22 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1948
Page
1
Grace Methodist Church will observe Christmas with a sunrise service at 6 a.m. on Christmas Day announced by pastor Rev G W Fink. The Youth Fellowship will present a play They Found a Child on Christmas evening at 7 p.m.
Members instead join Hosiery Company Thursday night to assemble Christmas baskets for the needy. Remaining members will deliver Christmas cheer baskets Christmas morning. Auto Inspection Lane Nov 4 returns to Kings Mountain Monday through Friday. All 1941 and 1949 model vehicles must be inspected by year end. Lane on Tracy Street between Gold and Mountain. entrance from Gold Street.
City clerk S A Crouse announced 150 auto license tags for 1949 were issued Tuesday morning. The $1 tags are required for all cars owned by motorists within city limits. Members of the Luther Leagues of St. Matthew's Lutheran church will carol after Christmas Eve service, gathering in the church recreation room immediately following the service.
City Board in special session at City Hall annexed about 18.68 acres of Crescent Hill residential development. The ordinance grants residents city citizenship rights and share in debts and obligations of the city.
Kings Mountain March of Dimes campaign names George Houser as committee chairman for industrial gifts. Ollie Morris announces the choice Tuesday morning. Proceeds fund polio patient treatment, relief in epidemic areas, and research into causes and remedies of infantile paralysis.
St Matthew's Lutheran Church will hold a Christmas Eve service at 11 p.m. featuring a poinsettia adorned chancel, a garlanded evergreen backdrop with a Moravian Star, and three meditations on yearning, giving light, and Jesus as the light of the world. The Senior choir directed by Mrs J E Herndon will perform, and attendees will receive candles to sing Silent Night. Public invited.
Kings Mountain donors totaling 2149 were announced by Grady Howard treasurer to support the Jaycee X-Ray fund. The local campaign for Shelby and Kings Mountain needs 1251 more to complete the drive after machine purchase came under budget. Contributors include Mauney Mills 134, Narrow Fabrics 73, Craftspun 25, Dellinger's Jewel Shop 5, A&P 3, and Nessler Milletis 1000 among others.
Registration books for the forthcoming beer wine election on January 8 will be open for the last time on Monday December 27 Registrars will be at the respective polling places throughout the county to place on the books for the sale of beer and wine to be outlawed in Cleveland county Special ruling by the attorney general enabled the opening of the books on schedule
One of the region’s largest recent residential deals closed last week as Mr. and Mrs. George H Mauney bought the North Piedmont Avenue home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams. The six and one tenth acre property includes a ten room house, several outbuildings, and a servant’s apartment. Haywood E. Lynch of Kings Mountain brokered the deal.
The Kings Mountain Kiwanis club hosts a Thursday gathering featuring the Esso Standard Oil film All Around Arkansas arranged by Jesse A. Kiser. Meeting at the Woman's Club at 6 30 pm, with no session December 30 due to a scheduled holiday break.
Fred J. Wright Jr. and J Elmer Rhea of Kings Mountain bought about ten acres from J Byron Keeter adjoining Davidson school to build ten 4 room 1 bath concrete block houses for Negro occupancy. Construction on the first 10 units to begin January 1.
City Recorder's court held at City Hall on Monday afternoon before Judge E A Harrill. Twelve cases were tried in the war session. Eight defendants convicted of public drunkenness. C F Long of Gastonia jailed 90 days for drunken driving. Buck James Heavener fined 150 dollars and costs for drunken driving hit and run and driving without license. Albert Eugene Costner of Gastonia fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding. Eddie Price of Shelby fined 50 dollars and costs for speeding and carrying a concealed weapon. Next term set for December 28 at 2 p m.
The Herald announces its next issue will publish Friday December 31 as the annual Christmas edition. No edition on Friday due to midweek advance, and the paper will close from noon Wednesday to noon Monday. Local merchants convey Christmas wishes and advertise last minute shopping.
WV W Tolleson, chairman of the Annual Girl Scout Forta drive, reported this week that contributions totaled 700, toward a city quota of 1,000. He urged remaining businesses to donate quickly to close the drive and expressed appreciation to workers and contributors for supporting the program.
Jean McClain of Kings Mountain, daughter of Mr and Mrs E McClain, is listed in the second alto section of Mars Hill College glee club for 1948 49. The 85 voice group sings locally, rolo programs, before the State Baptist convention in Charlotte, and helped present The Messiah in Asheville. The director Elizabeth Souther says two local concerts, a brief tour, and radio programs are planned for spring.
A court session will be held Tuesday December 28 at 2 p.m. in the City Hall courtroom. The schedule was announced this week by city officials.
A segment retells the Christmas story from Luke with Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem, the birth of Jesus in a manger, and shepherds visited by angels proclaiming good news to all. The passage concludes with the shepherds finding the child with Mary and Joseph, and worshipful praise.
Kings Mountain merchants plan extended hours on December 23 and 24 with open stores until 7 p.m. furniture and department shops, and some until late Christmas Eve. Schools close for holidays. churches prepare special Christmas programs as families anticipate turkey dinners and festive gatherings.
The Jaycee Charity Ball, a season highlight, will be held at Kings Mountain High School gym Tuesday December 28 featuring Frank Love and his orchestra. Tickets are $1.20 each tax included, dress optional, with expected large crowds from Kings Mountain and nearby towns. The event is sponsored by the Jaycees and tickets are sold by members.
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