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+++++++*+*+*++**M s++*4 The date on the label I* tha Watch label on your Paper and don’t let your eubacription Expire) date your paper will Expire «5» «j» »j» *j» «$• «5» »j« «{* *j» ij» •$» «j» *j» »j* »*« *5* •$* «j» *j»«| VOL. 34 NO. 46 KINGS MOUNTAIN, N. C. THURSDAY, NOV. 12, 1936 FIVE CENTS PER COPY! State And National News Condensed In Brief Form —State News— Raieigh, Nov. 10.—North Carolina State highway patrolmen traveled 326,876 miles during the last month investigating 270 accidents in which 39 persons were killed and 179 injur ■ed making 2,691 arrests and examin tng 9,701 automobile drivers. Lumberton, Nov. 10.—S. P. Regis ter of the Cumberland Mill village, Fayetteville, submitted to man slaughter in Robeson Superior court today, and was sentenced by Judge R. Hunt Parker to from two to three years in Central prison in Raleigh. Register was charged with the ■death of Jessie Locklear, Indian wo man of Wlshart's townsrip. Henderson, Nov. 10.—Bob Beck, pilot and parachute jumper, and ■Carl Herndon of Henderson were uhurt when their plane crashed in a Yield near here. Shelby, Nov. 10.—Work will begin Immediately on a new nurses’ home for the Shelby hospital. . The general contract was awarded to Lutz and Webb contractors of Shelby. J. G. Dudley, Jr., of ShfeUfc' received the plumbing contract- The heating contract went to Wadrop Plumbing and Heating company of Rock Hill, S C. Designing of the structure was done by W. V. Breeze local architect. Winston-Stalem, Nov. 10.—Jonath an Daniels, Raleigh editor, will be the principal speaker at the annual meeting of the North Carolina Asso ciation of Magistrates at Raleigh, November 20, Berch C. Willard of Winston-Salem, secretary ansounced H. A. Bland of Raleigh, president of the State association, will pre side at the convention. The session will be held at the Wake county courthouse beginning at 2 p. m. _ Burlington, Nov. lO^Riphmond.. va., plastic surgeons were attempt today to restore the nose to the face of Edward Bterk, Jr., 8, after the pet collie of the lad bit the member com pletely off yesterday during what was thought just a friendly scuffle. If tne operation is unsuccessful in Ricimosd, the boy’s father who took him there yesterday said will go on to Baltimore in an attempt to save .( Police killed the dog, and his head was shipped immediately for rabies Inspection. New Bern, Nov. 10.—Mrs. Ralph Brooks of Atlanta was at a hospital today with serious injuries received In an automobile accident which claimed the life of her two year old son. Ralph, Jr. The accident occurred near here when the car, driven by the woman husband, skidded and struck a brid ge abutment. Brooks, who suffered minor injur ies, said he was blinded by the light of an approaching car. Raleigh, Nov. 10.—Governor J. C. B. Ehringhaus is believed to be in line for a high Government post in Washington, possibly a cabinet job ■ as a result of the high regard in j which he is known to be held by the present administration and because of the large part he contributed to wards carrying both Ohio and Penn sylvania for President Roosevelt. —National News— Hollywood, Calif., Nov. 10—The death of June Lizabeth Millarde, ac tress of the silent screen known as June Caprice, was disclosed today. She died in the Cedars of Lebanon hospital yesterday. Moscow, Nov. 10.—The govern ment announced today three persons were killed and at least eight isjur ed November 7 when an army air plane propeller whirled loose and fel into Red Square. The airplane coasted dowwn safely. Details of the accident were not made public. New York, Nov. 10.—Lee Tren holm, press representative for |\rt Williams, former army pilot, report ed the aviator took off from Teter boro airport. Hasbrouck Heights, N. J.. earlv today for Georgeown, Brit ish Guiana, to search for Paul Red fern, lost American aviator believed by some to be alive in the jungles of British Guiana. Washington. Nov. 10.