National and State Briefs From New York to North Carolina
Officials from Consumers Union denied Communist influence within allied groups. Senator Hate proposed banning political activity by state employees with federal funds. The Justice Department ordered a broad anti trust probe and civil suits against glassware firms. Fort Benning will host a four month infantry training program. A Kentucky family feud led to a deadly shootout. North Carolina reports include accidental death at Atlantic Discount and a large docket in Burke County Court, plus a leprosy case in Greensboro and a clergy death in Goldsboro. Weather keeps forest fires in check as relief efforts continue.
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Washington
Hate
New Mexico
Congress
Country girl visits Charleston dentist for tooth work
A country girl travels to Charleston to have dental work done when a dentist asks about air and a patient replies with confusion over a narrow pipe used to clean a cavity. The odd exchange highlights a moment of miscommunication during a routine procedure.
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Charleston
South Carolina
White Christmas Program At Lutheran Church
The Lutheran Church hosts a White Christmas program at 4 PM with gifts designated for Lowman Home and the Orphan Home. Donations will fund Christmas Boxes for local needy, with lists of desired articles distributed. The public is invited. children’s program is Sunday afternoon, December 24.
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Lowman
Orphan Home
H T Wright Dies at 66 in Oak Grove Suburb Near Kings Mountain
H T Wright 66 retired farmer died at 8 30 this morning at his Oak Grove home after a yearlong illness. Survived by widow Elizabeth Beam Wright two sons Marvin and William Wright two daughters Virginia Bell of Oak Grove Martha Ledford of Lincolnton a brother David Wright and two sisters Mrs W A Seism and Mrs Susanna Grigg plus 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral at Long Creek Presbyterian church at 2 30 this afternoon with Rev Luther Hawkins and others from Kings Mountain assisting.
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H. T. Wright
Oak Grove
Kings Mountain
Elizabeth Beam Wright
Marvin
William Weight
Virginia “Bell
Martha Ledsford
Lincolnton
David Wright
W. A. Seism
Patterson Grove
Susanna Grigg
Grover
Long Creek Presbyterian Church
Luther Hawkins
Oak Grove Baptist Church
P. D. Patrick
Coyd Hunter
Stores Set Late Hours On Monday For Christmas Shopping
Kings Mountain stores will open at 8 p.m. next Monday December 18 to assist holiday shoppers. Merchants urge residents to visit after work so mothers and fathers can contact Santa at home. Businesses anticipate a strong rush through Christmas Eve.
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Kings Mountain
the Herald
Santa Claus
Cristmas
Notary Commission for Kings Mountain Merchants Leader
Mrs. George Moss executive secretary of the Kings Mountain Merchants Association has received commission as a notary public and will notarize signatures for members at no charge. Non members may use the service for a nominal fee. The first notarization was for Mr Haywood Lynch of the Kings Mountain Herald.
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George Moss
The
Kings, Mountain Merchants Association
Moss
Haywood Lynch
Kings Mountain Herald
Parking Area Improved in Kings Mountain Business Section
The parking area beside the railroad tracks in the business section is being leveled and top-soiled under the supervision of Street Commissioner Tom Fulton who has driven the tractor. The Herald congratulates those responsible for this major improvement expected to boost Kings Mountain as a trading center.
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Tom Fulton
The
Herald
Kings Mountain
Men's Club Meeting Evening Program Set
The Men's Club meets this evening at 6 30 in the Woman's Club building. D M Bridges A H Patterson J L Me Gi and Harold Crawford head the program committee for the event.
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D. M. Bridges
A. H. Patterson
J. L. Me Gi
Harold Crawford
Fire damages home of Zeb Kennedy on Ridge Steel
Firemen answered near noon Tuesday to extinguish a blaze at the home of Zeb Kennedy on Ridge Steel. Very slight damage resulted, blamed on a spark from a wooden root. The house, owned by Tom Mc Callan, is described as colored.
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Zeb Kennedy
Ridge Steel
Tom McCallan
Colored
Bank Declares Semiannual Dividends at Local Bank
Neill, cashier of the First National Bank, announces that semiannual dividends will be mailed to stockholders tomorrow Friday Dec 15. The dividends have been declared twice yearly for several years, testifying to Kings Mountain’s bank strength and financial stability.
