Belmont Man Named President of N C Morticians
David W Bumgardner Jr of Belmont elected president of the North Carolina State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors Examiners at Ashville meeting. J Ollie Harris of Kings Mountain named secretary and Paul Hatlet of Galeville vice president. Bumgardner also leads Fite and Bumgardner Funeral Home and holds roles with national exam boards. He is active in Belmont Kiwanis and local veterans groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Mveling
North Carolina State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors Examiners
Ashé- Vile
David W. Bumgardner Jr
Belmont
J. Ollie Harris
Kings Mountain
Paul Hatlet
Galeaville
Ar. Bumgardner
Fitean Bumgardner Funeral Home
Conference of Funeral Service Examinig Boards
United States
Bumgardner
Belmont Kiwanis Club
Is & Molson
American Legion
Teal’ Post
First Baptist Church of
fall begins on front page report on Dien Bien Phu shifting viets victory claims
French and Viet Minh forces faced a pivotal Dien Bien Phu battle where new Soviet era weapons nicknamed Stalin Organs reportedly fired volleys of rockets. Reports mention increased Chinese war aid influencing outcomes, with questions about direct Chinese troop involvement. Seismic data notes about 100 earthquakes yearly with minor damage potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plex
Dat
Gil-Radin
Dien Bien Phu
Peinst
China
Ured
Korea
Lhe Dien Bien Phu Bale
Lhe Vieissinh
Thi
Fred China
Indochina
Two Men Convicted For Drunk Driving In Gas Wala Court
Two men were convicted in Gaswala Municipal Court Saturday morning of drunken driving. Frank E. Lytton of Gastonia was fined 100 dollars plus costs and faced license revocation after appeal. William H. Johnson, 41, pled guilty to a second offense and paid 20 dollars plus costs with license surrender. A case against Arthur Fite was dismissed. witness Nina Mae Rice testified to an alleged pushing incident. Several others paid costs for liquor and traffic offenses. one man faced road suspension for a year and a half for related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaswala
Frank E. Lytton
FE Gastonia
Pat Cooke
Ascohos
William Hy
Johnson
Arthur Fite
Morris
Nina Mae Rice
Negro Wone
Bocher Apartments
Cushes Bleck
Negro
ABC
Juri Campbell
Fred Gardin
Lincoln Avenue
Larry Badger
Elms Street
Royce Luther Bumestdner
Bessemer Gily
Pala
Memorial Hospital Admissions Report
Memorial Hospital lists admissions for Mrs. Luci Ervin 1308 Gedar Street Rom 227 Mrs Vida Lynn Bessemer City Room 222 and Carolyn White Dalles Room 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luci Ervin
Vida Lynn
Bessemer City
Carolyn White
Dalles
Obituary for Mrs Stary Eana Kincaid
Mrs Stary Eana Kincaid of Dallas died Friday after two years of ill health at home on Pinestegel. Survived by husband B A Kincaid three daughters and other relatives. Funeral Sunday 3 p.m. at Dallas Methodist Church burial Long Creek Memorial Cemetery. Cardthors Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stary Eana Kincaid
Pinestegel
Dallas
B. A. Kincaid
Joh
Henry Jenkins
Earl Ponliy
Dude Mull
Pallas
O. T. Campbell
A. J. Fister
Charlotte
Dallas Methodis
Honeycutt
Miss Webb Hostess Party Honor for Miss Long
Miss Lou Webb entertained 12 guests Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. McGlintock Road in Charlotte. Winners were Miss Cammie McGowan and Mrs. B. R. Harris of Charlotte. Honor guest wore a gray dress with white piping and a white carnation shoulder bouquet amid rose and spring flower decorations. A bridal salad plate was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Webb
Shercy Long
McGlintock Road
Charlotte
Svinners
Cammie McGowan
BR. E. Harris
Second ARP Provides Music at Gaston Memorial Hospital
Sunday school music at Gaston Memorial Hospital was presented in April by the Second ARP Church choir. The performance featured Mrs. C. Eden as concert director and included many choir members such as L. Knox, Arthurinson, Petty Mulisticie ler, Nancy Goble, Well Wilson, Jean Statt, Sue Quilon, Doris Bien, Deisht Pearson, Jack Pearson, Ben Stewart, Gene Grisholm, Rudy Jolland and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston |Memoral Hospital
