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TRADE WITH YOUR HOME MERCHANTS 3* ’** *!' *!" *1* *1* *J« *5* «{* *S* •£•«!• <fi* *fi» ►!* *2* <• •> <* «£•« vol. ?>:; no. 12 Kings Mountain Herald <. <• *4, 4.4, ^ READ THE ADS IN THIS CAPER • v •!« *{• *!• »2» *!• v %« *|< •> «J« »*• »J* .*« »j. <g» »*. ••• »j. «| KINGS MOUNTAIN, N. C. THURSDAY". MAY Uu, VKJo *1.50 A VivMi l\ ADVANCE .SHEIJiY K1WANIS -Ax\D H u SIN ESS MEN’S CLUH HAVE JOINT JViEETIN G The Kiwants Club of Shelby and the Business Men's Club of Kings Mountain held a joint meeting at the Woman’s Club building last week Messrs George Baltimore and Mon roe Rhea were in charge of the pro gram. Attorney J. K. Davis welcomed the visiting Club of Shelby and the response was made by Clyde lloey v. ho was given a real ovation by the -clubs as the next Governor of North Carolina. Stale senator t an rnompson oi Shelby gave a brief review of the work of the general assembly, and stated that the people were being taxed entirely too heavily. He said that he thought the taxpayer was due a little consideration when the laws were being made and especial ly those concerning paying taxes. Charlie Burrus, secretary of the Shelby Kiwanis Club, gave some of the advantages of Kiwanis interna tional. The main speaker of the evening, who was introduced by Mr. Monroe Rhea, was Mr. C. A. Williams, Char lotte dry goods merchant. He refer red to the Piedmont Section of the Oarolinas as the “garden spot" of the south. He recalled the improve ments that had been made in roads, schools, and living conditions in the last 4ft years, since he lived in Cleve land county. JUNIOR LEGION BASEBALL IMPROVING The Cleveland County American Legion Junior baseball players were united as an all-star group Tuesday afteruoon for a practice game with a picked Junior Club from Gaston county. The game was played at the Cleveland Cloth Mills park at Shelby with the Gaston county club compos ed of Junior stars and ex-junior stars winning by the score of 8 to 7 % The Cleveland county juniors, play ing under the Kings Mountain Le gion Post colors, were pretty ragged at the first of the game but settled down and were playing a beautiful game when the contest bad to be called at the sixth inning to make ground preparations lor a later gatno “Big" Peeler hit a home run with the bases loaded, while- Blanton got three itOUules in three trips to the plate, to be the stars of the Cleve land county team in this game. It is expected that the boys will play as a county team in most of the games in the future and will develop into a strong team when they smooth out the raggedness due to lack of team play Tuesday, that being the first game played as an all-star group. The Gaston county club played, as expected, abang-up game due to the experience of some of theeir players A practice game between the C.leve laud county junior all-star group and the Neisler Mills semi-pro team is expected to be played at Speed way Park here Thursday afternoon at four o’clock. PUPILS TO GIVE RECITAL A The pupils of Miss Virginia Par sons will present a recital on Thurs day evening of June 0. at 8:15 o’ clock. at the Central school auditor ium. The public is cordially to at tend. LARGE BIRD KILLED NEAR HERE Mr. George Lewis, who lives about turee miles north of Kings Moun tain near Lewis Dairy, was display ing a large bird he had shot and kill «d Saturday morning. Mr. Lewis no ticed the bird flying over a pond near his home, with a fish in its mounth. The bird measured five feet and nine inches from wing to wing. It was undecided as to the species of the bird, some saving that it was an eagle, while others said that it was a fish hawk. VIRGINIA BANK LOOTED FORK UNION, Va„ May 29—Us ing a machine gun and a pistol, two youthful gunmen held up and rob bed the Fluvanna county bank here of between $2,500 and $:.!,000 in cur rency and cash at 10:30 o'clock this morning, escaping in a small coupe. RED CROSS iU iVlfcfcT The annual meeting Kings Mountain Red Chapter will be held at Hall Thursday evening, at eTght o’clock. All are urged to be present. of the Cross the City June o, members DAVIDSON COLLEGE ALUMNI TO MEET Davidson, N. C., May 111) -Eugene