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Amusements-Largest auditorium in city seats 1, 654 persons. 5 motion- picture theatres, with total seating capacity of 3, 200 persons. 2 golf courses. Hospitals-4, with total of 443 beds.
Education-10 public schools, with 7, 079 pupils enrolled, and 226 teachers. Greater Gastonia, 18 schools, 11, 259 pupils and 352 teachers.
Public Libraries-1, with 56, 343 volumes and 405, 051 annual circulation.
City Statistics -- Total street mileage, 96, with 63 miles paved and several miles under construction. Miles of gas mains, 96; sewers, 103. Number of water meters, 9, 000; light meters, 8, 655; gas meters, 2, 549. Capacity of wa- ter works, 6, 300, 000 gallons; daily average pumpage, 5, 000, 000 gallons; miles of mains, 134. Number of fire hydrants, 626; street lights, 1, 079. Fire depart- ment has 44 men, with 3 stations, 6 pieces of motor equipment, and 90 fire- alarm boxes. Police department has 54 men, with 1 station and 8 pieces of motor equipment.
History and Location
The area of which Gastonia is the trade center began to be settled about the year 1735 by Scotch-Irish and Germans who had previously settled temporarily in Pennsylvania. These sturdy pioneers were attracted by the genial climate, the numerous springs and streams, and the fertile, virgin soil. It should be said in testimony of their fairness and right living that the powerful tribe of Catawba Indians, into whose midst the settlers came, assumed a friendly atti- tude toward their white brothers and often fought with them against other Indian tribes and also in their conquests for freedom during the Revolutionary War. It is not surprising to find from the pages of history, therefore, that the Battle of Kings Mountain, the turning point of the Revolutionary War, should have been fought twenty miles from Gastonia by those early pioneers who prized their religious and political freedom so highly.
Romantic Growth
The manufacturing industry beganto develop in this community in 1848 when the Mountain Island and Woodlawn cotton mills were built. During the next 24 years only one other industry came into being, and it was not until 1872, after the War between the States, that real industrial development began. In 1888 there were eight manufacturing plants in the county.
It was in 1872 that the first railroad was built through Gaston County, mak- ing available to the manufacturers of the area raw material supplies and the consuming markets of the world.
Gastonia was a cross-roads village in 1880, with a population of 236. It was incorporated as a town in 1877, and the charter was amended in 1910, changing the name from the Town of Gastonia to the City of Gastonia.
Each decennial census has recorded a substantial growth in population. Pop- ulation figures since 1880 have been as follows: 1880, 236; 1890, 1,033; 1900, 4,610; 1910, 5, 759; 1920, 12, 871; 1930, 17, 093; 1940, 21, 313; 1950, 23,069.
Industrial Supremacy
Today Gastonia has 48 textile manufacturing plants, with 600, 000 spindles, and an average daily payroll of approximately $112, 000.
Gaston County at the present time has 128 textile plants, not to mention the various other smaller and allied manufacturing establishments.
Today the sons of the early pioneers are still carrying on with native-born Americans as employees, with complete understanding of each other and an ab- sence of friction in industrial relationship. According tothe 1940 U. S. Census, only . 7 o/o of Gastonia's population was foreign-born. This enviable position, together with other favorable factors of climate, location, etc., induced the Firestone Cotton Mills to locate their Southern tire fabric manufacturing plant in Gastonia in 1935.
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THOMAS MOTOR SALES, INC.SON
GASTON FLORAL GARDENS
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Machinery Made in Gastonia Finds Its Way to the Far Corners of the Earth.
Gastonia is located on U. S. Highway No. 29 from Washington to Atlanta, which highway is frequently referred to as the Main Street of North Carolina.
TSON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. GASTONIA CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO.
BRYANT ELECTRIC REPAIR CO.
STREET GUIDE
CAROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, LTD.
