Kings Mountain Post Office Sees Carrier Change
William P. Ware resigns as substitute carrier to study engineering at Indiana Technical College in Fort Wayne Indiana. Howard Stokes Wright replaces Ware as substitute carrier after Christmas and remains classified as temporary staff.
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William P. Ware
Kings Mountain
Indiana Technical College
Fort Wayne
Ind
Howard Stokes Wright
Post Office
Mr. Ware
Used Car Lot Opens In Charlotte By Williams Firm
James A Williams of Charlotte announced the opening of Kings Mountain Auto Sales at the corner of Cleveland avenue and Linwood read The new firm will sell used cars Several city policemen conducted a manhunt for unlicensed auto owners while city clerk Arthur Crouse reported selling 893 license plates a record total county officials noted the activity yesterday.
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James A. Williams
Charlotte
Cleveland Avenue
Lin‘wood
Arthur Crouse
Building permits and committee notes at local meeting
A fragment notes an athletic committee meeting from Otis D. Green Post 135 of The American Legion and mentions building permits related to a shed platform and a reed Crouse. The Herald office lists committee members and related activities.
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Reed Crouse
Ely Elec Fy Hall
Otis D. Green
The
American Legion
Herald Office
Jaycee Meeting Set for Semi Monthly Supper
Ned McGill secretary announced a Jaycee gathering at the ee Club Tuesday at 7 19 in the evening. The meeting features a star guest and follows a semi monthly supper format.
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Jaycee
Juplepearabee
Conameree
Ee Club
Ned McGill
Legion meeting agenda at City Hall in regular post session
The Quis D Green Post 155 American Legion holds its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night at City Hall. Items on the agenda include changes to the regular column and the awarding of Victory Medals to members who have submitted applications, per adjutant Hubert Aderholdt as announced by Sgt Truman Billingsly, army recruiter in the area.
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Legion Mi
American Fopton
City Hall
Truman Billingsly
Hubert Aderholdt
Kings Mountain Merchants Directors Meet Tonight
Directors of the Kings Mountain Merchants association will meet Monday night at 7 15 at Kings Mountain Drug Company. Ned McGill, secretary, announced the gathering and urged full attendance.
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Kings Mountain Merchants Association
Kings ‘Mountain Drug Company
Ned McGill
Self Service Laundry To Open Soon In City
Sam Davis announced a new self-service laundry to be opened, jointly owned with J H Patterson near A M Motors. Equipment includes extractors and dryers, with a pad for adjoining ring access and a forthcoming ventilation installation.
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Sam Davis
Davis Jene
Seat
A& M Motors
Davie
J. HL Patterson
Extractora Arid
Elfservice
Davis
Local Policemen Capture Jail Escapees at Bus Station
Local officers J W Roach and C A Bowers captured two Gaston county jail escapees, 20 year old Garrett Williams Willis and 17 year old Howard Marvin Norris, at the Kings Mountain bus station after they fled the scene armed with pepper spray and a playing card stash. The pair joined four other inmates in the jail break, and two other prisoners, Jack Biddix and Jack Hunter, were later picked up on separate charges.
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Gaston County
Kings Mountain
J. W. Roachl
C. A. Bowers
Garrett. Williams / Willis
Cramerton
Howard Marvin Norris
Gastonia
Willis
Norris
Hodges
Officer Pickens resigns from Kings Mountain police
Former Kings Mountain officer H. Pickens resigns from the local police department, effective February 15, per police chief N. M. Farr.
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H. €. Pickens
Kings Mountain
N. M. Farr
Dealers Hope Fuel Shortage Eases for 1947-48
Coal dealer Claude Hambeight reported shipments delayed by a train wreck earlier in the week, saying the coal shortage may be "out of the woods" though not yet definite. Oil dealers also expressed confidence adequate supplies would meet winter demand for the rest of the season.
Band Aid Group Membership Grows
The Jaycee sponsored Band Aid effort aims to raise 4000 for Kings Mountain High School band development. W. K. Mauney Jr reports progress as memberships grow with regular 1.90 donor 2.00 and life 50 plus options. Campaign started February 19 and donations show promise though tallies are incomplete. James C. Harper of LeNeir High School band praised the program and training for youth as a community asset. Mauney urges James to finalize a campaign report quickly.
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Gilve
W. K. Mauney
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Kings Mountain Band Aid Club
Maney
James C. Harper
Leneir
Crags Leneir High
Lapolr
Ealty Club
Youth Rally Set For Sunday at St Matthew's Church
Kings Mountain youths and parents will gather at St Matthew's Lutheran church Sunday at 7:00 PM for a Youth Rally sponsored by the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association. The feature is the 105 minute film Youth for the Kingdom, which presents youth problems and guidance, per Rev. W. H. Stender.
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Kings Mountain
St.Matthew’s Lutheran Church
Kingdom
W. H. Stender
Stender
Second Annual Legion Basketball Tournament Begins Wednesday
Fallston High School boys basketball team, runner ups last year, enters the American Legion Invitational in the second annual event at Central Gymnasium. First game at 7 30 p m Wednesday features a completely new team coached by Bill Bettis with Bob Matthews from 1947 entry named to the all tournament team after a first round exit.
