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BENJAMIN MOOMAW
Death Takes
Benjamin
Moomaw
Benjamin F. Moomaw of 501
Hawthorne Road, Kings Moun-
tain, died Sunday morning in
Kings Mountain Hospital.
A native of Roanoke County,
Va., he was retired from the U.S.
Department of the Interior after
serving for 42 years. He was
former parks superintendent of
the Kings Mountain and
Cowpens National military
parks.
He was a member of Kings
Mountain Rotary Club, the Sons
of the Revolution, state coor-
dinator for the South Carolina
State Parks Service. He was a
veteran of World War II having
served as a major in the U.S. Ar-
my.
He was the son of the late
obertson Moomaw; on
enjamin F. Moomaw
Charlotte; three sisters, Mrs. Sue
Buchanan of Roanoke, Va., and
Mrs. Norman Leek and Mrs.
Jack Yowell of Culpepper, Va.;
two granddaughters and one
grandson.
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Alexander Realty announced
last week that it is developing a
101-acre sub-division across
from Patterson Grove Baptist
Church on Waco Road.
The sub-division, containing
62 lots of over one acre each,
will be known as Gold Run.
“We learned that years ago
there was a wagon trail that
went across part of the property
and was used to take gold ore to
be refined at a refinery near
Bessemer City,” said Ruby Alex-
ander.
This is Alexander Realty’s
first major sub-division project.
The firm developed 13 acres off
Henry Street several years ago
and completed the Marigold Cir-
cle development after the death
of another realtor.
“We’re real proud of Gold
Run,” Mrs. Alexander said. “It’s
going to be something the com-
munity has needed. A lot of peo-
ple who want in rural areas want
more than a half-acre lot but not
a lot of property to keep up. This
will give them the spaciousness
“Gold Run’’ Development To Contain 62 Lots
they need and the conveniences
of being in town.”
The development will feature
all underground utilities and in-
dividual wells and septic tanks.
Alexander Realty will sell lots or
contract the building of the
homes. The first home is nearing
completion.
Some of the other Alexander
Realty projects in recent years
include numerous duplex and
small apartments around town,
Mountain View Apartments, a
complex for elderly and han-
dicapped on corner of Morris
and Gantt
buildings and the Professional
Park at the corner of King and
Sims streets.
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George Taft Stewart
Is Dead At 75
George Taft Stewart, 75, of -
Route 4, Kings Mountain, died
Monday at 7:05 a.m. at Kings
Mountain Hospital following a
two-month illness.
A Cleveland County native,
he was the son of the late John
A. and Russia Hambright
Stewart and was a direct descen-
dant of Colonel Frederick Ham-
bright, who fought in the Battle
of Kings Mountain.
He was a charter member of
Dixon Presbyterian Church and
a retired textile worker.
He is survived by his wife,
Letha Bell Stewart of the home;
three sons, Herman Stewart of
Montgomery, Ala., and Ralph
Stewart and Gary Stewart, both
of Kings Mountain; two
daughters, Miss Elizabeth
Stewart of the home and Mrs.
David (Linda) O’Shields of Kings
Mountain; one brother, Charles
Stewart of Kings Mountain; two
sisters, Mrs. Lora Owens and
Mrs. Hattie Haskins, both of
GEORGE STEWART
Kings Mountain; seven grand-
children and two great-
grandchildren.
Funeral services were con-
ducted Wednesday at 3 p.m. at
Dixon Presbyterian Church. by
the Rev. Graham Wood. Burial
was in Mountain Rest
Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bud Stewart,
Tony Stewart, Jackie Hughes,
David Hughes, Don Sellers,
George Sellers Jr., Harold Wells
and Tommy Berry.
Memorials may be sent to
Dixon Presbyterian Church,
Route 4, Kings Mountain.
Mountaineer
Days Set
October 5-8
The City of Kings Mountain
is having it’s Annual Moun-
taineer Days Celebration Oc-
tober 5 thru October 8. Ac-
tivities will began at 6:00 p.m.
every evening through Friday,
October 7 and will began at 11:00
a.m., Saturday, October 8.
Highlights will include: A
parade, free ride on hot air
balloon, street dance, craft fair,
bond fire, and bingo.
The Fire Department will sell
barbacue sandwiches and
snacks. Anyone interested in
buying a barbacue shoulder,
should contact the Kings Moun-
tain Fire Department in advance
at (704) 739-2552.
A proceeds will go to the
“Toys for Tots”. A program to
supply toys for underprivileged
children at Christmas. The pro-
gram is sponsored by the Kings
Mountain Fire Department.
Two More
In Race
Two more Kings Moun-
tain citizens have filed to
run in the City elections to
be held on October 11.
Gilbert (PeeWee)
Hamrick has filed to run
for Mayor to oppose In-
cumbent John Henry Moss
and Clara Flowers Ross fil-
ed to oppose Harry
“Dutch” Wilson and in-
cumbent Norman King for
the District Four seat.
Filing in the city elec-
tion will continue until 2
noon Friday. Registration
will continue through
September 12.
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John H. Moss Seeks
8th Term As Mayor
Mayor John Henry Moss an-
nounced to the Herald today
that he will seek an 8th term as
the city’s governmental leader.
The election will be held October
11th.
Mayor Moss issued the follow-
ing statement in regard to his
candidacy.
When I first announced as
Candidate for Mayor, I pledged
that if elected, I would bring
planned, progressive leadership
to the Mayor’s office.
Progressive leadership is the
heart of my philosophy in the
LABOR DAY FUN-Local people enjoyed various activities over the long Labor Day vacation
weekend. This local group is shown above fishing at the State Park lake.
(Photo by Robert Williams for the Herald)
Administration of the Business
of the City of Kings Mountain,
and I want to renew my pledge...
to devote my time, energy and
talents to the task of making our
City a better place in which to
live. A community that provided
the opportunity for quality living
for all Citizens is my goal. We,
together with your continued
support, will keep our City in the
forefront of progress.
THE RECORD SPEAKS
FOR ITSELF
Kings Mountain has enjoyed
unparalleled economic pro-
gress and growth during this
period of progressive leadership.
Guided by a deep sense of
responsiblity, along with the
continued vigorous support and
‘undivided cooperation of YOU,
the CITIZENS, City Commis-
sioners and City Government
have responded with
achievements that can enrich the:
lives of every Citizen. As Mayor,
I shall continue to forge ahead to:
meet the challenges of the up-
coming four years and pave the
way for responsible government
during the remainder of the 80’:
and into the 90’ for Kings
Mountain.
RECORD OF
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
KINGS MOUNTAIN
WATER PROJECT
The Kings Mountain Water
Project continues to bring a
brighter economic future for all
Citizens. Water is the KEY to
our future growth. The Kings
Mountain Water Plant capacity
has been doubled to 8 million
gallons per day. However, pro-
gressive leadership is vital to ful-
ly develop the potential of
economic growth and recrea-
tional facilities which can be
realized by this project, and
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