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Awards Given in Mills Annual Garden Contest
Forty five prizes were awarded to Roanoke Mills No 1 and 2 and Patterson Mills workers and their wives in the annual flower yard and garden contest ending last week. Prizes totaled 405 dollars with first 20 dollars down to fifth 2 dollars. Checks were mailed by F Williams. Awards covered vegetable gardens appearance and quality as well as flowers and yard presentation. The contest began in 1935 by F C Williams who hopes continued interest. Cannery facilities were set up with two locations to preserve vegetables. Names and addresses of winners across several categories are listed along with judges. William Jackson of Charlotte visited the city.
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Roanoke Mills
Patterson Mills
F. ©. Williams
F. C. Williams
Patterson and Roanoke Mills
Williams
Roanoke
Patterson Village
First Street
Jackson
Madison