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Newspaper

Kings Mountain Herald

Location

Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1952

Page

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Local News Bulletins From Kings Mountain Area

Grass fire near Kings Mountain Machine Works was put out by city firefighters with no damage reported. J G Patterson expected to return home Wednesday after a stay at Memorial Hospital Charlotte. Dr N H Reed attended the NC State Optometric Society convention in Winston-Salem last Monday Tuesday. A Scout Leaners soundtable with a camp movie will be at City Hall Thursday at 7 30 PM per Piedmont Council. S A Mauney admitted to Charlotte Memorial Hospital with a fractured rib after a fall. Oliver Harris and Neal Grissom attended sessions of NC Funeral Directors convention in Charlotte. City Attorney J R Davis in Washington DC testifying before the Federal Power Commission on the citys natural gas allocation, to return Thursday. Kings Mountain dentists C Hord L P Baker RN Baker to attend the 96th NC Dental Society annual sessions in Pinehurst.

City Hall Piedmont Council J. R. Davis Washington, D. C Federal Power Commission Kings Mountain North Carolina Dental Society Pinehurst C. ®. Hord L. P. Baker RN. Baker

April postal receipts drop under 1951 totals

Postal receipts for April show a slight decrease from 1951. George Hord, assistant postmaster, reports April receipts at 3,737.31 dollars versus 14,046.29 dollars for April 1951.

George Hord

Lions Meeting to Address Members at Masonic Hall

Kings Mountain Lions club announces a regular meeting Tuesday night at 7 at Masonic Dining Hall. Retired Army chaplain will address members, with Rev. J. H. Brendall arranging the program and Mr. Hutchinson presenting a musical humorous act.

Epee Gyneton Anmeninaon Arlotke Kings Mountain Lions Dtty Masonic Dining Hall J. H. Brendall Brendal Hutchinson

Commission Meeting Monday Discuss Gas Allotment and Bond

City commissioners to meet Monday with a report from City Attorney J R Davis on his appearance before the Federal Power Commission regarding the city's natural gas allotment. A possible bond issue election from New York bond attorneys may be on the agenda alongside the citys Sunday blue law matters.

City of Commission J. R. Davis Federal Power Commission New York

Bedsole and Roberts Win Nester Declamation Contests

Janelle Bedsole and Kenneth Roberts emerge as winners in Central and East West school declamation events held Wednesday afternoon. Bedsole read Roberta in the Nester Declamation, while Roberts performed in the eighth grade contest. Other winners include Jeanne Plonk in reading and Vick Smith and Leonard Weight in their respective declamation rounds. The Neisler Declamation medal honors outstanding performers, with the Seeling medal also noted.

Janelle Bedsole M. J. Bedsole East Central School Nester Jack Sink Roberta Dan Youirias Sueaeeteck Fingér Jeanne [Plonk Ray Plonk Gentil Ton Jeane Est Aes Ithyrn Hoyle C. Ith West School Vick Smith J. F. Smith John Gamble West ‘School Builders of Leonard Weight Hor Jace Wright East “Ool Ameri Howard Cra Deeley Prem Getta Sam Stallings Faison Biatues Neisler Seeling L.P. Baker

Webb Dinner Tickets Allotted For Judge Webb Testimonial

Tickets for the Judge Webb testimonial dinner at Gardner-Webb College on May 23 were allotted among the Kings Mountain Kiwanis Lions and Junior Chamber groups. Judge Wilson Warlick of Newton will speak. the event marks Webb’s 80th birthday with addresses by Clyde R. Hoey Mrs O Max Gardner and Mull as toastmaster. The dinner is to honor a longtime public servant attended by Federal court officials and associates. The Kiwanis meeting will feature a high school mixed chorus directed by W Howard Coble at the Masonic Dining Hall.

