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Kings Mountain News MRS. W. K. CROOK, Reporter Items Of News Will- Be Appreciated—Phone J77 W. A, Rldenhour has -moved his strvk of merchandise into the Baker building next to Philirr Hardware , company. The Mauney buildlry , which he has been occupying for many years and Wrights Barbc, , shop adjoining are being converted Into an up to date department at or' •; which will be occupied by P. J Keater Rm. company. Miss Ella Harmon, propnetoress of L'Elegante Beauty shop has pur chased the tot on E. King .street be tween the Standard Oil compan filling station and the old C. 1 Cornwell residence, and will erect a modern brick bungalow. The Wide-Awake Housekeeper, rlub and a number of invitrd guest-, were most delightfully entertaine 1 last Wednesday at her suburban home An interesting program was announced by Mrs. J. E; Anthony. At the conclusion of the program the hostess invited t hr guests out. , to the dining room where each guest was asked to prepare her own salad and sandwichpx Among those prr. - ant were Mrs. E W. Griffin and : guest. Miss Helen Dixon. Mf's. Bill 1 Byrd. Mrs. Harrv Moore, Mrs. J. J B. Keeter. Mrs W K Mauney, Mrs P. C Mauney, Mrs. C. T. Car- ) pentor. Mrs. C E. Carpenter. Mrs F E Finger. Mrs Joe Neisler. Mrs. W. K. Crook. Mrs. P. M Neisler . and guest. Miss Gladys I.awrance , of Catawba Station. Mrs. T P. Mr Gill. Mrs. Oscar Long. Mrs. J. E Mauney and Miss Iva Lineberger. Mrs. W. J. McGill and Mrs. Claude Hambright were the most delightful hostesses Tuesday morning at the home of the latter on West Moun ! tain street. Bridge was played at i five fables after which a delicious 1 salad course was served. Special | guests. Miss Dorris Hood of Atlanta, | Oa, and Miss Sara Hambrtght were presented with gifts. Those present I were. Miss Fanny Carpenter and I guest. Miss Dorris Hood of Atlanta, [Oa.. Mrs. Clary. Mrs W. K Crook, (Mrs. Stowe, Miss Frances Mauney I and gueat, Miss Isinghour, Miss Isa ,bel Patterson of Rock Hill. Miss 1 Ruth Hord. Misses Isabel and Ellz i abeth McGill, Miss Estelle Hed ricks, Miss Pauline Neisler, and Sara Austell of Shelby. Mrs. McGill and Mrs, Hambrtght were again delightful hostesses .it, several tables of rook Tuesday aft ernoon. Mr. and Mrs. W K, Crook enter tained at dinner Tuesday evening. Those present were Miss Fannv Carpenter. Miss Vera Wade of Charlotte. Miss Dorris Hood of At lanta and Messrs. Garrison Ware. John Floyd and Dr. O. P. Lewis. The Young Matrons club and n number of Invited guests were de lightfully entertained by Mrs. C. E. Neisler, Jr., at her attractive sub urban hone. Tables were arranged for rook. After a number of pro gressions the hostess assisted by M*&r Joe- Neisler served delicious pressed chicken with accessories, lollipops and mints. Mrs. O. C. O'Farrel was the most eharmtng hostess to the Social club and a number of invited guests Thursday afternoon. After n num ber of progressions of rook the hostess served r tempting salad course followed by an ice course. A lovely party of this week wax the one given by Mrs. J E. Lippard. i Friday afternoon at 3:30 at her | home on Piedmont avenue, honor ing Mias Mary Plonk, bride-elect of September with a miscelleanous shower. After an attractive program was rendered the hostess served de licious refreshments Mr. and Mrs. J K, Willis enter ■ tained the following at dinner Fri day evening. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. ! Crook. Mr. and Mrs H. F. Grant. ; Miss Fanny Carpenter, Miss Dor ' ris Hood and Dr. O. P. Lewis. | Others invited in for bridge and re j freshments later were Mr. and Mrs. Clary and Mr. John Floyd. ) Mrs. Paul Neisler had as her guest last, week, Miss Gladys Lawranr.e of Catawba. Miss Vera Wade of ' Catawba. Mrs. uootn uunspie and Mus Sara Kate Ormond attended an announcement party given by Miss es Carrie Mae and Ermine Bald win for their cousin, in Mt. Gilead Tuesday. Miss Nell McGill of Charlotte has been spending a week with her par ents. Mr. and Mrs. Boyce McGill. Miss Fanny Carpenter has had as her guest the past two weeks. Mhs Dorris Hood of Atlanta. Miss Isabel Patterson of Ro le Hill has been visiting relatives here. Miss Prances Mauney has had as her guest her cousin. Miss Ising hour of Conover. