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TRADE WITH YOUR HOME MERCHANTS ♦ 4* 4» 4» 4• 4* *1* »!• 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4» 4* 4* 4* 4» 4* 4* 4*4 VOL 33 NO. 13 Kings Mountain Herald KINGS MOUNTAIN, N. C. THURSDAY, JUNK fi. {-S’********************* READ THE APS IN THIS PAPER • 4* 4* 4« 4. 4* 4.4* 4.4.4,4.4.4.4,4* 4,4,4* 4.4 $1.50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE State And National News Condensed In Brief Form —National News— SPARTANBURG, S. June 5. -—Steps were taken today to preveal recurrence of a near riot which de veloped yesterday at Tucapau Mills as workers were registering to re turn to work when the mill reopens Monday after being closed since Feb 21 by a strike. DETROIT. June 5.—Tom Baird, manager of the House of David b:|.e ball team disclosed here that he had wired Babe Ruth an offer of $20,000 to play with the bewhiskered nine for the rest of the season. Baird said the Bambinio would not have to grow whiskers to piay with the «lub. WASHINGTON, June 5. A possi bility that the government's taxing power might be used to effectuate a new, long-range NRA program was discTo’sed today b.t chairman Dough ton tD.. N. 0.,) of the house ways and means committee as administra tion leaders sought legislation for a temporary skeletonised recovery or ganization. ST. PAUL. June 5. — A woman with whom he had been keeping com pany betrayed Volney Davis, Barker Karpis gangster who pleaded guilty to conspiracy In the kidnaping of Edward G. Bremer, St. Paul uanke., it was learned from an authoritative source today. GENEVA, June 6.—Employers' del egates in the United States’ delega tion to the inlet national tabor con ference, which opened here today, re fused tonight to join the employer delegates of other nations in a move ment to stifle action toward an in ternational 40-hour week for labor. % WASHINGTON, June 5.—Presi dent Roosevelt and his cabinet to day agreed that the social security bill now before the senate is on "sound constitutional grounds.” TACOMA, Wash., June 5.—Hot on file trail of George Weyerhaeuser's kidnapers after the tell-tale appear ance of one of the $20,000 ransom bills in eastern Oregon, the nation’* man-hunters labored today to break the case wide open’ by tomorrow ev ening. A former big time Portland boot legger was reported by Capt. Jack Keegan of the Portland police de tectives to be sought in the belief he might be the ’’pot-bellied man” de Kcribed by the nine-year-old victim as one of his kidnapers. TOLEDO, O., June 5.—A condition of virtual industrial paralysis fell upon this city of more than 300,000 population today as union electrical workers went on strike, causing a serious shortage of power. One alter another, huge factories shut down—unable to operate with out electricity—and city officials pre dieted before day was done more than 30,000 industrial workers would be idle. KANSAS CITY, June 5—Thous ands of lowland dwellers hastened the evacuation of flood threatened homes and farms today as the crests of the water-burdened Missouri and Kaw rivers raced to the junction here. WASHINGTON, June -5.—Democra tic leaders in Congress said today President Roosevelt was planning to submit additional legislation, before the end of the present session to re place NllA's invalidated code struc ture. Aside from the immediate plans to retain a skeleton NRA set-up with extremely restricted functions, the form of future legislation has yet to be determined, however. The Presi dent is personally studying the pos sibilities. PARIS, June 5.—The new govern ment of France was overthrown to day by a chamber of Deputies vote of 254 to 252, r —State News— RALEIGH, June 3. The people of the state will be able to drive all the way over to WrighUville Beach for the first time in its history, as soon as the new bridge is built from Har bor Island across to the beach, prop er, W. Vance Raise, chief highway en gineer pointed out today. RALEIGH, June 5 —Bids on eleven road projects estimated to cost $432. 