' ft-1 Llt'lhLWirf^' * ' " ' ' ' Pag* Two " . tare- k , i, ii ? i i . i 7 i . ' ' I I The Kings Mt * ' Establis A wwkly newtpaper deyoted te welfare and published for fbo and benefit of the citizens of 1 publ'*hed every Friday by the 1 EnMitd as second class mat tor i tain, N. C.. under Act of Congroi Martin Haimon A Charles T. Carpenter. Jr ...... Mrs. P. D. Herndon Telephones: Socit "subscription rates PAYABLE IN ADVANCE One year s2.00 bL months Si. 10 Three months , .80 TODAY'S B1 When they heard the king, 1 which they saw in the east, we; stood over where the young ch Four. Eagle Scouts It is indeed unusual for four members of one Boy Scout groUp to attain the highest rank in Scouting at the same "time, but that is the record. Gene Mauney, Brat ton Summit, Jr.. Johnny Kiser and Charles Mauney, all members of Troop 2. were the four Scouts who have achieved the top rune in the Boy Scout or-, ganizaiion. , . . . To become an Eagle - Scout requires much time, work and study, and one can be .sure that a boy who has met the many tests on the road to that rank is a well-rounded youth, with mo.e than usual energy and tenacity of purpose. ' At the same time v. e are congratulating the four new Eagle Scouts the Herald would also like to add a word of commendation to their scoutmaster. I.aney Dettmar. Mr. Dettmar has long been identified with the Boy Scout program here, and his record of leadership is a remarkable one. Much credit is due him for the interest and devotion to boys Mr. Dettmar has demonstrated. The transfer to Hickory of the office of the reserve army unit which has been in Kings Mountain is regretted, but it couldn't have come at a better time. The city is now able to continue to make available to the Red Cross chapter rentfree office space. While it is not nesessarily the common practice for a city to furnish office space to the Red Cross, it is nevertheless*. an especially pood arrangement in Kings Mountain. Not being a .county seat."the county's.welfare office is*not too close to the scene, and. being a small city, no provisions for welfare work are made by the city. Thus the Red Cross, in f;>t, is the city's lone welfare agency. It performs needed services not otherwise available, and. since it is supported solely by gifts of citizens, the saving in rent is a considerable help to the organization. Our cr npratulations to Rev. J. \V. Phillips \\ fio has been eJected president of the Ministerial association for the coming year and re-elected chairman of the Kings Mountain Boy Scout district. If you know of a needy family who might not otherwise have a pleasant Christmas, turn in their names and addresses to a Jaycee or to the local Red Cross office. The Lions and Jaycees are collaborating to make Christmas a happy day for everyone. Make your plans to attend the Jaycee dance on Tuesday night, December 28. The singing of Patty Osborne will be worth the price of admission, not to mention the other entertainment of the evening. r 1A YEARS AGO THIS WEEK > SOCIAL AND PERSONA!. Mr*. J H. Stewart entertained the Home Art? club on Thureday. after noon and entertained at five xible* of bridge and rook at her horde on Weal Gbid street Tuesday after (toon. %S delightful meeting of the Study ^jpb waaheld^t He ketne of Mr?. ^BplSw^ElUiaeniom Tueaday after. . , o s., >* . ' - ... -- . ' << . ' 1 it ' - ' j lontain Herald - : m . " * bed 1889 I - : 1 i the promotion ? ' the general enlightenment. entertainment llngi Mountain and its vicinity. Herald Publishing Mouse. at the postofflce at Kings Mounts oi March 3. 1373. Editor-Publisher ...... Sports, Circulation, Meets Society Editor sty 167. Other 263 IBLE VERSE they departed; and. lo, the star, nt before them, till it came and ild was. St. Matthew 2:9. Christmas 1948 In what seems'a fleeting moment, it is again the Christmas season, one year later. The year 194X is warling (juickly, and it is not only time for Santa Claris' annual visit, but for the usual inventory of progress during the past 12 months. It has been an interesting year, with industry breaking new production records, marking up new dollar profits, Europe getting slowly back on its feet, etc. Materially, the 12 months between Christmas: 1917 and Christmas 1948 have, been jam-packed with work arid growth and progress." But the work! is still chasing" the elusive dove of peace*still' troubled with t he greed of men who measure lives.and people; as mere stepping stones to more power and greater territory. The Christ doctrine needs to be spread to all corners of the globe on a 12-month-a-year basis. ' >. The members of the American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary who heard him were much impressed with State Commander Joe Grier, who addressed the joint meeting of the group. Commander Grier; gave an interesting address; and his outline of the functions of the American Legion and its program was ooth entertaining and informative. Mr. Grier made it plain that th? Legion is not a