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Industrial products of the county include: Cotton yarns, tire fabric, textile machinery, sewing thread, bedspreads, crocheting and knitting yarns, labels, gears, weavers' knotters, roller covering, dress goods, sheeting, leather belt- ing, silk, rayon, mattresses, furniture, textile supplies, hosiery, shoe laces, Army uniform cloth, motor-oil filters, damask, carbon manifolds, novelties, industrial paper products, and other articles.
Transportation and Utilities
Gastonia is on the main double-track line of the Southern Railway from New York to New Orleans and is also served by the Carolina & Northwestern and Piedmont & Northern railways. Also serving Gastonia are several highways, including U. S. Highway No. 29, the "Main Street of the South, " and U. S. No. 321. Three bus lines and numerous motor-freight and express companies operate in all directions from Gastonia. Gastonia is only twenty minutes from the Char - lotte airport, which is served by the Eastern, Capital and Piedmont air lines. These facilities provide convenient and rapid transportation of passengers,
One of the Largest Tire Fabric Plants Under One Roof in the World, Located in Gastonia.
freight and express ina few hours to the great centers of the U. S. Gastonia has one landing field on the outskirts of the city and one airport, and there are two airports near Charlotte about 15 miles distant from Gastonia,
Industry cannot thrive without adequate power, and in this respect Gastonia is particularly fortunate. In close proximity to the Duke Power Co., with sev- eral of its mammoth-hydro-electric and steam auxiliary plants located in Gas- ton County, ample electric power is available at low rates. The quality of serv- ice available and the economical rates for users of electricity are highly im- portant factors in considering Gastonia as a place of residence, or for the loca- tion of a business or industry.
Natural gas is available in Gastonia through the Public Service Co. of North Carolina. This gas comes from the fields in Texas, brought by the Trans-conti- nental Pipe Line Co. The pipe line runs within 1-1/3 miles of Gastonia's city limits.
Financial Features
North Carolina has no ad valorem property tax. The City of Gastonia rate is $1. 40 per $100, and the Gaston County rate is 90¢ on $100 valuation. Municipal property is valucd at over $2, 600, 000.
Gastonia has an adequate and modern water plant with clear water source. Electricity is purchased wholesale from the Duke Power Co. and retailed by the City to residential and industrial users. Users outside the city are served direct by Duke Power Co.
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Familiar Scenes in Gastonia's Business District. Photos by Harley Ferguson.
GASTON FLORAL GARDENS
THOMAS MOTOR SALES, INC.,SON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.
GASTONIA CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO.
BRYANT ELECTRIC REPAIR CO.
STREET GUIDE
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CAROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, LTD
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Closely allied with the city's favorable financial position in reference to in- dustry, there should be mentioned also North Carolina's stable government which is fair to capital, fair to labor, and possesses a sympathetic understanding of industry.
Gastonia's financial institutions, consisting of two strong national banks and two thriving building and loan institutions, afford ample facilities throughout this trade area.
Civic Life
The moral atmosphere of any city is indicated by the facilities which it has provided for religious worship. Gastonia is a church-going city, with 29 churches representing practically all the well-known denominations-Protestant, Catho- lic and Jewish. .
Gastonia is also proud of its public school system, which consists of 18 mod- ern school plants, with an enrollment of 11, 259 in the metropolitan area.
In addition to the splendid public school system, Gastonia has a vocational school operated by the Vocational Education Department of the State of North Carolina, where courses in yarn manufacturing, weaving and designing, knit- ting, mill maintenance and tailoring are offered tuition-free to North Carolina residents. Gastonia is the home of the Gaston Technical Institute, which is op- erated under the auspices of the School of Engineering of North Carolina State College. Technical courses are offered in textile technology, internal combus- tion engines, electrical technology, building construction technology, and radio broadcasting. The Vocational School and the Technical Institute are valuable as- sets in the industrial life of the community.
Also in Gastonia is the Evans College of Commerce, and nine miles distant at Belmont, N. C. , are located Belmont Abbey College and Sacred Heart Acad- emy. Belmont Abbey College has a four-year college course leading to the Bach- elor's Degree, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Sacred Heart Academy is a junior college for girls.
