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Newspaper

Kings Mountain Herald

Location

Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1940

Page

2

State and National Briefs from Raleigh and Beyond

Condensed reports from Raleigh on Governor Bur nett R Maybank and Mrs Maybasik visiting for a state celebration, plus North Carolina convention activities with Dr Hubert B Maywood to be instated. Also lives lost in Brunswick county after a shooting, and a wide range of national items from a White House blackout near accidental, to Mexico’s Cardenas condemning invasions, a fatal boating accident in Anderson and a Erie Railroad collision near Port Jervis with many injuries.

State Newn Raleigh Burnett R. Maybank South Carolina Maybasik Honey Bas Saand State Capitol Waehurst The West Society of North Carolina Hubert B Maywood

Mountaineers Near Conference Title After Shelby Win

Mountaineers trail Shelby by one win for the conference crown after edging Shelby last Friday in a key game. Lincoln ton and Mountaineers share eight straight conference victories with one more league game at Shelby Friday. Cobb led Mountaineers with two hits, Plank Ballard and Gibson each had two hits, as Ballard worked five innings for Shelby.

Red Smart Mountaineers Shelby Kings Mountain Lincolnton Cherryville Suara Ballard Jone Canntooner Shelby Mounasman Cobb Plank Gibson

Expressions of Thanks to Kings Mountain School Band Supporters

The Band Parents Association thanks all who assisted the Kings Mountain School Band on its trip to West Jim Beach Florida for the Eighth Region National School Music Competition Festival. The support shown is lauded as teamwork and citizenship and its impact on the band members’ morale and performance is noted. President Ladd W. Hamrick and Band Director Paul E. Hendricks sign the message.

Paul B. Hendricks Bauit Kings Mountain Land West Palm Beach Kives Mountain Offerall Model Auto A. R. McAllister Joliet, ML Frank Kings’ Mountain Clematis Florida Paul E. Hendricks Jar Band Feasor Mr. Hendricks

Back Talk from the Witness on a Street Accident Suit

A lawyer questions a Haslem's Street resident as a defendant’s attorney probes the injured man’s words at the New York traction accident trial. Auntie recalls the man crying out about his back as the car struck him, and the judge and jury hear the exact utterance.

New York Traction Companies Haslem Tte Atbiey Hill Yassir Seria Sil Nathlal

Kings Mountain Band Wins Top Honors in Florida Tour

Kings Mountain High School band arrived back after a Florida trip where they rated top in national competition. They were greeted by about 300 supporters in Charlotte and praised by officials for discipline and performance. Directors judges from several states lauded the group, noting the band’s rapid improvement and consistent top ratings.

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Population Increases 16 Pet. Sidelights On The Florida Trip

A ramshackle memory of the Kings Mountain Band trip to Florida shows youth curiosities and mishaps. Hendricks, D. M. Bridges and W. K. Mauney are noted among riders and waitresses, while Rhett Chalk now a Miami police officer greets hometown friends and Harvey Hamrick misplaces Gulliver’s Travels on a train. Several travelers had never ridden a train or seen the ocean, with limited Florida experience overall.

Kings Ocean Carolinas Florida Miami Rhett Chalk Kings Mountain Rhett My. Robinson The Herald Kins Mounan Unis Ngure Greater Kings Mountain

Lions Minstrel Tomorrow Night at Central High

Lions Club presents Tarheetians led by Lewis Cathey at Central High School auditorium with a big lineup including Emery Roper Orsi and Charle Werfey. A feature on Kings Mountain population growth and census uncertainty follows, with D M Rob Susop noting uncounted residents may affect official figures.

Lewis Cathey Central High School Kings Mounttain Lions Club Jad 7 Mastrel Kings Cathey Orcheatra Emery Roper Orsi Hoavens Charle Werfey Enamel Elmo Bridges Kenneth Lees Teers Nae Pial Pole Moe Hland Black CP Omar Verge Tian Ey Eames Jon Ole Cutis Fale Aatrouce Ledford Lee Roberts Menor Tecy Guunaen Ty Pike Mies D. M. Rob Susop Gastonia Mr. Robinson

Will Rogers Humorous Story From Neighbors

A rustic tale from a Will Rogers style humor piece about suburban folks and chickens. An unnamed neighbor shoots at a rival over a hole in the yard while another confesses a humorous fear about burying something in the same hole.

Fragmentary note on an ark of roe and parental statement

The readable bits show references to an ark of roe and a father figure, with unclear context. Names, dates, or locations are not discernible, leaving a fragmentary sense of a family or ceremonial item. The item appears damaged or incomplete, hindering precise interpretation.

Kiwanians Meet Tonight in Kings Mountain Club

Kings Mountain Kiwanians convene at 6:80 this evening in the Woman's Club for a regular meeting. The Dairy Program will feature LP LeMaster head of the Dairy Department at Clemson College as speaker, touted as a leading South Carolina dairyman. Last week’s session was a brief business meeting with no planned program.

Kings Mountain Kiwanians Womans Club LP. LeMaster Clemson College Clemson 8. C LeMaster South Carolina

Court Of Honor Tonight At Cy Hall

The Pay Scout Court of Honor will be held tonight at 7 45 in Cy Hall. Scouts and scouters are urged to be present along with friends of Scouting.

Cy Hall Scout, Scouters Friends of Scouting

Bank Holiday Observance Delays Monday Services

Bank will be closed on Monday in observance of Mecklenburg Independence Day a legal holiday The First National Bank will slow operations Monday May 20 as a result of the observance and holiday status for the local area.

He Firet Will Bey

Town lobby and budget push sparks tax concern

Fragmentary letters and notes reveal lawmakers pressing for sod funding and tax savings while critics warn of insidious moves. The piece mentions an economic division led by David J. Gapoce and signals debate over alleged communist influence amid legislative maneuvering.

James Preston Sote Sereemrec Ince Jothyieg_oais Wegner Pecal House Ator Borda Economic David J. Gapoce Saposs

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