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Kings Mountain Herald

Location

Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1950

Page

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Curry Resigns as Number 4 Deputy Sheriff

Lem Curry resigns effective next month as deputy sheriff for Number 4, announced by Sheriff Hugh A. Logan. Curry accepted other employment. Logan bade him farewell in a brief statement. Also listed: square dance at Legion Building off York Week, sermon data, library story hour at Mauney Memorial Library, and a Greensboro quarterly board meeting report by W. S. Fulton Jr., Jacob Cooper, and Ben Ballard.

Suptte Dassen Legion Building York Week Aight. Ut Comed W.S. Fulton, Jr Jacob Cooper Ben Ballard Greensboro

City changes South Piedmont parking lines to ease traffic

The city board ordered changes to parking lines on South Piedmont beside the Pies Booth church. Work widened the street by filling ditches along Piedmont to reduce traffic hazards and improve flow in the block.

Raiking Piedmont City Board

Tax office announces attendance schedule and hours

The notice from federal tax officials lists announced sessions yesterday with assistants available Friday and Monday. Hours run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:90 p.m. with a lunch break from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

W. Webber Ek Lindebotony Ghisens

Fragmented Text From Local Page

The readable fragments mention Galton and varied measures but lack clear event or details. No definite person, place, or outcome can be confirmed from the incomplete OCR excerpt.

Armstrong to Present Key Club Certificate

The Kings Mountain Key Club will receive a charter at a special Kiwanis meeting next Thursday night at the Woman’s Club. Dr. Charles W. Armstrong of Salisbury, past president of Kiwanis International, will present the certificate. Sixty guests and parents are invited as the club grows from 16 active members with aims tied to school and community service.

KEY Club Kings Mountain Key Club Kings Mountain Kiwanis Club Cab Charles W. Armstrong Kiwanis International Gordon Beatty Houston Smith Rance Henderson Johnny Kiser Jack Still Ivan Weaver Paul McGinnis Bill Allen Delvin Hullstetler Richard White Kiwanis CIA Kiwanis 'Club Salisbury Kings Mountain Youth Organization Tauroday Wills Seis Arcang Kiwanis Club

McKinney Girl Scout Treasurer Appointed

McKinney appoints J C McKinney as treasurer of the Kings Mountain Girl Scout organization amid a $30,000 capital investment. The group also adds to committees including finance, public relations, training, and camp operations as Mauney Hosiery announces expansion with 58 banner-wrap machines and a 3000 square foot floor space increase.

Mauney Hosiery Company Mountain Man's Hose Manufacturers W. K. Mauney, Jr Mr. Mauney J.C. McKinney Kings Moun Tain Gun Scout Organization Cansier McKinney Faison Erm Mre Cansiér Phill George Fouser Ars. Son H. L. Ruth Wesr, Jr Ihember Merle Beatty Sam Stallings J. 8. Bana

Gaur Grocery Burglary Report With Incomplete Details

A burglary at Gaur Grocery involved breaking the front door lock and theft of about 18 dollars and insurance papers from a 225 pound safe. No arrests have been made, and police reported insufficient clear suspects. R. C. Baker survived an emergency operation at Gamon Memorial and has returned home per a family statement.

Gaur Grocery Ie She Caine Pee Baker R. C. Baker Gamon Memorial 1

Merchants Banquet Installs New Officers for Year

The Merchants hold their annual banquet with Wade addressing the attendees and introducing new directors. Carryover directors include E. E. Marlowe Milton Ruth Sam Weir and W. G. Grantham Charles Hamilton Gastonia lawyer who is a candidate for congress drew numbers for a new theory Bridges introduced Mr Sa ami the noted humorist elicited continuous laughter. Mr Grayeon served as chair with Mrs LB Gotorth presiding in the kitchen committee meeting context.

E. E. Marlowe Miton Ruth Sam Weir W. G. Grantham Charles Hamilton Gastonia Congress Bridges Sa Ami Humoria Grayeon Aertmgemenes ‘Committee Mra Gotorth Chatot Kitchin

Politics heats up as candidates line up for May primary

In Kings Mountain and Rutherfordton activity grows as hopefuls prepare for the May Democratic primary. Woodrow Jones of Rutherfordton seeks the 11th district seat, while Reuben Hiern campaigns for county recorder. Both are lawyers. Incumbent mayoral figures and coroners show intent to run or announce re-election, with filing deadlines in mid-April.

Woodrow Jones Rutherfordton Major A. L. Bulwinkle Ar. Jones Dene Iain Sad Men Sees Aanvick Therfordton Ceerane Cbunty

Jaycees Minstrel Begins Work for March 7 Show

Jaycees start work on the March 7 minstrel with Jotor Th Jr as club committee chair. Tickets are on sale at 75 cents for adults and 25 cents for students. F W Grable directs the production with a large chorus and songs from the old era. Tickets available from Jaycees and local merchants including McCurdy Cleaners Dyers Kings Mountain Drug Co Griffin Drug Store and Ellison's Grocery.