400 will be opened by the Highway and Public Works Commission June. 11th. The projects are in Edgecombe, Itobeson, Perquimans, Onslow, Per son, Greenville, Warren, Caswell, Ca barrus, Catawba, Macon and Transyl vania counties. RALEIGH, June 5. — Hamilton Fish, President Franklin Roose velt's New Vork congressman, is manifestly angling for the Republi can vote in North Carolina in the next national convention of his party RALEIGH, June 6.—Election dates had been set today in all the 18 counties which the 1935 legislature j authorized to vote on the question oti establishing county liquor control systems. I RALEIGH, June 5.—Chairman C* pus M. Wayniolt’a call on former Chairman B. B. Jeffress of the State Highway and Public Works Commis sion astonished the new head of that department. WALLACE, June 5— A crowd esti mated at from 4,000 to 5,000 was on hand last night for the formal open ing of the Wallace strawberry festi val. RALEIGH, June 4.—“Dry" judges will be sought by the United Dry Forces in their effort to enjoin the several county elections on liquor stores. WINSTON-SALEM, June 5— Jud ge Don F. Phillips believes the death penalty should supplant life impris onment as the punishment for kid naping in North Carolina. Judge Phillips told the Forsyth county grand jury that unless the death penalty is provided, the state would become a mecca tor western gangs. RALEIGH, June 5.—Cases of in fantile paralysis reported in North Carolina since May 1 stood at 52 to day. The newest cases to be record ed at the state board of health here were one each from Edgecombe and Sampson counties. DAVIDSON, June 5.—Davidson College's collegiate year came to a close yesterday with graduation of 124 seniors and the traditional lower ing of the '35 class flag. The valedictory address at the Pfith graduating exercises was made by John M. Douglas, of Davidson, and the salutatory address by Robert T. Coit, of Richmond, Va. STATE BOARD ACTS TODAY ON BUDGET RALEIGH, June 5,—The state hoard of vocational education will meet here today to discuss budget matters and the general vocational training program for the next school year. The 1933 legislature appropriated $146,000 for the first and ..160,000 for the second year of the next bien nium for vocational education. These amounts compare with $90,000 for iach of the past two years. CYLDE HOEY SPEAKS TO SALEM GRADUATES Winston-Salem, June 5.—"Woman md Government” were discussed by Clyde R. Hoey, of Shelby, in his ad lress at Salem college commence ment exercises Monday in Memorial hall. There were 42 who received theis degree, and of this number sev en were graduated “cum laude.” In his address Mr. Hoey directed attention to the enlarged activity or women, the equipment, preparation and attributes necessary for a suc cessful career In all relations of life. ONE FOUND GUILTY AND TWO BOUND OVER IN RECORDER’S COURT George Wright, white, wan found guilty of drunkenness, trespassing, and vagrancy. He was sentenced to three months on the roads. Allen Thompson, colored, and Lo ronziu Camby, white, were charged with disposing of stolen goods. This case was transferred to Gaston coun ty court, as it was alleged that the propet ij was disposed of iu Gaston county. Alien Thompson and Loronzin Camby were bound over to Superior Court under $300 bond charged with stealing a quantity of chickens from W. H. McGinnis. Several other cases were called and continued. POSTAL SERVICE COUNCIL MEETS The Postal Service Council of three counties, Cleveland, Ruther ford and Polk counties, was held in Mill Springs, Polk county. May 30th. The Rural Carriers of Cleveland met and elected officers and delegates. The officer for Cleveland county are: President, C. P. Goforth; vice president. George Dover, Shelby; secretary-treaeurer, A. F. Collins of Kings Mountain; f executive commit ten, i. W. Gee, A,awndale, J. W. Hartgrove, "Shelby, A. A. Rtchaid, Caear. The delegates to the Stale meeting whreb meets in Chapel Hfll N. CV. Ally A. are: 6. V. Hawkins. Shelby, C. P. Goforth and A. P Collins of Kings Mountain; alterna tes: Chas. Wells, Shelby, as? any others that will go. The place for next year’s meeting was left to a committee which will be held in Rutherford county. There was large crowd present and dinner was served. Music was furnished by the Harris String Band, of Harris North Carolina. LUTHERAN BIBLE SCHOOL CLOSES f KiDAY NIGHT The Daily Vacation Bible school which has been