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VOL. 34 NO. 49
KINGS MOUNTAIN, N. C.
THURSDAY, DEC. 3, 1936
FIVE CENTS PER COPYI
State And National News
Condensed In Brief Form
—National News—
Los Angeles, Calif., Dec. 1—A
slight earthquake, rattling windows
but doing no damage, was reported
in the vicinity ol' Bell, between this
city and Long Beach, late last night.
Washington, Dec. 1.—Expecting
Vice President Garner to reach
Washington early this week, congres
men in both houses speculated to
day on the pdlitical significance of
his unexpectedly early return.
He will arrive nearly five weeks
ahead of the opening of congress Jan
wary 5 although in past years he has
preferred to remain at his Uvade,
Texas, home until a few days before
the session.
Chicago, Doc. 1.—Championship
’competition at the 37th internation
al livestock exposition reached a
high pitch today, with the American
continent's finest cattle, sheep, and
swine in the ring.
The seven acres of livestock ex
hibits, worth more than $5,000,006,
sprang to life when the first Aber
deen-Angus steers and shorthorn
breeding classes went under the
eyes of an international group of
judges.
Washington, Dec. 1.—Secretary
Roper said today that reports to the
commerce department from all sec
tions “clearly show that people are
buying this Christmas more expen
sive tfpes of gifts than for any sea
son eince 1929.’’
Athens, Ga., Dec. 1..—Policeman
Herman Stein died in a hospital here
early today while officers and civil
ians hunted his negro assailant.
Stein was wounded yesterday
when he attempted to arrest the
man on a burglary charge. Police
■Captain C. E. Craft said Stein was
shot with his own pistol which the
norm wrested from the officer’s pos
session.
Dallas, Texas. Dec. 1.—The last of
6.353,827 fisitors witnessed in a dri-i
ziing rain early today the closing of
the Texas centennial exposition.
Final day attendance was 48,950.
Officials estimated more than one
million out of state visitors saw the
$25,000,000 display.
Directors plan to re-open the ex.
position for a second season June 12
1937.
Camden, S. C„ Dec. 1.—Eight year
.old Jimmie Gooding was burned to
death in his sleep mhen fire destroy
ed the tourist camp operated by his
father, E. W. Gooding.
J$few York, Dec. 1.—President
Roosevelt was represented today as
standing firmly against seeking a
third term.
George Creel, a former co-worker
of Mr. Roosevelt in the Wilson ad
ministration, quoted the chief exec
utive, in an article to pe published
In Collier’s magazine.
Geneva, Dec. 1.—The total known
trade in arms and war materials dur
ing 1935 amounted to 143,600,000
the league of nations announced to
day.
The league said it mould be rash
to accept the figure as covering
world-wide trade in armaments. Ex
ports from the United States were
declared to have shown a consider
able decrease.
Brooklyn, Dec. 1.—Cheered by a
crowd of 15,000, the new $15,000,000
United States navy cruiser Brooklyn
was launched today in the Brooklyn
navy yard.
—State News—
Raleigh, Dec. 1.—Governor Eh
ringhaus declined to comment to
day on the possibility of a special
legislative session to consider unem
ployment insurance legislation.
The governor returned to the
capital last night after an absence of
four days.
Hickory. Dec. 1—Police Chief E.
W. Lentz was telling today of the
man who brought a Thanksgiving
turkey to the chief Wednesday night
saw it safely put away for safekeep
ing, and then a short time later had
to be put away for safekeeping him
self because of too moch pre-holiday
cheer.
Edenton, Dec. 1.—Blossoms mired
with snow here.
Robert Snow of Norfolk, Va., park
ed his truck to tune up his carbure
tor. Arthur Blossoms rounded a cur
ve and sideswiped the truck.
Goldsboro, Dec. 1.—The fatal
shooting of Ralph Grantham, whose
body was found on the ground be
side his car, was listed as suicide to
day by coroner T. R. Robinson, Sr.,
who said no inquest was necessary.
