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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1963
Page
4
On Gettysburg and other battles Berdan's sharpshooters shaped by Civil War actions. The unit faced equipment limits, Lincoln backing for breechloaders, and praise for precision from Berdan and commanders. Their evolving role foreshadowed modern marksman tactics.
Mrs Whiaker, member of the Good Neighbor Home Demonstration Club, won in the Coconut Cake category at Achievement Day Pro gram. She provides the recipe for her prize cake including ingredients and frosting, plus a New Year reflection.
Andy Pack aged 88 died Tuesday at Danbury Hospital after a 10 day illness. His funeral was yesterday at Dan River Baptist Church with Rev. Leonard Lawson and Rev. Ledford Jessup officiating. Survived by five sons four daughters and numerous relatives. Burial followed at State Line Church cemetery in Dan River area.
Alrman Younger son of Mr and Mrs Harrison D Younger of Mount Airy Rt 6 is reassigned to Keesler AFB Mississippi for technical training as a United States Air Force radio and radar maintenance specialist. He enlisted recently and completed basic training after graduating White Plains High School in 1959.
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Ada Drive were held at her home in Mount Airy after a long illness. Born in Patrick County Virginia to Charlies Arthur Lawson and Melissa Wood Lawson, she was survived by a daughter Mrs Curtis Robertson, a sister Mrs J W Dollard, a half sister Mrs Ted Davis, and a half brother Enneth Lawson. Burial was in the King Baptist Church cemetery at King.
Surry County upset bid of 15 655 was the only bid at Saturday's resale of the Dobson Chate Building and property. Dennis Moody of Mount Airy had been the previous high bidder at 39 000 before the county officials placed the upset bid. The matter remains open 10 days to field further upset bids. if none arise the county keeps the property for Welfare Department offices.
Miss Combs 75 of Pinnacle will be buried at Mount Zion after services at Cox Funeral Home Pitot Mountain. Born in Ser County to Harman and Fiica Combe she is survived by two sisters Mrs D Mickels Pinnacle and Mrs C Wilson Bailey Heights and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The body will be moved to the church this morning for a service about 40 minutes before burial.
American families spent 19 cents of each food defer t.
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