Scan 5
Miller's Shelby, N.C., City Directory [1937/1938], 1937
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1SHELBY, N. C.
3INTRODUCTION
5Southern Directory Company, publisher of the Shelby city directory, takes pleasure in presenting the 1937-38 edition to the general public. A large force of trained enumerators and solicitors worked diligently in the preparation of this directory and we are confident that the result is an authentic and useful city directory.
7The publishers have worked in cooperation with a special committee of the Shelby Lions Club to the end of building this directory along lines which, in their opinion, would best serve the public.
9Confidence in the growth of Shelby, in its wealth, industry and population, as well as in the advancement of its municipal and social activities, will be created as sections of this directory is consulted, for, truly, the directory is a mirror reflecting Shelby to the world.
11Your attention is invited to those names appearing in DISPLAY BLACK TYPE throughout the directory as they are the responsible, enterprising, advertising business men who take pride in sustaining the city directory and who have made this publication possible.
13POPULATION
15The estimated population of Shelby is 15,064, based on the number of individuals found by actual canvass at each residence. Territory immediately adjacent, which is part of the city, as far as business and social life are concerned, is included in the directory.
17FIVE MAJOR DEPARTMENTS
19The several essential departments are arranged in the following order.
21THE MISCELLANEOUS DIRECTORY, containing valuable information concerning Local, State and National Governments, Churches, Schools, Colleges, Clubs, etc., included in pages 7 to 10.
23THE NUMERICAL TELEPHONE DIRECTORY, listing telephone subscribers by telephone numbers can be found beginning with page 11.
25THE ALPHABETICAL LIST OF NAMES of residents, business firms and corporations is included starting on page 101.
27THE CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY is included in pages 269 to 280. This department lists the various manufacturing,
29(Continued on Page 6)
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