—President Roosevelt expressed hope today that his second inauguration would be a simple one. He told newspaper men no defi nite plans for the ceremony would be made until he got back from his southern cruise. Madrid, Nov. 10.—Flames spread through 40 blocks of the northwest section of Madrid tonight after a Fascist airplane and artillery bom bardment of the capital. Fire from the Fascist battery be tween the Campamento and El 43s corial road caused severe damrts to the city’s defenses. Washington, Nov. 10.—Arp - nent9 that the government promoter! the general welfare by furnishin •i-'r ey for publicly owned hydro' lectric projects collided in the B-ipr«me Court today with asserti0 i that j Pointed questions on Federal loans and grants came from mem! bers of the comgr during the four hours of argument that ended late in the afternoon with an exchange between Newton D. Baker, power company attorney, and Justice Brandeis, celebrated liberal who will be 80 next Friday. Columbia, S. C„ Nov. 10.—Kft;h, way deaths in South Carolisa reach ed an all-time high in October when 48 oprsons lost their lives in motor accidents, the State Hlgh|way de partment reported today. Officials of the department said a search of their records since 1930 showed no death toll as high as that of last month. The previous record was 45 deaths in August 1931. In August of this year 43 were killed in accidents. Washington, Nov. 10.—President Roosevelt today picked a veteran of three campaigns—lean, grizzled Ad miral William D. Leahy — for the navy's highest ranking post as chief of naval operations. He succeeds Admiral William H. Standley, who retires of January 1. Transfer of the 61 year old sea fight er from his present flag rand as commander of the battle force nec essitated the shift of six other high ranking officers. Laughing Around the World With IRVIN S. COBB The Most UnHndest Cut of All By IRVIN S. COBB /~\N TIIE stage of a music hall in the Fast End of Eondofi a memory 'Lj' wizard with a pronounced cockney accent was offering an exhibition of his skill. In response to questions from the audience he gave, off hand, and promptly, the dates of historic events, the distance from the earth to the moon, and other facts and figures without limit. It was quite evident from the language of some of his statements that the perfromer was a most patriotic Briton. Invariably, when men tioning a great Englishman or a great English achievement, his voice rose exultantly. , Sitting well down the front were two Americans. They figured that the wizard must have accomplices in the house to ask him questions prepared beforehand. To find out whether or not the performer did have the powers of memory he boasted and with a view also to arousing his patriotic fervor to a still higher pitch if possible, one of the Yankees ^Professor, please tell me what memorable event occured on July Without a moment’s hesitation the professor shot back his reply: "A h'infemal h’outrage, sir!" he shouted. (ftwti— Km Mm, lac.) Help Us to Help Others W. T. Parker Is Buried In Grover W. T. Parker, 68, who was for many years, bookkeeper for tile Bonnie Mill and resided in Kings Mountain, died early 'Sunday morn ins, apparently of a heart attack, at his home near Grover. Mr. Parker had been in his usual health but when members os the fam uy went to his bed room to call a,m Sunday morning, he was dead and from appearances was attempt ing to arise when he was stricken. Mr. Parker was well known in and around Kings Mountain. In business circles his honesty and integrity yere unquestioned. Ftonefal^services were held Mon day afternoon at the Grover Baptist church, of which he was a faithful member, after leaving Kings Moun tain. Rev. Rush Padgett was in charge of the service and was assist ed by Rev. J. T. Dendy, pastor of the Presbyterian church, Grover. He is survived by his widow, who was before marriage Miss Sallie Ware, of El Bethel community, and the following children: W. G. Par- j ker, who teaches at Eury, Mrs. Will i Laney, of Brookford, both of whom are children of a former marriage, and Mrs. Arthur Davis, of Grover. The funeral and burial rites were attended by a large number of rela tives and friends, many of whom were from Kings Mountain. GREATER U. N. C. ASKS HUGE SUM Raleigh, Nov. 10.