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119 W. FIRST ST.
HAMILTON DRAFTING ROOM EQUIPMENT TECNIFAX SENSITIZED MATERIALS (Ammonia and Moist Developing) FENNEL TRANSITS . LEVELS . CONVERTIBLES LUFKIN MEASURING TAPES ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING EQUIPMENT CHARLOTTE, N. C. TEL. FRanklin 6-5990
DRIVING SCHOOLS
CHARLOTTE SCHOOL OF DRIVING
HARRY P. WOODBURN, Instructor OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE AIR CONDITIONED - DUAL CONTROL CARS GEAR AND AUTOMATIC LICENSED INSTRUCTORS DAY OR NIGHT AND TRAFFIC TRAINING PARKING A SPECIALTY STUDENTS FULLY COVERED BY INSURANCE 4127 WINFIELD DRIVE
Phone KEystone 7-4264
DRUGGISTS
Creators of .
Reasonable Drug Prices
FckErd DRUG STORES
6 Convenient Locations To Serve You
128 N. Tryon St.
109 S. Tryon St.
1332 Central Ave.
1025 Providence Rd.
4133 Park Road
444 Charlottetown Mall
Tel. EDison 3-0553
Tel. EDison 4-4042
Tel. FRanklin 5-5556
Tel. EDison 2-6111
Tel. JAckson 3-3031
Tel. FRanklin 6-8444
FREE CITY WIDE DELIVERY
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DRUGGISTS
WALKER'S DRUG STORES
COMPLETE PRESCRIPTION SERVICE DRUG REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FAMILY
ESCRIPT TION
SPEC
ECIALISTE
Free City Wide Delivery Service
PRES
SCRIPT TION SPECIALISTS
"Prescriptions First"
332 N. Tryon at Seventh St.
Tel. EDison 3-4166
Hawthorne Medical Center
225 Hawthorne Lane Tel. FRanklin 6-6437
Derita Drug Co.
Pharmaceuticals
Drugs 10
Prescriptions
Cosmetics
Gifts
OPEN WEEK DAYS-8:30 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M. SUNDAYS-2:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M.
DERITA CENTER, DERITA, N. C. TEL. EDison 3-5423
For Drugs - See Your Doctor "Medication Should Be Prescribed"
Godley Center Pharmacy
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5040 ROZZELLS FERRY RD.
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PHONE EXpress 2-2331
Westside Drug Center
1910 ROZZELLS FERRY RD. (MT. HOLLY RD.) JOHN W. ALLEN
(MT. HOLLY RD.) CECIL W. MOSTELLER
PHONE EDison 4-2829
FAST - FREE DELIVERY
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DRUGGISTS
ESCRIPT
TION
SPE
CIALISTS
Lisk R Pharmacy
Prescriptions Delivered Anywhere
In The City
WE HAVE FILLED MORE THAN ONE AND ONE HALF MILLION PRESCRIPTIONS
826 E. Trade St.
Dial EDison 2-2137
THOMPSON'S SUNDRIES
Complete Prescription Department
Cosmetics Gifts
OPEN WEEK DAYS - 8:00 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M. SUNDAYS 1:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M. N. Tryon At Newell Road Tel. EDison 3-8915
WESTERLY HILLS DRUGS, INC.
POST OFFICE 3438 Wilkinson Blvd. A COMPLETE DRUG SERVICE SHAMROCK DRUGS, INC. WALGREEN AGENCY
WATCH REPAIR EXpress 2-1352
3029 The Plaza
EDison 3-0169
DRY CLEANERS
UNIVERSITY CLEANERS
"IT PAYS TO BE WELL AND LOOK WELL DRESSED"
ONE DAY SERVICE
PICK-UP AND DELIVER ALSO LAUNDRY SERVICE 2228 Beattie's Ford Road
Expert CLEANING
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ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIRS
J. W. BIVENS, Owner
BIVENS ELECTRIC REPAIR
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3
SER'
421 N. Smith
ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIRS AND REWINDING SOLENOIDS REBUILDING
AUTOMOTIVE STARTERS and GENERATORS WE CATER TO INDUSTRIAL TRADE
Tel. FRanklin 7-7529
ELECTRIC MOTORS
DIXIE ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE, INC.
