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Annas C L, electn McMillan Elec Repair, r Granite Falls, N C Annas Carson H (Dorothy B) brklyr, h 122 Vance
Annas Edgar J (Maude B) emp Lenoir Furn Corp, h Harrisburg Rd Annas Harold B (Lucille R) electn Home Elec Co, r Hickory Rd Annas Lucille Miss, sten Robt L Bradley, r 210 W Harper
Annas Mildred Miss, opr Sou Bell T & T Co, h 222 W Harper Av Annas Ruth E Miss, asst Dr Shelton F Fowler, r 210 W Harper Av Annas Wm B (Elizabeth G) bldg contr 120 Maple, h same
Anne's Beauty Shoppe (Mrs Wren W Thompson) 2371/2 West Av Appalachian Poster Advertising Co, Miss George S Wilcox mgr, Hickory Rd
Arcade Beauty Shoppe (Mrs Grace H Thompson) 115 S Main Arcade Seed Store (J Gordon Ballew, Paul L Cloer) 115 S Main
Armstrong Wm P Rev (W Ruth) pastor Pilgrim Holiness Ch, h N Prospect Extd
Arnett Chester W (Hazel W) carp, h Valmead
Arnett Horace B (Arnett's Billiard Parlor) r Morganton, N C Arnett's Billiard Parlor (Horace B Arnett) 113 N Main
Arney Albert B (Lillie L) foremn Kent-Coffey Mfg Co, h Morganton Rd
Arney D F Jr (Virginia M) emp Lenoir Furn Corp, r Bush (Lenoir Hgts)
Arney Dewey F (Arney's Place) h 548 N Main
Arney Ellis E (Girlie M) foremn Kent-Coffey Mfg Co, r RD3
Arney Geo C (Mary R) clk Dixie Home Stores, h 124 N Mulberry Arney Helen Mrs, supvr Blue Bell Inc, r RD4
Arney Janet J Miss, clk Harper Furn Co, r RD9
Arney Reid W (Blanch W) emp Lenoir Furn Corp, h Lenoir Hgts Arney's Place (Dewey F Arney) gro 548 N Main
Arrington Betty N Mrs, ofc sec Broyhill Furn Factories, r 206 W Ashe Av
Atkins Allie D (Lura B) driver Greyhound Bus Co, r Morganton Rd Atkins Frank C (Thelma N) emp Lenoir Furn Co, h Spainhour Hill Atkins Jas B (Elsie R) emp Hibriten Chair Co, h Harrisburg
Carolina Tire & Appliance Co.
G. E. HOTPOINT ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, G. E. RADIOS OIL HEATERS, STOVES AND FURNACES - ANCHOR STOKERS 209 E. HARPER AVE. PHONE 339
SMITH PRINTING CO.
PRINTERS, TYPEWRITERS, ADDING MACHINES, OFFICE SUPPLIES
117 S. MULBERRY ST. ENGRAVERS PHONE 110
LENOIR, N. C. (1948-1949) CITY DIRECTORY 107
Atkins Jas R (Virginia D) h Morganton Rd
Atkins Marjorie B Mrs, clk Blue Bell Inc, r 408 S Main
Atkins Thos H Jr (Marjorie B) r 408 S Main Atkins Velma A Miss, student, r Harrisburg
Atlantic Greyhound Lines, 218 W Harper Av
Atwood Jesse H (Faye H) emp Trivett Saw Mill, r Blowing Rock Rd Aubain Virga E Mrs, clk Hinds, r Hibriten Rd
Austin Alma C (wid Richd) prsr Model Ldry, h Advent Extd
Austin Alma S Mrs, mgr The Children's Shop, r Hickory Rd
Austin Clarence D (Willie J) mgr Veneer Mill Caldwell Furn Co, r RD5
Austin Claude E, carp, r Lenoir Hgts
Austin Earl J (Doris E) mgr Presnell Dairies, h Hickory Rd
Austin Edw E (Mae M) emp Lenoir Furn Corp, h 105 Kent
Austin Edw E Jr (Frances) hlpr Leftwich Elec Corp, h 566 W College Av
Austin G Hill (Hazel L) (Austin's Grocery) h 114 Company Austin Geo L (Alice A) gro N Main Extd, h Blowing Rock Rd (RD8) Austin H Louise Miss, student, r 114 Company
Austin Harry T (Annie C) sec-treas Minton & Austin Supply Co, r RD9
Austin Helen D Miss, clk Rose's, r RD1
Austin Horry T (Annie C) carp, h Lenoir Hgts
Austin Hugh H (Marion R) USA, r 104 W Finley Av
Austin Jack S, emp Lenoir Furn Corp, r 509 N Main
Austin Jesse C (Susie W) (Austin's Grocery) h 115 Virginia Austin Jos G, student, r 509 N Main
Austin Lester I, emp Hudson Veneer Co, r Advent Extd
Austin Lewis T (Cora P) h 304 (104) Underdown Av
Austin Millard G, v-pres Minton & Austin Supply Co, r Valmead Austin Ralph K, emp Caldwell Furn Co, r Hickory Rd
Austin Ruth S Mrs, h 509 N Main
Austin W Jack (Mary S) pntr, h 110 Wild Cherry
Austin Wm D, student, r Hickory Rd
Austin's Grocery (G Hill and Jesse C Austin) 115 Virginia
Auton Geo W, furn wkr, r 316 S Mulberry
Avery Peter M (Lila H) emp Spun Fibers Co, h 146 Spainhour Av AVON SODA SHOPPE (Offitt D Heffner) Soft Drinks, Cigarettes,
Tobaccos, Magazines, Drug Sundries, 120 N Main, Tel 97 (see page 19)
Avon Theatre, Floyd C Hanks mgr, 118 N Main
DUKE POWER CO.
ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER SERVICE
"ON THE SQUARE"
PHONE 800
LENOIR INDUSTRIAL BANK
W. T. Carpenter, Pres .; S. S. Jennings, V-Pres .; H. E. Merritt, V-Pres. 102 S. MAIN
E. H. Blair, Cashier PHONE 224
108
LENOIR, N. C. (1948-1949) CITY DIRECTORY
B
BANK OF LENOIR
LENOIR, N. C. SERVING YOU SINCE -- - - 1894 CAPITAL, $100,000.00 SURPLUS, RESERVES, ETC., OVER $418,250.00 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
B C & S Hardware & Furniture (Foster R Benfield, Bynum M Cox and Theodore R Seagle) Hickory Rd
B & M Market (Jas W Mast, Truman L Billings) gros, 126 W Harper Av
B & W Grocery (Walter C Groves) Hickory Rd
Babb J Lloyd (Nora C) emp Bernhardt Furn Co, h 682 Lenoir Av Babb Lawrence A, emp Caldwell Furn Co, h Valmead
*Bailey Arthur C (Hestella V) emp Galvin Furn Co, h 210 Rankin Bailey H Mack (Kathleen C) delmn Ry Exp Agcy, r Hickory, N C Bailey Wm D (Marguerite B) (West Avenue Food Lockers) h 114 Hillside La
Bain Doris A Miss, student, r 317 West Av
Bain Luther P (Alibert G) (West Avenue Food Lockers) h 317 West Av
Baker A Harold, student, r 115 Hickory
Baker Arthur W (Rassie G) counselor Vocation Rehabilitation Ofc, r Valdese, N C
*Baker Bessie, r 132 Hill
Baker Burl P (Hilda S) miller, r Blowing Rock Rd
Baker Chas W, hlpr Horton's Garage, r RD3
Baker Claude (Henrietta L) mech, h 105 Grove
Baker Clyde E (Gwendolyn H) emp Caldwell Furn Co, h Old Plank Rd
Baker Daphne Miss, clk Lenoir Drug Store, r 115 Hickory
Baker Ford (Ruth H) emp Rabb Mtr Co, r RD5
Baker H Commodore (Emma P) barber Setzer's Barber Shop, r RD6
*Baker Harriett, r 111-A Hill
Baker Henrietta L Mrs, bkpr Smith Prntg Co, r 105 Grove
Baker Horace B (Ella H) emp Hibriten Furn Co, h 565 East Baker Howard N, r 314 Willow
Baker Hugh, pntr, r 310 Poplar
*Baker Junior, emp Hibriten Furn Co, r 132 Hill
Baker Lee (Carrie) pntr, h 310 Poplar
Baker Luther N (Minnie W) emp Hayes Cot Mill, h 314 Willow
FIDELITY INSURANCE AGENCY INCORPORATED
L. E. DIMMETTE, President & Treasurer Fidelity Building 132 West Ave.
Phone 98
WALL FOUNDRY & MACHINE CO.
