Local Moves and Honors Highlight Davidson College News
GOTERS MOVING Mr and Mrs E R Goter and family relocate this week to the Mauney Apartment recently vacated by Mr and Mrs W K Mauney Jr. RECEIVES CAP Miss Maxine Lovan Jenkins of Kings Mountain receives a nurse’s cap at Charlotte Memorial Hospital in a ceremony last Friday night. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jess Jenkins. ON YMCA CABINET Jack Ruth son of Mr and Mrs Hilton Ruth elected to Davidson College YMCA Cabinet for 1952 53 school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Lovan Jenkins
Kings Mountain
Charlotte Memorial Hospital
Jess Jenkins
YMCA
Jack Ruth
Hilton Ruth
Davidson College
McMack Family Moves Into West Gold Street Home
Mr and Mrs W L McMack and family moved over the weekend into their new brick home on West Gold street, marking a fresh start for the household.
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W. L. McMackin
West Gold Street
Kings Mountain graduates at Gardner-Webb exercises
Mary Jane Sisk of Kings Mountain and Alma Mae Thrift of Grover graduated from Gardner-Webb College at Monday morning exercises. David Kincaid will serve as marshal for Kings Mountain high school commencement. his name had been omitted from last week’s marshal listing. A Kings Mountain Little Theatre group will present a playlet at the Kings Mountain Kiwanis meeting Thursday at 6 45 at Masonic Dining Hall. Reverend W L Pressly and W E Blakely will represent Boyce Memorial ARP church at the synod meeting in Ben Clarken from next Tuesday through June 7. Von O Wall of Mooresboro, uncle of Mrs Ollie Harris, died at his home Monday. funeral services were held Wednesday at High School Baptist church.
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Dwo
Kings Mountain Area
Mary Jane Sisk
Kings Mountain
Alma Mae Thrift
Grover
Gardner-Webb College
Kincaid
David Kincaid
Kings Mountain Iyi
Little Theatre
Kiwanis Club
Masonic Dining Mall
W. L. Pressly
W. E. Blakely
Boyce Memorial Arp Church
Church Synod
Ben Clarken
von O. Wall
Mooresore
Ollie Haris
High Schoals Baptist Church
Henderson Rites Thursday At 2
Funeral services for Lonnie Henderson 48 farmer of Kings Mountain route three will be held Thursday at 2 oclock at Antioch Baptist church near Grover. Rev J J Thornburg and Rev G C Teague will officiate with interment in the church cemetery He died Monday at 430 p m after a heart attack while working on his farm He was a night watchman at Kings Mountain Mica Company on weekends and a Patterson Grove Baptist church member Surviving are his wife Grace Bell nine sons Lewis Boyce Emmett Laurence Ambrose Don Lonnie Jr and Dean all of Kings Mountain Elbert Henderson of Camp Gordon Ga three daughters Florence Ruby and Irene Hicks all of Kings Mountain three sisters Mrs Allen Seay of Kings Mountain
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Lonnie Henderson
Route Three
Kings Mountain
Antioch Baptist Church
Grover
J. J. Thornburg
G. C. Teague
Church
Henderson
Kings Mountain Mica Company
Patterson Grove
Florence
Ruby Henderson
Kings Moon
Irene Hicks
Allen Seay
Prince son to receive college degrees in Kings Mountain
Jack Prince son of Mr and Mrs A B Prince is among three Kings Mountain students who will receive college degrees on Monday.
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Jack Prince
A. B. Prince
Kings Mountain
Three Students To Get Diplomas
Several Kings Mountain students will receive diplomas at graduation exercises on Monday. Notables include Jack A. Prince of UNC who majored in radio Bible and military management and served as YMCA chairman and campus radio manager. Alda Jean Davis will graduate from Duke, and Mrs. Richard Foster from Newberry College. Norman McGill recently earned his diploma from Erskine College after completing his studies in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Mountain
Jack A. Prince
University of North Carolina
Alda Jean Davis
J. R. Davis
Duke University
Richard
Dick) Foster
Newberry College
Norman McGill
Fuller McGill
Erskine College
Prince
Brevard College
UNC
YMCA
Joyce Biser Top Speller Wins KM Contest Again
Joye Biser defended her high school spelling title by completing all 50 words in the contest announced by B. N. Barnes. Kelly Weaver earned the runner up medal after missing one word. In elementary division Juanita Dover led with 150 yard test, tied for second were Shirley McIntosh and Janell Bedsole, with Jimmie Heavner third. Davidson winners were Sandro Blalock high school and Ralph James in elementary.
