State And National News Condensed In Brief Form
State and national briefs cover local robberies, sentencing, and fires. Three Roberson county Indians face long terms after conviction for conspiracy, second degree burglary, and robbery with firearms in the death of farmer Tom Moors. murder charges acquitted. National notes include hearings on un American activities possibly moved to major cities after adjournment. Police report high school boys arrested over alleged fruit and egg vandalism toward parked cars near a church meeting. The body of Ernest W Stoken found near his home. no signs of violent death. A fire destroyed a newly built hotel and three cottages in Kitty Hawk. owners named. The Winston Salem trial of former Mayor W T Wilson resumed as he defends charges of misused funds. he claims reimbursements for loans to guardians accounts.
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Lamberton
Roberson County
By & Hoke County
Tom Moors
Det. A
Mecklenburg Declaration Anniversary Plan In Charlotte
Charlotte plans celebration on May 20 to memorialize the Mecklenburg declaration of independence signed in 1776. Raleigh reports floodlights for State College’s Memorial Tower will be installed within a week as a gift from the senior class led by Prof. C L Mann. Eight 600 watt lights will be placed at the tower base, costing the seniors between 500 and 600 dollars.
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Charlotte
Raleigh
State College
Handsome
Clase
C. L. Mann
Southern Appalachian coal operators sign union shop pact
Knoxville May 17 Southern Appalachian coal operators sign a union shop contract with the United Mine Workers. L. C. Gunter, president of the operators association, and William Turnblazer, president of District 19, UMW, announced the agreement.
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Knoxville, Tenn
Southern
Appalachian
United Tine Workers
L. C. Gunter
Operatore Association
William Turnblazer
District 19
UMW
Exhumation Ordered in Easter Billing Murder Ring Probe
Philadelphia May 16 Exhumation of six bodies was ordered as police study a possible arson bombing link to an Easter state murder for insurance ring. District Attorney Kelley asked Coroner Jerach to test for poison while relatives remain in custody as trials for 24 persons approach next week. Buffalo May 16 a deer attack incident ended with a man injured while fending off the animal in a customer’s yard. Washington May 15 the Army plans record peace time munitions orders totaling over 150 million dollars to speed delivery via mass contracting and save time.
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Philadelphia
Charles F. Kelley
Charles H. Jerach
Washington
UC Hospital outlines nerve surgery to restore paralyzed muscles
San Francisco May 16 The University of California Hospital announced a nerve surgery method that increases by 10 to 30 percent the muscle activity in limbs partially affected by infantile and other paralysis. The procedure severs partially degenerated nerve trunk lines near the skin to let healthy fibers regrow and reconnect with paralyzed muscle.
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San Francisco
University of California Hospital
Lawmakers Seek Compromise Tax Revision Proposal
Congressional advocates of business tax revision pressed for an Administration apport today a plan to satisfy criticisms of current levies without reducing Federal revenue. Senate Finance Chair Hartson of Miss and House Ways and Means Chair Doughton of N C were set to present a definite proposal at a conference with President Roosevelt and Secretary Morgenthau this afternoon.
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Washington
Hartson
Den
Miss
Senate Finance Committee
Doughton
Denn
N.C
House Ways and Means Committee
Roosevelt
Morgenthau
Oracle of bashfulness in wholesale order tale
A fragmented item notes Sam Davisor of the varson Appeal called the Oracle of bashfulness amid a wholesale order saga. The readable portion hints at a quirky regional figure famed for timing and wit in trading circles.
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Sam Davisor
Varson Appeal
The
Oracle
Frog Prince Presented At Central School Last Thursday
The Frog Prince, an operetta, was presented at Central School under Miss Carlyle’s music department. Cast includes Jot King Benny Conner as King, Louise Roberts as Queen, Betty Falls as Gypsy Fortune Teller, Janet McGin Frog as Princess, and numerous students plus teachers in a lively ensemble.
