Manufacturing firm opens in Velma Craft area in Kings Mountain
The Herald notes C. G. White and George W. Mauuney open Velma Craft as a new manufacturing enterprise to provide jobs through industrial expansion. The piece urges the public to prevent firecracker nuisance in Casinese district and ties Christmas time to the birthday of Jesus Christ.
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C. G. White
George W. Mauuney
Velma-Craft
Kings Mountain
the Herald
Timmons
Casinese
Jesus Christ
Taxi limits and public utilities in Kings Mountain debate
City board caps taxis at 21 amid regional trends, arguing taxis are public utilities like buses and power services. With multiple firms, a controlled monopsony could improve service. advocates cite adequate coverage at one cab per 750 people.文
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Kings Mountain
Sam Albemarle
Charlotte
Padgett
Dr. Padgett
Hom
Kings Mountain Leads in Victory Bond Purchases
Satisfaction runs high as Kings Mountain reports over 118000 in Victory Bond purchases in the E series, with Cleveland County quota at 325000 and Kings Mountain aiming for 200000. The Herald urges timely bond support and notes Christmas seal responses and a looming deadline for license plates.
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Kings Mountain
Cleveland County
Herald
Cleveland
Local notices spark new recreation push and notable figures
The piece highlights Earl B. Ruth as the citys first recreation supervisor and welcomes him to the post, notes Buths role as a prominent UNC basketball captain, and references local views on military figures including General Patton. It reflects community interests in facilities, cooperation, and local leadership.
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Buth
Uiversity of
North Carolina
Huth
Kings Mountain
Earl B. Ruth
Ten Years Ago Items From Kings Mountain Herald 1935
A summary of 1935 Kings Mountain Herald items notes stockholders received the last dividend in years via mailed checks timed for Christmas shopping. The county election ends December 23 in Shelby with each town honoring a sponsor to be introduced on stage. A Christmas pageant directed by Miss Gussie Huff stetler features D F Hord Jr and Mary Julia Pollock. Basketball center Eugene Goforth suffers a broken arm early in the season. West School honors roll lists J D Bridges Eugene Eskew Agnes Abernathy Sara Barber Frances Dettmay Feline Keeter Faye Ellen Moss Lote Smith Mildred Stewart. Engagement announced for Miss Geraldine McGinnis to Rev Edward Gonzales. Mrs George Houser and baby relocate to Shelby. Elizabeth honored at a dinner for her birthday with eight guests. Mr and Mrs C C Jackson visit relatives of Plymouth. Eastern Carolina seeds and wilt resistant cotton seed supply concerns. Seed quality noted as low in the area. Groone County resident pays taxes with money from 12 year old pecan trees. County Agent Jack Harams ee.
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West School
J. D. Bridges
Eugene Eskew
Agnes Abernathy
Sara Barber
Frances Dettmay
Feline Keeter
Faye Ellen Moss
Lote Smith
Mildred Stewart
Geraldine McGinnis
Edward Gonza
St. Peter's Latheras Plainfield
N. J
George Houser
Aby
Shelby
Noli
Elizabeth
Covert
Bara Lee Hart
Margaret Cooper
Dorothy Plonk
Bi Fulton
Garl Winger
George Plank
C. C. Jackson
Plymouth
Snow and winter woes mix with postwar supply news
A rambling local column recalls a snowy spell that boosted demand for galoshes, chains, and warm gear while noting shortages at service stations. It also covers returning servicemen, improvised winter wear from Germany, and a Christmas rush in shops. Separate notes quote OPA official Driscoll on poultry price ceilings, fair show exemptions, and continued sugar and potato allotments into early 1946.
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Eongre Philip
Pearl Harbor
George 8. Patton
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First National Bank of
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Misa
Woods
Gussie Huffstetler
D. F. Hord, Jr
Mary Julia Pollock
Eugene Goforth
Stning
Goforth
Carolina
Roe Otmen
Groone County
Jack Haram
Grant
Otis Falls
Baxter Weight
Hitler
Jim Anthony
Germany
Jim Asyn
Eusy
Bill Fulton
Bart McOm
Thornton Harrill
Bui Davis
Drace Peeler
Chastie Williams
George Allen
Florida
George
Vad
Youur Ranis
L. W. Dricoll
OPA
FFA
Courage
Mr. Driscoll
L. W. Driscoll
U. S Department of Agriculture
M. Driscom
Ption
Bu. Mellon Co
H.O
de Arthurs Hay Agency
Blalock’s Grocery
Imdmkal Iilettds
First National Bank
Tavera
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