State And National News Condensed In Brief Form
National and state briefs note Washington orders closing German consulates by July 10, with Senate reactions. McCarran warns it could push toward war, while Sumner Welles cites unchanged charges against Germany over the Robin Moor sinking. A ban on East Coast oil exports without prior approval is proposed. Vanderbilt grad Thomas Roverts earns MBA. North Carolina notes Rutherford county revenue note sale and state appointments in welfare and public charities. Western Wake and Wilson County items cover local events, recreation funds, and governor speeches. An audit for Kings Mountain Town is underway.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Senate
McCurran
Nev
McCarran
Estautta
Cetivitien
Aad
Tait States
Fekes
Defense
First Of Prize Winning Essays Published
The First National Bank sponsors a three part prize series with Frances Summers, 6th and 7th grade winner, receiving $5.00. The Herald will publish the first essay Our Priceless Heritage on independence and the Revolution, praising courage and rights, with two more installments to follow.
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First National Bank
Frances Summers
Th Herald
B.S. Neill
Laughing Around the World With IRVIN S. COBB
A fragmentary historical column recounts miscalculation and racial tension in a Harlem setting with references to a dark population, colored racketeers, police, and violent outbreak. dialogue hints at a punitive incident and shifting power dynamics during a tense period.
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Irvin S. Cobb
Harlem
Newro
Wits Otheer
Mrs. W. A. Ware Dies Sunday in Goldsboro Home
Mrs. W. Alexander Ware aged 68 died Sunday at her Goldsboro home after months of declining health. Funeral services were held Monday at Boyce Memorial ARP Church with Rev. R. N. Baird and several former pastors attending. Interment followed at Mountain Rest Cemetery. She supported Boyce Memorial Church, its missionary society, and circles, and was survived by husband Alexander Ware, two sons Franklin and Garrison, three daughters Lawrence Stroupe, John McGill, Ava Ware, three stepchildren, two sisters, a brother, and several grandchildren.
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W. Alexander Ware
Gold Street
Boyce Memorial
French Ware
Goldsboro
Wire
Mery
Emeline Anthony
Abraham Anthony
Cafmwba County
Alexander Ware
Sona
Freno Ware
Garrison. Ware
Kings Mountain
Lawrence Stroupe
Charlotte
John McGill
Misa Ava, Ware
Kings ‘Mountain
Atepchildren
Campbell’ Phifer
W. 8. Fulton
M.A. Ware
Alsters
George Cansler
J. B. Hawk
Penn Laird
Anthony
Lingotn
Mauney Duo Pianists Presented by Women's Club
Two pianists Ernest Mauney and Miles Mauney perform Saturday evening June 21 1941 at 8 00 featuring works by Chopin including Waltz in D flat major and Scherzo in B flat minor plus Schubert and Liszt pieces arranged for two pianos in a program noted as Sonata in D major and other pieces by Araonski and Espana Rhapsody Braziliera rhumba with a lively two piano recital ambience.
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Ernest and
Miles Mauney
Con
Ernest Mauney
Miles Maune
Waltz
Local Board Mails Out 1909 Questionnaires in Kings Mountain
The Chief Clerk of Local Board No. 2 in Cleveland County reports 1909 questionnaires mailed and registrants located. Appeals upheld. board refused to reclassify a registrant seeking a wife’s protection. Plans for July 1 1941 registration list registrars and timing. penalties for evasion outlined. age 21 by October 16 1940 to July 1 1941 required to register.
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Cleveland County
Kings Mountain
N.C
FBL
Regiatranta
District Appeal Board
Eugene H. Mathis
Mary Franc Gantt
Ares
J. Broadus Ellis
Grover
Waco
Nephew of Mrs A G Sargeant Killed in Hendersonville
Rev and Mrs A G Sargeant and family traveled to Hendersonville after the sudden death of Jack Featherstone, fifteen, a Hendersonville High junior and band member. He died Monday night from a head injury after a fall while riding a running board. Funeral services were held Wednesday. he leaves two brothers and two sisters and his parents.