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Frog Prince
Wan
Central School
Carlyle
Jot King
Benny Conner
Queen
Louise Roberts
Jackie Fal
Betty Falls
Janet McGin- Frog
David Neill
Billy Boyeas
Blanton
Joyce Falls
Margaret Williams
Hunter Warth
Mary Ann Crouse
Patty Nelaler
Tommy Thompson
King Nigh
Frances Summers
Charlotte Kenkins
Herman Mauney
Jean Herd
Sara Catherine Falls
William Herndon
Madge Mitchom
Eleanor Myers
Cap Pressley
Louise Ham
Jean Cash
Joe Nessler
Betty Hayes
Mary Beth Logan
Joe Sanders
Evelyn Edens
Dorothy Hope
England
Harold Servants
Billy Gault
Jack Prince
Robby Jean Cox
Ernest Jenkins
Bobby Boyce
Tommy Sonny Peeler Baker
Jacob Keller
Otis Fall Peasants
Frances White
Patay Webb
Frances Williams
Elizabeth Lynch
Lou Ann Herndon
Jacqueline Herd
Mildred Mey Goforth
William Mitchem
Sue Hamm
Betty Jean Cobb
Ernestine Maloney
Margie Barrett
Helen Hardin
Virginia Moss
Katie Conner
L. P. Stow Feck
Carolyn McDaniel
Huton Black
Clayton Kelly
Gene Davis
Donald Glass
Johnny Plonk
Brother of J. K. Willis Dies Suddenly
W. C. Willis aged 43, a Shelby resident and brother of former Town Councilman J. K. Willis, died at his home from a heart attack. He had not complained of heart trouble and was to be remembered at Pleasant Methodist Church in No. 10. He was the son of the late David and Nancy Willis, part of a prominent local family. The community mourns his loss.
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W. C. Willis
Barker
JK. Willis
Shelby
Willis
Pleasant Methodist Church
No. 10
David
Nancy Willis
Fam Mies
J. K. Wills
Smallpox Clinic At Central School May 26
A smallpox clinic will be held at Central School on May 26 starting at 9 am for all students from flat through 11th grade who have not had the vaccine. The clinic is run by the County Health doctor and sponsored by Central P T A. Parents urged to ensure Kings Mountain children are protected. Chairman is Miss Willie McMl.
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Central School
Central P. T. A
Kings Mountain
Misa Willie McMl
Town Appoints Commissioners At Called Meeting
At a called town council meeting Thursday afternoon the new governance appointed E Neisler Jr and H Tom Fulton to streets and cemetery work plus water, lights and fire departments with W K Mauney and L W Hamrick and Mayor J B Thomasson as police commissioner. With the exception of the Police Commissioner, all board members serve jointly as commissioners. This was the second meeting since the new council was elected May 2.
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E. Neisler, Jr
H. Tom Fulton
W. K Mauney
L. W. Hamrick
J. B. ‘Thomasson
Merchants Association to Meet Monday
All members of the Kings Mountains Merchants Association are asked to attend a meeting at City Hall Monday evening at 8 PM to decide on closing stores for one afternoon. London reports negotiations for Soviet Russian adherence to the French British front proceeding in a British cabinet meeting yesterday.
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Kings Mountains Merchants Association
London
Foreign Office
Presbyterian Class To Have Fish Fry Friday
The First Presbyterian Church Bible Class will host a fish supper Friday at 6:00 P.M. at Charlie Moss’s farm near Archdale. W. Myers is president of the class and Carl Davidson leads the Scout troop invited to attend. Committee in charge includes A. M Royster, Boyce Ware and L. M. Godfrey.
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First Presbyterian Church
Charlie
Messrs
A. M Royster
Boyce Ware
L. M. Godfrey
Tending Firemen's School in Wilmington
Three members of the Kings Mountain Fire Department are sending the three day session of the N C State Firemen's School at Wilmington. The classes and drills begin Tuesday and run through today. Firemen Elmo Bridges J No, Sloyle McDaniel and Paul Kirk Falls are the local members attending the school.
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Kings M Mountain Fire Department
N. C. State Firemen’s School
Wilmington
Elmo Bridges
Sloyle McDaniel
Paul Kirk Falls
First National Bank to Close Saturday for Mecklenburg Day
The First National Bank will be closed Saturday May 20 in observance of Mecklenburg Independence Day a legal holiday. Merchants are asked to adjust their Saturday dating to Friday.
Will Rogers Humorous Story From an Odd Tale
An unclear fragment describes a Will Rogers anecdote involving plans involving Russia and a professor from a university. It mentions a person named Hunan Hl and Sveprot, with advice to speak Russian as much as possible. The text is incoherent and warrants a cautious brief.
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Riser
Tat
Russia
Om Shing
He University
Hunan Hl
Sveprot
Husaian
Professor Dinners With Family Prompting Off Man
The passage describes a professor dining with his family while he repeatedly tried to give something to the officer man.