Neisler, of Kings Mountain, is a member of the Alumni Council of the Davidson College Alumni Asso ciation which will meet at the regu lar commencement to be held here June 1—4. The Alumni Council 'will meet first on Saturday night, June 1, for a business session and a discus sion of the social life on the David son campus. A brief period will be devoted to a discussion of athletics at Davidson. Another meeting of the council will be held Sunday nigh: for a discussion of the religious sit uation at Davidson. All discussions will be lead by newly elected mem bers of the council from the gradua ting class, and will be supervised by members of the group. BIBLE SCHOOL AT A. R. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The Vacation Church School will open Monday morning, June 3rd at 8:30. All children between the ages of four and fourteen are cordially in vited. There will be adequate care and supervision at 11 times. Cours es for each age group will be offered Miss Elizabeth Ware is in charge, supported by a cimpetent faculty ! Christian workers who are willing to give of their time that God’s little ones may grow into the full life. If your child does not have this opportunity in your own church, feel perfectly free to enroll here. The school is in session for two weeks, from 8:30 to 11:30 each day. There | are no charges in connection with ' the school. I CRESCENT 5c TO $1.00 STORE TO OPEN Mr. F. E. Biggerstaff recently an nounced that his firm has leased the ; property at 213 N. Mountain St., the building that was formerly occupied by Keeter Grocery. The name of the new store will he, Crescent 5c to $1.00 Store. According to Mr. Biggerstaff, the new store will be able to to com pete with the chain stores on an equal footing. For the past several years he has studied the big syndi cates and their methods of operation He also thoroughly understands chain store merchandising. Mr. Big gerstaff's operation and merchand dising methods will include the lat est, most economic findings of Va riety storekeeping. Not only does Mr. Biggerstaff intend to maintain the highest standards of operation, hut also he-plans to carry the best quality of merchandise available. Mr. Biggerstaff is very desirous that the people of Kings Mountain do not consider the new store as a chain store. We quote his own words “Of course we intend to run the store according to the best store keeping methods; the store will he independently owned and operated. This is advantageous to the store to its patrons, and to the community It will be possible for us to meet chain store competition from outside organizations, and in so doing keep in circulation in the local communi ty a large amount of money that ' would otherwise go outside.'' I The building is being completely remodeled, into a distinctly modern and attractive store, with a complete lew front and show windows. Mr. Biggerstaff has recently returned from New York on a buying trip and is now' in Atlanta selecting merchan disc for his opening. The counters throughout the new store are to be of the most modern *vpe — identical with those used in the large city Variety stores. All merchandising will be done from the counters themselves, and the walls will bear plaque displays. Mr. Biggerstaff deserves the hear ty congratulations of the town for his new enterprise. The store, as planned, will be a great credit to us i and a splendid addition to the at- 1 J iractiveness of the business section. 1 State And National News Condensed In Brief Form National News— WASHINGTON. May 29.—Presi dent Roosevalt went into session late this afternoon with Senator liar rison of .Mississippi and Representa tive Doughton of North Carolina, chairman of the finance and ways and means committees which hand led Nit A legislation. The meeting was taken as one to survey the wreckage of the emergency Nit A by i he Supreme Court and to consider salvaging of fundamental principles. NHW YORK, May 29.—Mrs. Em ma Gloeekner, of Los Angeles, sister of Bruno Richard Hauptmann, lias gone to Trenton with her attorney, Vincent A. Marco, to present "new evidence” to the New Jersey author-' ties calculated to establish her con victed brother’s innocence of the Lindbergh kidnaping and murder. Marco, a Hollywood, Cal., lawyer, said he had enough evidence and wit n-sses to “show conclusively” that 1 lie kidnapping was an inside job. FRESNO, Calif., May 29.