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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1951
Page
3
The Daily Vacation Bible School of Central Methodist Church closes with an open house on Sunday June 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. The two week program offered boys and girls a chance to learn church history and meet longtime members who shared interesting facts about the church.
Central Methodist’s program for boys and girls offered community service, Bible verses, and prayers. Nursery staff visited to thank the church for its small but meaningful support, while classrooms received a new look and fresh worship centers were created for present and future use.
A reader criticizes Governor Scott for not answering a long distance call from Kings Mountain officials during a white liquor raid. The letter cites five hours of waiting, questions the governor’s courtesy, and suggests political indifference to smaller municipalities. It also touches on Vacation Bible School activities and praise for the pastor and youth director, inviting parents and friends to visit.
Mrs Wilam Wright recaps Oak Grove social round with guests from Kings Mountain Gastonia Pembroke and Yale. Families from Spencer Pryor Ledford and Ware host and visit during weekend while Dr Nathan Reed from Kings Mountain attends church class. Local note of Reed family visit planned.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met at 3 p.m. at the El Bethel house with a program by Mrs. Boyd Harrelson and devotional by Miss Pinkle Lee Randall. Hostesses hosted a pork supper for Beth-Ware Fair association. Youth Fellowship picnic and swimming at Buffalo drew about 29 members. Hospital notes include Mrs. Lexie Horton in Kings Mountain hospital and John Mayes in critical condition there. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Gene Cullum returning to Warmer, Wade McGwain for the weekend, and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Roberts of Raleigh visiting Gamble and McSwain families. Joan McSwain plans Ridgecrest visit. Lois Gamble spent the week in Lawndale. Leonard Gamble and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Costner hosted gatherings with others. Mrs. WO Faker and group from the Lowt Colony are preparing a 500% performance during beet 30 and continuation of Paul Green’s symphonic work.
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