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. n t>i '■ * **-—■■ 'T JM pyjj v' ■ y 8 . jj ■ 1 ■ • - i ' ' ■" ' ; 'IIkC - ', £ Hfc A break in the Colorado River levees In Mexico, June, 1926, vhen Imperial Valley, in California, was again thrert ened for a time with inundation. American farmers maintain more than 30 miles of these levees in this foreign coußtry to protect the property and lives of their 65,000 citizens. A total of $8,000,000 has been expended in this work without aid from the Federal government. They are now asking Congress to pass the Swing Johnson bill, which "Will give them flood protection and independence from Mexico through the construction of the Boulder Dam and All American Canal. Payment for the entire project will be provided in advance through the sale of power and water. The total cost, including dam, canal, power plant and interest, during construction, is $125,000,000, which can be paid off within twenty-five years. HENRIETTA NEWS Henrietta, March 27.—An oper etta, "A Day in Flowerdom," was given at schoolhouse by the pri mary grades last Friday night. The little ones in their flower costume made a pretty picture and the oper etta was enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Phillips have the sympathy of the community in the death of their three weeks old! baby. Rev. R. N. Childress conduct-1 ed the funeral service Friday after- j noon. Mr. and Mrs. F. 0. Hand were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. | Asbury Sunday night The senior play will be given at j the high school building Friday night J Mr. Walter Smith and sister, Mrs. j Joseph Florence, of Norfolk, Va., at- j tended! the funeral of their uncle, ] Mr. Walter Fanning last week. They j drove through from Norfolk leaving l there at 3:00 p. m. Thursday; they arrived at the home of their par-; ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Smith at 3:45 Friday morning. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fanning ad daughter, Mflss Gertrude Fanning, of Woodruff, S. C., * were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Smith last Sunday. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE Having qualified as administrator of the estate of W. T. Smart, de ceased, late of Rutherford county, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at his homo in or near Cliffside, N. C., or at the office of Ridings & Jones, Forest City, N. C., on or before March 28, 1929, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estiU e will please make immediate payment. This 28th day of March, 1928. x ( Signed) L. P. JOLLEY, Administrator. RIDINGS & JONES, Atty's. 25-4t —New— Broadcast Time Tune In i Tuesday Night at 8:30 E. S. T. The old hour was 8:00 on the Seiberling Singers over the RED CHAIN James Melton Seiberling's own tenor Orchestra-Quartette Naniwy Service Station A. D. NANNY, Mgr. NOTICE OF SUMMONS j BY PUBLICATION 5 J . j North Carolina, Rutherford county. .• In the Superior Court, before the I clerk. , Mrs. J. D. Ledbetter, Doris Led j better, and Frances Ledbetter, the last two being minors represented', I by their guardian, Mrs. J. D. Led- j J better. vs. | J Gordon Ledbetter, Marion Led- j I better, and Gold Ledbetter, the last ' j named being a minor, represented J . by his guardian, Gordon Ledbetter., ] The defendant, Marion Ledbetter, • J above named will take notice that : j an action entitled as above has been i j commenced in the superior court of •; j Rutherford county, North Carolina, 'to partition the lands owned by the ! plaintiff and defendants as tenants ' in common and heirs at law of J. D. j Ledbetter, deceased; and the said defendant will further take notice i that he is required to appear at the ' office of the clerk -of the superior court of said county on or before the 28 day of April, 1928, or within j thirty days thereafter, and answer or demur to the complaint filed in said action, or the plaintiffs will apply to the court for the relief demand in said complaint. , This the 28 day of March, 1928. (Signed) J. Y. YELTON, C. S. C. RIDINGS & JONES, Atty's. 25-4t MR. A. G. RANDALL FOR I COUNTY COMMISSIONER I | The friends of Mr. A. G. Randall I announces him as their favorite can- j j for county commissioner, in ! this issue of The Courier. Mr. i Randall is familiarly known a3 ! "Boss." He is a prominent farmer | of Mt. Pleasant community, and has j a large following of friends. He , should