11 Feb 1943
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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1943
Page
1
Resteeh Conte reports on Guy Beprey a writer and guard with ties to New York and Columbia University. The item mentions paper restrictions, wartime roles, and various local notes including Cherry Man incident and public school pay proposals.
The Tees Cue meeting approved two teen Mills for state legislature with a set amount. Funeral services were held for David Baker, longtime real estate owner and Mason, with prominent community attendance and tributes to his civic and church work. He was a former president of the First Nations Bank and a longtime member of St Matthews Lutheran Church and Gardner Webb College. Memorials for L Plewher Mend and other local figures followed with extensive church and charity ties noted.
The observance will be held at seven o'clock in the Womens Club Building with B. B. Neill, chairman, presiding. The program includes the singing of America led by BC. McClain, an invocation by Rov. BF. Austin, and guest announcements by the presidents of the two groups, W. K. Snuney for Kiwanis and Carl Minuney for the School. Members of Ge Guus will participate in the Victory Service Tattens. PF. Path will greet guests.
M L Ruth was elected president of the local Merchants Association. The article notes community service plans and a call for citizens to donate books to aid soldiers, with readers urged to contact any committee member.
Officers and directors of Fest Metonst Bask held a regular meeting. Dr. J. P. Raber was elected as member of the Sense of Directors, replacing the late D. M. Raber. Gat ertat Tee Pech was cleerd and honoured as president in the form of recognition.
Wartime rationing guide lists Sugar stamp No 11 and coupon validity through March 21 enabling three rounds of sugar. Instand On-Number 4 and Fuel coupons detail January 30 to April 6 validity for gallons and prices. Gasoline coupon No 4 covers three gallons. many entries are garbled but reflect ongoing ration controls and coupon timing.
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