Electric SERVICE
Motors
WE REWIND-REPAIR-REBUILD-INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ALL TYPES AC AND DC MOTORS GENERATORS, WELDING MACHINES and INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS SPECIAL ELECTRONIC CONTROL NEW AND USED MOTORS FOR SALE . WAGNER MOTOR PRODUCTS . CUTLER-HAMMER CONTROLS
1237 Central Ave.
Phone EDison 2-1116
Nights, Sundays and Holidays
Phones EXpress 2-2400 and Express 9-7298
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRIC MOTOR & TOOL CO. SPECIALIZING IN POWER TOOLS MOTOR REWINDING SERVICE
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service
5905 Wilkinson Blvd.
POWER TOOLS
Tel. EXpress 2-3271
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ELECTRICAL
LAM
electric company, inc.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
COMMERCIAL -- INDUSTRIAL -- RESIDENTIAL
WIRING and REPAIRING
114 North Myers St. Phone EDison 4-7269
Night Phones KEystone 7-0819, JAckson 3-1280 and JAckson 3-5908
ELECTRIC SERVICE & SUPPLY CO.
ELECTRIC
ELECTRIC SERVICE
COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL and RESIDENTIAL WIRING
ELECTRIC SHOP
Office 3125 Tuckaseegee Rd. Warehouse 3822 Plainview Rd.
Tel. EXpress 9-5171
QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR
REGISTERED ENGINEER
QUALIFILO ILICIPICAL CONTRACTDE
NECA
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING & ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
1800 N. Graham
P.O. Box 942
Telephone FRanklin 5-3345
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ELECTRICAL
INTERSTATE ELECTRIC CO. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
· WIRING
· REPAIRS
· LIGHTING FIXTURES
232 S. Tryon St.
Charlotte 2, N. C. Phone EDison 3-7149
SOUTHERN ELECTRIC SERVICE CO., INC. Electric Motors Rebuilt - Sold Exchanged - Installed
714-720 W. TRADE ST
EDison 3-8431
NIGHTS
EDison 2-5937
NIGHTS
EMerson 6-2243
NIGHTS
KEystone 7-4379
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
BROADHURST-ALLEN ELECTRIC CO., INC.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING
POLAUNHO
NECA
RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL
INDUSTRIAL
"Specializing in Control Wiring"
822 Lamar Ave.
PHONE FRanklin 6-4822
TELEPHONES
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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
FINK ELECTRIC CO.
OSCAR J. FINK
the HEAT for MODERN LIVING
)
Modernheat
SLIM/ TRIM ELECTRIC
BASEBOARD HEATERS For New Homes .. . For Remodeling Space-saving SLIM/TRIM is easy and economical to install. Only 51/2 inches. gives added room . . . new beauty. Insures . uniform heat. Clean, quiet, health- ful, safe. Full information and estimate FREE!
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
RESIDENTIAL-COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL and CONTROL WIRING and REPAIRS
"you Call us We'll Wire For you"
PHONE EDison 3-6175 1207 E. 10th St.
NANCE & DEATON
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
RESIDENTIAL
COMMERCIAL
INDUSTRIAL
ELECTRIC HEAT . . . .
SALES - INSTALLATION - SERVICE
1514 CAMDEN RD.
TEL. FRanklin 5-8531
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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
PATE ELECTRIC CO.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
· Industrial
· Commercial
· Residential
"The Company Built on Dependable Service"
1945 Thurmond PI.
Tel. FRanklin 6-7368
ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT
SOUTHERLAND BLUE PRINT CO.
