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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1952
Page
10
Mrs P D Herndon editor reports Central Methodist Church Senior MFY elected President Buddy Mayes Vice President Jacob Dixon Secretary Shirley Falls and Treasurer Jo Ann Dixon to serve the year They will represent at the Senior Assembly at Lake Junaluska in July Commission chairmen to be elected next Sunday and installed the following Sunday.
Mrs L E Abbott hosted a duplicate bridge gathering at her home on Monday afternoon with Duplicat Bridge Club members and guests. Jacop Cooper and Carl Mauney tied for first after several progressions, with delphinium arrangements decorating the Abbott residence and a dessert course served during the plays. Other players included Mrs Half Plank, Mrs Hugh Otmand, and Mrs Carl Mauney.
Fourth birthday hosted by Dr and Mrs D F Hord at grandparents Byron Keter home. Outdoor party featured pony ride games and a refreshment table with a green and yellow Maypole. Guests sang Happy Birthday as Mary Jo opened gifts and enjoyed ice cream cookies and punch.
The First Baptist Church Gleaners Class met Monday night for a covered dish supper. After the meal, tray cards for hospital use were prepared. Mrs C W Holsum gave the devotional, Mrs Johnnie Beam led prayer, and Mrs Everett Cloninger presided. Thirteen members were present as plans were set for a June progressive dinner.
Mrs B K Black and son Larry left for Green Bay Wisconsin after visiting Mr and Mrs C L Black. Houston Black of Rockingham school faculty spent the weekend with his parents. Captain and Mrs James Crouch of Washington DC were guests of several locals last week. Memorial services were held in Henrietta Sunday. Several others visited from Charlotte and Tampa. M/Sgt John Fulton and Mrs Fulton visited Kings Mountain before reporting to Leavesville Louisiana. The Fultons will reunite in Kings Mountain. The Ware family moved near Long Creek Church. Mrs Fred Finger and Mrs J A Neisler returned from Richmond with Mrs Neisler's daughter. Local social and school events noted.
Miss Jo Ann Keeter reveals wedding plans to Lt. Warren Sherrill Hicks Jr. for Sunday at First Baptist Church Grover officiated by Rev. S. M. Hughes. Attendants include Gene Kirkpatrick matron of honor and bridesmaids from Grover and Charlotte. Best man Gene Kirkpatrick and ushers listed. Grover residents dominate the party with one guest from Washington, D C. Prewedding entertainments include bridesmaids dinner in Shelby and rehearsal supper in Shelby.
Girl Scout Day Camps will be held this year at Camp Rotary and Cramerton in June. Browerville and Kings Mountain units participate with day camp from 9 30 a m to 3 15 p m, including swimming, hiking, outdoor cooking, campcraft, folk dancing and singing. Applicants send 1 00 registration to Pioneer Girl Scout Area Headquarters in Gastonia, with 2 00 for the five day period, 1 00 at registration and 1 00 on day one. Camp director is Miss Jane Bachman with committee members D J Garner R M Howard B F Nuttall Jr Gastonia and Kings Mountain.
Senior MFY to honor graduates with a banquet in the church basement on Monday evening June 2 at 7 30 p m The guest list includes Reginald Murray Ann Mayes Dorothy Goforth Doris Jolly Kenneth Dalton Don Bumgardner Dwight Alexander Barbara Gault Bob Goforth Nan Jean Gant and William Prince Buddy Mayes will be Master of Ceremonies Sturley Falls to play piano The theme Melodie Makin and non graduating members will prepare program and decorations
Stephen Alton Jolly son of Clyde Jolly celebrated his sixth birthday Saturday March 24 at the Pauline Community club house. Pink and white decorations and refreshments followed games. Guests included Stephen honoree and many friends from Kings Mountain plus Karl Stroup Gastonia Bobby Warlick Shelby and family members.
Mrs Ward hosted West School fifth graders Tuesday afternoon in Mrs Rhyne's classroom. Pupils enjoyed refreshments of ice cream cookies and Coca Cola in a lively classroom party.
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