Kiwanis State Induction Rites at Reeves YMCA
Mount Airy Kiwanis Club holds annual officer installation at Reeves YMCA during ladies night with F. C. Carver of Winston-Salem presiding. New officers include Ralph Boyles as president and Garland Warren as vice president, with John K. Lockhart secretary and Ed McGee treasurer.
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Reeves Ymca
Mount Airy Kiwanis Club
F. C. Carver
Winston-Salem
Carolinas
Statesville Kiwanis Club
Ralph Boyles
Garland Warren
John K. Lockhart
Ed McGee
P. D. Cain
Club
Robert C. Poplin
Lewis B. Webb
R. M. Caldwell
Ross Francisco
Howard Morris
C. J. Johnson
Charles Vaughn
Big City Control Could Ruin State Says Snow
Senator George K. Snow of Mount Airy says the Little Federal plan to re allocate North Carolina’s House seats from 120 to 100 risks surrendering state government to organized big city blocs. He notes Surry County would gain a representative and possibly a senator, while a failure forces rotating representation among Stokes Ashe and Alleghany counties. Page 6.
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North Carolina
House of Representatives
Penate
George K. Snow
Mount Aury
General Assembly
N. C. House
Ater
Surry County
Stokes Ashe
Alleghany
Snow
Stokes, Ashe
Allesbury
Shoals Mechanic Killed When Car Hits Bridge Support
Howard E. Scott, 44, a mechanic from route 2 Pinnacle Shoals, was killed after his 1952 Chevrolet veered from US 52 onto a concrete bridge support near Pilot Mountain. He was pronounced dead at Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem after being freed from wreckage and transported by ambulance. The crash occurred as Scott traveled from the highway onto the ramp toward Pilot Mountain en route to the bank. Authorities, including Patrolman R. W. Farlow, investigated the cause of veering into the support.
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Route 2
Pinnacle
Shoals
Pilot Mountain
Howard E. Scott
Cox Funeral Home
Baptist Hospital
Winston-Salem
R. W. Farlow
Scott
Gordon
US 52
Pitot Mountain
Cate
Mount Airy
Kytandere
Fatal Collision Shocks Mount Airy Community
A 67 year old Mount Airy resident, Ella Leone Sidden Johnson, died after a car collided with a heavy tractor trailer at US 52 bypass near Mount Airy at about 7 40 p.m. She had earlier suffered a foot injury from a dropped pair of scissors. Patrolman Whitener charged driver Elwood Herman Bartlett of Galax with manslaughter and reckless driving. Bartlett posted bond and was released pending trial. Johnson survived by four sons and two daughters in law, a brother and a sister, with burial planned at Moody Funeral Home locally.
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Route 5
Mount Airy
Maple Grove Church
US 52
Ella Leone Siddenl Johnson
Northern Surry Hospital
NC 89
Lydia Jean Johnson
NC 80
Higgins
Galax
Elwood Herman Bartlett
NC 8&9
Trac
Whitener
Bartlett
Mount Airy Recorder's Court
Drew Jetinson
Priest Johnson
Franklin Johnson
Route 4
Russell Johnson
Greensboro
Lafayette Lackey
Lemor
Clyde Mooney
Johnny Sidden
Mountain Park
Florence Callaway
Moody Funeral
Baptist Choir to Present The Messiah in Mount Airy
The adult choir of First Baptist Mount Airy will perform George Frederick Handel's The Messiah with organ and choir accompaniment. Church leaders invite the public to attend the Christmas concert event.
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First Baptist
Mount Airy
Bet Hl
George Frederick Handel
Franklin States VFD Elections Held At Toast Station
The Franklin Volunteer Fire Department holds annual elections for the board of directors and firemen. Voting starts at 7 PM at the unit station in Toast. Wayne Easter is current chief with Ray Riggs and Smith Hardy as assistant chiefs. directors serve three year terms.
