Hill's Forest City, Rutherfordton and Spindale (Rutherford County, N.C.) City Directory, including Alexander Mills and Ruth, N.C [1958], Part 2

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Publication date: 1958
Publisher: Hill Directory Co.
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CITY STATISTICS: Total street mileage 24.38, with 14.37 miles paved and 4.89 miles under construction. Miles of gas mains 12(est.) ; sewers (storm and sanitary) 12 (est.). Number of water meters 2,000; light meters 2,250; gas meters 300 (est.). Capacity of water works (municipal) 2,000,000 gallons, with daily average pumpage of 750,000 gallons, 25 miles of mains, and plant valued at $600,000. Fire department has 4 paid men, with I station and 2 pieces of motor equipment. Value of fire depart- ment real estate and equipment, $45,000. Police department has 13 men, with 1 station and 3 pieces of motor equipment.


CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: An organization designed to promote the interests of Forest City and the Rutherford County area, and to safeguard present opportunities and assets, but is ever on the alert to attract and assist new industry desiring to locate in this area.


RUTHERFORDTON


"FRIENDLY-PROGRESSIVE"


(Courtesy of Rutherfordton Chamber of Commerce)


Statistical Review


Form of Government-Mayor - Town Board.


Population-3,146 U. S. Census 1950; Government estimate at present 3,500; local estimate at present 4,100. American-born population is 99 percent of the whole.


Altitude-1,200 feet above sea level.


Climate-Mean annual temperature 52 degrees F.


Parks-1, with total acreage of 4, valued at $45,000.


Assessed Valuation-$3,555 000 with $2.35 per $100 tax rate. Bonded Debt-$321,000.


Financial Data-2 banks.


Trade Area-Retail area has radius of 26 miles, and popu- lation of 30,000. Wholesale area has radius of 75 miles, and population of 70,000.


Newspapers-1 weekly.


Radio Broadcasting Station-W B B O.


Hotels-1 with a total of 52 rooms.


Railroads-City served by 2 railroads, as follows: Southern and Seaboard Air Line.


Bus Lines-City served by 3 intra-city bus lines, as follows: Rutherford County Transit, Queen City and Carolina Coach.


Highways-The following highways run through, or to, the city: U. S. 74, 64, 221 and State 108.


Automobile Registration-7,000.


Amusements-1 moving picture theatre, with total seating capacity of 300 persons. 1 golf course near city.


Hospitals-1, with total of 129 beds.


Education-Number of public schools 3; with 1 junior high school.


Public Libraries-1, with total of 50,000 volumes.


City Statistics-Total street mileage 27, with 22 miles paved. Miles of Sewers (storm and sanitary) 12; city bus lines 1. Vol- unteer Fire Department has 1 paid man, with 1 station and 2 pieces of motor equipment. Value of fire dpartment real estate and equipmnt, $50,000. Police department has 6 men, with 1 station and 1 piece of motor equipment.


General Review


One of North Carolina's oldest communities . . on the mild southern slopes of the Blue Ridge .. . where the mountains meet the rolling Piedmont.


A town of progressive, friendly people .. . in the growing Southeast . . . offers a well-rounded community life, ideal climate the year around . . . the center of a highly productive, diversified agricultural area, balanced with thriving, healthy industries .. . unequaled recreation . . .


AGRICULTURE-Rolling, fertile land 1,000 feet above sea level supports a diversified agricultural community. Criss- crossed with good roads, served by electricity and telephones, this area is recognized. as a leader in Rural Progress. The


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value of crops and livestock is well over $5,000,000 and continues to grow. Main crops are cotton, grains, sweet potatoes, small fruits and other truck crops.


CHURCHES-Rutherfordton is truly a community of good churches. There are elevn churches of these denominations: Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, Lutheran, and Church of God.


CIVIC CLUBS-Rutherfordton civic clubs are constantly active to improve the community, Included are the Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, Jaycees, Womans Club, Rutherfordton Gar- den Club, Blue Ridge Garden Club, and the Stringfield Music Club. Other organizations include American Legion, Legion Auxiliary and Masons.