Fennel . Transits . Levels . Convertibles ADJUSTMENT and REPAIR SERVICE - ALL MAKES
119 W. FIRST ST. CHARLOTTE, N. C. TEL. FRanklin 6-5990
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ENGINEERS-CIVIL
A. V. BLANKENSHIP
CIVIL ENGINEER
* SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENTS
TOPOGRAPHIC ENGINEERING
* MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS
DRAINAGE SURVEYS
* LAND SURVEYS
3RD FLOOR MUTUAL BUILDING and LOAN ASSOCIATION BLDG. 117 EAST 3RD STREET
Phone FRanklin 5-1469
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EXCAVATING AND GRADING CONTRACTORS
DOUG FLOWE AND SON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
GRADING AND EXCAVATION CONTRACTORS "No Job too Small or too Large"
CAPABLE and EXPERIENCED IN EXCAVATING BUILDING SITES
DRAINAGE - ROAD WORK - GRADING - PARKWAYS - UTILITIES
Free Estimates
Dial EDison 2-1169
2327 Remount Rd.
Nights and Holidays Tels. EXpress 9-7656 and Express 9-5945
Charlotte, N. C.
W. OWEN FLOWE AND SONS CONSTRUCTION CO.
EXCAVATING AND GRADING CONTRACTORS "LET US ESTIMATE YOUR JOB FIRST"
Drainage - Grading Road Work - Excavating
CAPABLE AND EXPERIENCED IN EXCAVATING BUILDING SITES
4000 Thrift Road
Charlotte, N. C. Tel. EXpress 2-2151
Nights and Holidays Tel. EXpress 9-1863, EXpress 9-6162 or EDison 2-1388
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FINANCE COMPANIES
E. B. STONE FINANCE COMPANY, INC.
See us before you buy or borrow on your car
WWW.15 OF EELSTONE FIRARCE CO.
your car does not have to be paid in full to get a loan
"Small enough to know you - Large enough to serve you", 112 E. MOREHEAD ST. TEL. FRanklin 7-2601
FIRE AND BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS
PROTECTION EQUIPMENT CO., INC. AUTOMATIC FIRE-BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS Commercial-Industrial-Residential USED BY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
BATTERY POWERED
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORY APPROVED
ELECTRIC POWERED
1115 E. Morehead St.
Telephone EDison 2-1060
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FLOOR COVERING CONTRACTORS
Southern Flooring & Acoustical Co., Inc. FLOORING AND ACOUSTICAL CONTRACTORS
L. E. WALDRON, Pres. B. E. KEZIAH, Exec. V .- Pres.
C. D. NIVEN, Sec .- Treas.
"Finest in Workmanship and Materials"
Asphalt Tile Rubber Tile
GENERAL CO
SOCIATED
C
C
URS
ASSOCIATE MEMBER
Vinyl Linoleum
ACOUSTICAL TILE
HARDWOOD FLOORING
931 E. Morehead St.
WEATHER STRIPPING Telephone EDison 3-7116
FLOOR COVERINGS
HALL'S, INC.
"SINCE 1946"
HOME OF QUALITY FLOOR COVERINGS AND FURNITURE
. WOOL RUGS and CARPETING
· RUBBER and ASPHALT TILE
· INLAID LINOLEUM
· QUALITY FURNITURE
· VENETIAN BLINDS
. DRAPES and DRAPERY MATERIAL
WALL TO WALL CARPETING FOR CHURCHES, OFFICES, HOTELS, and MOTELS
2519 THE PLAZA
TEL. FRanklin 5-4449
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FLOOR COVERINGS
BIVENS FLOORS & CABINETS, INC.
RUBBER TILE LINOLEUM ASPHALT TILE 4111 Monroe Rd.
FORMICA
TEXOLITE
MICARTA
PLASTIC WALL TILE Tel. FRanklin 7-2973
KERLEY & EDWARDS CO., INC. FLOOR COVERINGS - ALL TYPES CABINET TOPS - FLOOR SANDING AND FINISHING SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP
3631 STATESVILLE AVE.
PERSONALIZED FLOORING TEL. DAY EDison 3-4552 NIGHTS FRanklin 7-5545
QUALITY FLOOR COVERING CO.
RUBBER TILE LINOLEUM
FORMICA
CERAMIC TILE VINYL TILE
Mt. Holly Rd. RD 6, Box 381
Telephones EXpress 2-1537 Nights EXpress 9-7943 and Express 9-3236
FLORISTS
THE BLOSSOM SHOP
FLOWERS FOR
FT.D.