—The consolida ted University of North Carolina ask ed the State today to appropriate $3, 460,500 for permanent improve ments at the three institutions and share the expense of returning saiar ies of faculty members to the 1920 level. Officials of the University, pre senting their case to the advisory budget commission holding hearings here, asserted: 1. Unless salaries were raised and unless subtantial salary increments were offered as inducements, prom inent professors would transfer to other colleges and universities. 2. Unless more members were add •d to the faculty, the greater univer ^ v would not be able to offer an education comparable to some other similar institutions. 3. Unless the physical equipment of the medical school at Chapel Hill was improved, the school might be dropper from the approved list by the American Medical society. DR. W. B. LINDSAY TO PREACH AT A. R. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Dr. W. B. Lindsay will preach at 11:00 at the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church this coming Sabbath. Dr. Lindsay has labored in Charlotte "or over twenty years at the First Church and in his present pastorate at Chalmers Memorial Church. He is actively identified with the work of his denomination and the work of the Christian forces in the city of Charlotte. Rev. W. M. Boyce will preach at the Tabernacle ' Church, Charlotte, Sabbath morning. TOWN SELLS BONDS The Local Government Commis sion, of Raleigh, announced that the recent advertised $60,000 Bond Issue were sold Tuesday. These bonds are for the construction of a new Town Hall, sewer and water lines, and new streets, for the re cently approved PWA project. Mc Ali^.er, Smit(hi and Pate, of Raleigh, bought the entire issue, with the with the first $36,000 of maturities to bear 4 percent interest and the remaining $24,000 to pay 3J/2 per cent interest, by paying a premium of $16.80. ‘’PENROD,’ FIRST DRAMATIC CLASS PRESENTATION . “Penrod," the first Dramatic class play of the season, is being rehears ed under the direction of Miss Sarah Hambright. This delightful play tak en from the stories of Booth Tarking ton will be produced on Friday even ing, Nov. 20, at 8 o'clock in the Cen tral school auditorium, with Betty Lee Neisler in the title role. Edward E. Rose has dramatized the play directly from the novel by Booth Tarkington. Nowhere has this outstanding American writer done such finished work as in this story of boyhood. It is a picture of a boy’s heart full of those lovable, humorous tragic things which are locked se crets to older folks without the gift of understanding. Booth Tarkington has this understanding and his “Pen rod” is as true a character as ever lived. Billy Mauch, who was the success ful boy Anthony in “Anthony Ad verse,” will play the part of Penrod in the motion picture which Warner Brothers will present in a few mon ths. CHANGE OF PLACE OF MEETING The meeting of the Every-Member Canvass teams of St. Matthews Lu theran Church that was announced to be held in the Parish Build,ir^ this Friday Evening at 7:00, will meet at the Woman's Club, at the same hour. All members of these are urged to be present. — Will Rogers’ Humorous Story ---- By WILL ROGERS /ANE reason why men have learn ed to not say nasty things to women is that they know a poor woman