State and National News Condensed In Brief Form
Northeastern North Carolina Forest likely to transfer to Pisgah National Forest administration. A Charlotte firm secured a charter to operate a jewelry store with 20000 capital, 300 subscribed by George Brownstein Blanche Brownstein and David Lory Mate. State Utility Commission seeks authority for gas plans from Raleigh to Public Service Co. of North Carolina. Attorney General appoints William J. Adam Jr. to head legislative drafting and codification. Weekend diving injuries reported with several neck breaks. injuries described as critical. Joe Louis remains heavyweight champion after bout with Tony Galento in Yankee Stadium. Louis knocked down but recovered to win. Republican remand of 500000 in federal expenses noted amid relief fund rush. National Women’s Pistes oppose restrictions on married women holding jobs. South Carolina American Legion convention postponed from July to August 22-25 due to precaution over infantile paralysis. Admiral Yarnell orders American warship to be stationed near Pekai, North China resort after July 1. Wichita tornado at Stearnes Racetrack frees horses, kills at least one, injures twelve, roads cluttered by rain. Buckner’s jury hears details of Philippine railway bond dealings. John Riley, 36, of Lynn, killed in Reading automobile accidents.
Mid-Summer Tennis Tournament Begins July Fourteen
The annual Senior and Junior Tennis tournament starts July 14 at the rear water plant court. Players will be ranked by experience with a small 600 cent entrance fee used to buy tennis balls and prizes for winners. Register at the water plant with Skimp Stowe as soon as possible.
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Stowe
City Auto Tags Expire June 30th
Automobile owners are reminded that city tags expire June 30th. Please secure new tags soon. Tags sell for 1.00 per car and are described as attractive in design. One owner claimed the plate paid for itself after visits from out of town officials.
An Old Friend Returns To Us Fame at Ae Sosd
A fragmented notice narrates a return of a famed figure to a resort town amid changing fortunes. The garbled text references an old acquaintance and a public venue with hints of decline and renewed attention. No clear dates or names could be confirmed.
Grover Plans July Fourth Kickoff Celebration
Grover announces a large Fourth of July celebration with a parade, concerts, races, and a double header softball schedule. The event features the Kings Mountain School Band, a 160 pound barbecue, 30 gallons Brunswick slow, and a biblically diverse program across Grover churches. Local families from Nebo and Lake Montonia areas contributed flowers and blooms for the community notice.
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Baptist and
Presbyterian Churches
Grover
Kings Mountain
Paul Hendricks
Musicans
Brunswick
Ding Territory
Kines’ Mountain
Kinen Mountain
Gir
Blacksburg
Union
Ackaburg
Spartanburg
Kings Mountain Banks Mail Semiannual Dividend Checks
Stockholders in three Kings Mountain financial institutions receive mailed dividend checks totaling about half of 1989 semiannual earnings. Officers B. B. Neill of First National Bank A. H. Patterson of Home Building and Loan and J. C. Lackey of Kings Mountain Building and Loan express pride in the first half results and optimism for the full year.
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Kings Mountain
Unis
Neill
First National Bank
A. H. Patterson
Home Building and Loan
J.C Lackey
Kings Mountain Building and Loan
Mad dog threat prompts confinement warns dog owners
A rabid dog runs near Kinga Mountain prompting warnings for all dog owners to confine pets. Reports indicate several Gore individuals were bitten and an 8.8. Welr cow was attacked and bitten, signaling the danger to livestock and people.
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Kinga Mountain
Welr
Ice Cream Supper Planned on Mill Lawn Saturday
An ice cream supper is set for Saturday night on the Mill lawn. Sponsored by the Priendahtp Club, the event aims to raise funds. public attendance is invited.
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Mill Lawn
Will Rogers Humorous Story Sparks Sensation
Will Rogers humorous anecdote draws attention as Tolka reputations rise, creating a notable cultural moment. The piece notes public interest and the entertaining tone, highlighting regional reaction and the sense of novelty around the tale.
Effort Being Made To Collect Back Town Taxes
Businesses to be closed for July 4th holiday with all stores and banks shutting to observe the day. Post and Loans stores will also close, granting clerks a day of rest as in previous years.
Truck Turns Over in Forest City Yard
Charles Hamrick of Forest City escaped unharmed after a dump truck overturned on the lawn of Rhyne at Mountain and Tracy Streets yesterday evening. The truck, loaded with rock and cement, scattered debris. braking failure caused the crash as Hamrick tried to turn onto Tracy Street. Neighbors noted no children were nearby during the incident.