Grantham, member of a prominent
Wayne county family, was to face
trial this week on a charge of as
saulting J. A. McCullen, 45, in an
election dispute.
Raleigh. Dec. 1.—Governor-elect
Clyde R. Hoey will have 30 appoin
tive Jobs to fill when he becomes
governor the first week In January.,
Some of these are direct appoint
ments, some are made by com
missions after the person desired for
the post has been “suggested" to the
commission by the governor, and
some are jobs as heads of divisions
in departments with appointive
heads, concerning the filling of
which the governor is generally on-!
suited.
Goldsboro. Dec. 1.—Prank P. Gn
gan of Goldsboro has been appointed
receiver of the First National Bank
of New Bern and the First National
Bank of Washington. N. C., and wilt
assume his duties Dec. 5., it was an
nounced today.
Wilson. Dec. 1.—Betty Jane Prid
gen. six months old, was found dead
in bed at the home of her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Pridgen. She had
apparently smothered
Raleigh, Dec. 11.—The resignation
of A. S. (Sol) Brower as director of
the division of purchase and con
tract was announced here today by
Governor Ehringhaus.
New Bern, Dec. 1.—Ed Barker of
Trenton escaped serious injury here
when his automobile crashed throu
gh an open draw of the Trent river
hH(t(ro here and was submerged in
the stream.
Concord, Dec. 1.—Norman Cruse,
15, of High Point, was wounded in
the ankle when his gun went off un
expectedly while he was hunting.
Greensboro, Dec. 1.—Carl Calvin
Cooper, 52 year old Sanford lumber
man, died in a hospital here a few
days after he was injured in an au
tomobile accident.
Kannapolis, Nov. 30.—Paul Gard
ner, 21, a taxi driver, was killed in a
grade crossing accident here.
1
Laughing Around the World
With IRVIN S. COBB
Making It Harder Than Ever
By IRVIN S. COBB
' I 'HERE was a complaint in a small village a few milos from
Edinburgh regarding the trolley fare. For four miles into the
dty the company charged a shilling. This, in the opinion of many of
the villagers, was too much.
A delegation was chosen to visit the offices of the line and make
representation in favor of a lower rate. The arguments advanced
by the plenipotentiaries prevailed. The company decided that hereafter
six tickets might be had for the former price.
The townspeople returned home rejoicing, but there was at least
one of their fellow-citizens who did not share in the view that a
wise step had been taken. This was an elderly gentleman renowned
for his frugality even in a community where fregal folk are commo..
“It’s all dam’ foolishness,” he declared. “Now we’ve got to wi.'l
to town six times instead of four-r times to save a shillin’!”
(Amsrtcu Newe Feature*. Inc.).
Presbyterian Speaker
REv. H. H. SWEETS TO
PREACH AT PRES
BYTERIAN CHURCH
Rev. H. H. Sweets, D. D„ L L D
of Louisville, Ky„ Executive Secre
tary of Christian Education and Min
lsterla! Relief of Presbyterian Chur-'
ch. U. S„ is to preach at the First
Presbyterian church Sunday mora
ine, December 6 at 11 o’clock.
Dr. Sweets is kno>wn and loved
throughout the Southland. He is oft
en referred to as the most beloved
man in the Southern Presbyterian
church, his intelleitual rapacities
having matched with his great heart
of love. Both in deuominational and
interdenominational circles, his wise
counsel has meant much for Chris
ian Education. Perhaps bis greatest
service has been in quickening the
consciousness of the Church in an
adequate support of the ministry,
and better care for the aged and in
firmed ministers and their families.
Several years ago the Presbyterian
Church raised over one half million
dollars for a Ministers Annuity fund.
During 1937 Dr. Sweets expects to
lead the Church in raising the fund
to three million dollars. This will
enable the Church to put in effect
the pension plan fos its minister*.
This work will bring to a happy frui
tion one of Dr. Sweets^ greatest vis
ions.
In 1935 the Church bestowed upon
Dr. Sweets its highest honor by elec
ting him Moderttor of the Generel
Assembly.
We welcome Dr. Sweets and hope
a large congregation will greet him
Sunday morning.