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Kings Mountain City
Bank
B. N.’ Barnes
Joyce Biser
Miss Biser
Kelly Weaver
Juan
Kiwanis Horse Show Draws Large Piedmont Entries
Keeter reports a strong entry list for Kings Mountain Kiwanis club horse show at City Stadium next Wednesday. Two performances begin at 2 pm with an 8 pm program featuring stake events and organ music by Jimmy Richard. Proceeds fund an oxygen tent for Kings Mountain hospital. Admission is 1 dollar for adults and 50 cents for children. Officials include Ed Stalcup, Hulon Ferrer, Stewart Dellinger, Dr. Jacob S. Mauney, and announcer J. D. Massey.
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Piedmont
Kiwanis Club
Byron Keeter
Kings Mountain
City Stadium
Jimmy Richard
Kings Mountain Hospital
Ed Stalcup
Hulon Ferrer
Stewart Dellinger
Jacob S. Mauney
J. D. Massey
Greenville, S.C
George Houser To Head Lions In Coming Year
George H. Houser, long time Kings Mountain Lions Club member, to serve as president for the year starting July 1 succeeding Sam Stallings. Nomination and formality noted at a Tuesday meeting. other officers include Ollie Harris and Ertle Powers as VPs and officer slate approved for two year terms. Lions sponsor Shelby Lincoln ton baseball game labeled Charlie Ballard Night set for June 26 with ticket prices 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Houser
Kings Mountain Lions Club
Sam Stallings
Houser
Masonic Lodge
Ollie Harris
Ertle Powers
Shelby-Lincolnton
Shelby
Charlie Ballard
Kings Mountain
Lions Club
Bob Cooper
Hubert Twidson
C. P. Barty
Paul King
James Houser
Fred Wright, Jr
Jack White
H. B. Jackson
H. B. Bumgardner
T. W. Grayson
John H. Lew
America
City Re surfacing Bid Accepted and Judge Succession
The city commission appointed Jack White of Kings Mountain to succeed Judge E A Harrill who resigned. A Taylor Construction Company contract funds resurfacing 35 000 square yards of Cedar, Cherokee, Glywood? and other streets. White's salary set at 150 per month. Streets designated include Cedar from Southern Railroad to Cansler, Cherokee from Gold to Hawthorne, Ridge from Battle Ground to Gaston, Waco road Piedmont to Walker, and all road avenue.
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White
Harrill
Taylor Construction Company
City Recorder’s Court
Ate White
Gatiea
Kings Mountain High Plans Dual Commencement
Kings Mountain High School announces annual graduation ceremonies for seniors. Sunday evening features Rev C W Kirby sermon and choral works by mixed chorus. Tuesday evening includes diploma presentations by Rowell Lane and medals by Mrs J E …, with Rev P D Patrick conducting invocations and Prof. Phillips delivering principal address.
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Or. C. W. Kirby
C. W. Phillips
Kings Mountain High School
Mrs Graysons Rites Conducted At Lincolnton Church
Funeral services for Mrs John H Grayson of Lincolnton were held Tuesday at 4 pm at Rhyne Heights Methodist Church with Rev James E Rink and Rev J H Brendall officiating. Burial followed in Woodland Cemetery. She died Monday after long illness. She leaves her husband, three sons, two daughters, a sister and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Grayson
Lincolnton
T. W. Grayson
F. A. Dixon
Rhyne Heights
Rhyne Heights Church
Grayson
John H. Gray
J B. Grayson
Greensboro
G. B. Gia
Korea
J. L. Grayson
Eunice Grayson
Ralph Brown
England
Charles Adams
Charlotte
J. A. van Dyke
M. van Dyke
Fulton Islander Honored for Church Service
W S Fulton Sr former treasurer of Boyce Memorial ARP Church received a silver pitcher at morning services to honor 30 years in that post. The inscription notes 1922 1952 and tribute from Rev W H Pressly. Daly court Jack White named city recorder judge said he will hold brief morning court at 9 daily with regular sessions Mondays at 2 pm.
