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Forest City Courier Published Every Thursday by The Courier Pub. Co., in the interest of Forest City and Rutherford County. Entered at the Postoffice at Forest City, N. C. f as second class matter. C. E. ALCOCK Editor H. R. CAMNITZ Manager THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1926 KIWANIS NOTES A Kiwanis play, the "Kiwanis Frolic," will be produced under the direction of Miss Marie Davenport, representing the Home Talent Pro ducing Co., of Raleigh. Miss Daven port appeared before the club Mon day evening and very readily "sold" £he club on the idea. The play is similar to the "Flapper Grandmoth er," so successfully produced here last year and will be composed en tirely of the Kiwanis membership. It is to be given at the High School auditorium on Friday tevening, Feb. 20. That Miss Davenport is a great entertainer was demonstrated Mon day evening, when she brought forth rounds of applause. The program was also enlivened by readings by three Boy Scouts, as fol lows: "What is a Scout?" by Oakland Morrison. "The Aim of Scouting," by Craig McClure. "What a Scout Must Know," by Phillip Padgett. Ladies' night next Monday evening, j WEST HENRIETTA West Henrietta, Feb. 8. —Rev. R. N. Childress delivered a wonderful sermon to his congregation at the Baptist church Sunday at 11 a. m. Those on the sick list this week are Mrs. Gordon Frasheur, Miss Ollie Frasheur, Mr. Gordon Leverette and little Jack Neal. We hope all will soon be well. Mrs. Burrell, of near Gilkey, is spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. John Lowery. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Pressley, of Hickory were Henrietta visitors Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Frasheur and Mrs. Stella Hollifield, of Forest City, FARMERS! This Bank offers you its strength, its service and its friendship. An affiliation with us will be truly helpful to you. Our helpful, friendly interest in| your progress starts when you open] your account here. THE NATIONAL BANK OF FOREST CITY J. D. Ledbetter, Pres. A. B. Price, Vice-Pres. M. W. Harriss, Cashier. Under United States Government Supervision # were welcome visitors in Henrietta Sunday afternoon. Mr. Blain Biggerstaff, Mrs. Lo retta and Misses Addie and Carrie Kimbrell and Mrs. Daisy Brindle visited at Mr. and Mrs. Dick Splawn's on Fingerville, R-l, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Barnette, of Sharron, were visitors at Mr. and Mrs. James Greene's Sunday. Rev. W. M. Reed filled his regular appointment here Saturday and Sun day at 7:00 p. m. His subject for Saturday night was "Offense" and for Sunday night "Defense." He preached two real earnest soul-stir ring sermons. There were good crowds out for each service. The death angel claimed the four weeks-old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ensley Bridges Saturday at 4:30 a. m. The funeral was conducted from the home Sunday at 1 o'clock by Rev. W. M. Reed and interment was in Hopewell cemetery. The father and mother and other children have the sympathy of their many friends. Rev. R. N. Childress was a visitor here Monday afternoon. MOVIE PROGRAM ! February llth to 17th Inclusive THURSDAY, FEB. 11th Anna Q. Nilsson and Lewis Stone in "Too Much Money." Also a com edy, "Casley Love." i Anna Q. Nilsson Is Prim Matron In New Picture. Anna Q. Nilsson will be seen today in the garb of a housekeeper—check ered apron, gingham dress and all— when First National's latest feature picture, "Too Much Money," comes to the Movie Theatre, with Miss Nil sson and Lewis Stone in the featured roles. Of course, the star wears beautiful clothes, too. But her real acting is done in a little Bronx apartment where plainly garbed, she sweeps her . own floor, scrubs her own sink and washes her own dishes. | In "Too Much Money" Miss Nils son is the wife of Lewis Stone, a | man with too much money for his ' own happiness. Her time is so taken up with social affairs that Stone de- I cides to turn his wealth over to a friend and pose before his wife as a pauper. ! "Too Much Money" is an adapta tion of Israel Zangwill's stage hit of the same title. It was directed by John Francia Dillon, under the super vision of Earl Hudson. FRIDAY, FEB. 12th Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry in "Fifth Avenue Models." Also first chapter "Fire Fighters," with a.two reel comedy, "Sunday Column." I Expensive Costume* For Philbin Picture. Lingerie, gowns, wraps and furs to an aggregated value $70,000 were ' used in one of the big scenes in "Fifth Avenue Models." Universal- Jewel starring Mary Philbin, which will be screened in the Movie theatre 'Feb. 12th. I The scene in question portrays a 'style show in the salon of a modiste ' who caters only to the most exclusive patronage, and the wearing apparel was displayed by some of the most beautiful young women obtainable 'from the "atmosphere" circles of Hollywood. The picture is a romance-drama dealing with the experiences of a lit ' tie seamstress who misjudges the at tentions of a rich young "man who first sees her when she is forced against her desires to become a man nequin. The picture was made from the adaptation of "The Best in Life," Miss Philbin plays the part of the little seamstress. Her father is a best seller by Muriel Hine. an unsuccessful artist and she is the sole support of the little family of two. The supporting cast includes Nor man Kerry, Josef Swickard, William Conklin, Rosemary Theby, Betty Francisco, Ruth Stonehouse, Rose jDione, Helen Lynch, Jean Hersholt, Robert Brower, George B. Williams, Mike Donlin, Bob McKenzie and Lee Moran, under Svend Gade's di rection. 