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Frank C. Ausband, Attorney; prac-
ticing law in Kernersville since 1954.
Received his B.S. degree from Wake
Forest University in 1946 and his
LL.B. degree from Wake Forest in
1948.

Daughters of the American Revolution.
Community House 1939.
Names listed on page 96

On Tuesday, November 17, 1936 a group of women
met at the home of Mrs. Clay V. Ring, Sr. for the pur-
pose of organizing a chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution. It was decided that the chapter
would be named for Joseph Kerner, a man of means
and influence, a stauch American patriot, industrious
and of firm religious belief and practice.
Mrs. Geraldine Fleshman Pratt was the Organizing
Regent of the new Joseph Kerner Chapter. At this
time (1936) it was noted that eleven of the women were The Linen Closet, owned by C. E. Eller, opened in August, 1966.
direct descendants of Joseph, two were wives of direct Located at 803 East Mountain Street in Kernersville. Our new addition,
The Dressing Room, opened in August, 1970.
descendants, and two associate members were direct de-
scendants. His descendants are proud to be daughters
of that heritage.
The object of this society is to perpetuate the mem-
ory and spirit of the men and women who achieved
American Independence, to promote an enlightened pub-
lic opinion, and to foster patriotic citizeRship. An ap-
plicant for membership must be at least eighteen years
of age. She must be a lineal descendant, through a
valid marriage, of an ancestor who assisted in the
achievement of American Independence.
The first elected Regent of the Joseph Kerner Chap-
ter was Mrs. Clay V. Ring, Sr. and the first Vice Regent
was Mrs .. E. N. Allen. In January 1971, the Joseph Kerner
Chapter had 25 members and one associate member. A
me ting is held the third Saturday of each month. This
chapter is one of 95 chapters in North Carolina. The Donald B. Williams, Accountant located at 333 W est Mountain Street.
present regent of the Joseph Kerner Chapter is Mrs. The- Pictured are: Rebecca A. Lauten, Shirley M. Williams and Donald B.
Williams.
odore C. Kerner; the Vice Regent is Mrs. Robah B.
Kerner.

Duke Power Company (formerly Southern Public Utilities Co.), has
been serving the Kernersville area since July, 1926. More than 15 years ago
the company recognized Kernersville as a high potential growth area. It
began expanding its operations and is still continuing to do so to meet the
ever growing needs for power in the greater Kernersville area. Pictured
are: Ethel W. Wilson, Mary N. Cromer, C. Wiley Cruise, Curtis E. Cook,
Louise Edwards and Pharis C. Brinkley.

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