State and National News Condensed In Brief Form
June 13 brief from Concord and Raleigh report a car accident on highway 151 injuring Willie Sanders, with Vandenburg involved, and a Mon arc Mill village fire causing 20 000 to 60 000 damage. Fire Chiefs Association meeting in Durham, Lions Clubs convention in Greensboro, and a flight mishap in Winston-Salem. Major rail and public notices, plus a Ridge land tragedy and a bus franchise decision in Edenton.
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State News
Concord
Willie Sanders
Hed
Iocal Hospital
Cabarrus
Vandenburg
T B Clinic Begins Here Monday
A tuberculosis clinic will be held all next week at Central School under County Health Officer Dr. Mitchell with the Shotsue Red Cross chapter. Adults and children with symptoms or exposure are urged to attend for confidential testing and evaluation.
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Shays
Mitchell
Shotsue
The
Red Cross
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Band Plays For Cotton Festival
The Kings Mountain School Band returned from Gastonia where it joined the Second Annual Cotton Festival activities. The group marched in the main street parade and performed at the coronation ceremonies of the Cotton King and Queen in the high school stadium with Governor Hoey presiding. They have accepted an invitation to attend the Rhoden River Festival in Asheville on June 21, marking a second Asheville visit. The Great Smoky National Park dedication, with a U.S. president speech, has been postponed to July, with the Kings Mountain Band slated to be the sole North Carolina representation.
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Kings Mountain
Gastonia
Chde R. Hoey
Asheville
Great Smoky National Park
United States
Kings Mountain Band
North Carolina
Bank Robbery Near Aberdeen Involving Man And Woman
Aberdeen June 13 Federal Francis Pleasants cashier of the Aberdeen Branch of the Bank of Pinehurst said a masked man and a woman robbed him of about 3000 yesterday afternoon. The man, about 25, armed with a gun, forced him to unlock the cage door while the woman gathered the cash and the duo fled in an old car.
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Aberdeen
Francis Pleasants
Bank of Pinehurst
Pleasants
Colored Presbyterian Church To Be Dedicated at Kings Mountain
The Colored Presbyterian Church of Kings Mountain will worship for the first time in its new Cansler Street building this Sunday with services at 11 A.M. and 3 P.M. The public is invited and seating will be reserved for white friends. The building is not fully finished but is expected to be completed soon with an outlet town minister officiating the dedication.
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Colored Presbyterian Church
Kings Mountain
Cansler Street
American Legion Elects Officers at Otis D Green Post
Otis D Green Post of the American Legion elected officers at its regular meeting. Named were P. G. Batterree as Commander L. C Dettmar and Harrisson as Vice Commanders W. W. Souther Finance Officer B. M. Hayes Service Officer Marvin Goforth Sergeant at Arms and W Blakely Chaplain A Ranj Pro singers from Radio WBT will perform Friday night at the focal School Auditorium under Legion sponsorship. Kings Mountain area students named to Boiling Springs College spring quarter honor roll include Basil Dixon Goldie Dixon Eugene McSwain Jeanette McSwain Irene Roberts Beth Ware.
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Otis D. Green
American Legion
P. G. Batterree
L. C Dettmar
Harrisson
W. W. Souther
B. M. Hayes
Marvin Goforth
W. ©. Blakely
Was
WBT
Focal School
Legios
Kings Mountain
Boiling Springs College
Dean Hubert
Dixon
Basil Dixon
Goldie Dixon
Euxene McSwain
Jeanette McSwain
Rand
Irene Roberts
Beth Ware
Lions Club Ladies Night Proclaimed Friendly Carolinas Week
Mayor J B Thomasson of Kings Mountain declares June 20 to 26 1938 as The Friendly Week in The Friendly Carolinas. The proclamation urges citizens to live by the motto Be more friendly to your neighbors and be neighborly to your friends and promotes hospitality and cooperation.
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Carolinas
Hans
J.B. Thomassn
Kings Mountain
J.B. Thomasson
Asheville Bandit Attack Injures London and Hill
In Asheville on June 11 a gunman robbed storeowner Clay W. London and his assistant Lee Hill. London was shot in the chest and Hill was hit in the leg as they were forced back across the road during the attempted holdup. Both were taken to Asheville hospital for treatment. The incident also mentions a separate community event and banquet plans continuing in the area.
