Newspapers / The Kings Mountain Herald … / Oct. 31, 1935, edition 1 / Page 1
Part of The Kings Mountain Herald (Kings Mountain, N.C.) / About this page
This page has errors
The date, title, or page description is wrong
This page has harmful content
This page contains sensitive or offensive material
J ■ TRADE WITH YOUR HOME MERCHANTS Kings Mountain Herald *++*#*********44+ >•■>■♦♦♦» READ THE ADS IN THIS CAPER •<"M*+<•+•!•❖ 4* ❖+4** <•+<•<•+* •fr*M VOt. 33 NO. 44 KINGS MOUNTAIN, N. C. THURSDAY, OCT. 31, 1935. FIVE CENTS PER COPY State And National News Condensed In Brief Form —National News— COLUMBIA, S. C„ Oct. 30.—Court •action to nullify Governor Olin John •ston’s military control of the state highway department was indicated today by reliable sources. The govenmr, however, obviated a possibility of federal court litiga tion today by releasing state high way funds sufficient to meet bonded ‘obligations. - i ROME, Oct. 30.—Premier Musso Jini today put the nation on a six months diet to fight the sanctions imposed by the League of Nations. The first of the measures, efft^t Ive November 5 ordered restricted :sale of meats to reduce , the neces sity of imports. Rstrietive measures were also put oil public dining. TIENTSIN, China, Oct. 30.— Ja panese military and diplomatic au thorities imposed a strong hand over north China today with a formal de mand on Chinese officials for imme diate liquidation of anti-Japanese and anti-Manchukuan elements. Major General Pada, commander of the Japanese garrison in Tien tsin followed up the ultimatum with a statement that Japan “fears for the welfare of China's 400,000,000 people as well as peace in the Ori-' ent." PARIS, Oct. 30— Plana for the construction of 24 large, all-metal bombing planes for the French air force were announced today. They wil) be turned out before the cfW <ot the year. LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 30.— Monday will be officially observed aS ‘‘Will Rogers day" in Arkansas under proclamation of Gov. J. Mjl Futrell. It is the famous humorist’s birthday.. PARIS, Oct. 30.—Informed circles said today British and French navy army and air chiefs were drafting a plan for full wartime cooperation be tween the two nations in the Medir terranean. Officials said French naval officers now in London will be followed there by army and air experts, to work out a practical application of a Franco- British agreement under article XVI of the League of Nia-j tions covenant, (This is the article which provides for sanctions against an aggressor). NEW YORK, Oct. 30—The start of a rescue expedition to seek Paul Redfern, missing American flier who may be alive in Dutch Guiana, ap peared today to be less than two weeks distant. NEW YORK. Oct. 30—The liner Exarb reported today that a fire a< board her has been extintinguished and that her disabled steering gear has been repaired. WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.—Reliable sources said today the AAA had rea ched a tentative decision on the a mount of the 1935 corn loan. Indica tions were that it would be 45 cents a bushel. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Oct. 30.. —Although relatively few bodies have been recovered authorities said today additional information tended to confirm the estimate of 2,000 dead in last week's hurricane and cloud burst. The actual number which died In roaring torrents of water probably never will be known. The matjority of those who died were believed to have been swept out to sea. —State News— MT. HOLLY, Oct. 30—C. W. Bau com, 46, secretary and assistant treasurer of the American Yarn and Processing company, died here in the vault of the company’s office a bout noon today of a self-inflicted bullet wound in the heart. RALEIOH, Oct. 30.—While most observers agree that there is proba bly more drinking and drunkenness in North Carolina than ever before very few agree that this is beca|se of the legalization of the sale o;-f liquor in 17 counties. For while the number of arrests for drunkenness lias increased in some of these “wet’ counties, they have also increased in most of the ’<dry” counties, the rec ords show. RALEIGH, Oct. 30.