Condensed In Brief State And National News
A Fort Worth style condensed report covers varied items from around the nation. Notes include a sept issue for a Fonato expedition with a Gerald Cassidy painting reproduction, Senate and House debates on labor act revision, a rescue of Cedarquist from Mount Shulkian, and Australia wartime statements. Also mentioned are a South Carolina Disabled American Veterans election, a fatal auto crash in Myrtle Beach, a nurse recovering from a copperhead bite, Nantahala Dam construction, Barbour boat works submarine chasers proposal, a Raleigh construction death, Spartanburg peach shipments, and a Wadesboro jewelry store robbery uncovered by police.
Elizabeth Neill Leads Queen Contest at Kings Mountain Pageant
Elizabeth Neill leads a field of twelve for the Miss Kings Mountain crown during the Centennial Celebration to be held August 26. Votes available at The Herald Office and Kings Mountain Drug Co. through coupons and advanced pageant tickets sold by Stag Club members. Chairman Bill Fulton and Stag Club president Snooks McDaniel oversee the ticket sale and nickel wood auctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Neil
Kings Mountain
Queens
Herald
Kings Mountain Drug Co
Young Indies
Stag Club
Bill Fulton
Snooks McDaniel
Mammoth Celebra
Elisabeth Neill
Dorothy Howe
Helen Stewart
Jackie Raches
Mary Hvetya
Goforth
Dua Hottman
Ottie White
Rachel Smith
Rachael McClain
Hawes Falls
Sara Mae Falls
Patay
White
It Very Often Proves Fatal A. Wifes the Honkal Far Am Oper
A garbled report describes a fatal incident involving a husband and wife. Readable fragments indicate daytime events, a nurse present, and questions about the cause of death. The text is damaged and incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honkal
Gomamy
Union Services At Lutheran Church
The fourth in the series of Union Services will be held Sunday night at St. Matthews Lutheran Church with Dr. R. N. Baird pastor of Woree Memorial Church delivering the message. The schedule was recently changed. Hamm of Burlington, N.C. will preach. The largest attendance so far was at Central Methodist last Sunday evening for Rev. L. B. Hamm. Weather cooled. a large crowd attended to hear the Lutheran minister preach a fine sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthews Lutheran Church
RN. Baird
Woree Memorial
L. Boydau
St. Matthews ‘Lutheran Church
Macedonia Lutheran Church
Burlington
Hamm
Kings Mountain
Macon
Wil
Red Cross
Bor
Kings
Mountain
Business Men's Club
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis To Meet In Grover Outdoor Supper Planned
Kiwanis Club members wives and invited guests plan to go to Grover this evening at 6 30 for an outdoor supper at Shi Joh Presbyterian Church. Attendance expected to be one of the summer’s largest. Last Thursday the club hosted a showing of a moving picture at the local clubhouse with a film on news gathering distributed to newspapers and radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Grover
Shi- Joh Presbyterian Church
Alway
Shol
Grady Patterson
Town Taxes to Be Advertised Next Week
As required by law all unpaid town taxes will be advertised next week, according to an announcement from the city hall. Tax payers are asked to pay immediately, and save the additional cost.
Town audit being made in Kings Mountain by firm
The annual audit of the Town of Kings Mountain is underway, conducted by John Tek Corot Gastonia, the same firm that performed last year’s audit. The project focuses on financial records and compliance, aiming to complete a full review and report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Mountain
John- Tek
Corot
Tonsil Clinic Ends Today in Kings Mountain
The three day tonsil and adenoid clinic run by the County Health Department in the High School Building ends today. Nineteen children were operated on Tuesday and 18 on Wednesday with 29 operations planned for today totaling 66 for the three days. The clinic served families unable to pay standard fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de J.S. Norian
ZB. Mitchell
Health Department
City Schools Announce Teacher List for New Year
Supt. Varnes announces replacements and additions across multiple schools in Kings Mountain and surrounding areas. New hires include Miss Chawdoters Durham, Miss Rosalle B. Polk Rockingham, Miss Elizabeth Ware, and others to fill vacancies at elementary, middle, and high schools. A teacher meeting is planned before opening day to ensure a successful year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wouita
Wilcom
Chawdoters
Marklam
Durham
Wo OR. Craig
Henry Wellewan, Jr
Marion
Moffett
Rosalle B. Polk
Rockingham
Te Luce
Dixon
Wes Elizabeth Ware
Varnes
Local Man Becomes President of North Carolina Ginners
P. D. Herndon, Kings Mountain business leader, elected president of the North Carolina Ginners at Raleigh meeting during Farm and Home Week at N C State College. He succeeds C. A. Johnson of Tarboro. Herndon serves as Victory Gin secretary treasurer and is a National Cotton Council director based in Memphis. New officers include Thom Little, Edwin Pate, B W Evans as vice presidents and C A Johnson as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Herndon
Kings Mountain
North Carolina Ginners
Raleigh
N.C. State College
Mr. Herndon
C. A. Johnson
Tarboro
Herndon
Victory
National Cotton Council of America
Memphis
Tenn
Thom Little
Wadesboro
Edwin Pate
Laurel Hill
B. W. Evans
Edenton
Press
C. “A. Johnson
Lesiie Crawford
Pikeville
James Miller
Blair Tucker
Louis
Laymen Parley Opens at Montreat Conference
Laymen from across the Southern Presbyterian territory gather at Montreat in advance of a three day convention to reorganize the Laymen Missionary movement. Dr Robert E Speer of Lakeville Conn will open Friday evening with the keynote address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montfest
Robert E. Speer
Laleville
Conn
Will Rogers Humorous Story Recalls Tejas Quarrel Tale
A fragmentary text notes Will Rogers humor amid chaotic bits of names and phrases. It references Americans and a Laughing public, with scattered mentions of people, places, and a distant quarrel hint. The readable portion hints at a feature page with social reactions.
