Tragic death of nine-year-old girl grieves community
Sympathy pours in for the Cloninger family after the death of their nine-year-old daughter in a tragic accident. The incident echoes calls for cautious driving amid summer traffic, while Superior Stone Company announces a policy shift to the absolute minimum, drawing favorable reaction. Mrs John L McGill is named to join the Erskine College board, promising a valuable addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloninger
Superior Stone
John L. McGill
Erskine College
City Tax Rate Debate Highlights Budget Clarity Calls
The tax estimate of 1.60 dollars per hundred raises confusion among taxpayers who want to see a published budget. Citizens note fuel clothing and other costs rising while revenue seems limited. Authorities consider keeping city valuation near 4 million while advocating for higher fairness and potential adjustments.
Resignation of Dr Baird At Boyce Memorial ARP Church
The community notes the resignation of Dr B N Baird as pastor of Boyce Memorial ARP Church. Health concerns are cited as a factor but Dr and Mrs Baird plan to remain in Kings Mountain where they are highly regarded. The event will be supported by local members and there is public interest in the ensuing activities.
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B. N. Baird
Boyce Memorial Arp Church
Recov
Mra. Baird
Imiake
Kings Mountain
Register Now for 2000W Public Improvements Bond Election
Citizens should register to vote, as registrations determine ballot access even if bond issues are favored or opposed. The piece notes some doubt about details and urges all to register, while the city administration seeks street improvement petitions to guide the program.
Atom Ramp Will Spark National Defense Debates
The upcoming atom ramp is set to influence national defense planning and allied questions about naval needs. The piece notes fear of gas weaponry, debates on outlawing arms, and a need to balance price controls with war readiness amid market turmoil. It also credits local efforts for the Emergency Fund and praises W L Plonk for leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iikim
City hall project and school upgrades proposed in PWA plan
The document notes two federal relief projects: a city hall plus sewer work at 496,363 and school improvements totaling 62, with details of responsibilities and funding. It also mentions crop reports and community notices including a cotto n bloom report and local sports and social announcements from Kings Mountain and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milion Dolla
PWA
Gen Ress
White House
J. M. Smith
Route 1
Kings Mountain
Henry ‘McGthnie
Virginis Duckett
Chattanooga
Teas
Joe Howser
Los Angeles
Calif
Wilting Weather and Summer Talk in a Weather Column
A weather essay laments heat and sun guidance, musing on August hotter than April, and notes the sun’s path. It comments on advertising effects of cool spells, coastal trips, and the desire for cool clothing, with anecdotes about local shoppers and vacationing families.
Mind Bridges debuts copperhead Ford amid club plans
The rowan mach Mind Bridges showcases a new copperhead antique Ford, while a country club dining room is under construction and membership nears 100. Shares may rise soon, prompting talk of auctioned property values and possible buyers ahead of tomorrow's sale. Cigar ads signal economic optimism amid speculation on bids and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowan
Country Club
Gilcrafter
Real Height Hidden In Andes Mountains Revealed
Court sale notices detail a public auction of Kings Mountain North Carolina land parcels tied to the W. A. Morris estate. Commissioners Harper Albert Morris and J R Davis announce three tracts including lots 9 through 27, 7 through 94 and 105 through 110 to be sold for cash on July 20, 1948 at ten o'clock a.m. on Morris Street and Waco Road locations with plat maps of record in the Cleveland county Register of Deeds.
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E. A. Houser
Cleveland
Callie Mae Hendricks
Violet Morris Yates
Morris Street
Kings Mountain
North Carolina
Waco Road
A. P Falls
W. A Morris
Register of Deeds Office
Cleveland County
Albert Morris
J. R. Davis
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Herald
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Europe
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ITV
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Kings Mountain Herald
Martin
Cumming
Lake Montania
Cherokee Streets
Piedmont Avenue
Waccamaw
Myrtin Beach
Wrightsville Beach
Andes
South America
Sale
Cale Ane
Jim Hendricks
Veoa Hicks
Jim Hicks
Maggie Rushing
M.C. Rushing
Emma Ledford
Roy Ledford
Weldon Morris
Orville Morris
A. Gelle Morris
Virginia Mors
An Graham Whisnai Whisnant
Vivian So
Boys Hord
Jeanette Byars
James By
I Yates
Willie Morris
Carter
Griffin Pharmacy
Kings “Mountain Drug
James S. Bailey
Optuumetrist
First National Bank Bldg
C.J. Gault & Sons
O.D. Charreal
K&ak Sales Company
Pittsburgh
Ttsburgh
ROCK
Gastonia
Postoffice
Sous Sunrise Dairy
Uranca Corporation
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