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iB STU cai lr eo 1 Joseph Y. Maddox, of Fallston, employee of Commercial Intertech, considers himself a lucky mar. Maddox told Kings Mountain Police that he went back to work April 24 to return his time sheet and was kidnaped and robbed at gunpoint by suspects who drove him to Charlotte before releasing him. Ptl. Charles Bundrick, who is in- vestigating the incident, said that Spring Thursday, May 3, 1990 -THE KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD-Page 7B Maddox drove his car out the main gate of Commercial Intertech on Canterbury Road and was stopped at the intersection of King and Canterbury by a blue Honda Accura flashing its headlights for him to stop. the curb, thinking it was someone I knew. A black male got out of the car and told me someone wanted to speak to me. I walked over to the vehicle and a black male got out of the car and walked over to me. Then the man produced a small handgun and placed it near my ribs and placed me in the rear of his vehicle at gunpoint,” he said. A "I pulled over to Maddox Reports Kidnapping head and he was driven to an un- known location, where he was de- tained and then released in Charlotte. After his release, Maddox said he got into his own vehicle, which had been driven by one of the rob- bers to Charlotte, and went to the Charlotte Police Department. When Maddox got into his car to come home, he said he realized that his money was missing. The kidnaper is described as a black male six feet four inches tall and weighing 210 pounds with bronze, curly hair. Maddox said the kidnaper spoke with a northern ac- ART DISPLAY-To promote the awareness of art in the community and develop an appreciation for the ts have prepared an exciting and varied art exhibit at the nners in a recent KMSHS exhibit. Chris Foard, left, iversity where she plants to concentrate in architec- heir work. In the Shelby Art League show Foard ird place. winner. Honorable mention awards culture and the visual arts, KMHS art studen high school and cash prizes went to the top three wi has won a four year art scholarship to Iowa State Un ture. Jack Ladora, middle,and Kim Ware also display t won first place, Ladora won second place and Ware was th went to Mandii Kue, Tanyell Moore and Roy Guinn. Jacob Goes To The Beach Last Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Lottie Burton and I took Jacob Wilson to Windy Hill Beach for his fourth birthday trip. Jacob had been asking us for several weeks since his April 5 birthday when we were going to take him to the ocean. He wanted to pick up "she-shells” and make a castle in the sand. He did that and had a very good time. Sam and Vicky Drawdy of Lewis Farm Road have a new daughter. She was born Sunday and weighed five pounds, 14 ounces. ; Marie Neal, Kathryn Bridges and Alma Bridges accompanied Sylvia Hamrick to Asheville last C-Ridge Activities Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church had its fifth Sunday night singing April 29. The featured group was the King James Singers from Forest City. Any mothers wishing to have their babies included in the Baby Dedication Service Sun., May 13, at Chestnut Ridge should turn the names into Susan Stewart as soon as possible. Call Susan at 739- 5343. The church needs volunteers for Bible School June 11-15 from 6:30-8:30 each evening. Teachers are already lined up but if you can help in other ways call Susan Stewart at 739-5343 after 5 p.m. Our People In Service RONALD D. GORE, Air Force Master Sgt. and son of Betty B. Boyd of Albuquerque, N.M., and Bobby D. Gore of Route 3, Kings Mountain, has been named senior non-commissioned officer of the quarter. Gore is procedures unit supervi- sor with the 92nd Supply Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Gore's wife, Cindy, is the daugh- ter of James Pierce of Kannapolis and Helen Camp of Gastonia. The sergeant is a 1973 graduate of Kings Mountain High School. STORMY L. NEAL, Navy Airman Apprentice and daughter of Marie B. Neal of Route 3, Kings Mountain, has completed the Aviation Machinist's Mate Basic Jet Engine Course. She is a 1989 graduate of Bessemer City High School. Whitey's Fish Camp Open Wedensday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday Eat in or Carry Out. 10% Off All Orders During The Month of April. Buffet Wed. Thurs., Fri., & Sat. Nite. SPECIAL WEDNESDAY BUFFET Sr. Citizens Buffet Tax & Drink Included $49 SPECIAL THURSDAY BUFFET Eat In Or Carry Out 35% Mrs. Coots Ingle May 11th: Ernest & Pauline Lawing and Lake Norman Senior Citizen Band SPECIAL FRIDAY BUFFET Singing Bluegrass Little Mtn. Boys, Clogging SPECIAL SATURDAY BUFFET Country Music-Joey Adams and