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Story July 28, 1949

Marion Progress

Marion, Mcdowell County, North Carolina

What is this article about?

Robin Hood, experienced banker and son of North Carolina's Bank Commissioner, is appointed Executive Vice-President of The First National Bank of Marion, succeeding M. L. Campbell, effective on or before September 1.

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ROBIN HOOD ACCEPTS BANK POSITION HERE

Robin Hood, Cashier of the Northwestern Bank of Hickory, has been elected Executive Vice-President of The First National Bank of Marion, to fill the vacancy made by the resignation of M. L. Campbell, who resigned some months ago on account of his health. The new officer of the Bank will assume his duties on or prior to September 1.

Hood has a banking background, having been closely connected with banking all of his life. He is the son of Gurney P. Hood, Commissioner of Banks of North Carolina.

Hood attended State College and the University of North Carolina. He is a banker by profession, having taken a post graduate course in Banking and Investments at the University, and having had wide experience in Banks in Raleigh, Taylorsville, Boone, Gatesville, and Hickory. Before coming to Hickory in 1946, he was Cashier and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank of Gates for five years.

What sub-type of article is it?

Biography Personal Triumph

What themes does it cover?

Triumph Family

What keywords are associated?

Banking Appointment Executive Promotion North Carolina Banks Robin Hood Career Background

What entities or persons were involved?

Robin Hood M. L. Campbell Gurney P. Hood

Where did it happen?

Marion, North Carolina

Story Details

Key Persons

Robin Hood M. L. Campbell Gurney P. Hood

Location

Marion, North Carolina

Event Date

On Or Prior To September 1

Story Details

Robin Hood, a seasoned banker from Hickory, is promoted to Executive Vice-President at The First National Bank of Marion after M. L. Campbell's resignation due to health issues. Hood's background includes education at State College and UNC, postgraduate studies in banking, and experience in multiple North Carolina banks since before 1946.

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