—There are now 23,522 teachers actually employ ed in the public schools of North Carolina, the largest number since the state took over operation of' the institutions in 1931, Lloyd Griffin, secretary of the State School Com mission said today. RALEIGH, Oct 30.Counsel on both sides agreed today to allow Judge G Vernon Cowper to determine the is sues of fact and law in the Southern Bell Telegraph company’s contest of a utilities commission telephone rate reduction order and the jury whicfy jit took all. day yesterday to select in Wake superior court was dismiss ed. '■ -. '. " 'i i -‘ ■ -• -r —— SHELBY, Oct. 30.—Fire, estimat ed by the owners to have done dam ag of $30,000, swept , the main store room and stock of the C. J. H^inv< rick and Sons store at Boiling Springs, near here, early today. Five warehouses and a cotton gin with 500 bales of cotton in the yard, o<v ? * ed by the same firm, escaped. RALEIGH, Oct. 30.—Flags on state buildings here flew at halt mast today as the capital moifrned the death of Associate Justice Willis James Brogden of the North Caroli na supreme court. Justice Brogden died late yester day at his home in Durham after an illness of several months with a com plication of diseases. He was in his 58th year. He served on the s'u prerne court bench for nine y'ears. DURHAM, Oet. 30.—Duke’s Blue Devils are making a return to the fundamentals this week as they pre pare for their annual game with Tennessee’s Vols, continuing a se ries which for the past three years has been probably the best-plaved in southern football. CHAPEL HILL, Oct. 30.— Plans were under way today for holding the eleventh annual North Carolina newspaper institute here January 22-24, inclusive. Dates for the institute were set yesterday at a meeting of the North Carolina Press Association’s exe‘|-| tive committee and a committee ap pointed represented the University of North Carolina. CHAPEL HILL, Oct. 30.—With the possibility that, besides seeingj one of tre best football games in the South so far this season, they may see a Southern Conference and Big Five champion crowned at the same time, between 18,000 and 20,000 grid followers are expected to be on hand at Riddick Field in Raleigh Satur1 day to see the important North Car olina-N. C. State game. accredited school guar anteed IF 15 DAY8 ADDED Mr. and Mrs. B. N. Barnes were In Raleigh over the week end in be half of a nine months term for tif< Kings Mountain high school. Mr. Highsmith told Mr. Barnes that the school would remain accredited if the 16 days were added- Mr. Barnes had feared the school would lose its standard (even if the 15 days . were added) by the failure to meet some other requirements later in the year, but Mr Highsmith has guar anteed us that Kings Mount: |rl ' High School will be an accredited member of the S. A. if a nine mon-i ths school is carried on. The flfial decision must be in by Nov. 15(h. Without 15 mote school days the school will have to take a backseat.) Citizes of Kings Mountain, we ask • for your aid and support!—Schoof Keporter. 20 ARRESTS OVER WEEK-END Twenty arrest* were made over the past week-end by the local police department The ar rests were made from Saturday dinner to Monday morning. Most of the arrests were for drunken ness and disorder. ATTEND CHURCH CELEBRATION Rev. E. C. Cooper, Synodical Mis sionary, was one of the speakers at the 60th Anniversary celebration of St. Mark’s Lutheran church, in Char lotte Tuesday evening. Rev. Mr. Cooper's subject was "Motivating a Program of Progress.” Mrs. Cooper also attended the service. Laws are like cobwebs, which may catch small flies, but let wasps and hornets break through.—Swift. REV. G. A. NICKLES of Charleston, S. C„ who will con duct a series of services at the First Presbyterian church, beginning, Mon day, Nov. 11th. Services Begin At First Presbyterian Mon. Nov. 11 Rev. G. A. Nickles, D. D., pastor of the Wesminster Presbyterian church Charleston, S. C„ is to conduct a week’s Evangelistic Meeting at the First Presbyterian church in our city. He begins his services Monday evening, November 11th, and contin uing through Sunday evening, N|:»;, 17th. Tuesday through Friday servi ces will be held twice daily. Dr. Nickles is one of the leading ministers of the South Carolina Syn od. A year ago Synod