Murder Charge Is Dropped In Patrick County Case
In Patrick County Court, 69 year old Ararat resident Millian McMillian was cleared of murder charges tied to the July 2 shooting of Donnie Wayne Goins. Goins had allegedly broken into the home of Cora Young and pursued her before McMillian shot him in his yard with a 12 gauge shotgun. Witnesses testified Goins threatened McMillian and ripped a telephone from the wall. Judge George B Cooley ruled McMillian appeared to defend his home and released him from further grand jury action.
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Patrickney Court
Everge
Ralymory
Millian
Ararat
Donnie Wayne Goins
Goins
S. Cora Young
McMillian
Young
Mc Millian
Patrick County
E. T. McNamee
George B Cooley
Grand Jury
Our Crops Can Make It Now County Crops Get Renewed Lease On Life
Surry County farmland, slowed by dry weather, received 1.16 inches of rain over the weekend, aiding growth. County agent Charlies Jackson says crops can mature this year but tobacco output may drop 10 to 15 percent, possibly under 14 million pounds, with higher prices aiding farmers. Wind damaged some standing tobacco west of Dobson Sunday evening, but disease levels remain low across about 8500 acres in the field.
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Surry County
Charlies
Jackson
Dobson
Weekend police report shows nine arrests and quiet period
Police logged nine arrests last week with five for auto violations including two drunken driving charges and three for public drunkenness. One case involved a city ordinance violation. Corn crops benefited from weekend rains though some stalk bottoms show burning while tobacco sales approach in August and September market openings.
Dee Richard Nichols 62 Dies Of Heart Attack Funeral Today
The funeral for Dee Richard Nichols age 62 of 1196 S Franklin Rd is set for today at 2 pm at Moody Funeral Chapel. He died Sunday morning at home from a heart attack. Born in Surry County to John and Lavada White Nichols, he was a house painter and Mount Airy Church of Christ member. Survived by wife Alma Williamson Nichols, two daughters, stepmother Lula Jennings Nichols, four sisters, a brother, and several half siblings. Burial at Rocky Ford Christian Church Cemetery.
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Dee Richard Nichols
S. Franklin Rd
Et Moody
Surry County
John and
Lavada White Nichols
Mount Airy
Alma Williamson Nichols
Charles Harris
Ronnie Marion
Lula Jennings Nichols
Florence, S. C
Rayvon Evans
Hich Point
Banks Todd
Thomasville
Odessa Freeman
Dobson
Maggie Tickie
Sanford
Alonzo Nichols
Rocky Ford Christian Church Cemetery
Hurricane aid approved for North Carolina farmers
The U S Department of Agriculture approved funds to help North Carolina farmers recover from Agnes flood damage. Initial $200000 allocated with $10000 for Surry County. Aid requires about 20 percent landowner cost share. Applications accepted at Surry ASCS in Dobson basement through August 18. Technical work by Surry Soil Conservation Service. Outstanding erosion and topsoil loss along Yadkin River areas noted.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
Surry County
Surry Ascs
Taylor Inman
Surry Soil Conservation Services
Dobson
Inman
Reserve Unit Ends Two-Week Army Training Encampment
Members of the Mount Airy Army Reserve company returned home Saturday after a two week training at Fort Jackson South Carolina. The unit conducted basic and advanced infantry training taking over duties of active Army trainees and aided 209 trainees during the camp. Commanded by Capt. Joseph K. Harrell the unit included First Sergeant Edward G. Stevens and other staff such as SFC Charlies Freeman, SFC Leonard Guins, SFC McKinley Collins, SFC Edward M. Armfield Jr., and SFC Jack R. Morton with Ronnie G. Westmoreland Ron Thomas and others serving in roles from mess steward to supply sergeant. More details on Page 12.
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Mount Airy
Fort Jackson
Joseph K. Harrell
Ridgeview Road
Edward G
Ronnie G. Westmoreland
East Bend
David L. Thomas
Dobson Mill Road
Pilot Mountain
Dollar Days Arrive Friday In Mount Airy
Mount Airy readies a semi annual Dollar Days sales event spanning Friday through Monday. Merchants expect strong back to school demand and summer clearance on clothing shoes and garden items. Local police plan enhanced traffic control and parking guidance to handle crowds.
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Mount Airy
Greate
Funeral for J. S. Lawson Held at Pinnacle Baptist
The 68 year old retired farmer John Samuel Lawson of Pinnacle died yesterday at Forsyth Memorial Hospital Winston-Salem. Born in Stokes County to Candy and Emily Brown Lawson he is survived by his wife Mae Ola Adkins Lawson three daughters Mary Jane Norma Jean and Joyce L Whitaker all of Pinnacle three sons Samuel Grey William Roger and Randall Dale Lawson all of Pinnacle one sister Myrtle L. Lane of Pinnacle and three brothers Will Charlie Lawson of Pinnacle and Walter Lawson of Tobaccoville. Burial will be in Pinnacle Baptist Church Cemetery.
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John Samuel Lawson
Route 1
Pinnacle
Pinnacle Baptist Church
Forsyth Memorial Hospital
Winston-Salem
Stokes County
Candy and
Emily Brown Lawson
Mae Ola Adkins Lawson
Mary Jane Lawson
Norma Jean Lawson
Joyce L. Whitaker
Samuel Grey
William Roger
Randall Dale Lawson
Myrtle L. Lane
Will
Charlie Lawson
Walter Lawson
Tobaccoville
Church Cemetery
Miss Mount Airy Pageant Dinner Set at Biu-Vue
The annual dinner for the 1972 Miss Mount Airy Pageant contestants will be held at 7 30 p m Thursday at Biu Vue Restaurant. Jaycees and Jaycettes, sponsors of the pageant and contestants, will attend.
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Biu-Vue
Jaycees
Jaycettes
Surry Agent Urges Early Leaf Topping
Tobacco specialist Jack Waddell of the Surry farm agents staff says early topping at the button stage yields about 200 more pounds per acre than topping in full bloom. Tests show early topping with a contact chemical followed by a systemic chemical produced 213 extra pounds per acre valued at 141 dollars more than standard methods.
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Jack Waddell
Surry
Sanctuary Expansion at Mount Carmel Baptist Church
Groundbreaking for a new sanctuary attached to the Mount Carmel Baptist Church education building on Route 5 occurred Sunday at noon. Lonnie Brown led the building committee and construction is planned to start early this month with a February 1973 completion target. Architect Tom Hutchens of Statesville designed the project. committee members include Bob Hodgin and Frances Gillespie among others.
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Mount Carmel Baptist Church
Route 5
Lonnie Brown
Brown
Bob Hodgin
Frances Gillespie
Maude Stepp
W. T. Brown
Walter Brown, Jr
Howard Gillespie
Paul Chilton
Okie Sheets
Bernie Phillips
Thurmond Clark
Earnest Easter
Otis Vernon
People's Bank Amends Application In Surry
The People's Bank of North Carolina based in Madison amended its application on file with the State Banking Department. The original request to establish a branch on Atkins and Crutchfield streets in Surry County was extended and approved for a branch location at the southwest corner of North Main and Wolts streets.
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People's Bank of North Carolina
Madison
State Banking Department of North
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Admont
Lebanon Street
Border Belt
Old Belt
Stoneville
D. R. Nichols
Yadkin River
SPC
Leonard Goins
SSG
Haywood Bowman
Joe Simmons
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J. S. Lawson
Tom Hutchens
Statesville
Hutchens
Enterprises
SE Ak? Re Eanene
M. M. Goss
People’s Bank
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