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Professor
The Saturday Evening Ghost Opens at Central School
The Senior Class presents a three act comedy The Saturday Evening Ghost adapted from Oscar Wilde. Cast includes Jimmy Darracott Virgie Otis Maude Plonk and Hal Olive with Mary Helen Hambright Jacquelyn Rawles Leon Wolfe Hazel Falls and Charles Campbell in English roles. Performances Friday at 8:00 pm in the Central School Auditorium with tickets 15 and 35 cents to benefit the school.
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Wooke Gable
Jimmy —Darracott
Virgie Otis
Maude Plonk
Gar
Ton Tepgart
Oscar Wilde
Hazel Falls
Leon Wolfe
Mr. Otis
Hal Olive
Central School
P D Herndon Leads North Carolina Quiz at Men s Club
P D Herndon chaired a North Carolina focused program at the Men's Club meeting last Thursday. Questions arose with several missed, including a Carolina value query. The program committee included Dr L P Baker and D F Nord. next meeting May 26 appoints J B Goforth S Peeler and Aubrey Mauney.
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North Carolina
P. D. Herndon
L. P. Baker
D. F. Nord
J. B. Goferth
8. Peeler
Aubrey Mauney
Lions Club Picnic at Lake Montonia Event Planned
The Lions Club holds its second regular meeting with members guests at Lake Montonia. No special program is arranged but Tall Twinter Otle Falls is expected to set in some good work. The event is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
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Way of the Lions Club
Male Quartet entertains guests at Fulton home
A male quartet from Kings Mountain High Shoals Grover met at the home of Mr and Mrs C L Fulton Sunday afternoon and entertained their guests Mr and Mrs D A Fulton by singing several selections.
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A. B. Jobb
Kings Mountain
John Holler
High Shoals
Flay Moss
Him Mons
Grover
C. L. Fulton
D. A. Fulton
Junior-Senior Banquet Held Friday Night
Kings Mountain High School seniors and invited guests gathered for a Friday banquet in the school cafeteria. The event featured a woodland rustic theme and a playful portrayal titled Bow Bite and Seven Dwarfs.
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Kings Mountain High School
Junior Class Banquet Event Menu and Program
A senior class banquet featured a decorative chowy linen setting with bowls of color, red apples, place cards and favors. The menu lists whimsical items such as The Wicked Potion Pratt Cocktail and Jewels From The Ming, followed by The Queen's Desire punch and salted nuts. Hamrick Jr. presided and delivered a welcome address. Afterward a program included Toast To Seniors, several student performances, and junior and senior superlatives. Guests included school board members, teachers, the superintendent and their wives. Mothers of the Junior Class organized the event.
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Skeps
Gruapy
Add Hamrick, Jr
Tonatmaater
Mary Julia Pollock
Jonlex Fortune
Sybil Davie
Wattresses
D. F. Hord
Rachel Smith
Tamadge Frederick
Ruddock
Charles Campbell
Eueste
Bars
Mofier
Hushand
Ineinal
House Destroyed By Fire In Kings Mountain Area
A residence owned by George Mauney and occupied by the family of W Peeler burned after 11 p m last Thursday night with an estimated loss of about 1500 dollars Firemen believe the blaze started from a faulty flue and the family of six barely escaped as the dwelling collapsed The house stood behind the Margrace Mill and was outside the Kings Mountain water supply range making firefighting difficult.
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George Mauney
W. Peeler
Mra. Peeler
Orlpin
Kings Mountain
Ice Cream Supper at Patterson Grove
The Woman’s Club of Patterson Grove sponsors an ice cream supper this Saturday May 20 at Patterson Grove. The public is invited to enjoy ice cream and a good time together.
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Patterson Grove
Patterro Grove
Woman’s Club
Real Estate Boom Ties to Government Reorganization
Washington real estate rides a boom as government bureaus multiply and the population grows while landlords brace for possible cost cuts. The article notes 2,000 unit apartment blocks and a flurry of temporary bureaus drawing workers from across the nation amid rising rents.
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National Capitol
Washington
Machand
Stort
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Theody
Ernest W. Stoken
W. €. Elmore
Kitty Hawk
J.B. Anderson
Rizabeth City
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Irvin S. Cobb
By Trvin S. Cobb
California
J. K. Willis
Will Rogers
Saturday Evening Ghost
E. M. Hls
Lions Club
Lake Montonia
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