Five children missing in State School fire in Augusta
Augusta Georgia December 19 five boys were reported missing and believed burned to death in an early morning fire at the State School for Mental Defectives Lieut J C Brown of the Augusta Fire Department said five of the 24 inmates in one dormitory were unaccounted for while two other inmates were seriously injured.
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New News
Augusta
State School For
J. C. Brown
Augusta Fire Department
Death of WPA worker in highway collision near Fort Bragg
Fayetteville December 19 John Albert Marsh 65 a WPA worker died at Fort Bragg post hospital after being struck by an automobile on U S Highway 24 near the post Coroner W C Davis said Alec Brunson a negro ho
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Fayetteville
John Albert Marsh
WPA
Fort Bragg Post Hospital
U. S. Highway 24
W. C. Davis
Alec Brunson
Large Passenger Plane Attempts To Land Here
A large passenger plane from New York to Mexico City via New Orleans attempted to land near Kings Mountain during a night storm. Local witnesses, including Earl McGill and Harold Husnicutt, reported the aircraft hovered low and seemed to misjudge the field. The crew used all lights to aid the distressed plane as it avoided a crash landing.
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Eastern Air Lines
Clal Osdarag
Earl McGill
Techt
Medill
Harold Husnicutt
Kings Mountain
New York
Mexico City
New Orleans
Indicted Defendant Faces Trial Without Counsel
A defendant in a criminal case was indicted and the trial began with questions about whether he had legal counsel. Reports indicate the defendant appeared in court and the proceedings noted the lack of appointed representation.
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Davey
Jeweler Praises Rapid Telegram Delivery Service
W. W. Souther a local jeweler commends Western Union Southern Railway and Post 0 for fast help after a gift purchase went wrong. A telegram sent at 1 33 PM from Philadelphia arrived in Kings Mountain 2 28 PM, and the gift reached the buyer by 2 25 PM the next day, 24 hours 62 minutes from order, at a cost of 88 cents.
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W. W. Souther
Western Union
Southern Railway
Post
Souther
Philadelphia
Kings Mountain
South Tra Aanway
Stag Club Ball Set for December 27 at Woman's Club House
Henry Cathey and his 10 piece orchestra will headline the Stag Club’s second annual anniversary ball next Wednesday night at the Woman's Club House. The Gastonia-based band features swing numbers and vocal pieces. Dance proceeds cover admission with a $1 script. A pre dance banquet at Mountain View House honors current and former members as the club reviews its history and announces new officers.
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Henry Cathey
Stag Club
Woman's Club
Cathey
Tar Heelians
Headquar
Gastonia
North
South Carolina
Mountain View House
Chubr
Firefighters Battle Lumber Yard Blaze at Elmer Lumber Co
Firemen were called Monday about 3 30 to Elmer Lumber Co to extinguish a blaze in a lumber pile. The lumber rack was destroyed but the fire did not spread, started by a grass fire ignited by an employee.
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Elmer Lumber Co
Warning To The Public About Counterfeit Twenty Dollar Bills
Mrs. George Moss of Kings Mountain warns the public about counterfeit twenty dollar Federal Reserve notes circulated in the state. The notes show a Cleveland Ohio issue with green seal and serials, portrait of Andrew Jackson, and a deceptive K53 mark. Authorities link the bills to the WattsLustig syndicate, broken up in 1986.
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George Moss
Kings Mountain ‘Merchants Association
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank of
Cleveland
Ohio
Andrew Jackson
North Carolina
WattsLustig Syndicate
Kings Mountain Drug Contest Winners to Be Announced
Kings Mountain Drug Co. invites about 50 participants to report Friday at 10:00 A.M. for prize awarding. Mr. Don Blanton notes 16 winners will be announced and prizes distributed. All contestants are reminded to attend.
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Kings Mountain Drug Co
Don Blanton
Lions Club Meeting Postponed This Week
The regular Sons Club meeting scheduled for tonight is postponed due to many members unavailable. Directors decided to hold the meeting at a later date and all members will be notified of the new time.
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Sons Club
Fhe
Temalaing
Tie Wainy
Br Bond
AIT
Kings Mountain Gears Up For Merry Christmas
Kings Mountain prepares for a festive Christmas with heavy holiday buying, beautiful decorations, and community actions. Merchants report strong sales while churches, firemen, Lions Club, and Junior Woman's Club volunteers plan aid for needy families. Town Hall closes Monday and Tuesday. Charlie Cash hosts a free show for children under 12 at Dixie Theatre.