—Four army fliers were killed today when their big bombing plane from Matli ir field, Sacramento, crashed in Se quoia Hark. The plane was one of 25 ships from Hamilton field participating in maneuvers. Officials at the field said they had not yet received otlicial notification of the accident. WASHINGTON, May 29.—A volun tarv code structure, under a revived blue eagle, was being seriously con sidered today by administration leaders to replace the compulsory provisions of the recovery law inval idated by the Supreme court. COLON, Panama, May 29.—An a niazing account of finding Paul Red fern, American aviator who disap peared eight years ago, living as i "medicine man” in the jungle of Dutch Guiana was related today by Tom Roche. The informant, a Germon born American citizen, said he lived for three months in 1933 with Redfern who vanished while on a flight from Brunswick, Ga., to Rio de Janeiro. NEW YORK, May 29.—Joseph L Steinmetz, 22 year old divinity stud ent, was convicted of manslaughter in the first degree early today for tlie hotel room slaying of his 17 year old bride, former Hollywood, Calif., high school girl. He faces a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison, although the jury “strongly" recommended mercy. PROVIDENCE, R. I., May 29—Tex lile workers “must tight back any attempt to increase work hours, re duce wages, or take away any of the things gained within the last twenty odd months" Thomas F. McMahon, president of tne United Textile Wel kers of America declared here today. NEW YORK, May 29.-—Six persons were feared buried and eight more were injured today when a powerful explosion of undeterined origin de molished a three-story brick build ing on the east side of Manhattan, Near panic reigned in the vicinity following the blast. NEW YORK. May 29.—Hugh S. Johnson, the first administrator of NR A, returned today t the circle of presidential advisors and went 'o work drafting a tentative plan to continue the regulation of industry under codes of fair practices. Johnson, The Associated Press learned, was invited to the White House today to talk over the situa tion caused by the ruling of the Su preme Court. WASHINGTON, May 29—The cot ton textile industry committee was expected to adopt a resolution to day calling upon all manufacturers to maintain present minimum wages and maximum hours. Members of the committee said at the noon recess of its all day meeting that details of the resolu tion depended only on the decision of the gathering as to the extent to which it might properly go. —State News— RALEIGH, May tit*. Shoe-making will soon !>■> added to tli ■ stale pris on's industries. /lie lftt’5 general assembly made an appropriation tor the prison to manufacture shoes for the inmates •of state institutions. STATESVILLE, May 29.—States ville merchants want the blue eagle to stay. The Statesville Retail Code Asso ciation, including the general mer chants, at a special meeting last tight decided to continue the hours, wages, and opening and closing imes in effect under NRA The as sociation telegraphed President Roosevelt informing hint of its de cision and expressing hope that a stronger and better recovery act can be formulated at once.” RALEIGH, May 29.—The sales tax is North Carolina's largest revenue producer. The tax, with nine basic foods ex empted, has netted $7,022,912.42 this fiscal year. The income tax, former ly the chief source of revenue, nett ed $7,013,753.93. These figures are as of May 27. At the same time last year the sales ax had yielded $5,421,336.54 and the 'ncome tax $5,640,747. CHARLOTTE. May 29.—The .Nor h Carolina Food Dealers Association oday voted to employ attorneys to ■ est in the courts the constitution ■lily of the state sales tax. SNOW HILL, N. C„ May 29—The Greene county commissioners will meet in special session here Thurs day to consiuer calling an election on setting up county liquor stores RALEIGH. May 29—The state hoard of health Tuesday afternoon had officially listed 36 cases of In fantile paralysis in the state this month. The previous record number for any May was six. RALEIGH, May 29.