INDUSTRY-There are 52 manufacturing establishments in Rutherford County employing 7,623 workers .. . It's a thriving, healthy industrial area . .. There is an ample, energetic labor pool of 3,475 prsons within a 20-mile radius . . Progressive,


expanding industries find this area ideal . The principal types of industries are textiles, lumbering, garment and hosiery manufacturers, milling, pin manufacturing, and dairying . . . The textile plants process cotton, synthetics and wool. One of Duke Power Company's largest steam plants for generating electric power is located within 20 miles of Rutherfordton . . . An ample supply of soft water makes the area attractive for industries.


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Library


LIBRARY-The Norris Public Library on South Main Street of Rutherfordton began as a subscription library in 1922. The present attractive building was erected in 1933. It contains 27,478 volumes, and carries is services into remote areas of the county by "bookmobile".


18,136 volumes are borrowed each year by the residents of Rutherfordton. Staffed with competent and experienced per- sonnel, the library is an integral part of the life of the com- munity.


POWER-Duke Power Company serves Rutherfordton with electric power. The company is one of the nation's ten largest utilities. A huge steam plant at nearby Cliffside, plus the interconnection's of the Duke system, assures an ample, de- pendale supply of power for all purposes.


RECREATION-Rutherfordton offers unequaled recreation only 20 minutes away in Lake Lure, one of the most beautiful lakes in the Southern Highlands, where fishing, boating and water sports are enjoyed. Rutherfordton has an attractive com- munity house, and city operated, well-kept golf course, tennis courts and swimming pool. Tryon, a favorite winter resort, is only 22 miles away.


COMMUNICATION-A dial telephone system is operated by the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company. There is a Western Union office and an energetic weekly newspaper. A radio station is being planned. Toll-free telephone service is maintained between every community in the county.


EDUCATION-Rutherfordton has more than 90 competent, well-trained teachers in the local school district. Central High School, enrollment 650, is accredited by State of North Caro-


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lina and the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The three elementary schools meet the standard re- quirements of the State Board of Education.


Administered by an elected County Board of Education and an appointed Local Board of Trustees, (District No. 1, Ruther- fordton) the Rutherfordton School officials are planning new schools, as well as the remodeling of present schools.


HEALTH-Rutherford Hospital is a modern, newly re- modeled institution. There are twelve resident physicians. It has 129 beds, an attractive, comfortable nurses' home and an approved school of nursing.


The hospital has been recognized as one of the 10 best managed hospitals in North Carolina. It was one of the first North Carolina hospitals to win accreditation by the American Medical Association.


The Rutherford-Polk District Health Department, serving Rutherford and Polk counties, makes its headquarters in Ruth- erfordton. It is one of the state's outstanding health offices, being noted principally for the Cancer Detection Center which operates in close cooperation with the Cancer Diagnostic Clinic of Rutherford Hospital.


SERVICES-The police and fire departments are on 24 hour duty protecting lives and property. Patrol cars equipped with two-way radios and tied in with Sheriff's, highway de- partment, and other community police in the area, provide con- stant protection. The fire department has two trucks, including a new one equipped with the latest "fog" nozzles and carrying a large quantity of water.


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TRANSPORTATION-Located on both the Southern Rail- way and the Seaboard Railroad lines, the area has ample rail communications. Three national highways (U.S. 64, U.S. 74, U.S. 221) and a state highway (N.C. 108) assure fast connec- tions with the metropolitan areas of both Carolinas. Fourteen motor freight lines and two bus lines provide daily service.


Hotel


WATER SUPPLY-Water service, too, is furnished by Duke Power Company. Rutherfordton is served by a filter plant rated at 2,000,000 gallons per day. The consumption per month has averaged 48,000,000 gallons. Plans are underway to in- crease the filter plant capacity to 3,000,000 gallons per day, and provide a raw water storage of 150,000,000 gallons.


County Court House


SCHLAUCH FORSSONONA


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(Courtesy of Chamber of Commerce)


Statistical Review


Form of Government-Mayor - Commissioners.


Population-3,891 U. S. Census 1950, local estimate at pres- ent 4,500.


Area-2.17 square miles.


Altitude-1,027 feet above sea level.


