Ll ru“ = - Ra en EEN Former Herald Owner From Page 1-A He was consultant for Southern Railroad land rights and an ap- praiser for the Prudential Life Insurance Company. Ever alert to the needs for the wheels of justice to run -smoothly, Mr. Lynch urged leadership from statesmen, city bankers, manufacturers, and textile ex- ecutives in local politics, urging them to seek and use legal tactics to collect back taxes from store owners, some of the taxes having been in arrears for as long as 40 years. In these ways, he turned depression into small business ownership for local families, some of these businesses still strong today. A member of the Kings Mountain Kiwanis Club, Mr. Lynch later brought the Rotary Club to Kings Mountain and served as president for two years. He taught the Bible Class at First Presbyterian Church, serv- ed on the building committee of the present Presbyterian Church, where his membership now stands. Ill health forced Mr. Lynch’s retirement in 1969 and chronic illness followed until his death. He was preceded in death by a daughter in 1969, Jean Lynch Mrs. William Mauney) Hern- don and in 1982 by Betsy Lynch (Mrs. George R.) Tolleson. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Simmons Lynch, of the home; one daughter, Lossie (Mrs. Sam) Harrell of Atlanta, Ga., 10 grandchildren: Jane Elizabeth Harrell and Amy Kathryn Harrell, Dr. William Mauney Herndon, Jr., Chapel Hill; Mrs. Virginia Herndon Baker, Washington, D.C. Robert Herndon, Raleigh; David Herndon, Arlington, Va.; Chip Tolleson, Greenville, S.C., Woody Tolleson, Taylors, S.C. Grover Board Hires Second Policeman From Page 1-A In other action Monday night, the board: * Agreed to receive estimates for heating duct work at the Grover Fire Department. *Took the oath of office and reorganized the city’s govern- ment for the next two years. Dennis McDaniel was elected mayor pro tem, McCarter was reelected finance officer and of- fice manager, Laura W. Mellon was reelected town: clerk: and Andy Neisler was re-elected town attorney. * Approved the purchase of two snow tires for the town police car. *Approved renewing the police department’s subscription to “Search and Seizure” magazine. *Approved payment of $3,150 to city engineer John Ed- wards for preliminary work done “wo oo Couple Honored Mr. and Mrs. William Eugene McCarter, Sr. honored their son, Billy Gene McCarter and his bride-to-be, Annette Hinson, at an after-rehearsal dinner at the Holiday Inn, Kings Mountain on Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. Miss Hinson was presented a corsage of pink sweetheart roses Band Concerts On Dec. 15th The annual winter concert of the. Kings Mountain District School Bands will be held Thursday. Dec. 15th, at 8 p.m. at B.N. Barnes Auditorium. There is no admission charge and the community is invited to attend. : A variety of traditional and seasonal band music will be presented by the Junior High Eighth Grade Band, the Junior High Ninth Grade Band and the Senior High Blazer Band. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: Kerosene Heater Toys Lawnmower Sump Pump Insulators Power Boxes Reel Lawnmowers Pet Supplies Display Racks Electric Heater Football & Baseball Shoes & Equipment Tack Mec 600 Junior Reloader Display Case Shopping Carts Bird Bath Planters Safe 2 TV's India Sword EXCESS ITEMS & COLLECTIBLES FROM CLEVELAND HARDWARE CO. Shelby, N.C. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1983 - 7 P.M. MARION ST. ENTRANCE Inspection - 6 P.M. - Sale Time GUNS AND KNIVES (Assorted) New Vigilant Railroad Light 1949 & 1950 Studebaker Trucks Plus Much More!!! We Reserve The Right To Add Or Delete Items Before The Sale Sale Conducted By: Joyce D. Dixon, N.C. Auctioneer No. 2949 600 Hillside Dri - Kings Mtn., N.C. 28086 (704) 739-5591 For More Information Contact: ‘Doyt Phifer (487-9094) Or The Auctioneer Terms: Cash Or Good Check on the city’s sewer system. Mc- Carter said a survey team has ‘been working in town the past week and “the system is on the move.” Total construction cost is estimated at $965,570. *Accepted a $142,091 State Clean Water Bond grant, which will go toward the cost of the new sewer system. * Approved the purchase of Christmas decorations and discussed reviewing Christmas lighting for next year. * Approved having plans for the new recreational park redrawn. McCarter said he had been informed that a regulation size little league field can be add- ed to the project, which will also include a regulation softball field, tennis courts, playground and equipment, bleachers and parking areas. Total cost of the project is estimated at $139,900. Grading will be put out for bid after the first of the year. and baby’s breath. The bridegroom-to-be was presented a pink rosebud to wear in his lapel. Guests included the wedding party, out-of-town guests and members of the McCarter- Hinson families. The bridegroom’s mother and the bride’s father toasted the engag- ed pair. The tables were covered with white cloths and arranged with Christmas red and green napkins and centerpieces of hurricane candles surrounded by holly, baby’s breath and red carna- tions. The head table was decorated with two silver five- branch candelabra holding white tapers surrounded with holly, baby’s breath and red carna- tions. A highlight of the dining room was a lighted Christmas tree. A three