Editorial on Hoey in Record Herald as Senate reads
The Kings Mountain Herald editorial titled Senator Hoey was cited in the Congressional Record of May 27 along with many North Carolina newspaper items. Senator Alton A. Lennon secured Senate consent to include the editorial remarks honoring the late Cleveland County native and former senator.
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Kings Mountain Herald
Hoey
North Carolina
United States Senate
Congressional
Alton A. Lennon
Senate
Cleveland County
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U. S
City eyes gas sale despite utilities commission ruling
City officials argued natural gas could be sold cheaper while still turning a profit. They noted a full allotment of 1,825,000 million cubic feet per day from Transcontinental Pipeline, despite the State Utilities Commission denying rights to sell gas outside the jetty. The commission decision is under appeal and further actions are expected within six months. The city also moved to engage Mitchell & Pershing for revenue bonds, with R. S. Dickson & Company as prior counsel. Dickson would take no fee if they win the bid.
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Fealities Commission
IPC
Hall
Mitchell & Pershing
New York
R. S. Dickson & Company
Charlotte Investment House
Dickson Firm
Ervin to take oath as U S senator. Higgins named to fill vacancy
Justice Sam J. Ervin of Morganton, appointed by Governor Umstead to fill the U S Senate seat after Clyde Hoey's death, expects to be sworn in Friday. Carlisle Higgins will resign as a North Carolina Democratic committees member. both poised for democratic nominations and terms through 1958 and 1955 respectively, with eventual Eric W. Winn as successor if Ervin serves. The Jaycees birthday calendar project advances, led by Herbert Mitcham, aiming to date anniversaries and memorials for civic betterment with proceeds supporting city improvements.
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Supreme Court
Sam J. Ervin
Morganton
Umstead
United States Senate
Clyde R. Hoey
Carlisle Higgins
j.Gniem
Democratic Executive Committee
Eric Winill
U.S. Senate
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Ervin
Tlggins
Seaaful
Umea
U.S
Superior Court
Democratic Party
Nort Caroling Democratic Na Ona
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Commie Rol
Jaycees
Herbert Mitcham
Golfers Invited To See Movie Night At Jaycee Hall
Golf film shown at 7 45 pm after regular Jaycee meeting at Mason Hall Tuesday aimed to boost interest in golf among youths and adults. Film features pro golfers teaching and demonstrates swing. National Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a junior golf tournament and participates in National Golf Week.
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Masonic Hall
Tlow
National Junior Chamber of Commerce
Prom Page One Grads Highlight UNC NC State and Duke
William Lawrence Plonk earned a bachelor of science in animal industry from North Carolina State college at Raleigh. He joined Alpha Gamma Rho. Miss Mary McKelvie graduated from Duke University with a bachelor of arts in sociology, on the Dean's list. Kenneth Ray Looney received an associate in arts from Lee Junior College in Cleveland Tennessee, and belonged to the Athletic Club and Young People's Endeavor society.
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University of North Carolina At
Chapel Hill
William Lawrence Plonk
Soni Ot
R. L. Plonk
North Carolina State College
Raleigh
Alpha Gamma Rho
Mary McKelvie
H. M.mckelvie
Duke University
Kenneth Ray’ Looney
G. ¢ Looney
Lee Junior College
Cleveland
Tennessee
Lub
Young People’s Endeavor Society
Police Report Details Four Accidents At City Limits
Police listed four traffic accidents within the city limits. Dates span Tuesday and Thursday with vehicles driven by Marie Phillips Price of 4008 Cansler Ket and Fred Lee Allen of Grover noted. Damages ranged to about 250 dollars and 80 dollars, with officers Werrell Ellison, Peal Sanders, P. R. Sanders, R. R. Carrigan, and P. A. Hawkins handling investigations.
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Glenn
Marie Phillips Price
Cansler
Price
W. Pine Atrest
Ha Miss
Desoto
William F. Lowe, Jr
Harvie Street
Gastonia
Way P. R. Sanders
Fred Lee Allen
Route 1
Grover, Vende
Morgan
P. Sanders
Marlowe's, Inc
Piot
Joseph ‘Malcol Fleming
River Mont Avenue
Lynchburg
R. R. Carrigan
P. A. Hawkins
Local Firm Third In Sterchi Contest
Sterchi Brothers Store of Kings Mountain placed third among 38 stores in the Pot of Gold sales contest conducted by General Electric appliances of Knoxville Tennessee. Henderson Herndon of the Kings Mountain store placed sixth among 600 Sterchi salesmen in the designated item sales.
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Sterchi Brothers
Kings Mountain
General Electric Appliances
Knoxville
Tenn
J. K. Blanton
Henderson Herndon
Sterchi
Precautions Listed For Vacationers
Police Chief Hugh A. Logan Jr reminds vacationers to report planned absences to the police so patrols can focus on their homes. He advises halting milk and paper deliveries to remove signs of absence and reduce burglary risk.