in progress at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church since May 27th, will come to a ciose to morrow, The school litis been a com plete success anti a fine spirit has been manliest throughout the entire school i he closing progiam w ill be given Friday night in the Sunday School auditorium, at which service, the various classes and department-’ will demonstrate something of what has been accomplished during these two weeks. At this time also, the pit pils who have been faithful in at tendance and work will be awarded certificates ami recognition made oT the school's work. This dosing pro tram will begin at 7 o'clock anil the "fiends, parents and members of St. datlhew's Congregation are most ■ordia'.ly invited to attend. ANSELL BEAUTY SHOP OPENS Tlie Ansell Beauty Shop opened in Kings Mountain this week in the same building which was formerly occupied by the Bon Ton Beauty Shoppe on Hast Mountain street. The^ three operators, Mrs. Price Howerf Misses Ollie Hartsell and Elizabeth Outeu extend a cordial invitationjto all the ladies of Kings Mountain t nd vicinity to visit their shop for f rst class beauty work. The building tas been redecorated and is very stt ac tive. MEET DEATH IN FLOOD V Word was received last week of the drowning of Mr. and Mrs. Phifer and son in the Western flood. Mrs. Phifer was a cousin of Mrs. K. \V. Neal of this place and was reared In the home of Mrs. Neal’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. It. S. Galloway, of Due i West, S. C. An amazing story of an amazing man—a story that has thrilled millions with each telling—the story of JEAN VALJEAN — BECAUSE HE STOLE A LOAF OF BREAD . . . . The law made a monster ol him! It will be told ANEW in the ’ KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD beginning this issue, on page four—one ep isode each week for six weeks—start with the FIRST! 115 Now in The Employ ment of Local E. R. A. NEW TOWN OFFICIALS SWORN IN - I The members of the Town Board were sworn in office Mon- j day night by J. R. Davis, local at- i torney. The board is composed of i Joe Neisler, Jim Willis, J. B. Mauney, R. C. Gold and W. K. • Mauney. All but Mr. W. K. Maun ey were on the board for the last term. Mayor J. E. Herndon was also given the oath of office. The term of office of the above are for two years After the formality of swearing the board in and Mayor a regular meeting was held and only routine busi ness was transacted. A. H. Patterson and Charlie Thomasson were given the oath of office for the town school board FIRST MEETING OF . C. T. U. HELD HERE Organized in May, (he Wonie Christian Temperance Union held first meeting Wednesday, June 5, in the educational building of tlie Asso elate Reformed Presbyterian church. The devotional service and business meeting was presided over by Mrs, W. A. ParaonR, president. The secre tary's report showed a growth In / membership. “"'Mrs. W. H. Lindsay, president of the state temperance organization, was one of the speakers on this oc casion. She emphasized the inten sive educational plan and program being launched, particularly among 'he children of the nation. She sug gested that alcohol education in the public and church schools be stress ed as a part of the practical work of the local W. C. T. U. She also outlined and discussed new mem bership plans. Mrs. T. H. Pletnmons of Charlotte, followed Mrs Lindsay as a speaker. The next meeting of the local or ganization will be held the first Wed nesday in July at Boyce Memorial A. R. P. church. All who are inter ested are cordially invited to attend. FIRE DESTROYS LUNCH STAND Fire almost completely destroyed the lunch stand of J. W. Cloutzo on North Piedmont avenue 2:30 a. m Friday morning. About $300 to $400 damage was estimated to have been done, it was reported to Fire Chief Brady King that thp fire was of in cendiary origin. This was reported to the State Fire Marshall and an investigation will he made. It was understood that no Insurance was carried. Fven though the fire was in the dead of the night every member of the volunteer department answer • d the call except one. I MRS. HAMRICK’S OFFICE HOURS CHANGED The office hours of Mrs. Mae Ham rick, who is in charge of the Feder al Relief