April 18, 1952 by Fred Morgan

    Managed largely by Mr. Starnes with some assistance from Mike Peeler, the Opera House obtained

    better quality productions than any other city in the territory.  Mr. Starnes, an optometrist, maintained

    an optical shop upstairs near the entrance to the auditorium and G.D.B. Reynolds had a law office in

    the building.  In the spring and off-season months, the auditorium was utilized for commencement

    exercises, political rallies, lectures, conventions and so on.

    Stanly Enterprise July 8, 1909

    The new Opera House during the coming season will be under the management of Dr. S.B.Kluttz

    and S.D. Arrowood.  Several attractions have already been listed and there is no doubt that these

    young men will make the season a success.                  

    April 18, 1952 by Fred Morgan

    From 1914-1916,  Mssrs. L.O. Parker and J.C. Bostian leased the Opera House space

    for use as a moving picture theater.