Sutter-Yuba County Biographies

CARROLL WILBER HIXSON

Transcribed by: Kathy Sedler

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            An experienced, wide-awake business man, whose executive ability, 
combined with a personality adapted to command and to hold patronage, has had 
much to do with the success of the important concern he has the honor to 
represent, is Carroll Wilber Hixson, for some time the popular manager of the 
enterprising Van Arsdale Mercantile Company of Yuba City.  He is a native son, 
born at San Francisco on December 22, 1903, the son of W. F. and Ella V. 
(Tackitt) Hixson.  His family came to Yuba City about 1904, and the father 
conducts the barber shop in the Western Hotel at Marysville.
            Carroll Hixson went to both the grammar and the high schools, and 
for a while worked at various occupations, eventually coming as a 
general-utility man into this store of which he later became the manager.  He 
was ready, early and late, to do his duty by those who furnished him the 
opportunity for advancement; and working his way up through the various grades, 
he was finally offered the post as manager of the fast-expanding concern.  His 
deep interest in everything that pertains to the growth, prosperity and 
permanent welfare of both town and county, and his personal concern for the 
interests of patrons who deal with him, have enabled him to win for his company 
an increasingly liberal patronage, and to exert an exceptional influence in 
local affairs.  He had charge of the company from September, 1922, until July, 
1923, when the majority stock changed hands.  He still remains with the company, 
in which he has an interest.
            Fraternally, Mr. Hixson is a member of the Woodmen of the World.  He 
is fond of outdoor life, and enjoys fishing and hunting.
 
History of Yuba and Sutter Counties, Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, 1924
p . 988