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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1946
Page
1
Gus Hartsee held Pageland to three hits through eight innings before Van Mungo doubled in two runs. The Vets built a big lead with timely hitting and won handily 10 to 3 as Kings Mountain fans enjoyed a four run seventh inning stretch at the stadium.
The Junior Woman's Club sponsors a Benefit Card party on Tuesday June 18 at 8 o clock at Wo Bridge. Players may join in hearts, setback and rummy at 25 cents per person. Reservations via Ethel Roberte at 18 or Mrs. Lynwood Parton after six.
The Baptist Bible School runs for two weeks starting next Monday morning at First Baptist Church. Principal is Mrs J C Bridges. Department supervisors include Intermediate Mrs Hs old Coggins Junior Mrs A M Hicks Primary Mrs Eoline Kheeter and Beginner Mrs L Pinnix. Open to ages 4 to 17 with daily hours from WW to 12 30 AM.
The War Dads organization in Kings Mountain officially disbanded at a Friday night meeting attended by eight members. Lack of interest and failure to attend meetings were cited as reasons. The group voted to donate its funds to the Grace Methodist church building fund and gave some chairs to the VEW post.
Holland Dixon and J G Daernott will install incoming and outgoing officers and directors of the Kings Mountain Lions club at Archdale Farms Thursday night at 7 30.
Kings Mountain Kiwanis members and their wives will dine with Cub Scout leaders at Camp ChaYkee Thursday night at 7. The Kings Mountain Cub Scout group is spending a week at the camp.
A meeting of the Lions Mouiain Lions is scheduled for Oh Toowday at 0 30. The program for the meeting has not yet been announced.
A truncated report notes a second Democratic primary in Cleveland County with a filing deadline posted on Monday. Leatherman, previously announced as the second district solicitor candidate, stated last Saturday he would not pursue the race, affecting the contest.
At Kings Mountain High School commencement, Hildreth Richardson and Avis Warlick received medals for twelve years of flawless attendance. Superintendent B N Barnes presented the honors as both girls recalled weather and illness near misses that did not deter their punctual school commute.
A large trailer truck overturned on Highway 99 near King street and Bat He ground avenue at about 6 40 am Wednesday. The driver H H Peyton of Toccoa Ga climbed from the cab with only a few scratches after the 25000 pound load shifted. Peyton said it was his first accident and the crash scared him.
Kings Mountain High School will begin regular summer school on Monday June 17 following the annual commencement exercises. Principal B N Barnes notes potential grammar school sessions if enough interest arises and asks parents to contact him or J E Honeycutt to arrange plans. typing classes may run six weeks with Miss Teler and Miss Miller managing enrollment. 10 to 15 students expected. part time credit optional for noncredit students.
Claude Gregory bound over to Superior Court on $300 bond for breaking and entering after confessing to robbing Alexander Grocery in early last month. Robed in Woodruff court, Everett Roberts pleaded guilty to the same offense and is jailed on $250 bond, awaiting jury verdict on two other charges. Earl Bailey and James Guinn guilty of speeding, 30 days each, suspended on costs. Dwight Sinar and Tern X Mhinn face 30 days suspended, for license issues. E M Burton 60 days suspended with costs for improper plates. Earnest Cox paid costs for running a red light. Dewey Falls taxed for affray costs. others taxed for public dr drinkeries and related costs.
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The Kings Mountain merchants association announces the appointment of Mr Laughter as its new president. He will begin full duties at the first meeting, succeeding Pauline Parton as secretary, and will oversee expanded services while offices are set up in the Professional building. Laughter, a Kings Mountain High School graduate, served in the Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945.
Rev. P. D Patrick, chairman of Kings Mountain Red Cross, receives appreciation from Lady Brella Reading of Women’s Voluntary Services for Civil Defense for aid during the war. Lady Kenning will address the national Red Cross convention in Philadelphia starting June 18, with Patrick attending as delegate.
D C McCurdy Cleaners owner announces new policy limiting weekend pickup to before 1 p.m. Friday and accepting pressing only garments until noon Saturday. He says the change frees production staff on Saturday while remaining open for patrons, with continued Saturday operations despite adjustments.
Summer union services open with Paul tevin and Kiwanis speaker Mic Irvin among prominent local figures. Rotating hosts forecast an opening program and weekly sermons from ARP, St. Matthew's Lutheran, Central Methodist, First Baptist, Presbyterian, and other churches through August.
Mrs. George Wilson, wife of soldier George Wilson, arrived with her child on a seven minute late Southern Railway southbound train. They were met by Mrs. Pearl Wilson at Crowders Mountain and will live in Durham. Agnes Johnstone formerly of Glasgow, Mrs Wilson’s origin, previously served in the Woman's Auxiliary Air Forces. George Wilson played baseball in Durham’s Carolina league. The couple married September 25 1945 while both served in the military.
Mrs Annie Wilson Bridges administrating to Brida l accident in Gaston superior court sues Bee Destruction Co Charlotte Bar Kington Trucking Co of Greensboro and J F Melto tex Palls Va lessee for $75 000 in a March 26 complaint alleging joint responsibility for Bridges death when a marble slab fell from a scaffold at First National Bank in Kings Mountain. Actions claim Lee Construction Co through its agents carelessly built a walkway around the bank blocking the street on June 16 1945 during a slab lifting with a worn tackle. No answer filed by defendants as of yesterday.
A damaged wartime notice states Captain Philip G. Padgett earned the Italian Military Valor Cross alongside the Legion of Merit and Silver Star for gallantry in the Italian Campaign. The War Department citation, dated October 5, 1945 in Rome, notes self sacrifice and valor as key merits recognized by the Italian government.
Earl Ruth city recreation director announced this week the summer recreation program will officially launch Friday morning at 10 overlooking with a free movie for young people. The film will be Mr Slagel starring Sonny Tufts and Veronica Lake. The program will center on swimming baseball and group picnics inviting all city youths to participate.
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