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;TKurs«!«Y, 3uly 13.1972 , THE KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD, KINGS MOUNTAIN. N. C. WANT ADS RESIDENT MANAGER For new apartment complex opening soon in Kings Mountain. Apply by writing NATIONAL i^ROPBRTY MANAGEMENT, P.O. Box 1270, Gaffney, S. C., enclosing resume. 7:13-8:3 ExpeneKcsd Seweis Needed Foz Fisst Shift fob starling Raite 81.80 Per Hour. Apply KINDER MEG., INC., 102 Industrial Road Kings Mountain Wa Arc An Et^ual Opportunity Employer Ul % HIRE? THEY GET RESULTS! Phone 739-5441 Try Garden Time The 16 years I have been writ ing this cotumn, I do not remcm- l>er that I have ever at templed I to discuss the field in which I [have siK-nt a lifetime— HOKTl- CULTUJIE. There are so many mistaken notions a Tout the in- dutry, I thought some facts and figures might better help, you un derstand it. What is HORTICULTURE?! Ilcrticulture is a science, abusin- css, an art, an avocation and a | multi-billion dollar industry. The) annual income from the produc tion, processing and utilization of hoiiicullural crops is between 10 and 12 billion dollars. It is the fastest growing industry in tlie field of agriculture. Horticulture is a science be- -nuse all the tools of modern ■ icMiti'i- prccedurcs a'^e ultif-’ol whf'n investigating the basic j.'omple.xes a: plant responses; ! and working out solutions of pro- 1 hlems facing the industry. i 1 The Art of Horticulture is ai)- I jtai cnt to <‘vrryono who a' . ire- 1 ciates the tinor tilings of life. I I Well Ir-.ndscapcd homos, parks, I I sliopping centers, highways, a- ipailnicnt romple.xcs ari<l in.lrs-| !fi.a' p’ants are all a part of the ' Art of Horticulture. Perha' '. the ; nur.'st art for.m in the field of h.rlijulture is floral designing. ; IIort;;u''tur9 is big husine.-s jj.and c. foots our daily and Vf'"e. |] I'.cs. in eitlier fre.ili or proces- foi m. ci.:r titul.-' apj.raxim;’tc- i' 'y -lb percent of our daily diet. I '' arc mere people encag- rllcr.’itural pursuits than ' T'Cnts of agriculture ..This brings into sharp r:. . rtance of agri ,us- ;s In this field. It is estimated .1 th:l poo:.'e en"; ged in horl; .u.-; ^ lure as an avceati.cn, or hob y.! sp.-nd approximatciy 4 bilcrni dollars annually for goods and services - plants, seed, fertilizer,! pesticides, s-iravers. pruning' tools, lawn mowers, etc. | It is of more than passing in-! terost to note that North Carolin t ,'Gogr:iphically,. occupies a uni- : quo position in the states of the ;n,ation. The state extends from the son' of the / tlontic Ocean lo the hiyhesi peak in ea.s|''rn .America. Since many plants have a limited range of adaptabi'ity, those climatic changes make pos sible a suitable environment. ' Fomevvhero within the borders of the state, for the nroduction of practically all of the plants to ''o found in the temperate Zone. r SINUS SUFFERERS Here’i good news for youl Exclusive new "hord core” SYNA CIEAR Oecongt-ttont tobleis oct Instantly ond continuously to drain and cleor oH nasal-sinus cavities. One hard core tablet gives you up lo 0 hours relief from pain and pressure of congestion. Allows you to breathe easily—stops wotery eyes ond runny nose. You con buy SYNA-CLEAR AT without need for a prescription. Satisfaction guoranlead by maker. Try ■ ■ Introductory Offer Worth Cut out this od—take to store listed. Purchase one pack of SYNA-CIEAR 12’s ond roceive one more SYNA-CLEAR 12-Pock Free. Kings Mountain Drug Co. m '^v ' ! VA Questions j And Answers ] I Q I named m.v mother as , a'neficiary of my VA insurance Dvhile 1 was single. I have since I married, but now pl:in a divorce, I Can 1 change beneficiaries again? A Yes. VA regulations por- mi't an insunnl to cliange bene- fici:crics as many times as dcsir ed. Q I was separated from ac tive duty several years ago. When will my GI Kill entitlement o,\- pire? A - Assuming you are othor- wise eligible and were leleasotl from active duty after Jan. 31, 1355. you have eiglit years to use ,vour GI Bill benn its or un til May 31, 137-1, whichever is la ter. Q Can the lender who gave me m.v GI home loan legally raise the interest rate on my balance? A No. VA regulations do not |)ermit interest rates to be increa.sed above tlie c-ontract rate a.gice l upon when the loan was muile to the veteran. tmjT Immedicte Openings in Produclion No Experience Necessary We provide on-the-job training leading to responsible positions in flotation and grinding pltint operations. CHECK THESE ADVANTAGES: EXCELLENT STARTING RATES PAID VACATIONS PAID HOLIDAYS GROUP INSURANCE PENSION PI AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT t Now Interviewing 8:00 A.M. • 4:00 P.M. United States Gypsum Company Kings Mountain Plant An etiiial opporl unity employer) Located approximately 4 miles .Soiitli of Kings Mountain on 216 (Grover Koad) Look for USG sign with arrow 4:27-0:4 ERALD WANT GET RESULTS Kings Mountain
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