Service at Western Front starts Saturday evening
A street service continues near the Gaffney Barber Shop, known as the Western Front. The service begins Saturday at 6 20 P M conducted by Craig Wyaatt of Bessemer City. Invite a friend to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaffney Barber Shop
Western Front
Craig Wyaatt
Bessemer City
Wright reunion set for August at Friendship Church
The annual Wright reunion will be held Saturday August 10 beginning at 10 20 at Friendship Church in Fallston. Rev Carl Wright of Spartanburg will be principal speaker and afternoon music will be provided by several quartets. Everyone is invited and asked to bring baskets of lunch.
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Wright
Friendship Church
Fallston
Carl Wright
Spartanburg
Are Not Necessarily the Views of This Newspaper
James Preston critiques Washington defense policy in a column noting that supporters of the defense program may be preparing for a retreat if urgency wanes. He argues the so called Washington Mutual Admiration Society seeks self protection at the public feeding trough while hinting at industry pressures and potential criticism of defense orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Mutual Admiration Society
Driet
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fonato
Sante Western States
Parley
Albuquerque
Gerald Cassidy
Patt
Ohio
Here
Glacier Ranger Station
Wasi
Aus
Apne Cedarquist
Shelton
Wash
Mount Shulkian
Bellingham
Forest Service
Canberra
Astralia
William M. Hughes
Australian War Cabinet
Pacific
Hughes
England
South Carolin Department of the Disabled American Veterans
James D. Guinea
Sacred Heart Church
Charleston
Columbia
Conway
W. E. Soessons
Horry County
Gay
George W. Urwick
Gastonia
N.C
Charles Dement
Wilmington
Ssipsman
Myrtle Beach
Dement
Cinetonatt
Andrews
Nantahala River
Macon County
National News
New Bern
Aug
Forest City
Milton J. Klute
Hobbs Homewood Construction “Co
Chapel Hill
Sparunburg
Spartanburg County
A.C. Allen Jewelry
Allen Jewelry Store
Elizabeth Neill
Irvin S. Cobb
S. Cobb
Soetes
Lutheran Church
Re Hamm
Burlingtom
Supe
Cline
Farthing
Boone
Mary Mitchell
Bennettsville
S.C
Louise Morris
Charlotte
N. C
Janet Scogging
Greenville
Ervin Smart
Hllenboro
Ora Suggs
Ionin
W. J. Pulker
Paul E. Hendricks
Paul E Hendricks
W. T. Weir
All of
Kings Mount
Central Elementary
Sara Allison
Gusne Huffateller
Helen Logan
Willie McGil
Hugh Orman
Dorothy Patterson
T. Pollock
Mitchell
Williams
Smyer Willams
Marie Linebernee
Lincolnton
Daisy Lovelace
Mooresville
Misa
Katherine Peele
Gibson
East Elementary
J. H.thomson
John Gamble
TW. Grayson
Maxine Boges
Lucy Kiser
Ozell Kisar
Faye Mauney
Jettie Plank
Besse Simonton
West Elementary
C. Q.rhyne
Fanny Carpenter
Marjori Hord
W. J. McGill
Carelyle Ware
Carolyn Carlisle
S. Cuz
Dorothy ‘Carson
Mildred Lowrance
Davidson School
R. J. Davidson
Grazelle H. Rippey
Margaret V. Davidson
James W. Lynch
Winstongalom
Clyde Fowlkes
Leaksville
Maipie Gidney
Shelby N. C
Matto B. Ledbetter
Rutherfordton
Dwight A. Costner
Eliza T. Tréble
Jessie Gidrey Costner
Kira Mountain
N. 8
President
State Ginners
Will Rogers
Cneae
Auiray RS
James Preston
National Defence Commission
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