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Newspaper

The Gastonia Gazette

Location

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1956

Page

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F B McArver Taken By Death

F B McArver 86 of Lowell Ray died at his home after a long illness. He was a graduate of Le Noir River Course and long affiliated with the Lineberger Mills in Lowell. He operated Ranlo Dry Cleaners cement for 14 years and was a lifelong Lutheran Church member. He served as trustee and superintendent of the Sunday school. He was the son of John O McArver and lived with his family at the time of death.

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Warming South Predicted as Weather Teases East

The notice outlines a warm spell for the south with a funeral service held Monday at a Lutheran Chapel. Burial followed in Atlantic Coast cemetery. People named include Rev Hayle White-jworks, Rev Robert Browngton, Lineberger, and Banks Mearver among others. The obituary notes Mrs Sarah Emma Laneberrer Mearvar and Ralph and Martha McAryet. Funeral arrangements are managed by Wards-Love Funeral Home.

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California Brush Fires Force Swift Firefighting Action

Fire crews battled fast spreading brush fires around Malibu and Lake Sherwood as winds fanned embers. Sixty seven structures burned, one person killed, two firefighters injured, and multiple tires and properties damaged before containment. Local agencies evacuated residents and renewed patrols along the mountain and canyon perimeters.

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Death Takes L. P. Willis

A storm from Canada brought heavy snow to western New York and nearby regions. L. P. Willis, a longtime Dallas native, died at his home after a prolonged illness, with services scheduled at First Methodist Church in Dallas. Willis, 74, spent many years in Dallas and Como County, with funeral details to be announced.

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Violence claims surface in unclear court notes and names

Fragmentary OCR text outlines violence related mentions involving individuals such as Mrs. Helen Whisy and Mrs. Mina Boger of Charlatans, with references to a suit and alleged attacks. It notes names including Rowland Seedbes and Methocgt as participants, and a Wednesday date tied to a Dallas paper.

Wilke Helem Mina Boger Orinvia Wallis

Higher Court Affirms School Desegregation Plan in Virginia

The U S Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling ordering Charlottesville to desegregate its public schools. Justices Parker Soper and Anheln concurred, stating mandatory desegregation is required despite debates over enforcement and timelines. The decision follows earlier district court orders and references state public school integration efforts across Virginia.

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Crash Regier On Front Page Sources Snippet

Fragmented OCR text appears to discuss Crash Regier and related front page content. It references names such as Cap. Br and Opeene and mentions various places and people in a garbled historical clipping. The exact events and dates are unclear due to heavy transcription errors.

Confused Report On Hunter Le Fined And Birds Confiscated

A garbled dispatch describes Hunter Le facing fines and birds seized amid a chaotic demonstration. The text references locations and names like MIDWAUKEE and KAMR but is largely unreadable, with scattered phrases about legal actions, demonstrations, and a supposed public interest incident.

Fragmented OCR notice reads about a sale and legal actions

The text appears as OCR garble discussing a public sale action dated December 18 1956. It references a court or public notice in North Carolina and mentions a sale of pinkie and other items at $2 each. It notes a master or recorder and a December date with a list of names and claims in a legal context.

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Whitener themes invade front pages and court notes

Fragmentary readable lines show Whitener themed front pages and legal mentions. Snatches reference Leiter at city 96, a task involving administration of an oath, and notes on a sworn affidavit or tenancy claim. Details are unclear but imply a period press focus on political figures and civic process.

Leiter Orig Lear

AT OLD TAYLOR RESIDENT A C STROUP DIES AT 94

Abel Opphis Stroup a longtime resident of Taylor died Monday at age 94 after a week of illness. He served five years as a member of the Renin Sehive and operated the Seed Fred and Provision Company on South Street. Survived by his wife Lulu Cophias. services to be held at Ward Towne Pynieeal Home with burial at Crestview Cemetery.

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Man Electrocuted With TV Antenna

A man was electrocuted by a TV antenna in Havelock. The incident occurred at Terry Mayr Park where a bystander reported the accident during a calm afternoon. Emergency responders attended, but the man died at the scene.

Havelock Bodisonek Terry Mayr Pal

Airfleet Stops At Gastonia Airport For Breathing Spell

Airplanes from various makes visited Gastonia's airport yesterday morning including Cessna Piper and other light planes. The small gathering appeared as a casual rest stop for pilots and enthusiasts at the Musaki Airport location.

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VFW New Year's Party Draws 800 Members, Guests

A garbled report notes a VFW New Year gathering on Tuesday hosted by North Carolina clubs and the San Carolina Breakfast group. Over 800 members renewed memberships. event featured free phones, drinks, and a fly-in breakfast plan with Red McGord arranging transport from Toca CAB. city officials and local radio personalities attended and extended welcomes.

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Rhyne F. Rhyne Dies at 51 in Dallas

Frank Rayne Rhyne aged 51 died suddenly Saturday night at 10 4 o clock at 406 Maple Street Dallas. He was son of William and ula Bien Rhyne and a member of Stoney Point Baptist Church. Funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a m at Dallas Temple Church with Rev Hubert Huggins and Rev Hamer Good officiating. Burial in Long Creek Memorial Cemetery. Body at Dallas Funeral Home will lie in state one hour before service. Surviving: wife Mrs Lee Rhyne of Dallas. two daughters Mrs Dorothy Mae of Gasloin and Mrs Frances Small of San Diego. five sons Aireesonia Roy F Rhyne son of Hessemey City. Thormn ay Rhyne and Jerry S Rhyne of their homes. five grandchildren. Nephews of Mr Rhyne will attend.

Franklin Rayne Dallas William Ula Bien Rhyne Stoney’ Point Hell Dallas Rapeist Church Hubert Huggins Hamer Long Creek Memorial Dallas Funeral Home Alute Rhyne Ara Lee Rhyne

Plans for 1957 seen on front page

1957 plans include defense speed ups and farm policy shifts. Secretary Benson ends farm front policy and Eisenhower to ask Congress again for ban on surplus U.S. farm goods to foreign markets. Inflation concerns, wage law revisions, and support for private industry are noted.

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Employment Situation Mixed in December Despite Job Gains

Employment reports show a good overall situation with layoffs easing in December after a November spike driven by Firestone. Initial claims fell by more than half from 103 to a lower figure, while continued claims declined from 8,744 to 5,471. New job applications dropped 18 from November, with 383 claimants seeking work and 497 referrals, 277 of whom were hired. Hiring mainly occurred in construction, manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, and services, with December seen as a solid month compared to year-end.

Nore Tram Elaine Firestone Earl W. Sirockman To Tucal Ofits The Employment Securty Commission of North Carolina Deermnger Novemer Brackman

Survivors Begin Of Front Page Front Fage

Reported as issued by Lt Robert S Wearley of Charleston Helgnts and Lt Thomas W Heenan of Glen Ellyn list missing crew from a Charleston base. Included are Lt Robert L Saylors of Ninety Six SC and Lt Robert J Proctor of Charleston with flight attendants and others. Iranian officer observing operations at Charleston base notes these men among twelve missing including Maj Glyde Ellis and co pilot Lt Laverne Wealty with Sgt Frank Larehy and Isen Frank A Rodgers, all married with wives in the Galveston area.

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Hettie Smith Abernathy Obituary Details

Mrs Hettie Smith Abernathy of Lincoln ton died Saturday at her home. Funeral Monday at 3 p.m. at Method ist Church field with burial in Stanley Cemetery. Rev D Murray officiating. Survived by daughter Agnes Abernathy of Tron Station, sons Fred Abernathy and Austin Abernathy, two sisters, two brothers, and two grandchildren.

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