Vietnam veterans home for holidays with families
Three former service members, Sp4 Dennis Owens and two others, returned from Vietnam to Mount Airy for Christmas leave. They spoke of wartime experiences and the pull to rejoin, while their families welcomed them back and planned a quiet, hopeful holiday together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan
U.S. Air Force
Vietnam
Twe Old Hirth
Heath
Neitbers
O. S. Armed Forces
Viewnim
Abet
U.S. Marine Corps
Dennis Owens
D3ary
Mount Airy
Lineback
James Lineback
Creed Street
Allen
Homer Allen
Durham Street
Owens
James M. Owens
Devon Drive
Unclear fragmentary notice on street event at local corner
The text provides a damaged OCR fragment referring to a street event or notice near a corner on Ml ai 4 Street and She Street, with garbled names and times. No coherent details, participants, or dates are readable.
Installation of New Officers at Granite Ange Amnes Temple
A formal installation service was held Saturday for the new officers led by Senior Warden S A Herites and secretary Webter. Jace Levch was picked for the role and Elbert Milliaras named trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Bends
Jace Levch
S.A. Herites
Webter
Weasket
Clark
Elbert Milliaras
Wis
Temple
Jane
Leeal Jaycees Pick Speaker For DSA Meet
Dudiey of Likie a Plessian-recentis veteran returns from Vietnam will speak at the Mount Airy Jaycees DSA banquet on January 4 at Ray's Starlite Restaurant. A panel of judges selected the winner, kept secret until the night of the event, with state and national contests to follow. Brod Dale Simmons chairs the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudiey
Likie
Vietnam
Teasure
DSA
Mount Airy
Jaycees
Starlite
N.C. Jaycee
America
Dale Simmons ix
Pair Cleared Of Rape Charges In Local Case
Hobert Lianterty age 2 and Keeneth Joes age 21 cleared of rape charges after a hearing at Aire Recorder's court. Prosecution argued a criminal assault occurred at Martha Mobert's home in Meant Airy on November. Evidence failed to prove the alleged incident beyond a reasonable doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobert
Court Session Begins At Surry Superior Court
A week term of Surry Superior Court for criminal offenses is set to begin January 2. Judge Allen H. Gwyn will preside as the presiding official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surry Superior
Death of Mrs Grave Hott in Route 4 Pilot Mountain
The Tuesday death of 38 year old Mrs Grave Elaine Hott of route 4 Pilot Mountain followed multiple fractures including a broken back and pelvis with contusions. Her condition yesterday was reported as fair and funeral services were planned for Friday.
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Grave Elaine Hott
Route 4
Manotain
Tw 81
Wank Nee
Mount Airy obituary and family notices mixed text
Fragmented OCR obituary fragment lists names and relations including a Mount Airy connection and individuals in California and Virginia. The readable bits mention a widow or survivor and family members, but place names and exact relationships remain unclear due to garbled text.
No Tuesday Issue at The NEWS This Christmas Week
The NEWS will not publish Tuesday and will close at noon today, reopening Wednesday morning at 8. Regular issues resume Friday December 29. News articles planned for Tuesday will be deferred to the Friday issue next week. The Christmas holiday pause allows staff to be with families.
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the News
Visitation and funeral rites for Mrs. Lela Gunter Forrest
Funeral services for Mrs. Lela Gunter Forrest widow of Robert Ed Forrest were held at Mowdy Funeral Chapel after she died Tuesday. Born in Surry County she leaves two daughters and three sons. Local relatives listed include children in Mont Airy and nearby.
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Lela Gunter Forrest
Weer Ein Street
Robert Ed
Gar Forrest
Mowdy
Surry
Cave Wae Bers
Surry County
Hex Jaorkeon
Ant Ellen
W. Phvis
John
Mont Airy
En K
Edgar VM. Forrest
Ara
Aarrey
Gehring Receives Honor at UNC Law School
Gehring receives honor as Edward Gebritie, son of Fi Gehring of Albermarie, helps at the School of International Law at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. He is the grandson of Mr or Mrs J B Cackethbam of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Si Ahy
Edward
Gebritie
Wee Fi Gehring
Albermarie Haa
Yd Pregnent
Society For the School of Internations Law
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Gehring
J.B. Cackethbam
Hospital Names New Chief of Staff and Assistants
Northern Surry Hospital announces Dr Dale Suomoensa as chief of staff for the coming year. He succeeds Dr J D Powell. Everhart becomes assistant chief of staff. Chiefs of service named include Dr T C Britt in medicine and Dr D C Waters in obstetrics and gynecology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Suomoensa
Northern Surry Hospital
J.D. Powell
Everhart
A. Dene
T. C. Britt
D. C. Waters
Mount Airy City Hall Closed For Christmas Day
Mount Airy officials announce City Hall will be closed Christmas Day. Essential emergency services such as fire and police protection will operate as usual, with resumption of services on Tuesday at normal hours.
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Ofice
Mount Airy
Copeland Farmer Wins First Outstanding Young Farmer Honor
Wade Harbour of Route 2 Dobson has been selected by the Dobson Junior Chamber of Commerce as Copeland’s first Outstanding Young Farmer. Harbour, 44, with a large family, stands out for tobacco and corn gains, beef herd growth, soil testing, conservation, and active community leadership including Ruritan, 4 H, Farm Bureau, and Community Development. He will enter state competition with Duke Power Company co-sponsoring.
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Wade Harbour
Dobson
Copeland
Dobson Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Surry Extension Service
Fach
Harbour
Hilda Simmons
Lynn
Lina
Wale
Pierinice
Harker
Copeland Ruritan Club
Copeland Community Development Association
Farm Bureau
Livygap Wildlife Club
Huw
Elizabeth City
Duke Power Company
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Bay
Mont
Ai Vietnam
Phan Rong
Senith Vietnar
Sis
Weir
Pwite
A. Wein
Pnd
Thea
Mount ‘Aury
Chike
Joy
Jon
Sivbachl
BR. Ward
Leeal Jaycees
DSA Meet
Jas
T. Lineback
Cpl. Allen
Sp4 Owens
Oey
Larry Counts
Wwe
Renee Avid
Euey
Larkford Kutt
Beovae
Mott
Bale
Magnt
Ales
Joba
Hubert
Maiubh
Pindston, Va
Copeland Farmer
Central Methodal Church
Country Club Road
MYF
Christ
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