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Reuben. B. Robertson is honored with Man of the South award for 1950

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  • Reuben B. Robertson was named 1950’s “Man of the South” and was honored during a December 16th banquet. Many came forward to speak highly of Robertson creating a retrospect of his life service. Free Enterprise and the Community – a Case History was the theme of the night. More than 150 businessmen, educators, public officials, and Champion representatives from near and far attended the banquet held at the Battery Park Hotel in Asheville. More information about this photograph can be found in the Champion publication The Log. Click the link in the “Related Materials” field to view the article on pages 24 – 29.