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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1952
Page
2
The piece argues commencement signals beginnings not endings, urging high school graduates toward college or further study. It highlights transitions from dependence to work, potential marriage, or additional schooling, stressing the value of knowledge in a fast-changing economy. It closes with best wishes for Kings Mountain’s students facing uncertain futures.
The American Legion baseball opener draws a large crowd for exhibition games as Coach Jack Sink tests lineups and positions. The piece highlights young players playing for love of the game and recalls last year’s home victory over Hickory while urging community support for the post and the sport. George Houser named Kings Mountain Lions Club president for 1952 53 with a record of devoted service.
Auto dealer W G Grantham notes shops close Saturdays and a missing hotel bus and train depots. Townspeople expect a bus terminal and new lodging as Kings Mountain expands with Kings Mountain Court, a modern hospital, and the Jacob S Mauney Memorial Building while other needs remain.
The Second Baptist Church, with about 500 members, will begin construction of a new facility on Linwood Avenue across from its current site to accommodate growth. The project is estimated at $100,000 and is expected to be fully funded. The summer union services open with the high school baccalaureate and will be followed by a regular series, inviting community visitors and nearby ministers.
Voters will have another opportunity to cast ballots for sheriff and County Judge as a remnant of the Saturday primary, with nearly 7,500 ballots cast. In the off year election a local Rationing Board will reduce tires and tubes allotted this month due to a lower quota. Social and personal items note Miss Otto Key and Sergeant Vernon Crosby at the First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain on May 3, with Janet Scoggins and Afvie Lineberger hosting a party at the Woman’s Club House.
Ex Waco reformer Dr Clyde Erwin would tout the state school system at out of state gatherings as readers note the Hudson girl as national spelling champ. Finalists in bank sponsored contests show modern methods work, with Joyce Biser spelling 50 of 50 to edge Kelly Weaver.
A fragment from the want ad section notes a completed puzzle and mentions names Katey Keele and Ariel Apm in association with this week’s listings. The item appears as a brief classified puzzle reference.
The Wachovia notes North Carolina farms increased tractors by 500 percent since 1940, far outpacing national growth. A shift to mechanization slashes labor and costs, with NC ranking second only to Texas and California in crop income, despite possible 1952 price pressures.
Pvt. Bobby Franklin of Kings Mountain completed basic training at Fort McClellan Alabama. He finished eight weeks in general subjects and eight weeks in chemical warfare specialty at the Chemical Corps Training Command.
The Stanly News & Press notes county voters resist change and that machines will not be used in Stanly primaries soon while Lee County prepares to use voting machines for the first time in the upcoming primary. It explains advantages of machines and hopes for broader adoption. A note of thanks follows for Mrs. Hart sor's family expressing appreciation for sympathy during illness and death.
Miss LaUna Brashears reports the USDA plentiful foods for June include broilers and fryers eggs and oranges. Broiler production for June should rise about 15 percent from last June while egg supplies are 2 to 4 percent higher than last year. Florida Valencia orange crop is pegged at 32 500 000 boxes about 50 percent above average. Other listed items include dairy products turkey fish salad oils fats and canned juices.
The region reports ample locally produced summer vegetables including snap beans corn tomatoes and cabbage. Meat production under Federal inspection for the week ended May 24 was estimated at 275 million pounds.
The bollworm, rival to the weevil, remains hard to kill when inside bolls. Early infestations require prompt treatment. later broods need control within a day or two after hatching. Field tests show dieldrin DDT or aldrin DDT mixtures offer strong control, though timing and method matter.
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