ALL OCCASIONS
2242 PARK RD.
Cut Flowers - Potted Plants - Designs Funerals - Weddings PHONE EDison 2-6146
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FLORISTS
SNYDER'S FLOWERS
Fresh Flowers
FUNERAL DESIGNS-CORSAGES-WEDDING BOUQUETS CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS - FRUIT BASKETS "When you Send Flowers-Send Ours" 225 Hawthorne Lane Phone EDison 4-4772
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FOOD PRODUCTS
DRIVE CAREFULLY
WHEREVER YOU GO .. .
And when you 'STOP' at your favorite 'thirst-ade' Station-Always ask for 'S & P' with Your favorite drink Every bite a fresh treat
PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICHES
S &P.
FOOD PRODUCTS PEANUT PRODUCTS CANDIES AND POTATO CHIPS SWINSON FOOD PRODUCTS CHARLOTTE.N.C.
PEANUTS
POPCORN
POTATO CHIPS
Just taste the difference and you'll agree there's none better than 'S & p'
Potato Chips
Swinson FOOD PRODUCTS
INC.
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
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FUEL OIL
ELECTRIC ICE & FUEL COMPANY
5
02
COAL
ICE
AMOCO FUEL OIL HEATING
OIL
315 S. McDowell St.
Dial EDison 2-1775 or EDison 2-2390
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FUEL OIL
CHERRY OIL COMPANY
Esso
Esso
Dependable Quality and Service Printed Metered Tickets-Prompt Delivery For Home, Farm or Industry
OIL BURNER SERVICE GASOLINE - FUEL OIL -KEROSENE-VARSOL 1006 N. Caldwell FRanklin 7-6528
ABNER FUEL OIL SERVICE
OIL
620 Ideal Way
NIGHT AND DAY SERVICE FUEL OIL AND KEROSENE METERED TICKETS Tel. JAckson 3-1354, If No Answer Dial JAckson 3-4860
HERRIN BROS. COAL & ICE CO. "Quality Plus Service" FUEL OIL
COAL ICE 315 E. 36th St.
Phone EDison 2-2193
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS
ALEXANDER FUNERAL HOME INC.
DIAL EDison 3-1167
If No Answer Dial EDison 3-1830 or EDison 3-6027
A FUNERAL TO FIT EVERY NEED DEPENDABLE and ECONOMICAL SERVICE FREE OFFSTREET PARKING
24 HOUR AMBULANCE SERVICE 323 S. BREVARD ST.
GRIER'S FUNERAL SERVICE FUNERAL PARLOR
Complete Funeral Service For Colored 24 HOUR AMBULANCE SERVICE
ANYTIME ANYWHERE COURTEOUS, EFFICIENT, SYMPATHETIC CARE
IN THE HOUR OF NEED BY SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS
Protect Your Family With Grier's
Mutual Burial Association
Dial EDison 2-7109 701 E. 1st
Nights Dial EDison 2-1693
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS
BEAMON LONG FUNERAL SERVICE
BEAMON LONG Owner
SERVICE THAT SATISFIES
SYMPATHETIC CARE
A COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICE
FOR COLORED
TWENTY FOUR HOUR AMBULANCE SERVICE ANYWHERE 319 W. BLAND ST.
ANYTIME Tel. FRanklin 6-9433
LONG'S MORTUARY SERVICE INC.
LEM LONG, JR. President
CLARENCE H. BELLAMY Sec .- Treas,
L 218
Long fortualy
LONG'S MUTUAL BURIAL ASSOCIATION
INC.
218 N. CALDWELL ST.
TELEPHONE EDison 2-8553
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS
"Chapel in the Oaks"
HARRY AND BRYANT CO., INC.
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
COMPLETELY AIR CONDITIONED
500 Providence Road
MEMBER National Selected RRortiriana BY INVITATION "OUR 77th ANNIVERSARY"
24 HOUR AMBULANCE SERVICE
Telephone EDison 2-7133
FURNACES
Besser Furnace & Air Conditioning Corp. Manufacturers Of FURNACES, FILTERS, AIR CONDITIONERS 754 Clement Ave.