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W. S. Fulton, Sr
Boyce Memorial Arp Church
W. J. Pressly
W. S. Fulton
Boyce Memorial A
Daly Court
Jack White
City Recorder’s Court
Final Rites Held For Mrs Hartsee
Funeral services were held at First Wesleyan Methodist church for Mrs John Hartsee 74 who died after an extended illness in a Lincolnton hospital. Rev J W Phillips officiated with Rev C A Hendricks assisting. Burial followed at El Bethel Methodist church cemetery. Survived by four sons Willie Lee Paul Jack Hartlee Lee all of Kings Mountain Zane Hartsoe of Blacksburg three daughters Mitchell Moore Virgil Blackwell of Kings Mountain and Bana Banahame of Gasonia three sisters Pearl Carroll Virgie Smith of Kings Mountain 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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First Wesleyan Methodist Church
John Hartsee
Lincolnton
J. W. Phillips
C. A. Hendricks
el Bethel Methodist Church
Hartsoe
Willie Lee
Paul
Jack Hart
Lee
Kings Mountain
Zane Hartsoe
Blacksburg
Mitchell Moore
Virgil Blackwell
Bane Banahame
Gasonia
Pearl Carroll
Virgie Smith
Motor Court Opens Here
Mr Huffstetter announces the new motor court opening at a local site with notable enthusiasm. The event marks a milestone for travelers seeking roadside services and rest facilities.
Final Rites Held For Mr Gibson
Funeral services for Robert William Gibson 75 were today at 2 pm in Carothers Funeral Home Chapel. Rev Bo W Lefler and Dr Frank Matone officiated. Burial followed in Hollywood Cemetery Gastonia. He died Thursday at 6 30 pm after a period of declining health. He lived with daughter Mrs T C Upchurch in Gastonia. Survived by wife Georgia Shuttles, daughter Mrs L Miller Jr, Mrs HD McDaniel, Mrs Buford W Blanton, two sons Eugene W Gibson and James C Gibson, sisters Mrs George Willis Dixon SC and Mrs Lee Willis Union SC, and six grandchildren.
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Robert William. Gibson
Carothers Funeral Home
Bo W. Lefler
Grace Methodist Church
Frank Matone
Loray Baptist Church
Gastonia
Hollywood Cemtery
Gibson
T. C.upchurch
Carlton Accepts Coaching Position
Everett L. Carlton told Superintendent J. N. Barnes he would accept his former coaching position for next fall. Carlton, who arrived after service in Korea, had left the job in March 1951 to go on active duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett L. Carlton
J. N. Barnes
Lt. Carlton
Kings Mountain
Marine Corps
Korea
Huffstickler Rites Held On Sunday
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 at Sir Matthew's Lutheran church for Private Rufus G. Huffstickler 20 Kings Mountain's first Korean War casualty. Full military rites were given at Memorial Park Mountain Rest cemetery. Reverend W P Gerberding and Reverend Herman G Fishery officiated with Major John H Carper Army chaplain from Charlotte. Army reserve firing squad and American Legion Post 155 members served as pallbearers. Huffstickler enlisted in August 1949 and died during transfer to Japan. He attended Matth Fanchurch High School and was active in church youth affairs. Survived by his parents brother Billy and grandparents. A large crowd attended.
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Sir Matthew's Lutheran
Ivate Rufus G. Huffstickler
Kings Mountain
Memorial, Park
Mountain Rest
Alter
W. P. Gerberding
Herman G. Fishery
Spindale
John H. Carper
Charlotte
Army Reserve
North Carolina National Guards
Otis D. Green Post
Americam Legion
Japan
Matth Fanchurch
Calvary
General Dean
Far East
Billy Huffstickler
Jeff Huffstickler
Charles Bridges
Second Baptist Church Plans Modern $100,000 Church
Rev B F Austin pastor announces two week start for a Gothic style church costing about $100,000 with an auditorium and Sunday School department. Ormand and Vaughan designed the building, Kelly Dixon to construct, Clyde Gladden chairs the building committee. The old building may become a recreation facility.
