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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1948
Page
1
W Hill Putnam a well known Kings Mountain contractor returned home from Shelby hospital last Friday after treatment for a stroke of paralysis suffered June 1. His condition was described as improved yesterday.
Richard G. Baker of Kings Mountain joined 2,051 graduates at Indiana University’s 119th commencement on June 13. He earned the A. B. degree in zoology.
Henry Lawrence Patrick son of Rev and Mrs P D Patrick of Kings Mountain received the degree of Master of Science in Industrial Management at graduation exercises at the School of Technology in June.
Eleven boys and other Royal Ambassadors from First Baptist church attend Seaside Assembly at Carolina Beach this week. Mr and Mrs Paul Cole accompany the Kings Mountain party as part of the group from the area.
Notices to city taxpayers inform that all tax payments before the close of business June 30 qualify for a two percent discount. The same discount applies to county taxes for payments made by June 20.
Bethware plans a community fair featuring a youth agricultural training program. About 37 boys participate under Myers Hamibright Simmy Ware and A E Best guidance. The program aims to produce progress in farming and community pride.
W B Logan, a prominent Kings Mountain businessman, was elected president for 1948 49 at a Lions Club meeting last Thursday held at the Trout Club. He succeeds W K Mauney Jr Other officers include B S Weir Jr first vice president Ollie Harris second vice president Fred Wright Jr third vice president Hubert Davidson secretary Clarence Flowers treasurer and Boyer Murray Tail Twister. Directors elected for two year terms were Dan Huffstetter Charles A Goforth Jr and E K Whitener. Holdover directors are George Houser W B Thomson and C C Edens.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Ballard announce the opening of Piedmont Washerette a self service laundry on Bendix Avenue equipped with 15 washing machines an extractor and two dryers delivering ready to iron wash in 30 minutes The firm opened Monday Ballard a World War I veteran and former college and semi pro baseball star now plays outfield for the Rutherford County Owls in the Western Carolina League Mrs Ballard the former Miss Bet Roberts previously worked at Dellinger’s Jewel Shop
Miss JeAnne Griffin, daughter of Mr and Mrs E W Griffin of 510 W Mountain St, earned a bachelor’s in general Speech from the School of Speech and Dramatic Arts at Syracuse University’s 89th commencement in Archbold Stadium. Nearly 1,800 candidates graduated at the June 14 ceremony.
Bundy Studio has moved to the building on S Battleground Avenue now occupied by McCurdy Cleaners Dyers. The studio shares the front floor space of the building with the cleaning firm.
James B. Simpson was named secretary of the Kings Mountain Merchants association at a board meeting on Monday. A World War II veteran, he served five years including 29 months in the Pacific, and has worked with Kings Mountain Machine Works, Inc. since its inception.
Attorney General Harry McMillan ruled that cities have no legal responsibility to maintain or operate public schools, voiding a 2000 dollar supplemental appropriation. The decision clarifies that Durham as a municipality cannot legally fund city schools from any source, separating city finances from the school system.
Kings Mountain hosts a charity softball game pitting the Kiwanis club against the Lions at City Stadium Friday at 8:30 p.m. Players ride donkeys to first base while Otto Williams announces the event. Proceeds aid underprivileged children. Lady Godiva relay race features Glee Bridges and Arnold Kiser. Umpires Hugh Ballard and Don Parker.
J Ollie Harris, World War II veteran, was elected commander of Otis Green Post 135 American Legion. He succeeds John W Gladden as commander and will install new officers next month. The post named a full slate including Keeter as first vice commander McGill as finance officer Plank as athletic director and many others. The executive committee will include the commander as chairman and several officers plus four members. The post approved recommendations for an athletic executive committee with two co chairs to be appointed by the athletic officer.
Bridges, former county board chair, informs Mayor Fulton and city commissioners that the county board favors some form of property revaluation. He notes city board discussions in June and cites a Sept 9 1947 letter read at the county meeting confirming support for county wide equalization. Cont'd on page eight.
The Kings Mountain political front remained quiet eight days before the second gubernatorial run off between Charles M Johnson and W Kerr Scott. Local activity showed minor organization by Johnson and Scott factions, with little concrete campaigning. Statewide, candidates appealed to voters as the Republican national convention in Philadelphia nears, potentially drawing interest from North Carolina voters away from the intra party governor race.
J B Huneycutt accepted the Rockingham city schools superintendency after conferring with the school board and will succeed J J Bell who retires after serving since 1916. Huneycutt has been principal here and previously taught science at Rutherfordton Spindale and Battledore high schools. He is a UNC graduate with an MA from UNC and has held multiple professional roles in North Carolina education and community organizations.
A Kings Mountain North Carolina unit of the National Guard was officially inspected on Wednesday by a senior officer group. The headquarters and Headquarters Company 3d Bn 120th Inf was added to the Guard payroll. Capt Humel Houston commanded the company with Lt. Frank Wall as executive officer. The inspection team from Raleigh included Col DL Hardee and Lt Col J A Cook along with Lt Col M S Patham and Capt W B Donovan. Present at the ceremony were Col Peyton McSwain of Shelby, Capt Gerald Goforth of Shelby, and Capt Reed of Morganton.
Fred Slim Wray in Cleveland county bonds for 1000 dollars faces a Friday hearing on gambling charges and an alleged robbery linked to a Monday night game. Deputy Looney arrested him Tuesday morning with four other men named on the warrants. The case involves threats and a pistol use during the alleged theft of 150 dollars near Blackwell’s home at about 5 20 am Tuesday.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 30 p m at Grover Baptist church for Floyd L. Wright 54 Grover farmer killed when Southern Railway Train No 36 struck his automobile at a rail crossing in Grover Coroner Ollie Harris of Kings Mountain investigated the tragedy saying the automobile was hurled 84 feet from the point of impact continuation on page eight
Nineteen Kings Mountain dam sels have entered the Third Annual Beauty Pageant of the Kings Mountain Junior Chamber of Commerce. Contestants vie for Miss Kings Mountain 1948 title and Miss Kings Mountain Junior 1948. Event set for next Friday night June 25 at 8 in the high school auditorium.
The Mountain junior baseball squad visits Fessemer City's Juniors at Juniors ta Stadium Saturday night at 8 p m for the first elimination-round meeting of the season. Coach H H Eden's club was set to play in Gastonia Thursday night.
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