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Vr. Rom R. Pearson U s ns-
Ctta of Wilkes County, and is
mMSkered among North Wllkes-
Miro's most popular business
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^ - Mr. Pearson, although born in
Wilkes County, spent h^s early
years in business in other seo-
'tioas. On January 1st, lt>>, he
same to North Wllkeeboro from
Morganton, N. C., where he was
superintendent of the Drexel
Parniture Co. (or a m\ n'oer of
years, having under his supervis
ion at times approximately three
hundred and fifty men. Upon his
xrrlval here he purchased an In-
-terest in Pearson Bros., another
well known local firm, and was
connected with this business con
cern until the latter part of 1934.
On December 1st, 1934, Mr.
Pearson .established the North
Wilkesboro Grocery Co., of which
he is now sole owner, and which
has shown rapid growth during
the past year. The firm now en
joys a splendid patronage from
the merchants and people
Wilkes and adjoining
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ROM PEARSON
Messrs. Harry and James Pear
son.
Mr. Pearson is a Mason and a
Junior.
Urges U. S. To Prepare
For Future Depressions
Knoxville, Tenn., Oct. 29.—
John G. Wlnant. chairman of the
Federal social security board,
of j holds that business revival gives
counties the nation "the opportunity to
and carries on a large wholesale I prepare for future disaster by
and retail grocery business, j setting aside part of our current
Stocks have teen enlarged until | earnings."
the firm carries everything to : "These are opportunities we
be found in an up-to-date and must not neglect,” he told dele-
modern wholesale and retail 1 gates to the American Municipal
grocery establishment. , association convention here yes-
Mr. Pearson is highly appreci-1 terday. "unless we prefer chao.s
ative of the patronage extended j to order, and waste to thrift.”
him since opening his store, and' He said that old-age .insurance
looks to the future w-lth ntuch j and unemployment compensation
enthusiasm. as provided (or in the social se-
Plaiis are now being made to curity act represent an "honest
move his stock to the new Phil
lips building near the present lo
cation in order that additional
quarters may be secured to car-
effort to give greater security to
the wage earners.”
The thief who looted the
on the firm’s rapidly increas- j strong box of a store in Cadiz.
ing trade. j O., made his getaway with 24 un-
Mr. Pearson is assisted in car- j collectible checks, some of them
vying on his business by his sons, 10 years old.
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- Afford^ WBie« FI®w;
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The Belk orgaTritstion with chief
executive offices in .fjharifttte, ti
noted throughout all;the south
eastern sUtes’for stability and its
large buying power, though each
store acts as an independent ^dnit
and is keenly interested in the'
various communities as it relates
to civic progress, and the ad
vancement of those communities.
For instance, at North Wilkesboro
no concern is more actively inter
ested in all this section than the
management of the Belk store. .
Mr. W. G. Gabriel has been as
sociated with the Belk Company
for the past six years, though he
has eighteen years to his credit in
the mercantile business. Since
coming to North Wilkesboro. Mr.
Gabriel has made many friends
and under his administration the
retail sales have shown an up
ward growth. Quite recently the
store has undergone a complete
overhauling, giving more space for
goods and affording a much better
service for all customers. The
third floor, which is an entirely
new department, will be utilized
for ladies’ ready-to-wear, children’s
and misses’ goods. The lighting j
arrangement is exceptionally fine, 1
the fixtures are most modern. In
fact, the Belk store as it now [
stands is worthy a city several |
times the size of North Wilkes- j
boro. [
i Mr. Gabriel is a native of Ca-|
i tawba county. During the World |
I War he served Uncle Sam for two |
I years in the Marine Corps. He is i
I now Commander of Wilkes Post j
* American Legion. ;
The Belk store, during the busy!
season, gives employment to!
twenty-four people. The three |
floors and basement arc stocked |
with the best the largest markets
have to offer. Mr. Gabriel keeps in
intimate touch with merchandising
Belk’t
Store'
W. G. GABRIEL
conditions. The sales force is com
posed of local people and are boost
ers of tliis trade territory.
No better railroad crossing
sign has ever been devised than
the old one: "Stop, look and list
en.
\
Build That New
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LUMBER PRICES ARE
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There are two excellent reasons why you should build
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home, or remodeling the one in which you now live?
We are in position to quote you lowest prices on build
ing materials of all kinds ... we carry a full and com
plete stock ... and every order is greatly appreciated
and will receive our closest and most prompt atten
tion.
WILKES COUNTY
has made tremendous progress during the past
twenty-five years. North Wilkesboro ihas shown
rapid growth and now has many outstanding
business houses and residences. New homes dot
all the highways and with the help of an abun
dant supply t)f electricity, rural Wilkes County
has shown wonderful progress.
We hope that we may continue to play a part in
the advancement of our native city and county.
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