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y«d and ten of the tnble had ntereitlng Bwa of time each and told ■he haei I through'' reens and the tables ivlUng log ■djoumed and New 0 Thursday, December *0, 1BT»-K1N08 MOUNTAIN HERALD-Page SB Mrs. Randall Saved A ‘Hen’s Nest’ Full Of Antiques Sarah Henry Summltt Randall has been a serloua collector all her life. The Kings Mountain native, ^ now of Morganton, traded toys with other children while growing up In Kings Mountain and saved everything—from flea markets, yard sales, auc- tlons, many treasures of all descriptions. Her antique collection was started with an old Victorian ^walnut dresser which she V purchased at age 18. "Not that I needed It," said "Hen", as she Is affectionately called, "But I Just had to have It because It was so beautiful.” Soon, her collecting "fever” spread and her house was running over with Items. "I had no more room to keep all the ^things I had collected, so I V started going to the markets and before I knew It, I wm In the business, buying, selling and trading," said Mrs. Randall. Last June 9th on her birthday, Mrs. Randall, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Summltt of Kings Mountain, proudly opened "Hen’s Nest" In (^downtown Morganton. After painting, scrubbing and redesigning the Interior, “Hen” gathered up a thousand and one treasures from her collection and opened the antique shop which features sparkling china, bric-a-brac, furniture and Jewelry arranged In attractive settings. Olassware Is displayed In neat ^showcases, each shelf devoted to separate colors such as pale pink, turquoise, cobalt blue, ruby, amber, emerald, and brilliant crystal. Bisque and porcelain figures are aligned In precise rows, with enough elbow room to show off their meticulous handpainting and sculptured details. Tables, chairs and china cabinets are set on rugs, with Inviting cosiness and charm. Milk glass, lustreware, chlnolserle, and R.J. Reynolds Brown Mule tobacco cutter, high button shoes and decorative objects of every type and description capture the attention and fire the Imagination of visitors to "Hen’s Nest". Browsers are treated, too, to “Hen’s" lively conversation and "make yourself right at home" brand of friendliness. She af fably gives customers background and history about q>eclflc objects, often educating them as to what to look for In Judging the authenticity of certain Items. Sarah’s father operated Summltt’s New Way Grocery In Kings Mountain for a number of years before his death and (grated a drug store at one time. "I used to help him", she recalled, "even when I was so small I had to stand on a tobacco box to reach the counter. Even back then, I loved dealing with people. I’ve been around people all my life-people are my hobby. After high school, Sarah studied to be a beautician and became a llcenseed cosmetologist. She was the owner of two shops, Sarah ■%S.i 9^ SERIOUS COLLECTOR-Mrs. Sarah Henry Summltt Randall shows off some of the beautiful glassware In “Hen’s Nest’’, an antique shop she has opened In Morganton. Hie Kings Mountain native has been collecting since she was a child growing up In Kings Mountain. “People are my hobby”, she says. Henry's, in Kings Mountain (before she was 21) and Ran dall’s House of Beauty in Newton. In 194S, Hen and Alex ’Talmadge (Red) Randall, Jr. (then a sergeant In the 80th Infantry, U.S. Army, were married. ’Hie couple moved to lOckory after the war where Cochrans Wed Saturday (Begins on page 2B) Tim Davis of Kings Mountain was best man for the bridegroom and the bride’s brother, Reggie Flowers, vshend with the bridegroom’s brotlMk,- Keith Cochran. Mr. and Mrs. Van Bir mingham, neighbors of the .f^brlde, entertained after the ^ceremony at a beautifully- appointed reception In the Church Fellowship Hall. Christmas greenery and berries, along with candles and polnsettlas, decorated the lace- covered tables from which punch and party pickups were served from silver and crystal appointments. Rebecca Bir mingham played seasonal music while the wedding party greeted guests. ’The lavender and pink theme of the wedding was also featured In decorations. After a wedding trip, the newlyweds will be at homa' In Kings Mountain. BRIDE AND BRIDEOROOM Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Flowers of Kings Mountain are parents of the bride who is a graduate of Kings Mountain Iflgh School and is employed at Spectrum Fibers In Kings Mountain. Dinner Honors Teachers Of Dale Bible Class On Thurs. night, Dec. 18, the teachers of the Catherine Dale Bible Class were entertained by ^e members of the class with a winner at the Fortress Restaurant. A delicious meal consisting of a variety of meats, vegetables, baked potatoes or French fries, salad bar, hot rolls and Iced tea or coffee were served to the 16 members and teachers present. Teachers attending were Bill and Betty Moss, Mrs. Evelyn Hambrlght, Mrs. Elisabeth Lynch and Mrs. Elizabeth Gamble. Not present were Miss Margaret Ratterree and Mrs. Mable McGlU. Mr. and Mrs. William C. Cochran, Jr. of Kings Mountain are parents of the bridegroom who Is also a graduate of Kings Mountain High School and employed by Firestone Textiles In Gastonia. AFTER REHEARisAL ’ Hie bridal couple was en tertained at an after-rehearsal cakecutting Friday night In the Church Fellowship Hall. Entertaining together were Mrs. Richard Ross, Mrs. Don Flowers, and Mrs. Marlon Flowers, all aunts of the bride, and Miss Sharon Ross, cousin of the bride. ’The highlight of the table decorations was a three-tiered wedding cadce on pedestals with an Identical miniature three-tier anniversary cake com memorating the bride’s parents' 88th wedding anniversary, the same date as Lynn and Robert's wedding on Dec. 16th. Wedding colors of pink and lavender were carried out In the decorations, which also featured greenery, polnsettlas and a large Christmas tree. A second refreshment table was appointed In crystal and held a variety of party pickups and punch. Wake Up To Opportunity ’Enroll in a one-year vocational or two-year technical program to improve your skill or learn a new trade—or complete your requirements to earn your high school diploma. 137 S. Post Road 704/482-8351 Shethy, N.C. 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Now Barbara lives In Llncolnton, where she works with the Federal Housing Administration, Sarah Kristina works at Burke County's Social Security Office, and Alex III, a captain in the U.S. Army, Is In Stuttgart, Germany, with his wife, and their twins, Tam and Tina. But "Hen”, was never Just a homebody, recalling that she was active for years in P-TA, In a garden club and in Morganton Woman's C!lub. She has won ribbons for her floral arrangements and was a school volunteer for many years. Even when she was working part-time In a flower shop, store and beauty shop, Mrs. Randall was always looking for “something old suid beautiful, unusual.’’ Mrs. Randall, who has many fond memories of growing up In Kings Mountain, has always iked to surround herself with Tiemorles of family and iherished belongings. • "Old things have character," says this versatile collector, who said she Is glad to see younger people show a renewal of In terest and enthusiasm for everything touched with the patina of age. She said some of her youthful customers tell her “there’s no romance In plastics or microwaves.” "Hen’s Nest" Is never dull, according to Sarah Randall, who has combined In her business a qilendid fusion of past and present. I It Sansabelt® A most fitting gift for Qiristmas. This Christmas give the gift he'll look and feel his best in. Sansabelt slacks by Jaymar. Only Sansabelt has the exclusive patented waistband with triple-stretch webbing. It's guaranteed for the life of the slacks. Choose from a world of exciting styles. In the color and fabrics he wants most. Whoever the man in your life is, say Merry Christmas with the comfort and fashion of Sansabelt. QJ He'll love you for it. WEST MOUNTAIN STREET DOWNTOWN KINGS MOUNTAIN rKSfKSWSfi
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