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KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
_ Concerned over a dwindl-
ing water supply and drought
conditions led Cherryville ci-
ty officials to ask for water
from the City of Kings Moun-
tain, blessed for the past 20
years with the large water
supply of Moss Lake.
ity Manager Janice
Kings Mountain Historical
Fire Museum will celebrate
its 10th anniversary and pre-
sent and former firefighters
will be honored as “historical
firemen’’ during a two day
open house Saturday and
Sunday on Cleveland Avenue.
Fire Chief Gene Tignor
said the Museum will open at
10 a.m. on Saturday and that
firemen will be present to
show films of life in Kings
Mountain in 1937-1939 and
1941 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4
p.m. on Saturday and from 2
until 5 p.m. Sunday. Children
can enjoy a puppet show on
Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and
again on Sunday afternoon
Cherryville water lake getting low....
Hovis, Cherryville Mayor J.
Ralph Beam and Cherryville
Engineer Recil Wright met
with Mayor John Moss Tues-
day morning but Mrs. Hovis
said that discussions are still
underway and that Cher-
ryville will begin today
reopening an old well at the
and kiddie rides on
firetrucks. Concessions will
be available. Ali events are
open to the public.
“We're rolling out the red
carpet for all citizens of the
community to attend and
help us celebrate birthday
number 10”, said Tignor.df
The fire museum shows
what a long way the city’s
fire department has come
since the first fire depart-
ment was organized in Kings
Mountain on May 21, 1931.
Citizens will be interested in
seeing every fire truck the ci-
ty has owned, including a 1930
model American LeFrance.
Hanging near the ceiling are
the first 35 foot wooden lad-
der and the first pompier lad-
Carlton Mill plant and begin
digging a new well at the
town’s water treatment
plant.
And despite the sprinkling
of rain Monday night and
despite strict water conser-
vation measures taken by
Open House Is This Weekend
At Kings Mountain Fire Museum
der the fire department own-
ed. A hose cart, pulled by
hand during the 1920's and
30’s sits on one end of the
room and near the center,
coming out of the ceiling, is
the pole used in city hall from
1931 to around 1969. A chief’s
showcase, made from a table
in city hall, during the 30’s,
lines one wall and is filled
with old photographs and fire
department items belonging
to former chiefs. The building
was expanded with the
growth of the museum and
firemen did the work.
Fire Chief Tignor will
unveil a scroll with the names
of all present and former
firemen during the celebra-
tion.
Photo By Jeff Grigg
Cherryville Wants KM Water
Cherryville council to pro-
hibit citizens from watering
lawns, and washing cars, the
water supply in Cherryville is
critical because the level of
Indian Creek, from which the
town draws its water, con-
tinues to drop.
“We're scared to death
we're going to run out of
water,” she said.
‘‘Usage was lower on
Saturday and Sunday when
industrial water users were
not operating but it will be at
least two weeks before new
wells can be drilled. =
Further water restrictions
may be imposed on Cher-
ryville citizens at a meeting
of the town council, the third
this week, on Friday.
Mrs. Hovis said that man-
datory measures imposed
there ‘have reduced water
usage but not enough.
Lou Ballew of Kings Mountain h
pointed by Governor Jim Martin to the North
Carolina Board of Landscape Contractors.
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Emily Campbell was one of 200 Girl Scouts
from across the country who camped out for a
week on the prairie in Kansas. See page 7-A.
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Lala Putnam celebrated her 87th birthday
Sunday at Patterson Grove Baptist Church.
See page 8-A. ;
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Belmont native Olin Byrum has been called
as Summer Youth Minister at Kings Mountain
Baptist Church. See page 12-A.
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Kings Meuntain’s Dixie Youth Major League
“all-stars are just one victory away from a
berth in the state tournament. They play
Dallas tonight at Deal Street Park for the
District 3 championship. See story and action
photos on page 9-A.
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VOL. 99 NUMBER 30 WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1986 jn |
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Grover Historian Bessie Harry Dies,
Services Conducted Wednesday Morning
Funeral services for Mrs. year appointment on the which she was a charter
Bessie Frances Howard
ard of the Cleveland Coun-
member and author of the
she was a member.
Harry, 95, who died Sunday ty Historical Associ
night at 7:30 p.m. in _. .-
Huntersville Nursing Home,
were conducted Wednesday
morning at 11 o’clock from
First Baptist Church of
Grover, of which she was a
member.