Assessed Valuation-$6,195,654 with $2.12 per $100 tax rate.


Bonded Debt-$151,000.


Financial Data-1 bank and 1 savings and loan association.


Postal Receipts-$40,371.58 for year ended Dec. 31, 1957.


Telephones in Service-1,253.


Churches-6, representing 5 denominations.


Building and Construction-Number of building permits issued: 26, valued at $137,630, in 1957.


Industry-Chief industry of the city and surrounding terri- tory is textile. Number of manufacturing establishments: 5.


Newspapers-Weekly, 1.


Motels-2.


Railroads-City served by 2 railroads, as follows: Southern and Seaboard Air Line.


Bus Lines-City served by 2 intra-city bus lines, as follows: Rutherford County Transit and Queen City Coach.


Highways-The following highways run through, or to, the city: U.S. No. 74 and State No. 221.


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Forest City, Rutherfordton and Spindale (NORTH CAROLINA)


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The following pages contain . . . A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL BUSINESS AND PROFES- SIONAL CONCERNS OR INDIVIDUALS in alphabetical order under appropriate headings . . . This list is pre- ceded by .. . ADVERTISEMENTS AND BUSINESS CARDS OF FIRMS AND INDIVIDUALS who desire to present a complete list of their services or products . .. These are grouped together under appropriate headings which are arranged alphabetically.


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APPLIANCES


C & S FURNITURE CO.


COMPLETE LINE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and APPLIANCES


RANGES


DEEP FREEZERS


REFRIGERATORS


AIR CONDITIONERS


AUTOMATIC WASHERS and DRYERS SEIGLER OIL HEATERS


334 E. Main


Forest City


TEL. CHerry 5-4563


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APPLIANCES


Western Auto Associate Store


KENNETH HILL, Owner


Western Auto Associate Store


BUDGET TERMS


Western Auto Associate Store


DAVIS TIRES


WIZARD BATTERIES


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WIZARD REFRIGERATORS WASHING MACHINES RANGES and FREEZERS


COMPLETE LINE OF SPORTING and ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT


TRUETONE RADIO and TELEVISION


SEAT COVERS - ACCESSORIES - HARDWARE


224 N. MAIN


RUTHERFORDTON


TEL. ATwater 7-3353


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AUTOMOBILE DEPARTMENT


CLINE - MOORE AUTO SALES


FORD


Sales


Service


AUTHORIZED DEALERS


WE HAVE A


SERVICE DEPARTMENT


OFFERING


· Complete Lubrication


. Automobile Painting


. Body and Fender Work


· Wrecker Service


. Wheel Balancing Electronically.


. Bear Front End Service


· Complete Motor Repair Service


. Truck Repairs A Specialty


203 W. COURT


RUTHERFORDTON


TEL. ATwater 7-4712


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Typical Questions


Your City Directory Will Answer


ABOUT AN INDIVIDUAL


How does he spell his name? What is his middle initial? Is he married? What is his wife's name?


Where does he live? Does he own his home or rent? Has he a telephone? Who are his neighbors? What does he do for a living? Where does he work?


Is he the "head of the house." or a resident?


Does he own a business? Is he a member or officer?


Who else is in the same business or profession?


Is the woman single, married or a widow?


ABOUT YOUR CITY


What is the city's history? What are the latest population figures?


What is the latest statistical and general civic information? What are the leading industries and activities of the city? What are the names and loca- tions of the schools? What are the churches and where located?


Who are the pastors of the churches?


What are the locations of the hospitals, homes and asy- lums?


ABOUT A LOCALITY


How is the quickest way to get there?


Who lives at a given address? Is there a telephone at the ad- dress or nearby?


What is the character of the neighborhood?


Is it a "home-owners" section? What is the nearest street corner?


What is the nearest store, church, school, garage, shopping cen- ter, parking lot, etc .?


Where are the public and office buildings?


If it is a business location, what business?


If an office building, what firms or professional people are in what rooms?


ABOUT A BUSINESS CONCERN


What is the nature of the busi- ness?


What is the correct name and address?


Is it a Proprietorship, Partnership or Corporation?


