Record #:

10400

Author(s):

Mincher, Ruth

Abstract:

In 1966, Vida Munden Nixon lived outside Bailey, N.C., on a small farm and wrote poems. Hundreds of Mrs. Nixon's poems have been set to music and used in national contests during her later years. Her success in these contests helped her gain a job on the editorial staff of The Gospel Song Publishing Association of America, Inc. where she continues to write poems.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 34 Issue 14, Dec 1966, p9, 31, por

Subject(s):

Nixon, Vida Munden; Poets, North Carolina; Popular music--Writings and publishing--North Carolina

Record #:

10401

Author(s):

Doggett, James A.

Abstract:

In 1964, the P.H. Hanes Knitting Company and the Shamrock Hosiery Mills merged to create the P.H. Hanes & Company. These two clothing manufactures broke sales records after the merger, with a ten percent profit increase during the first year. The merger produced a large firm with public stock that intended to increase the value of stock dependent upon the expected increase in consumer demand for clothing that occurred for the rest of the decade.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 34 Issue 14, Dec 1966, p10, 18

Subject(s):

Clothing Trade--Winston-Salem; P.H. Hanes Knitting Co. (Winston-Salem)

Record #:

10402

Author(s):

Seawell, H.F. \"Chub\", Jr.

Abstract:

Carthage is a cross roads in the cosmopolitan world. Carthage, a small city and the seat of Moore County, is located in the Sand Hills of the state. Yet, the city has been home to many important people, such as a railroad company president, two Superior Court judges, one Supreme Court justice, and three runner-ups for State Governor. Cathage was once home to Dr. George Glasscock, cousin of George Washington.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 34 Issue 14, Dec 1966, p12

Subject(s):

Carthage--Description and Travel