Tel. EDison 4-6340
FURNITURE
DENTON FURNITURE CO., INC.
T. D. SCRONCE, Pres.
R. O. SCRONCE, Sec.
Complete Line
Furniture Electrical Appliances
Radios and Television Heaters
ASTA
A
CORK
Simmons Bedding
Armstrong's Linoleum for Every Floor in the House
EASY PAYMENT PLAN
111-113 S. College St.
Dial EDison 3-8438
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FURNITURE
COMPLETE HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS
Since 1922 Featuring a Complete Line of Nationally Advertised Home Furnishings
Early American Casual and Modern Designs
FURNITURE
The Perry Mincey Co
Den and Family Room Furniture By Fox
Mersman Tables
Cambridge Lamps
Living Room Furniture By Globe Parlor, Fogle, Dixie, Hickory Chair and Century
Simmons Beauty-Rest Bedding and Hide-A-Way Beds
Sealy Posturpedic Bedding
123-125 S. College St. Tel. EDison 3-3759 Charlatte's Largest Independent Furniture Store
Bedroom Furniture By Drexel, Continental and Huntley
Dining Room Furniture By Century and Cochrane
Floor Coverings By Mohawk and Magee
PHILCO and GENERAL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
R.C.A. and ZENITH RADIOS
Modern Trend Pictures
Convenient Budget Terms Available
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FURNITURE
Charlotte's LARGEST Home Furnishers The Store For Young Moderns
Haverty's® Established 1885 "THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME" ®
LARGEST SELECTIONS - BIGGEST VALUES EASIEST TERMS IN CHARLOTTE
EDison 2-7144
227 N. TRYON ST.
Meyers
FURNITURE CO.
"HOME FURNISHINGS"
"THRIFTY BUYERS SHOP AT MEYERS"
"Terms Cheerfully Arranged"
204 E. Trade
Phone EDison 2-5673
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FURNITURE
ALLSTYLE FURNITURE CO.
New - Used - Antique Furniture Bought and Sold
114 N. College St. Tel EDison 2-6712
BRIDGES FURNITURE CO. A Complete Line of FURNITURE -CARPETS - APPLIANCES - TELEVISION
PROVE BRIDGES VALUE BY COMPARISON
308 S. Tryon
Tel. EDison 3-3717
Plaza Houze, Inc. FINE FURNITURE
"Make your Home At Our House"
1237 The Plaza, on the Plaza at Central Ave. Telephone FRanklin 6-8455
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GAS-LP
THE GAS COMPANY BEYOND THE GAS MAINS
PULANE Suburban Gas Service
GAS APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT FOR EVERY NEED-
-HOMES-INDUSTRY-FARMS-BUSINESSES-
2317 THRIFT ROAD
TEL. FRanklin 5-1721
GAS COMPANIES
DURANE GAS COMPANY
BOTTLED GAS SERVICE - BULK GAS SERVICE METERED SERVICE, IF DESIRED DOMESTIC and COMMERCIAL PROPANE CARBURETION
GAS APPLIANCES GAS RANGES - GAS REFRIGERATORS - GAS HOT WATER HEATERS GAS ROOM HEATERS - GAS FURNACES - UNIT HEATERS
GAS RANGE
2317 S. BOULEVARD
SALES and SERVICE
"We Aim to Please" P.O. BOX 3042 CHARLOTTE, N. C.
TEL. JAckson 3-3887
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GASOLINE
Peak Performance at Regular Gas Price!
Buy American® Gas at the sign of greater values.
AMOCO
AMERICAN OIL COMPANY
GASOLINE STATIONS
BOOKER'S ESSO SERVICENTER
ATLAS TIRES - BATTERIES ACCESSORIES
COMPLETE BATTERY CHARGING TIRE REPAIRS Specializing In WASHING AND GREASING Cars Called for and Delivered
BUY AT THE ESSO SIGN
3230 Wilkinson Blvd.
Tel. EXpress 9-6411
OPEN FROM 7 A.M. UNTIL 11 P.M.
