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While most civic organizations are opening their all-
male memberships to women, men haven't been break-
ing down the door to gain membership in women's or-
ganizations.
The recent national convention of the American
Legion Auxiliary in Indianapolis, Indiana, national
headquarters for the approximately four million-plus
Legion and Auxiliary veterans patriotic organizations,
brought the usual, long resolutions but one this year
reflected the growing interest or men, if you believe
it, to join the Auxiliary. The resolution died in the
committee before it got to the floor of the convention
but a delegate pointed out that, in some states, the men
want to get in the auxiliary so bad they hire lawyers.
The resolution intent, as presented by one northern
state, was to open the eligibility to include the hus-
bands of wives, mothers sisters of auxiliary members
who get their eligibility from husbands and/or broth-
ers, grandfathers, or who served in their own right dur-
ing one of the wars. "Let them sue," said one delegate
opposed to the idea.
Arlene Barrett and I thought it would be a good
idea to give men our delegate badges so that we could
have more time to visit with Carl and Juanita Falls,
former residents, and see the Colts play football. We
didn't, of course.
The weather was hot and humid in Indianapolis but
Men Can't Join Auxiliary
LIB
STEWART
®
News Editor
with upwards of 20,000 people in town members of
the American Legion weren't overlooked. If not by
their numbers, then by their distinctive caps, the dele-
gates to the Legion's 72nd national convention and the
Auxiliary's 70th national convention were readily rec-
ognizable.
Quite probably the real attention-getting speaker
was Vice President Dan Quayle who addressed the
Legion and was featured in the five-hour parade
Sunday. Mrs. Marilyn Quayle cancelled out her ap-
pearance due to illness. President Bush cancelled be-
cause of the Persian Gulf crisis.
Indianapolis is an interesting place to visit but con-
ventions don't give the tourist much time to see the
sights.
were among 290 undergraduate
students and 122 graduate students
who received degrees
from
Thursday, September 6, 1990 -THE KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD-Page 5A"
KM Women Earn Degrees From Appalachian
Two Kings Mountain women
Appalachian State University Educational Specialist Degree and
August 8.
Linda M. Dixon received an
Sonya Jeanne Leach received a
Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration. hrm
KM, Grover Receive Tax Money
The City of Kings Mountain re-
ceived this week a check for
$42,963.85 and the Town of
Grover received a check for
$4,623.95, their share of net collec-
tions of the intangibles tax for fis-
cal year 1989-90 and special allo-
cations by the state, as authorized
by the 1985 General Assembly, to
reimburse local governments for
revenue lost by the repeal of the in-
tangibles tax on bank deposits and
money on hand.
The total amount of the distribu-
tion to 485 municipalities and all
100 counties in the state by the N.
C. Department of Revenue on Aug.
29 was $127.7 million. Cleveland
County received $1,005,862.10.
The total distribution this year
was $14.5 million greater than last
year, an increase of 12.8%.
As in prior years, Mecklenburg
County received the largest distri-
bution check in the amount of
$10,305,778.09. Charlotte received
$6,781,320.83.
The intangibles tax is a property
tax levied against the value of in-
tangible personal property. The
classes of intangible property
which were subject to taxation dur-
ing the past fiscal year were ac-
counts receivable, notes, bonds and
evidences of debt, shares of stock
and units of investment funds, and
Merchants Offer
Discount Coupons
For the first time the Kings
Mountain United Fund, in coopera-
tion with area merchants, will offer
special discount coupons to "fair
share" contributors.
To qualify as a "fair share" giv-
er, individuals must pledge one
hour's pay per month for a year.
Campaign Chairman Glenn
Anderson explained that in recog-
nition of their contribution, the
United Fund will give each "fair
share" giver a coupon that will en-
title them exclusively to a 20% dis-
count on regular priced services
and/or merchandise. The partici-
pating businesses will honor the
coupons for two days, on Nov. 15
and Nov. 16. The coupons will en-
able the "fair share" givers to get
an early start on Christmas shop-
ping and take advantage of reduced
prices at the same time.