Who are the partners, owners, or officers?


Who else in same or similar lines?


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AUTOMOBILE DEPARTMENT


L. C. Cook Chevrolet INC.


Sales CHEVROLET


Service


FACTORY TRAINED MECHANICS


Body and Fender Repairing Auto Painting a Specialty Wheel Alignment


Accessories Parts


Batteries


428 (328) W. Main, Forest City, Tels. CHerry 5-4218 and Cherry 5-4219


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AUTOMOBILE DEPARTMENT


L. C. Cook Chevrolet


INC.


Sales CHEVROLET


Service


FACTORY TRAINED MECHANICS


Body and Fender Repairing Auto Painting a Specialty Wheel Alignment


Accessories


Parts


Batteries


428 (328) W. Main, Forest City, Tels. CHerry 5-4218 and Cherry 5-4219


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AUTOMOBILE DEPARTMENT


M & S TIRE SERVICE


O RISLAVE CAPACITY IDA HE AYY LOADS AND LONG LIFE


Willard


utY


Sales and Service


SEIBERLING TIRES


Vulcanizing Service


AUTOS - TRUCKS - TRACTOR TIRES


Balancing Service


Road Service


PICK UP and DELIVERY SERVICE


509 (409) W. MAIN


FOREST CITY


TEL. CHerry 5-5821


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AUTOMOBILE DEPARTMENT


Charles Watkins USED CAR EXCHANGE


Big VALUES in


USED CARS


THE BEST IN USED CARS


Tel. CHerry 5-4397


423 W. MAIN, FOREST CITY


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AUTOMOBILE DEPARTMENT


McKEITHAN BODY SHOP COLLISION EXPERTS COLOR MATCHING


WRECKING ERVICE


American and


AUTO PAINTING


Foreign Cars


COMPLETE ALIGNMENT SERVICE


1265 W. MAIN


FOREST CITY TEL. CHerry 5-4608


RUPERT J. MORROW


Used Cars


USED CARS


"WE HANDLE


WASHINGTON, D. C. CARS"


Guaranteed


425 (325) W. Main


Forest City


TEL. CHerry 5-4300


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AUTOMOBILE FINANCING


M. & J. FINANCE CORP.


"No One Has More to Offer Than M. & J."


Auto Loans


Auto Financing


Auto Refinancing


412 (312) W. Main Forest City


TEL. CHerry 5-4203


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AUTOMOBILE FINANCING


LENOIR FINANCE CO.


"Your Automobile Finance Co."


AUTOMOBILE FINANCING and REFINANCING


AUTOMOBILE LOANS


420 (320) W. Main Forest City


TEL. CHerry 5-4215


Know Your Directory SYMBOLS


Farle Frank ,1126 Monroe Henry r1126 Monroe


" Isabel L (wid Geo A) 15436 Steadman


" Jack lab DPW&Eng r1126 Monroe


" Jas J USA r7810 Neckel


" """"- RESIDENT


" Morris fety wkr(h1126 Monroe


" Thos fety wkr Ford 14818 Jonathon


"h"- HOUSEHOLDER


" Willard mach opr Valor Tool & Mach Co r181 Burke (RR)


AND o"h"


Two important symbols are used in your City Directory. The symbol "r," before an address stands for "Resident." That person rosides at that address but is not the head of the family or family head. The symbol "h" stands for "Householder"-the person in whose name the home is occupied.


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AUTOMOBILE PARTS and ACCESSORIES


Western Auto Associate Store


KENNETH HILL, Owner


Western Auto Associate Store


BUDGET TERMS


Western Auto Associate Store


DAVIS TIRES


WIZARD BATTERIES


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WIZARD REFRIGERATORS WASHING MACHINES RANGES and FREEZERS


COMPLETE LINE OF SPORTING and ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT


TRUETONE RADIO and TELEVISION


SEAT COVERS - ACCESSORIES - HARDWARE


224 N. MAIN


RUTHERFORDTON


TEL. ATwater 7-3353


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BANKS


SECURITY BANK and TRUST CO.


