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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1946
Page
7
A weekly newspaper aimed at promoting general welfare for residents and veterans of Kingy Mountain area, providing enlightenment, entertainment, and community notices tailored to the locale.
A school event recognizes Miss Hildreth Richardson and Avia Warlick for attending twelve years with no absences. The remarks praise their regal potential and suggest future success if they stay diligent. The excerpt quotes religious proverb and emphasizes soft answers to temper anger.
Waynesville and Asheville dairy markets report high prices for registered Guernsey and Jersey cattle. In Waynesville 47 Guernseys sold for 16550 while an Asheville Jersey bull brought 14000, signaling strong demand for quality stock and potential regional dairy growth. Production records show registered cattle outperform average stock, suggesting local farmers can develop a dairy industry with stable income through hay and milk cash flow.
The Kings Mountain Merchants association appoints W. F. Laughter as full time secretary or manager. The Herald commends the choice, noting his army air forces service and strong leadership potential will aid detailed work and benefits of a full time manager.
Insurance rates in the state drop when losses stay low and policyholders prevent fires. Fire department efficiency and weekly fire prevention help cut premiums, urging continued safety year round. A note of interest on strikes contrasts with the broader message of prudent risk management and community services.
Delivery and certification of Adjusted Service bonds announced by W. E. Blakely. More than 250 veterans to be accommodated from King Mountain office. about 600 county vets to receive nearly 350000 dollars. Boyce Memorial B P church interior redecorated with ivory and light tan. indirect lighting installed. Social notices detail entertaining events hosted by Mis lyle Ware, Miss Margaret War, Mrs. Leonard Patterson, Mrs. George Lattimore, and others. Annie Robert hosted friends in honor of sister-in-law Mrs Eugene Abarta. Jean Webb visiting grandmother. Betsy Bettlemyre and others noted in society items.
In wartime navy days I trained in navigation and took a 90 day course striving to become an officer and a gentleman. We took short cruises on a patrol boat and learned celestial navigation, plotting our position near the Astor and Stork Club beacons. Later aboard a PC boat we voyaged toward Dakar and nearly docked near Casablanca, discovering the skill of celestial shooting and chart plotting while the skipper doubted the result.
Public schools announce 128 students earned honor roll for the 1945 46 year with names across grades one to twelfth at Central Behoot and West school. Listings include First grade Jerry McCarter and Linda Morris, through Twelfth grade Patsy Huth Ballard and Avis Male Warlick, plus multiple grade level honorees.
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