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A. G. Sargeant
Hendersonville
Will Rogers and Astaire Siblings Shine in Stage Gag
Fragmented text notes Will Rogers humorous story and the Astaire siblings Fred and Belle Astaire making a big hit in Lady Be Good. Vague remarks mention a chance to perform and a friend’s remark about a male impersonator. The piece references American News Features.
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Geeses
Fred
Belle Astaire
Astai
Cotton Stamp Plan Explained by Local Officials
County Agent John S. Wilkins and Raleigh Stamp Plan official Mr. Hutchins spoke to local merchants at City Hall last Friday. Hutchins described program details and projected that 25 000 to 30 000 dollars would be spent in Cleveland County with stamps. About 2 700 Cleveland farmers have signed up for the Stamp program, roughly half of eligible cotton growers.
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John S. Wilkins
Raleigh
Hutchins
Do Hutchins
Wilkins
Cleveland
Miss Martha McClain Selected for Girls State Honor
Miss Martha McClain daughter of Mr and Mrs B C McClain was chosen by the local American Legion Auxiliary to attend Girls State at Womens College UNC Greensboro The program aims to educate girls about laws and government with expenses paid The event will include a trip to the Raleigh Capitol and observations of state government All expenses are paid and the program has grown in popularity with civic groups sponsoring entrants Last year Lions Club and Auxiliary sponsored several girls including Minton Alice Betty Mauney and Jo Koet
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Martha McClain
B.C. McClain
American Legion Auxiliary
Womans College
University of North Carolina
Greensboro
Legion ‘Auxiliary
The
Auxilliary
Gts
Raleigh
Lions
Minton
Alice Betty Mauney
Jo. Koet
Where The Soldier Boys Are Located
The Herald publishes a list of local boys serving in Uncle Sam's Army and their addresses. Many are stationed at Fort Bragg Fort Jackson or transferred to camps nationwide. The notice invites letters or cards from home and notes the roster may be clipped for reference.
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Herald
Uncle Sam
Fort Bragg
Fort Jackson
United States
Iate
Army Headquarters
Horace Mt. Walker
Austin A. Williams
252Nd
Coast Artory
Ft. Screven
John R. Yelton
C. Ay
Screven
Robert
Nmi
Trai Wheeler
John M. Costner
Hu. Sa
MacDill
Baron R. Blanton
Infanty Reenter
Camp
Town Moves To Buy School Property In Parkers Guston Area
Town Council met Tuesday with Mayor Joe Thomson presiding. The board voted to buy the corner property at Parker and Guston streets for the school, with price not to exceed 8000 dollars. A committee was appointed to finalize the deal. Councilmen Whats, Bennett and Hammen voted yes. Mauney abstained due to a conflict. The site may house vocational training. Complaints about pig pens prompted discussion but no action.
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Tigit
Joe Thomson
Oard
LP Baker
A. H. Patterson
BN. Barnes
Parker and
Guston_s
Bennett Aid
Hammen
Counciman
W.K. Mauneyid
Tift
Brother of Local Lady Dies in Shelby Hospital
The brother of a local lady died aged about thirty eight Monday at 5:45 am in Shelby hospital after a brief serious illness. A native of Shelby he was the son of Mrs. Maggie Henson who died five years ago. Final rites were held at the home of his aunt Mrs. Robert Grant Tuesday at 3 pm. Survivors include three sisters Mrs. Lona Gantt of Kings Mountain Mrs. Sarah Wright of Cherryville and Mrs. Mamie Heffner of Morganton.
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Shelby Hospital
Shelby
President's fireside chat analyzes prompt fears and hints
James Preston notes the recent presidential address will be debated for weeks. Analysts dissect foreign and domestic implications, while two observers with mimeographed copies measure the speech’s meaning, highlighting neglected angles in the discussion.
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George B. Emery
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Women's Club
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Lallade
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