Gastonia has two splendid general hospitals for white people and one for Ne- groes. In addition, there is located here the North Carolina Orthopedic Hospital, the only State-owned and State-maintained institution of its kind in the Southern States. It has provisions for inmates of both races.
Gastonia has one modern hotel and several smaller hostelries, several large apartment houses, and a number of good private boarding houses. Five modern theatres, with total seating capacity of 3, 200, afford ample amusement facilities.
The value of healthy civic clubs is thoroughly appreciated in Gastonia. Strong units of Rotary, Kiwanis, Civitan, Lions, Optimists, Altrusa and Pilot clubs are rendering valuable service to the city. An elegant club building is owned by the Gastonia Woman's Club, and the leading fraternal organizations are repre- sented. A splendid clubhouse, golf courses, swimming pools, tennis courts, parks and playgrounds afford ample opportunities for healthful recreation.
The natural advantages which induced the pioneer forefathers to locate here still exist and, with the addition of the vast industrial empire and the phenomenal growth in population, the advantages have been augmented.
The above legend is only a brief summary and contains only a few of the high-lights of the many opportunities, industrial and otherwise, that exist today in Gastonia and Gaston County. Those desiring to take advantage of the oppor- tunities offered by this hustling Piedmont city of the New South are cordially in- vited to write directly to the Chamber of Commerce at Gastonia.
For the prospective resident, Gastonia is favorably situated in many ways, While the city is located near the busy marts of trade, in less than three hours of travel by automobile a Gastonian can be in the incomparable scenery of the mountains of western North Carolina, the "Land of the Sky. " In three hours he can journey to the famous Pinehurst and Southern Pines winter resorts. The famous Atlantic beaches canbe reached in five or six hours. One night of travel will place him in most of the big Eastern cities.
Trade Area
Based on the 1950 U. S. Census, the population in a 75-mile radius of Gas- tonia is placed at approximately 2, 000, 000.
Although the trucking industry has been developing rapidly, Gaston County still imports thousands of dollars' worth of food that could be raised profitably in the county.
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Opportunities
The city's industrial population challenges the farmers of the county to grow food and feed crops.
Dairying and poultry farms have made notable strides in the last few years, but the possible field of development has just begun.
Fruit-growing has become an important item in Gaston County. No finer peaches can be grown anywhere, and an ample market is close at hand.
One of Gastonia's Modern Junior High Schools.
Gaston Country Club and a Part of Its Beautiful Golf Course.
GASTON FLORAL GARDENS
THOMAS MOTOR SALES, INC. SON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.
GASTONIA CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO.
BRYANT ELECTRIC REPAIR CO.
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STREET GUIDE
CAROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, LTD.
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Gaston County Dairy Herd.
Machinery Made in Gastonia Finds a Market Throughout the Civilized World.
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CAROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, LTD
STREET GUIDE
BRYANT ELECTRIC REPAIR CO.
THOMAS MOTOR SALES, INC .- SON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.
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Gastonia's Splendid Public Library
Partial View of North Carolina Orthopedic Hospital
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Gastonia's Magnificent New High School Plant, One of the Largest and Best Equipped in the State.
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The Only Cathedral Abbey in the U. S. . Ten Miles East of Gastonia.
Memorial Hall-Gastonia's Gift to Its Veterans of All Wars- Dedicated in 1930.
Twenty Miles West of Gastonia is the National Military Park commemo- rating the Battle of Kings Mountain, considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War. Thousands of tourists visit this historic spot every- year. This is a picture of the Battle Ground Monument.
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When You Want to Know:
-where a person lives. -what his occupation is.
-who lives at a certain number on a street.
-where a street is located.
-the correct spelling of a name. -the officers of a corporation. -the partners in a firm.
-the solution to any of scores of prob- lems that pop up unexpectedly to annoy and baffle you.
-you can quickly find the answer in the City Directory.
GASTON FLORAL GARDENS
THOMAS MOTOR SALES, INC."SON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.
GASTONIA CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO.
