Mrs. Clyde
Mahaffee played an instrumental
solo "A Melody of Love." Mrs. Ma
haffee sang "I Love You Truly" and
"Oh Promise Me". She was accom
panied on the piano by Mrs. Robert
Bland.
The rooms were attractively dec
orated with Christmas colors. The
large reception hall where the mar
riage took place being especially
beautiful. The bridal party entered
to the strains of the wedding march
from Lohengrin. Miss Glenn Harris
was maid of "honor and her sister's
only attendant. During the cere
mony McDowell's ''To a Wild Rose"
was played softly and Mendelssohn's
wedding march was used for a re
cessional. The vows were spoken at
an improvised altar, under a wed
ding bell of mistletoe and holly.
Mrs. Wilson is a daughter of Mrs.
E. C. Harris. She is a graduate of!
Weaver college. Since her gradua-1
tion she has taught in this county j
and other counties in the state. She
has a wide circle of friends who
will be interested in her marriage.
The groom is a son of Mr. and
Mrs. R. W. Wilson. He received his
education at Weaver college and
North Carolina State college. He
hs taught for a number of years
and is teaching math at Bellwood
this year.
Mrs. Wilson never looked more
iovelv than she did in her dress of
powder blue with tan trimmings
and accessories to match. After a
short honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. Wil
son will be at home in Fallston.
KIWANIS CLUB.
Dr. R. R. Howes, newly elected
president of the Kiwanis Club, was
inducted into office Monday night,
succeeding- Mr. Howard Doggett
who served so ably during the past
year.
Limited space this week precludes
a long write-up of the Monday night
meeting, but The Courier hopes next
week to review some of the club's
accomplishments for the past year
and present some of the goals and
aspirations of the club for the new
Funeral Held For
John L. Robbins
Harris, R-l, Dec. 30.—Funeral
services for Mr. John L.
aged years and 10 months, were
held at Holly Springs Baptist church
Monday. Mr. Robbins died Sunday
after a short illness.
He is survived by his widow, nine
I children and five grandchildren. The
j children are Mrs. J. J. Splawn, of
j Harris, Mrs. C. L. Early, of Chero
j kee Falls, Misses Arrie and Sarah
ißobbins at home; Paul Robbins, of
j Atlanta; Garland, Alfred. G. B. and
| William Robbins, of Foresi City.
Mrs. T. A. Toms
Dies In Georgia
Mi-s. T. A. Toms, aged 49, died
in Americus, Ga., last Sunday, after
an illness ot five days of pneumon
ia. Funeral services were held Mon
day in Americus, Ga., and interment
took place at the Americus Baptist
church.
Mrs. Toms is survived by her hus
band and by her father, G. W. Math*
eny, of Gilkey; five brothers, J. W.
Matheny, of Forest City; T. C.
Matheny, of Caroleen; G. C. Math
eny, Harris; F. T. Matheny, Gaffney;
Claude Matheny, Washington, D. C :
three sisters, Mrs. John McFall, of
Caioleen; Mrs. Crawford
and Mrs. Albert Short, of Shelby.
Several children also survive.
Mr. and Mrs. Toms and family
foimerly resided in" Rutherford
county, before moving to Georgia.
Mrs. McFall, Mrs. Crawford, Mess
rs. J. W. Matheny and Wade Math
eny attended the funeral in Ameri
,cus Monday.
Watch the Label on your paper,
the date thereon shows when it
expires.
PEOPLES DRUG STORE
BUYS HALL-RUDISILL STOCK
The Peoples Drug Store*has pur
chased the stock of the Hall-Rudisill
Drug Co., and opened in the old
stand. When interviewed by a Cou
rier reporter, Dr. R. L. Reinhardt,
head of the Peoples Drug Store,
stated that they were undetermin
ed as to just what course they would
pursue in regard to the new pur
chase, but did say that they intend
ed to start a sale next week to close
Grandmother's
mm BREAD
FULL POUND *7O.
Wrsippcd Loaf Jj
TOMATOESrS 4c „ 2 29*
CAMPBELL'S BEANS 3c»20 c
SAUERKRAUT 3 £„ s 2 25^
Rajah Brand Fancy
SALAD DRESSING BLUEROSE
O SMALL or PINT »i. Rice
JARS JAR £H Poo „ d -
Rajah Brand
SANDWICH SPREAD Pink Salmon
3 SMALL 9C/> 9 OUNCE 1 C Cans
JARS jar .. .. ID* For 25c
Best Granulated Sugar, lb. 5c
A&P PLAIN OR SELF RISING 24 Lb. 98 Lb
FLOUR 72°
BUTTER Or Brookfield lb. 35c
Aunt Jemima Sultan ¥""%* .
PANCAKE PintO
BUCKWHEAT Rg-Jj, -
EIA IT p Assorted Flavors M-Jr.& .Iw
2 packages 25-- r uw " 45c lb. 5c
SPINACH tr„7 3 Cam 2S C
QUAKER GRITS 3 »» 25c
CAMAY SOAP 3 Cakes 13c
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Fresh Cocoa nuts 3 for
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Grapefruit 6 for 25c
Oranges, doz. 12jc, 15c, 19c
LEMONS, doz. ' 25c
CIR"AT ATLANTIC IB^CII IFIIC "IS
out the Hall-Rudisill stock. As to j 1
continuing business at the Hall-''
Rudisill stand will be determined lat-;
er. !
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! Ladies, a wonderful opportunity::
| All my felt hats, former values to j
I $3.50, to close out now at 95c. Mrs. j
;E. E. McCurry. j
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j We have a beautiful new lot of :
(velvet ribbon, to close out at 10c |
i yard. Mrs. E. E. McCurry. ;
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