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RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S BIGGEST AND BEST NEWSPAPER VOL. VII—No. 21 "FLAPPER GRANDMOTHER" TO 1 Bi PRESENTED MARCH 6th Given Under Auspices! of Purest ucy High School. A delightful musical comedy will be given at the school auditorium Friday evening, March 10th. This play is under the direction of Miss Shelton, who is considered the most efficient trainer of the Wayne P. Sewell Lyceum Company, of Atlanta, Georgia. • "The Flapper Grandmother" is one of the best home-talent productions ever staged in the South. The out standing characters which are the ridiculous matrons, the debutante Flapper Chorus, the charming Flap per Grandmother, and her two grand daughters will surely give you your money's worth. The plot holds your interest thru out, the humor is rare and refresh ing, the action swift moving, the songs catchy. The comedy clean and wholesome, with a laugh in every line. Cast Of Characters: Andrew Spriggins, who believes in nothing modern —Mr. T. G. Stone. Mat Spriggins, his wife, who wants to be up-to-date—Miss Claire Reid. Lena Spriggins, the wild child — Miss Margaret Bostic. Belinda Spriggins, old fashion type —Miss Ruth Moore. Maggie Pepper, the Flapper Grand mother —Miss Juanita Minish. (Who is Mat's mother). Dick Tate, a motor cop—Fred Streetman. Jimmy Swift, auto agent—E. G. Lee. , Bobby Swift, a nice, sweet, sissy boy—Clarence Parks. Dr. Joy, village doctor, in love with Grandma —Mr. A. C. Finch. Count Seekem Rich, Englishman who followed Grandma home from Europe—Mr. F. I. Barber. Rastus Jones, gentleman of color —Clyde Finley. Lilly White, lady of color, to be played by a man—Mr. Dick Minish. Mike Flanningan, an expressman— Flappers Margaret Moore, Lila Padgett, Dorothy Bostic, Hazel Tate, Ollie Tate, Sue Collins, Mrs. Walsh Moore and Leona Rollins. Jelly Beans C. L. Moore, Eugene Whisnant and James Ayers. Door Knob Chorus Francis Stalnaker, Dorothy Ed wards, Argyle Edwards, Nell Thomas, Helen Thomas, Mary Logan King, Ruth Atchley, Marjory Padgett. Raff Dolls. Dorothy Turner, Margaret Mears, Mattie Mills, Mary Leslie Thomas, Jean Duncan, Dorothy Wilkie, Win nifred Gray, Lynette Gibson. Since a number of the cast found it impossible to go out of town March 7th, it was decided not to take the "Flapper Grandmother" to Cliffside. Reserve seats will be placed on sale at the Peoples Drug Store Thurs day morning. Out-of-town orders will be given prompt attention. This play has made a big hit in every town it has been played. It causes people to laugh who haven't laughed for years. The audience re covers from one convulsion of laugh ter only to go into another. Come; get your share of the fun. Admission Children 35c Adults 50c Reserved Seats 75c FORD CAR STOLEN; PROMPTLY RECOVERED The good work of Messrs. C. K. McDaniel and Ed. Smart, following a blowout on the Ford car belonging to Mr. Clarence Morris, was responsi ble for the quick recovery of Mr. Morris' car, which was stolen from in front of the Methodist church on the night of Feb. 22nd. When the -car was missed, tke above gentlemen immediately started out Highway No. 20, while others went in other direc tions. They found the car abandoned •on the road leading to the farm of Mr. Bob Harrill. The thief, having a flat tire, and fearing pursuit, left the ear with the switch key still in position. The man s tracks were plainly visible for some distance, which suggests the idea that had blood hounds been available, he would have been easily captured. FOREST CITY CO URIER GOODPROGRAM "Educationtal Night" Featured With Splendid Talks; Business Transacted. "Educational Night" at the Ki wanis Club Monday evening was marked by a good attendance, an un usually good supper and a program of enlightenment as well as entertain ment. First business to come before the Club was the endorsement of the pro posal to limit the members of the State Highway Commission to nine. Commendation of the good work of Messrs. Page and Kistler was also in cluded in the resolution. Motion carried that the club put on the program at a joint meeting of the Rutherfordton, Forest City and Shelby clubs at the latter city on the night of Thursday, April 