Local People Guests and Hospital News Outline
Oxear Shelton of Richmond spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Matt Shaken. Mr and Mrs Gary Pruett hosted Pruett’s parents Posey Jones and family. Matt Shelton returned home after two weeks in Baptist Hospital with pneumonia, condition favorable. C M Shelton and children from Rogers Ford PA visited his mother Fannie Shelton and brother W A Shelton in Winston-Salem. Lt Bill Batlett and Lt Roger Rose visited Dr Roy C Mitchell in Columbus OH. Mrs W Beddingfield and her son and daughter in law visited in Timmonaville, WV. Mrs Marvin Ellie and Mr and Mrs Russell Hale attended C P Elie’s funeral. Mr Ellin would have been 100. He was uncle of Marvin Eis of the city. Mr and Mrs W Beddingfield spent Friday on business in Durham.
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Oxear Shelton
Richmond
Matt
Gary Pruett
Here
Pruett
Posey Jones
Matt Shelton
Baptist Hospital
Shelton
Mya
C. M. Shelton
Rogers Ford, Pa
Mr. Shelton
Fannie Shelton
Maple Street
W. A. Shelton
Winston-Salem
Roy C. Mitchell
Bill Batlett
Roger Rose
Columbus
Ohio
Marvin Ellie
Russell P. Hale
Greensboro
C. P Elie
Ellin
Marvin Eis
W. &. Beddingfield
Fim
Durham
Entre Nous Book Club Meets With Miss Alma Sparger
The Entre Nous Book Club met Wednesday afternoon at Miss Alma M. Sparger’s home on West Pine Street. The Christmas décor featured greenery red candles and berries with a small tree. Dessert ice in poinsettia molds fruit cake and colored mint were served. Mrs Ruth Martin won high score in Rock Mrs George Fawcett received low and Mrs Grover Lovill won visitor’s high score while Mrs Thomas Ashby was awarded low.
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Entre Nous Book Club
Alma M. Sparger
West Pine Street
Rock
Ruth Martin
George Fawcett
Low
Grover Lovill
Thomas Ashby
Beulah Club Plans December Turkey Supper
Beulah Home Demonstration members met in the school house with Mrs. Chester Holder presiding. They reported selling clothing at the November 16 stock sale raising 116.40 for the Beulah Medical Center under construction. Plans include a December 16 turkey supper at 7 pm in the school lunchroom with door tickets and raffle of a Chatham blanket.
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Beulah
Chester Holder
Chub
Beulah Medical Center
Chatham
Marion couple celebrates golden wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Marion of their city celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday November 20 with a dinner at their home. The Marions have six children twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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Charlie Marion
Mrs. Marion
Guilford College Alumni Gather in Pilot Mountain Meeting
Guilford College alumni from Surry County plan a 6:30 p m dinner and report at Pilot Mountain School cafeteria. Attending will be enrolled students and Miss Mildred Marlette, Dean of Women, plus Dean Harvey Ljung. Dr William Wolff, Bowman Gray School of Medicine chemistry professor, and Alumni Association president, will be a guest.
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Guilford College
Surry County
Pilot Mountain School
Surry
Guilford
Mildred Marlette
Harvey Ljung
William Wolff
Bowman Gray School of Medicine
Winston Salem
Bridal shower honors Mrs Doris Vernon hostess
Almer Gammons left the city Saturday and attended a bridal shower Monday night for Jo Ann Hiatt, the honoree. Mrs. Virgie Hiatt led a program of bridal games and bingo. Sixteen guests attended and winners included Mrs Rachel Kirkman Mix Viola Cook Miss Geraldine Gammons Mrs Addie Hintt and Miss Kathleen McBride. Corsage given and refreshments served.
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Mixes Jo Ann Hiatt
Brice Fe
Almer Gammons
Honeed
Aebby Mintt
Doris Vernon
Prest
Virgie Hiatt
Rachel Kirkman
Mix
Viola Cook
Misa Geraldine Gammons
Addie Hintt
Kathleen McBride
Howtexs
Will Operate Service Station
The Bonnertown PTA will operate Central Shell Service at Dixie and Franklin Streets on Saturday and take profits for the day. The group will host a bake sale at 9 a.m. Free candy for visiting children and free coffee with donuts for sale are planned. Proceeds go to the Banner town PTA with volunteers provided by the Bannertown Raritan Club. Public invited for Saturday December 10 profit day.