guest Gary Ray. Come Early and Eat Appearing Every Sat. Night Coming: plg plekin' May 18th Long Shoals, Landers Chapel Rd. 922-8436 Long Creek By Frances Wilson weekend to attend the Southern Bell Pioneers Convention. Sylvia was in charge of the "Hobby Room" where Pioneer members displayed their hobbies and crafts. These items were judged and Sylvia won honorable mention for Chestnut Ridge & BY Myrle King Ronda Owens will be graduating from Gardner-Webb College Saturday. Ronda, who has studied business management and comput- ers, will be working as an office manager with Lowes Stores. She is the daughter of Martha Anne and Kenneth Owens and granddaughter of Eva and Arthur Ware, all of JOSEPH GLADDEN SHELBY MAIDA Has LOADED Trucks PRICED LIKE: THE COMPETITION'S BASE TRUCKS! 1843 East Dixon Boulevard Shelby, North Carolina 482-6TN a prom dress she designed and made for her daughter, Yvette Weaver. Sunday services will not be held at Long Creek as a large part of its members will attend a retreat at Camp Grier. Christian sympathy is extended to Wylie Carver on the death of his brother. ; Troop 17 Boy Scouts from Long Creek held a camporee last week- end but were sent home by the rain Saturday afternoon. They were in a pasture at Seven Oaks Farms and almost got stuck in the mud before getting their tents and equipment out. Planned Kings Mountain. Ronald Eugene Hawkins, grand- son of Estelle Hawkins, will be graduating from Kings Mountain High School. Ronald's parents are Ronnie and Wanda Hawkins. Debbie and Larry Rayfield cele- brated their 16th anniversary on April 27. Married the Rev. Mitchel Pruitt, the Rayfields were the last~ couple to hold their wedding cere- mony in the old church sanctuary before it was torn down. Happy birthday to Daryl King, Terri King, Dwain King and Dale Wilson. Thought for today: "Attitudes are contagious. Is your's worth catching?" Joseph Gladden Is One Year Old Joseph Dwight Gladden, son of Joseph and Dusty Gladden of Kings Mountain, celebrated his first birthday April 7. A Mickey Mouse cake was cut and served with party refreshments, carrying out the Mickey Mouse theme to all his friends and relatives. Grandparents are Dwight and Laverne Foster of Kings Mountain and Janet Gladden and the late James Gladden of Kings Mountain. Great-grandmother is Mrs. Estelle McNeely. : $1000.00 FACTORY To BUYER CASH BACK! 10510 MERCURY-SHELBY NISSAN hood was placed over the victim's cent. Concert Slated pale , The Gaston Choral Society's : Spring Concert of American music (2 at Hunter Huss High School (2 Auditorium May 3 at 8 p.m. will © feature music depicting three cen- turies of American life in a pro- gram entitled "Faces of American Music." The featured work will be "Americana" by Randall Thompson. Texts of the songs deal with five features of American life as printed in "The American Mercury Magazine," a thought- provoking publication of the early 20th century. Other 20th century (0) music include six songs by Irving & ® E E. SCOTT CLONINGER DISTRICT COURT JUDGE & » : Berlin. In "American Tribute," a medley of songs arranged by Robert Cundick begins with "This Land Is Your Land," and includes "Dixie" and "This is My Country." ’ IS) Songs of the 18th century New England faith and patriotism are represented in the music of William Billings. Shaker songs such as "Simple Gifts" show the joy of the religious faith of the Shakers. The lighter side of American music is expressed in the Yankee farmer song, "The Sow Took the Measles" and "Turkey in the Straw." Two barber shop selections will be presented by the men. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students and senior citizens. For more information call 865- 1636. “Choral members: from Kings Mountain are Ester Muench and Barbara Smith. Cordell Scott, II, D.M.D. General Dentistry 106 N. Mountain Street Cherryville, N.C. 28021 704-435-9696 Announces New Office Hours for the Months of June - August Monday - Thursday ‘7:30 - 4:00 Friday 8:00 - 12:00 We wish to announce we are accepting new patients for examinations and comprehensive - restorative treatment. We regret to inform we are no longer, at this time, accepting new patients seeking emergency treatment only. We do accept Mastercard, Visa, Dental Insurance and pre- approved credit plans. Office Hours By Appointment only ELBY NISSAN e LINCOLN MERCURY-SHELBY NISSAN ¢ LINCOLN e MERCURY $4 1936 yon N13 SMALL TOWN ATMOSPHERE BIG CITY INVENTORY YUAN e NTOONITeNVSSIN AdTAHS [J 4 _— QQ AN > = — ==} . Z z = «of ER “All payments based on 7) ie all 15% cash down plus tax, 7 72 pica) ry 2 & doc. fees. 13% APR = : or 72 months. z od z ES = 7 sa s0 In N.C. 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