"YOUR HOME BANK"


ONSU


$10,000


MIULANCI


POR LACH COUTO


MEMBER


GENERAL OFFICERS :


OSCAR J. MOONEYHAM, SR., Chairman of the Board W. W. HOY, President OSCAR J. MOONEYHAM, JR., Vice President & Trust Officer


A COMPLETE BANKING SERVICE SERVING RUTHERFORD COUNTY


RUTHERFORDTON


W. W. HOY President MISS TESSIE WHITAKER Assistant Cashier O. R. COFFIELD, JR. Cashier TEL. ATwater 7-4222


FOREST CITY


OSCAR J. MONNEYHAM, SR. Chairman af the Baard OSCAR J. MOONEYHAM, JR. Vice President & Trust Officer GEO. H. BLANTON, JR. V. - Pres. - Cashier TEL. CHerry 5-4286


BOSTIC


ROBERT L. CARSON V-Pres. and Cashier MISS EDNA HOLLIFIELD Assistant Cashier TEL. CHerry 5-2596


CAROLEEN BRANCH


CLARK M. HARRILL Manager TEL. OLive 7-5546


FOREST CITY DRIVE - IN


MRS. JUANITA POOLE Manager TEL. CHerry 5-2173


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BANKS


SECURITY BANK and TRUST CO.


"YOUR HOME BANK"


110,000 MAXIMUM


FOR LI DEPOSITOA


MEMBE


GENERAL OFFICERS:


OSCAR J. MOONEYHAM, SR., Chairman of the Board W. W. HOY, President OSCAR J. MOONEYHAM, JR., Vice President & Trust Officer


A COMPLETE BANKING SERVICE SERVING RUTHERFORD COUNTY


RUTHERFORDTON


W. W. HOY President MISS JESSIE WHITAKER Assistant Cashier C. R. COFFIELD, JR. Cashier TEL. ATwater 7-4222


FOREST CITY


OSCAR J. MOONEYHAM, SR. Chairman af the Baard OSCAR J. MOONEYHAM, JR. Vice President & Trust Officer GEO. H. BLANTON, JR. V .- Pres. - Cashier TEL. CHerry 5-4268


BOSTIC ROBERT L. CARSON V-Pres. and Cashier MISS EDNA HOLLIFIELD Assistant Cashier TEL. CHerry 5-2596


CAROLEEN BRANCH


CLARK M. HARRILL Manager TEL. OLive 7-5546


FOREST CITY DRIVE - IN


MRS. JUANITA POOLE Manager TEL. CHerry 5-2173


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BANKS


UNION TRUST CO.


INSUR


OSIT


NCE


$10,000 MAXIMUM INSUZANCI 101 1ACH


APORA


MEMBER


Complete Banking Service


RUTHERFORD COUNTY - FOREST CITY


J. WORTH MORGAN - Vice President P. B. PRICE - Ass't. V-Pres. & Cashier WM. L. BROWN - Ass't. Cashier ROBERT E. HARRIS - Ass't. Cashier


100 (2) W. Main - Dial CHerry 5-4247


RUTHERFORDTON M. G. GOFORTH - Vice President KENNETH S. MILLER - Cashier G. LENNON CLEMENTS - Ass't. Cashier 210 N. Main - Dial ATwater 7-3395


SPINDALE


W. J. STALLINGS - Cashier JACK D. WALKER - Ass't. Cashier 201 W. Main Dial ATwater 7-3526


ELLENBORO


MRS. E. B. SPURLIN - Manager


Dial GLobe 3-7349


CLEVELAND COUNTY FALLSTON - LAWNDALE BOILING SPRINGS SHELBY - MAIN OFFICE


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BANKS


UNION TRUST CO.


