Evening star., 1950-07-12
Readers Clearing House
Conducted by BETSY CASWELL

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NORTH CAROLINA.
from Mrs. X. II. r., Falls
Church,
To Mrs. ]. s., Washington: We
lived during the war for i've years
in nston-Salem. but we went
to Greensboro for shopping trips
and for entertainment. While
Greensboro Is smaller than Win
ston-Salem In population, 1t has,
however, q big-city character that
is entirely lacking in winston
Salem.
The suburban areas In Winston
Salem can hardly be excelled. very
nice houses ct lower prices than
In Washington and apartments
with garden-like surroundings
We are not familiar with the sub
urban area around Greensboro,
but they probably viii be similar
Transportation facilities are ideal
in both cities.
II you enjoy eating out, go to
q show, or go shopping in large
department stores, then Green's
boro is your preference. Green's
boro is on the main railroad line.
fFrons M. S. B., Takoma Park.J
I lived in Greensboro most Of
my life, in fact until 7 married
last winter, and I thought perhaps
I could answer your questions.
After living in Washington, I
believe you win find Greensboro
a very nice place to live. There
are many nice residential neigh
borhoods. many new developments
with nearby shopping centers,
good transportation and nice up
town shopping center with a wide
choice and variety Of stores. Two
women's colleges bring many
grand programs. lectures and mu-
sical entertainment to add to the
regular entertainment offered to
the public by movies. sports, bal!
games, and indoor sports. If you
like golf, there are two extra-nice
courses and two country clubs.
The cost Of living is about the
same as in Washington. In some
cases you will find the cost lower
since the winter is warmer.
There are several building
projects very much like the ones
around here. Most of the projects
are new and rent from as low as
$45 per month to around $95 per
month. These are unfurnished
units, so you can see it runs
somewhat cheaper than around
Washington. Since Greensboro is
a fast growing city, they are al
ways building more housing prof.
ectS.
Although I have never lived in
Winston-Salem, I have been
there many times. It isn't as
friendly as Greensboro. However,
there are many nice residential
areas. and better hospitals than
IN Greensboro. The shopping
center isn't as large and the
choice Is much smaller, in fact, I
have tried to shop there and only
had success one time.
To go back to the advantages
OF Greensboro, it is in q more
central location, not far from the
beach or from the mountains.
There are good train connections
straight to New York or Florida.
would suggest that you write
to the Chamber of Commerce for
more information and probably
pictures which could help you
in your decision.
(From Mrs. S. J. X, Chevy Chase
Since have spent q good part
Of my growing up years in Wins
ton-Salem, and went to school
(college) in Greensboro, I was
particularly interested in your re-
quest.
I can't be specific about apart
ment developments in Greensboro,
but I know Of two of the sort you
mentioned in Winston-Sal Col
lege Village and Twin Castles. Col
lege Village is much the nicer of
the two.
i I personally woud prefer Green's
boro to Winston-Salem. Winston
Salem is a very wealthy commu-
nifty, and because its government
has been dominated for years by
a wealthy conservative sort, ]
don't consider it nearly so pro-
gressive town. Although Green's
boro. too, has wealthy industrial
lists, the extremes of wealth and
poverty are not so apparent, max
ing for pleasanter middle class
living. Living costs are about the
same. perhaps rents and services
bit CHEAPER in North roro1;ro