CHARLIE'S SERVICE AMOCO
ROAD SERVICE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY TIRES - TUBES - ACCESSORIES
3700 Wilkinson Blvd. EXpress 9-9293
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GLASS DEALERS
"The House of Glass"
SHOWER
Doors
AUTO GLASS STORE FRONTS MIRRORS WINDOW GLASS
TUB ENCLOSURES PATIO DOORS FURNITURE TOPS MEDICINE CABINETS
AUTO Glass
PICK-UP AND DELIVERY Piedmont Glass Corp.
2137 S. BOULEVARD
TELEPHONE EDison 3-6686
GOLF
GOLF DRIVING RANGE CHARLOTTE GOLF RANGE
PITCH and PUTT (Par 3) CARPET GOLF ENJOY YOURSELF WHILE IMPROVING YOUR GAME SNACK BAR SANDWICHES-SHAKES-DRINKS
Wilkinson Blvd. (AT STATE HWY. PATROL)
Tel. EXpress 2-3177
GROCERIES-RETAIL
LIGON'S GROCERY AND GRILL STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES ALL TYPES OF SANDWICHES DRINKS - ICE CREAM - TOBACCO E. J. LIGON, Owner 3335 Spencer St.
Tel. FRanklin 5-5686
HARDWARE
LITTLE HARDWARE CO., INC. "The Best in General Hardwares" SPORTING GOODS - PAINTS - BUILDERS' SUPPLIES WHOLESALE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES
HUNTING and FISHING LICENSE
1332-34 S. Mint St.
Telephone EDison 3-3133
93
HARDWARE
MASSEY HARDWARE CO.
Mill Supplies . Hardware Building Supplies . Paints
117 S. Main St.
Mt. Holly, N. C.
Tel. VAndyke 7-2431
HEALTH STUDIOS
Gene Kay
Health Studios For MEN and WOMEN
F R 5
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BODY CONDITIONING - WEIGHT REDUCING WEIGHT GAINING - REPROPORTIONING STEAM AND MASSAGE
1532 E. Boulevard 327 S. Church St.
FRanklin 5-9807 EDison 2-9889
HEATING
A. Z. PRICE & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Heating - Plumbing - Air Conditioning ENGINEERS - CONTRACTORS
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL and INDUSTRIAL HEATING EQUIPMENT of ALL TYPES We Handle Anything from A to Z in Heating, Plumbing and Air Conditioning
206 S. Church St.
24 Hour Service Department Charlotte, N. C. Telephone FRanklin 6-2466
94
HEATING
AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE CO. Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors
Replacement Furnaces
Installed at Reasonable Prices
With Satisfaction Guaranteed
"We Service What We Sell"
Little Rock Road
Financing
At Wilkinson Blvd.
Arranged Phone EXpress 9-9727
Mailing address 3109 Moore's Lake Drive
WILSON H. COVINGTON, President CLARENCE H. PHILLIPS, Vice President THOMAS A. KIRKWOOD, Secretary-Treasurer
AVRETT & LEDBETTER ROOFING & HEATING CO.
BARRETT APPROVED ROOFERS Contractors for SHEET METAL WORK - SKYLIGHTS - VENTILATORS TIN, SLATE AND GRAVEL ROOFING HEATING
Warm Air Heating . York Air Conditioning . Oil Burners Winkler Stokers RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL PHONES EDison 3-7131 and EDison 3-7597 OFFICE and FACTORY, 419 E. 7th ST. CHARLOTTE, N. C.
95
HEATING
C. H. DAUGHTRY, Pres .- Treas.
J. H. DAUGHTRY, V .- Pres.
MRS. DOROTHY P. CHADWICK, Sec.
DAUGHTRY SHEET METAL CO.
Contractors for
LENNOX Heating and Air Conditioning OIL - GAS SHEET METAL WORK - ROOFING (ALL TYPES) RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL 1105-09 East Trade St. Tels. EDison 2-2195 and EDison 4-6621
SHUMAN-YORK CO.
