The movement to establish a great summer resort at Roaring Gap in the beautiful Blue Ridge country is to be a state-wide enterprise. Originated here, the plan has assumed great proportions, and there is every indication that it will have spirited support and will be carried out in line with the program laid down. Greensboro entered into the big undertaking Saturday when a number of representatives of that city toured Roaring Gap and gave it full inspection and learned well its many attractive features. It is stated that the Gate City group was delighted with what they saw, and it is believed that the proposition will have endorsement and practical encouragement from that community.
Among the Greensboro party were E.B. Jeffress, Earle Godbay, R.G. Vaughan, A.M. Scales, Clem Wright, Paul Schenk, Mr. Bush, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Watkins, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Norman Wills. Many of the Greensboro delegation were accompanied by their wives.
Among the representatives from Winston-Salem were Mayor James G. Hanes, H.G. Chatham and J.G. Jerome.
The trip to and from Roaring Gap was greatly enjoyed, and the restful period spent on the lofty mountain top were the resort is to be developed proved a happy experience. Conditions for the enterprise were found to be ideal. Greensboro visitors apparently were as deeply and favorably impressed as the company of Winston-Salem people who went there several weeks ago.
Following Greensboro, other cities, it is expected, will send delegations to see the Roaring Gap wonders and to pass their judgment on the proposed undertaking. High Point, in all probability, will be the next to make the trip and then will come Statesville, Charlotte, Lexington and Thomasville. When the list of communities in this section is exhausted, the program will be extended to the eastern sections, and one by one the various cities will have the chance to observe the marvelous opportunity for recreation and pleasure and health building which Roaring Gap offers.
From the front page of The Winston-Salem Journal, Sept. 11, 1922.
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