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Neill
First National Bank
Kings Mountain
Noise complaints and a New York apartment tale
Will Rogers notes noisy disturbances and proof challenges. A New York family cannot sleep due to upstairs noises. The Joneses avoid complaint as Mrs Brown’s bridge games irritate them and the landlord is uninvolved.
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New York
Jones
Mrs. Jones
Tady
Stra. Brown
Joneses
Browns
Schools To Have Two Weeks Vacation
The Kings Mountain school district will close for two full weeks at Christmas. Superintendent B. M. Baruce announced that students will have one week after Christmas and the week before, totaling two weeks away from classes. The break is described as a treat for the pupils during the holiday season.
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Kings Mountain Studiate
B. MN. Baruce
Damages Sought From Overhead Bridge in Kings Mountain
Special proceedings in Cleveland county supreme court Saturday involved four residents seeking damages from the Town of Kings Mountain and the state highway and public works commission. Plaintiffs J E Herndon and J F Summers and wives claim property damage from the new overpass. A bond absolving the state commission of blame up to 15000 dollars was provided.
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Cleveland County
Kings Mountain
State Highway and Public Works Commission
J. E. Herndon
F. R. Summers
St Construction
State Commission
Douglas Fairbanks Sr Dies at 67 After Illness
Hollywood Icon Douglas Fairbanks Sr died in Santa Monica after a day of illness. His widow Lady Sylvia Ashley and brother Robert were with him at his beach home. Son Doug Jr. was en route when the news arrived. Fairbanks began film work with the Old Triangle company in 1914 after success on the stage in the East.
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Hollywood
Douglas Faibanks Sr
Don Juan
Santa Monica
Sylvia Ashley
Robert
Daug
Ing
Fairbanks
Old Triangle Company
Powers Refuse U S Volunteers Enlistment
Washington reports thousands of Americans seek to enlist with belligerents in Europe but receive polite refusals. Embassies cite 1917 law banning service in foreign armies. diplomats say they aim to avoid violations. No Americans fought in the Spanish Civil War, officials note. Hoey predicts no diversion of rosi ty funds and warns of potential consequences.
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Washington
Europe
Great Britain
Germany
Poland
Postmaster Blakely Urges Early Christmas Mailings
Blakely appeals to shoppers to mail early as holiday mail volume rises about 200 percent. He urges careful wrapping for fragile items and complete addresses with house numbers. Rates for Christmas cards are 2c local sealed 2c out of town first class cards may be forwarded, with other notes on returns.
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W. E. Blakely
Blakely
Cass
State Safety Officials Speak Here
Mr Albert Blanton and Mrs A P Flythe of the State Highway Safety Division spoke at four area schools Kings Mountain Park Grace and Bethware delivering safety education talks. They were introduced by B W Griffin state chairman of the North Carolina Federation of Woman's Clubs praising her ongoing safety efforts at home and on the highway.
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Albert Blanton
A. P. Flythe
State
Kings Mountain
Park Grace
Bethware
B. W. Griffin
North Carolina Federation of Woman's Clubs
Mill May Be Reopened at Lincolnton Soon
Lincolnton December 12 Rumors say a corporation will operate the Wampum-Spinning mill with about 15,000 spindles. W F Kiscaid Jr who owns the mill property could not be reached for a statement but others said talks had been in progress for days and a formal announcement was hoped for soon. The new mill would employ around 15 people if plans materialize.
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Lincolnton
W. F. Kiscaid
Hate
Cotton Climbs To High Peak
New York city December 12 cotton rose to a peak in years on the domestic and foreign markets. Contracts at times showed gains exceeding previous closings, marking the best levels since February 1987. Since before the war prices advanced about two cents per pound, driven by war demand shipping difficulties and tight foreign markets.
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New York
New York Cotton Exchange
Opinions on Congress schedule and farm policy issues
James Preston notes that many legislative problems press for the upcoming Congress session. He argues the current farm program lacks flexibility for disturbances like wars, droughts, floods, and market shifts, creating recurrent policy upheavals.
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