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Kings Mountain Herald

Location

Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1950

Page

9

Lynn Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs G C Lynn observed their golden wedding anniversary with a reception at their home 210 Margrace Christmas night. A four tier white cake with roses, yellow chrysanthemums and ivy decor surrounded the party. Surviving children include Mrs Mitchem, Mrs Barrett, Lynn, and Mrs George Stroube. one son Felman Lynn was killed in World War I. Thirteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. out of town guests from Florida, Wisconsin, Chicago, Charlotte, Gastonia, Norfolk and more attended.

G. C. Lynn Cele Robert Lynn Mrs. Lynn Madge Averhithy Shelby Merece Jean Jenkins Geotee Mraath Lynn Stendack Lynn Sheioye Felman L. Lynn Germany In Mitchem A. B. Barrett Lynn George Stroube Florence Ada Conner Lynn Is 61 Years 0. and Mr. Lynn J. B. Fredrick, Jr Florida Alvin Strand Eauclaire Wise Levi Webber Chicago B. H. Phillips Charlotte George Howell CG. Lynn A.W. Campbell Charles

Mrs Hugh Ormand Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club

Mrs Hugh Ormand entertained the Tuesday Bridge Club at her Gold Street home with red poinsettias and seasonal decor. After the third progression the hostess served a salad sweet course with coffee. High club score won by Mrs H S Blackmer. visitor high scorer was Mrs C F Mauney. guest J W Timberlake of Arlington, VA received a gift. Other guests included Mesdames Sam Davis, George Houser, J W Timberlake and Mrs C F Mauney.

Mra Hugh Ormand Gold Street H. S. Blackmer C.F. Mauney J. W. ‘Timberlake Arlington, Va Mesdames Sam Davis George Houser J. W. Timberlake

Aubrey Mauney Dinner Hosts Celebrate Christmas

Mr and Mrs Aubrey Mauney entertained with a buffet dinner on December 23. The well decorated home featured a pastel tree and a center table display. Guests included Mr and Mrs J and others enjoying turkey cranberry salad stolen cake fruit cake cookies and beverages served by Mrs A S Covent.

Aubrey Mauney Mrs. A. S. Covent

Social Calendar Weekly Events at Country Club

Friday 7 00 Mrs W R Craig hosts Ace of Clubs with dinner bridge at the Country Club. Saturday 3 80 Mrs W K Mauney Jr hosts children's party at the Country Club for Sarah Frances birthday. Monday 7 30 Junior-Womans Club meets at the club house with Mrs Grady Yelton and Mrs Sam Hamrick as hostesses. 8 00 Dinner Dance at the Country Club with music by Gens Wallace and his orchestra. Tuesday 30 Entre Nous bridge club meets with Mrs Hc May ex 30 Members of the Little Theatre meet with Mrs Aubrey Mauney. 7 30 Home Arts club at Mr P G Padgett. Thursday 3 30 Ace of Clubs with Mrs Fred Plonk 8 30 Thursday Afternoon Book Club at Is P G Padgett cob Hermans and Mrs Alexander Grants with their two sons Miss Inta Grants Mr and Mrs Arthur Baltines and Mrs Lilya Ruments.

W. R. Craig W. K. Mauney, Jr Sarah Frances Grady Yelton Sam Hamrick Gens Wallace Nous Bridge Club Little| ‘Theatre Brey Mauney P.G. Padgett Ace of Clubs Fred Plonk Book ‘Club Is. P. G. Padgett

Open House Held In Summers Home

A holiday Open House was hosted Tuesday from 5 to 6 20 p m by Misses Virgin and Frances Summers and Frank Summers in Summers home honoring James Herndon of Keesler Air Base Biloxi Mississippi. The decorated house featured green garlands and pine centerpieces with red candies while hot wassail cookies and nuts were served. Guests enjoyed informal conversation and shared memories as they reunited.