9th. This event will take the place of the regu lar weekly meeting of the local club. Dr. Duncan, prime mover in the proposition, reported that it was practically assured that the county would have a meat and milk inspec tor by the fifteenth of April. Dr. Ayers opened the educational program by announcing speakers for the subject, "What Should 'Our Schools Do in the Moral and Religi ous Training of Children." Prof. J. W. Eaks, taking the moral training as his theme, told of the chapel exercises at the local schools, stating that in this period came Scrip tural reading or Bible stories, poems, etc, which tended to raise the moral tone. Prof. Eaks also stated that they were working with success along the line of raising the standard in re gard to examinations, in which there was splendid co-operation on the part of the teachers. He closed by mentioning the spirit of fair play generated in the athletics of the school. Dr. W. R. Ware followed, using the religious training of students as his theme. He first felicitated the club, stating that the social fellow ship of Kiwanis adds to the moral tone and business uplift of the city. "Christianity is the biggest thing in life," said Dr. Ware in discussing the relationship of the citizens to the schools. He brought out many fine thoughts in discussing the schools, saying that a careful investigation should be made as to how money is spent for our schools, for which we should expect moral, intellectual and religious dividends. Dr. Ware struck the keynote in stating that children are the most priceless things in life and that the greatest joy comes from their mak ing good in life's work. He brought out many good points on child train ing and stressed Bible reading in the home, deploring the fact that this is one item that is being sadly neglected in many homes. Dr. Ware closed by telling of the awakening throughout the state and what can and will be done along the line of religious training for our children. Dr. Ayers furnished some startling statistics, bringing out the lamentable fact, according to a high authority, that 80 per cent of the students ma triculating at the colleges and univer sities were Atheistic in tendency. Proper early training in the homes and the schools, according to the speaker, would have eliminated a large percent of this deplorable con dition. The attendance prize went to Mr. J. R. Moore. Guests for the evening were Misses Minish and Shelton and Mrs. J. M. Edwards. The members of the crack school basketball team will be guests of the club at the next meeting. The residence of Vico Mills, col ored, near Cool Springs cemetery, was destroyed by fire last Saturday morning. Practically nothing was saved and the loss is a heavy one. AT KIWANIS CLUB RESIDENCE BURNED PUBLISH ED IN THE INTEREST OF FOREST CITY Ai\D RUTHERFORD «I>UNT> FOREST CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1925 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME SATURDAY Forest City to Meet Ruther ford ton, With Silver Cup Going to Winner Last Monday afternoon at the Fair Grounds the Ellenboro basketball team was put out of the running for the county championship by Forest City to the tune of 26 to 10. Each team scored two points in the First period and it looked as if there would be no easy victory for anybody, but things changed in the second quarter when Dorsey and Sherrill began to find the basket. This period ended 14 to 7 in favor of the locals. In the third period the visitors failed to "score but managed to ring up three points in the last. Forest City got 12 during this half. By defeating Ellenboro Forest City won the right to play Rutherfordton for the cpunty championship. The game is scheduled for Saturday night, March 7th. At Spindale, the winner of this game will be entitled to the silver loving cup now held by Forest City. Line-up: Forest City Position Ellenboro Ayers Bridges R. F. Dorsey - Smart L. F. Sherrill Burns C. Tedder Owens R. G. Wilkie Allen L. G. Subs: Forest City, Harrill, Moore. Referee: Smith. HOLLIFIELD-LEE Rutherfordton, Feb. 28.