COMPLETE FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORK
412 E. HARPER AVE. PHONES: DAY 315, NIGHT 554-W
LENOIR, N. C. (1948-1949) CITY DIRECTORY 109
Baker Phifer J, asst formn Lenoir Chair Co, r RD9 Baker Robt L (Jessie M) h 115 Hickory
*Baker Stanley, emp Kent-Coffey Mfg Co, r 132 Hill
Baker Wm C (Henrietta L) mech Lenoir Farm Equip Co, r 105 Grove Av
Baldwin Belvin E (Virgie B) emp Caldwell Furn Co, r Valmead
Baldwin Beverly (Rosie McC) gro Valmead, h same
Baldwin Clarence W, r Zach's Fork Rd
Baldwin Minnie S (wid Wesley W) h Zach's Fork Rd
Ball Jas E, emp Lenoir Furn Corp, r 504 Kentwood
Ball Jas R (Grace S) (Lenoir Upholstering Co) r 504 Kentwood Ballard Lillie F (wid Eugene) emp Lenoir Chair Co, h 208 Vance Ballew Arcade, 115 S Main
Ballew Geo E (Jessie S) gro Wilkesboro Rd, r RD1
Ballew J Gordon (Florence B) (Ballew's Cash Pharm, Arcade Seed Store) h 205 Grove Av
BALLEW'S CASH PHARMACY (J Gordon Ballew, Paul L Cloer) Druggists, Prescriptions, Toilet Articles, Fountain Drinks, Ballew Arcade, 115 S Main, Tel 16
BANK OF LENOIR, J H Beall Pres, Elisha S Harris Cash, Claud L Keller Asst Cash, "Serving You Since 1894," 104 S Main, Tel 90 (see initial letter lines)
Banks Annie B Mrs, r 120 Company
*Banner Albert (Geraldine D) hlpr Greer Funeral Home, h 549 Oak Barber Coit F, sec-treas McLean Mtr Sls and Lenoir Mtr Coach Co, r RD3
Barber Mildred Miss, emp Blue Bell Inc, r 128 N Mulberry
Barber Robt M (Barber's Cafe) r Whitnel, N C
Barber's Cafe (Robt M Barber) lunches, 106 Depot
Barfield Harry C, announcer WJRI, r 242 West Av
BARGER-ASHE ROOFING CO, Ray C Barger Pres-Treas, Earl O Abernethy V-Pres, Cecil G Whitener Sec, "The Practical Tin- ners and Roofers," Blow Piping Contractors, 211-213 E Harper Av, Tel 334 (see back cover and top lines)
BARGER JAMES (Pansy A) (Lenoir Roofing Co) h 207 Pennton Av, Tel 526-W
BARGER RAY C (Mamie F) Pres-Treas Barger-Ashe Roofing Co, h 213 Pennton Av, Tel 600
Barger Walter D (Katy P) real est 109 West Av R4, h 311 East Av Barlow A Yancey (Juel S) clk Home Elec Co, r Lower Creek Barlow Alma G Mrs, r 237 N Main
Barlow Belle M (wid Chas E) h 118 Torrence
Barlow Boone, formn M M Pennell & Sons, r RD9
CAROLINA FEED & SEED CO.
GRAIN, GROCERIES, HAY, FEED, HARDWARE, FERTILIZER
333-337 WEST AVE. QUALITY SEEDS PHONE 820
McNAIRY'S DRUG STORE
"THE REXALL STORE"
111 WEST AVE. PRESCRIPTIONS PHONES 121 & 746
110 LENOIR, N. C. (1948-1949) CITY DIRECTORY
Barlow Boyd C (Thelma S) emp Lenoir Ice and Fuel Co, h 198 N Ridge
Barlow Clara B Mrs, tchr Valmead Sch, r 109 Maple
Barlow Clifton L (Thelma T) slsmn Flowers Auto Parts Co, r RD1 Barlow David H, slsmn Broyhill Furn Factories, r RD9
Barlow Dewey S (Eloise W) driver Bush Transfer Co, h Zach's Fork Rd
Barlow Edna Miss, nurse Lenoir Hosp, r Hickory Rd
Barlow Ellen S (wid Steele P) h Hickory Rd
Barlow Fannie S (wid Mac L) r 206 N Main
Barlow Helen L Miss, r 206 N Main
Barlow Jas G, USA, r 207 Sharon Rd
Barlow Jas Q (Edna G) mgr Ibr dept Bernhardt-Seagle Co, h 207 Sharon Rd
Barlow Jay L (Bessie B) farmer, h Zach's Fork Rd
Barlow John S, h Zach's Fork Rd
Barlow Juel S Mrs, bkpr Home Elec Co, r Lower Creek
Barlow Lucille Miss, h 206 N Main
Barlow M Coleen Miss, r 206 N Main
Barlow Mildred V Miss, slswn The Gold Shop, r RD1
Barlow Paul, driver Lenoir Mtr Coach Co, r RD1
Barlow Perry (Juanita) driver City Cab Co, r Whitnel, N C
Barlow Robt W (Lula P) blksmith 500 E Finley Av, h same
