Local News Briefs From Kings Mountain Community
New policeman 8 F Batley assumed duties last Friday as a Kings Mountain police officer. Captain Phillip Padgett, medical corps, recently returned from the European theater, arrived in the U S this week and is in Longview hospital awaiting orders to report to Kings Mountain. Martin Harmon appointed service officer for post 2268 VFW. Lions Club plans first meeting for 1945 46 at Mount House. Mrs W Hord received a letter from Germany noting 30 months of service with the rural army.
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F. Batley
Kings Man
Batley
Padgett
Texas
Phillip Padgett
United States
Longview
Plain
Kings Mountain
Lions Meeting
Kings Mountain Lions Club
Eivic Club
Mount ‘House
Kiwanis Club Meeting In North Carolina Fair Link
Miwanis program secretary J Fuut Awonard from Souterville will address the Weekly Meeting of the Kiwanis Club at the Woman's Club Thursday night at 8 o’clock. All members and prospective members are urged to attend. Commander A B Warts says several important matters will be discussed. A fire at an out building on Wants street Saturday afternoon caused no damage according to Fire Chief Grady. It was the only fire call of the week.
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Miwanis
J. Fuut Awonard
Souterville
Will Apena
Igs Atouutan Kiwanis Club
Woman's Club
Rauy Migar
Stemvers
Memvere
Johnny W. Bauuckwell
Ausbuyers
Wants
Yelock
Grady
City School Board to Meet Monday Night
The regular monthly meeting of the city school board will be held Monday night at 8 o'clock. Superintendent B N Barnes said Wednesday that only routine business is anticipated.
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Chool Board
City School Board
B. N. Barnes
Dealers Reminded of Deadlines and Dates
A rationing official, B. Blakely, warns dealers of three key deadlines. Dealers must begin record-keeping of all tire transactions by June 1 and complete the required form, available by mail or at the OPA district office or the Rationing Board. Failure to meet requirements could bar further tire sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Blakely
New York
OPA
Mr. Blakely
61 Seniors Graduate With Diplomas At Annual Ceremony
Seventy seniors activity marked by 61 graduates on Friday night at the junior high gym. Principal J E Hunneycutt and superintendent B N Barnes presented diplomas while Dr Gwynn delivered the keynote urging steadfast convictions. Awards included Plank Scholarship Laura Randall and Kiwanis Citizenship medal Doris Phifer, with several reading and declamation medals honors for local students and East school winners.
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Tinty
Ds Pil
Gwyany
Mr. White
Joyce Falls
Baker
Jack
Neisler
Jack Bennett
East School
Evelyn Short
P.T. A
Ev. J
Winkler
Pinnix
Martha Carpenter
Girl's Glee Club
Have You Had Mumps Epidemic Hits Town
Local doctors report a mumps outbreak in town with both mild and severe forms seen. The illness is described as generally ordinary in appearance, though older residents may face tougher symptoms. Public health observations emphasize light fever and quiet progression.
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Tocal
Shelby Horse Show to Feature Kings Moat Riders
Kings Moat horsemen plan to showcase mounts at the Shelby Horse Show to be held at Dedmon's new ring next Wednesday afternoon and night. Byron Keeter Tom Fulton Fuller McGill and Hugh Ballard already committed with 12 entries on the afternoon program and a 2 in the evening. A buffet supper for riders will follow at North Lake Country club with reservations through Mrs. Ben Hendrick or George Wray.
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Kings Moat
Shelby Horse Show
Dedmon
New Ring
Byron Keeter
Tom Fulton
Fuller McGill
Hugh Ballard
Shelby
Horsemen of Tals
Zions Club
George Wray
North Lake Country Club
Ben Hendrick
Wray
Bridges Repeats Hospital Bond Vote Statement
Bridges, a well known King Mountain businessman and chairman of the board of commissioners, urged backing a vote to raise funds for a hospital. A Shelby meeting discussed the July 7 bond election questions totaling 48000, 20200, and 20000 for hospital expansion and related needs, with voters to answer whether the county shall levy a property tax to cover the bonds.
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Board of Commissioners
Bridges
Kings Mountain
Shelby
Aoneey
Thomaston
Eada
LA. Ricey
Bantbone
Seston H'Tor
Raneear
Inne
First Baptist Bible School Starts Monday
Annual Vacation Bible school at First Baptist church runs from Monday, June 11 through June 20 with daily sessions 9 00 to 12 00. Rev Th Pinnix announces registration at the church Friday at 4 20. Faculty includes Mrs Frank Sisk principal and several assistants across the lower grades and departments.
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First Baptist Church
Th ¢. Pinnix
Ann, Walker
Bonnie McGrath
Martha McClain
Louise Wright
H. Hicks
Harold Coggins
L. C. Pinnix
Betty Gamble
Harvey Hamrick
Beth-Ware High School Grants 22 Diplomas in Exercises
Twenty two seniors at Beth-Ware High School received diplomas during the annual graduating exercises held last Thursday night. J H Orig spoke, and the program featured a valedictory and several class addresses. Principal O W Morris presented the diplomas as the baccalaureate service occurred Sunday night May 2 with Rev Paul Hardin of Shelby delivering the sermon.
