State And National News Condensed In Brief Form
Boston enters the 83rd year of life for notable figure denvemeritus Abbott Lawrence Lowell after a long Harvard tenure ending in 1933 Washington reports a coming Senate battle over an anthllynching bill as Senator Van Nuys indicates the measure will be rereleased Gaston sees Gastonia Quarnes Inc purchase and new Joes corpora tion taking over the quarry on Union Road near Gastonia Concord notes military receiving treatment at the Ca Hospital for a broken leg after a street accident involving Mr Pleasant man
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Boston
Denvemeritus
Abbott Lawrence Lowell
Lowell
Harvard
State News
Gaston
Gaston 8 and Gravel Co
New Joes Corporaton
Kay
Gastonia Quarnes, Inc
Union Road
Here
Supreme Court to Decide Death Penalty Appeal Soon
Across several towns reports note a pending decision by the State Supreme Court on the appeal of six convicts condemned for slaying a penitentiary guard captain. The court heard arguments on Oct. 10 but has not indicated when an opinion will be handed down.
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Columbia
Stat Supreme Court
Veterans' Checks Ready For Distribution
Forty six checks totaling 37062.50 have arrived in the office of E A Houser Jr Clerk of Superior Court for distribution to veterans and widows of veterans of the Oil War. The checks will be distributed starting Friday December 16. Only five checks are for veterans living in Cleveland county. The five recipients are A F Connor Reuben McSwain T G Philbeck J A Sims and W W Wane. If a listed person died this year an affidavit from a near relative must be filed and Raleigh authorization obtained before payment. The clerk's office will be open Friday 8:30 AM to 5 PM and Saturday 8:90 to 4:00 for distribution.
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E. A. Houser, Jr
Superior Court
Cleveland County
A. F. Connor
Reuben McSwain
T. G. Philbeck
J.A Sims
W. W. Wane
Raleigh
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Churches Unite For Christmas Carol In Kings Mountain
Kings Mountain churches unite for a cooperative Christmas carol event on Christmas Eve starting 9 00 PM. After singing, groups meet again at First Presbyterian Church at 11 30 PM for a brief midnight program with all denominations represented. Members of the planning committee include E C McClain Elizabeth Anthony Mrs J C Nickel Ruth Randall and Mrs M H Biser.
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Kings Mountain
First Presbyterian Church
the Herald
E. C. McClain
Elizzabeth Anthony
J. C.nickel
British Dishes Aimed At Inaccurate Jokes
A reader corrects a humorous piece on national foods, noting English cuisine centers on many vegetables beyond three staples. The writer acknowledges error, highlighting forty or more varieties common on British tables, including marn row and scarlet runner bean, suggesting the joke overstated the case.
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Eng Usha
Canada
Tare Gatameglanehina
Mowe Pooteres, Inc
More Freak Potatoes Displayed by Local Girls
The Herald showcases unusually shaped sweet potatoes donated by Nancy and Marjorie Lou Dickes, daughters of Mrs. Begsle Dickey. One potato resembles four chickens and another looks like a bird, with pronounced features noted by observers.
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the Herald
Nancy
Marjorie Lou Dickes
Begsle Dickey
Post Office Delays Mail Dispatch and Christmas Hours
Late Mail Dispatch begins three and a half hours later at Kings Mountain post office. Mail received by 9 P. M. will depart for North and South points. Previously only mail before 6 P. M. left town that day. New service started December 9 under Postmaster W. E. Blakely. To handle Christmas rush the office will remain open all day Saturday December 17 and 24. Postal official urges early mailing of holiday packages and proper addressing with street and number 48.
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Kings Mountain
W. E. Blakely
Westmaster Blakely
Matt
Street
Reverend John Inzer to Address Piedmont Boy Scouts
Gastonia December 11 Rev Dr John W Inzer pastor of First Baptist Asheville has accepted an invitation to deliver the address at the Piedmont Council Boy Scouts of America annual meeting to be held Tuesday night January 17. Chairman J W Atkins announced the arrangements. The well known Asheville minister is in demand as a speaker for such occasions. The Piedmont Council dinner brings together more than 300 Scouters from 11 counties, including many leading business and professional men.
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Gastonia
John W. Inger
First Baptist Church
Asheville
Piedmont Council
Boy Scouts of America
J. W. Atkins
Inter
South
Hig Church
Legion Decorates Two Trees in Town
The American Legion post decorated two trees with colored lights and ornaments. One tree stands in front of First National Bank and the other in front of Plank Brothers and Co. W. W. Souther and P. G. Ratterree oversaw the Christmas decorating effort.
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American Legion
First
School Holidays Begin Saturday at Kings Mountain
The Christmas season gift is two full weeks of school holidays from Saturday December 18th to Monday January 2nd. Students at Kings Mountain will enjoy a break from books teachers and bells during this care free period.
