State and National News condensed in brief form
Asheville reports grand jury invites Dr. T W Folsom on manslaughter charges in the death of J Hensley and Elearnor Bu l. likely July term trial. Wilmington bids opened July 19 for 27 housing buildings and a community for low income Negro housing project. Rutherfordton sees man released for lack of probable cause in a drowning case. another man indicted for murder. Salisbury endures windstorm wrecking trees and damaging utilities. Wade, N.C. reports accidental drowning of Thomas Stephen Sanford at Ballast Pit Lake. Wilmington celebrates 200th anniversary with new destroyer Gridley arrival. Statesville official notes anti-taxes candidate talk. New York exhibit honors North Carolina at World’s Fair. Marseille reports Atlantic Clipper flight completes record crossing. Java reports freezing weather harms crops in La Lule valley. Pueblo sees ambush killing of alcohol inspectors and soldiers. Little Rock notes minor earthquake tremor with light damage.
Embezzler Mrs Cook Gets Year and Day Jail Term
Philadelphia June 20 Mrs Elizabeth Cook a widow and mother of five was given a single year and one day plus a $100 fine for embezzling $91 from the United States Mint. She admitted taking nickels dimes and quarters while serving as an examiner and claimed she repaired $89. The case also notes her residence in Charleroi Pennsylvania. A separate item from Charleroi reports a coal miner shooting his 19 month old daughter at home, claiming a sacrifice in the eyes of the Lord. The infant was hospitalized with a head wound and grave conditions were reported.
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Philadelpha
Eilzzabeth Cook
Wasiven
Charleroi
J. C. Conway
Kings Mountain Band Praised in Gastonia Coverage
The Gastonia Gazette prints praise for the Kings Mountain High School band from Gastonia observers. It lauds marching precision and a coronation performance at the High School Stadium. Letters from Gastonia's Junior Chamber of Commerce praise collaboration and neighborhood ties strengthened by the festival and parade.
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Gastonia Vets Gazette
Kings Mountain
Legion Stadium
Herald
Kings Mountain Band
Acme
Sss
Kings Mountain High School
Gastonia
Musicat
Ork
Shelby
Charlotte
Sol Fect Coontiuation Breweht Toud
Iso
Aith Maneuvers
Ite Noving
Ars
Kinga 'Mountain
Chamber of Commerce
N.C
Paul B. Hendricks
N. C
Hendricks
Urbalf
Ctizens
Kings Moumtain
Gastonians
Thetre
Heat wave bakes Kings Mountain as temps hit 100
The Herald reports hot weather began Tuesday with Kings Mountain recording 100 degree temperatures for the second straight day. Locals note this June is unusually scorching with street chatter calling it the hottest spell yet this month.
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Ding
U. S
the Herald
Kings Mountain
Donkey Baseball Game Next Tuesday Night
Donkey Baseball returns next Tuesday night at the High School field to benefit the Lions. Adults 23 cents, children under 12 18 cents. Jockeys include Charlo Warlick and Lawrence Lovell among others. winner receives a hand painted red plush pillow. The Dark Ranch troupe and the frisky Jenny Mae West are noted, with players listed for the event.
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Lions
Takfes
Charlo Warlick
Lawrence Lovell
Charlie Campbell
Hopkeys
Tiptop
Ttle Jenny
Hoyle McDaniel
Tom Fulton
Wash
Men’s Club Meet Shown In Woman’s Club Building Tonight
Phoenix June 20 Charley Ross the carpenter named in the famous kidnapping case of 85 years ago said he would visit Philadelphia to pursue a claim of about 460000 dollars for a family settlement as part of tonight’s program by the Phoenix Men’s Club in the Woman’s Club Building at 7:00 p.m.
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Woman's Club
Phonix Ariz
Charley Ross
Phoenix
Philadelphia
Kings Mountain
United States
Womans Club
Presbyterian Church
Santa Claus
Gudricks
Thomasson Md
Hendricks
Will Rogers Humorous Story From an English Tour
A fragmented Will Rogers humorous tale from his American tour in England. The readable portion hints at a joke about stories piled end to end, implying a light satire on storytelling and reception abroad.
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Englan
Hendricks Receives Kings Mountain Citizenship Cup
The Kings Mountain Lions Club honors Hendricks with the Citizenship Cup at a banquet for his decade of service. The event featured toasts, remarks on civic projects, and a recognition of local leaders including Mayor J. B. Thomassen and Lions officials.
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Sacks
Lather Cansler
George Mauney
J. B. ‘Thomassen
Meadomes
Fred Plonk
Coman Falley
Charles ‘Thomassen
Tom Fulton
Gililat
Shelby
Lions Wiliam
Lions Wiliam “Plonk. Jota Careny. Pa Hendricks, W. K. Mauney, Sr
Lawrence Lovell
W. F. Loan
U S Leads In Bathing Facilities Across Nations
Buffalo New York June 20 Americans probably do more singing in the bathtub than any other people in the world. At least all available statistics point to that fact 96 percent of all bathtubs in the world are in the United States. Thomas J Cronin of Binghamton cited figures at the New York State Association of Master Plumpers convention noting six of ten American homes have bathrooms while England three in ten Germany one and a half in ten France one half in ten and bathrooms are rare in Italy.
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Buffalo
N.Y
IPS
United States
Thomas J. Cronin
Binghamton
Rhododendron Festival Scores Asheville Band Parade
Members of the Kings Mountain band arrived in Asheville yesterday to parade and perform during the Rhododendron Festival. The group will stay through Saturday and join a large contingent of bandboowhers for the four day celebration with performances on every program.
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Kings Mountain Rebool
Musical service at Presbyterian Church next Sunday
A special musical service will be held Sunday evening at the First Presbyterian Church with Mise Virginia Parsons at the organ. Parsons has served as organist since the organ was installed about two years ago. the public is invited to attend the program.
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First Presbyterian Church
Mise ‘Virginia Parsons
Mise Parsons
Divided Capitol and White House Clash on Tax Policy
Columnist notes a growing gap between Congress and the White House. Taxes emerge as a top battleground as lawmakers push to ease burdens and stimulate recovery. Editorial hints at broader friction yet keeps tone restrained.
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James Panston
Capitol Ell
White House
Congress
Conta
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