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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1946
Page
2
A concise verse note cites Proverbs 24 4 about knowledge filling chambers with precious riches, highlighting wisdom as the key to abundance. The line emphasizes moral and spiritual wealth over material gain, aligning with a devotional tone.
A fragmented notice urges residents to use a mobile health booth for a quick 30 second examination. The piece emphasizes U S Public Health Service sponsorship and urges strong cooperation from the community to prevent illness and aid timely attention.
A city prints a mix of notes on school reopening and labor trends. Officials warn that youths may seek work despite high demand, while education advocates urge continued schooling to stay competitive. Coverage also mentions a Lions Club Labor Day event with prizes and a police stance against discharging firearms within city limits. Still wanted to rent six rooms for teachers.
The Herald cites Henry Edwards on fees for the last fiscal year and notes a missing total of back taxes collected through his efforts. The paper seeks a full accounting, mentions an audit report due, and promises further coverage to give citizens a true picture of the situation.
Waste fats and bandings cause trouble but efforts push for better collection and more fed components to increase pantry shelves. Housewives urged cooperation as citizens back strong action in Yugoslav matters. Tito and allies labeled satellites of Russia amid fears of expansion.
The Herald reports county school properties are in poor condition, a factor behind the forthcoming 1.5 million bond issue. The article notes bond interest is currently slow but highlights public need for funding to improve schools.
A column examines how statements for publication shape public opinion, noting Roosevelt's famed Fala remark and County Attorney Henry B. Edwards 5000 word submission. It reflects on the press handling of long legal statements, reader reactions, and a punchy take on the bill for printing.
W. Ned Woon of State Com participated in a Columbia University New York program examining the administration and organization of rural education. The effort focused on improving governance and resource distribution in isolated districts.
By order of the Board of Commissioners at the August 13 1946 meeting the city declares several Mountain Rest Cemetery lots as abandoned if owners do not appear at City Hall in Kings Mountain North Carolina by September 20 1946 to prove ownership. Lots listed include 185 block 1 section 0 140 block 1 section 0 145 block 1 section 0 151 block 1 section 0 100 block 1 section 0 420 block 4 section 0 5 block - 0 and 925 block 8 section 0. Unfound owners risk city ownership.
The administratrix of the estate of Mrs H Ware late of Cleve County gives notice to all persons with claims against the estate to present them by July 17 1947 or be barred. Creditors are urged to settle debts with Edna Hord administratrix by July 17 1946.
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