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Kings Mountain
Uttle
Lions
Hall
Charlie Cash
Dixie Theatre
Chief Warns Fire Crackers Shooters in City
Chief of Police Jimmy Burns warns it is illegal to shoot firecrackers in the business district or fire zone. He urges residents to avoid fireworks in public areas and to only consider exploding such devices on private property with extreme caution to prevent injuries.
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Jimmy Burns
The
Herald
Burns
Oil Ship Flees Into U S Waters at Port Everglades
Fort Lauderdale Florida December 19 Coastguard reports an oil freighter believed to be German entered Port Everglades harbor seemingly pursued by a Prais... cruiser. Lt Je W Malin executive officer says he watched both vessels from mid morning and then went to establish their identity. The freighter lowered quarantine flag as it neared the harbor.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Coastguard
Port Everglades
Je W. Malin
Coast Guard
Will Rogers Humorous Story From Wartime Column
A fragmentary Will Rogers humorous piece describes a rural anecdote about electricity and a playful misadventure in a house. The readable lines hint at a lighthearted, folksy tale typical of Rogers’ style with a punchline about a fad.
Christmas Pageant The Visit Of The Wise Men at Central Methodist
Children of Central Methodist Church Sunday School present a Christmas pageant The Visit Of The Wise Men Friday evening at 7:00 under the direction of Mrs L D Shuford and Mrs W H Howard The event accompanies the regular treat for the children.
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Wise Men
Central Methodist Church
L. D. Shuford
W. H. Howard
Comectiga
Gantts To Have Christmas Carols
Mr and Mrs Max Gantt invite the public to Christmas readings and carols at their North Pledmey Avenue home. Celebrations began last night and continue each evening this week from eight to nine o clock.
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Max Gantt
North Pledmey Avenue
Gants
Mrs Mauney Hospitalized In Winston Salem Influenza
Friends of Mrs. R L Mauney of Kings Mountain regret to learn she is a patient at Baptisl Hospital Winston Salem for influenza Her daughter Mrs Garian SUI is also hospitalized there for illness after being called to Winston Salem by her mother’s condition.
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R. L. Mauney
Kings Mountain
Winston Salem
General relief percentage declines in urban areas
Washington report: Social Security Board data show a 4 percent drop in the share of people receiving general relief from public funds from October to November in 110 urban areas. The summary notes a reduced obligation amount, reflecting lower relief outlays and changing welfare needs, with urban districts reporting the downtrend.
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Washington
The
Social Security Board
Boy Kills Father in Farm House Tragedy
In a Sunday night family tragedy near Archdale between Grover and Kings Mountain, 18 year old Boyd Howell killed his father, a local carpenter, with a pistol after an argument over a woman. The父 died within six minutes. The case is under sheriff investigation as Boyd Howell is held at the county jail. funeral arrangements for the elder Howell were set for Bethabara Baptist Church with Rev Carl Mauney officiating.
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Hotta Uah
Howell
Archdale
Bowell
Grover
Kings Mountain
Boyd Howell
Mo Ther
Sherif Raymond Cite
Ving
Cleve
County
Jair
Bethterem Baptist
Carl Mauney
Shelby
Sarah Dixon
James
Boyd
Robert
Mabel
Catherine
Roy
Grace
Ray
Betties
Grady Dixon
Booth White
Newton
George Howell
Gastonia
Yours Howell
Sher Im Chine
Red Cross Aid for Finland Urged by Local Chapter
Mrs Ruth Gamble executive of the Red Cross asks Herald to announce that boxes are placed in the First National and several stores for Finnish relief contributions. The fund will be used to relieve civilian suffering, not war aims, as Finland faces invasion and Italy’s not involved.
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Ruth Gamble
The
Red Cross
Herald
Finland
Russia
Red
Opinions on Industry Leadership Amid Depression Era Pressures
James Preston notes the nation shifts focus from government to business for leadership during hard times. Washington considers ideas from the Congress of American Industry to restore confidence as thousands of manufacturers face pressures. The piece reflects on wartime escape assets and the pursuit of how the world adapted to strain.
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Washington
Congress of American Industry
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