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Charles Hamrick
Forest City
Mountain
Tracy Atre
Ham
Dann
Trnck
Mamrick
Riedwegan Mountain Street
Tracy Street
Plumber Welch Rescues Bull Dog From Pipe
In a remarkable rescue narrated by King Street resident J A Dunagan, plumber L C Welch freed his bull dog trapped four feet inside a pipe after the animal had been in the pipe about two days. The dog could not bark but recovered after feeding. Dunagan noted he was offered seven dollars for the dog but will settle the bill with the plumber.
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L. C. Welch
Welch
J. A. Dunagan
King Street
Mr. Welch
Missionary Harper Brady to Speak at Presbyterian Church
Rev. Harper Brady of Kochi will speak at the Presbyterian church Sunday night at 8:00. Brady, a native of our state and Davidson College graduate, has spent about 20 years as a missionary for the Southern Presbyterian Church in Japan. The public is invited to attend this sunrise kingdom themed address.
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Harper Brady
Kochi
Presbyterian Church
Brady
Our State
Davidson College
T Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
Southern Presbyteriaa Church
Services Held for Kings Mountain Man Payne
Funeral services for Matchford Henry Payne 2 native of Kings Mountain were in Charlotte Tuesday at 2 30 p m at Crouch Funeral home after which the body was taken to Kings Mountain for burial Payne a Standard Tee and Fuel company salesman died suddenly Sunday night at his home 422 North College street Survivors include two daughters two brothers and four sisters Firemen were called Sunday morning to Griffin Drug Co but no fire started.
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Matchford
Henry Payne
Kings Mountain
Charlotte
Crouch Funeral Home
Payne
Standard Tee and Fuel Company
North College Street
T. D. Payne
Cyrus Falls Passes Another Milestone In Sunday School Attendance
Cyrus Falls, honored for 25 years of perfect Sunday School attendance, adds another milestone with a 26 year medal and upcoming bar. His 152 consecutive Sundays without a miss set a record praised by Central Methodist Sunday School superintendent B S Pooler. The Gastonia Gazette noted the achievement in a column.
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Cyrus Falls
Palls
Tear Sunday School
Heen
Kings Mountain Herald
B. 8. Pooler
Central Methodist Sunday School
Band Stand Dedicated July Fourth in York Recreation Park
The Band Stand and recreation grounds in York were dedicated July Fourth with a ceremony. The project was erected and beautified under the National Youth Administration. Mr Aubrey Mauney led the effort with NYA cooperation and oversight.
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National Youth Administration
Aubrey Mauney
Mauey
N.Y. A
Washington Column Critiques Self Investigation Roles
James Preston discusses shifts in how agencies like WPA and AAA handle investigations into relief spending. He notes WPA's rapid refutation, then observes AAA adopting a multifaceted role as defender prosecutor and jury, highlighting concerns over political activity and oversight.
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Washington
WPA
AAA
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Croatan, National Forest
North Carolina
Pisgah National Forest Administration
South Carolina National Forest Administration
Raleigh
Thad Bure
St Brownlee Jewelers
Opera
George ‘T. Brownstein
Blanche Brownstein
David Lory
Utili Tea Commission
Consolidated Electric
The
Securities Exchange Commission
Ite
Gas Plains
Asheride
Durham
Public Service Co. of
Genral
Harry McMullan
William J. Adam , Jr
Rocky Mount
Avey Garrell
Ike Turlington
Fayetteville
JOE Louis
Might
Yankee ‘Stadium
Tony Galento
Tony
Louis
Congress
Atlanta City
N. J
National Womenie—Pistes
Geuce
Woodmen
Hoey
Cngress
Columbia, D. C
South Carolina
Shanghai
Harry E. Yarnell
United States
Asiatic Fleet
Pekaisbo
North China
Wichita
Gas
Stearne Racetrack
New York
William P. Buckner, Jr
Hollywood
Reading
Mass
John Riley
Lynn
Riley
No Reading
Irvin S. Cobb
By Irvin S. Cobb
Hugh Falls
Ie Falls
Patterson Grove
Herald
Falls
P. D. Herndon
Edgor Lynch
Nebo
Richant Owens
City Lake
Holland Dixon
Nessler Archdale Farm
Alex McClain
Lake Montonia
McClain
C. A. Oates
Sadie Min
Financial Institutions
Will Rogers
Tolka
Kissa Mountain
Hey Men's Club
Net
Arso
Eoe
Tone
Vosine
Japan
Hite
Kings Mountain Man
Griffin Drug
Griffin. Drug Co
Foe
Amgul
York
Sin 'Chester
Ashington
James Preston
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