SIT INSURANCE


EP


$10,000 MAXIMUM INSURANCE FOR LACH DEPOSITOR


MEMBER


Complete Banking Service RUTHERFORD COUNTY - FOREST CITY


J. WORTH MORGAN - Vice President P. B. PRICE - Ass't. V-Pres. & Cashier WM. L. BROWN - Ass't. Cashier ROBERT E. HARRIS - Ass't. Cashier 100 (2) W. Main - Dial CHerry 5-4247


RUTHERFORDTON M. G. GOFORTH - Vice President KENNETH S. MILLER - Cashier G. LENNON CLEMENTS - Ass't. Cashier 210 N. Main - Dial ATwater 7-3395


SPINDALE


W. J. STALLINGS - Cashier JACK D. WALKER - Ass't. Cashier 201 W. Main Dial ATwater 7-3526


ELLENBORO


MRS. E. B. SPURLIN - Manager


Dial GLobe 3-7349


CLEVELAND COUNTY FALLSTON - LAWNDALE BOILING SPRINGS SHELBY - MAIN OFFICE


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BICYCLES


ELLIS CYCLE and REPAIR SHOP


LOCKSMITHS


YALE


SECURITY


SCHWINN BICYCLES


ORIGINAL


BRIGGS & STRATTON


SERVICE PARTS


Registered Service Dealer for Clinton - Lauson Power Products Lawnboy Motor Parts 126 THOMAS - FOREST CITY TEL. CHerry 5-4322


VITAL INFORMATION AT YOUR FINGER-TIPS!


Tens of thousands of people who were formerly strangers to the City Directory are consulting it on questions of citizenship, employment, sources of supply, communica- tion, etc. Also, Directory usage is up among regular subscribers.


More People Are SEEING CITY DIRECTORY ADS


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BOTTLERS


HAVE A "COKE


Coca-Cola TRADEMARK REC. U. S. PAT. OFF


Sign of Good Taste


Bottled under the authority of the Coca-Cola Co. by


The Coca-Cola Bottling Co.


of Ashville, N. C. Forest City, N. C. Branch


22 DEPOT - FOREST CITY Tels. CHerry 5-4991


Service Dept. CHerry 5-4305


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BOTTLERS


JEPSI COLA


"The Light Refreshment"


"fresh up" with


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PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO. SEVEN-UP BOTTLING CO.


201 (101) MILL


FOREST CITY TEL. CHerry 5-4932


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BUILDING MATERIALS


J. W. DAVIS CO., INC.


it's


PLUMBING


SUPPLIES


HEATING


SUPPLIES


IT'S A JACKSON ELECTRIC WATER HEATER!


Quick® Delivery of


PAINTS . DULOX


QU POND ENAMELS-DUCO


108 FLORENCE - FOREST CITY


TEL. CHerry 5-4271


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ELECTRIC SUPPLIES


Builders'Supplies


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BUILDING MATERIALS


SPARKS LUMBER & SUPPLY CO., Inc.


Kiln Dried Rough and Finished Lumber


Roofing and Siding


Builders'Supplies


Quick® Delivery of


CEILING TILES -- MOULDINGS


DURALITE PAINTS -- WINDOWS


MILLWORK -- MANTELS


BUILDERS' HARDWARE SASH and DOORS WALL BOARDS


240 Railroad Ave. - Rutherfordton TEL. ATwater 7-4933


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BUILDING SUPPLIES


CITIZENS MFG. CO.


"EVERYTHING TO BUILD ANYTHING"


