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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1949
Page
2
The Kings Mountain Herald notes widespread discussion of a local bond issue on Tuesday with many for and against arguments. It highlights concern over construction costs and cites community figures and past service awards, including Miss Bessie Simonton as a notable local recipient.
The Kings Mountain Herald argues for passing sewer water and stadium bond issues to fund essential services and capital projects. It notes high construction costs but claims bonds with lower interest will balance the expense and urges voter approval in an editorial tone.
Improvement is noted in swine production among Martin County Negro farmers with more pasture use and balanced rations. 4-H members report success. show dates loom as May 12-13 at Williamston. A Woolward Club member started pigs in January. another from Smithwick Club receives feed advances to continue his project. Executors notice asks creditors to file claims by April 28, 1930, or risk non-recovery.
May markets are expected to be well supplied with eggs and poultry as production remains seasonally strong. Branched by the State College Extension, prices should stay reasonable with broilers and fryers widely available. Carrots, cabbage, Irish potatoes, corn and peas lead canned and dried goods. oranges remain the only abundant fresh fruit locally.
A candidate declares run for City Commissioner from Ward 4 promising to carry out city business economically. The notice also notes prompt, accurate delivery of doctors prescriptions at reasonable prices with physician confidence.
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