20 Aug 1956
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Newspaper
The Gastonia Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1956
Page
1
Wall Street activity cooled in quiet afternoon trading with cotton futures steady near closing levels. Receipts and market mood influenced investors as several minor centers reported varied quotes and limited price moves across grains and eggs amid scattered regional quotations.
Landers Chapel held a family picnic supper in the education building with recreation directed by Mrs Howard Kiser. The Woman's Society met to discuss How Real is the Kingdom and members included Z S Carpenter and George Burgin. The group sponsored an ice cream supper for the Gift Center for the Handicapped.
The Gastonia Pilot Club has placed 300 cans at places around the county to support a can collection drive. Money from the effort will aid operating expenses for a center, with notes stating cans will be gathered and moved to the center as part of next year’s fundraising.
Optimists promote a wrestling mat card set for August 30 at Ashley High School auditorium. Prizes include a television set and cash awards totaling about 1400 dollars. Organizers, including Rip Raphaelson, emphasize ticket sales and event proceeds for the youth program.
Ed Koterba sketches a travelogue as campaign season unfolds from the West to Chicago. He notes weary pacing, party shuffles, Hilton hotel glimpses, and the National Convention buzz while predicting a March march toward the November vote. He spots crowds, slogans, and the sense of a nation poised between hope and political theater.
Bessemer City Supt Ward announces the school year starts Wednesday September 8 at 4 oclock with eight primary teachers, 12 general grammar staff, 10 at high school and 7 male teachers. The district plans early pay and a general teachers meeting September 4 at 1:30 pm. introductions include new principal Alfred Best and staff assignments at West Elementary and Bessemer City High School.
Local items note visits and stays of residents and relatives. Mr and Mrs Johnie Whitman of Pottsmaniti Vase host guests Margaret of Bensberg Pla and Mrs Frank Riley visiting family in Lowell. Judson Teague and Huffman family hosted guests while Miss Marie Teague spent time with Boane.
Skeleton found Saturday in Sumherland County near a lover's lane is believed by Dr. M. T. Facter to be that of a teenager about five feet tall. The case came to light during a fishing trip by Tanits Ly Morison and Rojce Avr Favre Bash who found bones and recalled a similar area. Local social notes recall a Mrs. Lowder honor event with gifts, bingo prizes, and a lingerie shower for Miss Sect of Ure month, with guests and local residents attending.
A fragmented report outlines a 4-H club project where Pauline Mel kick-a-duby styled cow’s tail receives a permanent wave as part of dairy preparation. The piece mentions Antonia, Pauline, and local 4-H activities with references to Olio state Gay Avigiaat and Gayl Nath.
Thieves emptied a house owned by Mrs. Witten OShali yan. Police reported missing items from inside and porch. A cleaned kitchen and removed wares were noted, with furniture and valuables taken.
Kings Mountain society page records a series of talks and gatherings across regional churches and colleges. Babs Pully and Charles Pully are highlighted as speakers at Methodist gatherings in Nashville and Montreat, with George Nicks assisting. The article mentions youth activities led by Kings Mountain Mosaic School faculty member Mr. Parker, plus various residents visiting or hosting friends and family across Shelby and Ruthers Jala Street, including Mrs. Gallany and AJ Cyllane.
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