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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1945
Page
1
Kings Mountain merchants rushed to restock for last minute shoppers as Christmas Eve approached while grey skies and a forecast of snow added to holiday mood. Servicemen arrived home to join celebrations, and a reorganized Stag club plans a dance at the Woman’s Club with private banquets, signaling a festive season for a largely furloughed workforce.
Major Myron Rhyne son of Mrs Claude Rhyne and Mrs Sarah Hambright Rhyne arrived in Newport News Virginia Tuesday night back from a long tour of duty in Africa. He is expected in Kings Mountain Christmas Day. The Kings Mountain area notes report C L Jim Masly is recuperating from a heart attack and is on oxygen. directors of the Kings Mountain club plan a January meeting. the club will again distribute Christmas baskets to needy families as part of its annual effort.
City Manager H. L. Bardette urged all property owners to list their taxes early as possible for the annual tax rating in Kings Mountain. Details of the listing were not completed Thursday and Bardette could not be reached Sunday for fuller plans.
Kings Mountain Kiwanis meeting schedule altered as members honorably discharge veteran W Greene of West King Street. Dr N B Cetaly, club president, said the group Will miss the regular weekly meeting through the holidays due to veterans’ dispatch and Christmas observances.
Four year old child of George Womte, a negro painter, was severely burned when an oil stove exploded, causing a home to burn. The family, awake except for the child, escaped as the house and all furnishings were destroyed. The child receives treatment at Shelby hospital. local pleas for food and aid followed the tragedy.
Olive, son of Mrs. BB Olive, is re forming from the Pacific Theater on terminal leave. The note indicates his status while on leave, detailing his parental listing and military affiliation in a concise wartime notice.
Kings Mountain Stag club officials announced plans for the annual Christmas reunion with a formal banquet at 7:90 and a public dance at the Woman's club. The event will feature the Teen-town Cats and a 10-piece orchestra from Gastonia, starting at 9:30 and running until 1.00 tax included. A list of members and former members was prepared from memories, with records incomplete for the post war opener.
Kings Mountain Kiwanis club, led by Harry Page, presents a 1946 report detailing active year’s civic enterprise. Speakers included Dr. F C Morgan, Fred Holme, and A McParland. events spanned church revivals, Bible programs, and a community arts showcase. committee members include BA Harrill and Aubrey Mauney.
The Herald reports its final 1945 issue will publish on Monday morning. It notes it attempted to reach all city businesses with Christmas greetings but some omissions were unavoidable. The next issue resumes January 3, 1946, returning to Thursday mornings.
Kings Mountain high school unveils its 1946 conference basketball slate with away opener at Rutherfordton on January 11 and home debut against Lincoln January 15. Principal J E Honeycutt notes prospects are unclear after 1945 title squad faced ra l u a tions. only Robert Neill from Starters remains. Coach Don Parker plans a nine game conference baseball schedule as noted on the back page.
Reflect on Christmas 1945 amid postwar rationing and relief. A homecoming from the army, family reunion, and small comforts mark a rare peacetime season. The piece asserts peace depends on following the Prince of Peace as values shape a troubled world.
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