Hospital Names Staff Officers and Committees for 1964
Northern Surry Hospital’s medical staff appointed officers for 1964 with De Rees Sykes as Chief of Staff and Eric Jarrell as assistant chief. R. D. Jackson named chief of surgery, Dale Simmons chief of medicine, C. G. Robertson chief of obstetrics, and Everhart secretary. Committees include Tissue, Medical Records, Ancillary Services, and Credentials with listed chairmen and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Surry Hospital
de Rees Sykes
Ben J. Lawrence
Sykes
Eric Jarrell
R. D. Jackson
Dale Simmons
C. G. Robertson, Jr
R. H. Sutter
Gray Hall
C. D. Everhart
Everhart
Medical Staff Organization
One Million Dollar Housing Contract Bids Let in Mount Airy
Mount Airy officials opened sealed bids for 110 low rent housing units yesterday afternoon at the Housing Authority offices. W. F. Weaver Construction of Greensboro was the apparent low bidder for general construction at 984 245 dollars among six bidders. Electrical bids ranged up to 63 112 dollars with Basic Electric of Charlotte the low bidder at 50 888 dollars. Plumbing and heating bids reached 150 000 dollars with Dixie Plumbing and Heating of Raleigh the apparent low bidder at 112 772 dollars. Only one Mount Airy firm entered a bid for the electrical contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
H. Weaver Construction Company
Greensboro
Basic Electric, Inc
Charlotte
Dixie Plumbing and Heating Company
Raleigh
Renfro Lodge Names Officers and 1964 Installation Set
Renfro Masonic Lodge No. 601 elected 1964 officers led by Tycho Wood as Master. Other officers include W. W. Wilkins Senior Warden Jimmie Shelton Junior Warden Lester Grimes Treasurer J. Earl Ramey Secretary installation planned January 3 at the Masonic Temple Franklin Street. Tycho Wood, about seven years in Masonry, is married to Pansy Dollyhigh with three children Tycho Jr Johnny and Debra Jean. Mount Airy housing project bids approved await Atlanta Public Housing Administration review with construction expected to begin late January on Banner farm site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renfro Masonic Lodge No. 601
Tycho Wood
W. W
Bill) Wilkins
Jimmie Shelton
Lester Grimes
J. Earl Ramey
Masonic Temple
Franklin Street
Wood
Pansy Dollyhigh
Mount Airy
Tycho, Jr
Johnny
Debra Jean
Andrew Street
Virginia Street
Housing Authority
Taylor
of Tomberlin and Sheetz, Inc
Atlanta
Proeet
Hugh JL. Hennis
Wilson Barber
F. G. Doggett
Sam Spencer
Ed Branneck
Inar Idinigg
Atlanta Public Housing Administration
Local Housing Authority
Empty Stocking Fund Seeks Sponsors for Yule Cheer
The Empty Stocking Fund urges sponsors to support Christmas aid, sending clothing food and toys to area families. Repaired items are available in the old Armory at Veterans Park for pickup, with George Sparger Jr as head and dummy Shaw contactable at 786.2707 for sponsorships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Wm
Vre
Armory
Veterans Park
George Sparger, Jr
Shaw
Lowgap Woman Hurt Undergoes Operation at Hospital
Mrs Hallie Crotts of route 6 Lowgap Mount Airy was admitted to Northern Surry Hospital early yesterday with serious internal injuries. Odell Crotts, her husband, said a Saturday night altercation occurred but denied involvement. Her condition remained serious and Deputy Chandler continued the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallie Crotts
Mount Airy
Lowgap
Northern Surry Hospital
Odell Crotts
Howard Chandler
Chandler
Scott Reconsiders Run for Fifth Term in Congress
Representative Ralph J. Scott of Danbury reversed an May decision not to seek reelection and announced he will run in 1964 for the Fifth District seat. He cited prior health concerns but said growing support from district voters led to his reconsideration after discussions with leaders and constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph J. Scott
Danbury
Congress
Fifth
Scott
Ltd
Paigns
Pilot Parade and Pageant Set for Tomorrow in Pilot Mountain
The Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts a daytime parade at 1 45 p m starting at the Pilot Drive-In Theatre with about 35 units then moving to Pilot Elementary School. Miss Pilot Mountain contestants include Anna Jane Graham Judy Marion Wipperman and others with Miss Jeanne Swanner attending as Miss North Carolina.
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Pilot Elementary School
Anna Jane Graham
Judy Marion Wipperman
Jane Kart
Denis Jo Hooker
Imogene Stanley
Ann Scott
Jeanne Swanner
North Carolina
Surry
Bob Gordon
Channel 12 Television Fame
East Surry High School
East Porsyth High School
J. J. Jones High School
Atlantic City
N. J
Aus Cine
Jerry L. Jones
Little Four
Jaycees
Jaycee
Ian Bryant
Surry Drug Company
Pilot Mountain
Freeman Not Upset as Scott Reverses Run for Congress
Freeman, the first to announce a bid for the Fifth District seat held by Ralph Scott, says he is not upset by Scott’s decision to seek a fifth term. Scott’s later reversal and Freeman’s renewed candidacy keep the race in motion as potential opponents reassess, with Harold Thomerson also stepping out of the race.