gets plenty nasty things [776 said to her by other women. Like this, for instance. Mrs. Sweeney says to Mrs. Green at the bridge party, “Say, that’s a nice looking gold bracelet you got “Yes,” says Mrs. Green, "ain’t it nice? My husband give me that for my twenty-fourth birthday." “My, myl” says Mrs. Sweeney. “I’d never of thought that gold would last so well, and it hardly shows any wear at all!" More Cash Received For Public Library — Annual Floral Fair Friday Is Success The Floral Fair 'held last Friday and sponsored annually by the Wo man's Club was considered a suc cess from every stand point. The proceeds from door receipts neals and all sales amounted to ap proximately $200. The management feel greatly in debted to the business firms for their generous response in donation of prizes and to t'he general public for their splendid patronage. In addition to donations previous ly announced, acknowledgement is made of a cash donation of $5 from the First National Bank; ice cream by Griffin Drug Co.; gallon oysters by Crawford's Meat and Grocery Store. Prizes were awarded as follows: Chrysanthemums — best collection basket groceries, Home Stores, S. K. Suber; second, rug, P. D. Hern don, Victory Gin, Mrs. J. F Allison; third, 2 pairs curtains, Plonk Bros., Mrs. E. W Griffin; best vase, S blooms, pair wool blankets, Mar grace Mill, S K. Suber; second, best vase 8 blooms, 1 year’s subscription Kings Mounlain Herald, Mrs. J. F. Allison; three best pink blooms, iamp, Eagle Stores, Mrs. E. \V. Grif fin; three best white, aluminum boir er, Crescent Stores, S. R. Suber; three best yellow, one pair shoe sol es and heels, Foster Shoe Service, Mrs. J. F. Allison; three best, any other color, 1 pound Maxwell House coffee, i’.onk's Grocery Store, Mrs. Clarence I .j:k; best collection, pompom 'mums, > .1 table. Kings Mountain Furniture Co., Mrs. C. E. Neisler; second. ,,ompons, pair Hum mingbird Host, i-noenix Mills Store, Mrs. H. T. Fulton; best vase mixed dahlias, Red Band flour, Summitt’s Nu-Way, Mrs. J. E. Herndon; best best dahlits, one variety, aluminum boiler, Kings Mountain Mfg. Co.; Mrs. J. E. Herndon; best container mixed roses, dress dry cleaned, Lo gan’s, Mrs B. M. Ormand; best roses one color, bowl of bulbs, Walter’s Florist, Mrs. B. M. Ormand; best daisy chrysanthemums, doiles, do nated by Mrs. C. E. Neisler, Mrs. H T Fulton; best daisy chrysanthe mums, doiles, donated by Mrs C. E. Neisler, Mrs. J. E Herndon; best mixed flowers, pillow cases, Belle's | Mrs J. E. Herndon; best new, rare and unusual flowers, luncheon set, Belk’s, Mrs. G. W. King; best dining table decoration, Cara Nome, week end case, Griffin Drug Co., Miss Pau line Neisler; second table decoration facial, Ansell Beauty Shopper, Mrs. F. E. Finger; bsst miniature flower arrangement, shoes half-soled, Me-1 Ginnis Shoe Shop. Mrs. H. T. Fulton, 1 best arrangement of winter decora tion, in silver or gold colors, or im mortelles, prize from Sou'Aer Jew elry Co., Mrs F. E. Finger; fancy work, best p lain apron, umbrella, Keeter’s, Mrs. N. F. McGill; best fancy apron, Humming Bird Hose. Phenix Mills Store, Mrs. D. C. Maun ey; best household linen, one pair ; mantle ornaments, Summers Drug Co., Mrs. Pride Ratterree; best in fants or children apparel, Humming Bird hose, Phenix Mills Store, Mrs. i J. A. Neisler; Cakes, best pound cake, cake board and box, Phifer Hardware, Mrs. W. M. Bovce; cocoa nut cake, bread box filled with groc eries, Baker Grocery Co., Mrs. C. W Harper; best devils food, broom, Margrace Store, Mrs Arnold Kiser; best cake, miscellaneous variety, preserving kettle, Bonnie Store, Mrs. VV. K. Mauney; best cocoanut pie, round mirror reflector, Iiord Furni ture Co., Mrs. VV. M Boyce; best le mon pie, 24 pounds Melrose flour, Blalock Grocery Co., Mrs. Grady Patterson; best butter scotch pie, pair hose, Schulman’s Store; best pie, any other