BRYANT ELECTRIC REPAIR CO.
STREET GUIDE
CAROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, LTD.
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GENERAL ABBREVIATIONS
s or S. South
mifr
manufacturer san
sanitary
adj adjuster
e or E
East
mgr
manager Sav
Savings
admn
administrator
or administration
adv
advertising
agcy
agency
electn
electrician
mlnr
milliner
serv service
agt
agent
elev
elevator
mono
monotype sht mtl. . sheet metal
al
alley American
Am appr
apprentice
engr
apartments
equip
architect es
east side
asmblr
assembler
exam
assoc
associate
exch
exchange
asst
assistant
exp
express
atndt
attendant
atty
attorney
aud
auditor
Fed
Federal floor
nw .northwest stat statisticlan or
bgemn
Daggageman
bkbndr
bookbinder
bkpr
. bookkeeper
bldr
bullder
blk
blksmith blacksmith
ftr
fitter
osteo osteopath str
student
blvd
boulevard
bmo. business machine
operator
br
branch
brklyr bricklayer
brkmn
brakeman
bur
¡bureau
CSP
Christlan
Science Practitioner
cabtmkr
. cabinetmaker hdw
carp
carpenter
cash
cashier
cha ui
chauffeur
hosp
hospital
plshr polisher ter terrace
tmkpr
timekeeper
tndr
tender.
tob
tobacco
chkr
checker
Hts
Heights
cir
circle
implts
Implements
Insurance
private
treas
treasurer
trimmer
cln. . cleaning or cleaner
clo
clothing
collr
collector
coml
commercial
comn
commission
comnr
commissioner
comp
compositor
jan
janitor
condr
conductor
confr
confectioner
jwlr
jeweler
publ
publisher or publishing
contr
contractor
la
lane purch purchasing
cor
corner lab
laborer
resides or rooms USN US Navy
undwrtr underwriter
ct
court
lbr
lumber RC
Roman Catholic
L'niv University
'ctr
cutter librn
librarian RD
Rural Dellvery
uphol upholsterer
custdn
custodian
lino
linotype
rd
vet veterinary
vulc vulcanizer
dietn
dletitian
Indry
laundry
rec recelving
whol
wholesale
dir
director ltd
limited
recpt
receptionist
dispr
dispatcher
lwyr
lawyer
refgr refrigeration or refrigerator
wkr
works
div
division
mdse
merchandise
repr
repair
restaurant WS west side
do
ditto or same
med
medical
ret
dr
drive
Met Metropolitan
Rev
Reverend
dritsmn
draftsman
meter rdr. . meter reader rm
room
ydmstr
yardmaster
ABBREVIATIONS OF GIVEN NAMES
Richard
Abr
Abraham
Chas
Charles Jas
James
Richd
Robert
Alex
Alexander
Danl
Daniel Jos
Samuel
Alf
Alfred
Edw
Edward
Kath
Katherine
Sol
Solomon
Arth
Arthur
Eliz
Elizabeth
Margt
Margaret
Steph
Stephen
Aug
August
Eug
Eugene
Mich1
Michael
Theo
Theodore
Beni
Benjamin
Fredk
Frederick
Nathl
Nathaniel
Thos
Willlam
Cath
Catherine
Geo
George
Patk
Patrick
Wm
8-1-50
h
householder
pkr packer
pkwy
pl
plmb
plumber or
teleg
telegraph
chem chemist or
chemical
chf
chlef
htg
heating
pres
pifrdr
proofreader trans transportation
prin
principal
trav
traveling
clv
civil
clk
clerk
insp
Inspector or
prntr
printer
trmr
tra Inman
prod
produce
trnmn
tester
prsfdr . press feeder twp
prsmn
prsr
ntrnmkr .. patternmaker
pub
public
constn
. construction
kpr
keeper
USMC US Marine Corps
corres
correspondent la by
laboratory R
room
del
dellvery
Iltho
lithographer rdr
reader
dep
deputy
Indrs
laundress
real est
.real estate
w or W . West
dist
district
- mach
machinist or
distr
distributor
machine rep
representative
repairman or wks
wldr welder
dlr
dealer
mech
mechanlc
dmnstr . demonstrator
or mechanical
restr
Tetall
ydmn
yardman
dressmaker | mfg
manufacturing
acct
accountant | drsmkr
educ elec electrical or
mkr mkt
electric
mldr
molder sec secretary
agrl
agriculture
electro
electrotyper
emp
employee
engineer engraver
mtce
maintenance
soc soclety
apts
equipment
mtge mortgage
mtr. motorman or motor mus music sq
mutual
srtr
eorter
factory
Natl National
sta
statlon
sta eng stationary engineer
avenue f1
fnshr
foreman
opp
opposite
stereo stereotyper
frt
freight
optn optlclan
stmftr
steamfitter
blrmkr
boilermaker
furn
furniture
furngs
furnishings
gdnr
gardener
gds
goods
genl
general
pharm pharmacist sw
south west
photog photographer
swtchmn switchman
sys system
pk
park
tchr teacher
hairdrsr.
