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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1937
Page
2
Published weekly in Kings Mountain North Carolina this paper notes it is issued as second class matter at the post office under a March 1879 act. It urges readers not to overlook the down and out, warning that fortune can shift and the fallen may rise again.
Wilfred Peterson reflects on home as a sanctuary amid war. He describes home as a calm haven, a cathedral of spirit, a place of joy and learning where family can laugh, read, and renew hope. The piece urges simple living, love, and resilience.
Mrs CC Gore and others visited relatives across the region last week. A mix of visits to Charlotte Kings Mountain Blacksburg and Winston-Salem dot the community under a festive, gossip suited summary. A group biked to the Pinnacle and enjoyed a good day.
The community announces the wedding of Howard Goforth and Norma Martin held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wright on Friday December 24. Rev. J. W. Suttle officiated. Goforth is son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Goforth, bride daughter of Otis Martin of Rolling Springs. The couple was serenaded Saturday night by local friends.
Bible school at 10:00 led by Wie Maney General Superintendent. Second Sunday morning service at 11:00 with sermon by the pastor. Evening service at 7:00 with pastor sermon. Luther Leagues meet in the Veer techtam class Wednesday at 8:00 PM. Batweaulies and Paible chet at 10:00 with James Lackey superintendent.
The Presbyterian Church lists Rev. P. D. Patrick as pastor with Sunday School at 10:00 A M led by C. F. Thomasson, Morning Worship at 11:00 A M, and Evening Worship. The Young People meet at 45, Scouts meet 7:00 P M, and Kings Mountain Presbytery will convene at 1:15 P M Monday.
Rev W M Boyce announces Sunday worship at 11:00 with Holy Communion observed on this New Year’s frst Sabbath. A 5:00 Vesper Meditation titled One's Death Sunlor will be delivered. Christian Union at 4:00, Block Intermediate and Young People meet at their respective times, Mid-Week Service Wednesday at 7.00.
Rev B W Fox pastor at Central Methodist invites members to 9 45 Sunday school with B Peoler then 11 00 preaching by Rev Claud H Moser the presiding elder. 7 00 young people lead singing and the pastor delivers a New Year sermon.
Rev. W A Parsons pastor leads Grace Methodist with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching services at 11 00 a m and 3 00 p m Epworth League gathers at 6 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 1 00 p m The entry invites all to worship with the church.
Seven Cumberland County poultry men averaged 183 birds per flock and netted 209.18 dollars per flock for the year, yielding about 1.58 dollars per bird. Hamrick of Shelby plans a ten acre peach orchard with area farmers to market peaches. Garvis Thompson, thirteen, from New Hope Wilson County, produced 3,462 pounds of cotton on four acres. Swain County farm families crack walnuts for winter kernel income, farm agent reports.
Mr. Geo Logan of Gastonia was there Friday. Miss Lila Woodward returned to a Bolling Springs school Monday. Mrs J B Goforth visited relatives in Gastonia on Christmas Day. Mr and Mrs Earl Carpenter of Earl visited relatives here during the holidays.
A local open forum comments on a Chir Ete Dance at the Mountain View Hotel with blue and silver decor and two orchestras. Readers note Shelby Town dances drew larger crowds and higher ticket prices, while local youth and road houses attracted attendees. The writer urges better town support for future dances in Kings Mountain.
A fragmentary item mentions Veidps Vivien Leigh and a covert, elite dress shop in Reckhaley. Names like Godard, Yale, Karl, and Marwhte appear amid blurred references to operatives and a hidden, luxurious business.
Madeleine faces two men in her apartment after a confusing visit. Schaffer questions her about a crime while discussing a French counter offensive misstep. The exchange reveals power struggles and looming duty as Muller presses Madeleine for answers.
In the Superior Court of Cleveland County North Carolina Town of Kings Mountain plaintiff seeks sale of a lot to pay town taxes. Will Seawright and wife and other defendants must appear January 10 1988 at the Clerk of Superior Court in Shelby NC to answer the complaint. The notice repeats for Mary Blanton widow and heirs of Lloyd Blanton deceased requiring appearance January 20 1988 in Shelby NC to answer the complaint for sale of a house and lot to satisfy town taxes.
The Superior Court of Cleveland County North Carolina hears a case where Arthur L Parker seeks an absolute divorce from Addie Parker. The defendant must appear at the Clerk of the Superior Court in Shelby on January 6 1987 to answer or demur to the complaint. The clerk’s notice is dated December 6 1937. Also noted is the gunboat Sacramento steaming from Tsingtao carrying American refugees from Shantung as Japanese forces advance.
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