11 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
1
A collage of brief items covers wartime dispatches, political honors, and local crime. Highlights include Allied naval notes, a UK honorary degree for Malcolm Macdonald, an Alabama observers’ convention signal, a North Carolina coroners inquiry in a fatality case, a railway anecdote from Johnson City, and UNC Greensboro’s graduation ceremonies amid a consent dispute.
A July draft call asks 36 men to report July 13 to Port Benge for induction into the army. Thirty six selectees, 2001 married men, are scheduled to note Ans Mountain peat Tuesday for Port train. Notices instruct the group to report to the draft board at 8 Octob Tuesday morning. Read list includes Hubert Gedges Clemmot vo, Vance Cites Wrismt-Vot, William Theodore Weir, Marvin William Upcherch, Robert Ameid Miller, and many others. A fourth registration on Jane will be held at three places Wace Grover and Kings Mountain conducted like prior entrosiments. ages 18 to 20 expected to register.
Members of the airplane spotters squad are to be fingerprinted and issued identification cords by the U S Army. Fingerprints will be on the backs of the cords, with Melvin Teever of the local Peace Department organizing. Spotters are to report after 1 PM for fingerprinting as several squad members have been inducted into the Army and vacancies for 104 men or twelve volunteers will be filled.
The Americanism Committee will present a Kiwanis program led by J R Davis and J R Kerter, featuring A Preparation of War to the Unarmed Forces of JBA, as published in Kiwanis Magazine June. W Gritie Aubrey Mauney and Hay Wier will assist, with JR Ours in charge.
Peal Wo Walmer son of Mr and Mrs J A Walker has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the Division Signal Department at Fort Cheyenne Camp. A Kings Mountain High School graduate, he worked at Myers Department Store before joining the Army on March 17.
An odd, fragmented item preserves a humorous tale likely about a local figure or event. readable phrases hint at a playful narrative style and a punchline moment, with shorthand names and partial placements suggesting a humorous anecdote shared in a community context.
Victory Carroll of Kings Mountain is named the first local Army casualty in a notice from the community. The obituary notes his delivery work, family ties, and sympathy from Kings Mountain and surrounding areas as the town mourns his loss while awaiting details of his service.
Regulations restrict retreaded tires for List A vehicles with only essential service tires allowed. The policy, guided by the rationing board, aims to ensure safety while minimizing use of new tires. Some exemptions may apply for vehicles in essential services, with strict oversight on tire certification.
The second water service is set for Benday at the First Rep United Church with Rev RN Baird Porter of Borer Memorial AK PF Church. The first in the series was held Sunday evening at the ARP Church with Rev HG Pieh delivering the sermon. The meeting was sparsely attended. cordial invitation extended for the second service Tuesday night.
The article reports on the Auxiliary Police School ceremony praising instructors and thanking volunteers. It lists individuals who completed the course and will receive certificates and armbands marking their status with the Civilian Defense.
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