State And National News Condensed In Brief Form
Brief, scattered items from various states report a death by electrocution near Monroe and a riot by Local Negro CO C enrollees in May. Other notes cover a drowning near Manteo, North Carolina, preparation for North Carolina Day at the New York World’s Fair, a man captured after a killing, and federal tax discussions. Additional items mention a Tampa fire victims’ burials, a Des Moines discovery search, harvest and crop notes in Texas and Oklahoma, a Washington recruiting push for the army, and mobile recruiting stations slated for a major drive.
Poppy Sales A Success at Local American Legion Event
The American Legion Auxiliary held its annual Poppy Sale last Saturday led by chairwoman Mrs. Paul Meatley. About 700 poppies were distributed to raise funds for the Auxiliary Rehabilitation program. prizes went to Alice Mauney, Patty Patrick, Frances Crouse, Helen Rameay, Vera Sargeant, and Dorothy Sue. Local firms donated through the 100 percent club including Phenix Mill, Crawford’s Grocery, Kings Furniture, and several others. A Memorial Day wreath of poppies and a bronze grave marker were placed for Mrs. B. F. Ormand, a former auxiliary leader.
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Legio Auxiliary
Paul Méatley
Alice Betty Mauney
Patty Patrick
Frances Crouse
Helen Rameay
Vera Sargeant
Dorothy Sue
Ruddock
Phenix Mill
Crawford's Grocery Store
Kings Funiture Co
Elmer Lum Ver Go
Phiter Hardware, Bridges and Hamrick
Mauney Mil
W. A. Ware Roller Mill
Baker's Grocery Store
Sunrive Tea Cream
Dr. L. P. Baker
DF. Hard Furniture Co
1 Talk Department
Keet‘era Department Store
Theuxiliary
B. F. Ormand
Auxiliary birthday program at Presbyterian Church set for June 7
The annual Auxiliary birthday program of the Presbyterian Church will be held Wednesday June 7 at 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. A foreign mission offering will fund the Bikmiston-Fear tog Memorial Fund for Girls Homes in the Belgian Congo. Dr Stixred, missionary to Africa, spoke recently at Kings Mountain Presby. A playlet From Strength to Strength will be presented with Mrs Pag Mauney Mrs W B Thompson Barbara Summit in the cast. The church invites all members to attend and stay for a brief social hour afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Foreisn
P.kon
Bikmiston-Fear Tog
Belgian Congo
Africa
Stixred
Kings Mountain
Kings Mountain Presbyterial
Pag Mauney
W. B. Thompson
Barbara Summit
Laughing Around the World by Irvin S. Cobb
A garbled excerpt appears to reference Irvin S. Cobb and a phrase about Jewish race, followed by fragmented text and nonsensical insertions. The readable elements hint at a satirical or comedic piece title but lack coherent context or complete sentences to determine a clear event or stance.
Katherine O'Farrell Crowned Mecklenburg Beauty Queen
Katherine O'Farrell, a Kings Mountain brunette from Cleveland County, was crowned beauty queen at the Democratic Club Ball in Mecklenburg. The event featured 100 counties sending young ladies, led by President M. Smith, with ministers and officials from Capitol Hill in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolin Democratic Club
Miss O'Farrell
Kings Mountain
Ween
Rober
Med Farrel
Atlas Katherine O'Farrell
Kings Mout
Ain
Young M. Smith
Vening
Mies O'Farrell
Cleveland County
Secretari
Department of Justice
Bob
Local Man Davis Elected Bar Association President
J. Roan Davis, Kings Mountain attorney and former Gartner partner, was elected president of the Cleve J Shelby Bar Association. Other officers named are John P. Mull vice president L. T. Hamrick secretary and Ralph Gardner treasurer. The group, which met with 25 lawyers present, will hold at least three meetings yearly by the president's call. Davis, town attorney for Kings Mountain, teaches the Men’s Bible Class at Central Methodist Church and is a Trinity College Duke University graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Roan Davis
Kings Mountain
Cleve
John P. Mull
L. T. Hamrick
Ralph Gardner
Te Par
Davis
Ex Govertor Gartner
Kings
Mountain
Central Methodist Church
Trinity College
Duke University
Local Man to Promote NC Building and Loan Convention
A H Patterson will serve on the Promotion Committee for the 36th Annual North Carolina Building and Loan League Convention at Wrightsville Beach from June 27 to 29. The program features forums on Appraisals on June 28 and Construction Loans on June 29, plus a 25 year director celebration and an Advertising and Business Development Contest focused on newspaper advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Patterson
Home Building and Loan Association
North Carolina Batting and Loan League
Wrightaville Beach
