New Rayon Department At Patterson Mills
Patterson Mills adds a rayon crepes and sateen department under W. L. Manning and C. A. Pohlers with sales by Rosemary Sales Corpora tion and branch offices in Chico Philadelphia and Los Angeles The mill operates 29520 spinning spindles 2880 twister spindles 800 looms and produces about 1500000 yards monthly using 775 bales of cotton and employing around 450 workers in 724 mill rooms Customers include Simmons Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward linen suppliers and print works.
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B.C. Williams
Patterson Mills
S. T. Ponce
W. L. Manning
F. €. Williams
Re le. Tow
A. Meikix
Rosemary Sales Corporation
New York City
Chico
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
C. A. Pohlers
United States
Patterson Mills Company
Simmons Company
Sears Roebuck and Company
Montgomery, Ward and Company
Mill Market Aids Local Farmers In 1932 Plan
Mill Superintendent Mr Mickle leads Patterson Mills Co as a Scottish born organizer. The market relies on seller fees from five to twenty five cents to cover prizes, paper, service, and cashiers. Operating cost for the year was 195 07 dollars and buyers from Aurelian Springs to Tillery participate. Community support comes from Kiwanis Club and local merchants as planners target a broader farmer turnout and a more business like market in 1932.
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Kiwanis Club
Hoys
Curb Market At Roanoke Rapids Ends Successful Year
Halifax County farmers and Roanoke Rapids residents suppored the Halifax Home Demonstration curb market from February 7, 1931, to year end. The event grew from 24 sellers to 37 with 198 participants selling goods totaling $9 783 25 much of which stayed in the town. Officers for 1932 include chair Mrs W R Neville and secretary Mrs Van Dorsch with a committee led by Mrs Neville and Mrs Van Dortch.
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Hazel E. Wheeler
Halifax
Roanoke Rapids
Halifax County
Wheeler
Johnnie
Jimmy
W. R. Neville
van Dorsch
Dana Dickens
R. F. Kemonds
van Dortch
Carbondale Woman Given Progressive Jail Term for Profanity
Mrs. Lee Jordan of Carbondale Illinois faced a sentence starting at 15 days in jail and gradually increased to six months for continual profanity in court. The case reflects a court’s escalating penalties for disruptive conduct during legal proceedings.
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Lee Jordan
Carbondale
Ill
Strong Associated Charities in City
The Associated Charities began in May 1980 with delegates from churches and lodges. Officers include Rev. M. Bynum and Mrs. Geo Hayes. The group funds relief from contributions, uses no paid workers, aids only the destitute, and supported over 100 families this Christmas through the Opportunity Plan.
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Associated Charities
M. Bynum
Geo. Hayes
T. M. Jenkins
J. N. Bynum
W. H. Grantham
Will Taylor
W. F. Joyner
George Hayes
Roanoke Mills Co. Chief Mr. Peace Leader in Industry
Heads Mills and Bank President and general manager of Roanoke Mills Co. also president and treasurer of Patterson Mills Co. and Rosemary Miz. Co. Born in Oxford North Carolina he is UNC graduate KA Kiwanis and Country Club member and Methodist. He recently published Leaves of Leisure from a scrapbook.
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Mickle
Patterson Mills Co
Scotland
United States
Mr. Mickle
Kiwanis
Christian Scientist
Mr. Peace
Roanoke Mills Co
Rosemary Miz. Co
Oxford
N. C
University of North Carolina
Kiwanis Club
Country Club
Vaughan Mystery Stirs Roanoke Rapids Residents
Questioned claims about W. P. Vaughan spark local curiosity as residents doubt whether he lived in Roanoke Rapids or anywhere. The fragment focuses on verifying Vaughan’s residence.
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W. P. Vaughan
Roanoke Rapids
Uncle Billy remembered for fire chief and Roanoke Rapids base
Vague hometown reminiscence notes Uncle Billy once served as fire chief and played third base for Roanoke Rapids. The piece emphasizes how all ages know him and recounts his past roles in the community.
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Une Billy
Billy
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke
Weldon and Roanoke Rapids Rivalry Mentioned by Uncle Billy
The report highlights the Rapids Fire Department and Uncle Billy noting the efficient firefighting that saved homes and shops. It also lauds his skill as a third baseman while referencing Weldon versus Roanoke Rapids as a historic rivalry and the enduring brickwork he laid.
W C Williams Named County Coroner in North Carolina
W C Williams, a leading furniture dealer and undertaker at 1026 Roanoke Avenue, has been elected county coroner. He has run a successful business for twelve years and is noted for modern funeral equipment and embalming methods. He is active in Woodmen, U A M, and Kiwanis, supporting community programs.
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W. C. Williams
Williams
North Carolina
Roanoke Avenue
Rosemary
Perfection
Allen
Woodmen, Jr. 0
Kiwanis Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
NEW Rayon Department
Aurelian Springs
Heathsville
Dalington
Bear Swamp
New Hope
Garner
McDaniels
Tillery
Archibald Miekle
Road Rapids
S.T. Peace
Roanoke Ave
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