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Asheville
Sheritt
Sy Men
Wue Clay
London
Lee Hill
Sia
Cut Ma
Humaid
Candler
Wan
Hill
Ian
Asheville Hospital
Peddler Herns Fined After Peddler Law Violation
T E Herne house to house candy salesman of Charlott was tried and found guilty of violating the peddler law in Record er Court here Wednesday afternoon. He was sentenced to two months suspended upon payment of 60 dollars and costs. He plans to appeal to a higher court.
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T. E. Herns
Charlott
Herne
Will Rogers Humorous Story on Opening Night
Fragmentary note describes opening night of a new play with Will Rogers and Woody, suggesting a lively, humorous tone despite producer concerns and incomplete lines.
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Will Rogers
Woody
Itnself
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Lions Sponsor Donkey Baseball Comes to Kings Mountain
Donkey baseball event sponsored by the Lions Club arrives Tuesday night June 27 at 8 pm on the High School baseball field to aid the blind and buy glasses for needy children. Mountain Donkeys team players from Mountain Donkeys will perform. admission 26 cents for adults and 15 cents for children under twelve.
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Kings Mountain
Lions Club
Doakes
the Herald
Sen
Tom Fulton
Maywood Lynch
The
Herald
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V Jewelers opens in Kings Mountain storefront
Cenary and Tate, Jewelers, begin business in the Tom Fulton building at Cherokee and Mountain streets. Proprietors Condry and Tate bring years of training, with watch repair emphasized, inviting locals to visit. Condry has lived in Kings Mountain five years, Tate five months, Tate a Forest City native.
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Cenary
Condry
Tate
Stena
Ovary
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Tri-State Y. P. C. U. Conference Attendees Visit Erskine
Cars from Royce Memorial Church travel to Due West for the Tri-State Y. P. C. U. Conference at Erskine College. Attendees include Elizabeth Ware of the North Carolina Conference and local participants Garrison Goforth, Menzel Phiter, and Hazel McCoy from Charlotte and Kings Mountain.
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Royce Memorial Church
Due West
TriState Y. P. C. U
Erskine College
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Erskine
Colege
Elizabeth Ware
North Carolina
Marriot
Menzel Phiter
Garrison Goforth
Kings Mountain
Mons Hazel McCoy
Charlotte
Pisgah A. R. P. Church to Host Men’s Club Supper
The Men’s Club meets this evening at Pisgah A R P Church in Gaston County. Supper begins at 7 00 PM and is described as a feast for kings. Wives and sweethearts of members are invited guests as the church ladies prepare the meal.
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Pisgah
Small Fire at Margrace Mill Waste House
Firemen answered a call Saturday afternoon at 5:30 to the waste house of the Margrace Mill where slight damage was reported to the contents. The blaze was already under control upon the firefighters' arrival.
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Margrace Mil
Lets Have A Clean Town Says Mayor
Mayor Thomasson urges citizens to cooperate in keeping Kings Mountain clean. He has contacted the Goamta and asked supporters to join in improving sanitation, requesting careful garbage collection and early pickup. The new Town Council works harmoniously, and residents can reach the mayor at the Town Mall office.
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Goamta
Aveping
Tnsteuet
Thomasson
Kings Mountain
New
Government and Business Clash Over Debt Burden
In Tulsa on June 2 delegates from the American Petroleum Institute and the American Gas Association heard Gen GH Markham criticize government for using bonds and taxes to meet financial needs. He said business must bear the cost to satisfy consumer demand and avoid overburdening debt.
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Tulsa
Jon
GH Markham
American Petroleum Industry. Com
American Gas Association
Rutherford Youth Shot to Death in Rutherfordton
Rutherfordton junior 19 died last night in a Rutherfordton hospital from pistol wounds. Sheriff Mooke of Rutherford County announced today the arrest of Pen Taylor in connection with the shooting.
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Rutherfordton
Rutfordton
Mooke
Rutherford County
Pen Taylor
Electric Shock Fatality Strikes Smithfield Child
In Smithfield on June 13 a 14 year old boy named Dr Dupree Jr. was electrocuted while removing trash under his home. His mother attempted to pull him from the wires but was knocked away by the current.
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Smithfield
Ceater
Dr Dupree, Jr
Elec
Pebble to Rock Metamorphosis in Social Scene
Opinions note social pebbles feel flattered by invites to events as they imagine meeting royalty. The piece mocks self styled “social stars” and the craze to be seen with power figures. It mentions a British Embassy garden party and a long guest list from Congress and administration.
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Fedunk
Washington
Podunk
England
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