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READY TO DEMONSTRATE-Greg Smith, of Mobile Vibrations, is ready to demonstrate the world's loudest Kicker Monster Van on April 9-12 during business hours. The van is making a special ap- pearance’ at Mo ie Vibrations, lower level of Western Auto building facing City Hall, is Wells Reunion April 29 The fourth annual John and Britter Wells family reunion will be held Sunday, April 29, at the . Antioch Community Center near Grover. The covered dish meal will begin at 1 p.m. and a business meeting will follow. President of the group is Nell McSwain. Vice president is Pat 'Miracle' One of the most challenging as- signments any actress, young or old, could hope for is being at- tempted by young Christy Williams, who is playing Helen Keller in "The Miracle Worker," the great stage and motion picture now in rehearsal for the local pro- ‘duction by the Kings Mountain ‘Little Theatre.’ This is the role that was created for the original New York produc- tion by talented child actress, Patsy Duke, who later duplicated her Central School From Page 4-A the end of the old wooden bleachers and most people who arrived after I did had to stand up. That was also the game that ushered in the "sudden death” playoff in area high school football. The regulation game ended in a 7-7 tie and not many people had any idea what was going on when the two teams lined up at the 10- yard line for the playoff. A slide presentation compiled by Steve Baker and others showed clips from past Milestones, the school yearbook, and the audience showed its appreciation to teachers by applauding each time one was shown on the screen. The clips of some of our best-loved teach- ers, principals and superintendents, such as Odessa Black, Helen Logan, Dr. Paul Hendricks, John Lutz, Fred Withers, Bill Bates, Shu Carlton, John Gamble, B.N. Barnes, Don Jones, Harry Jaynes, and others, brought back a lot of memories. Some Kings Mountain High School students who attended Central since it became a middle school took part in the program by singing songs of the '50s, taking part in skits, or participating in a pep band which Haynes. Steve Wells is secretary- treasurer and Hilda Moss and Kelleen Wells are historians. There will be a special table: to display deeds, wills, photographs, etc., and for those who want to show those items to the group. John and Britter Wells are among the founding families of Cleveland County, settling in the Dixon Community near Grover. The King of England gave John ‘Wells his lang grants before the Revolutionary War. The Wells homeplace is the present home of Mrs. George Stewart and Miss Elizabeth Stewart-on Stewart Road. Planned At KMLT stage triumph in the film version. When the play opens, Helen Keller is virtually living the life of an untamed wild animal. Sightless and deaf and dumb but with a stub- born will, she has been running unchecked, and no one has ever been able to communicate with her. Then Annie Sullivan is engaged as, * Uiher tator; to'try' to teach-her ini thes; | rudimentary disciplines necessary for a civilized existence. In a cli- matic second-act scene of rough- and-tumble brawling, a bruising physical encounter that left New York audiences exhausted but cheering, Annie is for the first time able to get through to the in- tractable young Helen. How will Christy rise to the challenge of this demanding role? Jane Copenhaver, directing "The Miracle Worker," voices every con- fidence. inther ability 40, meet itand promises an eye-opening experi- ence for audiences who attend the performances. See Theatre, 10-A come down the aisle and take their honored seats in the middle front rows for a good ole KMHS pep rally. It was also great to see Bill Bates, former football coach who came from Hendersonville, and Don Jones, former superintendent, who came from Asheville, and many others. I met Houston Black, a three-sports star from the forties who now lives in Raleigh. I'd heard much about him over the years. "I think one of the best things about the day was that old acquaintances were renewed and new friends were et,” Cindi Wood said. "Kids I teach were so im- pressed with the older people coming through and lis- ing." booklet tening to their stories as they went through the build- Mrs. Gussie Huffstetler, who still lives in Kings Mountain and is onc of the school's best-loved teach- ers, was unable to attend but students went by her old room and signed a register for her. The history of Central School and stories about some of the former teachers are included in a souvenir "Celcbrate Central--Thanks For the Memories” which were sold Saturday and may still be played the old football fight songs. When the audience got excited and starting clapping to the beat I kept looking for the Mountaineer greats of the 1963 to na oi, IK ie Carved ham, carved steamship round of beef/Aujus, Fried Chicken, Beef Tips, Roast Pork, Potatoes, Creamed Corn, Broccoli, Candied Yams, Green Beans, Squash, Macaroni & Cheese, Assorted fruits and cheeses, jello parfait, assorted pies and cakes. Adults...c.c.e..$10.95 Children.........*5.45 Children under 3 eat freee Presents an EASTER BUFFET Free treats for the children... HOLIDAY INN AIRPORT 2707 Little Rock Road, Charlotte, NC 394-4301 "Raise money for your Church'-Each time you come, bring in your church bulletin, and we will donate $1.00 to your church. obtained for one dollar by calling Central School at 739-3641. Copies of the pen and ink sketch of the school are also on sale for $25 (signed by the artist) or $20 (unsigned). To reserve a drawing, call the school. (Pictures of Celebrate Central Day are on page 1- B of today's Herald). The homeplace was under con- struction during the Battle of Kings Mountain and the wounded from the battle were carried there for treatment. John and Britter Wells, plus fol- lowing generations, are buried in the Wells Cemetery on the John Lewis Hughes farm in the Dixon Community. For additional information about the Wells reunion, call Harold Wells at 739-5828, Nell McSwain at 739-1593, or Steve Wells at 739- 1585. NEW THUNDERBIRD $12,088" 401A Pkg, 7 passenger, 3.0 liter, 6 cylinder engine, auto overdrive trans, XL” trim, power steering, power brakes, dual capt’s chairs cruise, fit $10,788" side window demisters, flip-fold rear seats and more ‘90 FESTIVA L 1.3 liter EFI 4 cylinder engine, 5 speed manual overdrive transaxle, front wheel drive, narrow bodyside protection moldings, power front dliefio: die. drum brakes, front high back reclining bucket seats, 5388" IMROGERS FORD Thursday, April 12, 1990 -THE KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD-Page 5A Shrine Barbecue Sale Planned For April 21 The annual White Plains Shrine Club barbecue sale will be held April 21 at the vacant lot at the in- tersection of York Road and East Gold Street. Two sandwiches will sell for $4 - and barbecued shoulders will be $30. 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