Students Tour Tar Heel Farm to Observe Family Operation
Thirty agronomy seniors from North Carolina State College visited the Kester Sink farm near Mount Airy as part of a state tour. They studied crop production marketing and record keeping, noted tobacco on slopes, explored 4 row corn planters and discussed fertilization and weed control with Link Sink. Extension agents and college faculty accompanied the group for the educational visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sciences Department
N. C. State College
Surry County
Kester Sink
Mount Airy
US 601
Link
Weil
Sink
Sam Young
Donnie Dutten
Surry
Link Farm
W. M. Lewis
Creditor's Notice in Estate of James B Trevathan
Pauline D Trevathan executrix of James B Trevathan's estate in Mount Airy North Carolina requests all claimants present verified claims by December 7 or be barred. Indebted parties should remit promptly. Notices dated June 5 1963 issued by Ha tt & Ha tt Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Trevathan
Mount Airy
Surry County
North Carolina
Pauline D. Trevathan
James B. Trevathan Hiatt & Hiatt
Ladonia Baptist Church Homecoming Set for June 9
Ladonia Baptist Church invites all former pastors friends and members to a homecoming on Sunday June 9 led by Pastor the Rev Cecil Hooker. Bring a picnic bucket and join the gathering at the church grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladonia Baptist Church
Cecil Hooker
MAHS Summer School Registration Ends Monday
Principal H. M. Finch reports Over 100 students registered for the MAHS summer session this week. Enrichment courses in typing and speed reading are offered, with makeup courses in English, Math and History. Interested students may contact Finch at the high school office or his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bheing
H. M. Finch
Finch
Morphis Family Departs for Germany Mission Post
The Rev. Luther Morphis former pastor of Haymore Baptist Church and his family leave Mount Airy on Monday heading to Western Germany as associate missionaries. They will visit Wilmington and Lexington before Foreign Mission Week at Ridgecrest June 20 26 and missionary orientation at Mare Hill College June 25 July 5. Morphis preaches July 7 then the family leaves for New York to await transport overseas for about five years serving English speaking churches in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Morphis
Haymore Baptist Church
Rockford Street
Mount Airy
Germany
Wilmington
Lexington
Ridgecrest
Mare Hill College
Morphis
Haymore
New York
No perfect preparation for war, regardless of expenditures
A concise remark notes that no amount of spending can guarantee flawless wartime readiness, underscoring the limits of military preparedness.
Mount Airy School Board Sets 1963 64 Pupil Assignments
The Mount Airy School Board announced pupil assignments for 1963 64 under the six three three system. Ninth graders move to junior high and grades 7 9 join the junior high building while grades 10 12 remain in secondary. Several junior high teaching positions remain unfilled. The 1963 64 school calendar was approved with start dates in August, a Labor Day holiday, Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks, Easter days, and a May 29 closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
Cca
Mise Elizabeth Cockerham
Billie June ‘Ney
Betsy West Guthrie
Cinnie B. Cobbler
Commercial
Ruth Moore Edwards
Educable
Page A. Sechrier
Surry County Board Receives Road Petitions
The Surry County board of commissioners met with all three members present and agreed to forward several road petitions to the district State Highway Commissioner. Requests include improvements to Road 1608 in Franklin township, Road 1802 in Mount Airy township, and additions or hard surfacing for multiple local roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surry County
Franklin Township
Mount Airy Township
Albion Road
Stanley
Bryan Township
Old Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
Ramey Creek
Knollwood Drive
Mount Airy
Red Hill Creek Road
Jarrell Receives Commendation in Japan
Thomas W. Jarrell chief aviation ordnanceman USN son of Mr and Mrs H C Jarrell Mount Airy serves with the First Marine Aircraft Wing at Iwakuni Japan. He was commended for outstanding performance of duty and entered service in May 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Jarrell
USN
Mra
H. C. Jarrell
Mount Airy
Marine Aircraft Wing
Iwakuni
Japan
Jarrell
Birth of Timothy Alan Doas at Northern Surry Hospital
Mr and Mrs Artis Doas of route 1 Mount Airy announce the birth of a son Timothy Alan on May 25 at Northern Surry Hospital weighing nine pounds nine ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artis Doas
Route 1
Mount Airy
Timothy Alan
Northern Surry Hospital
