Lincolnton Wolves Begin Heavy Football Practice
Lincolnton High football hopefuls start intensive drills as Coach Jack Kiser increases tempo ahead of Friday night opener with Hendersonville. About 50 candidates, including 8 lettermen, report. veterans gain weight and new shifts aim to boost balance and backfield power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincolnton High
Jack Kiser
Wolves
Hendersonville
Kiser
Pig” Avery
Max Robinson
Bill Beattie
John Lawing
Eugene Valentine
Gus Finger
Jenky Leonard
David Baker
George Burgin
Steve Gabriel
Nelson Schrum J
Buzzy Fortenberry
Jim Babb
Paul Baker
Jack Weaver
Democrats Set to Remodel North Carolina Party
The North Carolina Democratic Executive Committee will meet August 28 in Raleigh at the State House. This session, chaired by W. B. Umstead, will consider a committee drafted plan to update party organization and resolve past differences, including granting women greater recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina Democratic Executive Committee
State House of Representatives
Democratic Party
W. B. Umstead
Umstead
Jeff Johnson
Clinton
Texas Style Advice in Court Sparks Courtroom Controversy
San Antonio district judge advised Colonel Guillett to settle the harassment case by "taking a 12 gauge shotgun and finish off the man in Texas style." The injunction request to bar visits and calls was rejected as ridiculous, with judge proposing withdrawal or another course.
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San Antonio
Texas
Robert W. Terrell
John F. Guillett
Goodfellows
Terrell
Col. Guillett
Wheat stored in Starbuck postoffice during bumper harvest
In Starbuck Washington a bumper wheat harvest has forced the postoffice to dedicate part of the building to storage. A wall is set to create space, yet some wheat leaks to the ground as townspeople collect their mail.
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Starbuck, Wash
Washington
Postoffice
Starbuck
Traffic Safety Organization Formed in North Carolina
Raleigh August 24 A formal charter of incorporation is issued to the State committee for Traffic Safety Inc a nonprofit nonpolitical group aiming to reduce traffic accidents in five years by fifty percent annually with a projected saving of 140625000. Coleman W Roberts chairs the committee and plans a 100000 annual budget and educational drives with offices in Raleigh and across the state. Grange to meet at Asbury School House August 27 at 8 PM inviting all area farmers.
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Raleigh
State Committee For Traffic Safety, Inc
Cherry
Coleman W. Roberts
Charlotte
Carolina Motor Club
Roberts
T. B. Ward
Grange
Asbury
Landon Setzer Dies in Atlanta at 44
Landon Setzer, 44, a Lincolnton native who served with the Old Dominion Steamship Company, died yesterday at his home in Atlanta. Survivors include his wife Marion, a daughter Gloria, a brother John, and sister Helen. another brother Fred was killed serving as a radio man. Funeral planned for Tuesday in Atlanta.
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Landon Setzer
Lincolnton
Setzer
Atlanta
Mary Stuart
Davis
Corita Edwards
Robert H. Harriel
M. Roseman
Emily Eaton
Eee S. McCutcheon
Richie Haynes Setzer
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Marion Setzer
Gloria Setzer
John Setzer
Helen Setzer
Fred
Local Horse Show Sees Additional Entries And Clinches Prizes
Lincolnton hosts the second annual Lincolnton Horse Show this Friday and Saturday with $1500 in prizes across 35 classes. New entries include Ballerina and So Lovely from Newton and Clover entrants Naughty But Nice American Cheer and Bonity Genius. The event draws horse lovers from across the Carolinas, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Kiser
Lincolnton
Bonity Genius
Harris Willams
Rock Hill
S. C
Carolinas
North Carolina Agriculture Stronger Finacially, Bank Survey Finds
Everett Henley of First National Bank Lincolnton cites 1945 national lending results showing NC farmers used only a tenth of available credit. Banks hold $217 million in potential ag loans, with $18.9 million outstanding on Jan 1 1946. Loans to production and real estate show high liquidity and planning for inflation control and youth agricultural education through 4-H and Future Farmers programs.