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Beth-Ware School
Beth-Wrer High School
J. H. Orig
Doris Pheagin
Paci
Mine Maxin
Foundation For Permanent Posety
Wille Price
Lass
Mise Donna Hawkine
W. Morris
Atplomas
Paul Hardin
Shelby
Floyd Elected To Head Legion In Otis D. Greeneport
Floyd Elected To Head Legion in Otis D Greeneport No 15 at City Hall meeting Tuesday night. Jobin Gladden first vice commander Tom A Pollock second vice commander John Mauney third vice commander Hubert Miller adjutant Dr R N Baird chaplain Charles BE Warlick athletic officer Hal Ward sergeant at arms N P McGill finance officer Keeter service officer Jin Harmon publicity chair of nominating committee William Plock Capt Earl Wells. Group approved 75 to Coach D L Parker for Kings Mountain Legion Junior club in prelim series and 20 to C C Edens for mountain work. Reports show carnival profits totaled 9800. Floyd to succeed commander Glee A Bridges.
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John Floyt
Otis D. Greeneport No. 15
American Legion
Iron Belt
Jobin Gladden
Tom A. Pollock
John Mauney
Hubert Miller
R. N. Baird
Charles BE. Warlick
Hal Ward
N. PF. McGill
Cline Barber
Legion
Floyd
Glee A. Bridges
Bank Patrons Thanked For Their Cooperation
B S Neill executive vice president of First National Bank issued a statement on behalf of the officers and directors thanking Kings Mountain citizens for cooperation during remodeling. He said completion will be delayed beyond the planned date and likely occur sometime in July unless shipments of materials are further delayed.
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B.S. Neill
First National Bank
Kings Mountain
Neillanig
Nel
RTM
Trott Infant Buried Here Monday Morning
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Trott of Bennettsy, S C, was buried in Mountain Cemetery Monday. Burial services were conducted by Rev J Winks. The infant died shortly after birth in Bennettaville hospital. Mrs Trott was formerly Miss Paris, daughter of Mr and Mrs H R Parton.
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Thomas Trott
Bennettsy 3. C
Mountain Est Tametery
Winks
Bennettaville
8. C
Trott
Mins
Paris
Spe
H.R. Parton
Increased individual bond purchases reported on D-Day anniversary
J K Davis Kings Mountain Seventh War Loan drive chairman says individual bond buying rose but must grow further to reach quota. Estimated local sales around 100000 with total about 400000 leaving 10000 to reach half a million. GF Lattimore and ZB Crawford note substantial plant payroll deduction participation and ongoing availability of Series E F G bonds through post office and local lenders.
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Europe
J. K. Davis
Kings Mountain Seventh War Loan Drive
Davis
Salen Wedneslay
GF. Lattimore
Park Farm Mill
ZB. Crawford
Textiles, Inc
Treasury Department
Kings Mountain
Grace Crofit Unelon
Home Building and Loan Association
Pauline Mill
Aldizion
Union Service At Methodist Church Series Continues
The second in a series of union services will be held Sunday at eight oclock at the Central church with Rev W Stender of St Matthews Lutheran preaching. A large audience attended the first service at Boyce Memorial ARP. Lions club members were present. Sunday night June 17 the union service will be at the Lutheran church with Rev L Pinnix of First Baptist preaching. On June 24 at the First Baptist church Rev P D Patrick of First Presbyterian will give the sermon.
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Centraliat Church
W. Stender
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Boyce Memorial Arp
J. G. Winkler
Winkler
Jon
Christy
Lions’ Club
Lutheran Church
L. Pinnix
First Baptist
First Baptist Church
P. D. Patrick
First Presbyter
Plonk School Director To Be Here Next Week
Miss Laura Plonk, director of the Plonk School of Creative Arts in Asheville, will visit Kings for interviews with parents of prospective students. The summer session begins in July and offers six weeks of courses in speech, English, drama, phonetics, and related arts, with a focus on character work and artistic training.
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Laura Plonk
Plonk School of Creative Arts
Asheville
Kings
Fiat
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Martin Harmon
Eno
the Herald
Johnnie William — Black
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P. G. Batterree
W. Hord
Juz
Isvaert Viswees
Germany
Sue Leteer
Harelyn Chery
Mayer
USS
New Jersey
Ow Jersey
Walter E. Yevehild
Am Firmer Air Corpe
Harry. Meye
Selma Hazel
William Houston
Mary Ann Crouse
Kathleen Jewel Dottma
Albert Clyde Hulfetickler
Louise Jones
David Latham Mauney
Calvin Eugene Mitcham
Doris Frieda Phite Charlon Jerome Spive
Betsy Louise Tolleson
Lowell Elizabeth Wells
Lawrence Eugene Bennett
Nancy Charlee Bollinger
Thomas Nelson Bridges
Ginarton Hart Ronigyrier
Harvey Lindy Bumgardner
Delbert Edgar Byars
Jamen Benson
First Baptist Bible School
John Floyd
Otis D. Greene
Mr. Floyd
Gi A. Bridges
Methodist
Plonk
Ikinawa
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