Snow And Sleet
Falls In City
Town Gets Raw Taste Of Winter —
Ice Covers Streets and Sidewalks.
The arrival of December Tuesday
was taken as a signal by King Win
ter to do his stuff, and he unleashed
some raw weather in the form of
snow flurries mixed with fine sleet
and rain.
Sub-freezing temperatures pranc
ed hand in hand with the snow,
sleet and rain, and at mid-afternoon
Tuesday the landscape sparkled un
der a treacherous glaze of ice.
Traveling either sjool or by au
tomobile became dangerous. Those
who walked found the ice covered
streets slick and swell for falls.
Those who rode found the going dan
geroue as the icy streets nullified the
use of brakes asd as ice formed on
windshields not equiped with de
frosting devices.
The wintry blast served as a
boom to the business of service sfca<
tions and garages as calls were hea
vy for anti-freeze, chains, and wind
shield defrosters. t
The cold also aided merchandise
sales as Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Pub
lic and family bought themselves
topcoats, shoes, galoshes ond over
shoes.
Coal dealers likewise reported a
spurt in business as scores found
it necessary to replenish coal sup
nlies to keen their homes free of the
biting weather.
SPONSOR THANKS
GIVING BREAKFAST
Following the early Thanksgiving
service at Boyce Memorial church,
the congregation and friends gather
ed in the dining room of the Educa
tional building where breakfast was
served.
The men and boys of the church
sponsored the breakfast.
ATTEND FUNERAL
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Falls, Mr. and
Mrs. W. O Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Flovd
Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Howell.
Miss Louise Falls, Mr. George Bla
iock, Austin and. Paul Falls attended
the funeral of Mr. Nat Sanders at
Gaffney, S. C., Sunday. Mr. Sanders
was a brother of Mrs. W. O. Falls.
Mr. Leroy McGill
Aged Citizen Dies
Mrs. Leroy A. McGill, age 84, ikiss
ed away Saturday, November 28, at
her home on West Mountain street,
following an illness and infirmities
incident to old age.
Funeral services were held at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Emma
Purgley, who was confined to her
bed on account of illness. Kev. W..
M. Boyce, her pastor, had charge of
the service and was assisted by Dr
W P Grier, of Clover, a former pas
tor, .with Rev. E. B. Hunter, of Shar
on, S. C„ assisting with the burial
service which took place in Bethany
A. R. JP. church cemetery, Bethany,
S. C.
The following grandsons were the
pall-hearers: John, Leroy, Billy, El
mer and Jimmy MuGill and Howard
Pursley.
Those in charge of the beautiful!
floral designs were the grand-daugh
ters, Mesdames Paul Kennedy,
Claud Hambright,. Howard Pursley,
Leroy McGill, John McGill; Misses
Elizabeth and Ruth McGill.
Mrs. McGill, was before marriage,
Mias Isabella Jane Lowry, daughter
of ihe late Major and Mrs. John
Blair Lo/wry, one of the most promi
nent families of York county. Born
March 29, 1852, she was married to
Mr. Leroy A. McGill, Feb. 9, 1876, liv
ing as his companion for more than
sixty one years. Prior to her marri
age she taught in the York county
schools. Her entire life, with the ex
ception of the years spent as a resi
dent of Kings Mountain, were spent
in York county. For many years she
was a faithful member of JSatihainy
A. R. P. Church, later moving her
membership to Boyce . Memorial.
Kings Mountain. Blessed from child
hood, with a Christian home and
Christian heritage, she was ever
faithful to her vows as a member Of
her chosen church, to its tenets and
to the teachings of her Master. She
was a firm .believer in “Remember
ing the Sabbath Dav and Keeping It
Holy.” Truty her children and grand
children “rise up and call her bless
ed.”
Surviving are her aged husband,
one son. Dr. W. J. McGill, two dau
ghters, Mrs. Emma Pursley of this
place and Mrs. G. W. Whitesides of
Columbia, S. C. Ten grandchildren
and one great-grandson survive.
