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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1943
Page
1
Washington and other regions report a series of brief items. Topics include an innovation for sending babies’ pictures to fathers overseas, government price and production shifts in agriculture, Bank leadership and civic events, furniture manufacturing cuts, court and labor board actions, and local accidents and strikes.
Minute Man flag events mark local industry support as Superior Stone Co displays a large flag during a bond award ceremony. The company, linked with Solvay Process and limestone operations, highlights local Minute Man flags woven at multiple plants including Mauney Bile and Kings Mountain Steel.
Charite Allen died from non stated causes Saturday evening at 7 30. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 4 o clock in Second Baptist church. Interment followed at Meustste Rest Cemetery. Allen was a member of the Kings Mossesiat edge of Woodmen of the World and a member of the (incomplete) group.
Jarece McDeaiel son of Sire D McDaniel stationed at Leteech sustained back injuries during a wing testing incident on Tuesday. Three vertebrae were fractured and he will remain in a store or other covered ward to recover, with expected full recovery.
East District Governor Robert Acket Shelby will preside at the Lions Club installation this evening at 7:20 PM at Mountain View Hotel. Charis Thomason will succeed Carl Mauney as President, with JG Paar Jocott and Lawrence Lovell named vice presidents in a ceremony with limited attendance.
A Lutheran Bible School invites students to join a school program as 119 pupils are cared for during the session with instruction in religious studies and related activities.
Reports from Grover indicate D J Keeter Yermi Drester underwent an appendix operation at Shelby Hospital about ten days ago. He is described as very low after a relapse early Saturday morning and family members have been summoned to the bedside as his condition remains serious. Funeral and viewing plans for David Brockest were set as relatives traveled to Trinity Methodist Church.
A historical notice discusses the July draft calling forty men, citing wartime needs and Manpower guidelines. It mentions city officials, potential reductions, and emphasizes conserving fuel and resources while supporting military aims. It lists figures on gasoline use, training hours, and transportation demands. A roster of names appears in the document.
Mr Wo OM Melankee, secretary and treasurer of the American Cotton Association, will speak at the Kiwanis Club gathering at seven oclock. He will discuss advances in cotton and the textile industry. Kings Mountain mill representatives and other guests will attend to hear this notable speaker.
A new caretaker at Lake Montenia takes over duties, with Mr WoL Arroweed assisting. Mr Tom Puitos notes local residents including Mr Feithips and Mire Philion have moved to the lake area amid warm weather and social gatherings. The scene at Lake Mentone features renewed community activity with residents sharing meals and meeting neighbors while the army presence and local names appear in the surrounding notes.
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