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(/ocfcfp* 1 BY MRS. C. E. ALCOCK The help of friends will make this column more interesting. Pleas© all 140 and report itefhs for this column. All news items of interest to women are welcomed. Delightful Party. Miss Hazel Newton delightfully itertained a number of her friends ith a party Saturday evening at r home on Park street. Fruits and candies were served to .he following guests: Misses Kath leen Smith, Pauline Erwin, Mildred Smith, Rebecca Hutchins, Lorena Newton, Minnie Sue Keeter, Estelle McSwain, and Eugenia Watson and Messrs. Willie Moore, Roscoe Phil lips, Howard Daniel, Albert Harrill, Clarence Newton, James Griffin, George and Kenneth Putnam, Bob Padgett, Clarence Berry, Fred Hay nes, Roscoe Lawter, Victor Shytles, Charles Crawley, Worth Daniel, Wal ter Owens, Claude Camp and Earnest Hunt. The Grocery Store Where Courtesy and Service Prevail But not only that—we have the largest, most complete stock of pure, fresh groceries in town at the lowest prices. Trade with us and you'll al ways get real VALUE! We have anything you may require in the line of groceries —and always the best of any particular product. Just give us a trial. SANDERS' GROCETERIA 'Phone 56 Forest City, N. C. POULTRY CAR \ Rutherfordton Seaboard Depot: Monday, Jan. 13, I—6 P. M. Tuesday, Jan. 14. B—lo A. M. Ellenboro Seaboard Depot: Tuesday, Jan. 14. I—s P. M. Leghorn Hens Heavy Hens c lb- Roosters Turkeys 23c and 18c lb. F. p. PATTON, County Agent Griff in-Vaughn. Forest City, R-2, Jan. 6. —A wed ding of interest to a large circle of friends was that of Mr. Landrum W. Griffin, of Fort Oglethrope, Ga., and Miss Nellie Mae Vaughn, of Greenville, S. C., which occurred at Greenville Christmas. Mr. Griffin, who is a trooper *n the 105 th cavalry, at Fort Ogle thrope, was spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Griffin, when the wedding occurred. Mr. Griffin has returned to Fort 0 Oglethrope, and Mrs. Griffin return ed to Greenville, S. C., where she will make her home for the present. * * * Gamble-Waters. A marriage that came as a sur prise to their many friends was that of Miss Inez Waters to Mr. Spencer Gamble. The wedding took place at the home of Judge Hicks in Spar tanburg, S. C., on Sunday, Dec. 29th, Only the necessary witnesses being present. I Miss Waters is the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Waters, Forest City, R-2. For the past year she has been an efficient saleslady at Efirds Department store. Mr. Gamble is a prosperous and well known young farmer of the Golden Valley section, where they will make their home with the groom's mother. Their many friends join in wishing them a long and happy life. * * * Engagement Party. The Kathleen Alexander Mission ary Society met with Mrs. C. M. Freeman Tuesday evening, January 7, 1930. The regular business and program was attended to. Then Mrs. Freeman passed papers and pencils and asked each member /to write a news item. After these were read by the hostess the real news of the even ing was passed around: This consist ed pf an attractive card with the picture of a bride and groom and a small card attached, on which was the following: "Mrs. D. N. Davis announces the engagement of her daughter, Lala Davis, to Mr. Carl Weaver, in the spring, nineteen hundred and thirty." Miss Agnes Davis, youngest sister of the future bride gave a reading "How to Get Married," which was very much enjoyed by all and many went away with hopeful hearts. The home was beautifully decor ated in green pot flowers and bloom ing narcissus. The hostess served a delicious salad course in which the color note of green and yellow was observed. Mrs. Freeman then present ed the bride-to-be with ,a beautiful brides book. Each of the Society members wrote in this a good wish. * * * Jones-Spratt. Ellenboro, Jan. 6.—At half past two o'clock on Wednesday evening, January 1 Miss Gertha Estelle Spratt the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Spratt, of Ellenboro, and Mr. Paul Jones, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Jones, of Bostic, were happily married at the home of the bride's parents. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. M. Gold. The bride was lovely in her blue chiffon velvet dress, with the color scheme to match. Miss Spratt finish- THE FOREST CITY COURIER, THURSDAY, JANUARY », 1930. Ed high school at Hollis in the year 1927. A large number witnessed the cers mony. The waiters were Mr. Spencer Gamble, |d}iss Inez Wafers, Mr. Bela Jones, Miss Viola Gamble, Mr. Blaine Jones and Miss Malonia Gam ble. Shortly after the ceremony the left for the groom's home, where a bountiful supper awaited them. They expect to make their home at the home of the groom's parents. Their many friends wish them a happy and successful life. * * v Mrs. E. F. McGruder, of Asheville, is the guest of Mesdames. A. W. Falvey and G. C. McDaniel tfiiis week. Mr. and Mrs. O. Thomas and children have returned from spend ing the holidays with relatives in Kentucky. Miss Virginia Kirby and brother spent last week with their grand mother, Mrs. Kirby in GafTney. Major Dave Glickman left Sun day for a business trip to New York. Mi*. Carmon Parks and Miss Lau ra King spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Price in Chesnee, S. C. Mesdames B B. Doggett, Misses Ruth Doggett, Sudie Young, Ethel Young and Mrs. T. B. Lovelace spent last week-end in Atlanta, Ga. Miss Sara Ruth Doggett returned Wednesday for Brenau college, Gainesville, Ga., after spending the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Doggett. Mr. and Mrs. Judge Harrill and | Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Watkins will leave Sunday for Knoxville, Tenn., where they will visit Mrs. Harrill's mother, Mrs. Edward Bailey »Love. Mrs. D. M. Stahl, Mr. Geo. Stahi and Miss Myrtle Doggett left Sun day to visit relatives in Atlanta, Ga. Miss Margaret Young and Miss Frances Coleman, of Asheville, left Wednesday for New York to spend a few days- The Wayside Gang Published weekly in the interest of the Rutherford County Wayside Gang MISS MYRTLE WILKERSON (Damfino) Editor MRS. W. L. HORN (Bunny) Associate Editor Contributions solicited from members and others. Mail ail letters to Miss Myrtle Wilfierson, Forest City. TO MEET SOON. A meeting of the Wayside Gang will be held at an early date, notice of which will be given in this column. At* this time officers for the new year will be elected and other busi ness transacted. Watch for the date, and be sure to attend. NOTES FROM DAMFINO "Hello, everybody. Now that everybody is sober, or at least should be, lets get the gang together and make whoopee—for the shut-ins. The most Christmas I had (and the fat bald-headed man was here too) was the night a bunch of us went to see our smiling Ruby Holl and, taking her a water bottle, and a basket of fruit. Did we get a big kick? ~Well, you just try it once. The good friends of the Alexan der Mfg., Co., weave room did some real Waysiding and presented Ruby with an electric heating pad. Lets keep the good work going, folks. * Whaddya say, we have a meeting soon? Some naughty boy is Happy Jack Takes the girls to ride, But they all walk back. —DAMFINO. FROM "JUST ME." I send this little poem, With the heartiest good will, Just to prove that I remember All who climb with me life's hill. Just to prove that time can never Bonds of true affection sever, That, as years speed by, we find They but more securely bind. ♦ * * A certain amount of opposition is i # a great help to a man; kites rise a gainst and not with the wind. ** * ' A friend may well be reckoned a masterpiece of nature. * * * A heart that is soonest awake to the flowers, is always the first to be touched by the thorns. ♦ * ♦ Drop the subject when you can not* agree; there is no need to be bitter because you know you are right. ' "JUST ME" Forest City. Miss Jennie Davis is confined to her bed with flu. Her friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mesdames M. H. Hewitt, T. B. Lovelace, John Carpenter and Missss Sudie Young and Jennie Mae Harrill were shopping Monday in Charlotte. Mrs. M. D. Honeycutt and child ren, of Richmond, Va., spent the week-end here with