Southern Retail Furniture association convention opens in High Point
From High Point May 28 the annual Southern Retail Furniture association convention opened with about 200 dealers manufacturers and wholesale salesmen from the Carolinas and Virginia expected to attend. The national brief notes include Canada’s army expansion and American air defense ties with Pan American nations as key war plans unfold. A Canada Europe war update and a Belgian king surrender impact on wheat prices are mentioned in the condensed items.
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Southern Retail Funiture Association
Neve T Aday
Carolinas
Winga Ja
National News
Ottawa
Canada
Europe
Chicago
Red Cross Drive Surges Past Quota in Kings Mountain
Kings Mountain citizens contributed $421.75 in one day for the American Red Cross relief in Europe, with a $400 national quota met. L. W. Hamrick, chairman, thanked volunteers and urged continued support, noting no house to house canvassing was needed.
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Price Batterree
Price Batterree, Coapier
Washington
Fa Cross
Kings Mountain
Red Cross
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L. W. Hamrick
American Red Cross
HOUSES WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Kings Mountain merchants plan a half day closing next Tuesday for the first summer holiday. Most business houses will close at noon and reopen Wednesday morning, providing staff and bosses a midweek rest during hot months. Garages and drug stores stay open.
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Mountain
Glee Bridges
Merchants’ Association
Bridges
Fragmented elderly tale hints at medical misunderstanding
The passage describes an elderly man of Celtic background with unclear health concerns. A course practitioner questions daily intake of many arias and tobacco. The dialogue reveals confusion and potential miscommunication between patient and caregiver. The text appears garbled and inconsistent in order and meaning.
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Rev Louis G LaMotte to Speak at First Presbyterian
Guest minister Rev Louis G LaMotte of Presbyterian Junior College May ton North Carolina will deliver the sermon at First Presbyterian Church Sunday morning.
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Louis G. LaMotte
Presbyterian Junior College
Mayton
N. C
First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Junior College Head At First Presbyterian
Rev Louis C Lamotte will speak at First Presbyterian as head of Presbyterian Junior College of Maxton North Carolina. The college shows promise with strong faculty and equipment under his leadership and serves church and state. Public welcome.
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Jo Bne
Jun College
le College
Maxton
LaMotte
Kings Mountain Band Praised By West Palm Beach Official
A letter from Arthur C. Black of the West Palm Beach Recreation Commission commends the Kings Mountain Band under director Mr. Paul Hendricks for fine appearance discipline high deportment and superb marching achievements at the eighth Region National School Music Competition Festival hosted by Kings Mountain prior to May 9th.
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Kings Mountain Band
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Bridges Thanks Voters for Primary Support in Cleveland County
Glee A Bridges thanks Cleveland County voters after a first time county office candidacy. He expresses gratitude for the vote, hopes to meet more voters personally, promises to serve as County Commissioner to the best of his ability, and affirms loyalty to the county and its people.
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Cleveland County
Glee A. Bridges
Gasonia Population Shown Increase in 1940 Census
Gas tonia gains population to 33 487 per the 1940 census with district center noting growth. The data reflects a notable rise in residents for the city and surrounding area, marking a demographic upswing in the region.
Kings Mountain High School Graduates Sixty in Party Field
A detailed election writeup from Kings Mountain shows A J Maxwall of Teal finishing third in the governor’s race while the county contest centers on commissioners Lattimore Washburn and Allen. Voter turnout was light with 241 at the Kings Mountain Mall and 371 at Cleveland Motor Co. No disturbances reported. County totals list Maxwell Broughton Horton Grady Lattimore Bridges Washburn Irvin Allen Wilson Walker across governor and commissioner races.
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Board of County Commissioners
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East Kings Mountain
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Maxwell Broughton Horton
Grady
Saat Bridges
Irvin Allen Wilson Walker
Quints Six Years Old Begin School Milestones in Callander
Quints six years old in Callander Ontario mark a new milestone as Kings Mounts schools hold commencement exercises. Rev Ron Laird delivered the baccalaureate sermon for the six-year-olds and the graduating class, with Rev H C Sprinkle Jr addressing primary to high school transition. Diplomas were presented by Dr L P Baker, with class gifts and medals announced, highlighting outstanding students across subjects.
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Reformed Presbyterian Church
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Eerennet
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Ladd W. Hamrick
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P. D. Patrick
Duar
Fulton
Vivian
Prince
Eugene Mathis
Mathis
Robert Hord
Will Rogers Humorous Story Fragment
A fragmented text recounts a Will Rogers humorous anecdote about domestic wit and a wife complaining about a new hat. It hints at marital banter and a punchline about getting a new hat, but details are unclear and the overall story remains incomplete.
Kiwanis Club Urged To Build And Serve Community
Rev Morice Basom western North Carolina Kiwanis leader urges members to expand the movement begun in 1915 and now comprising 2067 clubs with 108000 men. He notes Kiwanis ideals include human focus, better standards, and enduring friendships. The club will honor the High School Baseball Team and coaches at 6 20 PM at the Woman's Club building.
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Morice Basom
North Carolina
Kings Mountain Kiwanis Club
Woman's Club
Kiwanis
Canada
Ainer
Lutheran Synod Meeting Opens in Hickory NC
The one hundred thirty sixth annual convention of the North Carolina Lutheran Synod opened at Saint Andrews Lutheran Church in Hickory North Carolina. Rev. A Boyd Hamm and Mr W K Mauney attend as Pastor and Lay representative from Saint Matthews. The convention will conclude Friday afternoon.
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N.C. Lutheran Synod
Saint Andrews Lutheran Church
Hickory
N.C
A. Boyd Hamm
W. K. Mauney
Saint Matthews
Hawk Haven Airport Completed By Mr. Hunnicutt
Kings Mountain announces Hawk Haven Airport as the first fully outfitted facility in the area. Hunnicutt, a local aviation enthusiast, says the three mile southwest site near the old Grover road features a 1500 clearance and a 2000 foot potential runway. The east west runway aligns with winds, a planned north south strip will be added, and the field already hosts a flying school and occasional visitors from the Carolinas.
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Siurold Hunnicutt
Ene Wwlast
Kings Mountay
Agnchine Erie
Grover Road
Bia Waco
Herata
Carolinas
Hawke Haven
Hunnicutt
Hawk Haven
Hunmicutt
Iin Aviation
Mauney Endows Lenoir-Rhyne College With 25000 Gift
W K Mauney prominent local church and civic leader offers a 25000 endowment to Lenoir Rhyne College with 2500 yearly payments for ten years. Interest funds to be used for student scholarships and 1000 toward a new campus church. About 50 interested people discussed church construction at a graduates luncheon.
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W. K. Mauney
Lenoir- Rhyne College
Mauney
Mauneys
Ahie
Lenoir Rhyne
Alchs
Joe Moretz
Vickery
Defense Drive and the Nation's War Preparation
In the column by Jami Preston the world crisis and Washington's defense plans are weighed. Americans dislike war and spending, yet agree the defense machine must be repaired. The path forward is American industry, now under controls, to supply fifty thousand airplanes and streamlined fighting material for an army and navy second to none.
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Washington
Navy
Army
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