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Bonnertown Pta
Central Shell
Dixie
Franklin Streets
Bill Bondurant
Bannertown Pta
Charles €. Cooke
Johnny's Shell Service
Central Shell Service
PTA
Bannertown Raritan Club
History of Christmas Carols Across Ages and Lands
The article traces carols from Europe to America, noting origins of Adeste Fideles Away in a Manger God Rest You Merry Gentlemen O Holy Night Silent Night and three American additions It Came Upon a Midnight Clear We Three Kings of Orient Are and O Little Town of Bethlehem with brief biographical notes on Sears Hopkins and Brooks.
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America
Germany
England
France
Austria
Massachusetts
Edmund H. Sears
John Henry Hopkins, Jr
Williamsport
Phillips Brooks
Philadelphia
The
Holy Land
Census Bureau expands Current Population Survey to boost data
The Census Bureau announces a gradual expansion of the Current Population Survey starting in December Tokyo. The move increases monthly interviewed households and expands survey areas to improve federal employment and unemployment statistics. Data remain confidential and not used for taxation or enforcement. Local informant Charles C. Gunter handles data in Mount Airy.
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Joseph R. Nowood
Census Bureau
Charlotte
Charles C. Gunter
Mount Airy
Deposits rise in seven-state region led by North Carolina
More than 13 billion dollars in deposits were recorded by 1,738 banks across seven states by mid year, a seven percent rise from the previous period. North Carolina deposits climbed to 2.129 billion, while population figures show notable growth in the region, with Texas leading the nation.
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U. S. Department of Commerce
Wnrd
Ww. Martin
Charleston, S. C
Carolinas
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Mississippi
Tennessee
Martin
North Carolina
South Carolina
North Carlitta
Texas
Practical Gift Ideas for the Closet and Home
Practical gifts include metal or wooden rack organizers that hold multiple items, white hangers, blouse and belt hangers, and dresser closet sets. Dainty quilted hangers suit women while shape conforming hangers fit men. a full length door mirror and shoe trees improve appearance and longevity. A personal bedroom closet hamper is also a smart choice.
Diversified List of Men's Gifts for Christmas
A guide suggests practical gifts for men including a wool robe, terry cloth shower cover-up with a large pocket, and plaid plastic travel gear. The robe is styled to replace old garments and a waist tie ensures size freedom. Travel case holds five suits and folds for easy packing with matching bags available.
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Lowelier
C M Robertson Dies Of Stroke In Claudville
Charles Milton Robertson 82 died Friday at his Claudville Virginia home after a stroke. A retired carpenter born in Patrick County he lived his life in Claudville. Funeral was Saturday at Hill Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Survived by two sisters Mary Jane Robertson natural Bridge and G W Smith Kibler and a brother Romiles Robertson Kibler.
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Charles Milton Robertson
Claudville
Patrick County
Wiliam and
Mary Jan Shelor Robertson
Hill Grove Baptist Church
David Hill
Harry Bowman
Mary Jane Robertson
Cloudville
G. W. Smith
Natural Bridge
Romiles Robertson
Kibler
Surry Native Turns Worms Into $10000 Annual Income
Lester Peele of Pilot Mountain route 1 after a severe back injury became a worm farmer in Florence Colorado. He started with 100 dollars in red soil worms and now has about 500 tons of worm castings and inventory worth around 75000 dollars. His story is told in Western Farm Life Magazine by Ralph Taylor under He Wormed His Way to Success. His wife Margaret assists and two half sisters remain in Pilot Mountain.
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Surry County
Florence
Colé
Lester Peele
Mia
W. F. Peele
Pilot Mountain
Route 1
Beth Childrens
J. H. Brown
Peele
Ralph Taylor
Western Farm Life Magazine
Jett and Wood Grocery
Wichita
Kansas
Colo
Margaret
Eisenhower Still Has Fight Left In 1956 Race
In our opinion President Eisenhower cannot be counted out of the 1956 presidential race yet. He retains core support and remains a viable candidate despite challenges and shifting political dynamics.
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Eisenhower
Fragmented OCR Note on Shipment Packing and Injury
Incoherent lines describe packing for shipment and a person named Pete with little time to prevent injury. Mentions 2 percent shelving and that work could worsen an injury. Confusing phrasing suggests an unfinished report or damaged text.
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Alma Sparger
Hein
Eapee tLe
Beulah Club
Charlie Marions
Glamor
Damon
Glagor
Glamori
Glawora
Hamor
Amor
YJ. Money
Bade Fket
Robert L. Walker
Raleigh
Elbert L. Hiatt
John Pierpont
Irving Berlin
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Milnoix
Michigan
California
Radiant Control
Sunder
C. M. Robertson
Parle
Jackson Bros
Ehipment
Peete
Penney's
Luca Li
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