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for The State Vol. 1 Issue 47, Apr 1934
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Abstract:
One of North Carolina's greatest runners during the 1920s was Paul Simpson of Burlington. He participated in the first Los Angeles to New York City race, the famous \"bunion derby,\" and finished 36th out of 199 runners. In 1929, he finished 5th over the same course. He later raced a horse from Burlington to Morehead City.
Abstract:
Robert Hanes, a banker and legislator, is the subject of this biographical sketch. He has represented Forsyth County for three terms, two in the House and one in the Senate, but is not running for reelection in 1935. Hanes is president of Wachovia Bank and Trust Company.