Kistler Takes Over Iron Works Renames to Kistler Iron Works
John Kistler, a former molder, purchases Piedmont Iron Works from Henry Ine and renames it Kistler Iron Works. He plans to invest over 15000 in upgrades, boost employees from four to 25, remodel the plant, and continue to supply aluminum, brass, and gray iron castings to the Tex industry while maintaining steady service. Veteran worker Ben Abernathy remains as pattermaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont Iron Works
Kistler Iron Works
John Kister
Davidson Avenue
Kistler
Eilstier
Kistler Tron
Lincoln
Lancelcon
Tirm, Hhowever
Lincalnvan Red
Kistler Tron Works
Tex- We
Ike and Henry Ford Lead 1950s Power Leaders in Poll
The annual feature spotlights Henry Ford II as top industry personality for five years, citing his bold expansion plans with Ford Motor. George Meany rises as labor’s leading newsmaker, displacing Walter Reuther, while Billy Graham returns to the top in religion. Don Larsen shines in baseball, with Johnny Podres noted for his 1955 breakthrough pitching season. Frankly, Winston Churchill returns in literature with a renewed focus on World War II history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hex
Henry Ford
Ford Motor
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Meaty
Walter Reulfher
Inbor
Heather
Tbis
Joseph Cardinal Mindazenty
Huieary
Yankee Don Laren
Brooklyn
Johnny Tixtres
Ans
Yankees
Fivie Prealey
Winston Chireh- Wo
Crisis and Riots Dominate Front Page News
Front Page summary notes a political crisis with elections, revolts in Hungary, desertion and related problems, and the sinking of a vessel. Also mentions Grand Canyon exploration, Stalin’s denunciation, Eisenhower’s health operation, Polish independence movement, Marine casualties, and a court martial of Matthew McKeon.
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Callisian
Grand Canyon
Stalin
Eisenhower
Poland
Matthew McKeon
Belmont Obituary for Osea L Gaston at First Baptist Church
Obituary notices honor Osea L Gaston age 78 native of Gaston county retired railroadman, with services conducted by Rev Walter N Long and Rev Joseph R Bogle at Fife and Bennett Gardner Funeral Home, interment Greenwood Cemetery. Survived by wife Mary Gaston, son Walter Gaston, daughter Mrs Ben Loging, nine grandchildren, plus siblings and in laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar L. Gaston Belmont
Osea L. Gaston
Gaston Cunty
Injloydy
Ailway
Gastonia
Tuessay
Fife & Bumpardner
Bennett
Walter N. Long
Pasor
First Baptist Church
Joseph R. Bogle
First Methodist Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Lamar Gaston
Lacy Gaston
Elwiott J. Cloningets
MONT
Fmled Ud
Cloninger
Short Street
Tesday
Dake Cloninney
Elice Cloninger
Betty Mint
Belmonts Uhrer
Belmont
Roger
Wic Os
Ale
Perer
Ronald
Meg Lata Co
Robert Mardin
Belnant
Christmas Day Births Reported in Gaston Area
Christmas births listed for families in Cherryville and surrounding towns with newborn boys and a girl. Notable entries include Harold Maney, Jonas Michael o Froneberger, Honce Meal, Burt Willis, Dewis Satine MuBauicl, John Martin Varmindore, Sammy Wooten, Martin Lee Bracket, and George Marstidl Davis among others. Hospital notes cover December 22 to 16 with multiple families welcoming infants and one obituary note for Mrs. Ned Niell of Clover South Carolina remains.
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Santa Claus
Jonas Michael O Froneberger
Cherryville
Honce G
Burt Willan Willis
Hally
Dewis Satine MuBauicl
John Martin Varmindore
Bist Main
Best Goer City
Bay
Sammy Wooten
IHL
West Franklin
Mra
Marit Lee Bracket
Gi Bessemer City
Roi
Bee
Alnday
Roberk Way
Puttivela Street
Gard
Mes
Willa Howned
Willard
Biel Coadh
George
Wil Webb
Fast Mall
Beasunier City
A Bay
Birmingham lynching scare shocks city as bus integration plan unfolds
In Birmingham Alabama a Black family faces a violent incident when a hazardous device shatters the sense of safety amid efforts to integrate city buses led by Shuttleworth. Two of minister Shuttlenworth’s children and a neighbor are hospitalized for superficial injuries. He proclaims the attack will not deter his civil rights campaign. The assailants are unnamed. A separate brief notes a local giveaway event involving a Ford car prize and a promotional store display.
