Record #:

15235

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Fayetteville is staging a mammoth historical celebration this week, commemorating among other things the 200th anniversary of the settling of the Cape Fear area by the Scotch and the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the Federal Constitution by the State of North Carolina.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 7 Issue 26, Nov 1939, p3, f

Subject(s):

Anniversaries--Fayetteville; United States. Constitution

Record #:

17585

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

Lawrence recounts the life of Walter Clark, whom he describes as \"one of the hardest-working, brainiest men that North Carolina ever produced.\"

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 7 Issue 26, Nov 1939, p16-17, 26, por

Subject(s):

Clark, Walter M. (McKenzie), 1846-1924

Record #:

17586

Author(s):

McAfee, Hoyt

Abstract:

Virginia Dale, born Virginia Paxton in Charlotte, was, with her sister Frances, known as the Dancing Paxtons in the early days of her career in entertainment. Hollywood beckoned, and the sisters went their separate ways. Virginia is now a rising star and recently landed her best part to date, the female lead in the Jack Benny comedy \"Buck Benny Rides Again.\"

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 7 Issue 26, Nov 1939, p19, 28, por

Subject(s):

Motion picture actors and actresses; Dale, Virginia, 1917-1994