B tr ) by an i c i an, around lentury. Book corinKP*rt, i‘Acn. 4> VOL. 90 NO. 68 TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1979 f pringP**'^ KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD 15c soon rself. 1 tax no D 15 15 5 0 10 10 jnd > I Deadline Sept. 7 Nicholson, King File To Seek Re-election Bimpi. NORMAN KINO Commissioner, DIst. 4 CORBET NICHOLSON Commissioner, Dlst. 3 Parton, Wright Will Be Tried For Murder Danny Allen Parton was arraigned yesterday In McDowell County Superior Court at Marlon on charges of murdering two young Gaston County women. The former resident of Bessemer City is accused with murdering Cathy Roxamne Caldwell Mosley, 34, of Bessemer City, and Mary Kathryn Carnes Dye, 20, of Gastonia. Parton Is alleged to have con fessed to the murders and police say he led them to the shallow graves of tlie vlcUms July 20th In McDowell County. Police say that Parton confessed to six other murders but later retracted his statements. Officers have continued to search for more bodies. True bills of indictment against Parton were returned last week by a McDowell County grand Jury. Superior Court Judge Robert Lewis of Asheville granted a delay In arraignment on request of court- iq>polnted attorneys for the defense. True bills of Indictment were also returned against two co- denfendants. Kay Frances Wright, 21, of Kings Mountain, laces charges of accessory after the fact of the murder of Mrs. Mosley. Miss Wright remains In custody In McDowell County Jail. Her bond was reduced from $60,000 to $10,000 last week. Henry Guy Burnette, also of the North Cove Community near Marlon, laces charges of accessory In the murders of both women. Burnette, who testified against Parton during a probable cause hearing. Is free under $10,000 bond. Two of the three Incumbent commissioners have filed for re- election in the Oct. 9 local election. District Three Commissioner Corbet Nicholson and District Four Commissioner Norman King paid their $6 filing fees Monday to Kings Mountain Elections Board Chair man Luther Bennett. At this printing District One Commissioner James Childers and Mayor John Henry Moss had not filed to seek re-election. The can didate filing deadline Is noon Frl., Sept. 7, a little less than two weeks away. Nicholson, a native of Gastonia, has resided In Kings Mountain for 26 years. He is a vetersui of World War Two In which he served In the U.S. Marines. The commissioner Is a member of the American Legion and VFW In Kings Mountain and Is a 32nd degree mason with local lodge 339 and Is a _ member of the Clevelsmd County Shrine Club. The candidate Is married to the former Elva Holden also of Gastonia and they are members of Temple BapUst Church, where Nicholson serves on the board of deacons. Nicholson owns and operates City Heating and Air Conditioning. Nicholson was first elected to office In 1973, serving two years on the board before being reelected In 1976 to serve foiu- years under the new staggered term system. •T am running on my past record of service to the community,” the candidate said. “I feel we have accomplished quite a bit on behalf of the citizens, but there Is more to be done. One of my goals Is to see an increased paving, curb, and gutter program In all sections of the city.” The commissioner also stated that he “appreciates the past support the voters have shown me and I again ask lor your support. If I am elected, as always, I will make myself available to all the citizens.” Grover Meet Postponed Due to the Labor Day Holiday the until Mon., Sept. 10. Monday regularly scheduled meeUng of the Grover Board of The Board will meet at 7 p.m. In Commissioners will be postponed Town Hall at Grover. Senior Portraits Today .. BETSY WELLS, left. Is shown presenting Mrs. Jackie Hope with the teacher of the year award at the Annual Teacher Kick-Off Breakfast held Thurs., Aug. 23 at the Kings Mountain Junior High School Gym. Mrs. Hope was selected from eight other candidates to receive the award. Photo by Katrena McCall Jackie Hope Is Named km’s Teacher Of Year KMSHS seniors are reminded that tahe Delmar Studios photographer will be at the high school today and Wednesday for portraits. Students eu-e requested to dress appropriately and follow this schedule; Tuesday, 9-12 and 1-3:30 p.m., students whose last names begin with A-I. Wednesday: 9-12 and 1-3 p.m. students whose last names begin with I-Z. (Turn to page 7) Prayer Vigil Set Thursday The prayer committee lor the Christian Growth Celebration