Record #:

11746

Author(s):

Seay, Majel Ivey

Abstract:

Ivey describes the aims and purposes of Penderlea, a planned farm community being built in Pender County to improve poor living conditions of people brought on by the Depression. The first one hundred families will be in residence within the next three months.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 2 Issue 11, Aug 1934, p2

Subject(s):

Planned communities--Pender County; Penderlea (Pender County)

Record #:

11747

Author(s):

Wohl, Stanley H.

Abstract:

Andrew Johnson was born in poverty in Raleigh in 1808. Most people know him only as the man who became President after Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Wohl recounts his successes, including passage of the Homestead Act.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 2 Issue 11, Aug 1934, p7, 22, por

Subject(s):

Presidents--United States--Biography; Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Record #:

11748

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Julian Price is president of Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company of Greensboro. He discusses current economic conditions in the state and his insurance company.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 2 Issue 11, Aug 1934, p8-9, por

Subject(s):

Price, Julian, 1867-1946

Record #:

11749

Author(s):

Montgomery, Frank A., Jr.

Abstract:

Montgomery discusses North Carolina's oyster industry, which has a yearly value of $100,000.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 2 Issue 11, Aug 1934, p18, 22, il

Subject(s):

Oyster industry; Oyster fisheries

Record #:

11750

Author(s):

Lucas, Wade H.

Abstract:

In this continuing series of biographical sketches of members of the state legislature, Lucas discusses J. Robert Young, who represents Harnett County in the State House of Representatives.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 2 Issue 11, Aug 1934, p19, 22, por

Subject(s):

Young, James Robert, 1896-1977; Legislators--Harnett County