Kings Mountain Kiwanis Kings Mountain Lions Club Kings Mountain Junior Chamber of Commerce Judge Webb Gardner-Webb College Charles A. Burris Wilson Warlick Newton Federal Court Clyde R. Hoey O. Max Gardner M. Mull

Murray wins low individual at Carolinas Interschol Golf Tourney

Murray of Kings Mountain took the North Carolina award as the low individual in the 54 hole medal event at Greenville Country Club. Other Kings Mountain players Jay Patterson and Ranny Arnette posted 282 and 268 respectively in the Carolina interscholastic golf tourney.

Ud Ranny Arnette Jack Arnette Patterson Arnette

Dollar Days Promotion Starts Friday in Kings Mountain

Kings Mountain merchants kick off a three day Dollar Days sale this weekend. Local apparel, craft, hardware, grocery and drug stores join the Merchants Association in offering low prices as part of the Trade at Home effort. Association president Dan Huffstetler notes the event aligns with Mother’s Day shopping, urging shoppers to seek bargains from participating merchants and manufacturers.

Kings Mountain Hangs Mountain Meareaanes Association Apparel Stores Arthure Cereet Jenehea Tech Atone Acriety Thd Kings So Curtain Aasseistien Dan Huffstetler Association

Cancer Drive Receipts Reported in Kings Mountain

Mrs. George W. Allen, chairman, reported Wednesday that total receipts for the Cancer Drive fund reach 985.45 with campaign receipts at 385. The quota is 985.45 and most soliciting is finished though pledges from several industries remain. The committee appreciates the courtesy received and expects to meet the quota. Other committee members include Mrs. W. W. Tolleson and Mrs. J. H. Arthur.

Kings ‘Mountain George W. ‘Allen Allen Woman's Club W. W. Tolleson J.H. Arthur

No Shortage Of Gas Here No Shortage Of Gas Here

Kings Mountain dealers reassure motorists there is no immediate fuel shortage despite a CIO AFL and independent oil workers strike. Gasoline use is restricted to nonessential travel and military needs, with dealers reporting a 20 day supply, while some stations say storage for more than 10 days is rare.

Uney CIO AFL Independent Oil Workers Unions Fred W. Plank Shell John Cheshire Patterson Oil Company Essoistributes

Primary Registration Brisk at Kings Mountain Precincts

Registration was brisk at Kings Mountain area precincts opening for the May 31 primaries. Registrars noted strong activity since a new registration two years ago, with turnout expectations high. Second registration meetings set for Saturday 9 am to 5 pm at City Hall court room and Victory Chevrolet Company. Local officials cited statewide contests including governor and board of education nominations.

Kings Mountain Ollie Harris East Kings Mountain City Hall J. K. Willis West Kings Mountain Victory Chevrolet Company Bethware Grover Board of Education

Legion To Elect Officers Friday

Otis D. Green Post 196 American Legion plans its regular May meeting Friday at 8 PM in the Legion Building. Nominations will be opened from the floor. Nominees include Sam Collins for commander James Bennett for first vice commander Ned MacNeill of Gastonia for second vice commander I T Carpenter Jr for adjutant Fred Halthcox for re election as finance officer W F Laughter for chaplain John Gladden for service officer. Commander Warren Reynolds Paul Mauney John Floyd Paul Byers and Mr Gladden named as additional execute committee members.

Otis D. Green Post American Legion Legion Building Ned A.mcuill Gastonia I. T. Carpenter, Jr Fred Halthcox W. F. Laughter John Gladden Warren Reynolds Paul Mauney John Floyd Paul Byers Mr. Gladden

High School Chorus Sings At Festival

Mountain high school participated with five other Cleveland County schools at Shelly Auditorium for the Cleveland County Music Festival Tuesday evening. The mixed chorus, led by a director and accompanied by Barbara Uit on piano, sang Lamb of God with selections by W Howard Coble as part of the festival committee's program. The event was described as non compulsory for schools.

8 Mountain High School Cleveland County Cleveland Barbara Uit Lamb Christiansen W. Howard Coble Ian So

New Law Restricts Prescription Refills

Local druggists alert physicians and the public to a new law restricting prescriptions and prohibiting over the counter sales without a prescription. Details appear in the April issue of American Druggist.

