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MBS. P. D. HEBNDON. Editor Phona 167 The D. F. Hord's Fete Bridge Club Mr. and Mrs. Jack White wore Invited to play with members of tha Hl-Lo Bridge' club when it met Friday night with Dr. and Mrs. D. F. Hord. Mrs. Hord had used mixed flowers to add color to the party rooms. When card were laid a side a dessert course wais served. Mrs. Glee Edwin Bridges held high score for ladies and Sam Stallings held high for the gen tlemen. Mrs. J. M. Cooper Bridge Club Hostess The Ace of Clubs and several visitors were entertained Thurs day afternoon by Mrs. J. M. Cooper. Gladioli and roses were used as decorations in the party rooms. The game, played at two tables, was followed by refresh ments In two courses. Mrs. H. S. Blackmer .scored highest . for visitors and Mrs, Fred Plonk carried off high score for club members. AN ORDINANCE An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Fixing the Tax Hate for the City of Kings Mountain for the fiscal year 1951-52 beginning July 1, 1953, and ending June 30, 1952, and levying a tax upon all real and personal property, and Poll Tax upon all male persons between the ages of twen ty-one and fifty years within the limits of the City of Kings Mountain for said fiscal period. Be it ordained by. the board of commissioners of the City of Kings Mountain in session in the City Hall in the City of Kings Mountain on the 16th day of July 1951. Section 1 That for the purpose of defraying the general expense of the City of Kings Mountain for the fiscal year 1951-52 for the payment of interest accrued and to accrue, for the re tirement of maturing bonds, there is hereby levied upon all real and personal property within the limits of the City of Kings Mountain the following rates of taxations: A. For General Purposes, $ .66 on the One Hundred Dol lar Valuation for real and personal property; B. For the payment of interest, and the retirement of Bonds and other Debt Service requirements, $ .76 cents on the One Hundred Dollar Valuation of real and personal property; C. For Capital Investments purpose, $ .38 cents on the One Hundred Dollar Valuation of real and personal prop erty; D. For the purpose set forth in Items A & B, a tax on poll of $2.70 to be apportioned in the same ratio as the tax lev ied in Items A & B. Section 2 The Tax Collector for the City of Kings Mountain is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to proceed to collect taxes levied upon all real and personal property and polls within the limits of the City'of Kings Mountain based upon the foregoing rates, provided that on all taxes paid in advance the discount be allowed and that all taxes upon which cost, interest or penalties accrue, according to law the same shall be added and collected. Section 3 The City Treasurer is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to apportion the said funds coming into his hands from taxes collected for the fiscal year 1951-1952, according to the rate and classification fixed in Section 1, -and to apply all cost, interest and penalties from taxes coming into his hands to general fund purpbses only. Section. 4 That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 5 That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and shall be published one time in a newspaper published in the City of Kings Mountain, N. C. O.T.HAYES, Acting City Clerk and Treasurer July 27 W right-F reeman Nuptials Held Friday Miss Alma Wright of Char lotte and Fallston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Wright of Fallston, became the bride of Thomas B. Freeman, son of Da vid C. Freeman and the late Mrs. Freeman of Spartanburg, S. C., Friday afternoon at 5:30 in a beautiful wedding held In Friend ship Methodist Church at Falls ton. The Rev. E. A. Lamb, pastor of the church, read the double ring ritual for the couple. Oregon and plumo3a ferns were fashioned Into a central fan-shaped arrangement of greenery at the back of the chan cel and in front of It were two arrangements of white gladioli, flanking an arch entwined with Ivy and white flowers. Four floor candelabra, each holding seven white tapers, were also grouped on the altar. Mrs. Clem Martin, church pr ganist and Mrs. Sam Greene of Mooresboro, vocal soloist, pre sented a program of wedding; music. ~ j Formal Safin Ooum The bride was given In mar riage by her brother, Odus A. Wright of Taylors, S. C. She wore a gown of white satin fash ioned with yoke of lace, flange collar, pleated at center-front be low the yoke, fitted bodice, ex tending below the waist line, fit ted sleeves, ending in convention al calla Illy points, and long, flared skirt, which ended in a train. Her fingertip veil of illu sion was draped from a bonnet of lace outlined with seed pears. She wore a single strand of pearls .and carried a fan-shaped bouquet of white roses arranged around a white orchid and tied with white satin ribbons. Miss Velma Wright attended her sister as maid of honor and Misses Clara and Jean Wright, also sisters of the bride, were bridesmaids. The three attend ants wore white taffeta gowns made on linos similar to the bride's, coronets of white net pompons, and white mitts. They