Locust News

By Sarah White

Thursday, May 15, 2008 May 16, 2008 09:49 am

— The Locust Historical Society has a new display in the big display case at the Crutchfield Campus of Stanly Community College. There are pictures and displays of clothing that were worn during the Locust Centennial Celebration in 1969.
If you were living in Locust at that time, this display will bring back a lot of memories. If you were not living in Locust at that time, this is a good opportunity for you get a look at one of our town's historical events.
I want to thank the members of the historical society for the many hours they spent getting the items for this display and setting it up. I really enjoyed viewing it and remembering all the events that were held in 1969.
It is well worth your time to stop by Crutchfield Campus to view this display. If you enter the building from the main parking area, the display case is just down the hall to the left from the main lobby.
A special thank you to Stanly Community College for enabling our historical society to share some of our Locust heritage.
Trips
Chattanooga
There is a trip to Chattanooga, Tenn. planned for Labor Day weekend. They will be leaving Aug. 30 and return Sept 1. Traveling through the Blue Ridge Mountains to Tennessee, you will arrive in Chattanooga on the banks of the Tennessee River. There you will tour the Tennessee Aquarium and experience the magic of IMAX Theatre. Here you will see amazing animals that swim, fly and crawl in natural habitats.
There will be time to enjoy the Tennessee Riverfront before dinner at The Station House Restaurant.
The next day there will be a half-day 50-mile ride aboard the Tennessee Valley Railroad into the Hawassee River Gorge. The afternoon will then be spent exploring Rock City Gardens.
On Day 3 you will travel to Sweetwater, Tenn. for a guided tour of Ruby Falls inside Lookout Mountain. In the afternoon it will be time to head home.
For more information and to sign up for this trip call Mary at (704) 888-4315.
Nashville
The travelers are planning a trip to Nashville, Tenn. Nov. 21-23.
After settling in the hotel everyone will head out to enjoy a spectacular Christmas on the Cumberland Dinner Cruise aboard the General Jackson Showboat.
The next day there will be a guided tour of Nashville “Music City USA” that will include the historic Ryman Auditorium.
After dinner they will enjoy an evening performance at the Grand Old Opry.
For more information and to sign up for this trip, call Mary at (704) 888-4315.
Birthdays
Jerry Coe and Roger Barbee (May 16), Guerry Wells and Ted Burris (May 17), Larry Almond (May 18), David Furr and Shirley Thomas (May 19), Bonnie Burris (May 20) and Norman Maples (May 22).

The Locust news is written by Sarah White. Call her at (704) 888-5359.

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