Second Arp Charch
Lee
Harvey Holmes
Memoria
Mrs. C. &. Eden
Cisair Directar
Mesdamas L. P. Knox
Arthur ‘Inson
Petcy Mulisticieler
Nancy Goble
Well Wilson
Jean Statt
Sue Quilon
Doris Bien
Deisht Pearson
Jack Pearson
Ben Stewart
Gene Grisholm
Rudy Jolland
Joan Carson
LB. McAfee
2. T. Hanna
Altrusa Meeting Monday At Arming Havel Public Affairs
Mrs. Davis praised Mrs. Davis as Altrusa hosts a Monday gathering in Arming Havel at 7 o'clock led by chairman Clyde Wilson. A misc shower honored Mrs. Ferguson and Mrs. Lane with guests and yellow rose decor, punch and cake served, and a 'Forty Bytes' game noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altrusa Glub ix
Arming- Havel
Clyde Wilson
T.£. Ferguson
Louise Lane
Boyne Davis
Smith
Midwives Class Initiated by Gaston County Health Dept
Midwife classes opened at Gaston County Health Department with Dr. Jack Ramsaur leading the session. The program, mandatory for midwives, runs through May with demonstrations on hand washing, prenatal care, baby care, nutrition, and newborn procedures led by public health nurses and university staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston County Health Department
Jack Ramsaur
Health Department
Nurse
Esker
Green
Public
Mystle Garland
Morrison
Asceliate Public Health
School of Public Health
University of North Caroina
Aliss Winston Osborn
North Carolina State Board of Health
North Carolina
Aluta
Osborn
Miss Morison
Denjon
Additional Society Day Circles Meet At Main Street Church
Circles at Methodist Church plan Monday afternoon meetings at three o clock. Various circle numbers and chairmen are listed with hostesses and addresses including 606 South York Street 1401 York Road and East Craig Avenue. Members named include Mrs. G G Smith Mrs. W Kirby Mrs. D W Jenkins Mrs. W L Morris and others across multiple circles in a community schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Methodist
G. G. Smith
W. Kirby
South York Street
D. W. Jenkins
Morris
Claude Moser Classegom
Carl Jackson
James F. McArver
York Road
George Smith
R. P. Caldwell
E.G. Beeker
East Craig Avenue
Aenserbles
J. A. Winkler
Kenneth Bumgardner
Frangkin
Dan
Gunter Dr
Current Jr
New Hane
Paul Carson
Wey Id
Dinner Honors Bridal Pair At Lake Montania
Mr and Mrs Mart S Reid and Mr and Mrs Paul Ritch hosted a supper Friday night at their Lake Montania cottage honoring Miss Huss and Underwood Jr and their upcoming Tiemo wedding. Embroidered tea covers and floral decor set the screened porch tables as 22 guests gathered. a barbecue dinner followed on the outdoor grill while gifts were presented to the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huss
Mack Underwood Jr
Mart S. Reid
Paul Ritch
Lake Montania
Cramerton Club Discusses Flower Arrangements at Meeting
Mrs Ennis Jackson spoke at the Gaderian Club meeting in the Cramerton community house. She described ideal flower arrangements and demonstrated her techniques while Mrs James Ro presided. Special guest Mrs C G Danson attended and refreshment was served by Mrs Stiles Dixon and Mrs Guz McKean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennis Jackson
Gaderian Club
Cramerton
Jackson
James
C. CG. Danson
Stiles Dixon
Guz
McKean
Benefit Dance Set For Tonight at Redmen Hall
A benefit square dance will be held tonight at the Redmen's hall on Long Avenue sponsored by Chavokee Council No. 4 of Poca hontes. Proceeds go to charitable causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jen Lonight
Redmen's Hall
Long Avenue
Chavokee Council No. #4
Pocahontes
Gaston Memorial Plans Week of Hospital Activities
Gaston Memorial Hospital announces a full Hospital Week schedule led by Auxiliary president Mrs Clinton. A live radio broadcast from the Sunday school at the hospital will air on WGN. The auxiliary partners with Maxwell Brothers Furniture for a window display and redecorates the nurses home living room with help from local groups. The Capsule monthly newspaper will debut during the week, printed instead of mimeographed, with distribution on Providence Nightingale’s birthday. Tentative plans include articles in Hiawely Topics and Textiles Review.
