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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1952
Page
7
The notice lists subscription rates payable in advance for one year at 2.50 and six months at 1.40, with mail subscriptions available anywhere. The page quotes a biblical proverb about keeping the law, emphasizing the value of lawfulness.
Citizens packed the special city board meeting last Thursday to challenge electric power charges. They argue the city's net profit from power distribution is too high and should come from taxes or another source. The discussion centers on whether consumption-based taxation is fair and whether a proposed revenue gain of about 85,000 from power sales to residents and businesses truly reflects the system’s condition and needed upgrades.
Prospects look bright for a 13 bed nurses home near Kings Mountain hospital as the NC Medical Care Commission may approve state funds to cover part of the local share. The project aims to improve staffing by securing better housing, reduce turnover, and expedite emergency calls. Commendations go to the hospital trustees and donors aiding facility improvements.
A recent Grover blaze highlighted risks in a small community of about 100 population. Losses show insurance covers physical damage but not lost earnings during rebuilding or extra costs for repairs. Fire protection and water supply are linked to high insurance rates, with residents warned to prepare. Kings Mountain artist J Lee Settlemore was commissioned to paint Miss Lottie Go forth’s portrait for Kings Mountain Hospital. Jim Spivey elected president of Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc., to lead a busy outdoor drama season.
1942 Herald reports Pepper Martin accepted role as Physical Education Director and High School Coach, replacing Cline Farthing. Uncle Sam’s Army expands with 52 Kings Mountain men departing for Fort Jackson. Socials note Mrs Vernon Crosby, Miss Ottie White, and others hosting bridge events on Cleveland and Gold streets. Pvt Burton Bennett of Savannah, Ga on ten day furlough visiting parents in Kings Mountain.
Reader notes fall hints in mornings as sun shifts and cooler spells approach. Predictions of the season follow Glenn Grigg and retailers show new fall clothing while winter fuel prep and Christmas planning begin. Community items mention Bethware Fair plans, local dial service talks, and weather-driven power rate reflections.
A survey of editorials argues leadership is essential in clubs boards and conventions noting Chicago in mayhem with Farley Anderson Rayburn and Myers influencing the outcome. It stresses readers must seek leaders in politics and organizations to prevent drift like a ship without a rudder. Air conditioning is framed as a necessity boosting productivity and economy with state plan to cool all buildings and homes. Data on farm wages and reduced textile output in 1992 are cited to illustrate economic shifts and industrial changes.
Harry G Gosey son of Mr and Mrs B S Gosey of Kings Mountain is improving after months in an army hospital in Frankfurt Germany Set Gosey promoted to his present rating was ill on maneuvers Current address 97th General Hospital Ward NE 300 Room 3435 APO 757 NY Vesicular exanthemia quarantine mentions cattle sheep and other ruminants not affected humans
Several readers send thanks and notes to editors and officials. William A. Kiser corrects a relation statement about his kinship to A S Kiser. Glen Perry of DuPont replies on anniversary book praise. Frances Bridges pays for a one year Herald subscription from Charlotte North Carolina.
The passage highlights how quick phone contact aids emergencies and everyday needs from work to home. It emphasizes telephones linking people for business, family, health, and defense, noting Southern Bell’s role in good management and improving methods to keep costs lower than many prices.
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