Jaycees McCurdy Cleaners- Dyers Kings Mountain Drug Co Griffin Drug Store Ellison's Grocery

Blalock Buys Baker Grocery in Mountain Street Deal

Blalock buys Baker Grocery in a transaction announced for Thursday morning. Baker Grocery, located on Mountain Street and owned by Mrs. Baker, has been operated by the Baker family. The sale marks a change in ownership to Blalock Grocery, previously on Mountain Street.

Blalock Baker Grocery Particlees Acter SRS Mountain Street Bullaing Baker Pa Operated Ty RE

Leaders Aim to Meet Red Cross Quota in Two Weeks

Kings Mountain kicks off its annual Red Cross fund drive next Wednesday at the country club with a breakfast for committee chairs. Ollie Harris notes plans are nearly complete with a two week target to reach a 5533 goal. Co chairs span Grover to Paterson Grove and Beth Ware communities, with Mrs. W. T. Weir leading the teachers division and other names listed for industrial, business, residential, and colored divisions. The drive concentrates 74 percent on local township retention and supports national relief efforts, as officials emphasize community value and swift attainment.

Kings Mountain Kings Mountain Country Club Ollie Harris Harris Jack Herndon Bobby Hambright Grover Hal Ward Edwin Moore Biot McDonald Pattergon Grove J. Randall Herman’ Goforth Beth Ware W. T. Weir Sam Stallings D. F. Hord N. H. Reed H. E. Lynch Mary B. Goforth Matt Taylor Le.abbott Number 4 Red Cross

Girl Scout Area Meeting On Friday In Lincolnton

The Pioneer area council will hold its annual meeting at Lincolnton High School on Friday. Adept Kings Mountain Girl Scout leaders are to attend. John L. McGill and Mrs. W Thomson of Kings Mountain served on the banquet arrangement committee.

Pioneer! Girl Scout Area Council Lincolnton Kings Sountain Girl Scout John L. McGill W.®. Thomson Kings Mountain

World Day of Prayer Observance at ARP Church Friday

Kings Mountain hosts World Day of Prayer at Boyce Memorial ARP Church Friday at 10 am. Sponsored by Kings churches women groups with United Council of Church Women and Interdenominational Missionary Union. Attendees urged. service part of 90 nations observances themed Faith for Our Times by Miss Michi Kawai.

Arp Kings Mountain Boyce Memorial Arp Our Times Misa Michi Kawai Makido Vito Mies Edwin Mawr College

Highway Body To Review Bids At Its Meeting On March 7th

The State Highway and Public Works commission plans private contract letting early March for the Oak Grove Kings Mountain road project as part of a $200 million program. Bids close February 28 and will be reviewed at the March 7 meeting, with contracts awarded thereafter. Plans include eliminating the Nebo bridge and using large pipe for a straightened route from Waco to Goforths Store, with the Beth Ware section potentially moved to next month.

Oak Grove Ings Mountain State Highway and’ Public Works Commission Pebruary Lewis B. Peck Division the Herald Waco Kings Mountain Shelby Beth-Ware School Beth- Ware Goforth's Country Club Road Goforth’s Peck Nebo

Crowell Little Guest Speaker at Davidson Alumni Meeting

Crowell Little, former Kings coach and long associated with Davidson College, was the featured speaker at a Grub Monday night alumni gathering. He discussed the split-T system and Davidson football plans, noting his past roles including Carolina freshman coach and a single year as Davidson backfield coach in 1938.

Crowell Little Kings Davidson College Devidook Hight University of North Carolina Army Davidson Carolina Pas

Lions Club banquet set for March at Kings Mountain

J Ballentine of North Carolina reports the Kings Mountain Lions Club banquet to be held March 14 at the Women's Club. Hat Ward chairs the Farmers Might committee with Manuel banquet as guests, while other committee members include Rewin Moore and Rolland Dies.

J. ¥. Ballentine North Carolina Agricul X'S Wight Kings ‘Mountain Lions Club Hat BD. Ward Parmer’s Lions Club Comtee Réwin ‘Moore Rolland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Legion Otis D. Green American Legion York Road Labrary Garland Jacob _ S. ‘Mauney Memorial Library Pht Snes Armstrong C. L. Atkins Rt Crave Beatkocse Mauney Hosiery Mauney Sander Wade Wit Express Reuben Hiern County Recorder's Cout Bynum Weathlere Kay McCarter Dey Soret Tosep Sontto Central _ high school Jaycee’ Minstrel Girl Scout Area Gaston County Commission Ala Htoutae Sportamen Little
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