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Hugh A. Logan Jr
Police Department
Picnic Area Work Now Underway in Kings Mountain
The city advertises a July 1 public hearing on a small annexation to city limits while already clearing underbrush to form a picnic area near the old water works. Property owners Ben H Bridges Jr E R Roberts and E R Sumners report no objections. outdoor furnaces tables and a cemented spring are being added. Access is via McGinnis Street. The hearing is set for the regular July board meeting at 8 o clock.
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Kings Mountain
Ben H. Bridges
E. R. Roberts
R. Summibrs
Glee A. Bridges
Pienie
the Herald
Woodward Appeals Magistrate Ruling Over Club Dues
In City Hall court Magistrate Lee Roberts ordered Joe Lee Woodward to pay Lake Montonia Club dues or stop using lake facilities after witnesses testified he violated club rules. Woodward offered to pay dues if treated fairly under club rules and noted stock and deed he holds. He gave notice of appeal and the case moves to Cleveland County recorder's court.
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Lee Roberts
City Hall
Joe Lee Woodward
Woodward
D.C. McSwain
Gastonia
Lake Montonia Club, Inc
Roberts
Jacke H. White
McSwain
Harry E. Pag
Dallas Hoyle
John Weaver
Tam
Drama Try-outs Begin Thursday at School and Park
Try-outs for parts in Sword of Gideon will be at the high school auditorium Thursday and Friday at 7 30 p m and at the amphitheatre at Kings Mountain National Military Park on Saturday. The production calls for 37 speaking parts mostly for men three dance scenes crowd scenes and a full chorus. The try-outs also include interest in technical staff lighting sound stage crew make-up etc. Bul Trotman director and general manager urged all interested to report Thursday night if possible.
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Kings Mountain National Military Park
Bul Trotman
Trotman
Legion Officers To Be Installed At June Meeting
Otis D. creme Post 155 American Legion will install new officers at the June meeting in the Legion Hall Friday at 8 p.m. Dr. C. H. Blanton will install. James Bennett to become post commander, succeeding CE War Hick. Other officers include Clyde Whetstine, Sam D. Collins, Fred Harthcox, CT Carpenter,oss Alexander, John W. Gladden, Hubert Aderholdt, Jr. McGinnis, Wilbur G. Smith, Floyd Bower. Meter receipts for the week totaled 153.42.
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Otis D. Creme
American Legion
Legion Hall
C. H. Blanton
Shelby
American Legion District 28
James Bennett
CE War
Hick
Clyde Whetstine
Sam_D. Collins
Fred Harthcox
Carpenter
Joss Alexander
John W. Gladden
Hubert Aderholdt
Jr. McGinnis
Wilbur "G.« Smith
Floyd Bower
Kings Mountain Hospital Visitation and Patient List
Kings Mountain Hospital publishes visiting hours and a noon patient list listing Pauline Green and Arthur H Isenhour among admitted patients. The log notes admissions on Thursday Friday Saturday Tuesday and Wednesday for numerous individuals with street addresses in Bessemer City Route 2 City and local streets.
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Kings Mountain Hospital
Pauline Green
Arthur H. Isenhour
Sally Johnson
Q v. Privece
H G. Belk
Church Street
Mary Sue Detter
Gillaple Street
J.D. Hulbard
Bessemer City
Gladys Purvis
Nannie Moss
Sadie Mill
Lila Bocheler
Mattie Young
Mike Adams
Arthur’ Walker
Parker
Street
Wilma. Hopper
Watterson
Maude King
Lackey
Charles Manning
Primary Race Totals in Township Nominates Ellison Backer
Duffstetler led Mr Ellison by 125 votes to 559 with Cox at 277 and Herndon at 209. The lone second primary contest for the township will proceed. County commissioners informally expect to appoint the nominee to the vacant position after Paul Byers resigned as constable to become deputy sheriff. By July 1 1954 wheat carryover is expected to exceed three times July 1952 levels.
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Duffstetler
Ellison
Robert G. Cox
Robert G. Herndon
Board of County Commisioners
Paul Byers
Moe About Filter Plant On Track For Budget
The meeting continued from page one as the MOE about the filter plant moves forward on a three quarter budget. The electrical department seeks a winch post hole digger mechanism cab and shafts and proposes a standby water supply in collaboration with Supt Hunter. The mayor is authorized to contract with Carl F Mauney for a year lease on the Gold Mine shaft and adjacent area to support the water system.
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Hunter
Carl F. Mauney
Youth charged seeks jury trial in county court
Mountain youth charged with speeding requested a jury trial at the preliminary hearing in county recorder's court last Friday. The trial is set for July 13 by Judge Reuben E. mn.
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Ings Mountain
County Recorder's Court
Reuben Emn
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