—Chas. Hollifield and Mrs. Reuben Lee were married here Wednesday night at the home of the bride by Rev. M. A. Adams. The groom is a well known young man while the bride is the widow of former Officer Reuben Lee, who was killed some years ago. MILLER-GREEN Rutherfordton, Feb. 28. —Collett Miller, Jr., and Miss Ruth Green, of Tryon were recently married at the home of the bride's parents in Tryon, Mr. and Mrs. Terrell Green. The bride is charming and industrious. She is well educated and has a host of friends who will be interested in her marriage. Mr. Miller is the promising son of A. F. Miller of this place. FLORENCE MILL NEWS The flu is raging in this vicinity, Mrs. Doff Laughter is very ill at this writing. Mrs. John Green, Mrs. Myrtle Barnes, Mrs. Alice Lawson, Miss Mary Johnson, Misses Hettie and Ovis Lynch, little Ruth Hoke and lit tle Reed Sisk are all on the sick list. Mrs. Hardin Slightly Burned. Mrs. Dewey Hardin caught on fire Tuesday morning from the grate. Her burns are not serious but her hus band got his hands badly burned try ing to put the blaze out. Mr. James Gee Dead. Our community was saddened last Wednesday when news came here that Mr. James Gee, was dead. Mr. Gee was one among the oldest citi zens of Forest City, but for the last few months has been making his home at Rutherfordton. His funer al was conducted at the Missionary Methodist church, where he has been a member for a number of years, by Rev. L. M. Epley, assisted by Rev. C. J. Goforth. He leaves a wife, two sons and four daughters, several grand children and a large number of sorrowing friends to mourn his loss. His body was laid to rest in Pleasant Grove cemetery. Miss Myrtle Sisk, Messrs. Walter Sisk, Plato Sisk, Laxton Hardin, Rev. and Mrs. C. J. Goforth and Rev. Spurgeon Scruggs attended the 11:00 o'clock service at the Missionary Methodist church at Shelby last Sun day morning, where Rev. H. C. Sisk is in charge. After which they all enjoyed a nice birthday dinner at the home of Mr.. Ben Curtis, in honor of his mother, who was 82 years of age. PROGRAM FOR BOYS' CONFERENCE Is Practically Complete With Strong List Of Speakers and Leaders. The Older Boys' Conference pro gram is practically complete, with an unusually strong list of speakers and leaders. The Conference will begin with an organization meeting at the Baptist church Friday after noon, March 13th. While this meet ing is scheduled to begin at 4:00 o'clock, it is pointed out that the boys will do well to assemble as soon after three o'clock as possible to al low time for registration, meeting old friends, etc. Professor W. R. Hill and his reception committee will be on hand to take care of this feature and, help everybody to feel at home from the start. The first session will be called to order by Capt. B. L. Smith, after which the delegates will elect their officers. The big banquet will be held at the Isother mal Hotel at 7:30. The various dele gations will be seated together and are expected to bring along a plenti ful supply of yells to keep things lively. It is announced that the Spin dale band will be there also. Dr. J. E. Abernethy of Charlotte, will de- , liver the banquet address. A feature of the Saturday morn ing session, 10 o'clock, will be a num ber of talks by boys from the various delegations. Following these talks, Harry Price, senior at Davidson Col lege, will deliver a snappy address, i Mr. Price is strong on athletics and a fine speaker. At the afternoon ses sion the boys and interested adult leaders will have the privilege of hearing Dr. R. L. Lemons of Shelby. Dr. Lemons is an unusually strong speaker and knows how to interest young people. A committee headed by Dr. A. C. Duncan is arranging a basketball game immediately follow ing the afternoon session. Saturday night at 7:30 there will be a discussion group by the boys, followed by an address by Dr. C. M. Richards, of Davidson. Dr. Richards will deliver a second address at the closing session Sunday afternoon at' 3 o'clock. It is claimed by those in charge of the program that the Sun day afternoon session will be the cli max of the conference. It is expect ed that all delegates and*a large number of other boys from all parts of the county will attend the Sunday 1 afternoon meeting. With the exception of the banquet at the Isothermal hotel, all session will be held in the Rutherfordton