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Kings Mountain Herald

Location

Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1949

Page

2

Kings Mountain Post Office Notice

Second class matter registration at Kings Mountain North Carolina post office under the act of March 3 1873.

Kings Mountain N.C Congress

Scott Wins Again as Bond Victory Shapes 1952 Race

Governor W Kerr Scott wins another victory with county road and school bonds boosting rural improvements. Cleveland County gets about 2.77 million of 200 million road bonds, Kings Mountain area projects and school funding outlined. Editorial notes youth graduation, Duke Davidson speech, and local band leadership. Haywood County program praised for rural development and Chambers of Commerce growth.

Scott W. Kerr Scott Cleveland County Kings Mountain Area The Herald Patterson Grove Oak Grove Kings Mountain Waynesville Mountaineer Haywood County Mountaineer W. Curtis Russ Haywood

Kings Mountain sets record poppy purchases for veterans aid

Kings Mountain again proved its liberality by buying a record total of poppies to aid disabled veterans and their widows and orphans. The Herald credits the Legion Auxiliary and its Girl Scout sales force for driving the sales surge.

Kings Mountain The Herald Legion Auxiliary

Tragic Death of 10-Year-Old Sparks City Critique

Kings Mountain mourns 10-year-old Joe Falls Russell killed in a fatal accident. Citizens critique a neglectful, impoverished community lacking adequate recreational facilities and safety measures.

Kings Mountain Joe Falls Russell

Obituary Notice for Ed Bridges in Plane Crash

The Herald expresses heartfelt sympathy to the family of Ed Bridges who died in a plane crash last week. Bridges was a good citizen and his early passing is a tragic loss to the community.

the Herald Ed Bridges Bridges

Milam elected Lions Club president at Mountain View

W Milam popular manager of Home Stores was chosen president of the Lions Club succeeding Howard Jackson at a meeting held last Thursday at the Mountain View House. The Lions Club will host its second annual Ladies Night next Thursday in the Women’s club building. Crowell Little, former UNC quarterback and Davidson College freshman coach appointment announced Tuesday. Also notes social personal items: Miss Mary Elizabeth Simpson of Hickory wed William Kemp Minnes at Assenewon Episcopal Hickory. Haywood Lynch and Iris travel to Goldsboro. Stowe visits Raleigh. Mr and Mrs Cash and child vacation at Myrtle Beach.

W. Milam Lions Club Howard Jackson Mountain View House Womans Club Crowell Little University of North Carolina Davidson College Mary Elizabeth Simpson Hickory William Kemp Minnesq Drs Kings Mounain Assenewon Episcopal Haywood E. Lynch Iris Goldsboro Str LP Stowe Raleigh David Cash Chile Myrtle Beach

Martin's Medicine Weekly Hum and News

Martin Harmon curates a weekly column mixing bits of wisdom humor and commentary. A compact variety feature offering reflections on daily life current events and light social observations with a phased cadence and satirical wink.

First Local Television Set Sparks Shopper Anticipation

A community discussion notes the arrival of television and the first set sale, with plans for home broadcasting delays, price concerns, and installation anxieties. Observers compare early TV to radar and Westinghouse demos, and speculate on Hollywood impact while noting limited public access and interest.

Comedy Budget Sparks Staffing Shuffle in Town

In a lighthearted note about entertainment funding, the piece jokes that Uncle Henry must join Jimmy Carracott and Skimp Stone on their sales staffs for self defense and crowd balance. The playful line hints at attracting more sales to ease crowds.

Uncle Henry Jimmy Carracott Skimp Stone

Four Cases On Monday Recorder Court Slate

Four cases were heard in the regular weekly session at City Recorder Court held at City Hall Monday afternoon May 30 Judge Faison Barnes presiding One defendant was convicted on public drunkenness Eddie King of Mobile Alabama forfeited $25 bond on a speeding charge German Gill Negro charged with no drivers license second offense was sent to the road for 60 days after failing to pay $50 and costs Grady L Burris for possession of non tax paid whiskey was fined $25 and costs

City Recorders Court City Hall Faison Barnes Eddie King Mobile Ala German Gill Grady L. Burris

Uncertain 14 Year Old Voice Echoes History Lesson

A fragmented notice reflects on a Lincoln era theme with references to a 14 year old speaker and a line about forefathers fighting for freedom and opportunity. The text recalls Great Britain and qualifying ranks in property, tied to past game killing norms.

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Kings Mountain Herald Herald Publishing House Martin Hermon Charles T. Carpenter Mra P. D. Herndonssee Society Treceive 1 Nour Mountain U. S. Senate Duke University Dora Rude Arnold W. Kinecaid Kings Mountain School Band Association By Martin Harmon Ana Wot Tnd Larry Waixf Ana Cna Path Waiu Spencer Mountain Couse Greensboro Greenville Westinghouse New York Red McClain Tel Vision Hollywood John Gilbert Women of the Land Mr. Gilbert Hexsey Muffstetler Recorder Court Uncle Sam Janne Great Britain Arthur Hay Agency Carter Harris Funeral Home Kings Mountain, N. C Woodward Mechanics Ortras Ford Ford Dealers Fords Plank Motor Company Battleground Ave
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