Rev. Phillip Waugh, Dr.
Bobby Gantt and Rev. Harold
Hutchinson officiated at the
rites and interment was in
Grover Cemetery.
Mrs. Harry, affectionately
called “Miss Bessie’ by her
friends, wrote the history of
Grover, the history of Grover
First Baptist Church and in
World War II compiled an
album of Cleveland County
servicemen. At age 90 she ac-
cepted and served a three-
MRS. B.A. HARRY
Funeral Services Are Today
For Marie Roberts Keeter
Funeral services for Mrs. morning at 11 a.m. at home
Marie Roberts Keeter, 74, of after several year’s illness.
Shelby Road, Grover, wife of She was a native of
T.T. Keeter, were conducted Cleveland County, daughter
' Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 of the late Samuel and Emma
pm. from First Baptist Dellinger Roberts.
hurch of Grover of which Surviving, in addition to
her husband, are one son,
Rev. Phillip Waugh, Thomas L. Keeter of Grover;
assisted by Rev. U.A. one brother, Lloyd Roberts of
‘McManus, officiated, and in- Shelby; one sister, Mrs. Inez
terment was in Grover Gold of Earl; four grand-
children and one great-
Cemeiaty
{ Mrs. Keeter died Monday grandchild.
tion of portions of the book pertain-
ing to Grover and its citizens.
A native of Mecklenburg
County, Va., she was
daughter of the late Wylie
and Sarah Woody Howard
and came to Grover in 1916 to
teach at Grover School and
on May 3, 1917, married
Minette Mill executive Ben-
jaman Audy Harry. Many
years after retirement she
worked in the sewing room at
Minette Mill and was a.
substitute teacher at Grover
School. She was superinten-
dent of Baptist State WMU in
1949-54. She was well known
as a wedding director in the
Grover area and held a
record of perfect attendance
in Sunday School and Bible
School. She was Senior
Citizens Queen in 1975.
Surviving are four sons,
Don Harry of Charlotte,
Thomas Harry of Shelby,
Philip Harry of Grover and
Jesse Frank Harry of San-
ford, Fla., two daughters,
Mrs. Sarah McCarter of
Grover and Mrs. Annette
Woods of Piedmont, S.C.; one
sister, Mrs. Maybelle Bet-
tingfield of Raleigh; 19
grandchildren and 15 great-
grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to
David Philmore Clay Harry
Memorial at the Elevetand
County Historical Associa-
- tion, Shelby.
INSTALLING PEEPHOLES - Steve
Leatherwood, left, a volunteer from Shelby,
is pictured installing a peephole at the home
of Pauline Bridges of Kings Mountain. Pic-
tured with Leatherwood are Mrs. Bridges,
center, and Teresa Melton, director of the
Kings Mountain Aging Program.
Program Helps Elderly
Some elderly residents in Kings Mountain
feel safer today, thanks to a program co-
sponsored by the Kings Mountain Senior
Center and Kings Mountain High School.
Eleven senior citizens households receiv-
ed free peepholes Friday, allowing them to
know who is at their doors before opening
them. The peepholes were provided to the
Senior Center from KMHS. Steve Leather-
wood, a prozassions) counselor from Shelby,
installed them free of charge.
Crime against the elderly is a growing
concern for Kings Mountain and North
Carolina, says Teresa Melton, Director for
the Aging in Kings Mountain. During its
short session, the North Carolina General
Assembly passed a bill entitled “An Act to
Increase the Punishment for Rapes, Sexual
Offenses, and Assualts committed against
the Elderly.”
Mrs. Melton said the Senior Center will
present a special program on crime and the
elderly Wed., July 30 at 10 a.m. at the Senior
Center. Participating in a panel discussion
will be Elaine Stoops, Deputy Secretary for
the Division on Aging in Raleigh; Fletcher
Sanders of the North Carolina Crime and.
Public Safety Division; Steve Leatherwood,
professional counselor - from Shelby;
Mickey Corry, Kings Mountain attorney;
and Captain Bob Hayes and Sergeant
Richard Reynolds of the Xings Mountain
Police Department.
“Program attendees will become more
aware of potential harm, how to protect
themselves and how the law provides pro-
tection for tilem,’”’ Mrs. Melton said.