Participating businesses are
Belks-Stevens and J. C. Penny at
Cleveland Mall, Chuga-Chuga
Choo-Choo, just beyond Cleveland
Mall, and the following Kings
Mountain businesses: Plonk's,
Dellinger's, Holiday Inn
Restaurant, Sagesport, AAA
Sports, Vane-Del, Kings Mountain
Farm Center, Kings Mountain
Florist and Jones Intercable.
UNITED FUND
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sistance and help is limited to two
times a year for any combination
of help.
The hours the ministry is open
for public assistance are: Monday,
Thursday, and Friday from 2-4
p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The ministry is closed on Tuesday
and weekends. Volunteers are
needed for the ministry to perform
many tasks. In the period January-
July, 30 volunteers performed 271
hours of service. Aid to citizens in
time of crisis need is the responsi-
bility of our whole community.
Contributions are urged from civic
clubs, churches and individuals.
Volunteers of all ages are needed.
If you are interested in helping, call
director Sherry Hamrick at 739-
7256. An area CROP walk is
planned for Kings Mountain on
Oct. 21.
beneficial interest in foreign trusts.
Although the state is responsible
for collecting and administering
the intangibles tax, the net amount
collected each year is allocated to
the counties in the state according
to law. The tax is then distributed
to each county and the municipali-
ties within that county in propor-
tion for the amount of ad valorem
taxes levied by each. The special
allocations to each county are dis-
tributed in the same manner. In
Cleveland County, Boiling Springs
received $4,325.21; Grover re-
ceived $4,4623.95; Kings
Mountain received a total of
$42,963.85 including $2,384.36 in
Gaston County; Lattimore received
$318.86; Lawndale received
$3,117.17 and Shelby received
$74,847.20.
Fun Day Scheduled Saturday
The second annual "Say No To
Drugs Fun Day" at the Community
Center Saturday may be an even
bigger promotion than last year's
successful event that drew 400
young people.
Robert Curry, a mechanic and
father of two sons , started the pro-
ject last year as a public awareness
educational tool, and the City of
Kings Mountain joined him as co-
sponsor for Saturday's event from
11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Young people are invited to ex-
hibit their cars and win prizes, to
participate in carnival-type games,
enjoy music, food, plenty of
games, and receive educational
material from KMPD officer Allan
Hardin and the "DARE" program.
In addition, senior citizens can join
in the bingo games and fun and
register for a free $25 gift certifi-
cate from Curry's Trans-Research
& Development Co., owned and
operated by Robert Curry.
Curry will bring "Zac," popular
mascot for Duke Power Company
to entertain the kids.
Kings Mountain Weather Report
(Compiled By Kenneth Kitzmiller) Dd
Aug. 29-Sept. 4
Total precipitation 1.31 02
Maximum one day 1.31 (30th) [02 (4th)
Year to date 34.77 37.45
Minimum temperature 60 (4th) 62 (3rd)
Maximum temperature 92 (29th) 93 (30th)
Average temperature 76.1 77.4
Days 90-above 2 4
eCeramic Jack-O-Lanterns
sPottery Jack-O-Lanterns
Halloween Pencils, socks
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EMPORIUM
oTom Clark Gnomes
oStuffed Scarecrows
and water globes
SHOP EARLY
314 E. King St.
Business Highway 74
Kings Mountain, NC
739-5561
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It's no secret-the only way to take advantage of our wonderful
specialities, comfortable atmosphere and entertaining
pianist, is to plan now to visit.
Open Mon.-Sat. 5 pem.-10 p.m.
4702 E. Dixon Blvd. Between Shelby & Kings Mountain
One mile from Cleveland Mall
(704) 734-0400
(left to right)
Benita Moffitt; Trudy
Bolin; Janice Phifer,
owner; and Susie Bridges
Full Services Salon
We Specialize In Hair, Nails, Facials,
Waxing and Tanning.
We welcome to our Salon: Susi Bridges, Nail Technician
FEATURING TURBO NAIL (reg. $50.00)... Limited Time.....’40.00
Hours
Monday 2 am to 2 pm Thursday 2 am to 9 pm
Tuesday 2 am to 9 pm Friday 9 am to 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am fo 6 pm Saturday 8 amto 1 pm
COUNTRY SETTINGS
204 Brook Road * (Located In Oak Grove Community)
phi 739-9143 wis
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