honored him by electing him Moderator, At its last annual meeting held in the First Presbyterian church of Rock Hill, S C-, praises were heard on every hand of the wonderful sermon de livered by the retiring moderator. Dr. Nickles is much beloved by his congregation but the city loves him too. He is a leader in -civic af fairs. He is an officer in the local American Degion Post. As a leader in the Exchange Club, he is a vital factor in the work of his club and the luncheon clubs of the city. We look forward to his coming to Kings Mountain. , Park For Kings Mountain Is Approved By WPA __ _ Joe H. Garrett Aged Citizen Passes Tuesday MEN’S CLUB HAS; GOOD MEETING MEN'S CLUB HEARS ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL The members of the Men's Club at their regular meeting last Thurs day evening heard Supt. B. N. Barnes and Principal F. M. Bigger staff explain the standing of the Kings Mountain High School rela tive to the Southern Association. Supt. Barnes was introduced by Rev. W. M. Boyce. The program was in charge of M. A. Ware and Dr. Bill Ramseur. It was explained by Supt. Barnes j that unless the term of the High : School was lengthened to the minl-i mum set by the Southern Associa- ( tion, the local High School would be’ taken off the accredited list. The minimum term is 175 days and the present term of the High School is 160 days. The Kings Mountain High School meets every requirement ex cept tlm length of the school year. AHer discussion by several mem bers of the club President Byrbi.1 Keeter appointed the following com mittee to confer with the Town Board and the School Board and re port -«*ack to the next meeting of the club: M. A. Ware, Glee Bridges, Wil liam Plonk, and J. B. Thomasson. J. R. Davis reported to the club that the new road which has already been surveyed connecting the new road from Gastonia with the city limits of Kings Mountain, ‘‘is just a botitms crooked as a black snake/' and'-asked that a committee be ap pointed to see what could be done about having this road straightened out. President Keeter appointed the following committee: Dr. J. E. Antho ny, Hunter Patterson, and J. R. Da vis. E. W. Fox Succeeds Wil liams As M. E. Pastor 26,812 BALES COTTON GINNED IN COUNTY The cotton census report shows that there were 26,812 bales of cotton ginned In Cleveland coun ty from the crop of 1935 prior to Oct. 18, 19-35, as compared with 19,490 bales ginned to Oct, 18, crop of 1934. T. C. Beam, Special Agent NEW MANAGER AT HOME STORE Mr. T. J. Baker is the new mana ger of the Home Stores on W. Moun tain street having replaced Mr. Lan ey Dettmar who resigned to accept a position with the Mauney Mill store Mr. Baker is from Kershaw, S. C., and is married and has one child, a son, two years old. Mr. Baker iia» been with the Home Stores fior three years, and has had several years experience in the grocery bus iness. Mr. Baker extends a cordial invitation to every one to visit his store. AMERICAN LEGION MEETING The first regular meeting of the Otis D. Green Post 155 for the new Legion year will be held at the Wo man's Club Tuesday evening, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p. m. An interesting and entertaining program is being ar ranged, after which refreshments will be served. An unusually large attendance of both old and new members is ex pected. We cordially invite all Vet erans of the World War to be pres ent. P. G. Ratterree, Adjutant. J. E. Garvin, Post Commander OYSTER SUPPER An oyster supper will be held at El Bethel church Saturday night, Nov. 2nd. Ice cream will also be served. The proceeds will go to the church. The public is lnvied. Claude H. Moser Presiding Elder of Gastonia District. Rev. E. W. Fox, is the newly ap pointed pastor of Central Methodist church. Kings Mountain, succeeding Rev. J. W. Williams who goes to the Ramseur-Franklinville charge. Rev. Mr. Fox has had pastorates at Charlotte, Statesville, Asheville Elkin and other places and has serv ed as presiding elder for several ‘terms. JHe is a stranger to most Kings Mountain people but comes highly recommended as a preacher and pastor and in Keeping with the Methodist custom, loyal members of ■Central church are preparing to give him the glad hand. The removal