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Serving the Community

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

The c1v1c organizations of any community play a
vital part in its social, economic, and political life. Citi-
zens of Kernersville have been active participants in
numerous organizations for the betterment of the town.
In June 1968, because of many new industries and
people moving into the Kernersville area, several busi-
ness and professional women saw the need for some
kind of club for women who worked. The Winston-
Salem Business and Professional Women's Club was con-
tacted and they agreed to sponsor a new club m
Kernersville.
On Sept. 11, 1968, a tea was held in the home of
Rosa Lee Collins. After members of the Winston-Salem
Miss Vickie McCollum receiving first scholarship of Business
B. P. W. Club discussed the activities, objectives, and and Professional Womens Club from aomi McCorkindale-1969.
Mary Gale Price, Barbara Rose, aomi McCorkindale, Vickie Mc-
aims, it was decided that this was the kind of club the Collum, Bertha Long, Nannette Creasy.
Kernersville women wanted. A meeting was held Octo-
ber 10, 1968, at the home of Naomi McCorkindale for the
purpose of organizing a B.P.W. Club in Kernersville.
Rosa Lee Collins was elected President. The club char-
ter was signed March 31, 1969.
One of the Club's annual civic participation proj-
ects is assisting the Forsyth Branch of the North Caro-
lina Chapter, National Cystic-Fibrosis Research Foun-
dation, with house-to-house campaigns in fund raising
for research. Another project of the club is to present a
$100 scholarship to a girl from the Kernersville area at
East Forsyth High School each spring. Vicky McCullum
and Gwen Rohath have been recipients of this award.
National Business Women's Week is observed each
October when the local club recognizes the "Business
and Professional Woman of the Year". The first recipient
of this award was Mrs. Boyd Stafford - 1970.
The Kernersville Rest Home is a sixty-bed facility that started opera-
tions under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Winsted in July, 1965,
with a staff of 26 employees. \Ve offer a 24-hour service to the aged and
infirmed with personalized care for each guest. May we have the privilege
of serving you and your loved ones. Pictured are: Lucy Smith, Allie Harrell,
Shirley Robertson, Mary Mason, Mr. Winsted, Edith Jones, Virgie Carter,
Edna James, Kay Honaker and Mary Ellen Castle.

White Shield Discount Center opened in
Kernersville in May, 1967, bringing the
first discount store to Kernersville. Buying
direct from the manufacturer allows lowest
prices and fresh merchandise on health and
beauty aids. The store is managed by
Clara Ammen, assisted by Peggy Crews.
Kirk and Becky Varner are the owners.

The Kernersville Plant of Burlington
Socks dates back to April, 1949, with the
merger of plants from Asheboro, N. C. and
Independence, Virginia. The plant was lo-
cated on Main Street until January, 1962,
when it moved to its present location.
Today Burlington Socks is the leader in
the manufacturing of men's hosiery.

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