26 Mar 1942
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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1942
Page
1
National and state briefs recount wartime dispatches, evacuations in Washington state, and a fatal riot in a penitentiary. Reports note a mandatory relocation order for Bremerton area and a mass unrest investigation as memorials and funeral plans unfold for victims and unrelated local incidents continue.
A disjointed report describes youths at Kings Mountain facing serious consequences after alleged involvement in a cotton theft from a government supervised depository. Details mention 2400 bales of cotton stored, airport regulations, and police investigations, with references to local locations and authorities.
Fragment reads that certain items must be returned by April 1st and mentions a process secured by the Rathoning Board. The legible text references a prison term and a release, with names obscured, indicating a formal obligation and timing.
Center Service, in cooperation with the federal government, plans a Sunday closure due to casotine shortage. The decision was announced by officials with intent to reopen after Sunday and continue operations for the following period.
The Cher Church announces a Samer uncon service led by Master Sander, with the Young People’s Choirs and a second generation event by the Peopies Chet. It will occur morning Easter sunrise, following the church’s rising sun schedule, with the church extending a cordial welcome to all attendees.
Government purchase program raises top price for long staple cotton of one and a half inches or longer to 4 cents a pound. Dept of Agriculture informs Hayne Mieckmer of Sea Isle that prices for the 1942 crop will rise with graded tiers from 28 to 49 cents per pound depending on fiber length and grade.
Angel announces for county lieutenant seat in Cleveland County election. The candidate has twelve years in the county mar and recent focus on the new ram ee ville where he held a general precinct post.
A string of fires caused extensive damage across East King street, gutting a garage and apartment, with firefighters racing to multiple scenes. Key figures include Chie Grady King, Kiefre Eater, and J A Dennagen, while ongoing reports connect the incidents to broader property losses and community disruption.
Kiwanis Club announces a bridge tournament to be held April 6. Players are urged to practice and form partnerships. tables and partners will be arranged if needed. Tickets and rules will be published in The Herald later this week.
A reported encouraging response to ticket sales for the big radio and hillbilly jamboree sponsored by local groups. The event is set for 830 Saturday night in the Bish school auditorium. A rare program of entertainment is organized under Citolina Crackerjacks leadership with WHA involvement and local editors note community support.
Kings Mountain Police Department logged eight arrests over the weekend, a unusually busy period with sparse details. Merchants Association directors met at City Hall with no definite action taken as new officers for the coming term were discussed.
Sedge Olive is set to address the Kiwanians while presiding in court. The event features notable figures including Nyren Keeter as Chairman and KW Grit as Director alongside Amores Mawmes Haye Winches and J tmvte.
A brief notice describes rapid police action on March 18 as thieves were swiftly rounded up after breaking a window and entering a premise. Details are incomplete but identify local law enforcement and a suspect in the incident.
A garbled note indicates that about 65 504 bales of cotton were ginned in Chewasmd County, KC, during a period in 2061 with figures comparing favorably to Sth F440 Wales for the empire.
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