make a good race, and if ! elected will prove to be an efficient ! officer. I . ■ I I r Home Run Heroes \ j I#' Sj-TocASTcn; | Ine Home Ru:, King" and ::e | Crown Prince" get together as Lou , Gehrig (left) ard Uai>c Ruth (rig'.t> f"" their ]»'*turcs ;;t 'h Spring training amp .»f the \> - \ork Yankees, St. IYter . ..rg, Fj THE FOREST CITY COURIER, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1926 WAKE FOREST BASEBALL CLUB TO PLAY HERE Arrangements hive been complet ed by which the Cool Springs Base ball team will meet the Wake Forest Freshmen team on the Forest City ground on Easter Monday. This should prove one of the most inter j esting games of the season for the j local fans. Gillespie, star catcher [ for the championship Shelby High I school team, and Hord of last year's Kings Mountain team will be with the Baby Deacons when they trot out on the local diamond. The lo cals will have no easy assignment for the game on April 9, but those i who have seen the games played so : far feel that with an even break the Wake Forest Freshies will go j back with the little end of the score. | MR. J. N. JONES ENTERS RACE FOR RECORDER Mr. J. N. Jones entered the race for judge of Recorder's court this week. Mr. Jones was a member of ; the Board of Education for eight years. He says that if he is elected ; he will give all who come before j him a fair and impartial trial. Men's and Young Men's NEW EASTER SUITS Modestly Priced " j Y our new EASTER SUIT should taste. To these obvious requirements we have added quality of material plus un gmm" usually attractive colorings. ■ • The result is a collection of suits incom- parable for good looks, good value and *he assortment is unlimited, and includes single and BL/i double breasted—two and three button models. There is a suit tor y° ur typ« regardless of what it may be—whether ght, y° u are «l»ort and stout -or tall and thin—c r just average does not matter, for we can take care of your needs. ||JyHf Evel 'y Buit is fashioned along lines that assure freedom and t ® mfort ~ and is beautifully tailored and perfectly cut. a " new weaves and new colors. jU SOCIETY BRAND ® We Have a Derby For You CARROLL & BYERS CO. Better Merchandise For Same Money. ~ ~ s Forest City, N.'C. PRELIMINARY MUSIC CONTEST The Preliminary contest of the Music Memory contest will be held Saturday morning, April 7, at the Cool Springs High school, beginning 9 a. m. Loyalty is all very fine, but usually the* fellow who will lie for you will lie to you. A modern man recenty said that the modern man is superior to the ancient Greeks. Italy is to have a national theatre, but 'Mussolini will see to it that there's only one leading man. What the Senate needs now is some one with a good, strong voice to shout, "louder and funnier." They're teaching convicts trades now, but they probably won't make traveling salesmen out of any of them. Lindbergh sets politicians a good example by always keeping his feet on the ground except whe'n he's fly ing. A commission has been busy com paring the amount of dust in the air in a number of different cities and it may help some if the report urges people to keep their mouth shut so they don't get dust in their lungs. MIKADO Have Your Scribbling? Louise Rice, world famous graphologist, can positively read your talents, virtues and faults in the drawings, words and what nots that you scribble when "lost in thought". Send your " scribblings " or signature for analysis. Enclose the picture of the Mikado head, cut from a box of Mikado pencils, and ten cents. Address Louise Rice, care of EAGLE PENCIL CO.. NEW YORK CITY EVERY WEEK IS THE SECRET Our finest buildings are built one brick at a time. Just so is a thrift account. Small weekly payments will accomplish this. Most every big accomplishment is merely made up doing small things. A good book is written one word at a time. Start a thrift account and you have a surprise awaiting you—pleasant, too. Our April Series Opens on the Seventh Start That Long Delayed Thrift Account 1 Share —333 Weeks at 25c 100.00 5 Shares—333 Weeks at $1.25 500.00 10 Shares—333 Weeks at $2.50 1000.00 20 Shares—333 Weeks at $5.00 2000.00 OUR INSTITUTION IS COMMITTED TO REGULARITY IN THRIFT. WE STRESS THE WISDOM OF PUTTING YOUR THRIFT ON A WEEKLY BASIS. April 7th is the Date FOREST CITY BUILDING & LOAN ASS'N. R. L. Reinhardt, Pres. W. L. Brown, Treas.
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