The Rutherford Courier from Smyrna, Tennessee • 2

2 Rutherford Courier. Feb. 5. 1981 a Nissan Palatine, III Square Company-today reported recor, earnings and sales for the year ended December 31.1980. Consolidated met earnings'for 1980 were $83,043,000, or $3.4 share, compared to 72,568,000.

or per store, in 1979 Consolidated net sales for 1980 were $998,973,000 compared l979salesnfS82fi088 000 wore mnaMMtaxmj per share; compared to $16,407,000, or 69-cents per share, foi the fourth quarter in 1979. Fourth quarter 1980 sales. were $276,705,000, compared fa $214,888,000, for the same quarter in 1979. Square Company is an international manufacturer electrical equipment. To Speak Mayor Ridley welcomed Nissan to Smyrna and offered the assistance of local government officials in making the companys operation in Smyrna a successful one.

-Later, in a statement to the press, Mayor Ridley "I am embarrassed by what happened Here The entire community and state are embarrassed. sUnd by my state- was no prior experience upon which the unions could have based their'- guarantee the right to organize not to organize, but it seems thafthe unions feel that these laws apply only to them, he pointed out. Ridley continued, cursing, rock throwing tire slashing, verbal abuse of the speakers and unneccessary noise did not come from weal people. Our people respect -dignity and know how to act on such occasions. I personally believe that the strong contrast between the dignity'; the -part of i those participating in the dedication and the lack of dignity on the part of those who came from out of ocunty and even out of state to disrupt the ceremonies, has done much to discredit union efforts in this area, especially when one considers that Nissans only purpose hoe is nmi said Tuesday that construction on the plant will begin 1 to provide 2200 new Jobs for local people and to produce a qualtiy pro- -immediately.

Hie groundbreaking ceremonies were conducted in a large tent at the Nissan site, on J.S. Young Road, Just off Highway 41, between Smyrna and Murfreesboro! The event featured the Smyrng High School Band, comments of welcome by Mayor Sam Ridley of Smyrna, and Governor Lamar Alex ander, with refreshments and souvenirs for the several thousand local residents who attended: A variety-of' -ICBIUCUM WW BMUMKUi A VMKIJ Datsun trucks was on display. The beaver's shocking orange teeth are its most' important tool Their strength and razor sharpness enables the beaver to fell a five-inch villow in six minutes. 5. Personals 5.

ELECTED TO BOARD William F. Ketron, Sr. Was elected Chairman of the Advisory Board for the Murfreesboro Branch of First National Bank at their meeting held Thursday, January 15. Other members of the Board, include (standing left to right) Dr, David L. Hudson, Charles Glover of Arnold Engineering Center, Bob Evans, Vice President and Manager of the Murfreesboro Branch of First National, (seated left to right) Dalton Stroop, Murfreesboro businessman, Ketron, President of Universal Insurance Co.

and Wendell O. Mandrell, President and Chief Executive Officer of First National. Jimmy Earle, Director of Southeastern Basketball Activities, was not present for the photograph. s.n Smith County Jaycees, Gore was re cognized as one of the TOn Outstand ing Young Men in Tennessee. In 196 Congressman Gore was honored a one of the Ten Outstanding Younj Men in America.

Congressman Gon was. also awarded the Fats Event Award for outstanding goveramen service in 1979. This year the banquet will be at tlx Oxbow Restaurant in Smyrna. Hx cost will be $17.00 per couple and wi be a reservations only affair. Those wishing to attend can get furthei information by calling VOX Office Supply at 459-6983.

American Judicature Society fellow of the American Bar Foundation; pas chairman of University of Tennessee Law College Alumni Advisory Com mittee; Vice-President of Southern Attorneys General ence, and is currently President of Southern Association of Af General. Confer! 17. Painting Poporlng J. WOJB 11 Sr w. Mr.

MasatakaOkuma, executive Richard C. Shacklett photo Information of Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corporation U.S.A.. which has now begun site preparations for the plant in Smyrna, said Tuesday that any general information needed regarding the company and its St ions may be- -had by calling Kennedy Public Relations. PiTMjiia nL-cKiiig employment' should nof come to Smyrna at this lime to seek employment, they said. All applications for employment should be made to the Employment Security Department.

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Ball are available at Citizens Central Bank, Bob Parks Realty, Deck Income Tax Services, Security Federal, all in Murfreesboro; at Century. 21J.D. Kennedy Real Estate in. Smyrna. Vf-l Rep.

Gore The Smyrna Jaycees announced today that Congressman Albert Gore, has accepted their invitation to speak at the Annual Distinguished Service Awards Banquet Each year the Jaycees and Jaycettes honor the outstanding young man, woman, businesswoman, businessman, farmer, educator and law enforcement officer at this banquet. This year slate of honorees promises to be one of the best. Congressman Gore was himself honored as the recipient df the out-. standing young man agana from this program in, 1979. Nominated by the Leech-- Court.

Nominating Commission from 1974 until July, 1978; past President of Maury County Bar member of Board of Directors of American Jucicature Society; member of Executive Committee of T7. Painting Papering Use Ads CALL Personals MOTOR corpora; lie i ADDRESSES GROUNDBREAKING AUDIENCE Governor Alexander is pictured during his address to the ound-breaklngaudienceTastTuesday for Nissan US. A. To his left is Marvin T. Runyon, president Nissan -Motor Manufacturing Corporation U.S.A., Rep.

John Bragg and president Nissan Motor Company, Ltd. Who Seek Help, With The Help of God, Shall Find It SISTER KANE PALM SHADING 5Pt- 'MIND READING SISTER KANE I gifted tp help all humanity. If you have an problem largo or small, whether you live far or near it will benefit you to aa her today. If husband or wifH unfaithful, she can help you. She settles lovers helps you gain the lost.love and affection af the one you love and shows you the way to happiness.

She names friends and anomies and tolls if friends are tlrua are false. Shi is not Gad, nor does hhe claim to bo. She is a servant of the Lord, who was brought here to help all who pro in neodofhelp. If you have any problem concerning the past, future, marriage, business, lawsuits, finances, health; if you are in trouble, sick or in love, theres no problem so great that shs cannot solve. PHONE 896-9709 CHARLES DENTON PAINTING Residential Commercial Interior Exterior Ml -i- -1 I Quality Paintingr EXCELLENT REFERENCES 459-3046 -NIGHTS: 459626 641 Fellowship Road Read: and Classified MX CURRIE SPIVEY On of the distinguished, guests at Tuesday's ground-breaking for Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corporation U.S.A., was Mr.

Currie Spivey, president of Daniel Construction Charlotte, North Carolina. Mr. Currie's company is the general contrartor on the project. Richard C. Shacklett photo.

PUBLIC NOTICE CMxmmm vrr The Smyrna. Housing Authority will hold a publid hearing Monday, February 23, 1981 7:00 p.m. at Smyrna City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to determine the necessity for "the adoption of a redevelopment plan for the area depicted below Smyrna Housing Authority rrgjfr AW Oh To be Run: February 5, 12, and 19, 1981 AFTER THE CEREMONY Rutherfprd Courier Editor jMason Tucker and Governor Alexander talk os they leave Tuesday's Niisan ground-breaking ceremonies. At the extreme right is Col.

Billy Jones. Commander of the Tennessee Highway Patrol. p00 i.