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Second Baptist Church
B. F. Austin
Austin
Ormand and Vaughan
Shelby
Kelly Dixon
Clyde Gladden
Voters in Kings Mountain area seek party nominees Saturday
Kings Mountain area voters join others statewide to cast ballots for party nominees in township, county, and state races. Democrats focus on governor, state senate, school board, and township constable contests while Republicans center on the lieutenant governor race between William C. Lehew and Warren H. Pritchard. Key local battles include the 27th district Senate race featuring Robert Morgan aiming to unseat Clyde Nolan and a contested county board of education race with two open seats among five candidates. In township races, five candidates vie for constable with incumbents and challengers among We Blackshurn Elvinison Paul Byers Kin Stepp. The article notes urban and rural votes splitting among gubernatorial candidates Amste Fees, Olive forces, and Dunaway, with Kings Mountain amid the broader pre primary atmosphere.
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Kings Mountain Area
William C. Lehew
Warren H. Pritchard
Imteresy
Ben
Robert Morgan
Clyde Nolan
Warm
Board of Education
Edwin Moore
Blackshurn
Elvin Inison
Paul Byers
IL G. Clesus
Kin Stepp
Amste Fees
Olive
Sayesl
Albodes
Tile Dunaway
Primary Elections Polling Details Across Townships
Polls open 6 30 a m to 6 30 p m EST in four townships East Kings Mountain West Kings Mountain Bethware Grover with registrars Nell Crawford J H Arthur H A Goforth J B Ellis voting 2000 to 2500 ballots forecast in 12000 in Cleveland County Democrats three Republicans predicted totals.
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East Kings Mountain
City Hall
Nell Crawford
West Kings Mountain
Victory Chevrolet Company
J. H. Arthur
Bethware
Bethware School
H. A. Goforth
Grover
Tate's Drug Store
J. B. Ellis
Cleveland County
Barnes to take civil service training in Washington
W Faison Barnes a Kings Mountain lawyer will travel to Washington to undertake a six week civil service commission Investigator training. After completion he will serve in a civil service area while Mrs Barnes remains in Kings Mountain. Nan Jean Gantt will graduate from the high school department of Plank School of Creative Arts in Asheville at 11 AM on Wednesday.
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W. Faison Barnes
Kings Kings Mountain
Washington, D. C
Civil Service Commission
Barnes
Mrs. Barnes
Kings Mountain
Washington
Nan Jean Gantt
W. M. Gantt
Plank School of Creative Arts
Asheville
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Keeter
George Houser
Lions
C. W. Kirby
The
Methodist Church
Woman’s College, University of North Carolina
Vance Daniel
Resurrection Luitheran Church
W. Lefler
Handel
Chris Hansen
J. H. Brendall
Central Methodist. Church
Mr. Kirby
Boyce Memorial AR
Donald Flowers
Clas
Rogers
Melba ‘Tindall
Evelyn Cline
Bond
Barba Panying
St. Matthew's Lutheral Church
Kirby
Winston-Salem
Rutherford and Lenoir
Rhyne
Emory University
Canton Methodist Church
Phillips
jStaff
WCMC
North Carolina
Fulton
Mrs. Hartsee
Lehre
Kings Mountain Court
Dan Huffstetler
East King Street
Louise Gladden
Mr. Huffstetter
Mr. Gibson
Carlton
Kurlers
Roy Rowe
Sue H. Hodges
Ben. J. Me
Frederick
Supreme Court
Siemens T. Valentine
Incumben
Oscar O. Efird
Ro Munt Parker
William H. Bobbitt
Valentined
Parker
Bobbitt
Allen Gwyn
F. Donald
Coury Board of Education
Waler Pavis
C.D. Forney
B. Austell
Dixon Stroup
A.A. Parcker
W. H. Lutz
R.A. War Hick
Austell
Stroup
Lutz
Ido
John
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