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Kings Mountain Herald

Location

Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1950

Page

10

Farewell Party for Jane Thomson Hosted by Ro berta Stender

On Wednesday afternoon Roberta Stender hosted a farewell party for Jane Thomson. Guests included Penny Cansell, Brenda Thornburg, Barbara Piniiix, Judy Sooper, Betty Sue Kirby, Martha Houser, Georganna Moss, Kathy Hoyle, Anne Elise Stender, Harold Stender, Mrs. Wm Thomson, Nancy Thomson, and Mrs Thomson. Games were played and each child wrote a letter for Jane to read in Kannapolis. A sweet course was served by the hostess' mother with help from her grandmother. Farewell gifts were given to Jane and others present.

Roberta Stender Jane Thomson Jane Kannapolis Penny Cansell Brenda Thornburg Barbara Piniiix Judy Sooper Betty Sue Kirby Martha Houser Georganna Moss Kathy Hoyle

Evans to Lead Girl Scout Town Council as Secretary

Mrs J S Evans Jr becomes secretary of the Girl Scout Town Council replacing Mrs W B Thomson. Evans has served actively on the program committee and the council is fortunate to have her in the secretary role. The community recognizes the outstanding work and tireless efforts of Mrs Thomson.

Cleveland County J. S. Evans, Jr W. B. Thomson Girl Scout Town Council Evans

Poppy Day Sales Boost Kings Mountain Event

Poppy Day in Kings Mountain drew strong support as American Legion Auxiliary chairwoman Mrs Hal D Ward announced over 2000 red flowers sold and gross sales of 275.60. Top salesgirls earned prizes of one dollar each: Hallie Ward 75.46, Louise Gladden 26.87, Becky Thornburg 26.25.

Kings Mountain Hal D. Ward American Legion Auxiliary Renelle Des Seago Hallie Ward Louise Gladden Becky ‘Thornburg

Classified sale and rental notice from Lucile Bridges area

Late classified ad offers used furniture including a bedroom suite and kitchen group, plus practically new refrigerator and washing machine. Items can be seen at Lucile Bridges home a mile below El Bethel church or by phone 441 W2 J 2 pa. Also for rent or sale a four room house with breakfast nook and bath with automatic heat. See R G Whisnant at Community implement or phone 438 W. day. 3 2 pd.

Lucile Bridges el Bethel Church R. G. Whisnant

Varied Local Travel and Social Notices In Kings Mountain

Local residents report weekend trips and summer plans. Mr and Mrs Frank Hoyle head to South Port while Mrs Carl Davidson and Mr and Mrs Aubrey Clay journey through the Midwest. George Peeler relocates to 500 Pearl Street Fayetteville NC and the Carpenter family moves to Lake Montonia for the summer. Friends and relatives, including the Norman and Stewart families, socialize around Chimney Rock and Greenville. Several students and alumni prepare summer duties and visits, with gatherings honoring birthdays and anniversaries across Kings Mountain, Lincolnton, and surrounding towns.

George Peeler Kings Mountain Greensboro Pearl Street Fayetteville N.C A. L. Laughridge Gastonie C. T. Carpenter, Jr Carpent Norman Dan Stewart Hickory Chimney Rock Janet Scoggins Greenville

Softball League Opens With High-Scoring Games

Monday afternoon games in the Kings Mountain Amateur Softball Association featured Margrace defeating American Legion 4-3, Craftspun beating Town Club 4-3 in extra innings, Burlington routing Pauline 15-8, and Church Club defeating Automotive 23-0. Town Club and Craftspun pitchers limited hitters to few blows as Craftspun scored the winning run in the eighth. Parked by errors, Pauline and Automotive contributed to the scoreline, while Roy Pearson earned the win for Burlington and Bill Cashion took the loss. Schedule notes scouted for Thursday include Automotive at Legion and Church Club at Pauline.

Kings Mountain Amteur Softball Association Margrace American Legion Craftspun Downing Town Club Burlington Pauline Church Club Stomping Automotive Orland Pearson Town Club Craftspun John Chaney Freser Dewitt Guyton Kelly Givin Legion Pink Ware Rhea Melstan Hte Burtington Roy Pearson Bill Cashion Shu Carlson Dias Outfit Automotive Dickie We John Bes Margra Pauli

Kings Mountain Juniors Fall 12-9 To Spartanburg

Kings Mountain American Legion juniors dropped a practice game 12-9 at Spartanburg Park, with Bob Wells pitching nine hits allowed over seven innings. A pair of five run innings in the fifth and eighth carried Spartanburg past Kings Mountain as Ollie Harris led with 3 hits in 5 at bats.

Kings_ Mountain American Legion Dunlean Park Spartanburg S. C Bob Wells Kings Mountain South Carolina Jim Kimmell

Mauney Family Attends Groundbreaking Service at New Lenoir-Rhyne Church

A May 20 report notes a 4 to 2 score and records Mr and Mrs WK Mauney, Mr and Mrs DC Maney, WL Mauney, and RL Mauney attending services at the new church in Lenoir Rhyne. The event included a groundbreaking for the new building.

WK. Mauney D.C. Maney WL. Mauney RL Mauney Lenoir- Rhyne

Girl Scout Troop 12 Meeting at Presbyterian Church

The Girls Senate of Troop 12 met May 31 1990 at the Presbyterian church. Linda Biser joined, Linda Freida McGinais led pledges and songs, and the group arranged flowers for a farewell circle before departure. Louise Patterson among attendees.

Tnch Linda’ Biser Troup the Presbyterian Church Brad Louise Patterson

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