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. McGill and grandchildren, Mary Norma and Robert Cecil Crook spent Tuesday in Hickory visiting relatives. Mrs. C. A. Murphy and son Max oi Charlotte, were Kings Mountain visitors Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Neisler were Charlotte visitors Friday. The Old Boy Knew His Women. “To what do you owe your ex traordinary success as a house-to house salem an?" “Salesman: “To the first five' words I utter when a women open' MUSIC SCHOOL AT ZOM UNDER WAY V nun* People Cnjnv Ptmir At Pal tervw SpHnp. Person * I News Mention. i.Special to The Star ' Zoai An? 13.—Mr Z. T. Searcy iegan a music school at, the church Monday morning This school Is wide possiblf by the Hattie Put 1am memorial fund given by Mr. t 1 Putnam and adds much to he church music. Mr. Searcy cx iect,s to conduct the school for wo weeks. He is very efficient eacher having had considerable raining and experience The intermediate girls class en crtained the young peoples' de lartment, by giving a picnic at. ’atterson Springs. After the supper vas served they drove to Finevlew ake for a pleasant outing Miss Ida Mae Bridges of Shelby .pent several days in the commun ty as a guest of Miss Hattie Mac Bridges Miss Ruby Bridges was a most, welcomed visitor at the home of Vtr and Mrs. Miller Spake last reek Mr Grady Paris has just return ed to his home in South Carolina Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hamrick left 3unda.v for Wilmington to sperd several days at Carolina beach. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Cham pion spent several days in Flint Hill community as guests of Mr and Mrs. R. M. Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Street and lamily of Savannah. Ga. are visit ing their parents. Mr and Mrs. FI A Street Mr. M D. Humphries visited his brother Mr. Farts Humphries one, day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Spake of Elizabeth community were most welcomed visitors in our commun ity Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Jones of Elizabeth community were present at the Sunday afternoon services. We were glad to have them. Mr. and Mrs. William Willis of Asheville visited Mr. and Mrs Chtvus Warren Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Turner and their mother of Kings Creek, S C spent the day Thursday with Mr and Mrs. R. F. Humphries. Mr. Armllla McSwain and daugh ters visited Rev. and Mrs. Lowel Barnette in Beams Mill communit., Sunday. They were accompanied t>\ Miss Mary Sue Belle. Mr. Armilla McSwain and son in-law Rev. Lowell Barnette expect to leave Monday for Wake Forest to spend the day Mr. and MrS. Haskell Humphrie* of Grover visited their parents Mr and Mrs R. L Humphries Satur day. Mr. Dwight Humphries of Beth lehem community has been visiting at the home of Mr: and Mrs. M. D 12,000 Graduates In High School Raleigh, Aug. 13.—More than 12, 000 white boys and girls graduated from the public high schools of the state at the end of the year Just closed, it is revealed from tabula tions completed and released today by the state superintendent of pub lic instruction. A total 12.145 fin ished this year and 11,278 the pre vious session, or an increase of 867 graduates during a j-ear’s time. Of the total number of pupils who graduated this past year, 7,795 were from rural schools and 4,350 from Humphries for several days. Mr. and Mrs John Willis of Mooresboro visited Mr. and Mrj Ghivus Warren one day last week Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Blanton and little son. Forrest, spent the week end in the community visiting rela tives. Our pastor, Rev. John W Suttle, preached a very inspiring and helpful sermon Sunday afternoon using "The Cross" as his subject. I SHOES FOR YOUNG MEN Wp are showing a wonderful line of Shoes for young men, and we invite every young man in this section to look at our line— 55.00 AND $10.00 TWO PRICES These are not dry weather shoes, but all leather shoes, that will stand all kinds of weather. LOOK ’EM OVER BOYS Our shoes are jam-up, nifty, and will more than please you. We have a big range of sizes and styles. THE PARAGON SHOE DEPARTMENT Shelby, N. C. special charter or city schools. The year 1927-28 there were 7,073 rural and 4,245 city graduates of white high schools. In other words, the number of rural graduates increased during one year's time 10.2 per cent, or exactly three times the percent age that city graduates Increased. Comparing this year’s figure wltn those five years ago, 1923-34, there is found a 75 per cent increase in the total number of white public high school graduates. In 1923-24 the total number of graduates of the white high schools was nearly 1. 