all carried fan shapped bouquets of red roses, the honor maid's bouquet being tied with red sa tin ribbons and the bridesmaids' bouquets being tied with white satin ribbons. Best Man, Ushers Carroll Shook of Spartanburg, S. C., was best man for' the bride-groom and Hugh and Win slow Wright, Jr., of Fallston, brothers of the bride, and Wal ter Randle of Kings Mountain served as ushers. The mother of the bride wore a navy blue sheer dress with navy blue accessories and a cor sage of white roses. After the ceremony the couple received friends at the front of the church. Later they left for a wedding trip and upon their re turn will 'make their home at 2112 North Pine street in Char lotte. Mrs. Freeman received her B. S. degree from Asheville Teach Favorite RECIPES CORN PODDING Mrs. A. M. Hicks 3 cups fresh tender corn 3 eggs > - 2 cups milk 1-3 stick of butter or margar ine (about 4 tablespoons) 2 tablespoons minced onion 2 tablespoons sugar 1-4 cup minced green pepper 1 minced pimento (optional) 1 teaspoon salt Beat egg* lightly, add milk, su gar ~nd salt. Combine corn and othrr i gradients. Add to egg ml. tut \d mix well. Oalft in well greased casserole one hour at 325 degrees. THE GOLDEN SALAD Mias Matilda Dedmon ..... 4 carrots, grated . . V 1 small can pineapple drained . . 1 cup pineapple Juice 1 cup boiling water 1 package lemon jello Mix Jello and water, cool, mix other ingredients, chill. Place in mold and serve on lettuce with nuts. . : Mrs. Pressly Speaks To Margrace Club The Margrace Woman's Club held their regular meeting at the club house Friday night, July 13 Mrs. C. W .Falls, president, pre sided over the business session. Mrs. Paul Mauney presented Mrs. W. L. Pressly, who gave a very interesting talk on flowers and flower arrangements. The hostesses, Mrs. .Otto Guy ton, Mrs. Ray Mullinax, and Mrs. George Sellers, served refresh ments. . er's College and has done grad uate work at Appalachian State Teachers College, .Boone. At pres ent she is a member of the facul ty of the Parks Hutchison School in Charlotte. She is a former member of the faculty of Kings Mountain School. Mr. Freeman received his A. B. degree from Wofford College, Spartanburg, S. C., and his M. A. degrees from Appalachian State Teachers College. During World War II he served overseas In the Pacific war area. At present he Is a member of the faculty of West high school near Charlotte. PERSONALS Reid Thompson left Sunday lor Toledo, Ohio. Mrs. Frank Hambright had for her guests last Wednesday two neices; Misses Lola Faye Hardin of Grover and Beth Shappard oi Lawndale. Don Hambright is vacationing in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., with his sister and her family, Mr. and Mrs.' N. B. Bellishimo. Mrs. V. C. Whetstlne has re turned home Washington after spending several weeks weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Whetstine and other relatives. Mrs. C. E. Teeter and children of Oakboro have returned to their home after a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Hayes. : Rebecca Hayes accom panied them home and will spend ses'eral days. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Parrish and daughter, Nancy of Clover were Kings Mountain visitors Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Gonzalez of Plaihfield, N. J. are visiting Mrs. Gonzalez' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hinkle McGlnnls. Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Tr??tt and daughter, Ann of Statesvllle were guests over the weekend of Mr. arid Mrs. H. R. Parton. Mr. and Mrs. Lynwood Parton and daugh ter, Lynda of Gastonia were Sun day guests in the Parton home. Mrt?. Gus Huffstetler and daughter, ^ Sandra, returned Sun day from a visit at Myrtle Beach. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Dike and daughter, Alice of Greensboro were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Hord. Mr. and Mrs. Ben F. Beam, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harrill, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harmon, Miss Evelyn Cllne and Bill Harmon spent Sunday in Western North Carolina. Mre. Lucille Wright and grandson, Richard, have return ed home from Washingtin after spending several weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Ramsey. On her trip, Mrs. Wright visited her son, Pvt. Paul Wright, who is stationed at In dlantown Gap, Pa. leel BRIGHTER tomorrow! enjoy CHEERWINE today! t*a,K alia Do you know what headroom and legroom and trunk space this big XT av F you taken a good look at a and beautiful bargain gives you? < 1951 Buick SpecialP Do you know that this Special has Have you checked it against the , the road-steady ride of soft-action field? for room and power and ride coil springs on every wheel? and the and handling? and all the things that firm keel of Buick's torque-tube go with a really great automobile? drive? ' . ' . : ? ' ' ? " \ ^ ? ' * ?* . - ? . . ? - . . * " , * y ?'? y ' W - ?' *5 f -J ..twofk, ?v*ry Mcw>^oy ?vtning, * ' ? ? .nil i aweaaaasaaaaaasaaasasssss *hin ?ittm automoiuii am ?uiit iuick win ?uu? thkm Dean Buick 124 RAILROAD AVE. ICINGS MOUNTAIN. N. C - .vlf^ ? <" . ; . , ? - - rtii aa# V/r"vWII . accaxO'lM. m'i and kxol tow, I my. addWonai. Mt? mo, vary ?Rgt'rtr In ofloi.l.Q coanwiNM *? (O cfcorgn. All pftCM ?utyact lo cho?n? wMiem nOdOA. , . ? . * /P. ?