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North Carolina
Everett Henley
First National Bank of
Lincolnton
North Carolina Bankers Association
Lincoln County
Agriculture Commission
American Bankers Association
Henley
Commodity Credit Corporation
C.C.C
United States
U. S
Lincoln Avenue Church Homecoming Service Next Sunday
Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church will host an all-day homecoming on Sunday September 1 with former pastors in attendance and short talks. Rev B F Peeler of Taylorsville will preach at 1130 AM. Special music by quartets and a picnic lunch will be provided. former members and friends are invited.
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Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church
B. F. Peeler
Taylorsville
Yule Parcels For Overseas Must Be Mailed Early
Christmas parcels for service members require early mailing with a national window from October 15 to November 15. Each person may send one parcel per week to Army personnel. Navy and Marine senders should mail before November 15 to reach by December 15. Restrictions include 70 pounds max weight and 100 inches total length and girth. no perishables. address must be printed or typed on the wrapper.
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Victor N. Fair
Army
Ceilings On Meats To Return On Sept 9th
Washington Aug 22 Price Administrator Paul Porter announced that retail meat price ceilings will be restored September 9 and warned against black market activity. He said there is no basis for reports of a return to widespread black markets and urged packers to focus energy on making recontrol work. Industry foes predict possible meat scarcities and renewed trafficking.
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Washington
Paul Porter
Honorably Discharged Buddy Alexander Returns Home
Buddy Alexander, honorably discharged from the U S Navy after one year of service with four months at Pearl Harbor, reports to Lincolnton home. He will resume studies at State College on September 24 as a sophomore and is the son of Mr and Mrs S Alexander.
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Buddy Alexander
U. S. Navy
Camp Shelton
Lincolnton
Pearl Harbor
State College
S. Alexander
Missing Spearman plane found false rumor spreads reward kept
Rumors circulated in Lincolnton over the weekend that pilot Robert Wayne Heavner and passenger John Helton were found, but Jones Airport stated there is no official confirmation. The missing plane 52752 remains unfound eight days into the search, with a $1000 reward posted by Sheriff Rudisill.
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Lincolnton
Robert Wayne Heavner
John Helton
Spearman
Jones Airport
Morristown
Tenn
John P. Jones
Jones
North Carolina
Tennessee
Ray
Tri-City Airport
Army
White Rock
Madison County
Tennessee Line
George Rudisill
Lincoln County
Nashville
Flat Top Mountain
Green Mountain
WSM
Legion Post Drive Nets 120 Members
Adjutant Harvey A. Jonas Jr announces the David Milo Wright American Legion Post of Lincoln County has gained 120 new and renewal members since the drive began. Fifty-five are new. the rest are renewals as the drive targets 25 percent renewals by August 1, 50 percent by September 1, 75 percent by October 1, and 100 percent by November.
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Harvey A. Jonas, Jr
David Milo Wright
American Legion
Lincoln County
Te Post
Mr. Jonas
Legion
Dairy Foods Winners Named Across Counties
A Durham County girl Mildred Jester and two Gaston County girls Mary Sue Kiser and Betty Jane Beam were named winners in the dairy foods demonstration contest during State 4H Club Week. Jester demonstrated ice cream custard for a hand freezer while Kiser and Beam led a champion team with lemon milk sherbet. Each winner received a fifty dollar war bond and may attend the national Congress in Chicago next winter if their counties fund the trip.
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Raleigh
Durham County
Mildred Jester
Gaston County
Mary Sue Kiser
Betty Jane Beam
Miss Jester
National Congress
Chicago
Lincoln County Red Cross Volunteer Receives Royal Award
A certificate signed by the Duchess of Gloucester and the British Red Cross War Organization honors Lincoln County Chapter American Red Cross for hospital supplies and wartime service from 1939. Viscountess Bridgeman presented the award and praised the volunteers for their faithfulness and hard work.
