City budget discusses attorney and fire department staffing
Mayor Still reports annual city savings of 3,960 while proposing a new city attorney on a 600 yearly flat fee. Board notes retainer of 100 and special services, with 1949 1272.75 and 1950 446.13 paid. Action on re electing Chief King follows administrator’s push for three more paid firemen to meet Southeast Bureau of Fire Underwriters Class VI rates. Commissioner Davis notes dislike of re election but respect for experience. Three hires named Ted Gamble Ron Dixon and Clarence Spratt join Palm er Fulton as four man start with two on duty.
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Still
Harill
King
Southeastern Bureau of Fire Underwriters
Stillgat
Davis
Fuller
Ted Gamble
Ron Dixon
Clarence Spratt
Palmer Fulton
City Board Debates Budget and License Ordinance
The City Board discusses the 1951-52 budget and a proposal by Jaymond K Hartace to license him as the sole bread peddler, questioning legality while noting a taxi franchise precedent. The board defers to seek legal opinion. Minutes note sewer petition withdrawal and a purchase authorization for fire station kitchen supplies to support full-time firefighters. The mayor and all board members attend. the city administrator records minutes after opening with prayer.
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Jaymond
K. Hrtace
Still
Hartsee
3. Ravis
Orland Pearson
Layton
Spelling Contest Continued Across Grades and Schools
The report details a three-teacher panel testing spelling across Dover Central Sixth West East and other grades. Each member pronounced 50 words and used test sentences, praising the method as fairer than a traditional spelling bee.
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Misa
Willie McGill
Central
Margaret Batterree
West
Ruby Uptchurch
East
Misa Len Logan
W. R. Craig
Sara Alexander
Rowell Lane
Miss Biser
M. H. Biser
Miss Wright
Jonas Wright
Local merchants offer ads urge careful budget scrutiny
Those in charge of household budgets should scrutinize offered deals from local merchants to stretch every dollar. The Kings Mountain Herald notes the emphasis on thrifty shopping and prudent spending in today’s brief.
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America
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Linda Biser
Litha
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