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Birmingham
Ala
Insl Nigit
Wov. Fol
Nis
Srgregarian Shuttersworth
Alabama Christin Movement
Hum
Charlie Robinson
Fredericka
Fred Smesworth
Inn Hospital
Shuttlenworth
Potter
Tan Kray
Gorthins
Ta Nol
Lad Injured When Car Hits Parked Vehicle
A pedestrian named Lad was injured when a car struck a parked vehicle on West Hankin Avenue near Talme in front of 25 West Hankin. Officers BW. Childers and F A Cutberk reported the driver lost control after grabbing the eerie wheel, sending the car into several other vehicles. The parked car belonged to John A Layd and was left in front of Talme. The injured Lad was treated at a county hospital.
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Pallereaurs
Ford Saanlers
Ghiristimas
Pacenr
Weal Rankin Avenua
BW. Childers
Ff. A. Cutberk
Ailen Robinson
Printer
Baltinore
Robins
Jnd
Talsme
West Hankin
Winford
Acer County Negro Hospital
Heavy Frost Here Wednesday
Michigan weather forecast notes a heavy frost expected Wednesday with clear skies and cool dry conditions. Temperatures dipped to 27 earlier, with a mild day following recent post-Christmas warmth and light wind. Children enjoyed outdoor play in mild sunshine before the next colder spell.
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Michigan
Union
Eid
The
United
Zaulvier
Christ
Defendant Involved In Two Hit And Run Cases
Larenzo Friday faces charges after being accused of causing two collisions and fleeing the scene. Police allege a vehicle struck a pedestrian at Main Avenue and another crash at East Feanthin Avenue while driving at speed. The victims identified include Shuuvy and Lana Ann Robinson Coddell, with officers pursuing the suspect from 620 North Oakland Street to the scenes of the incidents.
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Larenzo
Christa
Scheyenrald
Negros Cook
Poline
Puray
North
Oakland Street
Ling
Charmage
West
Nain Avenue
Feanthin Avenue
Colunbhia
Sunihly
Lana Ann Robinson 'Coddell
Franklin Avenue
Netrellye
Grove
Memorial Hospital Admissions Report
Memorial Hospital admissions list includes Mrs Elise Mooney of Cherryville, Mrs Uelen Davis of Gastonia, Mrs Lillian Medlin of 403 East Seventh Avenue Gastonia, and Mrs Elfred S Armstrong of Graetonia.
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Elise Mooney
Cherryville
Uelen Davis
Gastonia
Lillian Medlin
East Seventh Avenue
Elfred S. Armstrong
Grae + tonia
Quiet Christmas in Gastonia as Police Report Little Activity
Gastonia had a quiet Christmas with light police activity and few arrests. City and county officers reported no major violence, one or two traffic and drunkenness incidents, and no fires of note. Two deaths occurred in an auto crash and a train collision killed two. a shotgun fatality happened at a home on the Cherryville Dallas road.
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Gastonia
Abe
Dwight Beam
Te Ares
Ray
Prayer Meeting Tonight at First Methodist Church
Mid week prayer service at First Methodist Church is tonight at 7 15 led by Pastor Weldon Wilson delivering the sermon. Dr Wilson will preside as pastor delivers the message to congregants.
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Tel
First Methodist Church
Dr .Wilson
Weldon
Deliveritie the Sérman
Christmas Music Set For Sunday at Flint Groves Church
Christmas music program set for the Crag ton Association on the fth Sunday hymn sing at Flint Groves Baptist Church. Rev Wilbon T Hendrix will read scripture with ministers from various churches taking part. About 20 hymns and Christmas carols to be sung. the public is invited.
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Cragton Association
Flint Groves Baptist Church
Wilbon T. Hendrix
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Hickory
Oscar
M. Beattie
Galvan County
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Mr. Bealiie
Jdames Beallit
William 'T. Smith
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Qverstreet
Wiliam ‘Tirner Bolin
Central Falla
Ashghora
Spenter
Tustin
Cilfford
Mount Holly
Columbus Heatner Lincoleton
Theasant Grove Methodist
Wilmy Cempmitl
Ane Zane Ch Norton
Havisl
Cohin
Milley Healter
Lincaligeton
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Oule
Kate Mauss Beamer
Soy
Gaston
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Clover
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Tb Niell
Newpost News
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Lefl
Reney Thomason
Pearce
Heten Heckert
Cincinnati
Charis
Ennis Atkins
Fornation OG
Gastonia Mutual
LOAN
Cui Mutual Building
CAN Association
Dubserlke
the Gazette
Jacqueline Fashion Craft
Wanen’s
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Wedge Neel Canals
Connie V
California Cobblers
Fashion Craft
Paris
Weinbreantz
Connie
Bob Smart
Taylor
Sundial Lidl
Sample Shoe Store
A&p Parking
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