Gastonia Juniors advance to finals in Regional 4 tourney
Gastonia Juniors defeated Covington Kentucky 16 to 9 in a 5 p m game at Kannapolis to reach the Regional 4 tournament finals. City Schools Superintendent N Barnes attends the statewide conference at Mars Hill College this week. Kings Mountain Lions plan a Tuesday 7 pm meeting at Davidson Memorial Scout Camp with C C Edens and Boy Scouts preparing supper. Nelson Bridges, son of G E Bridges, has joined Ideal Machine Shops in Bessemer City after graduating from the Georgia Institute of Technology. William Miles Hord, son of Mr and Mrs Jake Hord, leaves for Perrin Air Force Base Texas for basic training as an Army Air Corps cadet. Cline’s infection at Charlotte Memorial hospital shows improvement after summer graduation duties. notes list Walter Durham, Harmon, William, Erskine Harmon and James Lesley Hul under.
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Lions Meeting
Kings Mounain Lions Club
Davidson Memorial
Regula
C. C. Edens
Boy Scouts
Yard Road
Nelson Bridges
G. E. Bridges
Georgia Institute of Technology
Ideal Machine Shops
Bessemer City
A. W. Kincaid
ATR
William Miles Hord
Jake Hord
Perrin Air Force Base
Sherman
Texas
Army Air Corps
Hord
Navy
Cline
Charlotte Memorial Hospital
Walter Dur‘ham
Harmon
William
Erskine Harmon
James Lesley Hullender
Phifer To Head McGills of Gaston Clan Reunion
Some 100 members of the McGills of Gaston clan met for their annual reunion at Beulah church arbor off the Cherryville Road. The gathering included an active program and business session followed by a picnic. Miss Virginia Plonik and Miss Nan Jean Gantt appeared in a one act play titled The Purple Door knob. Willie McGirl reported vital statistics for births deaths and marriages. Mrs Earl Carenter led the nominating committee report which passed unanimously. Mrs Frank Whitesides brought greetings as the oldest member. The 1960 reunion was canceled last year due to polio.
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McGills of Gaston
Beulah Church Arbor
Cherryville Road
Kings Mountain
Hsings
Mountain
Virginia Plonik
Wilmont Whitesides
Eepieidees
Nan Jean Gantt
Willie McGirl
Earl Carenter
Frank Whitesides
Gastonia
Merchants Cancel Opportunity Days Air Show
Kings Mountain Junior Chamber of Commerce cancels the August 28 air show at Morrison Airport after a Civil Aeronautics Administration ruling. Sam Collins, chair, says CAA found the airport lacks required size and did not meet conditions. Wilbur Spragge, CAA aviation safety agent, informs local Jaycees.
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Kings
Mountain Junior Chamber of Commerce
Morrison
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Sam Collins
Collins
CAA
Romney
Wilbur R. Sprague
Plonk Patterson Named To City Boards In Special Session
City fathers in a special session named Hal S. Plonk to the planning board for a three year term and A H Patterson to the Jacob S Mauney Memorial Library board for two years. Patterson will serve as the library board representative. The board approved a 1351 bid from Carolina Tractor for a mower, set monthly meetings, and discussed water service for Burlington Mills village including 80 meters and an installment tap fee plan. They deferred a water and sewer deed and reviewed a sewer survey proposal, plus investigated curb and sidewalk costs for North Cansler Street.
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Voard
Hal S. Plonk
Otto Williams
A. H. Patterson
Jacob S. Mauney
Carl F. Mauney
Plank
Patterson
Brary
School Board
Mauney
Burlington Mills
Burlington Afills, Inc
J. S. Evans
J. M. Pease Comany
Charlotte
Evang
Cansler Street
Hudson Bridges
West School
Wright Rites To Be Friday In Kings Mountain
Funeral services for Thomas M Wright 83 longtime Kings Mountain resident will be Friday afternoon at 2 30 at Pleasant Grove Baptistery near his home on West Gold Street The burial will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery The veteran farmer died Thursday morning He is survived by five sons three daughters twenty four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren plus six sisters and numerous in laws and extended family
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Thomas —M Wright
Kings Mountain
West Gold Street
Plessane Grove Baptistry
A.M. Kiser
L. €. Finnix
First Baptist Church
E. 3. Elliott
Cherryville
Pleasant Grove
Wright
Effie Lackey
Laura Vance
Vance Wright
Jessup
Floyd Weigh
Shelby
Bayes
Edward
Fletcher Wright
A.C. Hoyle
Effie
Hoods
Elliott
Davie Wright
Kim Williams
Will Glascoe
Andrew Elliott
John Wilkins
Day Camp Bookings Open for Last Week in August
Day camp at Lake Crawford, Camp Cherokee, reports vacancies for the final week of August. Mrs Aubrey Mauney announced that parents who can pay 3.50 should reserve by calling Mrs Paul Mauney at 253 M. Those unable to cover costs may contact Mrs M Gamble at 247 M or 479 W.
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Lake Crawford
Aubrey Mauney
Paul Mauney
M. Gamble
Kings Mountain Opportunity Days Offer Weekend Bargains
Kings Mountain merchants launch Opportunity Days with 23 firms offering special savings Friday through Monday. Random $1 certificates will be given away daily by participating firms, good for a $1 item or applied to larger purchases. Local names include A P Tea, Dixie Home Store, Crawford's Market, Blalock's Grocery, Myers' Dept Stores, Grayson's Jewelry, Phifer Hardware, and Belk's Dept Store among others.