halrdresser
hardware
place
tel telephone
hlpr
helper
hndlr
handler
plumbing
headquarters hq
hsekpr
housekeeper
pntr
palnter
president
PS . Public School stvdr stevedore
PTS
Postal sup supply
Transportation Service pass
passenger supvr supervisor
geol
geologist
govt
government
phys physician
gro
grocer
ne
northeast
ns north side
finisher ofc office
forwn
forewoman
opr operator
stge
storage
block ft
foot
optom optometrist
setter
eng
mstr master smstrs seamstress
solr solicitor
spl
special
examiner
square
mut
n or N . North
south side
fcty fdry
foundry
mn man
shlp shipping
msngr messenger gls sales
archt
education
maker sch school
Joseph
Robt
Saml
whsemn . warehouseman wld
widow
ins
Inspection
Instructor
instr int dec
Interior
decorator
.pressman typ typlst
Int rev . Internal revenue Inv Investment
presser USA U S Army
USAF ... US Air Force USCG
U S Coast Guard
plstr
plasterer
statistical
formn
sten stenographer
studt
·supt superintendent
parkway tech technician
telev television
priv
prof professor tstr
township
.road
worker
wtchmn
watchman
Thomas
market se southeast
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PLUMBING SUPPLIES
Gastonia Plumbing & Heating Co. INCORPORATED 1301 W. FRANKLIN AVE PHONE 7215
HILL'S GASTONIA CITY DIRECTORY 1953
Including Arkray Mills Village, Arlington Heights, Arlington Mills Village, Armstrong Development, Fairmont Park, Flint Mills Village No. 's 1 and 2, Forest Hill, Groves Mills Village, Mutual Mills Vil- lage, Myrtle Mills Village, Ranlo, Smyre, Victory Mills Village, West View Heights and Winget Mills Village.
Copyright, 1953, by Hill Directory Co., Inc.
For List of General Abbreviations see opposite page
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
hdr .
hoarder|S .
. Smyre, N C
Belk's
.Mathews-Belk Co SBT& T.
Southern Bell Telephone
htry flr
hattery filler.
& Telegraph Co
CDA .
Clara, Dunn & Armstrong Mills
SP
. Sunrise Park
C&N Ry .Carolina & Northwestern
Schneider's
Leon I Schneider Inc
Railway Co
sect hd
section hand
crdr
carder
slbr
slubher
dfr
doffer
smshr
smasher
Efird's
Efird's Department Store
Sou
. Southern
Firestone Tex
Firestone Textile Inc
spdr
. speeder
fldr
splr
spooler
frm hd
frame hand
spnr
spinner
kntr
knitter
swpr .
sweeper
Im fxr
loom fixer
tex wkr
.textile worker
PMA
U S Dept of Agriculture,
tndr .
