Record #:

42800

Author(s):

Saunders, Trudy Haywood

Abstract:

In 1922, Walter Lefler began selling hot dogs out of his country store and gas station. In 2013, jimmy and Laura Anderson purchased the business located on Highway 73, three miles outside Mount Gilead.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 88 Issue 8, January 2021, p40-42 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mount Gilead--Description and travel; Restaurants--Mount Gilead

Record #:

43165

Author(s):

Saunders, Trudy Haywood

Abstract:

In 1987, the town of Star was officially designated a Christmas Town by the U.S. Postal Service. A contest is conducted each year to decide the annual holiday postmark.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 89 Issue 7, Decenber 2021, p192-198 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

postmarks--holiday; Star (N.C.); Montgomery County--Description and travel

Record #:

44471

Author(s):

Saunders, Trudy Haywood

Abstract:

As a way to have fun and educate others about Appalachian regional dance, Kim Ross started J Creek Cloggers in 2009. their shows have attracted people from all over the country and many parts of the world.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 57 Issue 7, July 2025, p8-10, il

Subject(s):

Dancing--Clogging; Clogging