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Duchess of Gloucester
Central Hospital Supply Service
Lincoln County
American Red Cross
National Headquarters
Caroline
Viscountess Bridgeman
Central Supply Service Committee For War Organization
British Red Cross Society
Order of St. John of Jerusalem
Lady Bridgeman
Red Cross
St. John War Organization
Alice
Order of St. John
North Carolina
Eastern Star Meeting Here Tonight 8 P M
Lincoln County Order of the Eastern Star chapter plans a big meeting at 8 o clock in the Masonic Building. Newton Malden Gastonia and Belmont chapters are invited to attend. Members urged to come and enjoy the program.
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Lincoln County
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic
Newton
Malden
Gastonia
Belmont
Lincolnton Attendees at Sappenfield Funeral
Lincolnton residents attended the funeral of Mrs. Annie Cook Sappenfield in Concord Sunday afternoon. The list includes Mrs. J. Edw. Kale and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. Edw. Kale Jr., Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Polhill, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Warlick, Mrs. Hughten Gamble, Mrs. L. E. McQuinn, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Lentz, Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Zimtbaum, R. J. Llewellyn, W. P. Rhodes, Claude Nantz, W. B. Goodson, Jack Thompson, Dan M. Boyd, WW. Glenn, J. L. Thompson, and Mrs. Myra Turley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Cook Sappenfield
Concord
Lincolnton
J. Edw. Kale
J. Edw. Kale, Jr
J. A. Polhill
S. L. D. Warlick
Hughten
Frank Gamble
Rs. L. E. McQuinn
W. M. Lentz
Randolph Zimtbaum
R. J. Llewellyn
W. P. Rhodes
Claude Nantz
W. B. Goodson
Jack Thompson
Dan M. Boyd
WW. Glenn
J. L. Thompson
Myra Turley
Sappenfield matriarch Annie Cook Sappenfield dies at 78
Annie Edith Cook Sappenfield 78 widow of Alfred Lorenzo Sappenfield and mother of Nevin E. Sappenfield of Lincolnton died Friday at 6:25 AM at 18 North Spring Street Concord after two and a half years with heart trouble. Funeral Sunday 4 PM at home with Rev. Dr. Sam W. Hahn and Rev. C. C. Hervert Jr. officiating. Burial in Oakwood cemetery. Surviving eight sons Roy C R M Dewey E Concord Statesville Gastonia Charlotte Kannapolis Lincolnton and Nevin C Sappenfield plus three daughters and nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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Annie Edith Cook Sappenfield
Alfred Lorenzo Sappenfield
Nevin E. Sappenfield
Lincolnton
North Spring Street
Concord
Sam W. Hahn
St. James Lutheran Church
C. C. Hervert, Jr
Oakwood Cemetery
Sappenfield
William F. Sides
Cabarrus County
American War Mothers
Roy C
R. M
Dewey E Sappenfield
W. A. Sappenfield
Statesville
O. L. Sappenfield
Gastonia
L. C. Sappenfield
Charlotte
James A. Sappenfield
Kan
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Lincolnton Wolves
Walter
Goodland
Racine
Wisc
Wisconsin
Orland 8
Loomis
Organization For Traffic
Safety
John
Adam Wagnall
Lithopolis
Ohio
Mabel Wagnall Jones
Adam
Hickory
North Carolina Pharmaceutical Association
W. R. McDonald, Jr
Burke
McDowell
Rutherford
Cleveland
Gaston
Lincoln
Catawba
Caldwell
Alexander
Avery
Watauga
Wilkes
Alleghany
Ashe
Hal Cornwell
Pharmacists‘ Veterans Committee
N. C. Pharmaceutical Association
Alfred M. Landon
Lincoln Avenue Church
John Hilton
Glass
William A. Wright
Tappahannock
Virginia Conservation Commission
Carter
Richmond
Legion Post
Dairy Foods
Eastern Star
Lincolntonians
N. E. Sappenfield
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