Distributors for YORK FURNACES
York
FOLK
BW
2040 S. TRYON ST.
TEL. FRanklin 6-7434
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96
HOTELS
Hotel Wm. R. Barringer
CAROLINA'S BEAUTIFUL HOTEL
350 MODERN ROOMS
100% Air Conditioned
Television and Radio
DRIVE-IN ENTRANCE
Excellent Food and Outstanding Banquet Facilities Paved Parking Lot Adjoining Hotel
426 N. TRYON ST.
PHONE EDison 3-0331
MANAGERS
PETER E. VAN KLEEK HAL MOON
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HOTELS
"The Carolinas' Largest and Finest Hotel"
HOTEL CHARLOTTE
400 ROOMS ALL WITH BATH "The Pine Room"
Charlotte's Most Popular Restaurant Completely Air-Conditioned
COMPLETELY AIR-CONDITIONED BED ROOMS, SUITES, BANQUET ROOMS AND ALL CONVENTION FACILITIES
237 West Trade at Poplar St. - Phone EDison 2-1121 GARAGE AND PARKING ADJOINING
ALTON L. BLAND, President and General Manager
98
HOTELS
For Safety -Comfort - Economy MECKLENBURG HOTEL
200 ROOMS OF SOLID COMFORT COMPLETELY AIR-CONDITIONED JOE L. MATTHEWS, Manager VISIT
Chez Lamour French Dining Room
Famous For French Foods
Serving BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER LUNCHEON AND BANQUET FACILITIES Completely Air Conditioned
FREE PARKING ADJACENT TO HOTEL
516-22 W. Trade Street
Tel. EDison 2-1181
99
HOTELS
L COURT
ORVIN MOTOR COURT "THE KEY TO CONVENIENCE"
110 Modern Rooms with Tile Baths
Convention and Banquet Facilities Air Conditioned Throughout Restaurant Heated Swimming Pool
Free Parking, Fire Proof
Telephone Each Room, FREE TV
Centrally Located Two Blocks from U. S. Post Office Inspection Invited
307 N. Graham St. (In Downtown Charlotte) Tel. EDison 2-4112
Other ORVIN COURTS in Downtown Charleston, S. C .; Columbia, S. C. and Greenville, S. C. PLANTATION MOTOR COURT, Charleston, S. C.
100
HOTELS
Catalina Motor Lodge
QUALITY COURTS UNITED
* AIR CONDITIONED
* MUZAK RADIO
APPROVED COURT
TELEVISION
* SWIMMING POOL * ROOM PHONES PBX SERVICE
NEAR AIRPORT and DOWNTOWN U.S. 29 and 74 WEST
HOWARD JOHNSON'S RESTAURANT ADJOINING
(ROOM SERVICE)
2403 Wilkinson Blvd.
Tel. EDison 3-3721
SELWYN HOTEL
R. H. BROOKS, Mgr.
200 Modern Guest Rooms With Tub and Shower Baths
Air Conditioned Throughout Modern Cafeteria
134 W. Trade, N. E. Corner Church
Phone FRanklin 5-1411
201
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE REPAIRS
ACE APPLIANCE SERVICE CO.
NC
H
WEST
O
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USE
909 S. McDOWELL STREET
Authorized Service Controctor And Ports For Westinghouse Approved Service For Air Conditioners Ranges-Refrigerotors-Woshers Dryers-Water Heaters-Disposols
N
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TELEPHONE FRanklin 7-1532
ICE
ICE
WESTSIDE
COALL Heat
ICE AND FUEL CO. FUEL OIL-COAL-ICE
PHONE EDison 3-0411 and EDison 4-9901
1635 W. TRADE ST.
INSURANCE
ERNEST F. YOUNG
GEORGE P. WADSWORTH
DAVIS & YOUNG, INC.
YOUR Insurance PUJIVES Y
nidependem AGENT
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OGURANCE AGENTS
CAPITAL STOCK Standard protection MPANY
IN
EVERY TYPE OF INSURANCE EXCEPT LIFE
Tel. EDison 3-3189
110 LATTA ARCADE
322 S. TRYON ST.
102
INSURANCE
ROBERT E. ELLISON
JOHN C. LYDON
ERNEST ELLISON, INC.