of Rev. J| W. Wil liams came as a complete surprise to his members and expressions of regret over loosing him and hi's fine 'family have been heard on all sides. Although forced to take two vaca tions during the year on account of ill health, the work of the church has been carried on and is in splen did shape for the coming of the new pastor. On account of being unable to ob tain occupancy of the parsonage at Ramseur at once, Rev. and Mrs. Wil ‘Hams will not move until Wednes day of next week and he will occupy the pulpit as usual next Sunday. BANK WINDOW BROKEN The window of the First National Rank on the Mountain street side was broken Wednesday morning. A piece of bone about the size of a apple which was in the street was struck a glancing blow by a passing car which caused the bone to go crashing into the window. Those on the inside of the bank said that the crash sounded like a cannon shot. Mr. B. S. Neill, cashier said that insurance was carried on the win dow against breakage. I laid me down and slep; I awak ed; for the Lord sustained me. .— Psalms 3,5. Was Native of Eastern Part of State. Mr Joe H. Garrett, 78, (lied at his home near Kings Mountain Tuesday morning at 6:30 following an illness extending over a period of several years. At the beginning of his furi ous illness, Mr. Garrett underwent an operation in a Charlotte hospital which afforded little relief. Kor sev eral' week lie has been in a critical, condition and his suffering has been intense. Funeral services were held at St Matthew’s Lutheran church Wedne; day afternoon. Rev Boyd Hamm, pastor of the church, had charge c| the service and was. assisted by Rev. J. W. Williams, pastor of Central Methodist church and Rev. C. K. Derrick of Charleston, former pastor of St. Matthews. Interment was made in Mountain Rest cemetery. Active pallbearers were D. C. Mauney, A. H. Patterson. J. C. Lac key, I. B. Goforth, Arnold Kiser and J. E. Aderholdt. The honorary pall bearers were a number of former tfriends of the deceased. Mr. Garrett, a native of Edg* 7 combe county in Eastern North Car olina, spent the greater part of his life in Kings Mountain. He was a son of the late Richard Garrett who with his brother the late Walter Gar rett were among the largest land owners in this section and promi nent in the business, civic and reli gious life of Kings Mountain. Older members of Central Methodist chut ch recall that throu-h the generosi ty of Mr. Richard Garrett and a few other members of faith and . vision the building of the present churc'u edifice was made possible. Mr. Garrett is sir. . ivcd by his widow and- ine son, Richard Garrett, with the U. S. Navy, stationed in California; two step-children. Mist Alda Deal and Mrs Oscar Moore, both of Kings Mountain. A daugh ter, died in infancy. Mr. Garrett is also survived by his half-sister, Mrs. Walter Hall of Green.ii!-. S. C. A brother. Dr. John F. Garrett, promi nent dentist of Gaftney. S. ('.. died several years ago Bank To Accept Funds For Rogers Memorial Mr. B. S. Neill, cashier of the First National Bank announced this week that the banks throughout the Unit ed States have been asked to accept donations from citizens who would like to have a part in the memorial which is to be rr ded in the mem ory of Will Rogers. Mr. Neill says that the bank will be glad to coop erate in this worthwhile undertak ing and if-any pecson in on near Kings Mountain ■ wifjjld like to make a donation he will be glad to re ceive it and send it on to the prop er authorities. To Be Located Near Old Waterwork Site On North Piedmont Avenue $16,999 lias beta appropriated from the WPA funds tor a park and play i ground for Kings Mountain accord ! ing to an announcement from .John Grice, district director of the Works . Progress Administration. It was reported by Mr. Grice that : work on this project is to be started '• immediately. Two projects were approved, one i for $12,682.00 and another one for $4,217.00. The great recreational cen ter and playground will be located at the old Waterworks site on North Piedmont Ave. The plot of land cou i tains about 0 acres. It is understood that the Town is to give the land and about $4,1*0 ! and the WPA about $12,000.00. It is i also understood