09 Jun 1938
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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
1
In Mooresville three women were hurt when a carnival knife toss went wrong on a local fairground. James Down, 11, briefly backed to the target to volunteer, but was struck with a knife. Police provided first aid for his shoulder wound, while observers noted the stunt was not expertly performed.
The Wa tien's College of the University of North Carolina awarded 18 degrees today as Dr. Frank Graham presided over commencement. A Rhododendron festival runs June 12 to 19 near Asheville featuring tours of the Thedodendron flowering areas and events from floral displays to safety programs. At Biltmore House in Asheville two artists restore Flemish tapestries. In Valdese the Waldensian Bakery was fined ten dollars plus costs for labor law violations, accused by W. G. Watson of employing under and over hours.
Kings Mountain School Band will march from the High School through downtown to Mr Batterjee’s lawn on West Mountain Street for an open air concert. This marks the final hometown appearance of Wilburn White and Charles Thomasson, noted as dramatic majors. Band members are urged to attend to help arrange the Asheville trip. Public invitation extended for all. Sunday services planned at Wash Hollow with preaching, singing, and music at Rob Vandyke’s residence along the Yorkville and Shelby road.
Fragmentary clipping discusses gamblers and wisdom, noting that even a supposed expert can be tricked by a fixed race. The garbled text mentions someone named Oren and a reference to shedding fat, implying a broader commentary on deceit and luck in gambling.
Congressman A L Bulwinkle releases a statement thanking Kings Mountain residents for their primary support. He says he will continue to serve the district to the best of his ability and criticizes money in politics while urging open debate and efficient government.
Lions Club organized at Mountain View Hotel with members from three nearby clubs. Rev L B Hamm elected president. officers include Harrill, Hendrix, Mauney, Thompson. Charter Night set for June 30. Enrollment planned for Vacation Bible School at Lutheran Church with study focus and teacher staffing noted.
Voters faced a light participation forecast for Saturday's primary as polls prepare to open. A misreported item described a famed deadly event involving a rattlesnake and a man named Wright, but the passage contains garbled details and should be treated as unreliable background.
A fire sparked by a lightning strike last Thursday caused extensive damage to the high school auditorium. Fire officials said damages could reach several hundred dollars, with water and oxygen during extinguishment ruining ceilings and drapery. Superintendent Barnes and the school board worked with insurers. no one was in the building when the fire started. A previous destructive fire had damaged the auditorium about four years ago.
The Kings Mountain Herald starts construction on a brick modern building at Piedmont Avenue beside First Baptist Church. The structure measures 22.12 by 90 feet, expected to take about a month, with Clyle Bennett as general contractor and Haywood B. Lynch noting the move marks the paper's first new building since its 1889 start.
A fragmented note references Will Rogers and a humorous tale, with garbled text suggesting tainting language and unclear provenance. The readable portions imply a nostalgic or anecdotal item tied to Rogers, but the nearby text is garbled and nonessential for clear facts.
Town officials reported a busy meeting after a weekend election with 2000 plus voters at two precincts and results showing Hancock Jones and Wray among leading candidates. The council approved sidewalk and sewer projects, a new fire truck purchase for about 4100, park improvements, and the privilege license schedule for the coming year.
Opini column discusses proposals to create a United States Court of Administration to handle cases involving government as party or interest. Critics warn the plan hides public opposition and shifts judicial power to a handpicked panel, potentially bypassing existing courts. (Cont'd on back page)
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