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PAGE 8 MAY, 1957 *11 ii iP' GOING PLACES. . . SEEING THINGS History Lives Again At Jamestown Festival THIS FRONT VIEW of the famed Biltmore Estate chateau was photographed by Deuel Redding. Visitors are not permitted to take pictures inside this well-known landmark. Firestone Group Sees Biltmore Estate On a recent week end, four men employed in the plant Re freshment department, and the wives of three of them, traveled to Asheville as special guests of the Biltmore Estate interests. They were Robert Froneberger, Mr. and Mrs. Deuel Redding, Mr. and Mrs. John Morrow, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bradley. Members of the Firestone party were entertained at a luncheon in Asheville before they were taken on a free, guid ed tour of the famed Biltmore House, its renowned landscaped gardens and the dairy farms there. THE BILTMORE House, of French chateau design and situ ated on a hill overlooking Bun combe county, is considered most unusual among American country establishments. On the tour, the Firestone vis itors saw antique furniture, priceless paintings and tapes tries and other objects of art in some 20 rooms of what is known as “^‘the most magnificant home in America.” Constructed by George Vanderbilt, it was com pleted in 1895, after five years in building. The chateau, set among mas terpieces of landscaping, is the center of a 12,000-acre tract of land. The estate was the original nucleus of Pisgah Forest, where the first extensive reforestation was started in this country. People and Places —From page 4 Mr. and Mrs. Bill Eastwood and children of Compton, Calif., were guests of Mrs. Katie Elkins for a week in mid-April. Margaret Ledford, eighth-grade student at Robinson School, Gastonia, joined other members of her class for a trip to Raleigh and places of interest there, in early April. Margaret is the daugh ter of Mrs. Josie Ledford, respooler tender. Mrs. Ruby Blaylock and children of Columbia, S. C., spent a week end in April with her parents, Wallace Deanhardt, loom fixer, and Mrs. Deanhardt. Henry Brooks, second hand, was in Gaston Memorial Hospital for medical examination in April. Mrs. Audrey Mathis, smash hand, has been out from work sev eral weeks, due to illness. Mrs. Amanda Rogers, quiller tender, and Mr. Rogers spent a Sunday in April visiting relatives in Chester, S. C. Peggy Davis, Firestone scholarship student at High Point College, spent April 6 and 7 with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Davis of Lincolnton. Mrs. Davis is a quiller tender here. Miss Janet Brooks was honored at a household shower given by Mrs. Walter Tate and Mrs. J. M. Tate at the Firestone Girls Club in late March. Miss Brooks is the daughter of Henry Brooks, second hand in Weaving, and Mrs. Brooks, quiller tender. The mother of Will Howard, warp hand, died in late March. Dr. Joseph C. Wetherby, professor of speech and director of debate at Duke University, Durham, was a recent overnight guest of Carl Stewart, Sr., SYC Weaving, and Mrs. Stewart, respooler tender in Rayon Twisting. Dr. Wetherby accompanied Carl Stewart, Jr., on the Gastonia visit. Carl is a third-year student at Duke, where he is enrolled under a Firestone scholarship. This year America is celebrating the 350th an niversary of her birth. A trip to the colorful festivities at Jamestown, Va., the nation’s birth place, is at the top of the travel schedule for Firestone families anytime between May and late November. The re-living of the country’s beginning ac tually started in early April, when the first visitors were permitted to step back into the 17th century for a reminder of the estab lishment there on May 13, 1 6 0 7, of the first permanent English settle ment on the shores of the __ New World. More than two and a half million persons are expected to visit the historic area around James town during the Festival season which runs through November 30. The closing date marks the 175th anniversary of the Provisional Treaty of Paris, which sealed the victory at Yorktown and assured the American colonies of their in dependence from British rule. The Jamestown Festival of 1957 has been long planned by both state and federal governments. INCLUDED in the reminders of the early days of the colony are full-scale sailing models of the three ships which brought the first colonists to Jamestown. These models, moored in the James River, symbolize the struggles and accomplish ments of the first colony, founded by John Smith, Christopher Newport and the men in their ad venturous party. The history of Jamestown is one of romance and adventure—of Captain John Smith’’s enter prises and his dealings with' the Indians; of Pocahontas and her marriage to John Rolfe. It was at Jamestown that the first representative form of government was established in this country. While