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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1952
Page
11
Despite heavy rain 98 Kiwanis members their wives and guests attended last week’s pre dinner meeting at Bethany near Clover. A delicious dinner was enjoyed by the group.
Kings Mountain residents and members of the Little Theatre fill major roles in the new production The Sword of this year director Mrs. Moffatt Ware announces many cast members from local talent including Dr Philip Padgett Billy Rover Meek Carpenter Sam Mitchem Woodie Rawles Philip Baker Marriott Phiter Jack White Frances Mitchem Charlene Padgett David Neill Dr W L Mauney Peeler Jr Joel Hendrick and others as Col Jo Sevier and Col Shelby. Rehearsal plans focus on non speaking parts with minimized battle scenes while professional and amateur performers gain experience from last year’s success.
The LD Hardin farm on Grover Road known as Hardin's Peach Orchard will be auctioned on August 6. Announcement this week by Nokia Co. and by the owner outlines the subdivision and includes improvements and other details.
Cen Cal News reports progress on bleacher construction at Floyd Street’s permanent section as the south side prepares for football season. Crews advance installation of seating and support structures to complete the first section.
Spivey, a Gardner Webb College chemistry graduate, gained praise in Rebecca, The Campbells, Are Coming, You Cant Take It With You, and Then Conquer We Must. He works at Plonk Motor Co. and is married to Beulah Rhea with two children Jerry and Karen. Thorburn, vice president elect, led in Laura and moved from Greensboro to Kings Mountain, active in civic affairs.
The parks and recreation commission at City Hall discussed forming a teenage club and control of City Stadium. Mrs. Houser reported meetings with Bill Bailey of Shelby teen group about local organization. They favored a separate building and a paid director, with funds to be secured. the commission aims to take control of the stadium and arrange further meetings with the city board.
In Shells Mond Line A tabi to l Par niture, a district softball allstar game went extra innings with a 24 score. Boyd Worsham pitched a three hitter for the winners while Caldwell took the loss. Local bats produced just one hit, all runs coming on errors.
Kings Mountain Little League dropped a 32 loss to Mount Holly at Totch Field Gastonia on Monday. Randy Cash pitched a four hitter but five King Mountain errors hampered the offense as Mount Holly clinched the district crown and a spot in the state tournament. Dave Falls collected both Kings Mountain hits, while Mount Holly countered with timely hits and errors to grab the winner.
Evangelistic services led by Pastor William R. Klein, a Davidson College graduate and Union Theological Seminary candidate, will end Sunday night. Bible school began Monday and ends Friday night with strong attendance. Klein serves as summer supply pastor for Dixon and First Presbyterian churches.
The Kings Mountain Jaycees voted Tuesday to cancel the August meeting and attend the Cherryville event next Tuesday. The Cherryville gathering will feature a dinner at Carlton Mill clubhouse and early events include golf swimming and other activities. A barbecue supper at Billy Maune y's pool on Fast ut street replaces the September 2 meeting. Guests and wives invited.
The Kings Mountain Tigers Negro baseball team is scheduled to face the Bessemer City Dodgers here Thursday and the Dallas Aces here on Saturday. Both games are slated for 8 p m at City Stadium.
Kings Mountain defeated Clover 5 to 2 in a home baseball game last Saturday. Mitchem earned the win in his first appearance of the year after a rocky start, with Charles Twitty going 2 for 3 to pace the offense. Other contributors included D W Bennix Miles Brown William Orr and Ted It. City treasurer reports parking meter receipts totaled 151.96 on Wednesday.
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