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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1949
Page
2
The Kings Mountain Herald presents today’s Bible verse: The righteous man regardeth the life of his beast to show mercy. The passage emphasizes compassion for animals and the moral expectation of kindness in daily life.
City Hall dismisses Engineer Joe S. Evans Jr effective December 31 w hen the board questions the need for a full time boss. Herald notes only three citizens supported a full time boss while Mayor Herndon says the city runs on full time leadership. Despite a modest budget and steady work, the move sparks concern among citizens and officials about future leadership and hospital project approvals in the county. Howard Jackson named president of Kings Mountain Country Club as year ends.
Dr. C B Williams pastor of Pisgah Baptist Church and W P et al superintendent of city schools formed two commission members from the First Presbyterian Church to attend the installation of Rev J M Boyce as pastor of the First ARP Church in Charlotte. Mrs R L Mauney hosted the Social Club and guests at Piedmont Avenue home. Mrs M A Ware and Miss Jean Ware with Mottatt Ware Jr noted as visiting relatives in Spa week. Mr and Mrs J B were Charlotte visitors Tuesday.
A rambling meditation on poles from North to East to barber poles. The author riffs on Admiral Peary and Byrd, Santa Claus, magnetic poles, and nautical navigation while noting Webster’s definitions. He muses on pole vaulting, car poles, and barber poles and jokes about barbers adopting modern trends amid resistance.
Col C R Tolar announces applications due December 10 for State highway patrolman at 2520 a year. Requirements US citizenship 21 30 age 160 pounds good character and no criminal record. 50 applicants to attend six week training at Chapel Hill starting January 16 1950 with room and board only.
Notice announces sale under a court order in Cleveland County North Carolina. Auction on December 21 1949 at 10 00 AM includes multiple lots from 1 to 24 on a plat by Charles B Campbell, with deeds recorded and subject to court confirmation. Ten percent down balance on delivery of deed. Inspect plat at FDR Davis or A H Patterson offices.
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