Jamestown is the center ■'trf 'Festival events, much of the historical re-creation takes place at nearby Williamsburg and Yorktown. The Colonial Parkway connects the three locations. At Williamsburg, Paul Green’s drama, “The Common Glory”, is being presented again after having run several summers. His new produc tion, “The Founders”, also is given in an out door theatre. The John D. Rockefeller restoration of Wil liamsburg has added fame to its colorful his tory. The reconstructed Capitol, Governor’s Palace, Public Gaol, Raleigh Tavern, and many other structures, craft shops and gardens repre sent perhaps the most remarkable historical restoration in this country. AT YORKTOWN the surrender of Cornwallis to Washington—ending the Revolutionary War— is re-enacted for visitors. Uncovered ruins and other interesting objects belonging to that early period are exhibited. There are also special events at Cape Henry and at Hampton Roads, where the Jamestown settlers landed for water and supplies before pro ceeding up the James River. Adequate facilities are provided for the travel er who would relive history in this Old Virginia setting. Many old “taverns” and other places are available for food and lodging. Too, there are an information center and a parking area for 1,000 cars. . For. Firestone persons, the plant travel infor mation service has worked out a suggested motor route to the Jamestown Festival of 1957. From Gastonia, the distance is 322 miles over the fol lowing recommended route; U.S. 29 through Charlotte, and 70 to N.C. 49 near Burlington; N. C. 49 into Clarksville, N. C. 58 and U.S. 1 to South Hill; U. S. 1 to McKenney, N. C. 40 to Spring Grove, N. C. 10 to Surry, and Va. 31 into Jamestown. From there it is seven miles to Williamsburg and 12 miles over the Colonial Parkway to Yorktown. FOR THOSE who like their traveling and sightseeing a little closer home, outstanding on the list of events in the Piedmont area is the Albemarle Centennial Celebration, May 11-18. A name for every day of the week and a scheduling of four parades have been announced. They are: Saturday, May 11: Saddle Club Day and Horse Show; 12: Faith of Our Fathers Day; 13: Gov ernor’s Day; 14: Industry Day; 15: Diversified Agriculture Day, with a mammoth parade; 16: Youth and Education Day, with a parade; 17: Good Neighbor Day; and 18: Armed Forces Day, with a parade. A note of interest to those who travel west ward in the North State during May: Spring stays Jate in the mountain country, with the most lavish display of blooming laurel, rhododendron and azalea in late May and early June. The Oconaluftee Indian village at Cherokee opens its season May 17 and continues through October 31. WANT A FREE tourist map? The North Caro lina official 1957 edition shows important new roads and bridges from the Great Smoky Moun tains to Cape Hatteras. The map lists roadside parks, designates state and national parks, forests, parkways, and other recreational areas. Request your free copy from the State Advertising Di vision, P. O. Box 2719, Raleigh, N. C. Store Has Elastic Anchor Seat Covers An automobile seat cover that can be installed in less than five minutes is being marketed by Firestone dealers and stores. The covers, called “Show-Off,” are available at the Company store, corner Franklin and Marietta, and at other Firestone outlets in the area. The product comes in various patterns and in transparent or opaque blue and green. “Price of this seat cover is lower than average because there is no installation fee,” Charles Moore, local Firestone store manager points out. Conventional spring clips have been replaced by elastic anchor straps and hooks, allowing a snug fit at all times. Seams have been moved from corners and backrests, resulting in longer wear. The new covers are made to fit cars from-1949 through 1957 models. Headed for New York? A note from the plant’s travel informa tion service makes this remind er: There are 23 museums in New York City, including the world- famous Metropolitan Museum of Art. All the museums are open nearly every day and admittance is free to most of them. FIRESTONE TEXTILES P. O. BOX 551 GASTONIA, N. C. SEC. 34.66 P. L. & R. U. S. POSTAGE PAID GASTONIA, N. C. PERMIT NO. 29 Mrs. Ethel Neal, winder tender, and Mr. Neal attended the Azalea Festival in Wilmington, N. C., April 6. While in Wilming ton they visited Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Conner and family. Mr. Conner is a brother of Mrs. Neal. Mrs. Viola Webb, yarn packer, had as week end guests Mr. and Mrs. Parnell Lewis of Black Mountain, N. C. Mrs. Lewis is a sister of Mrs. Webb. Mrs. Blanche Hollis, winder tender, and Mr. Hollis had as guests on a week end in April, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Blackston of Belmont. Form 3547 Requested
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