01 Feb 1968
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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1968
Page
1
Mrs Bertha Shinault, longtime Surry County Register of Deeds and a Democrat, announces her bid for re election. She thanks Surry County citizens for past support and vows to continue serving efficiently with staff Joyce Snow and Rachel Long.
Mount Airy Mayor Ed T. Clark told the Kiwanis Club that annexation is being studied in four main areas around Indian Springs Alta Vista northwest and Fairview south of town. He noted water supply must precede expansion and that plans will proceed in stages with a 1959 law guiding requirements. Dr Dale Simmons joined to stress engaging youth to bridge generation gaps.
The Mount Airy Dollar Days sale begins this morning marking a four day event across the business district. Merchants report crowded shelves and heavy customer traffic as stores discount winter stock to make way for new spring merchandise arriving daily. Special bargain tables and grab bags priced at one dollar lure shoppers while leftover items are cleared from storerooms.
Somair relocation brings expanded facilities and a sales event with discounts on clothing and household items. Merchants plan extended hours open from morning through 9 p m, with Saturday and long hours maintained. Mount Airy Merchant Association coordinates the event preparations and promotions.
Fragmentary report notes a person involved in business in Elkin and Mount Airy area, with unclear timeline and places mentioned. The text is garbled, offering few concrete facts or names to anchor a full summary.
Local authorities warn of renewed risks connected to pit hazards amid inconclusive reports. Community groups urge caution as investigations continue and residents seek safety measures and timely updates from officials.
Bavley steps in to cushion the Te Appear Here Qn Bew bid as he tunes up his campaign. The readable fragment notes a political maneuver aimed at boosting support. A second line hints at ongoing campaign activity and strategy.
The wheat and grain program sign up starts Monday February 3 at the ASCS office in the Agriculture Building at Dobson and runs through March 15. Office Manager Taylor Inman says the period allows advance payments to enrollees equal to 50 percent of the eventual diversion payment. No advance on price support payments for feed wheat or barley.
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