that tlie park and playground is to be equipped with a ■ swimming pool and playground e j quipment. Special Services At Boyce Memorial Church Beginning this Sabbath evening at 7:30, Dr. ('. }J. Williams of Gastonia will give a week’s study in the Psalms. Dr. Williams, who is one of the outstanding ministers in his de nomination and in this general com ! inanity,; has made a life-long study I of the Book of Psalms. This week he | is offering the result of these years ; of diligent study. The aim of thlsi i study is to bring to .this day ans wers to peVtinent, problems. Somo ’ of Dr. Williams' themes are: What I is the happy life?; What is man’s place in the universe;; What do you get from the church service?; What to do with trouble?; What to do with sin. Pastor and people in this church are extending an insistent invitation to the town and commun ity. Services will be held each even ing at 7:30. jPaul Neisler Skeet : Champion of Kings Mountain ! - Paul Neisler lead the field of Jen ! skeet shooters to win the city chant ' pionship in class A here Wednesday i afternoon at the local skeet field His score was 91 j Grace Neisler was runner-up for j the class A honors by defeating Hun I ter Neisler with a score of 1 OS oul of 121 shots. Joe Neisler won the class li tro phy with a score of 85. Bill Logan won the class C trophy with a score of 62. Below ts a lisi of the ten entrants and their respective score: Paul Neisler 91: Grace Neisler 87 and 21; Hunter Neisler 87 and 17: Joe Neisler 85; W. A. Ridenhour 82; Gene Neisler 79; Bill Logan 62; Ar nold Kiser 60; G. A. Bridges 60; Pauline Neisler 57. FLORAL FAIR UNDERWAY The Floral Fair sponsored an nually by the Roman’s Club is scheduled for tomorrow (Friday) and a record Attendance is pre dicted. The floral display will be good and tempting meals will . be served at noon and evening. Globetrotting Reporter Pays Visit To Kings Mountain Jack Floyd, 67 year old soldier of fortune, adventurer, veteran of sev eral wars and numerous revolutions, known throughout the world as “Burning Daylight” %iid balled by the newspapermen of the country as the “Original Globetrotting Re porter” was a visitor in Kings Moun tain for several hdhrs Monday, while in the city, the veteran called on the office of the Herald, showed his hun dreds of clippings, gave us an inter view of the “highlights" of his life,, compared the local conditions of the town with the rest of the country, then announced as he donned bis 5 gallon black Texas hat, that he was south bound, but, should the present war, prove to be a major affair, no doubt he would ‘‘smell some smoke”' as he has done in all previous events of warefare in his days. Lloyd is quite an eccentric char acter, he has traveled the world, is as much at home on Xpuklng Road Shanghai, as he is on Madison ,.d» Chicago, or Broadw>.. New York and in talking, he tells you that in his days, he has written individual copy for more than 4,000 papers, has edit I ed an even dozen, and lias tentc^-d the newspaper game 9 times as a publisher, in various boom towns that he has made in his days. Some of the high lights of Lloyd's life—are: he was the character for Jack London to write the story of ‘'Bunring Daylight” after in the great gold rush of Alaska, all of the great silver, gold and oil rushes and booms in the west have seen the vet eran in their midst in their hctlc days. Wars and revolutions .... yes ... according to Jack ../.. he has taken part in a few .... in the Spanish American war he was a member of the Rough Riders, in the Boer war in South Africa_ he joined the famous Kitchener outfit _ in the Russian and Japanese war he was a member of a Cossack outfit . known as the Legion of Death ....in the World war, he served in the In telligence Department of th Feder al Government, and saw more than 2 years overseas duty. Like all soldiers of fortune, Jacft done his ‘‘hitch" in the famous French Foreign Legion, and he knows the life of Beau Geste ...... (Cont'd on page three)
The Kings Mountain Herald (Kings Mountain, N.C.)
Standardized title groups preceding, succeeding, and alternate titles together.
Oct. 31, 1935, edition 1
1
Click "Submit" to request a review of this page. NCDHC staff will check .
0 / 75