Magnificent Romina Theatre Opens in Forest City
Rutherford county celebrates the $150 000 Romina Theatre opening with a 750 seat auditorium a bowl shaped design and a 14 piece orchestra. Built by G K Moore and designed by R E Carpenterit features cream brick three color lighting and a modern stage for vaudeville musical comedy and talkies. Walter Haynes financier hopes the theatre becomes a center of town life with home talent staff and a renowned musical director Wesley Norris.
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Rutherford County
Romina
North Carolina
R. R. Howes
Forest City
Walter Haynes
Aynes
Rosa May
Amanda Elmina
Haynes
R. E. Carpenter
Cliffside
America
Carpenter
G. K. Moore
Moore
United States
L. F. Ingram
Biltmore
Parker and Gardner
Charlotte
C. D. Hughes
Hughes
Milton H. Mauney
Edgar Shrew
North Wilkesboro
Shrew
Wesley Norris
Norris
Nell Padgett Norris
Goodfellows to Perform at Romina Theatre Opening
The Goodfellows Music Makers of Charlotte, a leading Carolina musical group, will present a program at the Romina Theatre opening in Forest City. The event features thirty performers, an orchestra, soloists, and a Ramona film, with local speakers and a cordial city and county welcome led by Mayor Flack and Supt. Erwin.
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The
Goodfellows Music Makers Organization
Charlotte
Romina Theatre
Haynes
Good Fellows Music Makers
Carolinas
Ramona
Good Fellows
South
Earl Rasor
John O’daniel
C. M. Hassell
Emily Cullum
Grace Kohn Johnson
Gertrude Gowner
Joan Gottheimer
Annie Mae Pritchett Baker
Mary Sims Sloan
Wm. Clegg Monroe
Rachael Rozzelle
W. H. Neal
Ralph Urey
Joseph Overmeyer
Bennie Withers
David Orens
Eugene Craft
Frank Crayton
David Lajoie
Elizabeth ‘Trappe
Remo Malinarelli
Eugene Hayes
Johnston H. Brown
E. E. Houston
E. D. Shaw
Howard Beatty
Keuster
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
Forest City
Rutherford County
Charles Z. Flack
Clyde Erwin
Romina
Hughes
Prosperous and Profitable Year for Forest City 1928
Forest City reports a thriving 1928 with many new firms and building activity. Permits topped $300,000 including $100,000 for homes and $150,000 for a new theatre. A $30,000 city hall was built, new fire equipment arrived soon, and several businesses opened in the main district. Future plans include a new theatre and a furniture store undertaking enterprise.
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Forest City
Romina
W. H. Haynes
Cliffside
Huntley Motor Co
W. L. Horn
T. R. Padgett
Forest City to Play Gastonia Friday Night
The Golden Tornado of Forest City will host Gastonia on Friday night at 7 30 on home court. Gastonia is regarded as one of the state’s best teams while Forest City has beaten them this season by a slim margin. Fans urged to attend and back the local boys toward the state championship.
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Golden Tornado
Forest City Hi
Gastonia
Forest City
Porter-Holland Couple Wed at Forest City Home
Mr Calvin O Porter of Charlotte and Miss Mary Janet Holland daughter of Mr J L Holland of Forest City were married Wednesday at the bride's parents home. Rev C C Matheny officiated. Both families are well known in the area.
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Calvin O. Porter
Charlotte
Mary Janet Holland
J. L. Holland
Forest City
C. C. Matheny
Plans for a Beautiful Building and Fine Arts Plan
The speakers emphasize careful planning to include superb pictures and coordinated music. They describe these aims as equally significant for the town as the building itself, highlighting the cultural value and civic pride involved.
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