. tender
Production & Marketing Administration
twstr
twister
wndr
winder
qlr.
quiller
wvg
weaving
R
Ranlo, NC
wvr
weaver
Raylass
Raylass Department Store
2d hd
second hand
Alphabetical List of Names
A & B SHOE & BICYCLE SHOP (FATE ADAMS), EXPERT SHOE RE- PAIRERS, ZIPPER REPAIRS,' SALES and SERVICE on ALL WHEEL GOODS, 116 E AIRLINE av, TEL 5-5471
A & P Food Stores Max L Graham mgr 133-43 E Main av
ABBOTT LeROY D (EDNA C; ACME PATTERN WORKS), r LEE, OFF NEW HOPE rd, TEL 5-3787 -- Theophilus trav slsmn r115 W Walnut
CITY LUMBER CO., INC.
MILLWORK BUILDING MATERIALS
LUMBER
BRICKS
ROOFING MATERIALS
INSULATING MATERIAL
CURTIS WOODWORK
TEL. 7208
733 - 739 N. Marietta St.
GASTON FLORAL GARDENS
THOMAS MOTOR SALES. INC.LUSON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.
GASTONIA CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO.
BRYANT ELECTRIC REPAIR CO.
STREET GUIDE
CAROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, LTD
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BLICK DYNAFLOW DRIVE
Loughridge Motor Co., Inc. "BEST BUYS BUICK" Service on All Makes of Cars
242 - 250 E- FRANKLIN TEL. 9046
. Railway Co
wrpr
warper
P&N Ry
Piedmont & Northern
folder
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SPENCER LUMBER CO.
INCORPORATED BUILDING MATERIALS ALL KINDS
Tel. 5-3486
DVIN SERVICE
B
BRYANT SUPPLY CO., Inc.
Phone 5-3466
ELECTRIC REPAIRS
609 E. Franklin Ave.
NEW WAY LAUNDRY & CLEANERS INC.
1/2 Block off Airline Av. on N. Ransom Adequate Parking Space Caurteaus Attendants
Abee Emma J Mrs splr Seminole Mills r204 E Long av
-- John S (Louise O) swpr Rex Mills h69 Dellinger (R)
-- Louise O Mrs splr Rex Mills h69 Dellinger (R)
-- Luther P swpr Rex Mills
-- Paul H (Mary J) crdr Arlington Mill r69 Dellinger (R)
-- Wilbur (Helen C) mech Ranlo Mill h39 Ranlo av (R)
Aberman I I emp Piedmont Fabrics Abernathy Albert kntr Wisteria Mills
-- Albert W carp Pinkney Mills r Alexis
-- Austin S (Blanche M) shoe repr York rd h do
-- Barbara clk Firestone Tex r808 W Airline av
-- Ben E (Edith K) ptrn mkr Piedmont Iron Wks h808 Townsend av
-- Blaine kntr Wisteria Mills
-- Blanche pkr Wix Accessories r York rd
-- Blanche M Mrs cash Liberty Life Ins r McAdenville N C
-- Claude W agt Durham Life Ins r Boger City N C
-- Clayton C (Margt C) slsmn Gaston Bldrs Sup r Dallas N. C
-- Emma Mrs (Thos J) tchr Victory Sch h 314 N Highland
-- Fred jr (Katie S) splr CDA h73 Goble
-- Fred G (Lillian) driver Akers Mtr Lines r2429 Kingsbury dr
-- Fred M jr cln Gastonia Combed Yarn r606 S Broad
-- Geneva M Mrs spnr Arkray Mills h28 Arkray
-- Genora McG splr Rex Mills r Alexis NC
-- Guy T cabt mkr City Lbr r Lincolnton N C
-- Jack J (Sara) mech Akers Mtr Lines r Alexis N C
-- Jas (Mildred P) Im fxr Cramerton Mill h Lowell rd (R)
-- Jimmy R slsmn Advance Stores r Stanley N C
-- Jos slsmn P P Leventis & Co r Belmont N C
-- Lawson A (Ada M) yarnmn Ranlo Mill h Spencer av (R)
A. B. CARTER INC.
Operating CARTER TRAVELER CO. MILL DEVICES CO. Textile Machinery and Supplies Long Distance LD21
226 Linwood Av. Tel: 5-1201 and 5-1202
IDEAL INDUSTRIES INC.
