Alexander Mills and Alexander Manufacturing Co. profile
The Forest City based Alexander Manufacturing Company and Alexander Mills are celebrated as community builders. Founded in 1917 by J F Alexander and J R Moore, the firm employs nearly 300 workers, runs large modern plants, and ships high class sheeting spreads and pillow cases nationwide. The 1923 expansion added a new unit for bed sheetings, underpinning a substantial payroll and regional prosperity while praising the contributions of Alexander and Moore to Rutherford County.
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Burkholder Home Hotel in Forest City Welcomes Guests
Visitors praise the Burkholder home in Forest City for congenial surroundings and excellent meals served by Mrs. Burkholder. Guests note home like atmosphere, friendly hosts, comfortable accommodations, and lasting stays, making it a veritable Home Sweet Home for guests who depend on a welcoming place to stay.
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Smith's Radio Shop Promotes Majestic Radios and Refrigerators
A. H. Smith operates Smith Radio Shop as exclusive Majestic dealer in Forest City. He sold 32 radios in March and earned a company prize for leading sales in small-city markets in North or South Carolina. The shop offers installations and service with radios priced 69 to 169.50 and refrigerators from 179.50 upward.
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Baptists Hear Mission Talks at Green River Assembly
Rutherfordton June 1 a large crowd attended the Fifth Sunday meeting of the Green River Baptist association at Piedmont church. Rev C L Taylor preached a missions sermon. Dinner followed. Speakers included G G Page on religious literature and the Bibcal Recorder. Mrs G G ONeil led devotion and foreign mission messages were given. Thirteen of 29 churches were represented, six ministers present. Next meeting set for Mt Vernon church August 30.
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Kings Mountain
Bibcal Recorder
Guilford Nanney
Chimney Rock
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G. G. O'Neil
Baptist Hospital
Winston-Salem
R. P. Geer
B. M. Hamrick
Piedmont
Green River Association
Mt. Vernon Church
Oldest Almanac Marble Recovered From Pompeii Ruins
A carved marble block recovered from Pompeii ruins contains the oldest known almanac. The text mentions the Pacific and living in trees with huts among branches, reflecting ancient beliefs and practices.
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Chaplin in City Lights at Romina
Chaplin stars in City Lights in a famed scene with a mock boxing match at Romina showing a converted indoor arena and fighters behind the scenes. Hank Mann co-stars in a fast two round bout noted for its humor and oddity in the film.
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