Christmas Gifts Planned for Black Mountain Sanatorium Patients
Surry County Health Office will send two gifts per patient at the Black Mountain Sanatorium in Mount Airy for Christmas. A Eve party features a Santa visit as doctors and staff host a festive l celebration with decorated doors, trees, and patients from western North Carolina counties.
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Surry Sanatorium
Surry County
Black Mountain Sanatorium
Black Mountain
Mount Airy
Christm&s
Louwme G. Bailey
Health Department
Misa Bailey
North Carolina
Surry Health Department
Judge Armstrong Delivers Road Sentences in Dobson Court
Judge Frank M. Armstrong ordered a two day Superior Court session at Dobson, sending numerous violators to jail for road terms from 30 to 90 days. Several defendants failed to appear, triggering arrests and double bonds for the next term.
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Frank M. Armstrong
Troy
Superior Court
Dobson
Armstrong
Thi
Donald Osborne
Thomas D. Hiatt
Roy Rateliff
Ralph Goad
Mabel Gordy
Dixie Johnson
Gairl Clarence Moore
Hilbert Baker
George Pike
Joc Tilley
Gathis Lee Pardue
Elbert H. Watson
Paul M. Gentry
Gray F. Jeffries
Cecil Gwyn
Nancy Jane Pruitt
Central Prison
Raleigh
Willia L. Thompson
Lewis Cassell
Allene McCraw
Romley M. Eaton
Jesse J. Tucker
Aldine Wilson
Herbert L. Smith
A. J. McCraw
Clifton F. Slaughter
Alien H. Marshall
Frank Nichols
Clara Howell
Willie R. W. Wiley
William L. Thompson
Jack H. Moore
Ar‘is T. Poore
Bert O. Spicer
G. W. Bumgarner
J. B
Escaped convict Frank Leftwich recaptured in Michigan
Frank A Leftwich 38 of Mount Airy escaped from Wentworth Prison Camp after wounding a officer during a search. He was arrested in Bay City Michigan and returned to North Carolina. His wife Mary Hannard Leftwich left Mount Airy with him and was traced through Bay City.
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Frank A. Leftwich
Mount Airy
North Carolina
Bay City
Michigan
J. R. Taylor
Wentworth
Leftwich
Robeson
Mary Hennard Leftwich
County sponsored hospital urged for Mount Airy area
The NEWS finds broad support for a new hospital financed by a county sponsored bond plan amid city fiscal strains. Voters worry over sewer and water projects while county leaders weigh alternative site options and greater regional benefit for Surry County residents.
VFW Auxiliary Plans Christmas Party For 76 Children
The Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW hosts a Christmas party Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park Clubhouse. Santa will distribute gifts, with a Christmas story by Sarah Lee McGee, singing, and refreshments. VFW men assist with transportation and program.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
VFW
Veterans Memorial Park
Ralph Boyles
Santa Claus
Sarah Lee McGee
Next Week's NEWS Printed Tuesday December 23
Announcement that the NEWS will publish on Tuesday December 23 with distribution on Wednesday to ensure timely delivery and allow Christmas vacations for staff. All ads school news church notices and other articles must be submitted by Monday morning for inclusion. Regular Friday distribution resumes January 2.
Turnip and Hog Jowl For Ye Editor
L. P. Venable, a farmer from Eldora township, delivered a giant purple-top turnip weighing 5 3 4 pounds to The NEWS office. He plans to cook it with Sol Johnson's hog jowl and says he also pulled several turnips weighing 4 and 5 pounds. He has been a longtime NEWS subscriber.
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L. P. Venable
Eldora Township
Sol Johnson
Local Justice Records Capiases Issued For Failures to Appear
York, Glen A Smith, Mable Banner, Caleb M Matthews, Brooks Ferrer, Elwood Thomas, and Leonard C Rogers faced capiases and ser fins for failing to appear. Many were ordered held under a double bond.
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York
Glen A. Smith
Mable Banner
Caleb M. Matthews
Brooks Ferrer
Elwood Thomas
Leonard C. Rogers
Stores Open Late Each Night Before Christmas Week in Mount Airy
Mount Airy merchants extend shopping hours to 9 PM every night this last week before Christmas, excluding Sunday, giving shoppers four extra hours to browse fine stock including togas and other items. Extra sales staff added to ensure courteous service.
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Mount Airy
16 Year Old Boy Caught Sunday Housebreaking
Patrolman J. B. Howell and Deputy Charlie Smith arrested 16 year old Richard Reece for breaking and entering in Highland Park Sunday about 11 pm. Neighbors reported owners were away and saw him enter via a front window. Officers used a skeleton key, found him in the attic, jailed him for a Mount Airy Recorder's Court hearing Monday.
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J. B. Howell
Charlie Smith
Richard Reece
Highland Park
Dobson
Mount Airy
Carl Goerch To Be Speaker At Burn The Mortgage Dinner
Mount Airy event announces humorist Carl Goerch as guest speaker for the Burn The Mortgage Dinner at the YMCA on January 2. The gathering marks completion of Floyd Poore Park funding by the Mount Airy Youth Foundation with support from local clubs and schools.
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Carl Goerch
Burn the Mortgage
Mount Airy
Rees Clothing Store
James B. Combs
Youth Foundation
E. C. Belton, Jr
Raymond A. Smith
A. Clark Lackey
Floyd Poore Park
YMCA
Kiwanis Club backs half million hospital bond vote
The Mount Airy Kiwanis Club approved a 500000 dollar bond issue to fund a new 100 bed hospital in Granite City. Dr Roy C Mitchell announced the proposal at a ladies night banquet at the Blue Ridge Hotel as the second civic group to back the plan. Lions Club also supported while Rotary had not yet agreed, seeking more water and sewer details.
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M. C. Fowler
Surry County
Mount Aiy
Mount Airy
Elkin
Dobson
Pilot Mountain
Fancy Gap
Mount Airy Kiwanis Club
Granite City
Roy C. Mitchell
Kiwanis Club
Blue Ridge Hotel
Lions Club
Rotary Club
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Police Chief Warns NC Firecrackers Are Illegal
Police Chief Monte Boone warned citizens not to celebrate with firecrackers as possession or use is illegal in North Carolina. He added that members of the community should refrain from such celebrations.
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Monte Boone
North Carolina
Postmaster Ashby Reports Christmas Mail Peak
Postmaster Thomas B. Ashby said outgoing Christmas mail has peaked and the post office focuses on delivering incoming cards and gifts. He urged helpers like well lit porches, clear names on boxes, and reading addresses, noting 16 extra workers will assist during the rush.
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Thomas B. Ashby
Ashby
Police pledge crackdown on firecracker violators
The police chief says officers will pursue violators and prosecute those apprehended. Firecrackers will be curbed due to public disturbance and risk of personal and property damage.
Post Office predicts record Christmas mail cancellations
With four mailing days remaining before Christmas the Postmaster expects cancellations to surpass last year's 434000. Shorter lines at windows help. extra service windows and steady stamp sales show strong holiday demand.
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Julia Lee
Peggy
Boonville
Gaffney
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Kerst W. Lawrence
Frank Leftwich
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Martin Memorial Hospital, Inc
North Mount Airy
W. F. Carter
P. D. Webster
Masonic Temple
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Franklin Street
P. D. Cain, Jr
Roasie J. Callaway
C. Binder
J. C. Hill
C. Hylton Wright
James R. Bray
Wade Loften
James F
Floyd Poore
Exchange Club
Mount Airy High School Athletic Association
Mount Airy Youth Foundation
Mount Airy High School
Mount Airy Grammar
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