'SATURDAY, FEB. 13th Tom Mix in "Teeth." Also a com edy, Open." War Experience Enables Lucy Fox to Save Life Of Unfortunate Stranger. Lucy Fox, who plays the heroine so charmingly in the land of make believe, had occasion to play the same role in real life while on loca tion at Lake Tahoe, California, with the Tom Mix company making "Teeth." the William Fox produc tion which is coming to the Movie Theatre Saturday, Feb. 13th. j One day when the leading lady was not working a high school girl, guest at the Tahoe Tavern, wandered too near the edge of a high cliff, lost her balance, fell down the mountain side and was severely cut about the head. No one capable of giving the girl proper care was present, so Lucy j volunteered her services. Having been a Red Cross nurse during the war she knew exactly what to do and how to do it, and was instrumental in saving the young girl's life. * J 'When complimented on her good Samaritan action, the little actress disclaimed that any credit was due her and simply said: "My experience in the war taught me the necessity | of always being provided with a first aid kit and I am only too glad I had one along and that I could help the poor girl." ! 4 MONDAY, FEB. 15th j Fred Thompson and his wonder horse, Silver King, in "The Bandit's Baby." "The Bandit's Baby!" Imagine a bandit as the judge of a baby show in a western town, where • the gun-fightnig fathers are willing ;to see that little Six-Shooter, Jr., I wins, even if they have to kill a few i judges to do it. And imagine a ban : dit who has had a young baby wished !on him! Also imagine the rescue of i this baby from under the wheels of ! a thundering Limited, a great race at a rodeo between Silver King and another horse, thrilling rides, unusu al situations and the usual Thomson stunts! Then you have a fair idea of what kind of a production this new F. B. O. picture starring Fred Thomson and his famous horse may be. It's last screening will be held at the Movie Theatre Monday, Feb. 15th, after which the Bandit, the baby and the Horse move on to con quer new fields of popularity. Del Andrews directed the picture which has an excellent cast. Marion Jack son wrote the delightful scenario from an original story by Leete Ren ick Brown. TUESDAY, FEB, 10th "Hell's High Road," and the fourth chapter "Wild West." WEDNESDAY, FEB. 16th "Are Parents People?" a Para mount special and comedy, "High Brow Stuff." Coming; "Memory Lane." "Smouldering Fires." "Hot Water," with Harold Lloyd NEWSY ITEMS | FROM SPINDALE | Splendid Letter From the Cour ier's Versatile Cor respondent- ! i Spindale, Feb. 9. —Misses Amelia Stephenson and Mabel Sanders went to Shelby Friday evening where Miss Stephenson acted as a judge in the Hoey oratorical contest. i Miss Margaret Tate spent Saturday at her home at Union Mills. Mary Katherine, the three-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Biggerstaff, is ill with tonsilitis. | Sammy Elmore is back in school after spending several days in the hospital. | Mr. M. D. Haney spent the week end with his family here. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Howard, of Mt. Holly are visiting their son, Mr. G. B. Howard and family. The Hovis house on Pleasant street has been sold to Dr. Linwood Robin son of Rutherfordton and is now oc cupied by Mrs. Bailey, who moved here from Rutherfordton. Mr. Hovis, who was formerly with the Spindale Drug Company here, recently moved to Mt. Holly. Misses Mae Nanney and Amelia Stephenson were the guests of Miss Mary Sue Hill in Rutherfordton Sun- j day at dinner. Miss Madge Wilkins of the Spin-! dale school faculty, has been kept at home for several days on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Clar ence Hauser is substituting for Miss Wilkins. The negro jubilee given under the | auspices of the Parent-Teacher Asso ciation Saturday evening at the Spindale House was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by all pres ent. Vocal quartettes, solos, read ings, a mock wedding, jokes on local j persons and a sermon on "The Flood" caused an evening of much merri ment. Mrs. Max Watson, president of the Parent-Teachers Association, de serves the thanks of the town for get ting up this enjoyable program and thereby realizing a neat sum for the treasury of the local association. | Basketball games, with final scores played at the Spindale House during the past week are as follows: I Tuesday evening, Forest City and Spindale, Forest City 41; Spindale, 43. Thursday evening, Chesnee and Spindale, Chesnee 33; Spindale 48. I Saturday afternoon, Whitney, S. C., and Spindale, Whitney 50; Spin dale 43. | Miss Jessie Harper Brown spent the week-end at her home in Monroe, i A very beneficial study course has j been completed in the Baptist church, the Senior, Intermediate and Junior organizations of the B. Y. P. U. all taking part. Mr. Waters was in charge of the Seniors while Mr. Matheny had charge of the Interme diates and Juniors. The B. Y. P. U. manual was studied during the two half hour periods each evening dur ing the week, the ladies of the church serving refreshments between classes. | ALEXANDER NEWS I I | Alexander, Feb.' B.