Historical society to have panel discussion at roller mill
Published 12:02 am Friday, April 10, 2015
The Historical Society of South Rowan on Sunday will have a panel discussion that includes memories from former employees of China Grove Cotton Mills.
The program will be at the China Grove Roller Mill and is open to the public. It will begin at 2 p.m.
The panelists for the event are: John Allison, Ronnie Bell, Don Bringle, Gigi Bringle, Julie Deal, Merle Harrington, Bobby Talbert, Ralena Talbert, and Roger Withers. The program will include memories and stories from the panelists as well as questions from attendees.
Refreshments and tours of the China Grove Roller Mill will follow.
The China Grove Cotton Mills Company was formed in 1920 and operated in China Grove at its location on Thom Street in China Grove until it merged with Dixie Yarns in 1986. During its 66 year history, it was a leading producer of knitting and weaving yarns and by the 1960’s a producer of quality combed sales yarn for the sewing thread industry. A residential and business community grew up around the mill as well.
