General Secretary Will Leave Reeves YMCA in Mount Airy
C W Bunny Cockrell announced his resignation as general secretary to the Reeves YMCA board of directors effective April 1 after sixteen years directing YMCAs in Mount Airy and earlier posts in Petersburg and Charlotte. Cockrell and his family plan to stay in town while seeking another field of work. he values his community ties and plans to remain active locally.
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Granite City
C. W
Bunny) Cockrell
Reeves Ymca Board of Directors
Oneral
Cockrell
Mount Airy
YMCA
The
Virginia
Ymcas
Petersburg
Charlotte
Richard Vaushn
Mount Airy Board Moves to Seek ABC Election This Year
The Mount Airy town commissioners voted unanimously to urge State Senator Fred Folger Jr. to introduce a bill for a local ABC election to decide if Alcoholic Revenue Control stores operate in Granite City. If approved, 90 percent of revenue would go to the town general fund and 10 percent to police. Additional actions include approving waste from Renfro Hosiery Mills with conditions and plans for annexation and utility provisions for a warehouse on Brooklyn Avenue.
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Mount Airy
Town of
ABC
Renfro Hoesiery Mills
H. V. Morris
Brooklyn Avenue
Morris
Hemmings
Gunnell
Virginia
J. Ed Brannock
Brannock
W. Frank Carter, Jr
Barry Burkhart
E. W. Marion
Carroll Gardner
Surry
Alleghany
Watauga
Wilkes
Avery
Yadkin
Ashe
Mount Airy Hosts District Five DECA Contest
Mount Airy DECA hosts 90 students from 16 schools for the District Five meet at 2 pm Monday. Contest areas include job interviews sales demonstrations public speaking and advertising layout with Boy and Girl Student of the Year in separate contests. Anne Snow Mike Harrell Judy Collins and Kenneth Hollingsworth represent Mount Airy with hopes for top district results and advancement to state.
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Mount Airy
DECA
Kenneth Hollingsworth
Anne Snow
Judy Collins
Eea
NATO
The
Distributive Education Clubs of America
Wallace Shelton
Mount Airy DE
Mike Harrell
Mike
Anne
Gory
Surry County
Shelton
Moniay
Mount Airy Soap Box Derby Plans Move Forward
The Mount Airy Jaycees sponsor advanced preparations for the local Soap Box Derby with a February 26 film showing “Action at Akron” and “The Will to Win” for entrants. Registration starts March 1 at Williams Chevrolet on Bluemont Road, and sponsors are lining up. The local winner receives a $500 savings bond and a trip to Akron for nationals with scholarships up to 30,000.
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Mount Airy
Williams Chevrolet Company
Bluemont Road
Shelton
Akron
Ohio
Jaycees
Williams Chevrolet Co
Memorial Fund Grows Fast As Area Mourns Slain Officers
A memorial fund for two Pilot Mountain police officers killed in a Monday night shooting drew rapid contributions from Winston-Salem and surrounding areas. Four Sanford residents face district court today on armed robbery and assault charges linked to the Willow Street theft.
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Route 1
Sanford
Winston-Salem
Forsyth County
Surry County
Pilot Mountain
Piedmont
North Carolina
Mount Airy
Stokes
Surry Counties
Virginia
Moody
Kenneth Keith
iMore
Mount Airy News Urges Vehicle Tags Compliance
Police Chief F. W. Marien reminded Mount Airy residents to display city vehicle tags after February 15. Tags available at City Hall. Drivers not showing tags after the deadline face citations.
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F. W. Marien
Mount Airy
Mount Airy City
Mount Airy City Hall
Mount Airy Livestock Market Sale Totals 392 Animals
392 animals sold at Mount Airy Livestock Market on Wednesday. Top hog price near 19.15 with heavy top 18. Sows ranged 14 to 15.50. Calves peaked at 43 with heavy 41. No. twos 41. Heifers 17 to 22. Cows 13.50 to 20.75, steers 21.75 to 29. Bulls 15.25 to 24. Cows by head 90 to 260.
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Mount Airy
Dollar Days Kick Off With Busy Downtown Shopping
Mount Airy hosts semi annual Dollar Days drawing large crowds. Women lead the rush to grab discounted clothing and grab bags while men wait with packages. The event runs through Monday with stores open until 9 pm and new spring merchandise on display.
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Mayberry Mall
Heart Fund leader named for Northern Surry drive
Hiam G. Bill Cox named as Business Days ace for the Heart Fund in Northern Surry. Announcement by Tom Schwab of the Northern Surry Heart Association notes Cox, a Northwestern Bank staffer and Grace Moravian Church board member, lives at 1329 Laurel Lane with his wife and two children during Heart Month.
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Hiam G
Bill) Cox
Ace
Heart Fund
Surry
Aces
Tom Schwab
Ticity
Laurel Lars
Cox
Northwestern Bank
Grace Moravian Church
Viders
Tribute Paid To Former Teacher At WNCEA Meeting
The Mount Airy group of the WNCEA met at 2 pm Wednesday at Mount Airy High School to honor late Mrs. Ralph Nell Cook, veteran educator. Rev. Paul Bruce led a memorial prayer as flowers will be placed at First Baptist Church. Superintendent Tharrington praised Coach Alex Gibbs who leaves for Duke. Two new teachers, Miss Joan Jackson and Mrs Joanna Jackson, were welcomed as members discussed personnel policies.
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WN. C. Educatioon Association
Mount Airy High School
Ralph
Nell) Cook
Paul Bruce Ted
First Baptist Church
HH. Tharrington
Alex Gibbs
Duke Tomiveredy
Joan
Joanna Jackson
Louise Will
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Arlington St
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Perry
Lankie Sanders
Charles
James Monroe
King's Service
Winsston-Salem
Wesley Hunsucker
East and
Branscome
US 52
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