Record #:

14969

Author(s):

Montgomery, Frank A., Jr.

Abstract:

The oyster industry has been elevated to a position of great importance in the commercial fishery business of North Carolina. Due to the rapidly increasing consumption of oysters, which has badly depleted the supply of natural beds in North Carolina, the State Department of Conservation has been making an effort to rehabilitate existing beds and encourage new beds in the sound along the coast by the transplantation of seed oysters.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 10 Issue 31, Jan 1943, p3, 20, f

Subject(s):

Oyster fisheries

Record #:

15382

Author(s):

Montgomery, Frank A., Jr.

Abstract:

The Brigade Boys Club began in Wilmington around 1896. Colonel Walker Taylor organized the group for boys seeking recreation. Eventually it developed into a resource for poorer Wilmington boys to enjoy companionship and learn about civic responsibility.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 3 Issue 10, Aug 1935, p1-2, il

Subject(s):

Youth--Recreation

Record #:

15535

Author(s):

Montgomery, Frank A., Jr.

Abstract:

The natural range of the alligator extends as far north as the coastal swamps of the southeastern part of North Carolina. Montgomery relates some interesting facts about their habits.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 2 Issue 52, May 1935, p3, il

Subject(s):

Alligators

Record #:

11519

Author(s):

Montgomery, Frank A., Jr.

Abstract:

Near Wilmington, on the eastern shore of the Cape Fear River, stands an old, moss-covered cypress tree. It has stood there for over two centuries. For mariners it is a landmark indicating that the end of the voyage is in sight. When the tree was sighted, the captain would order that a dram of grog be issued to the crew, hence the name \"Dram Tree.\"

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 1 Issue 44, Mar 1934, p5, il

Subject(s):

Baldcypress--Wilmington; Historic trees--Wilmington

Record #:

11529

Author(s):

Montgomery, Frank A., Jr.

Abstract:

The Venus flytrap is one of the strangest plants in the world. It grows only in North Carolina's coastal region. It will swallow all kinds of things, but discards all those which it cannot digest.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 1 Issue 48, Apr 1934, p8, il

Subject(s):

Venus flytrap

Record #:

11532

Author(s):

Montgomery, Frank A., Jr.

Abstract:

Bald Head Island is one of North Carolina's most isolated and least-frequented coastal areas. Montgomery describes the island, where it rarely snows or gets cold, but instead supports an almost tropical growth of vegetation and flora.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 1 Issue 49, May 1934, p7, il

Subject(s):

Bald Head Island--Description and travel

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 #:

11758

Author(s):

Montgomery, Frank A., Jr.

Abstract:

For years pine trees were used in the naval stores and turpentine industry. Now a new use for them has developed--the synthetic camphor industry.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 2 Issue 14, Sept 1934, p7, il

Subject(s):

Camphor industry and trade