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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Employees Given Banquet, Deck Wilson Recovers Car, Other News from Cliffside, N.C., Jan. 26, 1922

Cliffside News. . . Store Employees Given Big Banquet—Stolen Car Recovered—Other News of Interest

Cliffside, Jan. 23—We only learned a few days since of an error that was made in the report of the weddings that occurred here Christmas, and at this late date we make the correction. The report stated that Mr. George White and Miss Annie Redmond were married. It should have been George Hill instead of White.

The little child of Mr. Jas. Goode continues very ill with the after effects of a severe case of pneumonia. He was taken to the hospital last Friday for an X-Ray examination, and the doctors say it will be quite awhile yet before the little fellow will completely recover.

Our next lyceum number will be presented here at the hall Thursday night at 8 o’clock by the celebrated “Geneva Players.” This is an exceptionally fine number and full house is expected.

The total number present at the Baptist church for Sunday school last Sunday was 500 and the gallery had to be used for the church service. The church was filled for the evening service also, and Rev. Collins preached a great sermon. Several, who have been attending the “Billy” Sunday meetings, have stated that they would rather hear Rev. Collins.

On Friday night the management entertained the employees of the different stores at a banquet in the Memorial building, which proved to be a most delightful occasion, indeed. The banquet hall was most tastefully decorated with ferns and potted plants and cut flowers, making a strikingly pleasing and uplifting appearance. Each of the guests were presented with a bouquet of sweet peas. After the delightful repast, which was serve din courses, a number of short talks were enjoyed. The talks were by the following: Messrs. B.D. Wilson, Z.O. Jenkins, B.P. Caldwell, Prof. C.A. Erwin, P.C. Hawkins, M. Hendrick, J.H. Hill, John G. Roach, and Dr. H.S. Rudisill. Mr. B.D. Wilson, general manager of the mercantile department, was master of ceremonies. The employees were all delighted and were unanimous in expressing their pleasure in this enjoyable occasion. Very few, if any, of them had stopped to think and realize what a great mercantile institution they were a part of, and when they realized that they were sitting with 51 of their fellows, all employees of the mercantile department, then they understood that they were a part of one of the greatest institutions of its kind to be found anywhere. There were a few employees that were unavoidably kept away. Many of them spoke of the inspiration of such a gathering, voicing the idea that it is, indeed, inspiring and encouraging to know one is a part of such an institution that is making such rapid strides forward, and doing things in a big way sound to the core and excellent management. The keynote of the speeches was altruism, honesty, integrity, loyalty and a feeling for fellow men. Each employee was made to feel that he or she was employed to do right as well as to sell goods. Those present besides the employees of the stores were: Prof. C.A. Erwin, Lieut. B.P. Caldwell, Messrs. Chas. H. Walter, H. and G.C. Haynes, Z.O. Jenkins, P.O. Hawkins and M. Hendrick.

The management is indebted to Mesdames W.H. Haynes, B.P. Caldwell and H.M. Shearin for the excellent menu served as follows: Grape fruit with maraschino cherries, sliced ham, cream chicken on toast, cranberries, pickles, June pea patties, creamed potatoes, hot rolls, fruit salad, plum pudding, Demi-tasse.

Mr. John Dalton made a business trip to Charlotte Monday.

Mr. Deck Wilson, who had his car stolen from him a few weeks ago at Charlotte, went to Burlington, where three were under arrest, and found his car, which had dash lights and other fixtures added to it with the hope of distinguishing (extinguishing?} its identity. Mr. Wilson returned with the car Sunday night. We congratulate him upon its recovery.

Mr. James Blanton is back in the store after a week’s vacation.

Messrs. W.H. Haynes and Robert Quisenberry have purchased some fine Holstein cattle from Mr. Victor Montgomery of Spartanburg. This lot will be added to the already fine herd at the Lakeview Dairy.

Mr. G.A. Hines spent the weekend visiting friends and relatives at Rutherfordton and Gilkey.

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Edwards have for their guest Mrs. Edwards’ father, Mr. W.F. Duncan of Harris.

Mr. G.C. Haynes and little daughter Hazel, accompanied by Mr. V.V. Fortune, spent Sunday with Mrs. G.C. Haynes in Charlotte at the Presbyterian Hospital, where Mrs. Haynes is taking treatment.

Mr. R.C. Hinkle was called to his home in Lexington recently on account of the death of an uncle.

Quite a number of our people are attending the “Billy” Sunday meetings at Spartanburg. Among those who went Sunday for the afternoon service for “men only” were the following: Messrs. P.C. and B.E. Hawkins, S.T. Green, R.V. and T.B. Bland, Lawrence Goode, R.K. Sorrels, Chas. H. Haynes, J.W. Mills, Lloyd Williamson, M. Hendrick and many others.

Mr. George Padgett has returned from Raleigh, where he attended the meeting of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. and reports a good time.

The children of Mr. Milo Hawkins have been very ill but are now improving.

The auditorium of the new school building was used for the first time last Saturday night when Miss Della Garden’s music class gave a recital. The large state was beautiful with its decorations of evergreens, potted plants and roses. The entire program was good and showed that the pupils had been well trained. One of the most striking numbers was a weird Gipsy song, sung by a number of young ladies in costume.

From the Forest City Courier, January 26, 1922. If you are researching family from Cliffside, be sure to check out Front Page - Remember Cliffside.

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