Barlow Roy L (Mae T) recapper Caro Tire & Appliance Co, r RD1 Barlow S Nelson (Ruth I) atndt West Av Ser Sta, h 112 Spruce
Barlow Sarah L Miss, student, r 208 Stonewall
Barlow W Claude, emp Caldwell Furn Co, r 206 N Main Barlow W Hamp, carp, r 208 Stonewall
Barlow W Kenneth (Ruby D) carp, h 118 Torrence
Barlow Wm H (Luella W) emp Kent-Coffey Mfg Co, h 208 Stonewall Barlowe Jack C (Mattie C) (Hibriten Ser Sta) h 116 Hospital Av Barlowe Ruby J Miss, cash The Gold Shop, r 127 N Ridge
Barlowe Sadie B (wid Paul R) h 127 N Ridge
Barnes Betty M Miss, clk REA, r 403 Abernathy
Barnes D Cranford (Lillian W) barber Central Barber Shop, h 403 Abernathy
Barnes Ezekiel M (Cordelia G) emp Lenoir Mfg Co, h 107 N Prospect Barnes Geo A, farmer, r 107 N Prospect
Barnes Gray E (Emma G) emp Kent-Coffey Mfg Co, h 112 Spainhour Av Barnes Henry L, formn Lenoir Furn Corp, r RD5 Barnes J W (Rita M) driver Bush Tfr Co, r Valmead *Barnes Jas, student, r 221 Folk
ARTHUR G. FOARD, JR. EDRIE C. FOARD FOARD INSURANCE AGENCY LIFE - HEALTH & ACCIDENT - HOSPITALIZATION FIRE - CASUALTY - BONDS - AUTOMOBILE 302 Duke Power Bldg. "A Complete Insurance Service" Phone 190
LENOIR ICE & FUEL CO.
Our Motto is: SERVICE
431 W. HARPER AVE. "QUALITY COALS" PHONE 140
LENOIR, N. C. (1948-1949) CITY DIRECTORY 111
Barnes Marie G Miss, clk, r 112 Spainhour Av
Barnett Albert B (Ruby B) furn wkr, h Fairview Rd
*Barnett Billie K, student, r 218 Healan
Barnett Carl, asst formn Lenoir Chair Co, r RD1
Barnett Delos S (Mavis K) (Service Clnrs) r Lower Creek, N C Barnett V Finley (Beulah H) foremn Bernhardt Furn Co, h 511 Kentwood
*Barnett Jason C (Cordia M) janitor J C Penney Co, h 113 Hill Barnett John W (Alice M) hlpr Mooney Plmbg & Htg Co, h 103 W Harper Av
*Barnett Magnolia, dom, r 218 Healan
*Barnett W Roy, student, r 218 Healan
Barnett Wm O (Gertrude S) sander Galvin Furn Co, h 105 Depot *Barnett Wm R (Maggie D) prsr City Dry Clnrs, h 218 Healson Barnhardt Wm A (Florence M) billposter Appalachian Adv Co, h 525 Kentwood
Barnitz Robt N (Margie F) asst mgr Rose's, r 116 Ridge
Barrier M Ruth Miss, student, r Valmead
Barrier Norman C, emp Caldwell Furn Co, r Valmead
Barrier Oliver H (Ella H) emp Lenoir Veneer Co, h 222 Mill
Barrier Torrence L (Hattie C) watch repr Arthur L Moore, h Val- mead
Barringer Barbara B Miss, r Hickory Rd
BARRINGER EMMETT E (Daisy H) (Barringer Oil Co, Economy Oil Co) h Hickory Rd, Tel 3811
Barringer Jack D, slsmn Barringer Oil Co, r Hickory Rd
BARRINGER OIL CO (Emmett E Barringer) Distributor Cities Service Petroleum Products, Hickory Rd, Tel 870 (see front cover)
Baskervill Jean C Miss, student, r 208 W Harper Av
BASKERVILL JOHN C (Cleo R) Managing Sec Chamber of Com- merce, Exec Sec Merchants Assn, h 208 W Harper Av, Tel 490-W Baskervill John C Jr (Mary W) student, r 208 W Harper Av Bates Elmer (Juanita B) emp Bernhardt Furn Co, h 233 Virginia *Battle Fredk D Rev (Hattie L) pastor Dula Town Presby Ch, h 147 Maple
Beach Betty S Miss, aide Blackwelder Hosp, r 1251/2 W Harper Av Beach Brodie M (Marie B) emp Lenoir Furn Corp, h 103 Kent Beach Bynum (Frances M) emp Kent-Coffey Mfg Co, h 146 Lee Beach C Hubert (Kittie T) shop formn Ray Morris Mtr Co, h 150 Wilson
Beach C Rufus (Pearl S) pnt contr, h 107 Wilson
Beach Clarence E (Grace L) v-pres Natl Veneer Co, prod mgr Broy- hill Furn Factories, h 221 Pennton Av
W. E. Shaw Furniture Co.
FURNITURE, RUGS, STOVES, RANGES, HOUSE FURNISHINGS 101 S. MULBERRY ST.
