Record #:

15060

Author(s):

Johnson, J. Talbot

Abstract:

Two thousand descendants of the early Scotch settlers and founders of Old Bethesda Presbyterian Church, near the town of Aberdeen, North Carolina, gathered to celebrate the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of this old church.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 8 Issue 19, Oct 1940, p1-2, 26, f

Subject(s):

Historic churches--Old Bethesda; Anniversaries--Old Bethesda

Record #:

15061

Author(s):

Dean, G.E.

Abstract:

One of the most valuable beacons on the Atlantic coast stands on Bodie Island, below Nag's Head, on the waters of Oregon Inlet. Bodie Island light fills a dangerous gap between Cape Henry, Virginia and Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and holds the distinction of standing on the first tract of beach property sold in Dare County.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 8 Issue 19, Oct 1940, p7, f

Subject(s):

Lighthouses--Bodie Island

Record #:

15062

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

Colonel Leonidas L. Polk was a great North Carolinians who rendered invaluable service along many lines. In the days of Reconstruction, Polk sponsored a provision for the establishment of a State Department of Agriculture. He also introduced the resolution providing a committee to consider the feasibility of establishing an institution for the higher education of women.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 8 Issue 19, Oct 1940, p11, 25, por

Subject(s):

Reconstruction (1865-1877)--North Carolina; Polk, L.L. (Leonidas Lafayette), 1837-1892