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Pm* iA-lORROR-HBRALD-Tliun^y, lUreh 3, 1078 Plant Honors Long Term Employe Here HONORED FOR SERVICE - Mri. Martha MuUlnax recelvai a watch from W. K. Mauney, Jr., recognlilng her suyeam of aervice to Mauney Hoalery MlUa. Martha (Mrs. J. C.) MuUlnax has keen honored for SO years ssrsloe to Mauney Hoaleiy Mills. Mrs. MiiUlnax rsoetved a Bulova Aeeutrsn watch and a SO-year yla. A native of Kings Mountain, Mrs. MuUlnax said the blggsat ahangs at the plant durlag the fast SO years has been Its ex pansion In both buMnoss and plant MelllUeo. The years and pregrsaa have DEPARFMENT STORE DOWNTOWN KINGS MOUNTAIN uM^zees Summer GcLsuals 12303 BOCA Sailcloth ballet pump. Functional string tie top line. Covered wedge heel. Crepe Sole. Black, Beige, Navy, Red. Slses: 5-lOM. 9.95 *Coon«naled tots btg$ •vallabi*. 8.95 ANNIE Urethane sUng. Rope covered scooped wedge hsel. Plantation crepe sole. Bone, Camel, Navy, Gtold. Slses: T-SN, 8-lOM 10.95 CRICKET Fiesta braid ankle-wrap candle. PoUEted wood wedge hsel. Plantation ers|S soto. Multloolor, Slses: S-lflM. 12.95 not changed what she considers the most Im portant element there, however, "Its people." Said Mrs. MuUlnax, "The people at Mauney are stUl wonderful people to work for.” "I have enjoyed working here, the benefits are good and the people have been good to me. I've never wanted to go anywhere else.” When Mrs. MuUlnax first came to Mauney Hoalery, she woiiied as an Inspector for six months, then started work as a knitter. In her leisure time, Martha enjoys working In the garden with her husband and doing "work search pussies." She and her husband have been married 38 years. BILL FENDER DOROTHY MO<«E ULUAN SMITH U A- R.O. FRANKLIN Mauney Hosiery Honors Employes Five Matney Hosiery Company employes have been honored for aervice to the company. BUI Fender, long-term employe of the Dye House and Assistant Dyer, Lillian Smith, of the Pairing Department, Andrew Brown, Maintenance employe, and R. O. Franklin, Purchasing Agent, have all received 10 year service pins and Dorothy Moore, employe PPG Announces Shelby Expansion PPO Industries today announced a $36-mllUon- phia expansion of Its Shelby fiber glass plant. When completed In mld- 1979, the expansion wUl Increase the plant’s production capacity by 40 percent and create about 230 addlUonal Jobs. Completion of the ex pansion In mld-19T9 wUl boost capacity at the Shelby plant to about 340 mlUlon pounds of con tinuous filament fiber glass annuaUy, according to Robert A. McLaughUn, vice president and general manager of PPO’s Fiber Olass Division. Continuous filament fiber glass, which excludes Insulation products. Is used In plastics and rubber reinforcements and for textile yam. The expansion project Includes the addltlim of new glass melting furnace, complete with forming and fabrication equipment, and the rebuilding and enlarging of an existing furnace. "The expansion was dlcUted by two rapidly growing markets for fiber glass — reinforced plastics and fiber glass paper for building products,” McLaughlin said. Ho added that Industry shipments to the gdastics reinforcements maikets are expected to show a compound growth rate of more than 14 percent annually over the next five years. "The use of fiber glass paper to reinforce roof shingles has greatly ex panded this past year," according to McLaughlin. "Projectlans show that by 1963 more than 40 percmt Gastonia Rec Dept Gasses The Oastonla Recreatloa Department has had rsqueats for classes In bridge, wood reflnlahlng, tole painting, acrylic painting and children's art, but has been unable to locate Instructors. Persons capable of In- atructlng these classes are asked to call Cynthia Byars at 9944311. Ext 397 If they are Interostsd In part-time work. Classes generally taivolvo 1-1 hours par week tor 44 weeks. All Instructors are compensated for their Ume. Classes will meet on Tuesday or Thursday nights at Ashley or Highland Jr. High gchools beginning In March. Oasses win be offered as a part of the Community Education Program. of all shinies will use fiber glass paper Instead of the conventional felt material because of Its Improved Ore resistance and other qualities.” McLaughlin noted that the expansion also will contribute to easing the tight supply situation that current^ exists tor PPO’s continuous filament fiber glass products. The expanded produc tion capacity will be the seventh major expansion at Shelby since the plant began production hi 1909. The facility produces continuous strand fiber glass for roving, chopped strand, chopped abhad mat, yam and tire cord. of the Orelge Goods Department, has received her five-year pin. President W. K. Mauney, Jr. presented the pins In recent ceremonies at the plant, commending the enqdoyes for their "good work and faithfulness to the Arm.” A naUve of MarshaU, N. C., Mr. Franklin and his wife, Sylvia, who super vises the Billing Depart ment at Mauney Hoalery, celebrated on Feb. 14th their 30th wedding an- nlversary. They have two sons. Astrology Mrs. Fender, native of AshevUle, makes his home In Shelby with his wife, Rebecca, and their daughter, Melissa. Mr. Brown and his wife, Geneva, have celebrated their 40th wedding an niversary and are parents of Ave children. Bom In York, S. C., he has lived moat of his life In Kings Moisitaln. Mrs. Smith and her husband, Charlie, and ttielr son, Ronnie, live on Route 8, Shelby. Mrs. Moore and her husband, Robert, and their ANlHtEW BROWN three daughters live In Kings Mountain. Mrs. Moore is a Kings Mountain naUve. Course b Scheduled Mrs. Judy Hendiixon will Instruct a course In "Beginning Astrology” under the sponsorship of Cleveland Technical bi- sAtute. The classes will begin March 16 and wlU be held each Thursday evening fri>m 7 unAl 9 p. m. ;„Cbll MM. RondTixan at 7994100 tor rstfatrafka. REOOGNmON - Zeb Waters, supervisor of preventaUve maintenance department at Kings Mountain’s Burlington Industries Phenlx Plant, presents a cerAAcate of apprecladon to Bob Moore,' - ovarhanlsr, for compWAfag la.years,* qAamtfloybMiR.U wtlb ttaa local plant. iioti.'rf) AT JERRY NATION WE TREAT YOU THE WAY WE • WOULD UKE TO BE TREATED BECAUSE WE’RE DIFFERENT USED CARS 1978 CHEVETTE 4-Door Auto. A-C *4495“ 1978 IMPALA 4-Door Auto A-C *3995“ 1975 MONTE CARLO Auto. A-C *3695“ 1974 MALIBU Auto, A-C, Low Mileage. Extra clean. *3195“ 1974 IMPALA 4-Door, Low MUeage *2995“ 1974 VEGA Low MUeage New Engine *1595“ 1974 EL CAMINO Auto. A-C *2695“ SEE Paul Dover J. T. McOlnnls SEE Rick Moore -Jerry Nation CHEVROLET 104 S. RAILAOAD AVE KINGS MOUNTAIN, N. C. PHONE 739-5471 the MANUFACTURER MAKES THE CAR JERRY NATION MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
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