—The young people of the B. Y. P. U. enjoyed a pleasant social last Saturday evening. The time was filled with merriment from start to finish and each one de rived much benefit from the occasion ( both social and spiritual. Dan Cupid Jwas present with an abundant supply !of keen arrows which he shot with accurate aim and lasting effect. ! The Baptist Sunday school had the largest attendance last Sunday it has had in its history. The membership committees are at work and are hav ing marked results. Mr. M. L. Rhodes, the assistant secretary, visited the night school here Monday night and made an in spiring speech. I Mrs. E. E. Loftis and two little daughters, Helen and Margaret Earle, of Hendersonville, are spend ing the week with B. B. Hester and wife. The Red Tigers of Mount Pleas iant and the Purple Hurricanes of ! Alexander school met in contest on 'the ball diamond of Mount Pleasant j Friday afternoon, February sth at j 3:30 p. m. The fight was hard and 'fierce but the Red Tigers finally j won the battle by one score. The j score was then 10 to 11 in favor of | the Red Tigers. Next Friday after noon the Purple Hurricanes will play the Red Tigers at Alexander at 3:30 p. m. The people of the village are cordially invited to be present. Do not forget to come to Sunday School next Sunday morning at 10:00 o'clock. You are specially in vited to meet with the Men's Bible class of the Baptist church. MT. PLEASANT NEWS Forest City, R-2, Feb. 9.—We are having some fine weather at present. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Bobbins spent the week-end with the latter s mother, Mrs. Pantha Holland. Miss Mamie Randall who has been with her brother and Mr. E. T. Ran dall and children for some time at Caroleen returned home Sunday. •Mr. Jake Hill and family of Cher ryville and Mr. and Mrs. Ira of Caroleen visited Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Toms Sunday. Mrs. Paul Wooten, "of Spindale, is at her father's, Mr. A. G. Randall, with mumps. Miss Bessie Toms was the guest of Miss Ovelia Summers Sunday. Mr. J. 0. Toms who has been sick "Charm" Price $13.50 A dainty strap slipper in the new shade called "Sau terne" kid, novelty cut-out strap and heel of Bois de Rose kid trim. Same model in all Patent Price $11.50 Beautiful hosiery in all the popular shades for spring. A Record Breaking Year —and a still Greater Year To Come With sales in excess of 250,000 cars, Dodge Brothers, Inc. have just completed the greatest year in their history. Had it been possible to produce cars in sufficient numbers, their increase over 1924 would have been even more substantial. This year the production problem has been mastered. A $10,000,- 000 expansion program stands completed—and the enormous out put of 1925 will be nearly doubled! Production on this stupendous scale makes possible the astound ing low prices announced January 7th. It makes them possible even though the car is better today than ever before. These are but a few of the vital refinements— Rich and attractive new colors. Absolute smoothness of engine operation. A new snap and elasticity of operation throughout. Smart and stylish new body lines. Complete vision from every angle of the sturdy all-steel body. Motor Car has always been an exceptional pro duct. With these refinements, at these new prices, it is without question the greatest value Dodge Brothers have ever offered. Touring Car $ 897 00 Roadster 895.00 Coupc Sedan - 1,006.50 Delivered Cliff side Motor Co. Cliffside, N. C. Dodge Brothers Motor Cars about two months is a little better. Mr. T. J. Toms who has been corn fined to his bed two weeks with rheu matism is not improving fast. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Randall and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Matheny visited at the home of Mr. T. J. Toms Sam day. Mr. Ulysses Toms left Sunday aft ernoon for Columbia, S. C., where he has accepted a poistion. Miss Bruce Fortune spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ulysses Toms at Mr. J. C. Tom's. Mr. and Mrs. Chivous Tate spent Sunday with Mr. Tate's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Tate. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Randall visited Mr. Gordon Toms and family Sunday. Prayer meeting was conducted by Mr. Toy Summers Sunday night and will be conducted by Miss Janette Holland next Sunday night.
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