*??-, ... . ? ? . v +>?. 4 n >?> ' .* ? - ? '? . Do you know what gas mileage r Do you know the lift that you'll get owners are getting from its F-263 behind the wh^el of this trim and Fireball Engine? newest of Buick's talented traveler? as it steps away famed valve-in-head power plants? from a traffic light or rolls up the Do you know that this is the most mi,es on the ?*>en roadP powerful engine you'll find in any Fact is? by ?v* ? automobile of the same size ** >rice? .... una ?vcier? as it steps away _ K.aiitsf from a traffic light or rolls up the you know that this is the most m''es on the open road? powerful engine you'll find in any Fact is? by every check? this .automobile of the same size and Buick's a buy too good to miss. p"ce*> Gome in, look it oyer, and you'll Do you know what headroom and . agree. legroom and trunk space this big and beautiful bargain - r* Red Swanson of Tuscaloosa, Ala., enroute to Washington, D. C. visited Mrs. Y. Throneburg, Sunday. Billy Throneburg and Red Swanson were buddie? dur ing the war. Mrs. Roger Whitney, the for mer Miss Nancy Kirkpa trick of Larchm'ont, N. Y., has returned to her home, having spent sov eral days with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Cooper. Misses Peggy Wright and Shir ley Ramsey are spending several weeks with their grand-parents, Mr. and "Mrs. Charlie Ramsey and dther relatives in Washing-, ton. ? ' ? ' ? ' * our most careful as Fish M?al and Ware Sons KINGS MOUNTAIN, N. C. i the following appropriation Budget has been prepared and to the Mayor and Board of Commissioners of the City of ntain and has been studied by each of them and, 24,950.94 $288,245.94 get is irecorded in Minute Book 6> p tor inspection to All citizens of the City Of Kings Mountain Budget Ordinance 1951-52 submitted Kings Mountain Whereas, the Law requires that a budget be adopted by the governing body of the City of Kings Mountain not later than the fourth Monday in July; Now, therefore, Be It Ordained by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Kings Mountain, pursuant to a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners held in the City Hall on the 16th day of July, 1951. - SECTION 1 That there is hereby set aside and appropriated from the funds- on hand and current revenues to be received during the fiscal year begin ning July 1, 1951, and ending June 30, 1952, for the maintenance and op eration of the general government of the City of Kings Mountain aAd its -various departments and for the payments its bonded indebtedness and interest thereon, the following amounts of money and the payment of said, sums are hereby authorized for the items here set out: ANTICIPATED REVENUES Taxes ? Privilege License $ 7,000.00 Taxes ? Auto : /. . . . 1,100.00 Taxes ? Dog \ 250.00 Taxes, Intangible (State) "... ? . 3,850.00 Taxes, Franchise (State)* 2,000.00 Taxes, Franchise (Bus) . '. .. 200.00 Taxes, Franchise (Taxi) 1,200.00 Meter Collections .7,500.00 Water Collections 45,000.00 Light Collections : 179,500.00 Court Cost ? .... 5,000.00 Permits 1,000.00 - ? V Sewer Rental 45.00 Water Connections ; ... 1,500.00 Sewer Connections 750.00 Sale of Supplies 250.00 Digging Graves 750.00 Sale of Cemetery Lots . . .v. 2,000.00 Contingence 1,000.00 Lighting-Stadium 200.00 Fishing Permits 750.00 . Pole Rent (So. Bell) 650,00 Meter Violations ??.... 1,550.00 Jail Costs? Cleveland County ? " 250.00 SUB-TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE ? ? $263,295.00 Street Aid For City Streets ..... v . . ; . . * . * ? ^4,-WXJ.s* Total Miscellaneous Revenue 1951 Advalorem Taxes (Estimated valuation $5,590,845.00 At Tax rate of $1.80 on the hundred dollar (KXXOO) valuation equals levy of $103,098.76, including polls ???i Estimated collections on 1951 levy > ^ . , $ 95,000.00 Total estimated revenue for 1951-52 fiscal year $383,245.94 BUDGETED EXPENDITURES M General Funds (Summary): ? Administrative Department . . .'?> $ 24,700.00 Street Department 45,412.94 Cemetery Department ? > .......... .?<; 6,Ci6.0^ Police Department 35,134.00 _ ' Sanitary Department 16,600.00 Eire Department 15,230.00 General Expenses Department 15,250,00 Water A Sewer Department ... * 34,401.00 Light & Power Department 103,142.00 , Court 3,500.00 TOTAL GENERAL FUNDS EXPENDITURES $300,1844* DEBT SEil VK5E FUNDS: ? Bond Principal V. . . $ 29,000.00 Bond Interest 13,162.50 Bank Commissions I ; . . . . v> . 97.50 y i ** ! . '-I t ? ? "V -a" " V"* ?/ #? VV ? :>< ? -.V ? '%, m Mt. ? ? _ ? ' *, . ? V ?. TOTAL DEBT FUNDS 42,260.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY $ 21,100.00 CONTINGENCY FUND $ 19,701.00 \ y *?;'? . fjj&m S V ~ - Total Estimated expenditures for 1951-52 fiscal year . . 9383,245.94 The foregoing budget for the City of Kings Mountain for the period Jt^ly 1, 1951, through June 30, .1952, was formally adopted by unanimous vote at the Special meeting of the board of city commissioners on July 16,1961. The foregoing bud; and 135 is available Mountain. oJEfHH GARLAND E. STILL '? ' i 131, 133, Of Kings Acting <