"JUST INSURANCE" ESTABLISHED 1916
YOUR
ndependent AGENT
Insurance
"SERVES
YOU FIRST
Automobile
Accident
Liability Marine
Compensation
Plate Glass
Fire
Surety Bonds
Burglary
Boiler
Home Owners Airplane
101 Builders Bldg. 312 W. Trade St. PHONE EDison 3-1146
4
103
INSURANCE
JAMES J. HARRIS, Pres. ELBERT TODD, Sec .- Treas.
R. LEWIS PATTON, Exec. V. Pres. L. A. TOMLINSON, JR., V. Pres.
JAMES J. HARRIS & CO., Inc.
INSURANCE BONDS
General Insurance-All Forms
515 Johnston Bldg.,
212 S. Tryon St.
Phone FRanklin 5-7311
Charlotte, N. C.
104
INSURANCE
W. H. GAITHER & CO., INC.
W. H. GAITHER, Pres.
PAUL J. CATO, Vice-Pres.
CONSULTANTS AND INSURANCE BROKERS
RETIREMENT PLANS
GROUP INSURANCE LIFE AND GENERAL INSURANCE
220 W. Fourth St., Suite 104
Charlotte 2, N. C.
TEL. FRanklin 6-7575
HARDWARE MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY OF THE CAROLINAS Established 1912
CURRENTLY PAYING 30% DIVIDENDS ON FIRE INSURANCE
HOME OFFICE
1356 E. Morehead St., Charlotte, N.C. - Tel. EDison 2-2119
DISTRICT OFFICES
TENNESSEE
.NASHVILLE . RICHMOND
SOUTH CAROLINA
COLUMBIA
VIRGINIA
GEORGIA
ATLANTA
NORTH CAROLINA
CHARLOTTE
FLORIDA MIAMI
"THE COMPANY THAT GIVES YOU PERSONAL SERVICE"
105
INSURANCE
yours for LIFE Wick Harris Az
Agent Pilot Life Insurance Company Estate Planning, Taxation, Business and Group Insurance
1103 Wachovia Bank Bldg.
129 W. Trade St.
Tels. EDison 3-6323 EDison 2-5949
MCDONALD INSURANCE SERVICE AGENCY, INC.
ARTHUR R. SAMS, JR., Sec .- Treas .- Mgr. D. P. WILSON, Associate
GENERAL INSURANCE
"Mutualize and Economize" · FIRE
· AUTO
· LIABILITY · BONDS
· BURGLARY
· WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
207 JOHNSTON BLDG. PHONE FRanklin 5-8689
106
INSURANCE
PYRAMID LIFE INSURANCE CO.
"Insurance In All Forms For Everybody"
Home Office
Charlotte, N. C.
2407 N. TRYON ST. TEL. FRanklin 5-5501
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INSURANCE
SPEIR and COMPANY
INCORPORATED
Insurance and Bonds
128-130 East Fourth St.
Telephone EDison 3-1171
American Casualty Companies Valley Forge Life Insurance Co.
CASUALTY, FIRE, MARINE FIDELITY and SURETY ACCIDENT and HEALTH BURGLARY
INSURANCE ALL FORMS 705 E. Morehead P.O. Box 3126 Dial EDison 3-9211
ORDINARY LIFE GROUP and CREDIT LIFE MORTGAGE REDEMPTION
TRANSPORTATION COVERAGES
(OUR SPECIALTY)
INTERMEDIATE and LONG HAUL TRUCKS and BUSES, TAXICABS
AGENT
GENERAL AGENT
BROKER
LIABILITY . CARGO
· FIRE
THEFT . COLLISION . LIFE . ACCIDENT . GROUP LIFE DISABILITY INCOME
FLEET and GROUP UNDERWRITER-ALL TYPES of COVERAGE
GENERAL REALTY & INSURANCE CORP.
4IB W. 5th ST.
SIDNEY S. FARABOW, Manager
DIAL FRanklin 6-1545
108
INSURANCE
SERVICE BEYOND THE CONTRACT
THOS. GRIFFITH & CO.
INSURANCE HEADQUARTERS
SINCE 1875 Tel. EDison 2-4195 805 Wachovia Bank Bldg.
YOUR Insurance
independent AGENT
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