Virgin Frances Summers Frank Summers James Herndon Keesler Air Base Biloxi

Cranberry Relish From Mrs Weir

A simple relish combines raw cranberries apples oranges and lemons chopped and ground then sweetened with sugar. Mix the fruit and sugar and refrigerate for 24 hours before serving. the relish will keep for weeks.

W.T. Weir

Births in the area this week

Mr and Mrs Jack Clark announce a son Danny Reid born Wednesday December 20 at Garrison General hospital. Mr and Mrs H A Godfrey announce a daughter Friday December 15 Shelby hospital. Mr and Mrs Sean Hamrick announce a son Thursday December 21 Shelby hospital. Mr and Mrs Thomas Humphris route 2 announce a son Friday December 22 Garrison General hospital. Mr and Mrs Jake Reynolds announce a son Monday December 25 Shelby hospital. Mr and Mrs HT Spearman announce a daughter Sunday December 24 Shelby hospital. Mr and Mrs Thomas Harper of Chipley Florida announce a daughter Mary Lou Thursday December 21 Mrs Harper formerly Miss Maude Plonk.

Jack Garrison General Hospital Jake Reynolds Shelby Hospital H. ‘T. Spearman Thomas Harper Chipley Fla Mary Lou Harper

Bennett Bride T E L Lipsey in Charlotte Church

Doris Lucille Bennett daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Bennett of Charlotte married Thom as Eugene Lipsey II Friday at Brevard Street Methodist Church in Charlotte. Kings Mountain attendees included Mrs Hunter Allen Miss Martha Lou Bennett Mr and Mrs H P Hayes and Mrs G B Bennett plus Mr and Mrs Jack Bennett of Shelby.

Bennett T. E. L. Lipsey Doris Lucille Bennett Harvey

Boy Scout Court of Honor Held at City Hall

The Boy Scout Court of Honor met at City Hall on Thursday night with Rev. D. Patrick giving the opening prayer. Scouts advanced in rank include Arthur Al-Barret from Troop 3, Harold Hord and Ronald Hord from Troop 1, and Gerata Lompson from Troop 3. First Class rank awarded to Bobby Cash from Troop 3. Merit badges announced include Home Repairs by Johnny Thompson and Woodwork by Dick Hunnicutt of Troop 1.

D. Patrick Johnny Thompson Dick’ Hunnicutt

Kings Mountain Prep Teams Mix In Preseason Drills

Kings Mountain high school boys and girls basketball teams host Grover in preseason games at Central Gym Tuesday night. Coach Parker resumes practice Thursday for the conference opener January 9 against Carolees. Parker’s five practice wins include Dover Mill Shelby and Beth Ware. Carlton’s girls split two scrimmages, beating Beth Ware and losing to Dover. Harvey S. Bennett, a former Kings Mountain resident, is noted in the report.

Kings Mountain High School Grover High School Central Gymnasium Parker Tyi Tigh Carolees Dover ‘Mill Shelby Beth Ware Everette Carlton Beth:Ware Dover Cevere Dove

King Winter Strikes Again Brings Ice and Cold to Area

A chart of unusually frigid conditions left Thursday morning with ice on roads and sidewalks. Local temps dipped to 20 degrees or lower while a reluctant thaw developed at midday. Traffic moved slowly, chains appeared on many vehicles, and several slips occurred as residents stayed indoors to conserve fuel. Area residents hoped the deep freeze would fend off boll weevils damaging crops, even as social gatherings continued around Christmas dinner hosts and guests.

King Winter

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WTA J. P G. C. Lynn Mrs. G. C. Lynn Amos & Son Amos North Piedmont Ave Telephone ED Ria Philco Electric Gault's Appliances Aubrey Mauneys Cob Hermans Alexander Grants Inta Grants Arthur Baltines Lilya Ruments Myer BOY Scout News High Ca Atell Grover Harvey S. Bennett Kings ‘Mountain L. W. Barrett Darvin Davis
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