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Tkutson
Frank Freeman
Aek
Ralph Scott
Terbury
Scott
Freeman
Harold Thomerson
Washington, D. C
Rep
Thomerson
Yes
Getic Clecters Ax Hale
Charles Ee Ee Ve A. Lapten
Earl W
Nauchnee Draper
Rockingham
Demelay Commandery Christmas Observance
The Demelay Commandery No 34 will conduct a Christmas observance of the birth of Jesus Christ at the Masonic temple on Franklin Street at 11 o clock Wednesday Christmas Day. Jesse Jones commander says it is a public meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demelay Commandery No 34
Masonic Temple
Franklin Street
Jesse Jones
Market Report from Mount Airy Livestock Market
Quotations from Wednesday sales show top hogs at 15 dollars and sows from 9.50 to 14.50. Calves reach 23 dollars with heavy tops at 25.50 and No 2 at 26.50. Heifers 10 to 16, steers 14.50 to 17.50, cows 7.75 to 15.25, bulls 10.50 to 14. Heifers per head 840 dollars, cows per head 55 to 92. Market closed December 25 and January 1 for holidays, resumes January 2.
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Mount Airy
Holiday Schedule for The NEWS Publication
The NEWS will publish editions on Tuesday and Friday next week. The business office closes only on December 25. The December 31 issue will not be published to give employees a short vacation after a busy Christmas season.
Whitlock Shot In Mount Airy. Condition Reported Fair
Coleman M. Whitlock of 120 West Poplar Street Mount Airy was shot Tuesday morning in the lower abdomen and side. He was admitted for surgery at Northern Surry Hospital where he remained under care with an early fair condition reported. Police Captain Joe Simmons noted the weapon caused kitchen windows to shatter and the injured man was found in a doorway between the kitchen and back porch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman M. Whitlock
West Poplar Street
Mount Airy
Northern Curry Hospital
Actilities Company
Northern Surry Hospital
Whitlock
Joe Simmons
The
Mount
Franklin Firemen Elect 64 Officers
Franklin volunteers elected 64 officers for the coming year at a Monday night meeting at the Franklin fire station. Re elected were Wayne Easter fire chief Ray Riggs Smith Hardy asst chiefs Jerry Combs Lenny Jarrell Goldy Southern Kenneth Westmoreland Alvin York crew captains Woodrow Beamer secretary and Jerry Combs treasurer. The department began in 1960 with a pumper two tankers 27 volunteers and 15 directors. It carries about 52000 in investments with 3000 owed, to be paid off next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Fire Zone
Wayne
Shorty” Easter
Ray Riggs
Smith Hardy
Aisistent
Jerry Combs
Lenny Jarrell
Goldy Southern
Kenneth Westmoreland
Alvin York
Woodrow Beamer
Holiday schedule varies for Mount Airy and Surry County schools
Students in Mount Airy and Surry County will start Christmas holidays after the day ends. Mount Airy releases at 3 16 p m with eight winter days off through January 2. Surry County ends today and resumes January 2 delaying eight days. Easter is observed after March 27 under regular schedule.
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Mount Airy
Surry County
Postal Service Asks Cooperation This Christmas Season
Postmaster Ashby urged early mailing to avoid a last minute pile up of Christmas mail. With 360 000 pieces handled December to Wednesday, a dip from 390 000 last year, officials favor air mail and special services for distant gifts while stressing first class for all cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas HB. Ashby
New Face Post Office
Ashby
Merchants Association Sets Two Day Christmas Closure
The Mount Airy Merchants Association board approved closing all member stores Wednesday and Thursday next week for Christmas. President Gary Pruett reported the plan yesterday as most stores will close for two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mount Airy Merchants Association
Gary Pruett
Four-Way Firemen Set Annual Yule Banquet
About 75 firemen and their wives from the Four-Way Volunteer Fire Department will attend the annual Christmas banquet at the fire station Sunday at 5 p.m. After the meal, the Firemen of the Year and Woman of the Year will be revealed by secret ballot.
1964 Officers Elected at Granite Lodge No 322
Granite Masonic Lodge No 322 held its yearly officer election Tuesday at the Masonic Temple on Frankie Street. Malcolm Cagle of Triangle Cleaners was named master. other officers include Gerald R. Collins senior warden J D Webster treasurer J Carrel Hil secretary Elbert Williams senior deacon Reid E Ward James J Pappas stewards James Thacker Tyler Tomy Wagoner chaplain Installation to be at temple Mimeaa and Martha.
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Granite Masonic Lodge No
AFP
Masonic Temple
Frankie Street
Malcolm Cagle
Triangle Cleaners
North Main Street
Gereld R. Collins
J. D. Webster
J. Carrel! Hil
Elbert Williams
Reid E. Ward
James J. Pappas
James Thacker
Tyler
Tommy Wagon
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Santa
Santa Claus
Stewart Hiatt
Ted Bennett
Martha Hill
Paul Patterson
Tycho
Renfro Lodge
James Taylor
Th Mount Airy Housing Authority
Banner Farm
Public Housing Administration
Red
Demelay Commandery
Market Report
Franklin Firemen
Postal Service
Merchants Association
Granite Lodge
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