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Opportunity For Savings
Kings Mountain
Kings Mountain Merchants Association
Kings Mountain Opportunity Days
A &P.tea Company
Dixie Home Store
Crawford's Market
B. & B. Food Stores, Inc
Blalock's Grocery
Keeter's
Myers’ Department Stores
Saunders’ and Woodward's
Sterchi’s
Kings Mountain Furniture Company
Cooper's, Inc
Westren Auto Store
City Home and Auto Supply
Grayson’s Jewelry
Dellinger's Jewel Shop
Phifer Hardware
Bridges &Hamrick
Kings
L M Drivers Urged to Renew Licenses Early
In a Friday court session and Saturday mornings update, drivers with last names starting with L and M were reminded not to wait until late December to renew licenses. The notice cites a December 31, 1949 deadline for renewals and notes new applicants may apply at any time. Mr Weight urged prompt action amid a previous last-minute rush.
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Antzem
Caugh
Mtg
Weight
Young Democrats Rally Planned August 29
Cleveland County Young Democrats announced a district rally on August 29 at Cedar Park near Palkville with a fish fry and square dance admission of 1.25 dollars. A preliminary meeting for out of town guests will be at Cleveland Country Club near Shelby at 4 PM. The event aims to boost local membership and broaden support.
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Cleveland County
Young Democratic Club
Cedar Park
Laioray
Palkville
W. Pat Barnes
Cleveland Country Club
Shelby
Wright Clan Plans Reunion Sunday
The Wright Clan will hold its 7th annual reunion at Friendship Medicare seliston. Rev. Clarence P. Moms of Proy will be the principal, with dinner served at 12:30. An afternoon singing program is planned and all families are urged to attend with well filled baskets.
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Wright Clan
Friendship Medicare
Eliston
Selock
Clarence P. Moms
Cement Plant Locations Mentioned in City News
A Charlotte report notes a cement plant in the area with raw materials traced to Mr. Han, Kings Pletcher, Andrews, and several other places. The piece outlines where key supplies for midmanufacture are sourced and how regional sites contribute to production.
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Charlotte
Han
Andrews
New Business Site Underway at Gold and Cherokee
A large brick two story commercial building is under construction at the corner of Gold and Cherokee streets by Dr. D. M. Morrison. The first floor will house four business spaces while the second floor offers a 30 by 60 foot meeting room for Fairview Lodge A F and A M, plus a kitchen and dining area, lounge spaces, and access by Gold street stairs. T. Bennett is the contractor. The city permit cites an estimated construction cost of $10,000.
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Gold and
Cherokee Streets
D. M. Morrison
Fairview Lodge A. F.& A. M
Gold Street
T. Bennett
Mountaineer Club Meeting Tuesday At City Hall
The Mountaineer Club schedules a Tuesday 8 15 p m meeting in City Hall courtroom with a full agenda urged by secretary W Faison Barnes. Directors call for every member to bring a new recruit as reports on club activities and a football movie are planned. The club plans a week long training trip for the high school team to Brevard College and aims to reach 200 members with a five dollar fee.
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Mountainees Clu H
City Hall
W. Faison Barnes
Athletic Boosters Club
Mountaineer
Brevard College
Kings Mountain Artist To Play Benefit For DAR
Kings Mountain pianist Miles Mauney to present a four part concert at the high school auditorium to benefit the Colonel Frederick Hambright chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Frances Summers, Kings Mountain mezzo soprano, will perform with her sister Virginia Summers. Mauney will perform Scarlatti, Schubert, Liszt, Leucuna, Beethoven, Debussy, Schumann, and Chopin pieces. Admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for students.
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Miles Hoffman
Mauney
Kings Mountain
Wil
Frederick Hambright
Daughters of the American Revolution
Frances Summers
Salem College
University of Texas
Frank R. Summers
Virginia Summers
W. K. Mauney
New York
Scarlatti
Schubert
Waldestauchen
Franz Liszi
Leucuona
Beethoven
Debussy
Schuman
Eic
Innin
Sor
DAR
Final Rites Held for Mrs Green in Bethany Church
Funeral services for 79 year old Mrs Mattie McArthur Green were held at Bethany Baptist Church near Forest City with Rev T W Fogleman and Rev C Crowe officiating. Burial followed in Bethany church cemetery. She was a Rutherford County native, widow of James L Green, and survived by two sons, two daughters, a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Heia Ries
Bethany Bap'ist Church
Forest City
Mattie’ McArthur Green
Route 2
Kings Mountain
T. W. Fogleman
Rutherford County
Sho
Julia Goode
Glenn McArthur
James L. Green
Charles Green
St. Petersburg
Fla
Howell L. Green
Mia
Robert Swoffori
Red Cross Bloodmobile Returns To Kings Mountain
Harold Hunnicutt chairman of the Kings Mountain Chapter blood program announces the Red Cross Bloodmobile will return September 8. Citizens have donated 73 pints on the first trip and 88 pints on the second, with plans for a larger turnout. Blood from Charlotte area chapters is processed at the regional center for free use when needed.
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Red Cross Bloodmobile
Kings Mountain
Ken Cross
Kings’ Mountain
Harold Hunnicutt
Kings
Kings Mountain Area
Hunnicutt
Red Cross
Charlotte Area
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Gastonia Juniors
Covingcon
Kannapolia
N. Barnes
Mars Hill College
Phifer
McGills of
Gaston
Plonk
Carolina Tractor and Equipment Company
Secon
Charlotte Company
Ai, Wagnt
The
Herald
Hilton Ruth
Allott
Young Democrats
Barnes
Miles Mauney
Miles _ Hottman Mauney
Mountaineer Club Meeting
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Mr. Hunniicutt
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