Mount Airy Plans Radio Frequency Change for Law Enforcement
Mount Airy police and sheriff personnel plus a radio technician and civil defense director discussed converting to a higher radio frequency band. The shift requires new equipment and a 1 September deadline to clear channels. Mount Airy would donate current gear to the Public Works Department and install dial a station gear, with FCC penalties for violations and monitored use rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
Larry Sheriff's Department
Roy Cain
Civil Defense
Publix Works Department
Safe Beaten Open at Hol der Auto Parts
Thieves pried a barn rear window open at Hol der Auto Parts Company, beat a large iron safe and stole a small sum. A nearby cash register was robbed of a larger amount, totaling about 272 dollars. Detective Joe Simmons leads the investigation. The other note mentions Brazil repaying a 200 million loan to U S banks as part of a veterans education program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holder Auto Parts Company
West Pine Street
Joe Simmons
Mount Airy High School Final Honor Roll
The Mount Airy High School final honor roll lists numerous students across classes, highlighting seniors Wanda Benge Carolyn Davis Carol Dix Rachel Paw Puckett Eugenia Edmonds Trudy Goins Rebecca Lawson Pam Irman Willard Ann Puckett Charles Reeves Nauy Ritchey Mike Shelton Joe Allred Ann Ashburn Terry Blackmon Elizabeth Cockerham Lons McKnight Lloyd Noah and many others. The compilation reflects a broad academic achievement across the freshman to senior ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Benge
Carolyn Davis
Carol Dix
Rachel Paw Puckett
Eugenia Edmonds
Trudy Goins
Rebecca Lawson
Pam Irman Willard
Ann Puckett
Charles Reeves
Nauy Ritchey
Mike Shelton
Joe Allred
Ann Ashburn
Terry Blackmon
Elizabeth Cockerham
McKnight
Lloyd Noah
Philip Pearson
Edward Reeves
Frances Shelton
Oscar Amith
Rodney Frye
Bruce Hall
Brenda Jarrell
Mary FE. Preddy
Janice Clifton
Ellen Fey
Mrs Doss the former Mise Bonnie Belton of Mount Airy
A brief note identifies Mrs Doss as the former Mise Bonnie Belton from Mount Airy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Doss
Mise Bonnie Belton
Mount Airy
Weekend Schedule Shows Varied Activities Across Sports
Friday lists baseball, swimming, tennis, gym, bowling and private party slots. Saturday features swimming bowling and a banquet with two private events. Sunday and Monday repeat baseball and fitness activities including life saving class and softball, with uneven times and typos.
Ralph White Named Partner in New Partners Warehouse
At a recent meeting the New Partners Warehouse partners elected Ralph White of the Salem Fork community as a partner. He replaces his brother Buck White who died recently. White is a tobacco warehousing veteran joining partners Tom Jones, L. Badgett, F. W. Dearmin Sr., Fletcher Dearmin, and himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Partners Warehouse
Ralph White
Salem Fork
Buck White
White
Warehouse Partnership
Tom Jones
L. Badgett
F. W. Dearmin
Fletcher Dearmin
Also Mentioned on This Page
MAHS
State Line Trading Post
Cana, Va
The
Carolina State Line
Cana
Virginia
Howard Sumner
Federal Communications Commission
Holder
Veterans Administration
Brazil
U. S
Mount Airy High School
Carol Beck
Jimmy Belton
Wanda MecHone
Dianne Simmons
Nancy Simmons
Gail Smith
Jack Armfield
Freddie Goins
van Hallman
Doris Hanks
Patty Patterson
Cheryl Stone
Patty Webb
Sarah Noover
Rebecca Laws
Mike Williams
Linda Wood
Judy Booker
Jane Leach
Linda Quesinberry
Cynthia Still
Ellen Goad
Doris Pulliam
Rebecca Semones
Joe York
Bill Siegler
Carolyn Smith
Susan Rees
Sarah Harkrader
Glory Fowler
Tommy Fawcett
Becky Dawson
Leslie Collina
Mary Lynn Ashburn
Sara McCann
Tony Phillips
Jimmy Sprinkle
Kay Starling
Charlotte Sykes
Paula Terry
Judy Ut
Dianne Walker
Pam Wolfe
Lou Ashey
Dianne Blizzard
Lace
Deatherage
Billie Ann Forrest
Clay Hauser
al Holyfield
Cathyin
Linda Pennix
Jerry Shore
Jo Anne Steele
June Ver
Lois Wine
Jim Atkins
Johone
Bill Staples
Judy Jones
Clyde Goad
Mary Ellen Goad
Sandi Littleton
Angela Lee
Gil Burke
Linda Blair
Smith Goad
John Hamilton
Susan Midkiff
Phyllia Murphy
Elina Nieuwenhuis
Anne Wimbish
Judy Wright
Kay Smoot
Brenda Blair
Woody Clark
Judy Cooke
Pred Johnson
Beverly Neal
Jane Faust
Linda Goins
Flaine Hiatt
Irene McAfee
Ruth Simmons
Nancy Vogler
Dennis Goins, Joyce Greenwood
T Gates
Serena Holli
Vicky Johnson
Freida Dianne Lawa
Clarencie Lewin
Gail Marshall
Vicki McDowell
James McHone
Doyle Perdue
Gail Boyd
Kenny Brannik
Terry Collins
Wanda Miller
James Smith
Linda Starling
Vicki Becker
Steve Gwyn
Nancy Whiteman
Tobacco Warehouse
Dad
Walnut
Main
Chase Lounge
Mount Airy, N. C
Aluminum
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