—Governor Eh ringhaus today announced the pa role of nine state's prisoners. WAKE FOREST, May 29.--Jose phus Daniels, United States ambas sador to Mexico, told the Wake For est College graduating class last night that millions of Americans to day wished 'he Supreme Court did not have the right to declare a con gressional act unconstitutional. CHARLOTTE, May 29.—A basic question lor the American people to decide in the itear future, in the op inion of Jouett Shouse, president of the American Liberty League, is "whether they wish to run their gov eminent or allow the government to run them." Shouse, speaking here last night at a public meeting sponsored by the Charlotte Chapter of the league, said: i "Personally, i have no doubt what the answer to that question will be provided the people are given a clear understanding of its meaning." REYNOLDS FACTORIES STICK TO THE CODE WINSTON-SALEM, May 2».— Wage and hour schedules put into enect since signing of the cigarette code will be maintained in the R J Reynolds tobacco plants, officials of the company announced today. In answer to an inquiry, the com pany issued a statement in which it said there was 'no intention of al lowing the ruling of the United States Supreme Court on the NR A to affect the present, wage rates which have been in effect under NR A." ALBEMARLE, May 29.—Jasper Jerome Efird. 44, a textile mill exec utive, died at a liadin hospital yes terday after a loug illness. He was a son of the late John S Efird. founder of the Efird Manufae turing Company. His widow, three sons and a daughter survive. PAUL NEISLER LEADS SKEET SHOOTING Mr. P. M. Neis.er load the field of Skeet Shooters in both the 1 high score and the high aver- l age for the month of May. A prize was offered by Bridges & Hamrick Hardware, sponsors, for both high score and high av erage for the month. Mr. Neis ler’s high scare was 24 out of 25, and high average was about 23. Mr. Neisler was pushed very hard to win by Mr. W. A. Riden hour and Mr. Gene Neisler. BIEiLE SCHOOL AT LUTHERAN CHURCH MAKES GOOD START At 8:30 Monday morning the Lu theran church began its I>c»i 1 y Vaca tion Bible School with 159 scholars and 14 oflicers and teachers present. The enrollment has grown daily and 'he third day of ihe school saw an enrollment of 221 with only six ab sent. The school has manifest a fine spirit and unusually good work is being done in all departments. Mrs. •I. B. Aderholdt is superintending in a most capable way. the department which includes the Cradle Roll de partment and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades. The classes that run from the fourth through the high school grades is being superintended by Mr. Mayer. All are having a very helpful experience and it is hoped that, the attendance will continue to grow and that there will be an in creasing interest in the work being done. The School will come to a close and hold its closing exercises Friday evening, June 7th. SCOUT CABIN AL MOST COMPLETED The Boy Scout Cabin of the First Baptist church which has been und er construction for the past several weeks is almost completed. It is hoped by Scout Master Glee Bridges that the next meeting f the troop will be held in their new stone cab in. The meeting is scheduled for next Monday night. PRESBYTERIAN PASTOR ARRIVES Rev. p. D. Patrick of Latta, S. ('., arrived in Kings Mountain last week and filled the pulpit of the First Presbyterian church at the Sunday morning service. Mr. Patrick had to leave immediately after the service to fill an engagement in South Car olina. Mr. Patrick plans o bring his family to Kings Mountain this week to make their home, as Mr. Patrick has accepted the pastorate of the First Presbyterian church. The Her ald wishes to extend the Patricks a cordial welcome to the best town in t^e state. j NEW POLICEMAN MOVES HERE Mr. J. A. Burns, recently appoin: member of Cm Kings Mountain lice department, moved his fam here this week from Mt. Holly EAST END SCHOOL BROKEN INTO i The East End School was broken in to aiul a tew desks