Haywood’s Jewelers Business celebrates 60th birthday CHARLES BOOTHE Staff Writer Sep 5, 2013 Sep 5, 2013 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save CHARLES BOOTHE Staff Writer On Sept. 3, 1953, a new business opened on Franklin Street in Rocky Mount.kAmp7E6C e_ J62CD[ :E :D DE:== E9C:G:?8 :? 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