Mud and Mudsling in Local Campaigns
The second primary pits Woodrow Jones against Charlie Hamilton with 3,460 votes separating them. The Herald condemns the Gaston campaign's attacks as dissembling and counterproductive while noting Jones's advocacy for teacher pay raises and opposition to a vehicle inspection program. The piece also urges fair tax revaluation and highlights rising church Bible School participation and early child education.
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Woodrow Jones
Stherford
Charlie Hamilton
Gaston
Jones
Hamilton
Mauney Joins North Carolina Bankers 50-Year Club
Congratulations to R. Lawrence Mauney who has become a member of the North Carolina Bankers Association exclusive 50-year club recognizing half a century of service in the banking profession.
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R. Lawrence Mauney
North Carolina Bankers’ Association
Kings Mountain Juniors win 4 to 0 in major league style game
Kings Mountain fans saw the American Legion Juniors defeat Cherryville Juniors 4 0 before a large crowd Tuesday in Kings Mountain. Social news notes a Shelby wedding of Velma Putnam to John Butler Randie Friday night and several bridge parties at West Mountain Street Girl Miss Elizabeth Ware bride elect and related entertainments including Mrs P G Batterree and Mrs John Head hosting events and a move of Mountain View Hotel management to Kings Mountain by Mr and Mrs W C Caveny
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Kings Mountain
American Legion
Cherryville
Shelby
Velma Ethel Putnam
John Butler Randie
McGill
Elizabeth Ware
John Gamble
West Mountain Street
T. W. Grayson
Maxine Boggs
Miss Ware
Woman's Club
P. G. Batterree
Study Club
Gold Street
John Head
Mountain View Hotel
W. C. Caveny
Saturday Voting Day Urges Cleveland County Democrats
The editorial urges Democrats to vote on Saturday in Cleveland County to elect nominees for U S Senator, district congressman, sheriff, and recorder. It notes May 24 turnout was strong but predicts lower turnout this Saturday and emphasizes citizen participation as core to democracy and local welfare. Kings Mountain residents urged to support their preferred candidates.
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Cleveland County
U. S
North Carolina
Kings Mountain
Mountaineer Club marks first year promoting local athletics
Kings Mountain figures show the Mountaineer Club completed its inaugural year aiding high school sports and the grammar school football program. The non profit plans to broaden activities to serve the city's sports minded citizens amid a 7193 population. Tax prepayment discounts require action before June 30 with a tentative rate of 1.80 per 100 valuation. county statements follow rate setting.
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Mountaineer Club
Kings Mountain
Shelby
Charlotte
Gastonia
Kings Mountain Kiwanis to stage Frances Supers recital
The Kings Mountain Kiwanis club announced a forthcoming full dress recital featuring Miss Frances Supers. Civic clubs often seek talent far afield, but this promotion centers on local talent as the community anticipates the July 6 recital with eager expectations.
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Kings Mountain Kiwanis Club
Frances
Ofventimes
Kiwanis Club
Arnold W. Kincaid Elected to North Carolina Eastern Star
Arnold W. Kincaid has been elected to a high leadership post in the North Carolina Eastern Star organization. The announcement notes his recognition and service to the group, outlining his new responsibilities and contributions expected in the role.
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Arnold W. Kincaid
North Carolina Eastern Star Organization
Clocks and Alarm Clocks Through a Summer Morning
A reflective piece on old and modern clocks, from grandfathers to alarm types. The author recalls winding heirloom clocks, makeshift fixes with kerosene, and misfiring alarms that woke households at odd hours. A humorous reminiscence ends with clocks as timepieces and even a beetle named clock.
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Securcity
Mamriek
Shelby
Rush
Birds and flew in a circular ring place
fragmented OCR reads like a note on birds and a ring, unclear details.
Meat demand and cattle market outlook in Corn Belt
Country Gentleman notes beef cattle jammed into feed lots with feeds and prices expected to hold, a leading Iowa cattleman cites unfinished cattle and better grades. Livestock production rises due to feed prospects demand and favorable factors, while 1950 egg and meat supplies remain adequate despite fewer chickens. Merald news brief lists annual price.
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Country Gentleman
Corn
Department of Agriculture
Neverthelss
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