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Page 4B-KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD-Wednesday, August 31, 1988
Chuckwagon Gang
To Give Concert
LINCOLNTON - Should history
repeat itself, there will be stan-
ding room only in the Lincolnton
Citizens Center Saturday night
when the famous Chuck Wagon
Gang of Fort Worth Texas make
their fourth annual appearance
at 8 p.m.
In three previous perfor-
mances at the 1,500 seat facility
the 1988 Gospel Music Group of
the Year winner attracted stan-
ding room only crowds.
Their unique simple melodies
blending in perfect harmony
have been a trademark for over
52 years. The group has sold over
50 million records and performed
at the prestigious facilities the
Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie
Hall.
Their music cheers the
discouraged, has brought hope to
the hopeless and renewed
spiritual strength to those who
have drifted away from God.
They are as American as ‘Mom
and apple pie.”
Founded in the early 1930’s by
the late D.P. Carter, the group
was called the Carter Quartet.
Performing on radio station
KFYO in Lubbock, Texas, they
were paid $15 per week. At the
time’ the show was the most
popular on the station and receiv-
ed thousands of letters each
week.
Later they moved to WBAP in
Fort Worth, one of the nation’s
most powerful radio stations.
Three months after joining the
station, a group known as the
Chuck Wagon Gang decided to
leave the station. The Carters
were asked to assume the name
and fill the gap left by the other
groups’ departure.
At first, the Carters used only
western songs, but they soon
began throwing in a gospel
number. Soon over 90 percent of
the fan mail requested gospel
numbers and they dropped the
western tunes for 100 percent
gospel. They were so popular
that they remained with the sta-
tion for 15 years.
Their first recording was made
in a hotel in San Antonio in 1936.
This was the beginning of a 40
year association with the Colum-
bia label.
The Chuck Wagon Gang didn’t
travel for personal appearances
until Wally Fowler invited them
to an all-night singing in Atlanta.
The groups had always used
hymn books when broadcasting.
They thought that they were be-
ing booked to sing their western
songs but upon arrival learned
that the event was gospel only.
They took their song books on
stage with them and sang an all-
gospel concert entirely
unrehearsed.
Current members of the Chuck
Wagon Gang are Roy Carter,
Ruth Ellen Carter, Pat
McKeehan, Harold Timmons
and Debbie Trusty.
The Loncolnton Citizens
Center will open at 5 p.m. Satur-
day for ticket sales prior to the 8
p.m. concert.
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RECEIVES GRANT
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bob
Trotman of Casar, has received a
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READY FOR THAT
TAILGATE PARTY?
TO SING IN KM - The Singing Cookes, along with the Cook
Brothers, will sing Fri, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Trinity Church of
the Living God on Highway 216 North, behind the Ole Country Store.
The pastor, Rev. Doug Painter, invites the public.
Revival To Be Held
At Cherryville Church
First Baptist Church of Cher-
ryville, will have an exciting
three-day revival Friday, Sept.
30 through Sunday, Oct. 2, with
Christian magician and
evangelist, Felix Snipes. Having
recently appeared on CBS televi-
sion, he will offer ‘a galaxy of
fun, magic, and comedy” for the
entire family.
Services will begin Friday and
Saturday evenings at 7:15 p.m. in
the sanctuary of the church, 301
East First Street, Cherryville.
Mr. Snipes will also be minister-
ing in both the morning and even-
ing services on Sunday, October
2.
Pastor Mike Minnix and the
staff and congregation of First
Baptist Church invite and en-
courage you to attend these
wonder-full, exciting, and unique
services. %
REVIVAL SET
Revival services will be held at
Revivals for Jesus Christ, corner
of F and Carolina Sts., Bessemer
City, Sept. 11-16.
Rev. Jones White, pastor of
Galilee Baptist Church of
Blacksburg, S.C., will lead the 4
p.m. service on Sept. 11.
The speaker of the week will be
Rev. Nathaniel Crosby and ser-
vices are at 7:30 p.m. each even-
ing Monday through Friday.
The public is invited, said Rev.
R. M. Hines, pastor.
HOMECOMING
Homecoming Day will be
celebrated Sept. 18 at Second
Baptist Church.
The congregation will
celebrate 73 years of ministry.
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Dinner on the grounds will be
served after the homecoming
message and a song service will
be held in the afternoon.
The public is invited.
GOSPEL SING
An outdoor gospel singing will
be held Sunday, Sept. 11, from 2
until 5 p.m. at Biggerstaff Park
in Dallas.
The songfest will feature Holly
Robinson of Bessemer City, The
Messengers of Lincolnton, The
King James Singers of Charlotte,
The Johnson Family of Monroe
and the Singing Redeems of
Charlotte.
The gospel singing will be held
at Shelter 2 and those attending
should furnish their own lawn
chairs. A freewill offering will be
taken and the public is invited.
CHURCH BOWLING
A new church bowling league
is being organized at Major
League Lanes, Shelby. This
league is for churches only. Ar-
rangements have been made for
a free bowling party to be held at
Major League Lanes, 1234 East
Dixon Boulevard, on Thursday
evening, September 8, beginning
at7 .m.
The invitation is open to both
denomination. However, you
must be 18 years or older to join.
INcluded in this evening of fun
will be bowling, use of shoes, in-
struction and light refreshments.
Since this is to be a fun group
activity, it is a good opportunity
for those who have never bowled
and for those who have to join in
the fun of group bowling. You do
not have to be a pro to bowl in
this league. You only need the
desire to engage in Christian
fellowship. Each church does not
have to form a complete team.
Churches will be put together to
form teams, if necessary. If you
or anyone at your church is in-
terested, just come to the party
and bowl a few games
September 8, at 7:00. If you have
any questions call Gene Penner
at 739-1515, or Major League
Lanes, Shelby 482-1442.
LEAGUE MOVING
The Mountaineer Church
Bowling League, going into its
sixth season, is moving to Liber-
ty Lanes in Gastonia this winter.
The league will have its first
meeting Monday, September 12
at Western Sizzlin Steak House
on Highway 321 South, beside
Liberty Lanes. The meeting will
begin at 7:30 and will begin bowl-
ing around 8:30. Light
refreshments will be provided.
This is a church league and is
for those who attend church on a
regular basis only. It is open to
all denominations, both men and
women. You must be 18 years or
older to join.
Since this is to be a fun group
activity, it is a good opportunity
for thgse who have never bowled
and for those who have to join in
the fun of group bowling. You do
not have to be a pro to bowl in
this league. You only need the
desire to engage in Christian
fellowship. Each church does not
have to form a complete team.
Churches will be put together to
form teams, if necessary.
If you or anyone at your church
is interested, meet at the
Western Sizzlin on September 12
at 7:30. If you have any questions
call Gene Penner at 739-1515.
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