Employment Up In City
The Kings Mountain area sees brighter employment prospects in 1950 with reports from Mrs. ary B. Goforth that local office activity and placements have risen. Foote Mineral Co of Philadelphia plans major operation revival at Solvay Process plant, employing up to 200 during full-scale work. jobs to include skilled and unskilled roles filled locally where possible. Mr. Chandler of Solvay expects ore mining to resume, family relocation from Pennsylvania to Kings Mountain in mid January, and a two-year plant operation revival timeline. CARD OF THANKS expresses gratitude for community support after a recent death.
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Kings Mountain
Ary B. Goforth
Foote Mineral Company
Philadelphia
A. B.otandier
Ehiel
Maksobercuctifni
Mppres-onsy
Chasedler
Kings Mountain Ares
Chandler
Solvay
Mir
Pennsylvania
More About Christmas Hi Cont'd From Front Page
Christmas plans fill homes in Kings Mountain as gifts and toys circulate through community efforts. Local post office and City Hall set holiday hours while banks and government offices close for Christmas. Lions and Kiwanis clubs organize charity events with Santa gifts, food, clothing donations, and coal for needy families.
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Santa
Kings Mountain
General Motors
Mountain Post
First National Bank
Nother
Cleveland Couny
Shelby
Santa Claus
Red Cross
Margrace
Mra
N. Gamble
T Jehildren
John Cav‘eny
Kings Mountain Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Club
Red 1 ‘Cross
Bank Plans Shorter Hours with Expanded Loan Services
A bank announces a shorter general banking schedule while extending personal loan operations. Management states service improvements will offset reduced hours, with staff on standby to discuss loans and related matters.
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Summers
Solitaire Ring with Diamond Band Sells for 5149 50
A 5149.50 1/2 kaxat solitaire featuring a five diamond wedding band was showcased. The piece paired a center cut stone with an accompanying diamond band, highlighting its value and craftsmanship.
Municipal Parking Meters Adopted by City Officials
Discussion among merchants and civic groups led to parking meters as a solution to congestion. Mayor H. T. Fulton’s administration installed meters on Cherokee and Mountain streets, Railroad Avenue, and Batterground Road. Time has tempered early public sentiment toward the meters.
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H. T Fulton
Cherokee
Mountain Streets
Railroad Avenue
Batterground Road
City Parking Meters Revenue and Changes in Town
The text describes widespread use of parking meters and receptacles, with 145 to 150 of 167 original boxes still in operation while many were displaced by driveways and loading zones. It notes police officer Sam Davidson enforcing the meters and that doctors and bus companies pay annual fees for reserved and loading spaces. Meter receipts form part of city revenue with no designated use specified.
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Sega I
Sam Davidson
Kings, Mountain
Supplement Acation for Teachers Based on Experience
Funds approved by the 1949 Legislature provide supplements to teachers and principals based on experience and training. The largest check totaled 410 dollars to a local principal, with other payments reaching a top teacher with an A certificate after 11 years of teaching. The smallest checks were 139 dollars for teachers holding A certificates with under one year of experience, funded by state budget authorization through the State Budget Commission.
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State Budget Commission
Woodward assets contd from front page
Assets of the bankrupt Woodward firm were subject to claims by the building owner. Mrs Putnam received release after affidavits stated items were rented from her. Proceeds after auction expenses will help pay about 12,000 creditors. Removal of merchandise began Tuesday as part of liquidation. North Carolina emphasizes fast mail service with 14 highway offices. Jockey Ridge dune near Kill Devil Hills stands at 138 feet, near Kill Devil. The state hosts over 250 tobacco auction warehouses, the most in the nation.
Local office reports 23 aptitude tests in November
The local office disclosed that 23 aptitude tests were administered in November, a rarity, with nine applicants for sales clerk positions during the holiday period.
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North Carolina
Grayson
ASA
Elgin
Hamilton
Graysons Jewelry
Woodward
Jockey Ridge
Nags Head
Atlantic Coast
Kill Devill
State
Suiniiiny
Piedmont
Ings Mountain Shoe Shop
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