PHONE 821
DeSoto
RABB MOTOR CO.
DeSOTO AND PLYMOUTH - - SALES AND SERVICE
410 E. HARPER AVE. PHONE 48
112 LENOIR, N. C. (1948-1949) CITY DIRECTORY
Beach Darwin E (Thelma W) (A & B Gro) r RD1
Beach Edw D (Jean F) acct E W Smith, r Wilkesboro Rd
Beach Elizabeth Miss, clk Waldensian Bakery, r RD9
Beach Harold H (Lucy C) line supt REA, h 109 Scroggs Av Beach Horace M (Alice P) clk Hibriten Furn Co, r RD1
Beach Jean F Mrs, dept head J C Penney Co, r RD9
Beach Jos H, tchr, h 106 Scroggs Av
Beach Ollis L (wid Russell L) r 242 N Main
Beach Oma S Mrs, slswn Bower's Store, r RD9
Beach S Irene Miss, clk Bernhardt Furn Co, r RD9
Beach Stewart (Helen P) emp Kent-Coffey Mfg Co, h 138 Virginia Beach Thos I, whsemn C&NW Ry, r Hudson, N C
Beach Vera C Mrs (Beach's Beauty Salon) r 150 Wilson
Beach W Roy (Loraine B) ofc mgr Lenoir Mtrs, h 312 Abernathy
Beach Walter R (Loraine B) emp Lenoir Mtrs, h 312 Abernathy
Beach Wm O, distr Charlotte News & Observer, r 605 Hospital Av Extd
Beach's Beauty Salon (Mrs Vera C Beach) 115 N Main
Beal Fate J (Faye S) lawyer 115 S Main R204, h 107 Conley Beal Mabel Miss, r 106 Virginia
BEALL J HARPER JR (Lorraine W) (Beall Oil Co) h 114 Mimosa La, Tel 850
BEALL JAS HARPER (Bessie L) Pres Bank of Lenoir, Citizens B & L Assn and Fairfield Chair Co, h 462 W Harper Av, Tel 35 Beall Mary L Miss, r 462 W Harper Av
BEALL OIL CO (J Harper Beall Jr) Distributors Sinclair Refining Co, Fuel Oil, Gas, Kerosene, Oils and Industrial Lubricants, Blowing Rock Rd, Tel 813-W (see page 26)
Beaman Wm H, mech Barger-Ashe Roof Co, r RD6
Bean Archie, emp Lenoir Chair Co, r 203 W Ashe Av
Bean E Felix (Dorothy H) emp Lenoir Furn Corp, h 326 (126) Underdown Av
Bean Edna R (wid Lynn) emp Hayes Cot Mill, r 140 Spainhour Av
Bean Hulda B (wid John W) h 220 Wilson
Bean Perry P (Ruby B) gro 101 (229) Jennings, r Granite Falls, N C Bean Shirley K Miss, emp Hayes Cot Mill ,r 140 Spainhour Av Bean Walter L, supt Spainhour Furn Co, r RD9
Beane Pauline G Mrs, nurses aide Blackwelder Hosp, h 104 Norwood Beane Vera C Mrs, sten Blowing Rock Chair Co, r RD3
BEARD CLAUDIA J MRS (Rockhaven Gardens) r Hickory Rd, Tel 424
Beard E E Motor Co (Edw E Beard) used cars, 103 Virginia Beard Edw E (E E Beard Mtr Co) r RD8
USE PERFECTION SELF-RISING FLOUR
Manufactured by
Lenoir Mills, Inc.