variety, 10 pounds su gar, West End Grocery Co.; Candy, best collection, 6 vaeteties, Cara Nome cosmetic kit, Griffin Dry Co , Mrs. Bryan Hord; second, 2 weeks’ pass to Dixie Theatre, Miss Kathryn Peele; best collection, 4 varieties, basket groceries, A & P Store, Miss Elizabeth Anthony, best collection of three varieties, singing kettle, Brid ges & Hamrick, Mrs. Bill Baker; best mints, 24 pounds Melrose flour, Ware’s Mill, Mrs. Fleming Ramseur best fudge, finger wave, Vera's Beau ty Shop, Mrs. Donald Blanton; best miscellaneous variety candy, medi cine cabinet, Elmer Lumber Co, Mrs. W. M. Boyce. Mrs. Hunter Neisler Leads Drive A total of $7o.^a was raised by Mrs. Hunter Neisler and her group of worueis 101 tne Kings Mountain Public Library which is to be start ed soon. Several of the canvassers have not made their report and it is thought as soon as they make their returns the goal of $500 wii* be in sigh. Those helping Mrs. Neisler are: Mesdames Carl Davidson. Hayno B.ackmer, Paul Ntisler, Ladd Ham rick and Miss Helen Hay. If anyone has not been contacted and desires to make a donation to Kings Mountain's Public Library, they may call the Herald office, or give their donation to any member of the above committee. The following is a list of those who have contributed since the last report: Mr. Otis Falls . $2.00 Mr. Byron Keeter . $5.00 Mr. Campbell Phifer . $2.00 Crawford's Market . $2.50 Miss Freeiove Black . $3.00 Cleveland Motor Co. $5.00 Nu-Way Cash Grocery . $5.00 Friend . $2.00 Miss Jane Logan . .50 Ansell Beauty Shop . $1.00 Miss Nell Hord . $1.00 Cash . 50 Mr. Jim Willis . $1.00 Mr. Ben Goforth . $1.00 Mr. J. B Thomasson . $1.00 Elmer Lumber Co . $5.00 B. S. Peeler . $1.00 Victory Gin Co. $5.00 Mr J. L. Mauney . $1.00 Mrs Doris Littlejohn .50 Mrs. Laura Mauney . $1.00 Mr. T. P. McGill . $1.00 Mrs. J W Caveny . $1.00 Mrs. Paul Peterson . $1.00 Mrs. A. L Hill . $1.00 Mr. W C. Ledford . $1.00 Dr. W. L. Ramseur . $5.00 Mr. Tom Fulton . $2.00 Mrs W. S. Fulton . $1.00 Mrs. Blanche Gantt . $1.00 Mrs. Pinkney Stokes .25 Mrs. H. R. Parton . $1.00 Mrs. B N Barnes . $1.00 Mr Fuller McGill . $1.00 J. R. Davis . $5 00 Laney Dettmar . $1.00 W. W. Souther . $2 00 C. B. Blalock . $1.00 Mrs M L. Plonk . $1.00 Total . $ 73.25 Previously reported . 288.30 Grand Total $361.55 Auxiliary And Legion To Have Joint Meeting The local post of the American Legion held its regular meeting Tuesday at the Woman’s club build ing with thirty members present. After the regular business meet ing refreshments were served. It was decided to hold a joint meeting with the ladies of the AuxJli ary at the regular meeting in De cember. A committee has been ap pointed to arrange for a banquet and to invite the State Legion Com mander. the State president of the .' Vuxiliary will also be invited to at tend. The date will be announced la ter and a number of prominent Le gionnaires are expected to attend. COTTON REPORT The cotton census report shows that there were 1725 bales of cotton ginned in Gaston county from the crop of 1936 prior to Nov. 1st, as compared with 5,320 hales ginned to Nov, 1st, crop of 1935. (Opinions Expressed in This Column Are Not Necessarily the Views of This Newspaper.) Now that the election is over, Washington is beginning to play cry stal gazer, trying to figure out what will happen to some federal laws which either are sadly in need of a mendment or should be repealed. Near the top of the scrutinized list is the Social Security Act, which played such a big part in c >»sing campaign arguments. The truth of the matter is that none of the major candidates was opposed to social se curity. The only difference was how it should be achieved. Significantly, many of those who dratted the original act hold that it i needs amendment. Others who are (Coat'd on back page)
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