000 less than the graduates of only rural school* this .rear. The largest number ol graduates the rural schools In any one county was in Buncombe, where 273 boys and girls were given diplomas or certificates of graduation from hign schools. Johnston county had a to tal of 231 white high school grad uates, and Mecklenburg had 216. There were only five graduates of rural high schools in Scotland county, 15 in Chowan and 16 in Camden. There was not a county that did not have at least one stand ard rural high school sending out Us graduates. FINAL CLEARANCE ALL SUMMER DRESSES ON SALE AT EXACTLY ONE-HALF PRICE All Summer HATS $J.OO One Group NAVY GEORGETTE DRESSES $19.95 Values Many New Fall Numbers Included. $14*98 Wright-Balcer Co. 107 N. LaFayettc St. Shelby, N. C. STATEMENT OF BUDGET POSITION, 6 MONTHS SCHOOL TERM CLEVELAND COUNTY. FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,1929. Current Expenses General Control --14,244.28 Instructional Service--214,328.32 Operation Plants---— -9,228.19 Auxiliary Agencies--16,480.37 Fixed Charges ..--—1,390.48 Charter District per capita- 12,320.30 TOTAL ..-__$268,000.94 Capital Expenses BuildiriK __„____$68,691 89 Libraries- 100.00 Trucks _ 3,260.12 Charter Dist. per capita_ 3,399.24 Emergency Fund_1,141.84 TOTAL__-_ 76,593.09 Debt Service Expense Special Building Fund___$13,167.13 Sinking Fund and Bonds_ 1,662.25 Per Capita Cities ______ . 7,104.00 TOTAL. $21,933.92 Current Revenue State Funds--- $50,178.97 Fines and Forfeitures-23,212.70 Dog Tax-- 4,80215 County Line School- 1,053.01 Taxes_-. 203,185.62 Other- 911.26 TOTAL .$283,343.71 Capital Revenue State Loans_$50,000.00 Bonds_ 12,500.00 Sale of Property_ 654.63 Taxes_ 9,484.88 Other ..—..132.50 TOTAL . $72,772.01 Debt Service Re^lpue Notes from Districts__-$ 978.00 Taxes.... 22.763.72 TOTAL . $23,74172 Cash Balance End Of Year Current Expense- $13,507.34 Capital Outlay (Deficit!_ 1,523.87 Debt Service_ 3,565.72 TOTAL . $15,549.19 GEO. G. SCOTT & CO. Certified Public Accountants. Charlotte, N. C. WARD’S Home Furnishing Sale You who havp not already attended this most interesting showing of Fall Furni ture and Furnishings owe it to yourself to do so. Here you will find such things as you have always wanted to make yf>ur home more attractive. 'Prices are surprisingly low—for such exceptionally fine quality. Popularly Approved .. . Popularly Priced 3 - Piece Living Room Suite Unusually attractive and comfortable Coil springs in the cushion seat, care —two deep chairs and spacious davenport, cov ered with jacquard ve lour in charming new fall colors.. Frames of solid hardwood in brown mahogany finish ful workmanship and the use of all quality materials, make this a wonderful value for either large home or cozy apartment. Easy Time Payment Plan. Dining Room Suite Featured at $109-5° Ward’s Low Cash Price Magnificence and dignity are reflect ed in this beautiful 8-piece dining room suite of English Renaissance style—its walnut veneer surface hand rubbed to a satin finish. An ideal suite—five side chairs, host chair, six-foot pedestal extension table and buffet. Matching pieces are priced separately. Easy Payment Plan, $13.00 Down; $11.00 Monthly. The Smarter Summer Frock* In A Special CLEARANCE SALE $5*95 k Everv clever woman will take advan tage of such values! This selling in cludes all of our better frocks . . . . sleeveless sport silks; fragile, flower print chiffons; printed silks, long sleeved and short • . . Dresses that you may wear all Fall. The prices are almost unbelievably low. Golden Crest Chiffon Hose Features the Narrow French Heel $1.25 Hose of a gossamer sheer ness ... yet you will be amazed at their durabil ity! Every pair is clear, lovely silk to the picot top. Full-fashioned, with lisle-reinforced feet. In suntan shades and the darker fall tones. Long-Wearing Service Weight Wash Fabric at Summer Clearance Prices FAST COLOR PRINTS 16c yd. to 35c yd. Smart variety of colorf and designs. BARGAINS IN GINGHAMS 10c yd. to 29c yd, Smooth crisp weaves— clear colors. FINE PERCALES 16c yd. to 25c yd. For school dresses — many home uses. Now is the time to lay in a big supply of dainty dress material 139-141 S. LaFAYETTE ST. SH ELBY, N. C. PHONE NO. 167. STORE HOURS: 8 A. M. to 6 P. M. 8 A. M. to 9 P. M. SATURDAY.
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