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Gaston Memorial Hospital
Reat
Clinton
Taorting
WGN
Maxwell Brathers Fureniture Company
Gaslon Memorial Hospital
Bre O. D. Boyce
Fred ‘Hubbard
Gaston Gels School Fund August Camp Date Set
Gaston County will send Company K of the 120th Infantry to Fort McClellan, Fort Bragg, and Camp Stewart for summer encampment August 15 to 29. Capt. W. Fred Harris announced 77 local guardsmen will participate, part of North Carolina’s eighth postwar training camp. The project includes school funding and worker leave provisions to support attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gastonia
120Th Infantry
Fort McClellan
Ata
W. Fred Harris
North Carolina
Fort McClelan
Fort Bragg
Camip Stewart
Gaston County
State Board of Education
Jnnesay Cooperaons
Fessemer City Guardsmen
Tain Shicong
Harris
Crariés Neal Ravenford
John C. Cobl
Harvey Diver
Guild
Vauypubs Summmer
Negro Dental Clinics Begin In Gastonia For School Children
Dr A A Barnwell of Concord conducts free dental clinics for Negro school children in Gaston County through July as part of a state health program. About 2213 children in seven schools will be examined with appointments given each Monday. the effort, aiding underprivileged students, aims to keep regular attendance and ensure treatment for those who cannot pay.
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A.A. Barnwell
Concord
Gastonia
Barnwell
State Board of Health
Cr. Barnwell
Vist
Gaston County
Thitcher
Bélng
Barnel
Gaston County Health Department
Fort Worth
Texas
Meharry Medics School
Nashville
Tenn
Dry
Macring
Ebdre
Dental Corps
Barwell
Elinic
Elinica
Ridge
John Chavis
Cherryville
Mr. Hotly
Lincoln Academy
Stewart
Jie
Reid
Schaub
Belcnant
Highland School
Civic
Piresant
Gastonia Chamber Seeks Retired Residents for City
The Gastonia Chamber of Commerce plans a promotion to attract retirees to settle in the area. Brice T. Dickson announces a meeting of chamber members to discuss a package of Gastonia information for prospective retirees, highlighting Sunny South climate and local real estate options. The effort includes a mailed information packet and city highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gastonia Chamber of Commerce
Brice T. Dickson
Chamber of Commerce
Dickson
South
Mora
Gastonia
North Carolina Department of Conservation and Developmrent
Raleigh
Jon
Gastourd
Champer
Dickson Aid
Dickson Quard
Miss Stentz to Speak at Gastonia WSCS Meeting
Miss Jane Stentz former missionary to India will be principal speaker at the Gastonia district meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service to be held Tuesday at West End Methodist Church Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting opening at 9:43 a.m. Miss Stentz daughter of Mrs J. Z. Stentz of Concord formerly of Shelly spent three years in India and now directs religious education at Mentorin Methodist Church in Thomasville. The program includes music and an interesting lineup of speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Stentz
Anrée
India
Gastonia
Woman's Society of Christian Service
West End
Miss Stentz
J. 2. Stentz
Concord
Shelly
Egent
Chris San
Mentorin
Methodist Church
Thomarville
Miss Slentz
Belmont-Willai Franklin Traywick Dies After Prolonged Illness
Belmont resident Willai Franklin Traywick, 343, of 16 Ernestawe Drive, died Friday after months of failing health. Survived by wife Mary, seven children, two sisters, four brothers, and three grandchildren. Funeral services Monday at East Presbyterian Church Belmont with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Gardiners Funeral Home in charge.