Phone 72
McMillan Electric Repair
CONSTRUCTION - MOTORS - REWINDING
400 W. HARPER AVE. PHONES: DAY 302 or 309, NIGHT 885-J
LENOIR, N. C. (1948-1949) CITY DIRECTORY 113
BEARD JEROME F (Rockhaven Gardens) r Hickory Rd, Tel 424 Beard John H (Pearl W) v-pres-genl mgr Caldwell Furn Co, h 216 Norwood
Beard John R (Blanche P) supt Caldwell Furn Co, h 214 Norwood
Beard Rufus A (Claudia J) bldg contr Hickory Rd, h same
Beard S Hazel Miss, tchr Jr High Sch, r Hickory Rd
Beattie David W (Ruth H) emp Bernhardt Furn Co, h 416 N Main Beattie Memorial Presbyterian Church, Rev Bruce B Shankel pastor, Valmead
Beaty Ernest M (Juanita P) emp Spainhour Furn Co, h Harrisburg
Beaver Annie E Miss, slswn Eagle's, r RD1
Beaver Clarence H, emp Lenoir Furn Corp, r Boomer, N C
Beaver Ray W (Mae) (Gay Lunch) h 114 Virginia
Beck Albert P (Rhea C) constn wkr, h 107 Cherry
Beck Chas H, student, r 107 Cherry
Beck Della (wid Claud) h Lenoir Hgts
Beck Dolores E Miss, r 107 Cherry
Beck Dorothy Miss, r Lenoir Hgts
Beck J Lawrence (Eunice J) supt Hibriten Chair Co, r 350 S Mul- berry
Beck John W (Devaughn H) emp Hibriten Chair Co, h 1191/2 Stone- wall
Becker Tailoring Co, W Lloyd Pipes mgr, 115 S Main R201 *Becknell Wm W, lab, r 315 E Finley Av
Beddingfield Betty Miss, nurse Dula Hosp, r 202 W Ashe Av BELK'S DEPARTMENT STORE, W Freeman Howard Mgr, 124 S Main, Tel 341 (see top lines)
Bell Wm F (Lutie F) adjuster Lenoir Finance Co, r 465 W Harper Av
Belleview Cemetery, R Alfonso McDade supt, 107-33 E Finley Av *Belton Eleanor, techn Dula Hosp, r 211 Healan
Benfield Barbara E Miss, student, r 308 (398) W Olive Av
Benfield Blife G (Evelyn R) solr Service Clnrs, h 122 N Mulberry Benfield Cecil S (Alwayne M) slsmn Meadors Candy Co, h 308 (398) W Olive Av
Benfield Chas B (Nora A) solr Piedmont Clnrs & Dyers, h 123 Westbrook Rd
Benfield Edna P Mrs, slswn Saslow's Inc, r RD9
Benfield Emory S (Edith P) gro 433 W College Av, h Morganton, N C
Benfield Foster R (Celeste H) (B C & S Hdw & Furn) r Whitnell Benfield Gertie L Miss, emp Hayes Cot Mill, h 120 Company
Benfield Hilda W Mrs, clk Wallace Inc, r Hudson, N C
Benfield John A (Alice H) h 558 W College Av
Collins-Pridmore Co.
"LENOIR'S FINEST AND NEWEST DEPARTMENT STORE" 120-122 WEST AVE.
PHONE 169
CAROLINA TIRE & APPLIANCE CO.
DISTRIBUTORS U. S. ROYAL TIRES, TUBES AND BATTERIES Quality Tire Repairing and Recapping - Complete Wheel Service 207 E. HARPER AVE.
PHONE 339
114 LENOIR, N. C. (1948-1949) CITY DIRECTORY
Benfield Millard A, emp Galvin Furn Co, r 106 Kent
Benfield Nelson H (Leota I) emp Lenoir Chair Co, h 113 Stonewall
Benfield Wm J (Christina B) h 106 Kent
Benge Lennie S (wid Jesse P) r Zach's Fork Rd
Benge Marie M Mrs, r 546 N Main Extd Bentley Alice J (wid Peter) r 202 N Prospect
Bentley Philip H, mech Sharpe's Auto Repair, r RD1
Bentley Ruby M Miss, aide Dula Hosp, r RD1
BERNARD JOSEPH B (Justina S) (Allen & Bernard) h 301 Beall, Tel 27
Bernard Jos B Jr, r 301 Beall
Bernard Justina S Mrs, r 301 Beall
BERNHARDT FURNITURE CO, John C Bernhardt Pres, Mrs Lillian W Bernhardt V-Pres, Mrs Dell B Wilson Sec-Treas, Roger M Winborne Office Mgr, Manufacturers, 135 Bernhardt, Tels 951, 952 and 953
Bernhardt Geo Lewis, sec Bernhardt-Seagle Co, r 325 E College Av Bernhardt H Penn, student, r 311 E College Av
Bernhardt Isabel F Miss, r 325 E College Av
Bernhardt John C (Jean A) pres Bernhardt Furn Co, h 325 Wood- side Pl
Bernhardt John S (Virginia R) with Bernhardt-Seagle Hdw Co, h 326 E Harper Av
Bernhardt Lillian W (wid Geo H) v-pres Bernhardt Furn Co, h 109 Hibriten
Bernhardt Lucy R (wid G Lynn) pres Bernhardt-Seagle Co, h 325 E College Av
Bernhardt Lynn R (Jean S) mgr Caldwell Cinder Block Co, h 311 E College Av
Bernhardt Matt R (Allye P) h 311 E College Av
Bernhardt Richmond G (Ruth W) furn, h 317 Woodside Pl Bernhardt Richmond G Jr, student, r 317 Woodside Pl
BERNHARDT-SEAGLE CO INC, Mrs Lucy R Bernhardt Pres, Mrs Isabel R Seagle V-Pres, Geo Lewis Bernhardt Sec, C Dennis Rabb Treas, Hardware and Furniture, 112-114 S Main, Tels 100 and 101; Bldg Supplies and Lumber, 314 W Harper Av, Tel 44 (see bottom lines)
Berrier Claude J (Katherine P) (Caldwell Restr) h 523 Kentwood *Berry Chas, cook Gateway Cafe, r (rear) 406 E Finley Av Berry Clarence H (Virginia M) delmn Teague Furn Co, h 210 Spruce *Berry Essie, maid, h 146 Hill
Berry Frances Miss, nurse Lenoir Hosp, r 143 Wilson
*Berry Gertrude, emp Coffey's Cafe, r 323 E Finley
W. LAWRENCE CLAY
AUTOMOBILE, CASUALTY, LIFE, FIRE HOSPITALIZATION AND MUTUAL INSURANCE 106 S. MAIN ST.
