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Mount Airy News

Location

Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1956

Page

11

Hodges Wins North Carolina Primary With Largest Vote Ever

Gov Hodges led the NC primary with 400 436 votes for a full term. Opponents Tom Sawyer 20 217 Harry P Stokely 24 415 and C E Earle Jr 11 004 trailed. Labor Commissioner Frank Crane held a 706 vote margin. Lieutenant governor race saw Edwards top with 124 586. Runoff possible in Lith District contest and for lieutenant governor. State Board of Elections to canvass next Wednesday in Raleigh.

Gov. Hodges North Carolina State Board of Elections Raleigh State Commissioner of Labor Congress Lith Hodges Tom Sawyer Belmont Harry P. Stokely Charlotte C. E. Earle, Jr State Elections Board Frank Crane Crane H. D. Lambeth, Jr Elon College James R. Farlow Chapel Hill State Senate Luther Earnhardt Gof Concord Alonzo C. Edwards Hookerton Kidd Brewer Gurney P. Hood J. W. Whitfield Burgaw Edwards Gardner Shelby Basil L. Whitener Gastonia Hugh A. Wells Whitener U. S. Senate Sam J. Ervin, Jr Marshall C. Kurfees Winston-Salem L. Y. Ballentine Kermit A. Gray Charles F. Geld John N. Frederick Ralph J. Scott Danbury Rep Thurmond Chatham

Advertising: The Cheapest Salesman for Businesses Revisited

A concise note argues advertising remains the most cost effective salesman for any business. It emphasizes repeated use and steady exposure to attract customers and build brand recognition.

Law quiz on North Carolina motor vehicle offenses

A legal overview explains that driving above or below speed limits can be reckless driving or impediment to traffic, riding or driving animals falls under the code, coasting downhill is illegal, using a television in a vehicle is prohibited, and obscuring the windshield or windows with signs or posters is unlawful.

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Committee Appointments Draw Some Pride and Debate

A number of individuals view serving on a committee as an honor while others question the selection process and inclusivity. Community leaders emphasize service and governance as the motive behind appointments.

No business man resents a customer who pays promptly

The line notes that a craftsman feels no insult when a customer pays on time rather than with flattery, emphasizing punctual payment as respectful behavior and a reliable business practice.

Mrs Rhoda Branson dies after week long illness

Passes Monday Mrs Rhoda Jane Branson died at 2 p m at her Mount Airy home after a week long illness. Born Sept 19 1875 in Carroll County Va she was daughter of Augustus and Carolyn Branson. Survived by daughter Mrs Pete Hicks Mount Airy route 6 son Charlie Branson Mount Airy route 3 four sisters and three brothers. Funeral at Mount Carmel Baptist Church conducted by Revs Lackey and Byrd with burial in the church cemetery.

Rhoda Jane Branson Mount Airy Carroll County Augustus Carolyn Branson Pete Hicks Route 6 Charlie Branson Sinters Laura Utt Minnie Dawson Cana Mere Martha Montgomery Winston-Salem Sarah Branson Edgar Manuel Branson L. B. Branson Mount Carmel Carl Lackey Jim Byrd

Passes At 82 After Song in Patrick County

The obituary notes birth in Patrick County Virginia to John Henry and Lou Creasy Corns. Survived by two sons Jesse Lee Willard and Bill Willard of Mount Airy route 2 and two daughters Ada Willard and Mrs Archie Tolbert both of Mount Airy. Also two sisters Lucy McHone and Mrs Charles Shaw of Mount Airy. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral Home Chapel by Rev W F Burrus and Rev Donald Bateman. Burial in Old Hollow Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery near Mount Airy.

Patrick County John Henry Lou Creasy Corns Jesse Lee Willard Mount Airy Bill Willard Ada Willard Archie Tolbert Lucy McHone Charles Shaw Jones Funeral Home Chapel W. FE. Burrus Donald Bateman Old Hollow Primitive Baptist Church

Citrus Cools Political Tempers

Instructions describe making citrus ice cubes and coolers to soothe audiences during political conventions. Uses Florida grapefruit juice lime juice and orange blends with ice to create flavored cubes and beverages for a large pitcher. Notes chilling and serving with lime ice and citrus cubes for refreshment.

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