City Board to Discuss Sewage Disposal Plan

The city board of commissioners will meet Wednesday at 7:30 PM in City Hall to discuss the sewage disposal system. W S McKimmon and J S Ameen of the North Carolina Board of Health will review the Olsen Engineering report which favors a disposal system costing about 800000 dollars. The board previously passed a resolution to initiate a rights plan to cover at least 20 years. City administrator I K Fuller urged citizens to attend.

City Board of Commissioners City Hall W. S. McKimmon North Carolina Board of Health J. 5. Ameen Olsen Engineering Company Raleigh Olsen Company Tes. i. K

Kiwanians Honor Ladies at Annual Kings Mountain Banquet

The Kings Mountain Kiwanis club hosted its Ladies night with 200 attendees including members their spouses and guests. Lex L Ray of Raleigh delivered a humorous yet serious address praising civic clubs and Kiwanis International for leadership cooperation and progress.

Kings Mountain Kiwanis Club Lex L. Raylor Raleigh Mr. Ray Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Internnational Harold Hunnicutt Club W. Fasion P. D. Patrick B.S. Peeler Arnold W. Kincaid Hart Chandler Evelyn Cline Delores Davidson Melba Tindall Barbara ‘Gault Plano

Barnes Re-elected Leader in Western North Carolina High School Activities

JB N Barnes superintendent of Kings Mountain city schools was re elected president of the Western North Carolina High School activities association at the annual meeting held at the high school. Executive board members named include Watt Deal Frank Austin and Harold Bowen. Retiring members were Carr Shealy Lee Stone and Erskine W Carson. The group set dates for football basketball and baseball events and approved a boys tennis tournament at Hickory May 22. A committee was formed to study dividing the Western conference into two playing areas. The 27 of 29 schools attended the dinner meeting with Spencer and Mills Home absent.

JB. N. Barnes Kings Mountain Wester North Carolina High School Activities Association Watt Deal Statesville High School Frank Austin Concor High School Harold Bowen Statesville R. N. Gurley Newton Conover Lloyd Little R. R. Morgan R. N. Gurney F. D. Kiser Hickory Marlon Morkanton J. D. Mills Lenoir Spencer and Mills Gilbert McKenvie Gene Ellis Tim Gladden Gene Austin Joe Davis Billy Sanders Howard Coble Mrsirginia Leopard

Eye Bank endorsement at NC Optometric convention

Kings Mountain optometrist Dr Nathan H Reed attended the North Carolina State Optometric Society convention in Winston Salem this week. He highlighted the societies backing of the State Eye Bank program and urged citizens to cooperate, noting cornea transplants can restore sight but a shortage of corneas is the main obstacle. He invited locals to his office for full program information.

Nathan H. Reed Kings Mountain North Carolina State Optometric Society Winston Salem Reed State Eye Bank

Bloodmobile Visit To Be Wednesday

Citizens planning to purchase electrical appliances needing 220 volt city installation were warned to check with officials as the city’s wire supply is momentarily exhausted. Assistant City Clerk Joe McDaniel Jr stated wire purchases for 220 volt installations are restricted and the city has a small existing quota. Ms McDaniel said the city is buying all wire allotted by the defense mobilizer but still cannot meet current installation demands.

Joe McDaniel, Jr

Hardin Child Cancer Victim Funeral Held at Macedonia

Funeral rites were held Sunday afternoon at Macedonia Baptist Church for Paula Ray Hardin, 17 month old daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Robert L Hardin, who died after a four month battle with blood cancer. Burial followed at Mountain Rest cemetery. Survived by parents two brothers Robert L Hardin Jr and James and sisters Nancy Cordelia and Martha Hardin. A large crowd attended the services.

Paula Ray Hardin Robert L. Hardin Macedonia Baptist Stephen Morrisett D. Patrick Mountain Rest Cemetery Robbert L.’ Hardis, Jr James Hardin Nancy Cordelia Martha Hardin

Fred Kirby Here Saturday Night at Central School

Fred Kirby and Cecil Campbell and his Tennessee Ramblers perform at Central School Saturday night at 8. The Charlotte radio and TV stars are presented by the Kings Mountain American Legion post. About a dozen Kings Mountain children travel to Charlotte to appear on Kirby's Tinytown USA salute. Commander Warren Reynolds arranged the trip. A sellout crowd is expected. Admission 60 cents for adults 30 cents for children.

