Mount Airy Doctor Named Chief of Medical Staff
Dr. Carlton D. Everhart of Mount Airy was elected Chief of the Medical Staff at Northern Hospital of Surry County for 1969 and will take the post January 1. He succeeds Dr. Dale Simmons, 1968 Chief. Dr. D. G. Waters named assistant Chief and Dr. Andrew Kapear re elected secretary treasurer. Other posts include Dr. Dale Simmons as Chairman of Medical Records and Dr. J. D. Powell as Chairman of Tissue Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton D. Everhart
Mount Airy
Northern Hospital
Surry County
Dale Simmons
D. G. Waters
Andrew Kapear
News to Close for Holidays at Mount Airy
The Mount Airy News will publish its Tuesday December 24 issue on regular schedule. After publication the office will close for a short vacation Wednesday through the rest of the week. No issue will be published Friday December 27. Operations resume Monday December 30 with regular Tuesday and Friday editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mount Airy News
Rescue Squad Wins United Fund Support for New Ambulance
The Mount Airy Rescue Squad receives 1,675 dollars from the Greater Mount Airy United Fund toward a 3,350 dollar 1969 four wheel drive ambulance. Civil Defense will cover the rest. Led by Edd Fast, the squad faced rough terrain rescues and a drowning incident where faster transport could have saved a life. Delivery is due within weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
United Fund
Greater Mount Airy
Edd Fast
Mount Airy Livestock Market Ends Year With Holiday Sale
Market reports 391 animals sold Wednesday before a holiday break from December sales. Top hogs fetch 18.50, sows 11.25 to 14.75. calves reach 40 with heavy tops 3.50. heifers 14.25 to 19.25. cows 10 to 18.25. steers 17.75 to 25.50. bulls 17.25 to 22.50. cows by head 71 to 157.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
Surry County approves new sheriff and tax office move
Surry County commissioners authorize a one year lease with the Smith Building adjacent to Mount Airy North Main Street. The sheriff and township tax office relocate today with full move completed next week. Tax listings begin January 2 at the new site with parking in front and rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surry County Commissioners
Smith
North Main St
North Main Street
Mount Airy
Surry Sheriffs Office
Pime Street
Program of Work for New Year set by Mount Airy Chamber
Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce approved a formal Program of Work for the coming year. The 6:30 p.m. meeting at Blu-Vue Restaurant listed four divisions with committees and chairmen. G. A. Kallenback leads Economic Development, Gary Pruett heads Industrial, John Nichols handles Business Promotion, Bill Woltz oversees Service to Existing Industry, and T. Jones leads Autumn Leaves Festival activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
Floyd Rees
John Mills
George Speight
Carter Named To 2nd Term
A B Carter president of Workmen's Federal Savings and Loan Association Mount Airy has been elected to a second two year term as director of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Greensboro His term begins January 1 and he will represent members of his firm across North Carolina. Robert L Rand chairman of the national bank board notified Carter of the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Carter
Workmen's Federal Savings and Loan Association
Mount Airy
Federal Home Loan Bank of
Cireensboro
North Carolina
Carter
National Bank Board
Robert L. Rand
Washington, D. C
New Eckerd Drug Store to Open on North Main in July
Mount Airy gains an Eckerd Drug Store with 11000 square feet of selling space and 2400 storage. Northend Corporation develops the Northend Village site at North Main and Lebanon streets for a 11 year lease and future mall plans. Construction starts January with a May turnover and a July grand opening.
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North Main Street
North Main and
Lebanon Streets
Northend Corporation
Eckerd's, Inc
John T. Sullivan
Charlotte
Garland Warren
Mount Airy
Warren's Insurance and Realty Co
Blue Ridge Enterprises, Inc
Eckerd’s
Chain
Corporation of Drug Stores
Northend Corp
A and P
Eckerd
Tel A and I
Northend Village
Mount Airy Man Chosen as Mizell Aide in D C
Donald R. Beason of Mount Airy has been picked by congressman elect Wilmer Mizell as a legislative assistant. He will study bills and report daily on developments while coordinating between Mizell’s Washington office and the Fifth District counties. Beason plans to join Mizell in Washington after his family completes the local school term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Wood
Mount Airy
Surry Hospital
Guy Dozier
Il Health
Tommy Simmons
Ararat
Mount Airy Busines
Paul Melton
Simmons
Surry Republicans
Wilmer
Vinegar Bend
Mizell
Donald R
Don) Benson
GOP
Washington, D.C
Benson
Smith Bagley
Winston-Salem
Beason
Grover R
Irene Beason
Mount Airy High School
University of Connecticut
U. S. Army
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Janice Thacker
Flat Rock
Mark
Natalie
Country Club Road
Washington, D. C
Joi Benson
Washington
Fifth District
Final Rites Held for Florence Devitt Folger at Dobson
The 66 year old Florence Cecilia Devitt Folger of Dobson died en route to Northern Surry Hospital after a heart attack. She was a retired Dobson Surry County Selective Service Board official and a member of Dobson Methodist Church. Survived by husband Dr Carl L Polger two daughters and a sister. Burial at Dobson City Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Cecilia Devitt Folger
Dobson
Dobson Methodist Church
Carl L. Polger
Surry Hospital
Ohio
William and
Mary Batcheller Devitt
Surry County Selective Service Board
Robert Lee Houser
Roanoke
Foy Parker
Charleston
S. C
Francis Ward
Norfolk
Dobson City Cemetery
Welcome Baptist Christmas Play The Shoemakers Dream
Welcome Baptist Church presents a Christmas play The Shoemakers Dream on Sunday at 7 p.m. A candlelight service precedes the performance and children will recite speeches. Mrs. Max Taylor and others lead the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welcome Baptist Church
Max Taylor
Vandals Strike Courthouse and Green Oaks Restaurant
Vandalism struck the Surry County Courthouse in Dobson Saturday night with rocks denting doors and windows and shattering two Green Oaks Restaurant windows. Deputies Hall and Stephens investigated after maintenance staff found damage Sunday morning. no entry occurred. Sam Martin offered a $50 reward for information leading to arrests as investigators continued.
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Surry County Cours
Dobson
Cgireen Oaks
Bill Hall
A. E. Stephens
Register of Deeds
Clerk of Court
Green Oaks
Sam Martin
Mrs Cleve Hamlin invites public to church event
Mrs Cleve Hamlin together with the pastor the Rev G Walter Walker invites everyone to attend the service or gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleve Hamlin
G. Walter Walker
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Dr. Everhart
Br. J. D. Powell
Rescue Squad
Market Report
Surry Board
Cassievens
Johnny G. Mount Autry
Jalor
Hollis Junior Chilton
American
US 52A
NC 268
Pilot Mountain
George Marion, Jr
Melton
C. B Roberson
Sorry Triad
Howard Foy
Howard Waltz
Congressional Action Group
Joe Patterson
Hugh Sutphin
Earl Watson
Chamber of Commerce
Jim Grimes
Ment
Eckerd’s, Inc
Nir
Lebanon Street
Main Street
Hunt Industries
Ross, Inc
Young Republicans
WSYD
Thous
Donald RK. Beason
Rs. Folger
Draft Board
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