PHONE 881-W
FIDELITY INSURANCE AGENCY
INCORPORATED
L. E. DIMMETTE, President & Treasurer Fidelity Building
Phone 98
132 West Ave.
LENOIR, N. C. (1948-1949) CITY DIRECTORY 115
Berry Hardy H (Ethel C) clk, h Green Valley
*Berry Lettie S, h 557 Oak
Berry Phifer R (Margaret T) acct E W Smith, r Valmead, N C
*Berry Robt Q (Katherine C) mason, h 4041/2 E Finley Av
Beshears W Wade (Lois K) emp Lenoir Furn Corp, r Lenoir Hgts Biddix Talmadge J (Mabel C) slsmn, h 201 Vance
Biggerstaff Daries O (Gladys B) reprmn Goodyear Shoe Shop, h 121 Powell Av
Biggerstaff Elmer T (Annie H) emp Presnell Dairies, h 368 S Mul- berry
BIGGERSTAFF J FORD (Hattie A) (Goodyear Shoe Shop) r Taylorsville Rd
Bill's Place (Wm Price) beverages, 119 S Church
Billings Truman L (B & M Mkt) r 210 Spruce
Bingler Orvil (Joyce A) emp Lenoir Furn Corp, h 418 S Main
Bishop Chas (Robbie D) carp, h Lenoir Hgts
Bishop Edw R (Bishop's Barber Shop) r Wilkesboro Rd
Bishop Jas C (Nellie H) emp Harper Furn Co, h 107 Advent
Bishop Nan H Mrs, ofc nurse Dr Douglas Hamer Jr, r Wilkesboro Rd Bishop Nell L Miss, r Lenoir Hgts
Bishop's Barber Shop (Edw R Bishop) 117 S Main (bsmt)
Black Bertie P (wid Luther D) h 117 N Ridge
Black Jacob A (Susan B) slsmn O P Lutz Furn Co, h 380 S Mulberry Black May L Miss, aide Blackwelder Hosp, r 1251/2 W Harper Av Black Susan E Mrs, clo 104 Willow, r 380 S Mulberry
Blackburn Edwin D (Catherine C) (Blue Bell Coffee Shop) h 11912 N Main
Blackburn J Hall (Wilma P) asst mgr Eagle Stores, h 220 Vance Blackstock Clifford L, agt State Capital Life Ins Co, r Granite Falls, N C
Blackwelder Adolphus A (Carolyn J) h Hickory Rd
Blackwelder Apartments, 125-27 W Harper Av
Blackwelder Building, 109 West Av
BLACKWELDER HOSPITAL INC, James T Pritchett Pres, Rev A A McLean V-Pres, Verne H Blackwelder Sec-Treas-Chief Surgeon, 205 S Boundary, Tels 986 and 987
Blackwelder Hospital Nurses Home, Miss Connie Setzer matron, 1251/2 W Harper Av
BLACKWELDER VERNE H (Lillie B) Surgeon Blackwelder Hos- pital, 205 S Boundary, Tels 986 and 987; h 323 S Mulberry, Tel 196
Blackwell Chas W (Nelvada K) conservation aid U S Soil Conserva- tion Ser, h 107 Hospital Av
Blackwell Floyd N (Courtney G) City Bldg Inspr, h 123 Hibriten
SANDERS
CHEVROLET
CO.
