Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Mount Airy News in Mount Airy, North Carolina

We have 6,272,717 pages in North Carolina

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Mount Airy News

Location

Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1969

Page

2

Greensboro Fetes Miss Sandra Puckett at Floating Shower

Miss Sandra Puckett was honor guest at a floating shower hosted by Mrs Jack Weaver Jr and Mrs Roland A Phillips Jr in Greensboro. She will wed Thomas Daniel Phillips of Greensboro at Grace Moravian Church Sunday afternoon at three. Relatives attended including Miss Puckett's mother Mrs Thomas F Puckett and sister Miss Jean Puckett.

Sandra Puckett Jack Weaver Roland A. Phillips Greensboro Miss Puckett Thomas Daniel Phillips Grace Moravian Church Weaver Joan Miss Phillips Thomas F. Puckett Jean Puckett

Bridal Luncheon Honors Linda Blair Before Wedding

Miss Linda Elaine Blair was guest of honor at a Wednesday luncheon given by Mrs. Erastus Poore and Mare Mike Poore on Bank Street. She and H. Jack Hardy Jr. are to wed Saturday at Haymere Memorial Baptist Church with ten guests present.

Linda Elaine Blair Erastus Poore Mare Mike Poore Bank Street Miss Blair H. Jack Hardy, Jr Marriade Hayvmere Memorial Baptist Church Calvin Blair

Shower honors Miss Patricia Andrews at bridal shower

Miss Patricia Andrews received a bridal shower at her home on Spring Street with about 20 attendees including her fiancé’s relatives. Hostesses presented a bouquet of white carnations and apricot white décor dominated with a novelty wedding bell centerpiece. Gifts, games, a door prize, and a color scheme of apricot and white highlighted the evening ahead of their First Presbyterian Church wedding.

Alissi Patricia Amires Inny Jane Black Tinai Nichares Hinekine Spring Street Miss Andrews Hubert Thase Ashiey First Presbyterian Church Rothers Francis Andrews Richard T. Ashier Daisy

Local Visitors Attend Davidson Graduation in North Carolina

Chester Seewald and Mrs Net tie Seewald Doe of McLean Virginia along with Mrs Ernest Doe of Monrovia California visit Mrs W Taylor and Mrs Hester Leland en route to Davidson College for the graduation of Ernest Gordon Doe, son of Nellie Doe.

Chester Seewald Nettie Seewald Doe McLean, Va Ernest Doe Monrovia Calif W. Taylor Hester Leland Davidson College Nellie Doe Ernest Gordon Doe

Mount Airy News Gets Reissued in Town Advert

The Mount Airy News announces its republication schedule with issues published on Tuesdays and Fridays at 129 Meore Avenue Mount Airy North Carolina 29090. The notice mentions postage details and local office handling.

Mount Airy Meore Avenue North Res Inoane

WCU Graduate Leslie Kirkman Completes Psychology BS

Miss Leslie Elizabeth Kirkman received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Western Carolina University commencement exercises held Sunday. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Orby M Kirkman of Mount Airy Route 1 and has accepted a social worker position with the McDowell County Welfare Department.

Western Carolina University Leslie Elizabeth Kirkman Miss Kirkman Orby M. Kirkman Route 1 Mount Airy McDowell County Welfare Department Social Worker

Local residents on seaside and travel notices in Wilkes area

Lists of locals vacationing at Myrtle Beach and visits by kin to North Wilkesboro with plans for trips to Pensacola and San Antonio. Mentions weddings, extended family from Miami and Virginia, and weekend stays with relatives at Belvue Drive.

Margaret Loften Debbie Smith Janie Tickle Sharon Greenwood Susan Fieming Annie Laurie Meece Myrtle Beach Mra Rowcee Hiatt Toccoa.o Filbert Hiatt Karen Howard Paul Mixx Carolyn Greenwood Cinderella Career and Finishing Washington, D. C Thelma Kevin McCarthy Bar Williamsburg Tommy Marion North Dan M. Edis, Jr Towne Motel Pensacola Fla San Antonio Texas Mexico Seville Spain P. A. Tyndall Richard William E Whitman Eddie Debbie Miami

Susette Swindell Weds Jarves Julian Jones in Savannah

The marriage of Susette Swindell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jones Swindell of Savannah Georgia, to Jarves Julian Jones was announced with details of the bridegroom's uncle the Rev Charles Samuel of Moncure as part of the ceremony notices.

M. Johnny Swindell Savannah Georgia Susette Jarves Julian Jones Charles Samuel Moncure

Mrs Wallace succumbs here in Mount Airy funeral planned

Mrs Onie Duckworth Wallace 75 of 127 Hawley Avenue Mount Airy widow of Thornwell T Wallace died Wednesday at Northern Surry Hospital Funeral services were set for Cavin Funeral Home Mooresville Burial will be in Willow Valley Cemetery Surviving: two sons K L Wallace of Keckingham and W H Wallace of Mount Airy three sisters Mrs J L Wallace Mrs Lawrence Wilkinson and Mrs O Goodson Mooresville brother A C Duckworth of Mooresville

Onie Duckworth Wallace Hawley Avenue Mount Airy Thornwell T. Wallace Cavin Funeral Home Mooresville Northern Surry Hospital K. L Wallace Keckingham W. H. Wallace J. L. Wallace Lawrence Wilkinson O. ©. Goodson A. C. Duckworth Willow Valley Cemetery

Reeves YMCA Forms Plan for New Swim Team

Terry Gwinn executive director says Team A is forming at the Reeves YMCA with several sign ups and open slots for more members. Contact the Y for further information to join the competitive swim team.

