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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1957
Page
16
Mr. Gwinn emphasizes constant supervision and trained lifeguards, knows swimmers limits, tests water depth, avoids diving in unknown water, watches for hazards like rocks and litter, and cautions against rough surf, electrical storms, and improper boat use. Stay calm if in trouble and use poles or buoyant objects to assist others.
Mrs. J. H. Rountree Jr Mrs. J. H. Howie Miss Betty Lee Rogers and Mrs. C. C. Rogers of Charlotte were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Rountree Sr on Country Club Road.
The Jacksons Swimming Pool south of the city opens for Bey season on Friday offering free bathing to those who bring their own suits and towels. Norris and Glenn operate the facility this year. A new building on South Main Street by J. W. Lovill nears completion for Efird’s Department Store use. The Country Club tournament begins this week. medal scores were 79 by A. P. Turnmyre and Bailey Glenn. Kiwanis meets at White Sulphur Springs Hotel Friday at 6 30 p.m. Rev J W McFall leads the program. Duke University commencement features reunions of 60 year and other classes including Mount Airy and Old Trinity grads. Families relocate for summer, including Cleve Belton, Calvin Graves Jr and Marvin Sparger households.
Vacation church school begins Monday at Central Methodist Church from 9 to 11 am with sessions for kindergarten, primary, and junior ages. Led by department superintendents and teachers, the program runs June 17 20 and June 24 27 featuring Bible stories crafts songs and games.
Camp for ages 12 18 directed by Rev Walter Lee Lanier takes place in Virginia with youths from Mount Airy Walkertown Winston Salem and Wadesboro areas. Ministers from several churches assist along with Duke Divinity students Danny Burttram and Sidney Epperson serving as cabin counselors.
John Hamilton leads the athletic program while Rev James Hornbuckle directs crafts and teaches a Boy Girl Friendships class. Rev James Ingram oversees recreation and Rev Clyde Faulkner serves as program director. Rev C Moody Smith is an instructor. A few registrations remain at Central Methodist Church office. Contact Miss Pat Rothrock or Mrs K M Smith.
Mr and Mrs B Bowman and their baby from Burlington visited over the weekend as guests of Mrs W H Mann and her parents.
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