World and National Briefs Taken From Recent Dispatches
A compilation of state and national notes reports Britain may keep the British Museum Library in London to avoid air raid risk. Other items cover a 300-foot whale strike near Shanghai, calls to curb presidential monetary power, a Wall Street arrest, AFL CIO labor talks, income tax enforcement, and various state public notices on taxation, road, and WPA relief programs.
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London
Mar
Raleigh
Guilford County
Frenchman Hie Takes Serious, Fantastical Costume
A fragment notes a Frenchman in a notably serious yet fanciful costume. The brief lines suggest themed attire and a theatrical appearance, but details are sparse and unclear about event, place, or participants.
Kings Mountain Beauty Contest Crowned Mira Stallworth
Photo by Herd studio shows Mira Fredia Stallworth crowned most beautiful lady in a Grade 11 B Central School contest. Stallworth prevailed over about 20 beauties in Kings Mountain as Mr. Charles Thomasson presided over ceremonies, delivering a lively performance that thrilled the audience.
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Herd Studio
Mira Fredia Stallworth
Central School
Mss Stallworth
Kings Mountain
Charles ‘Thomasson
Band Contest Row Reveals Shelby Victory Controversy
The article discusses the Kings Mountain School Band winning the Shelby contest last week and questions coverage by the Charlotte paper. It notes conflicting reports, comments from judges, and local reactions, with references to scouting and community leaders. The piece critiques media handling and local politics influencing band recognition.
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Herod
Aveco
Gestouln Gazette
Fenee
Charlotte
Kings Mountain School
Shelby
Legion To Entertain Band At Banquet
The Local Post of the American Legion plans a banquet for Kings Mondwin School Band members. The event is set for Friday evening March 24 in the Woman's Club Building. The Legion post sponsored the band's recent Shelby appearance and will announce more details in the Herald.
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American le Fanta
Kings Mondwin
Woman's Club
Legion
Gino Miooting
Shelby
Banat
Hard Wins Prize at State Convention in Carolina
A fragmented report notes a hard won prize at a state convention in Carolina. Officials and participants are unclear, but the event reflects competitive outcomes and local interest in the proceedings.
Funds For Scouting Secured By Aubrey Moane QB
S Neill, chairman of the free committee for the local Boy Scouts of America district, reports eight indicates the response to a campaign to raise six hundred dollars. The Piedmont council budget includes fountains as part of the plan and will be finalized in a subsequent report.
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Aubrey Moane
QB. S.neill
Boy Scouts of America
Campaian
Local Woman Leads Safety Broadcast in North Carolina
Mrs EW Gen chairman of the Division of Public Safety of the North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs announces a safety education broadcast next Tuesday March 21 at 9 15 PM. All who are active in safety work are invited to participate and schools are urged to arrange for students to listen as part of safety instruction. The broadcast aims to extend the safety message widely through the South’s broadcasting station.
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Division of Public Safety
N.C. Federation of Women's Clubs
Stecton Wat
Cillin
State Federation
N.C
South
Jake Marty Featured In Natl In City Paper
The Washington Star devotes a full Gravure page to Jake Marty of Kings Mountain, a rising baseball talent for the season. Eleven pictures show Marty in various poses alongside pitcher Arnold Anderman and Dark Griffith. Report notes Marty batted .317 for Charlotte in the Piedmont League last season and formerly played for the local high school.
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Jake Marty
The
Kings
Jake
Arnold Anderman
Dark Griffith
Jake Tam
Senate
Winthrop Teacher Killed on York Road in Accident
Dr Eloise Greene faculty member at Winthrop College Keoch Mill South Carolina died at Gastonia hospital after injuries from an automobile collision on the Kings Mountain York highway near Kings Mountain Four miles south near Ed Pumgsaper Indng station She and her sister Ned were en route to Rock Hill when the crash occurred J Pitter of Columbia was driving the other vehicle and was held without bond by authorities The incident left Greene’s family seeking details as investigations continued by local officials and CCC enrollment status noted in statements
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Eloise Greene
Facuty
Wathrop Collese
Keoch Mill SC
Gastonia Hospital
Kings Mountain
York Highway
Kings
Sia
Greene
Ned
Maron
Rock Hill
Fkster
CCC
Ump
Kings Mountain band to play in Raleigh concert
Five members of Kings Mountain High School Tech band with exceptional ability are selected to perform at a statewide meeting in Raleigh Friday night. Director Paul E Hendricks leads the group as they travel from Kings Mountain for rehearsal with members Moneers Movs Ti Boasting Dee, Doris White on saxophone, D F Herd Jr on alto clarinet, and Breet Mauney on oboe. Continuous practice and anticipation mark the trip to Raleigh for the concert.
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Shelby
Anette
Jenaridte
Kfnes
Kings Moune Foin High School Tech
Raleigh
Paul E. Hendricks
Kings Mountain
Tove Movs
Dee
Doris White
D. F. Herd, Jr
Breet Mauney
G. White
Candy Pull Sponsored By St Luca Chisie At Central Methodist
The St Luca Chisie of Central Methodist Church will sponsor a candy pull in the recreation room of the educational building. A ten cent mission fee will be charged with proceeds aiding charity work. organizers anticipate a good turnout as the girls join in wholesome recreation and aid for the needy.
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St. Luca Chisie
Central Methodist Church
Educationsl
Reh
Garry
Boy Scout Court of Honor Tonight at City Hall
Regular meeting of the Boy Scout Court of Honor is scheduled for tonight at 7 39 at the City Hall court room. Rev D Patrick, chairman, urges a large turnout of men to sit with him on the court as many boys are expected to advance.
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Boy Scout Court of Honor
Court of Honor
Rev
D Patrick
Accountant's cost definition sparks capital debate
In Washington the brains trust argues with a private accountant over a manufacturing costs definition. The accountant, asked to condense his 200 to 300 word draft, was told to reduce it to two words. The dispute reveals tension in the capital's business scrutiny efforts.
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Priva Accountan
Washington
Brain Trust
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