She is also survived by one sister,
Mrs, Mattie McGill, of Bethany, S.
C„ A daughter, Miss Carrie McGil',
died last February and a son, Mr.
Lowry McGill, died many years ago.
The funeral and burial services
were attended by a large crowd of
relatives and friends.
SINGING CLASS AT
CENTRAL METHODIST
The Singing Class of the Metho
dist Children's Home, at Winston
Salem will render a program at Cen
tral Methodist church, next Sunday
morning at the eleven o’clock ser
vice. They will be accompanied to
Kings Mountain by Rev. O. V.
Woosley, Supt of the Home and the
director of music. Members of the
congregation will entertain the party
in their homes at the lunch hour.
The assessment for Central Metho
dist toward the maintainance of the
Home is $200 and is taken care of
by free-will offering. An offering
was taken at the Thanksgiving Ser
vice and officials are hoping that the
balance may be met in full next
Sunday.
Will Rogers’
Humorous Story
. ....
By WILL ROGEUS
' I 'HE ENGLISH like to tell storiei
about American tourists that
don’t know anything. As a matter
of fact, you’ll find that a lot of
American tourists are too smart to
believe anything the guides tell
them. But the Engish get a lot of
fun out of making believe that the
Americans are awful ignorant, just
because some of the Americana
were never in England before.
They tell about an American
tourist that was being shown the
ruins of an old bridge in England.
“It’s over two thousands years
old," says the guide.
“You can’t get away with them
cock and bull stories with us,” says
the tourist “Two thousand years I
Why it’s only 1930 now, and if you
can figure at all you can see that
that’s 70 years short of two thous
and vears total. And it ain’t likely
that Adam built the bridge, any
how,”
(Amrtesa Newt FMturu. U*4
FIREMEN STILL WANT
TOYS
The Fire Department has
requested the Herald to re
pe^': the appeal for used
toys. Christmas is not far
off. and it will take some
time to pi4t the toys in
shape.
The Firemen did a noble
job last Christmas of mak
ing lota of little boys and
girls happy that would
have gone by unnoticed by
Santa Claus. So please
bring-your old toys by the
Town Hall so that the Fire
men can do ever a bigger
job that they did last year.
MEN OF KINGS MTN.
PRESBiYTERY TO MEET
Men of Kings Mountain Presby
tery, of which the local Presbyterian
Church )• a part, will meet at Lin
colnton, next Sunday, Dec. Sth. Rev
P. D. Patrick is on the program for
arrangements and be extends a cor
dial Invitation to the men to be pres
en£ Below is a program of the meet
ing:
2:30-2:50 — Devotional, Rev. Don
aid Hyde, Grover, N. C„ Pastor-elect
First Presbyterian church, Shawnee,
Okla.
2:50-3:33 — Address and Confer
ence on Evangelism. Rev. J. D. Hen
derson, Second Presbyterian Church,
Spartanburg. S. C.
3:35-3:45 — Business,
Special Music, quartette, Gastonia.
N. C.
3:45-4:30 — Address, Rev. H. H.
Sweets, D. D., L., L. D., Louisville,
Ky. Ex. Secretary of Christian Edu
cation and Ministtrial Relief.
NINTH GRADE TO
GIVE PLAY
The 9-A section of the ninth grade
is planning an interesting play to be
presented on Dec. 9. This play is a
comedy and the name is, "Who
Said Pie.” This play has a cast of
very interesting characters. There
also is going to be songs by some of
the Glee Club girls and a violin duet.
Everyone is cordially invited to at
tend all of the programs given ev
ery Wednesday morning at 10:40
o’clock by classes in the High school
Governor Invited To
Address W. N. C. Farm
Meeting In McDowell
Governor J. C. H. Ehringhaus and
Governor-elect Clyde R. Hoey have
been invited to address a farmers'
meeting to be held Saturday. Dec. 5.
in the McDowell County court house
at Marion.
Farmers from 20 western North
Carolina counties are being asked tu
attend the meeting, which will be
held in connection with a visit to
the state highway stone crushing
and lime grinding plant a few miles
north of Marion.