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Kings Mountain
Red Cross Roll Call Nears Completion in Mountain Region
The annual Roll Call for Mountain Area is nearly finished. Volunteers have worked faithfully and without complaint, expressing gratitude for the strong effort. Though the goal wasn’t fully met, the response was strong and the workers deserve hearty appreciation.
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Mountain 14
Doe
Sljetna
Local Red Cross Roll Call Praises Group Efforts
The message notes total funds pledged and cash received exceeding 400 memberhips. It highlights Crawford and the Cora MIL employees for leading fundraising and subscriber efforts, with 975 of their people subscribing. Boyd Hammox, chair, extends thanks for worker and citizen cooperation.
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National Red Cross
ZH [Crawford
Cora Mil
Cera
Cera and Estizene
Boyd Hammox
Roll Call
Robert S Harmon Dies At Age 90 In Kings Mountain Area
Robert S Harmon 90 longtime farmer of El Bethel near Kings Mountain died Saturday after a long illness. He had led El Bethel Methodist church as board chairman for many years. Survived by four sons Rev J Calvin Harmon of Wilmington North Carolina and Oscar Harmon of Kings Mountain seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren plus a sister Lydia Davis aged 97. Parents Haywood and Polly Branton Harmon. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at El Bethel Methodist church.
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Robert S. Harmon
el Bethel
Kings Mountain
Lydia Davis
el Bethel Methodist Church
Ber
J. Calvin Harmon
Wilmington
Ramat, North
Oscar Harmon
Haywood
Polly Branton Harmon
Auto Slightly Damaged by Fire on Ridge Street
Firemen were called Wednesday morning at 9 15 to extinguish a blaze in the Packard of Herman Falls on Ridge street. The fire was put out with chemicals. Very little damage was done.
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Herman Falls
Ridge Street
Will Rogers Humorous Story Echoes Customs Questions
The humorous tale portrays Will Rogers reacting to the barrage of questions from customs officials upon returning from Europe. The lighthearted jab highlights the cultural divide and Rogers' quick wit in facing official scrutiny.
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Will Rogers
Fragmented OCR reads as stray phrases and garbled names
The snippet shows broken text with scattered phrases about a custom house and a custodian. It lacks coherent facts, names, places, or dates, making a clear news item impossible to summarize into a proper card.
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Custom House
UNC Educator Delivers Dedication Speech at Physical Education Building
Dr. O K Cornwell, head of the Physical Education Department at the University of North Carolina, served as the main speaker at the dedication exercises for the Physical Education Building.
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O. K."cornwell
University of North Carolina
Kings Mountain dedicates new Physical Education Building
The Kings Mountain School System dedicates the new Physical Education Building during a Tuesday night ceremony led by Dr. O K Cornwell. The event, part of the Central School PTA meeting, featured school officials, visiting coaches, and a display of historical items placed in the building’s cornerstone.
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Bullang
Kings Mountain
O. K. Cornwell
Af Central School
Paul Mauney
Wit
Parent-Teacher Association
Supt. M. Barnes
Charles ‘Thomasson
Thomasson
Tast
Kings Mountain High School
Kings Mountain Herald
Herald
Commercial Department
Mra
F. R Summers
Kings Mout
Paul Nessler, Jr
Shopping Season Shortens Ahead of Christmas Rush
Kings Mountain shoppers face a compressed shopping period as stores prepare for a busy weekend. Merchants forecast strong business with window displays and a wide array of gifts. Residents are urged to finish Christmas purchases in the coming days before stores close for the holiday.
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Kings Mountain
Christmas Decorations Must Be Up By Saturday
Hoth residents and local businesses must finish Christmas decorations by Saturday December 17 to be eligible for four cash prizes from the Men's Club. Lights must burn until 10:00 p m for residents and until Christmas for businesses. Prizes total 30 dollars, aim to boost holiday spirit amid growing interest and participation.
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Hoth
Arnold Kiser
Lions Club and Men’s Club Contract for Advertising Folder
The Kings Mountain Lions Club and Business Men’s Club met at Town Hall with Charles Dilling signing a contract for printing an advertising folder. Ten thousand color folders will feature Kings Mountain and Kings Mountain Battleground, costing $250 with the Town, Lions Club, and Men’s Club each paying one third.
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Tran
Lionsub
Charles Dilling
Kings Mountain
Kings Mountain Battleground
Lions Club
Congress to Review Emergency Legislation in Next Session
Washington pundits predict Congress will not press new laws but scrutinize recent emergency measures. The Wagner Act faces review to curb industrial warfare and balance worker and employer rights, while farm legislation also could be examined. Senator Clark of Missouri foresees Congress testing current farm laws.
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Congress
Brain Trust
Clark
Missouri
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