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P. Traywick
Belmont
Willai Franklin
Traywick
Ernestawe Drive
Heriey
C. Traywick
Hattle Belk Traywick
Kay- Wik
Danny Lee
Helen Patricia
Gloria Ans
Robert Jt Catawba
Brights
Betty Anne Graves
Pfe
Willgth Mason
Fors Bragg
Edward Lee Traywick
Camp Lejeune
Clara Mfiore
Sara Knnde
Hagerstown
Palit
Bind Mountain
James
Umitella
Fla
Talmadge
Charleston
Henry Traywick
Luna
East Presbyterian
J. Berry
Curiie
Greenwood Cemetery
Gaeathers
Rome
Funeral Rites Held For Marcus Wilson
Marcus T Wilson 83 retired banker died Friday morning at his home 216 Saura Chesley Street. The service was at 4 pm at Past ARP Church with Dr TH McPill and Rev Howard Wilson officiating. Burial followed at Oak Wood Cemetery. Active pallbearers included Robert Fats David fats Morris Wilson Clifton Robinson Chalmers Johns Jr John Y Riddle. Honorary pallbearers listed various named friends and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus T. Wilson
Meornie
Saura Chesley Street
Clifton Robinzon
Chalmers Johns Son Jr
John Y. Riddle
Hoberary
W.T. Spencer
N. Boyce
Kay Dixon
Miles Ring
Roy Robinson
Elmer Spencer
Charles GC. Scuilh
Glenn Jia
BE. Moser
Glenn
Charles Pugh
Anders
J. White Ware
Kinlaw Sr
R. Harey Adams
J. ¥. Todd Sr
M. V. Wiles
Blanton Stacy
Carl B. Jaessnn
Failip A. Cain
Robertson LaFar
Dah LaFar
Legion Barbecue Plans For May Legion Meeting
American Legion Past No. 23 announces preparations for a major meeting next Thursday May 23 at 9 pm. A key event will be a barbecue prepared by Red Fridges of Shelby noted for his delicious barbecue. The meeting is open to Legionnaires and families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaslon American Legion
Shelby
Bridges
Bank Officials to Attend North Carolina Bankers Meet
Four Wasional Bank of Cattimerce officials will attend the annual convention of the North Carolina Bankers Association to be held at the Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst from Sunday through Wednesday. Departing Gastonia Sunday are J. C. Reading president Miles H. Rhyne ex vice president Roy Robinson vice president and cashier and Leone Brennemeyer assistant vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasional Bank of
Local Man S Brother Dies in Concord
Roy G. Sappenfield 18 of Concord, brother of O. Ly Sippenfield of Gastonia, died Friday at 3:20 p.m. after an illness. Funeral services set for Sunday in Concord. Survived by wife Lao Sien and three sisters plus four brothers. Roy Rappenfield left Concord after learning of the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy G. Sappenfield
Concord
O. Ly Sippenfield
Gastonia
Anness
Puneral Sorches
Chick
Mr. Sappenfield
Altre le
Annie Cove ‘Sappenfield
Ths Brotler
Lao Sien
Lao Sien-daughters, Fhree
Roy Rappenfield
Cancard
Pinnix To Build Pickens School
B H Pinnix Gastonia contractor won a 486000 dollar contract this week to build C W Daniels School at Six Mile Pickens County. Construction will start almost immediately and cover about 60000 square feet of floor space with brick steel and concrete structure and eight classrooms and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Pinnix
Gastonia Billdine
Pickens Criety
C. W. Daniels
Six Mile
Pinnix
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George Parry
Greenville
North Casolida Federation of Music Clubs
Gastonia Shoe Hospital
Miss Webb
Mrs. Davis
Altrusa
Maude Kaker I5
Cramerton ‘Club
Gaston
Gaston Gels
Company K
Geni
John H. Menning
Addutant General
Wade
National Guard
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Omandanfil
Huex Sid
Eation
Bessemer City Necro School
Dallas Negro School
Diant
Russ
Tne
Rennect Construction Company
King Mountain
Td East Centary
Asbury Elementary School
Lincoln Eunty
Negro Dental Clinics
A. A. Barnwell
COFC
WSCS
Carl Phillips
Lesula
Pinkney St
Macenn
Phillis
Gaston County Life Saving Woman's Society of
Rankie Lake
York
Jackson Roads
J. P. Stepp
City
Reid Harrelson
Fairfield
Otis Kelly
Spencey Mownrive
Py Delinger
Ann Wiley
Helen Deaton
Spencer Mountain
Santia Passmore
Bean
Groves Mill
Béan
North
Ths Street
Kelly
Praton
Thn
Phillips
NewsHope
Bradford Roads
East Fifth Avenue
HM. Steigelman
Boyd Brandan
Bessemer City Road
Ruby's Beauty Shop
Kate Holland
Firestone Pure Oil Station
Ed Leming
Scully Weldon Street
Peoples Furniture Store
W. Lee Smith
South Broad Street
Gaines & Sheet Furniture Store
Newton
Summey-Smith Tire & Appliances
Hall
Chevrolet
Hudson
Thomas M. Schrunn
Lincolnton
Marcus Wilson
Syear
Pietoront
Piedmont Parts
Piedmont
Singer
Gastonia, N
Piedmont Sewing Center
South St. Gastonia
Meme
Maud Are Meany Sr
Fisherman's Paradise
Rivereretans
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Craig Hotr
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Marietta Shelby
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