work in and around Kings Mountain have been changed to Mon day and Thursday mornings between nine and ten o'clock. Formerly Mrs. Hamrick was in her office every morning except Saturday Mrs. Hajtt rick will continue to be in Kings Mountain every day but will not be in her office. FILE BANKRUPT PAPERS W P. Ware and I.awrence Ware filed papers seeking extension of time for settlement with creditors in the V. S. District Court at Char lotte this week. These papers were I filed under the revised bankruptcy lews. Assets were listed at $8,000 while debts at $4,812. INFANT DIES Til'* throe-months old infant of Mr and Mrs. Krnest Yates died Wedties ' ty following a two weeks illness. Interment was marie this afternoon in Mountain Rest cemetery. A total of 115 men ami women are |»ow employed by the local 15. K. A. hi the six projects they are working. One project is at the Park Grace School and is in charge of Ed Cald ' ell. About 15 iimn are employed on lie job. They are grading the school 'grounds, and putting tip a rock wall. The ball park project is under the direction of Lee Calhoun and about do men are employed here. Tennis courts are being made, the grounds beautified, and the ball park is be ing graded. Recently this crew of workmen completed the grading of two streets in Kings Mountain. § And now for one of tlie most inter osting pieces of work done by the 15. R. A. The sewing room at the Cen tral School building of which Mrs. Will Bird is in charge. From 1G to 18 women are employed here making baby clothes. Every piece of cloth is used, even tile scraps are used to make baby shoes, caps, etc. The colored sewing room is at the colored school, and is in charge of Lizzie llarry. Overalls and play suits ir the rieedy children are made re. About 18 women are employed Seven garden foremen are employ to inspect the gardens of the re lief workers. Every relief worker is required to have a garden, they are furnished seed and fertilizer, and ' their gardens are inspected once a week by the gardeu foremen. The sanitary project is in charge, of Mr. Beam. Six men are employed to inspect and remedy unsanitary conditions. | Mrs. Mae Hamrick is in charge of all E. R. X. work in and around Kings Mountain. SWANNANOA YOUTH BURIED HERE George LeMaster, lit year old son ot Mr and Mrs. John LeMaster of Swannanoa, died last Thursday in an Asheville hospital from injuries re ceived ten days previously when an automobile in which he was riding with a voting friend, plunged down an embankment on the Asheville Swannanoa highway. The body of young LeMaster was brought to Kings Mountain Saturday and funeral services held at the \Ve3 leyan church, interment following at Mountain Rest cemetery. Hex. \V. C. Lovin, pastor of the local church, was assisted by Rev. Karl Armstrong, of Gastonia, in con ducting the services The father of the voting man spent all of his boyhood days in Kings Mountain and has many friends here, who sympathize with him and hta family in the tragic passing of his son. Through STATE CAPITOL KEYHOLES ( By Bess Hinton Silver) AMUSING Along about i tr -> ■ ime of the year preceding State wide primaries, candidates for tits big posts begin to visit Washington lo ascertain how they stand with the boys from the home-State who have proved their vote-getting ability. So far, not a single one has returned discouraged. The lads who get to Congress must be good at polities and must be better to stay there. They know better than to give office seekers the impression that his Con gressman is not his friend. It’s the old army game of science and skill but it still works, SCRAPPING — North Carolina power industries are going after the Rayburn bill, now in the tTnnted States Senate, out in the open. Some of the companies are running adver tisements in the State newspapers giving the public their side of the t-ase. Privately some power officials express the opinion that there is so much of the undesirable in the meas are to put unprecedented control of local business in the hands of the federal Power Commission that the public can be trusted to decide 3 gainst the Rayburn bill Be that as it may. Tar Heel members of Con front'd on page four)
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