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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1946
Page
1
During Bangle Week in Kings Mountain Troop 12 conducted Christmas seal sales raising 498.22 for the fund. Mrs David Hamrick announced the result as 11 of 12 troop members participated. County wide receipts reached 94,008.28 with ongoing appeal for overdue contributions.
Memory SUPER members of Johnny W Black Post 2988 VFW plan a dam an Tegg supper at Bridges Airport on Saturday near Toe Creek. The next Post meeting is listed as January 14 after an error in last week’s Herald. Arthur Smith and his Cracker Jacks, notable WBT Charlotte radio stars, perform at Central School auditorium at 7 30 p m with Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsorship to benefit the Grace Methodist church building fund. The Central Methodist Senior Choir presents a Christmas story and carols with music from England Scotland Wales and other regions. public invitation issued.
A 25 voice chorus from the First Aptlet Chor offers a 7 30 p m Cantata for Epiphany and Ontitebeside. Composer Matthews writes The Story of The public is invited to attend.
Firefighters responded to a blaze at Gault's Grocery on N Piedmont Avenue about 9 o'clock Saturday. The incident caused smoke and minor damage to the store as crews worked to control the flames. Local authorities opened an investigation into the cause.
Mr enda moves into Roberts offices at 300 Myure Street. The text notes the location and the role of the superintendent of the pasting mil.
Members of the Kings Mountain Lions Club will meet at 7 o clock for regular business at the cafeteria. Shelby attorney Peyton McSwain will address the gathering and discuss club matters and community affairs.
Kings Mountain retailers rush to finish Christmas shopping as demand tightens. Toy merchants report enough variety for children's orders while adults' gifts appear limited. jewelers cite watch shortages. Stores stay open late Saturday and plan two-day holiday closure on Christmas and Boxing Day.
Post office reports a heavy Christmas mailing season with over 67,000 stamps sold and 50,800 greeting cards handled by Wednesday. Postmaster W E Blakely notes 1945 comparisons show stronger activity as extra staff assist rural carriers and temporary helpers. record money orders and C O D business cited. New Year’s holiday operations planned.
The Shelby Daily Star reports a 1987 county wide referendum on continuing legal wine and beer sales. A proposal seeks a May or June vote, arguing enforcement easier if public sentiment favors prohibition rather than an outright ban.
Leo Devenny of Kings Mountain bound over to Superior Court on a manslaughter charge in Seventies era Shelby county court. The death of Odes Phifer 60 occurred when a truck struck him as he walked along Cherryville Road Tuesday night December 10. Devenny had prior drunken driving and improper lights convictions and appeals both judgments. He is held on a 1500 dollar bond. Passenger Leo Ormand testified about truck lighting troubles and helping move Phifer to hospital.
The Herald announces a Christmas issue to be distributed Monday December 23 with greetings and feature stories. The Dec 23 edition replaces the Dec 26 issue and the next issue will publish January 2 1947. The office will be closed Dec 23 to 30 and merchants are urged to submit copy by Friday.
Harold Budts a cab driver was convicted of assault in Recorder's Court at City Hall. Chief N M Farr reported Budts fined 35 dollars plus costs and ordered to pay Lingerfelt’s doctor bill. The charge stemmed from an argument at the bus station ending with Budts striking Lingerfelt with a car pump. Lingerfelt suffered a head injury per police chief statement.
Children up to 18 are invited to a Kings Mountain Junior Chamber of Commerce Christmas party at the Dixie Theatre Saturday morning. The event includes a 76 minute free show, a post film treat, and a movie lineup featuring several cartoonish titles and acts. Parents are urged to bring their children.
The Lutheran Brotherhood met for a regular supper Monday night. After a pragrant presentation President Hugh Ormand presided and Aubrey Maoney led the program with W. A. Bennett Carl Meoney Calvin Plank D. C. Mawney George Houser Paul McGinnie Earl Bumgardner and Billy Mauney. Ray Cline was elected secretary.
Fragmentary OCR indicates a church event schedule with evening sessions on a Saturday and Tuesday from 6 to 8 o clock, inviting the public to attend through the main door. The text is garbled but references Briley and a public feature or feast associated with the Omeral Methodiet church.
Christmas festivities approach as Kings Mountain plans week long industrial holidays. Factories including Neisler Mills Mauney Mills Phenix Mills Bonnier Mills and others suspend operations from Saturday December 28 with varied resumption dates. Shops and banks close two days while city schools take a two week break until January 6. Church programs and holiday receptions add to the season’s events.
Mrs. Zeb B. Vance of Mercer University faculty returned from the Southern Association meeting in Columbia D C where she spoke to the College and University Division on business education in the liberal arts. She represented Georgia on the Executive Board and attended a Pi Epsilon Ni Luncheon.
Stockholders of Kings Mountain Narrow Fabrics Inc. are to meet at 2:80 this afternoon at the office of attorney J. R. Davis to elect officers to further organize the company and advance plans for a plant to be in operation by January 1.
Police report two nearby establishments Barkley Brothers grocers on East King Street and Midway Lane near the rail station were entered by robbers between 4:00 and 5:30 a.m. Items stolen include cigarettes, sugar, candy, beer, cash, meats, and toys. Investigators suspect the same party. fingerprints and clues are being traced.
Thomas P. Baker of Kings Moon Piedmont Avenue Waynesboro Virginia, son of Dr and Mrs Li her P. Baker, a student at 1¢ Military School, Waynesboro, Va., is named corporal in general order issued by Col. R. G. Sherman TNF head of the school's RC T C unit. The order reorganizes cadet corps into a battalion of three rifle companies and a headquarters camp. Appointments reflect demonstrated efficiency in conduct and academics as cadets rotate leadership roles with the opening of the September term.
Kings Mountain police chief N. M. Farr reports the recovery of a 1933 Plymouth coach stolen last Saturday night from A. D. Bel of Ki Mountain in the Cherokee department. The car was found abandoned in Gaffney with no clues about the thief.
Merchants are warned in the merchants association bulletin mailed Wednesday to beware check flashers. Rules urge suspicion of strangers who offer check favors, demand personal identification, and avoid accepting checks from unfamiliar farmers who may disguise forgery.
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