her sister, Mrs. Grover C. King, and Mr. King. Rev. # M. F. Moores., pastor of the local Methodist church, was taken to the Rutherford hospital last Friday > morning for treatment. His condi » tion is unimproved as we go to press. I Tuesday morning Mr. Moores was seriously ill, and had two severe chills. Rev. Mr. Parks filled Mr. I Moores pulpit Sunday evening. Mrs. W. B. Whitlock and sons, ; Charles and Ralph, spent Sunday ! with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Whitlock, j of Hendersonville. Miss Jewel Whit- ' lock returned home with them after i spending a week. Mr. Arthur Butler Kennedy, of Charlotte, spent the holidays with Mr. J. L. Butler and familv- Mr. W. L. Horn was la Charlotte on business Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Hoyle Elliott had as their dinner guests Sunday, Jan uary sth., Mrs. D. H. Elliott, Miss Nida Elliott and Prof. W. M. Elliott of the Gastonia High school faculty, Gastonia, N. C., Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Allen and children, and Miss Win l nie Sue Sullivan of Cherryville; Mr. j and Mrs. M. C. Whitworth, Waco; I and Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Mcßrayer, Misses Catherine and Christine Mc- Brayer, and Mr. James Mcßrayer, of Forest City. Dr. C. S. McCall will attend the X-Ray dental clinic at Charlotte next Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. O. B. Greene and children and Miss Hattie Jones spent the week-end with Mrs. T. D. Greene, Miss Meriam Qreen visited ( Miss Burnette Hunt in Shelby for the week-end. THE SEASON'S HERE The season is here for loving friends that come to your door. Smile and give them a hand-clasp. Then you'll love them some more. The season is here for giving gifts to all of your friends. Send them part of yourself and forget it, A gift with the giver never ends. The season is here for smiling at those you meet today. Smile and giggle, then give some ! more, ( Your skies will not be gray. ] The season is here for living each ! day as best we may. | Do something worthwhile to keep I life sweet, You'll be happy throughout the day. —Mrs. C. M. H. CAROLEEN CACKLES. jHere lies the remains | Of Eddie Brown; He got too high I And then faw down. Here lies the body iOf old Aunt Lize; She ate potaters Without any eyes. Let's keep this picture Of Uncle Joe; Curried his mule While playing his banjo. Here stands the form Of H. C. Brown; So bow-legged He couldn't sit down. "POLLY ANNA." Caroleen, N. C. EPITAPHS. "If you like music," Said Wayside Kat, "Listen to the band Around my hat." Poor Old Whiskers. Is sleeping here; Talked in his sleep— Oh, Peaches; my dear. Under this mound Lies The Skeeter; Gone to make friends With old St. Peter. Sleeping here Is billious Bill; Swallowed buckshot Instead of a pill. —DAMFINO. W6 |Y THIS SHIELD You May Know Foot Comfort and Perfect Fit " at Moderate Cost ENNA JETTICK f SHOES Sizes range from 1 to 1-2, widths from AAAA to EEE guaranteeing a perfect and stylish fit to any normal foot. TUNE IN \^>TT rC ?7 on Enna Jet- rkfMA *\ \ TUNE IN tick Melodies l\ \ „ ATr n T . TIT Try j / J ) Oil Ellll3, Jfit oveiv WJZ and / l, rlJ fu * vcuiuft . . associated WLW DALTON BROS. Forest City, N. C. that many people are in financial straits at the pres ent time? In most cases it is because they did not save something when the going was good for the in visible rough roads ahead. Building and Loan shares offer a mighty good plan for saving money to fall back upon in case of sickness, or lapse of work, or decrease in income, or losses in business. Your money placed in our shares would be safely invested and free from taxes at your hands. Our shares carried to maturity have never earned less than 6 1-4 per cent. We should like to tell you more about them. New Series Opened January 4th. Forest City Building & Loan Association Forest City, N. C. Get Your City Tag Now Please call at the City Hall and get your city tag for your automobile. All resi dents of Forest City should have done this i* by January Ist, so please don't delay any longer.
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