Explanation and Appreciation By The Editor
Explanations on Weldon Roanoke Rapids ties and civic history highlight the enduring links between the two towns. The piece notes interdependent commerce and leadership from early years and the role of local figures in shaping the communities. The editor opens the door to Weldon advertising for the first time in this edition.
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Weldon
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke
Emma
New York
Chicago
Sgt. Lewis
Bounds Motor Co. Expands as Weldon Business Icon
Bounds Motor Co in Weldon operates as a full service auto house since 1924, founded 1917, dealer for Hudson Essex DeSoto and Plymouth. The firm offers tires, parts, repairs, gas, oil and painting with H. V. Bounds and F. J. Bounds managing, and J. Turner expanding the local business network.
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More and
Second Street
Hudson
Essex
DeSoto
Plymouth
H. V. Bounds
F. J. Bounds
Florida
Hardware That Stands Hard Wear at Willey’s Weldon Store
Willey Hardware Co. of Weldon promotes a complete hardware establishment with slogan hardware which stands hard wear. It sells shelving, housewares, sporting goods, tools, cutlery, paints from Lucas, sheet rock and rocklath wall board. J. J. Willey is a Mason, Methodist, Weldon booster and active in county welfare programs.
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Willey Hardware Co
Weldon
Lucas Paints
J. J. Willey
Masonic
Methodist Church
Florence Oil
Willeys
J S Turner and Son Lumber and Building Material
J S Turner and Son Lumber and Building Material of Weldon is described as the oldest and largest lumber and building material dealer in the area. The firm supports local prosperity through payrolls and expenditures, employs 15 men, and carries a full range of lumber and building supplies including shingles, lath, ceilings, flooring, moulding, weatherboarding, windows, doors, sash, shingles, and Johns Manville roofing products.
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North Carolina
J. S. Turner & Son
Weldon
Dness
Johns-Manville
Sampson
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Scotland Neck
Halifax County
Scotland Neckers
Carolina
Welden
Ife
The
Herald
Sevon
John S. Turner
J. R. Turner
Mr. Yarner
Gram
Curtis R. Turner
Mutual Paper Box & Products Co
J. Turner
Carolinas
Virginia
Mr. Turner
Bounds Motor Co
Willey
J. S. Turner and Son Lumber and Building Material
J. S.turner & Son
Sampson Paints
Johns-Manville Products
Weldon, North Carolina
Washington Street
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