Kings Mountain Band To Play For President Roosevelt
Kings Mountain Band invited to perform for President Roosevelt at the opening of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The open air ceremony at Newfound Gap includes a Tennessee band. KM will be the only North Carolina group on the program and will follow Roosevelt’s address. Event slated for June 16 with nationwide radio coverage and broad public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Ai
United States
Bn’ Bacees
C. Walker
Asheville
Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Kings Mountain
North Carolina
Tennessee
Roosevelt
Parkway
Kings Mountain Band
Knoxville
Derka America
New Found Gap
N. C-Tean
United Sta
America
Walker
Urope
United States of America
Paul Hendrick i
Thanks For Aid After Fire At Kings Mountain
W. C. Peeler thanks neighbors who aided after a recent fire that destroyed his furniture. He notes 20 kindhearted locals helped him rebuild and expresses deep gratitude. Mrs. E. W. Griffin, State President of a Woman’s Club Safety Division, will speak on WGNC Garfonia Friday at 12:18 about home and highway safety. Kings Mountain citizens invited to listen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Peeler
Peeler
Kings Mountain
Peelers
Mr. Peelers
EW. Griffin
Will Rogers Humorous Story Narrated by Will Rogers
An amusing tale recalls an old Irishman who ran a cow ranch in Montana and sold a good bit of milk, as told in a folksy Will Rogers voice. The piece conveys light western humor through lariat and ranching imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Music Recital by Virginia Parsons Pupils at Central School
Miss Virginia Parsons presents her pupils in a Thursday recital at 8 16 p m in Central school auditorium. Participants include Posay Baker Helen Fay Cash Sybil Davis Alda Joan Davis Betty Knox Davis Jeanne Griffin Betty Hord Dorothy Hoke Mary Beth Hord Mary Helen Hord Betty Howard Selma Tait Alice Mauney Miles Mauney Bracet Mauney Neli Mauney Jenette Mabry Rachel McClain Dotty Patelek Mawde Plonk Clara Plonk Mary Julia Pollock Doris Phiter B 8 Pestor Jr Beulah Rhea Malva Settlemyre Helen Tidwell Avis Male Warlick Margaret Williams B T Wright Louise Wright Carbiya Hargis Tre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Parsons
Central School
Posay Baker
Helen Fay Cash
Sybil Davis
Alda Joan Davis
Betty Knox Davis
Jeanne Griffin
Betty Hord
Dorothy Hoke
Mary Beth Hord
Mary Helen Hord
Betty Howard
Selma Tait
Alice Betty Mauney
Miles Mauney
Bracet Mauney
Neli Mauney
Jenette
Mabry
Rachel McClain
Dotty Patelek
Mawde Plonk
Clara’ Plonk
Mary Julia Pollock
Doris Phiter
Fire at Margrace Waste House causes interior damage
Firemen were called Saturday afternoon about 3 30 to the Margrace Waste House. Water was already being pumped on the blaze by mill employees when the firemen arrived. Some damage was done to the contents of the building.
Ice Cream Supper by Methodist Young People
Mrs Howard's Class to host an ice cream party on the lawn Piedmont Avenue at 7. Proceeds benefit the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Howard
Piedmont Avenue
Annual Convention of Synod Opens in Cher ville N C
The North Carolina Lutheran Synod opens its fifth annual convention in Cher ville with President Dr J L Morgan preaching the opening sermon on May 1 and evening remarks by Dr W H Gres United Lutheran Church representative. Five young men will be ordained as ministers, including one to Mr J W Cobb son of the local pastor L Boyd Hamm. Local lay representative FR Summers attends with W A Ridenbour serving as alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Lutheran Synod
Cherville
N. C
J. L. Morgan
W. H. Gres
United Lutheran Church
J. W. Cobb
Lutheran Church
L. Boyd Hamm
FR Summers
W. A. Ridenbour
Greever to preach at local Lutheran church Sunday
The Reverend Walton H. Greever of New York City, secretary of the United Lutheran Church in America, will preach at the Lutheran Church Sunday morning at 11 00. An invitation is extended to visitors to hear Dr Greever, a leading figure in the Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton H. Greever
New York City
United Lutheran Church In America
Lutheran Church
Greever
Washington Beef Battle Sparks Capital Steak Debate
Opinion column notes Washington residents complain about scarce wood cooking spots while debate grows over serving American grown beef versus Argentine imports. The president, Navy Department, and Congress clash over reviving domestic beef production to boost quality and price in the capital’s restaurants. Cont page
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Preston
Washington
Tournate
Navy Department
Congresa
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