David Dellinger's Loss Will Be Felt
Again, Long Creek is saddened
by the passing of another member.
The funeral for David Dellinger of
Long Creek Road was held at the
church Thursday, June 1st at 4
p.m., with Dr. Charles Davenport,
minister, officiating and Rev.
Mitchell Pruitt, Pastor of Chestnut
Ridge Baptist Church, assisting.
David is survived by his wife,
Thelma Price Dellinger and a sis-
ter, Mrs. Ora Collins of Kings
Mountain. We extend our sympa-
thy to Thelma and the other mem-
bers of his family, including a
number of nieces and nephews.
Congratulations to our 1989
high school graduates, Kevin
Smith, son of Joan and Derriel
Smith, and Stormy Neal, daughter
of Marie Neal.
Steve, You're A Fine Fello
Being on vacation threw me be-
hind on home news and it was only
through an article written to the
Editor of the Herald that I learned
my article published on
Wednesday, May 17, concerning
Steve Barrett had been greatly mis-
understood. Therefore, I feel an
apology to Steve is in order.
The article was written as a
"joke or roast” and was prompted
by Steve's teasing that I never men-
tioned his birthday in "my ole col-
umn”. Knowing the type personali-
ty Steve has and the way he likes
to tease and given the slant on
which I wrote the article I just nev-
er dreamed it would be taken seri-
ously. As it turns out I could never
have been more wrong and the in-
tended "joke" was not very funny
to Steve. In reality, Steve is a very
strong personality in our church,
the source of much laughter and a
wealth of beautiful music as he
sings for us from week to week. Hi
is very dedicated and attends the
church faithfully. He is well liked
among our members and is indeed
unique, in a pleasant way.
I have apologized privately to
Steve but I felt since the article was
public the apology should be also. I
would also like to thank Steve's
friends at work for their article in
support of him and for calling to
my attention my ineptness. I have
pinned the article to my board
above my desk so that I will never
forget to be more careful in the
way I use my words.
Sunday afternoon was a very
special day for Millard and Hester
Putnam at our church. The
Gleaners Class, who have "adopt-
ed" Mr. and Mrs. Putnam as "par-
ents" since the Putnam's have no
children, sponsored a 57th anniver-
sary party for them. The Putnams
have been faithful members of the
church for many years and Millard
still plays bass guitar for us when
he is able.
Charles and Brenda Fite cele-
brated their 29 wedding anniver-
sary on Monday, June S. The Fites
along with their daughter, Diane
and her husband and son, Bryan
and Brandon McKee, vacationed at
Myrtle Beach. During their visit
Charles, Bryan and Brandon took a
helicopter tour of the beach.
Charles videoed the beach area
from the air as a memento of their
visit. We wish you many more
happy years together, Charles and
Brenda!
Bryan Fite and five of his bud-
dies decided to take a special vaca-
tion this year. The five friends took
a cruise through Caribbean waters
and spent two days in Miami,
Florida. The cruise, which lasted 5
days, gave the guys time to build a
Dixon News
BY BECKIE STEWART
Mrs. Carrie Hughes was hostess
to the Dixon Church Women's
Circle Tuesday night. Mrs. Nancy
Hughes taught the Bible study.
Vacation Bible School is sched-
uled at Dixon Church for June 12-
16 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. with
Bible study and refreshments each
night. Homemade ice cream is
planned for Friday night.Everyone
is welcome.
The regular monthly Senior
Citizens club meeting is planned
for Tuesday night at 6 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Berry and
‘daughters placed a beautiful bou-
‘quet of flowers in the sanctuary on
‘Memorial Day weekend in memo-
1y of his sister, Lou Anne Berry.
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Humphries,
ennifer and Brian, have invited
ie church members to their home
| Gastonia to enjoy a swim and
Jookout on Aug. 19.
“Mrs. Claudia Payne, sister of
Mrs. Annette Hughes, remains se-
riously ill in Kings Mountain
yspital.
Mrs. Lillie Jackson and her sis-
ters, Lib’ and Annie Mae Sellers,
have returned home after a visit
with Mrs. Jackson's daughter,
Brenda Hudson and family in
Long
Creek
FRANCES
WILSON
Long Creek's Summer Fun pro-
gram will begin on Tuesday, June
13. The children will gather at the
church at 9 a.m., and remain there
until 12 noon. There will be a van
pick-up each Tuesday morning.
The Long Creek Bible Buddies
and the Pioneer youth group cele-
brated a "school's out" cookout at
the home of Dave and Joan Berry
Saturday night. These groups meet
regularly on Wednesday nights at 7
Chestnut
Ridge
BY MYRLE KING
beautiful tan!
Happy Anniversary to Joanne
and Cracker Dellinger! The
p.m., for catechism and Bible
study, and craft activities.
Plans are being made for
Vacation Bible School, which will
be held in the evenings, beginning
July 8. Joan Smith and Joan Berry
will be in charge. :
Joe and Becky Bridges collected
food to take to the Cleveland-
Lincoln County areas that were hit
by the tornadoes on May 5. On
May 20, they delivered the items
collected. they had a pick-up load
of groceries and also had some
items in Betty and Mutt Rayfield's
van. Manual and Mae Bridges also
went along when they delivered the
food items.
Manuel Bridges is recuperating
at his home on Wilson-Bridges
Road following cataract eye
surgery in Charlotte last week. We
Dellingers celebrated their 28th an-
niversary on Friday, June 2.
Gregory McLeymore turned 16
on Monday, May 26 and celebrat-
ed by promptly getting his drivers
license. Happy birthday and con-
gratulations to you Greg!
Sunday, June 11 will be "ole
timers day" at Chestnut Ridge. The
day is set aside to honor our senior
members and a big country dinner
will be served for them in the
church fellowship hall. The Rev.
are glad he is doing well and wish
him a speedy recovery.
Mike and Dena Bridges were on
vacation last week and visited
places of interest in Kentucky.
Amy Robinson, daughter of
Bobby and Maudie Robinson of
Lewis Farm Road, is visiting with
her parents after graduating from
Presbyterian School of Christian
Education in Richmond, Virginia
on May 13. She will now be busy
preparing for her wedding to take
place August 5 at Long Creek
Church.
Missy Bridges of Sunnyside-
Shady Rest Road has returned to
Western Carolina University,
Cullowhee, to complete her final
studies for her Master's Degree in
Communications. She will finish at
the end of the summer term.
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J.C. Gore will be quest speaker in
the evening services. Everyone is
invited, especially former mem-
bers, to don your ole timey clothes
and come enjoy the day with us!
We extend our sympathy to
Thelma Dellinger in the loss of her
husband. David Dellinger, a long
time resident of Chestnut Ridge
Community died in the Kings
Mountain Hospital on Tuesday,
May 27. Mr. Dellinger had been ili
for several years.
Wednesday, June 7, 1989-THE KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD-Page 7B
AND THE WINNER IS....the beautiful, talented Steve Barrett.
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