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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1946
Page
13
New Year’s Day has long been marked by open houses parties and exchanges of cards and greetings. From ancient pagan rites to Roman strenae gifts attributed to Strenia and emperor decrees, customs have varied yet celebrated renewal and goodwill.
A historical note on New Year gifts from Henry III to Charles I, including the Honest Old Latimer misstep with a Bible, Sir Thomas More’s glove and gold coin gift, and the origin of pin money. It notes the decline of gifts yet the enduring cheer through New Year cards and goodwill.
Mrs Thurman Seism notes Patterson Grove church Christmas service on Sunday December 22 at 7 PM with full Sunday school and pastor message. Rev W A Roberts to attend, plus regular teachers' meeting and prayer service on Wednesday December 18 at 7 PM with Rev W A Roberts of Shelby. Several Saturday and Thursday gatherings include Sunday School class party December 21 and Young Married Ladies Christmas party December 21 at 7 PM hosted by Mrs Tra Wright near Bessemer City. Eugene Patterson’s class party December 19 at 6 30 PM at the schoolhouse.
A fragmented notice details a leg injury near a farm and a social gathering weekend. Names appear repeatedly with references to the Wright, Turner, Queen, Gelam, Hasnrck, Phifer, and Seisin families plus local residents visiting and hosting. The report includes a hospital update and community connections through Monday greetings.
Wires ruptured across a national farm program, cutting power and disrupting operations. Officials reported extensive outages hindering agricultural services and communications. No injuries noted as crews race to restore essential functions and resume normal activity.
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