has submitted guidelines lor prayer efforts during the coming event. An all day prayer vigil will be held Thurs.. Aug. 30. First Presbyterian Church sanctuary will be open at 7 a.m. and will remain open until 9 p.m. A spokesman lor the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association said, “We are asking people to take a lew minutes out Thursday to drop In and pray lor the crusade set lor Sept. 2-9.” At 8 p.m. Thursday, ministers will be at the church to give a brief talk on the effects of prayer. By KATRENA McCALL Herald Staff Writer The 1979-80 Kick-Off Breakfast for area teachers was held Thurs., Aug. 23 at 8:30 In the Kings Mountain Junior High School Gym, and was highlighted by the announcement of Mrs. Jack'» Hope as Kings Moun tain’s Teacher of the Year. Betsy Wells, last year’s honoree, made the announcement. Mrs. Hope is the daughter of Herbert and Anne Libby Hoff of McComb, Mississippi and holds a B.S. degree from Mississippi College at Clinton. She has taught fifth grade at West School for five years, and previously taught eighth grade In Cross City, Fla. “Working with children exhilarates and stimulates me,” Mrs. Hope said In a previous In terview. “Watching a child grow intellectually and socially and knowing I’ve had a part in this process fulfills my goals as a teacher.” She continued by saying that her approach for a “total learning experience” strives to offer a well-rounded curriculum which focuses on Individual needs auid relevant training experience. In accepting the award Mrs. Hope said that she was "very pleased and will do niy best to represent you.” Following breakfast, Larry Allen, Director of Federal Programs, introduced special guests and the list Included school board members Alex D. Owens, Marion Thomasson, Bill McDaniel and Kyle Smith; board attorney Scott aonlnger. Mayor John H. Moss, Sen. Ollle Harris and State Employees Credit Union Representative Andy High. School Supt. Bill Davis then ex pressed to the group his hopes and concerns for the school year. '"The future of education rests on the confidence of the public,” said Davis. “We each Individually shape the school system ... We need to be busy strengthening this position and not leave ourselves vulnerable to 'those who would do us In’.” Davis set four major goals for the future of the Kings Mountain School System. He feels that we are In an era of comparative, competitive education, Instigated by the state required testing programs which compare scores from all over the state. His first aspiration is to bring the Kings Mountain school scores up to at least the state average. ”In competency testing programs last year, 9 percent of our students failed English and 16 percent failed math. I would like to see these percentages reduced to 6 sind 11 percent respectively by the end of the ’80-’81 school term," Davis said. The second goal set by Davis was a reduction In the drop-out rate which Is presently the highest In the county. (Turn to page 6) Herald Football Contest Planned with the start of the football season Just around the comer, the Hersdd Is gearing for one of Its most successful promotions...the annual “Pick The Winners” football con test. The contest will run throughout the high school and college season, which begins on Frl., Sept. 7, and area “guessperts” will be taking shots at the $76 prize money. The first contest will appear In next Tuesday’s paper. Contestants will have until Friday noon to submit their entries. Meanwhile, a limited amount of space Is available to advertisers. The contest will be limited to 10 advertisements. Anyone Interested in having an ad on the page may call the Herald’s advertising department at 739-7496. All contestants are urged to closely read the rules next Tuesday. Often-tlmes entries are disqualified because contestants neglected the rules. The main thing to bear In mind Is that only one entry per person will be allowed, and entries must be received by noon Fridays. No typewritten entries will be accepted. In case of a tie, the tie-breaker method will be used. In It, con testants predict the total number of points (not the final score) that will be scored In a selected game. The person coming closer wins the $76. If a tie still exists, the money will be divided If no more than two persons de. If more than two tie, a drawing wUl be held to determine the winner. Games In the first week’s contest will be played on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 7 and 8. So brush up