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Fallston High School
American Legion
Atfr
Central Gymnasium
Bobby Matthews
Number 3
Bill Bettis
Berryhill High
Merchants Fete Draws Large Crowd in Kings Mountain
A large crowd of about 200 merchants, employees and guests attended Kings Mountain Merchants Association’s eighth annual meeting at the Woman’s Club. The Gay Nine Ties Quartet of Charlotte provided entertainment in Gay Nineties style while new officers were installed. Retiring president J W Milam chaired, and Joe Lee Woodward praised past leaders and urged stronger, more active efforts in the year ahead.
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Woman's Club
Charlotte
Kings Mountain Merchants Association
H.L. Ruth
J. W. Milam
Glee A. Bridges
Association
Smelk’s
Plum
Bros. & Company
Eastern Ought
Bridges & Hamrick
Blalock
Smelk
Ted Rigg
Quartet
Poston
Asrlovte
Mants Associa
Scruggs
Kings Moun
Piditon
Mary Anne James
Joe Lee Wooward
Ma“King
John McBee named office manager at Kings Mountain Sterchi store
Knoxville native John McBee was appointed office manager for Sterchi Bros. Kings Mountain store, a new position as the shop moves toward standalone operations. Dan Huffstetter joins as Bain w member of the Storch sales mart while McBee sets up duties. McBee attended the University of Tennessee graduating in 1946 with a B.S. in commerce and business administration.
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McClain
Sterchi Bros
John McBee
Knoxville
McBee
University of ‘Tennessee
Steghi
Premyerar
B.S
Rians Choose New First Presbyterian Leader
Rians selected a new pastor at the First Presbyterian Church in a three year appointment. Steve ns accepted duties and will lead parish activities starting this month, with church records noting the three year term.
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First Presbyterian Church
Stevens
Scout Dri Is Progressing in Kings Mountain Drive
Paul Mauney, treasurer for the Kings Mountain Boy Scout district, reported the annual fund drive for 1948 is progressing satisfactorily. A few reports have come in, with $275.50 cash already turned in from five workers, and no difficulty is expected in reaching the $2,000 quota as the community supports the Boy Scout program.
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Paul Mauney
Treasu
Kings Mountain
City Auto & Home Opens in Kings Mountain
City Auto & Home Supply opens Friday at 9 a.m. in the Morrison building at 247 Battleground Ave with six prizes in a Saturday drawing. Sam Collins, Elkin native and manager, invites everyone to visit Friday or Saturday to register and view a store offering Goodrich tires, tubes, Crowley radios, and auto parts.
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Elkin
King Fountain
American Legion
VFW
Goodrich Company
Garrison Goforth
Kings Mountain
Collins
Eleven Cases Heard In City Recorder Court
Eleven cases were tried in City Recorder Court at City Hall Monday before Judge O C O Farrell. Hubert Clarence Falls was found guilty of driving drunk and sentenced to three months suspended on payment of 100 dollars and costs and loss of license for one year. William Wallace Parrish requested jury trial on a driving drunk charge and his case was referred to Cleveland county Recorder court for hearing. Ben D Adams for possession of cont d on page eight.
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City Recorder Court
City Hall
O. C. O'Farrell
Hubert Clarence Falls
William Wallace Parrish
Cleveland County Recorder Court
Ben D. Adams
Annual Dinner Set For Tuesday At Woman's Club
The Red Cross fund drive kicks off with an annual dinner at the Woman's Club Tuesday at 7 30 pm. The campaign aims for 5112, to begin Wednesday morning. Hugh L Lobdell will be the feature speaker at the meeting. Dinner tickets at Kings Mountain Drug Company are 5 00, available through Saturday.
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J. N. Gamble
Kings Mountain
Blood Center To Be Established In Charlotte Area
John L. McGill chairman of the Kings Mountain Red Cross reports the national Red Cross will set up a Regional Blood Center in Charlotte to serve 90 counties. Representatives will visit soon to discuss Kings Mountain participation. The plan uses a mobile unit to meet blood needs in the area.
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John L. McGill
Kings Mountain
American Red Cross
National Red Cross Organization
Charlotte
Charlotte Area
McGill
Red Cross Luncheon Remarks by Basil OConor in Charlotte
Kings Mountain Red Cross officials join area leaders for a luncheon in Charlotte Friday where Basil OConor national Red Cross chairman will address attendees. Other Kings Mountain officials will also attend.
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O’connc
Kings Mountain Red Cross
Red Cross
Charlotte
Basil O'Conor
National Red Cross
Easter Buying Expected To Begin Over Weekend
Kings Mountain merchants anticipate the Easter buying rush if weather stays favorable. With Easter earlier this year, opening day could arrive a week earlier than last year, as stores stock spring wear and focus on lower hem lines and new sport and college style coats while continuing fall trends.
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Kings Mountain
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Vaxdy
Sherift
Aye Spearman
Gaston Coupets
Wallees
Jack Bidix
Jack Hunicher
Fort On
X Char
Iat
Capias
Perler
Waller
P. Q. Cloninger
Biddix
Hunter
Fort Jackson
Murphy
Legion
McBee Sterchi
Rians
City Auto & Home
Recorder “Court
J. G. Daracott
Rad
Sioweyer
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