SALES - SERVICE - PARTS
231 WEST AVE. PHONE 701
Smithey's Department Store
"THE WORKING PEOPLES STORE" COMPLETE LINE OF CLOTHING, GROCERIES, FURNITURE
130-132 W. HARPER AVE.
PHONE 619
116 LENOIR, N. C. (1948-1949) CITY DIRECTORY
Blackwell Floyd N Jr, student, h 123 Hibriten
Blackwood Jas G (Margaret G) mgr Sanders Chev Co, h 206 Hill- side La
BLAIR EDW H (Nellie J) Cashier Lenoir Industrial Bank, Mgr Blair Insurance Agency, h 310 Beall
Blair Insurance Agency, Edw H Blair mgr, 102 S Main
Blair John F (Virginia) hlpr Lenoir Machine Shop, r Taylorsville, N C
Blair Loreen Miss, opr Jerry's Beauty Shoppe, r 202 W Ashe
Blair's Fork Baptist Church, Rev Thos B Floe pastor, Blowing Rock Rd
*Blake John (Georgia C) lab City, r 212 Folk
Blalock Delmas H (Frances P) sec-treas Blalock-Edmonds Lbr Co, r 506 Hospital Av
Blalock Geneva S (wid J Ervin) r 116 N Ridge
Blalock Wm F (Lovie S) supt Lutz Hos Mill, h 230 N Main
Bland Dorothea Mrs, cash Avon Theatre, r 234 N Main
Blankenship Adrian E Rev (Marie H) assoc pastor First Baptist Ch, h Hickory Rd
Blankenship Chas, emp Bernhardt Furn Co, r 311 (111) Underdown Av
Blankenship Chelcie C (Pearl A) emp Hibriten Chair Co ,h Miller Hill
Blankenship Jas (Hattie S) farmer, h Miller Hill Rd
Blankenship Roy (Irene W) emp Hibriten Chair Co, h Miller Hill Rd
Blizard Thos A (Margaret M) slsmn Ervin's Mens Shop, h (rear) 200 Hillside La
Blizard Morris L (Evelyn A) carp, r (rear) 200 Hillside La
Blizzard Jo Bill, student, r 133 Norwood
Blizzard Nannie J (wid Jas N) r 133 Norwood
Bloker Edythe G Mrs, bkpr WJRI, r Pennwood Hgts
Bloker Richd T (Edythe G) plant mgr Hinde & Dauch Paper Co, r Pennwood Hgts
BLOWING ROCK CHAIR CO, David M Bower Pres, Roger B Trip- lett V-Pres, Wm E Stevens Sec-Treas, Manufacturers, Hickory Rd, Tel 283
BLOWING ROCK FURNITURE CO, Roger B Triplett Pres, David M Bower V-Pres, W Clyde Suddreth Sec-Treas, Manufacturers, Hickory Rd, Tel 283
BLUE BELL INC, Albert L Lomax Plant Mgr, World's Largest Producer of Work Clothes, 110 Mill, Tel 957
Blue Bell Coffee Shop (Edwin D Blackburn) 121 N Main
*Blue Heaven Cafe (Pearl Patterson) beverages, 224 E Finley Av
ABERNETHY SALES & SERVICE
ADMIRAL AND UNIVERSAL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES JOHNSON SEA HORSE MOTORS
202 S. MAIN ST.
PHONE 153-J
BOST LUMBER COMPANY
LUMBER and BUILDING MATERIALS
106-108 WILLOW ST.
PHONE 535-W
LENOIR, N. C. (1948-1949) CITY DIRECTORY 117
Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corp, Geo F Messick mgr, 104 N Mulberry
Boddie Lee W (June M) with Broyhill Furn Factories, h 409 Hos- pital Av
Boggs Boyce J (Mary C) formn Stand Insulation Co, h 305 Center Boggs Limon (Bessie L) emp Lenoir Furn Corp, h 104 Resica
Boggs Thos C (Helen S) mgr Stand Insulation Co, h 138 Wilson Bohler Henry T, baker, r 130 Stage
Bohler Mabel D Miss, smstrs Smith Garment Co, r 130 Stage Bohn John J (Erma Y) h 204 Beall
Bohn Mary L Miss, r 204 Beall
Boldin Ralph A (Betty M) carrier PO, r Wilkesboro Rd
Bolen Christine W Mrs, sten State Employment Ser Div, r 202 W Ashe
Bolen John (Christine) bkpr, r 202 W Ashe Av
Bolick Bealer A (Jessie T) agt Stand Oil Co, h 119 Oil Av
Bolick Betty J Miss, slswn Rose's, r RD8
Bolick Bruce H, waiter Barber's Cafe, r 252 N Main
Bolick Clyde, r Fairview
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