get-something-for-nothing orgaization, but one, which is devoted not only to the interests of veterans?particularly disabled veterans ? but to the nation as a whole. I? is hoped, of course, that the board of adjustment ?et up under the city's zoning act, will not have a lot of work to do. since it will be the duty of the. hoard to act on appeals for relief from provisions Of the zoning law. However, it probably will have. In appointing to the board Haywood Lynch, Wilson Crawford, W. W. Parrish, John Gantt and M A Warn the city board has named a representative group of citizens from all section of the city who are conversant with construction problems and who should be able to handle their duties well. * Headlines: "Davis Replaced as County Attorney," "Dilling Resigns Auditor's Post." Is Kings Mountain stili in Cleveland County? v . f The unfortunate shooting episode in the colored section, recently could have been much worse than it was. Some citizens are wondering if it would not be wise for the city to investigate the success of other communities who are using Nesrro onlirempn nn thoir I t? ... w?? *?v ii ?vr? " j ces. | Iteuis of aows token from the 1937 files of tho Kings Moontain Harold. noon. The Fellowship Group and the Senior* of First Presbyterian chur- | ch gave a welcoming party in honor of their group who have been off to school. Misses Msrjorie Rhea and Eliza; beth Neil), students at Meredith col' lege, are Spending (he hotidsys at I their homes in Kings Mountain. \ :|s -/ -' :>"" r //'. c-'-"*5?3 '*?.V 'V.* THE KINGS MOUNTAIN ] martin's medicine By Mortin Harmon 14 ... * ' . J. \ (Containing bits oi news, wisdom. humor, and comment. To be ' taken weekly. Avoid over- ' dosage.) * ? 1 Letter To Santa Dear Santa: I It has been several months since j | I penned a public letter your way. j Mr. Nick. and. what with another j , season about to roll around and pass by the boards. 1 don't think it'would be wise to take the chance on missing you. Donner and Blitzen might come to the conclusion that the hay crop was bad around here and decide to by-pass this community, and that would be a terrible tragedy. 1-t-s As usual, the medicinal list is ! sufficiently long. and. in some in- | stances, somewhat expensive, but most of these guys I'm writing for have been good little boys, (this lottdV iff tint attKinni In sorship), and a little help from you would mean a lot. l-t\r - v Tr . i- ? - "S7>*^5 . HERALD, kinrs unmrri7M * Treat Christmas Trees To Reduce Fire Hazard i M The Forest Products Laboratory, I after trying various chemical treatments suggested for making Christmas trees less inflammable, has con eluded that keeping the tree standing in water is about the most practical, satisfactory, and cor.- anient method, says Ben Jenkins, County Agent, for the State College Exten- j sion Service. The procedure recommended is as follows: (1) Buy a tree that has been cut recently. (2) Cut off the end of the trunk diagonally at ie.ast one inch above the original cut end, and stand the tree at once in a container of water, keeping the water level above the cut surface during ; the entire time the tree is in the house. If the tree i$ not to be set up ! for several days, it should be kept standing in water in a cool place. If started in time this treatment not only prevents the needles from j drying out and becoming inflammable, but it will also keep them fresh and green and retard the fall of the] needles, Mr. Jenkins points out. Regardless of.treatment a!' possible precautions against fire should be in effect around the Christmas: tree, he warns. Defective electrical 1 connections should be eliminated and ah accumulation of combustible decorations Should not toe put on or beneath the tree. The tree should be so that its accidental burning will not ignite curtains or other combustible furnishings nor trap the occupants of a room or buiidihg. Christmas cakes, iced cookies,-and ' other goodies are survivals of the old custom of giving confectionery ' gifts to the senators cf Rome. PRESCRIPTION SERVICE ; We Fill any Doctors' Prescriptions promptly and accurately at reotonqble prices with the confidence of your physician. Kings Mountain Drug Company THE RESALE STORE We Coil For and Deliver Phones 41?81 'r # I & III. There'll b ' w w v V K H 9 K k s " ' * . " r *; i * .. "y i " * iti* ' . " "v J inmiiUM1?? ? ' V " r * '* ' . . V, ' - * .' v. S - - < . ' * ' ' '? ' ' \ .' ' ' ' / ". : " ' 4 \\ . ' - ' . ' 'J ' ' . V . \ ' ; V-.r'V'. ' ' V. C. Wednesday. December 22, ManaMBmaaaMeMaHeHaeMidBn Dr. Tames S. Bailey . . OPTOMETRIST Examination, Diagnosis, Glasses Fitted Office open each Friday 10 A. M. to 5 P. M: 250 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING nSb ,. ^ * |* '^ |* ' ^ ''''"TAKE AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVELERS CHEQUES ALONG If you should lose your Travelers Cheques, you will receive a prompt refund of the full amount lost. 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