Manufacturers of Patented High Speed Ball Bearing Drafting System for Drawing
BESEMER CITY, N. C. TEL. 9-2241
ABERNATHY
-- Thos J (Emma G) supt Piedmont Iron Wks h 314 N Highland
-- Timothy studt r212 W 5th av
ABERNATHY W FORREST (MAUDE G), PRES CITY LUMBER CO INC, h1313 JACKSON rd (H), TEL 5-3756
-- Walter L tndr Rex Mills r Dallas N C Abernethy Dorothy K ofc sec Hawes & Freeman r512 W 3d av
-- Frank B store kpr Duke Power r Lincolnton N C.
-- Frank C (Shelton W) dept mgr WGNC Radio Sta h512 W 3d av
-- Fred M mech Gene Smith Pontiac r Bessemer City N C
ABERNETHY FURNITURE CO (JOHN W ABERNETHY), COMPLETE HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS and LUGGAGE, 267 E FRANKLIN av, TEL 5-0381
-- G Robt mgr Eagle's Home r512 W 3d av
-- Henry D clk A& P r RD 4
- - John roofer Long Bros r Bessemer City N C
- - John W (Ann T; Abernethy Furn) h 1515 May av
ABERNETHY JOSEPH F (SARA L), SUPT CITY LIGHT, WATER and SEWERAGE DEPT, h910 S SOUTH, TEL 5-1554
-- Julius W (Maye M) pres Trenton Cotton Mills r Newton N C
-- Loray S Mrs waitress Do-Nut Dinette r Dallas N C
-- Margt C Mrs bkpr Genuine Parts r Dallas N C
-- Minnie C (wid Jos T) ofc.sec Parkdale Mills h404 W 6th av
-- Obe L (Geneva M) slsmn Gene Smith Pontiac h28 Arkray
-- Robt clk A& P r RD 4
-- Saml clk A& P r RD 4
-- School Thos L Looper prin 1209 W 2d av
-- Shelton W Mrs ofc sec J White Ware and notary 124} S South R13-14 h512 W 3d av
Abresch Bessie T (wid Wm W) h210 W Long av
ABSHER-FLOWERS POST NO 9337 (VFW), K A LINEBERGER QUARTERMASTER, M P WHITE CLUB MGR, WILKINSON blvd, TEL 5-3180
Absher Jas C swpr Rex Mills
-- Rochell E mach Piedmont Mach Shops r Bessemer City N C
-- Wm L (Merkie S; Airline Esso Serv Sta) r228 N Morris
Accounting Forms Co Inc John E Eck pres-treas whol stationers 137 S Marietta 2d fl
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HUD SON
THOMAS MOTOR SALES, INC. Hudson Sales - Parts and Service AUTO LOANS
212 N. Marietta St. cor. Long Phone 5-0368
S Marietta & 7th Av.
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MATTHEWS - BELK CO.
"The Home of Better Values"
Serving Gaston County for over 48 years
GEORGE A. JENKINS AGENCY, INC.
FIRE INSURANCE
AUTO INSURANCE CASUALTY INSURANCE 425 - 427 WEST FRANKLIN AVE. TEL. 7286
Acker John H Rev (Inez L) pastor StPaul's First Bapt Ch h504 N Oakland
ACME PATTERN WORKS (LeROY D ABBOTT), WOOD and METAL PATTERNS, MATCH PLATES, MODELS, 513 W AIRLINE av, TEL 6445 (See page 106 Buyers' Guide)
ACME PETROLEUM & FUEL CO INC FOREST C ROBERTS SEC-TREAS- MGR
DISTRIBUTORS MOBIL TIRES TUBES and BATTERIES
SHELL GAS and OILS and COAL SHELL INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS 938 N MARIETTA
TELEPHONE 7281 -
(See pages 2 and 35 Buyer's Guide)
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