1958 Beech North Carolina Smoky Mtn Rally - 1-Page Vintage Motorcycle Article

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1958 Beech North Carolina Smoky Mtn Rally - 1-Page Vintage Motorcycle Article
Original, Vintage Magazine Article
Page Size: Approx. 8" x 11" (21 cm x 28 cm)
Condition: Good
Winding mountain roads with majestic
nountains in the background was the
approach to the site of the 1958 rally and
lour sponsored by the Piedmont Harley-
Davidson Dealers’ Association, held at
Beech, N. C.
Thousands of movie-goers are familiar
with this famous spot just outside Ashe-
ville, where the movie “Thunder Road”
was filmed, including the school house
used as the AMA registration booth dur-
ing the three days by Frances Cable, Blan-
che Gardin and Evelyn Warren.
The Piedmont dealers spared no ex-
pense in the preparation and program
enjoyed by nearly 500 happy enthusiasts
attending from North and South Caro-
lina, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and
Georgia.
Tours to historic and picturesque points
of interest in the area were conducted
on Saturday morning by tour captains,
Don Israel and J. D. Faulkner of Ashe-
ville, including Mount Mitchell, highest
peak in the East, and the Cherokee
Indian Reservation.
Saturday afternoon produced a fun
filled field meet that ended up with some
smeared contestants following the choco-
late meringue pie eating contest and egg
throwing contest. Sixty watermelons were
cut at the conclusion of the field meet
for the riders and citizens from the sur-
rounding area who came to see the games
and contests. After two pleasant days in
the great outdoors, everyone took part in
the activities at the beautiful Weaverville
Community Club with an old fashioned
square dance being the center of attrac-
tion. Those not wishing to dance had their
relaxing moments watching their favorite
TV programs in a private lounge.
Sunday morning. Glenn Shermer, an
old-timer from Winston-Salem led a pro-
cession back to the Weaverville Club for
Sunday School. Odell Cable, district re-
feree, spoke during the attendance thank-
ing everyone for their cooperation and
fine conduct, and also, explained the
benefits riders receive from the AMA.
Ending the three-day weekend was the
uniform club contest. Taking top honors
for the largest club was the Mimosa MC
from Morgantown, with a tie between
the Port City Rebels MC of Wilmington
and the Western Mountain Riders MC
from Asheville, for best dressed club
honors.
Winning top honors for the largest club
was the Mimosa MC of Hickory, N. C.
Even the weatherman cooperated beau-
tifully until the final contest was com-
plete. and then made everyone go home
in the rain. Following arc the field meet
trophy winners:
Find Motorcycle Blindfolded — Clifford
Cooper, Valdese, N.C.
Potato Scramble — Earl and Helen Cooper,
Mount Holly, N.C.
Balloon Bursting — James and Irma
Anderson, Augusta, Ga.
Diaper Pinning Contest — Earl and Helen
Cooper, Mt. Holly. N. C.
Wiener Biting Contest — Earl and Helen
Cooper, Mt. Holly, N. C.
Pie Ealing Contest (Solo & Sidecar) —
Gary Starr, Hickory, N. C.
Don and Mildred Stephens, „
Hickory, N. C.
Lillie and Ivey Loman,
Connelly Springs. N. C.
Jack and Lee Inman, Hampton, Va.
Egg Throwing Contest — Earl and Helen
Cooper, Mt. Holly, N. C.
Slow Race (Small Motors) — David War-
ren Jr., Waynesboro, Va.
Slow Race (Big Motors) —Earl Cooper,
Mt. Holly, N. C.
Most Riders on Motor Contest — Andy
Spencer, Gaffney, S. C., and Victor
Crenshaw, Augusta, Ga. (Tied)
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