Interested farmers or business
men from other counties who can
be there will be welcomed also, said
John W. Goodman, assistant director
of the State College extension ser
vice. The program will start at 10:30
o’clock Saturday morning.
Lime is needed on most western
North Carolina farms, especially
where triple superphosphate is be
ing applied to the soil, Goodman
said and this plant will make agri
cultural lime available to that area
at a reasonable cost.
Dr. R. Y, Winters, director of the
N C. Agricultural Experiment Sta
tion, will speak on lime and its use
'n agriculture. J. C. MdAmis, direc
tor of the agricultural division oi
the TVA, is expected to speak.
Guilford County Leads In
Highway Fat°l'4' %s
Raleigh, Dee 1.—Guilford with a
five led all other eoumties *fn »he
number of automobile fatalities In
November Thirty five counties had
none at all.
Good Will Flyers Here
The Good Will Flyers will stage a
flying exhibition and carry passen
-ers at the Kings Mountain airport
Thursday through Sunday of this
week, Dec 3 to 7. This exhibition is
sponsored by the American Societv
‘or the promotion of Aviation. Pilot
's T. Seymour Jesseup, veteran of
'4 years of flying.
Parachute jumping .hv Tommy
Raker, Free Fail Artist, having 1100
jumps to his credit.
REV. P. D. BROWN, D. D.
TO PREACH AT
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Sunday, Dec. 6th, Is special day
at St. Matthews Lutheran Church.
Church school will begin at the usu
al time, 10:00. but will adjourn at
10:30 for the morning service, which
will begin at that time.
Part of the Morning Service will
be devoted to a memorial service
for the charter members. The late J.
S. Mauney was the last of them to
depart from this life. The other nine
who preceded him are, Mr. P. S.
Baker, Mr. M. M. Carpenter, Mr A.
P. Carpenter, Mr. W A Mauney, Mrs
M S. Mauney, Mrs. M. J. Mauney,
Mr L. A.McAllister, Mrs Catherine
McAllister and Mrs. Mag S. Mauney.
The Pastor will give a short memor
al address and conduct the service.
Special gifts to the Church by cer
ain individuals will be presented
and dedicated to the glory of God
and the Service of His Church.
The sermon will be delivered by
Dr. P D. Brown, Pastor of Ebenezer
i.utheran Church in Columbia, S. C.,
The topic of his Morning message
will be “The Home.” He will preach
at the Evening Service, 7:00, on
“Young America — What?" Dr.
Brown is a forceful preacher and a
■ordial invitation is extended to all
friends to hear him.
All former members of the con
gregation have been sent special in
vitations and many visitors are ex
pected. A special eight-page edition
of “The Saint Matthews Trumpet”
has bc.n published and will be dis
ributed to all wiio are present.
This is the 61 t anniversary of
St. Matthews. A brief history toge
ther with items of interest and facts
of her activities will be distributed
to all members and visitors. Several
individuals who have served for long
periods of time in certain positions
in the Church will be honored.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all friends.
Town Hall Plans
Are Being Drawn
Plans are uow being drawn by
the architects for Kings Mountain’s
new Town Hall which is to be erec
ted in the near future. The new
building will be located at the pres
ent site, of the old Town Hall and
will cost about f30,000. It will be a
one story brick structure with three
wings and space provided for offices
for the mayor and clerk, fire and
police departments, public library,
assembly room for police court and
public gatherings.
Specifications are also expected
to be furnished by the engineer for
the street, sewer and sidewalk im
provement program which will cost
about $78,000. Upon completion of
plans by the architect for the Cf'Jty
hall and specifications for the
street work by the engineer, bi|ds
1 will be asked from contractors.
The city of Kings Mountain sold
$60,000 worth of bonds a short time
ago, part of which bear an interest
rate of four per cent and part three
and a half per cent.
The balance of the money needed
for these improvements comes from
a federal grant amounting to $40,000
already approved.
SHOP EARLY
Only 19
Shopping Days
Until
Christmas