Baptist church. HENRIETTA NEWS Henrietta, March 3. —The Inter mediate B. Y. P. U. gave a social at the Community House Saturday eve ning at 7:30 o'clock. About forty young people were present. After many interesting games and contests, delicious refreshments were served. Miss Rose Gaffney and her mother, Mrs. I. N. Miller, spent Sunday in Spartanburg. The B Natural Music Club met at the home of Miss Mary Whitehead Friday afternoon where the follow ing program was given: Piano solo: "Polish Country Dance"—Krentzlin —By Bernice Jen kins. Musical reading—"William Payne" —Ashford—By Lois Whisnant. Vocal solo—"Star Eyes"—Speaks —By Emily Camp. Piano solo—Wedding Day—Grieg —By Lucile Wall. Songs—By all. After delicious refreshments were served a truth meeting was held where every one heard the good and the bad things about each other. Mr. Glen Deck, Misses Mary, Kate and Nell Deck and Mr. Henry Car son were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Freeman, Sunday. Surprise Wedding. Mr. Miles Green and Miss Vera Revis surprised their many friends by getting married last Sunday. Rev. C. C. Matheny, pastor of the Flor ence Baptist church, performed the ceremony. Mr. Green is the son of Mr. John Green, of this place, . t highly esteemed. Mrs. Green is r East Flat Rock. We wish for a long and successful life. HOPEWELL NEWS Ellenboro, R-3, March 2.—Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Robbins spent Sunday with the former's parents, Mr. J. D. Robbins. Those visiting the home of Mr. L. B. Rollins Sunday were: Messrs. Dewey Rollins and Mr. Edd Chatman, Mrs. Mae Chatman, Alma Bland and Miss Diza Hall, all of Spindale. Miss Elma Robbins spent last week with Miss Alma Bland, of Spindale. The family of Mr. J. R. Bailey is down with the "flu". There will be an entertainment at Hollis school house March 28. Every body is nvited to attend. Miss Hattie Jenkins, of Cliffside, spent Sunday with Misses Effie Mae and Alma Robbins. The little son of Mr. Julius Walker has had pneumonia some time but is getting along nicely now. Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Carpenter spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Rob bins. Mr. John Curtiss' wife is very ill at this writing. Mr. Charlie Black spent Sunday night at the home of Mr. L. B. Rol lins. Miss Eva Rollins is ill at this writ ing. Mr. and Mrs. Whisnant spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clingman Black. Mr. June Biggerstaff died at his home last Wednesday morning after a long period of sickness and was buried at Sandy Level Thursday morning at twelve o'clock. Mrs. Hattie Crow, wife of Mr. Audley Crow, near Mt. Olive, is at the hospital at this writing, we are sorry to note. There will be preaching at the Wesleyan Methodist church Sunday. Mr. Hatcher Lee's wife and little son, of near Walls, are ill at this writing. PROGRAM OF SANDY RUN SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION First Baptist Church, Forest City, March 8, 1925 at 2:15 p. m.: I—Song.l—Song. 2—Prayer—Dr. W. A. Ayers. 3 —Quartet. 4 —Why we are here—C. C. Math eny. s—The5 —The Sunday School as a Crime Antidote —R. E. Price. 6—Some aims for our Sunday School—W. T. Tate. 7 —Twelve Standard Sunday Schools for the Association —A. R. Waters. B—What8 —What I want my Sunday School to be this year—By ten Supts. 9—Quartet. 10 —The Sunday School and the Rural Church —J. N. Barnett. 11—Open Discussion —An Associa tional Organization as a means of de veloping our Sunday Schools. A. R. WATERS, Associational Worker. CAN YOU BEAT IT? The offer of The Courier, giving this paper one year, the Southern Ruralist one year and the Dixie Map, all for $2.00 is the best subscription offer we have ever made. This map will have to be seen to be appreciat ed. Call at this office and see just what a valuable thing it will be to your home. Farmers will appreciate The Southern Ruralist and all should take their county paper. The low price of $2 gets all three. Mail or ders promptly attended to. Send us that $2 check today. ENJOY PRIVATE SCREENING OF "ABRAHAM LINCOLN" A number of Forest City folk en joyed the private screening of the master photoplay, "Abraham Lin coln," as guests of M:. Chas. Moore at the