Reeves Ymca Terry Gwinn The Gwinn

Woodland Baptist Church Plans Weeklong Vacation Bible School

Woodland Baptist Church will hold a weeklong vacation Bible school from Monday to Friday evenings 6:30 to 8:30. Rev. Johnnie Nance, pastor, invites everyone to attend.

Woodland Baptist Church Johnnie Nance Altéead

Bride and Groom Day Celebrated at Bath Church

In Bath North Carolina the Bride and Groom Day at St Thomas Episcopal Church marks its 25th year on the second Sunday in June. Elated couples vows are renewed in a quiet processional, followed by a countryside picnic and town history tour.

Lohengrin St Thomas Episcopal Church A. C. D. Noe St. Thomas St Thomas California Bride and Groom Bath

Campbell College Grants Degrees to 310 Seniors

Campbell College Buies Creek awarded degrees to 310 seniors last Friday. Notable graduates include Murray Wayne Bowmar with a BS in social science Luther F Hiensiey Jr and Hodney W Simmons with BS in business administration all from Mount Airy and Dennis N Johnson of Jonesville with BS in social science.

Campbell College Buies Creek Murray Wayne Bowmar Luther F Hiensiey, Jr Hodney W Simmons Mount Airy Dennis N. Johnson Jones- Ville

New School Name for Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University students propose a new name for the institution at Booge suggesting “The University of North Carolina at Tweetsre” as the alternate title.

Appalachian State University Booge University of North Carolina At

NCSU Dean's List Honors York and York Family

Myron Dale York from White Plains appears on the NCSU Dean's List Raleigh for the sprint semester. He, a junior in poultry science, was elected secretary treasurer of the Poultry Science Club and is married to Krema Johnson of Mount Airy, residents of Cary.

Myron Dale York Soem Mr. Amd Jack York White Plains N. C. State University Raleigh Kremia Johnson Mir Thomas Jonnmeon Mount Airy Cary

Flower Arrangement Course at Surry Community College

A flower arranging course begins Thursday at 7 pm at Surry Community College. Conducted by the Adult Education and Extension Division, it has no charge. Interested persons may enroll at the first class meeting. For more information call 386-4055.

Surry Community College

Ford Miller to Speak at Zion Methodist Church

Ford Miller of Tennessee will deliver the eleven o clock worship service at Zion United Methodist Church. Miller is a member of the church and a former Mount Airy resident. The Rev. A. B. Pearce is at the

Ford Miller Tennessee Zion United Methodist Church Miller Mount Airy A. B. Pearce

Workmen Seek Halt of Seepage at City Water Reservoir

Workmen from Culp Brow’s Gold Hii, subcontractor for L. I. Chamblee, work on the 15 million gallon reservoir at the Dunmore water plant to stop seepage. Winter delays and dry weather affect lining with a special clay. if successful, raw water will be partially settled before filtration. The town withholds partial payment until seepage is fully addressed and the facility returns to operation by July 1 if weather cooperates.

Culp Brow Gold Hii Wanl L. I Chamblee Dobeon Millies Galies Raims Moser

Annual conference at Lake Juniuska changes Sunday worship time

The Lake Juniuska annual conference announces a one time Sunday morning worship altered from the usual 10 am start. Local attendees should note the shift in schedule for this Sunday service.

Lake Junaluska

New Hope Church Plans Homecoming Service on Sunday

New Hope Baptist Church on Prison Camp Road will hold a homecoming Sunday with a potluck lunch after the 11 a m worship service. Rev John D Bowman is the church pastor inviting everyone to attend and bring a picnic lunch.

New Hope

Fragmented Suspicion Sparks Broad Missteps

A garbled note notes suspicion causing errors among many readers. The text hints at misjudgments and confusion amid unclear guidance and competing interests.

Cattle Bacteria Warning Issued by USDA

The USDA recalls two cattle vaccines Blackleg and Malignant Edema due to safety concerns after two illnesses in a feedlot. About 30,500 doses of each serial were distributed nationwide by Charles Pier and Co. The recall notes shelf life through January 1971 and confirms tests were satisfactory.

Riclede USDA Agricviteral Research Service John M. Hejl United States Charles Pier Ceime Bacterim Usda Wlso

Coward and Fearful Man Dominate Townsfolk Rumors

A fragmentary line ties a coward with a man ruled by fear to ongoing town rumors. The note hints at social tension and personal weakness shaping local perceptions.

Four Year Old Nursery Added At Central United Methodist

Mrs James B Davis director of the weekday program at Central United Methodist Church announced a morning class for four year olds has been added to the weekday program joining the five year old kindergarten and all day care for ages three through six. Enrollment for four year olds is open and a few vacancies remain in the five year old class. Call the church office for details.

James B Davis Central United Methodist Church Davis

Savings Bond Sales Steady in Surry County April

Savings Bond and Freedom Share sales in Surry County reached 37 601 for April with a year to date total of 168 442 toward a 1968 county quota of 426 967. State wide January April bond sales totaled 22 804 473, the highest for the period since 1946 and up nearly one percent from last year.

Surry County Thomas Fawcett E&h Freedom

Also Mentioned on This Page

Linda Blair Patricia Andrews the Mount Airy News Leslie E. Kirkman WCU Plan Woodland By Paul Phillips North Carolina Finland Sheffield George England Troy Campbell NCSU Zion Methodist Wilford Mower New Hope Service Suspeion US Department of Agriculture Bac N. Main St Jonneys Mount Airy, N. C ST Street Penn-Prest Towncraft Penn -Prest Owen Ninton Banlon
Search Courier

Search the Mount Airy News Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Mount Airy News?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication