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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1935

Page

12

Mills in Gastonia Area Liquidate After Strikes

The Loray Mills in Gastonia and the High Shoals Mills near Gastonia announce liquidation after two strikes. About 3,600 Loray and 500 High Shoals workers face unemployment as mills shut down, with the wage impact and regional economic effects outlined. The piece argues against union-led strikes and warns of broader industry erosion if United Textile Workers gain control.

Loray Mills Gastonia N. C High Shoals

South textile mills resist unionization amid mass layoffs

The article notes widespread job losses in the textile industry, citing 6.6 million spindles dismantled in England and over 4,000 Gastonia mill workers facing unemployment. It argues against unionization, citing economic distress in Southern mills and comparing to New England outcomes, urging continued opposition to union control over mills.

England South New England Gastonia New Eng

Weldon Bridge Club Held At Elm Street Home

Hosts Mr and Mrs T B Mannaviz entertained their bridge club Thursday evening at their Weldon residence. Top score prizes went to Mrs Malvern King and Dr W A. A salad course with coffee was served. Guests included Mr and Mrs W A Carter, Mr and Mrs H Moody, Mr and Mrs F N Rowe, and Mr and Mrs Whitley.

T. B. Mannaviz Bridge Club Elm Street Weldon Malvern King W. A W. A. Carter H. Moody F. N. Rowe

Moody Funeral for J T Moody Held at Concord Methodist

Funeral services were held for J T Moody aged seven at Concord Methodist Church after he died at his Seaboard home. He is survived by his widow and three sons W L Moody Seaboard J T Moody Richmond and C B Moody Detroit Mich a brother J F Moody and a sister Mrs LT Camp Garysburg. Interment followed in the church cemetery with a large crowd attending.

Seaboard Concord Methodist Church L. A. Watts W. L. Moody J. T. Moody Richmond C. B. Moody Detroit Mich J. F. Moody LT. Camp Garysburg

Honeymoons Night Lengthened by Facial Wash

A fragment suggests a claim that honeymoon nights last longer if the wife looks the same after washing her face. No additional context or corroborating details are available.

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Rank Loray and United Textile Workers Loray Thos. F. McMahon Francis J. Gorman Cotton Mills The Textile Bulletin New York Robert Moses Ickes Interior Department Moses Tri-Boro Bridge Authority J.T. Moody FORD Universal Credit Co Ford Finance Plan Ford Dealers OF Norfolk Territory America Roanoke Motor Co Roanoke Ave Roanoke Rapids, N. C
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