Cliffside Theatre Monday eve ning. The picture is a gripping one of great historical interest and portrays the life of Lincoln in a way to prove the worth and character of the man. It is replete with interest throughout and shows thorough preparation and master handling of the subject by the producers. The characterization of Lincoln is superb and makes one feel that he sees the maivifi actual life. His great kindliness and firmness of character are brought out as a pre dominant feature of Lincoln's life. This is a picture that is worth while to see. Large crowds will no doubt attend the regular showings this week-end, March 5, 6 and 7th, at the Ciiffside Theater. $1.50 Per Year In Ad/a- NEWS FROM ! RUTHERFORD! 7 ) County Wants Meat and Mil Inspector—Other News Of Interest. Rutherfordton, March 3.—Tl Rutherfordton Kiwanis Club went o record favoring meat and milk inspe tion for this county. Dr. A C D': t can, president of the Forest Cuv >C wanis Club, headed a deleg to which met with the club and l)i Duncan advocated the inspection i an enthusiastic? speech. Drs. Dune m C. F. Gold and Attorney N. C. I'mri were appointed a committee to worl on details, and if necessary, secure special legislation on this matter The club decided to hold its n ' xt meeting in Spindale, March 5 A delegation from the Spartanburg Club is expected to visit the club soon and give a program. The county-wide teachers and par ent-teacher meeting will be held here March 7. Miss Mary C. Cole man, head of the department of physical education of the North Carolina College for Women, Greens boro, will be the principal speaker. Other speakers will appear on the program. The County Forest Fire Warden and several township wardens hold a meeting here in the cour ho se and discussed matters of import in e. Dr. J.- E. Abernethy, of Char o e, well-known Methodist minister, will deliver the opening address at the Older Boys' Conference here Friday night, March 13, at the Isothermal Hotel at 7:30 o'clock. Plans are underway for this conference. Among the speakers who have already been secured for the conference are: Har ry Price, of Davidson College; Dr. R. L. Lemons, of Shelby; Dr. C. M. Richards, of Davidson College, and Grady Leonard, of Hickory. About 200 boys are expected to attend. A total of 67 people were exam ined at the free tuberculosis clinic conducted by County Health Officer J. C. Twitty and the State Sanito rium. Sheriff W. C. Hardin and his corps of officers continue to war on blockaders and bootleggers. They captured a copper still, 60-gallon capacity, near the Rutherford-Polk county line. Officers Yates Duncan and 0. D. Barrs captured a touring car and two white men from South Carolina with over two gallons of whiskey in their possession. They were lodged in jail, but later gave bond for their appearance at court. The men of the Methodist church met Monday night and organized a club known as "The Men's Metho dist Club." It will meet monthly. O. E. S. OFFICERS The following officers were elect ed for the ensuing year on March 3, at the regular meeting of the Or der Eastern Star: Worthy Matron —Miss Kate Mc- Farland. Worthy Patron —Mr. F. I. Barber. Associate Matron—Mrs. C. E. Al cock. Secretary—Mrs. F. I. Barber. Treasurer —Mrs. Ida Blanton. Conductress —Mrs. A. W. Falvey. Associate-Conductress —Mrs. Thos. G. Stone. Adah —Miss Flora Marks. Ruth—Mrs. Geo. P. Reid. Esther —Mrs. Frank R. Wilkins. Martha—Miss Emma Jane Daltom. Electa—Mrs. R. E. Biggerstaff. Chaplin—Rev. John S. Wood. Warder—Mr. Thos. G. Stone. Sentinel —Mr. Forestus Bridges. Organist—Miss Louise Wilkie. Marshal—Mrs. Clara Collins. NEGRO MINSTREL There will be a Negro Minstrel given at Round Hill Academy, Friday night, Feb. 6. There will be a va riety of original jokes, a negro ser mon, quartettes and solos. There will be two hours of laughter. Come out and be with us, we promise you a real • good time. Admission 25c and 35e. NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING The annual meeting of the stock holders of Forest City, B. & L. As sociation will be held in the office of the Association on the 16th day of March, 1925. W. L. Brown, Treas. 21- 10 Pages
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