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Franklin Volunteer Fire Department
Franklin
Wayne Easter
Ray Riggs
Smith Hardy
Local Legion Backs Area College Bid in Surry County
At Veterans Park regular meeting the American Legion instructed George K. Snow to wire the State Board of Education in unqualified support for a community college in Surry County. Commander J R Campbell said 65 members attended the vote. The post approved 1145 for Boy Scout Troop 567 rents and 50 to aid five Empty Stocking cases for Christmas. Dr Ivan Richard won the attend aece prize of 15 silver dollars.
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Veterans Park
American Legion
George K. Snow
Post
State Board of Education
Surry County
J. R. Campbell
Ivan Richard
Aece
Ladies
Legion Relies
Chub
Downtown Mount Airy Stores Announce Extra Hours
Beginning Monday all downtown Mount Airy stores will stay open later through the Christmas season. Stores will remain open until 9 p.m. each night through December 23 and close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve to allow employees time for holiday plans.
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Mount Airy
Market Report From Mount Airy Livestock Market
Quotations show top hogs at 15 dollars and sows around 11 to 615 dollars. No. 2 pen brings 27.50, heifers 11.75 to 15.25, cubs 8.75 to 14.75, steers 14 to 18, and bulls 10 to 16 dollars. Heifers per head 44 to 115 dollars, cows per head 61 to 107 dollars.
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Mount Airy
Carolina Home Builders Open House Planned Today and Tomorrow
Carolina Home Builders Inc announces open house ceremonies today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at its new headquarters on NC 89 near the US 52 bypass. Tours of the building, refreshments, and free prizes will be offered. Key staff include Brack Rogers Leo Moser Qecar Moser Odis Brinkley and Carlos Johnson.
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Carolina Home Builders, Inc
NC 89
US 52
Brack Rogers
Leo Moser
Qecar Moser
Odis Brinkley
Carlos Johnson
Home Building Corporation
Army Continues Its Yule Appeal for Salvation Army
The Salvation Army appeals for Christmas funds in a message issued to Lt. Ceccil Brogden of the local Citadel. Donations are slow and must rise to aid the needy this Christmas. Contributions may be mailed to Box 443, Meant Airy, or left at the Army's kettle house on Main Street.
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Salvation Army
Ceccil Brogden
Brogden
Army
Main Street
Surplus Corn Renewal Time in Surry County
Since August 22 farmers in Surry County began applying for surplus government corn. A total of 27 443 bushels have been sold. The ASCS office reports corn on hand and allows pickup. Farmers who applied in August for a 90 day initial supply may reapply for another 90 days.
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Surry County
ASOS
ASCS
Taylor Laman
Sertoma Club Hears Harmonica History
At their regular noon meeting Wednesday the Mount Sertoma Club hears a talk on harmonica history by member Charles, sharing old songs and memories from the club's past.
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Sertoma Club
Mount Sertoma Club
Charles
Pilot Mountain Leader Succumbs
Isaac Martin Gordon 92 longtime Pilot Mountain leader dies of a heart attack. He served as Stokes County state representative in 1905 a U S deputy collector of internal revenue for western North Carolina and as Stokes register of deeds 1908 1904. He organized the Bank of Pilot Mountain in 1914 and chaired church boards at First Baptist Pilot Mountain. Surviving include three daughters five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church Pilot Mountain with burial at Pilot Mountain Cemetery.
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Isaac Martin Gordon
Pioneer Church
Pilot Mountain
Stokes County
General Assembly
Aso
U. S
Internal Revenue
North Carolina
Asheville
Statesville
Stokes County Register of Deeds
John Cidean
Arrena Lowe Kreeger Gordon
Mary Rebcca Oliver
Stokes County Publi
Dalton Institute
Pireacle Academy
Hoyle Ripple
Winston-Salem
John Isenhour
Salisbury
Clem Thomas
Marvin Wali Th
Bank of
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Baptist Choir
Franklin States
VFD
Legion To Back
Market Report
Carolina Home Builders
N. C. Baptist Hees. Lee
Wirsten-Salem
Firct Mountain
First Baptist Church of
Woman's Club
Clarence C. Belton
Sam Beer
Sam Vaughe
Porter Con
Con
Beltom
Mre, Vaughe
Mre. Baer
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