and drawers rifled Tuesday night. Chief Bryant though this was the work of small boys. RURAL ELECTRIFICA TION JUST AHEAD That rural electrification promises to he "one of the grea'est forward movements in all the history of rur al North Carolina" is the confider.' prediction of Dr Clarence lJoe. chair man of the North Carolina Rural E h etrification Committee, in present ins his formal report to Covernoi Khrintrhaus Wednesday, May 20. Significant reports from that re port are presented herewith as fol lows For Cleveland county, Dr Poe's report summarizes the results of surveys so far made as ffollows, together with state averages of to tals. Number of lines surveyed, count v 4. state 677. Length of all surveyed lines in (Cont'd on page five) GEORGE W. WARE DIES Mr. George W. Ware, age, 84, well known and highly respected citizen ol' this community died at tlte home of his (laughter. Mrs. Wray '\ illiams, Wednesday morning. air. Ware had been in declining health for some time. Mr. Ware, who has spent his en tire life in Cleveland county, is sur vived by tlire • daughters. Mrs. Wray Williams of Kings Mountain, Mrs. I-eon Ware, of 101 Bethel, and Mrs. Jasper Brinson of Pillen, tia.; six sons, John K, Ware, Tom, Henry and Robert Ware of Kings Moun tain, Wright Ware of Spruce Fine and George Ware of Shelby. He is also survived by 29 grand children. Funeral services were held at K1 Bethel church today (Thursday) at 3:00 o'clock with Rev. J. W. Wil liams, pastor of Central Methodist church and Rev J. N. Wise, pastor of 101 Betliel church in charge. Interment was made in tlte church cemetery. BABY SHOW STAGED IN EAST KINGS MOUNTAIN Tin* Mothers Class of Grace ehur <f1) East Kings Mountain. staged a paby Show Saturday night at East /school auditorium. The stage was at tractively arranged for the show and an entertainment of readings and inusic was provided. Prizes were « Swarded the babies as follows: first prize for girls. Catherine Nan Jeau 9autt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Gantt; second prize for girts, Betty Stone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Stone; first prize for boys, Eugene Stroup, son of Mr and Mrs John Stroup; secoud prize to boys, Ralph Emory. The judges were Mrs. Arthur Hay, Mrs. Pride Ratterree and Mrs A. H. Patterson. i ATTEND FUNERAL AT CHERRY VILLE A large number of Kings Mountain people attended the funeral services of Mr. Will Aderholt at Cherryvillo last Friday. Among them were his brother, J. E. Aderholdt, Mrs. Ader holdt, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ader holdt, Hubert Aderholdt, Mrs. M. M Carpenter. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hi denhour, W H. McGinnis, J. S Maun a.v, \V K. Maitney, R. L. Mauney, Mr and Mrs. S. A. Mauney, Aubrey .Mauney, Mrs. F. E. Finger, Mr and Mrs George Mauney, Mrs. Laura Mauney and Miss Lucy Kiser. COACH FULKERSON RESIGNS FROM HIGH SCHOOL t - W. J. Fulkerson who for tlie past •our years has been football, bas ketball and baseball coach ot the Kings Mountain -High School resign ed this week to accept a position villi the Noisier Mills. Mr. Fulker son a,so taught science in the high school. Coach Fulkerson has made a very good record during his coach ing period here, winning more than one half of all the games his team played. V Through STATE CAPITOL KEYHOLES ( Bv Bess Hinton Silver) T1MK BOMB U. S. Pane, the Bladen boonishell tiiat exploded more than once in 1st:',5 House of Re presentatives, is laying plans to put some dynamite under his Bladen •omity political enemies in the 1SU7 senate. Page avows ‘ne will be elect 'd to the Upper Branch asid plans to yet a man of his own thinking in '•he House. Then he hopes to sweep he "Elizabethtown ring" clean. Dur ng tlie recent session Page and Sen tor Bunn Frink of Southport, cross d swords several times, often tot ho teat amusement of their colleagues. **** SUMMERS1LH Down in the Third Congressional District you in find plenty of people to tell you no State Senator Ed Stwnmersill of ■ nslow, is going to attempt to un arse Congressman “Hap" Barden i tile primaries next spring. Bar (Coat'd on page four)
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