Builders Supplies


Quick® Delivery of


BIRD ROOFS


BIRD NEPONSET


Oldest Lumber Co. in Rutherford County


DEALERS IN


BUILDING MATERIALS


MOULDING -- SHINGLES -- LUMBER LATHS -- ROOFING -- BRICK -- LIME CEMENT -- NAILS


BUILDERS' HARDWARE


DOORS -- MANTELS -- SASH MILLWORK -- BRIXMENT


SO. DEPOT - RUTHERFORDTON Tels. ATwater 7-4942 -- ATwater 7-3341


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CABINET MAKERS


GILBERT'S CABINET SHOP Custom Made Furniture and Truck Bodies


Cabinets Built and Installed


Building Materials Paints


Hardware


Contractors For


FOREST DRIVE DEVELOPMENT


FREE ESTIMATES


1274 W. MAIN


FOREST CITY


TEL. CHerry 5-4815


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CLOTHING


Davis SISTERS


Feminine Apparel of Dignity and Distinction


JANTZEN SPORTSWEAR


ROTHMOOR COATS and SUITS


BETTY ROSE COATS and SUITS


NELLY DON DRESSES


CARLYE JR. DRESSES


L'AIGLON DRESSES


JONATHAN LOGAN DRESSES


GOSSARD BRASSIERES and GIRDLES


BARBIZON LINGERIE


212 (112) W. Main Forest City


TEL. CHerry 5-4511


GALNadavDS


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CLOTHING


The Man's Store GENTLEMEN'S APPAREL


Featuring Such Nationally Famous Brands as - MICHAELS-STERN SUITS BOSTONIAN SHOES ARROW SHIRTS and SPORTSWEAR KNOX HATS JANTZEN SPORTS WEAR 101 (1) W. MAIN - FOREST CITY TEL. CHerry 5-4751


Town & Country MEN'S WEAR


JANTZEN SPORTSWEAR MANHATTAN SHIRTS


HYDE-PARK SUITS


FORMAL WEAR


RENTAL


DOBBS HATS ESQUIRE SOCKS ACCESSORIES BOSTONIAN and PORTAGE SHOES 218 N. Main RUTHERFORDTON TEL. ATwater 7-4978


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CLOTHING


WALDROP'S


MEN'S and BOYS' WEAR WHERE FASHION IS QUALITY BOTANY & .. 500® *


tailored by DAROFF


Manhattan R


Crosby Square Authentic Fashionz IN MEN'S SHOES


BBS


106 E. Main - Forest City TEL. CHerry 5-2242


MR. CITIZEN!


CORRECT INFORMATION IS VALUABLE TO YOU!


Cooperate with the City Directory enumerators to see that your name and those of your family are correctly listed in each edition. Your name, listed correctly in the City Directory, is a great asset. This has been proved thousands of times, especially in cases of employment application, proof of residence, questions relating to. citizenship, applications for welfare assistance, distribution of mail, etc. Be better established . . . be on record as a local citizen by seeing that your name is not missed or incorrectly listed in the Directory.


FOREST CITY - RUTHERFORDTON - SPINDALE CITY DIRECTORY (1958)


28


COAL


CAROLINA COAL CO.


Established 1929


COAL


CHerry 5-4482


Delivery Anywhere in Rutherford County


RODA PEA CAVALIER QUEEN


CORLEW & RED CLOVER


EGG COAL


LUMP COAL


CAVALIER LUMP 1


FOREST CITY


907 E. Main


CHerry 5-4482


(1958) HILL,DIRECTORY CO.'S.


29


COAL


CAROLINA COAL CO.


Established 1929


COAL


COAL


CHerry 5-4482


Delivery Anywhere in Rutherford County


Agents for


Brokermatic ANTHRACITE BURNERS


SALES and SERVICE 24 HOURS A DAY


907 E. MAIN - FOREST CITY Tel. CHerry 5-4482


FOREST CITY - RUTHERFORDTON - SPINDALE CITY DIRECTORY (1958)


30


COAL


C LS SUPERIOR


INC.


Stokermatic Stokers


Sales and Service HEATERS -- REPAIR PARTS


COAL


GLENBROOK


RED ASH


NITE-GLO


PATSY


PATSY


220 (120) DEPOT


FOREST CITY


TEL. CHerry 5-4252


(1958) HILL DIRECTORY CO.'S


31


COAL


NANNEY COAL CO.


COAL


LUMP


Stoker & Egg


Prompt Delivery of Coal CHerry 5-9515 W. MAIN FOREST CITY CHerry 5-2394


Know Your Directory SYMBOLS


means TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBER


PARK PLACE (Highland Park)-From 21 S Ist av east


O .means HOME OWNER


110 Hayter Jennie A Mrs 4 10


1114Cortelyou Wm E 2 O 1124 Shepard Robt L 3 O


1154Redfield Benj F 3 O


116 Whitmer Chas A O


1174McCrells Cornelius B 3 O


1184Ring Lawrence L 3 O


1194 Clapp Harry W 2 O


,


AND


If you wish to know whether a man owns his home or has a telephone, refer to the Householders and Street Guide Section of your City Directory. The symbols shown above enable you to learn if the occupant owns the home and is a telephone sub- scriber.




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