Red Kirby Cecil Campbell Tennessee Ramblers Central School Charlotte Radi Kings Mountain

Home Economics Club elects officers at Catawba College

Salisbury Miss Margie Lou Dickey daughter of Mrs James R Dickey of 311 E King Street has been elected treasurer of the Home Economics Club at Catawba College where she is rising senior. Other officers elected were president Jane Moore Cleveland vice president Carolyn Sutphin Yadkinville secretary Martha Jane Leonard Lexington. Miss Dickey also belongs to the Pep Club.

Kings Mountain Jaycees Set Annual Ladies Night Friday

Kings Mountain Jaycees announce the annual Ladies Night banquet at the Country Club Friday at seven. Little Theatre members directed by Mrs. Aubrey Mauney perform a humorous play with a dance to follow. Music by the Dixie Vets of Gastonia. Officers for 1952-53 to be installed by Joe Ritchie with new president Joe Hedden and first and second vice presidents Paul Walker and J. T. McGinnis. Special guests include Clifford Hughes and Erskine Wimberly.

Kings Mountain Joe Ritchie Albemarle Joe Hedden Paul Walker 3. T. McGinnis Clifford Hughes Shelby Organization Erskine Wimberly Cherryville Jaycee Group Ladies Night Committee Bill Bears Louis Falls Jack

Daniel Reports 300 Pint Blood Drive Goal in Kings Mountain

Rev. Vance Daniel announces Kings Mountain Red Cross aims for 300 pints on next Wednesday at the Woman's Club from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The chapter has met only SL percent of its yearly quota, with 144 pints previously collected. Local groups and Key Club urged to assist in reaching the target.

Red Cross Kings Mountain Woman's Club Vance Daniel Daniel Korea Mr. Daniel

Davidson Grads To Meet Tuesday Night

Kings Mountain Alumni Chapter of Davidson College will hold its annual meeting Tuesday at 7 PM at Kings Mountain Country Club. Co chairs Charles A Neisler and Dave M Neill invite all alumni and parents of current students in Kings Mountain Grover and Bessemer City. The program includes a new Davidson motion picture Let Learning Be Cherished produced in color on campus last summer and now airing on southern stations. Reservations to Mr Neisler should be made promptly.

Kings Mountain Davidson Charles A. Neisler Dave M. Neill Kings Mountain Country Club The Presbyterian College Neisler Neill Grover Bessemer City

Juniors Hold Baseball Practice At City Stadium

Coach Jack Sink announces Saturday morning practice for junior baseball at City Stadium at 9 o clock to fill drills and catch up on the schedule. Next week’s practice timetable will be released Saturday.

City Stadium Jack Sink Sink

Wanted One Boys Baseball Sponsor to Field Four Teams

One sponsor is needed to form a four team boys baseball league for ages 12 to 15 operating on last summer’s basis. Current sponsors Reynolds Motors Maoney Mills and Crestspan Yarns may return alongside Bur ington McCurdy and Park Grace from 1982. Interested parties contact A B Chandler chair of the recreation commission.

Bers Reynolds Motors Maoney Mills Crestspan Yarnsball Burington McCurdy Park Grace Dove A. B. Chandler Recreation Commission

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kings ‘S Mountain Machine Works Grady King J. G. Patterson Memorial Hospital, Charlotte N. H. Reed North Carolina S.A. Mauney Charlotte Memorial Hospital Mauney Neal Grissom North Carolina Funeral Directors Spectation Wgan Charlotte Lions Meeting Kenneth Roberts Kiwanis Hereencepters Masonic Murray Plank Chicago Detroit Sarance Democratic Legion To Sam Collins James Bennett Board Kiwanians Dr. Reed Re Hardin Fred Kirby Ore Lou Dickey Kings Mountain Jaycees Davidson Grads Eres Mn
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