Sam Ervin Defends Constitution in Voting Bill Debate
Senator Sam Ervin warns that the Senate backed voting legislation suspends core constitutional provisions for seven states, threatening federal overreach and state rights. He notes New York literacy test conflicts and cites amendments he helped shape, praising Senator Richard Russell for supporting constitutional government.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Supreme Court of the
New York
Congress
Richard Russell
Central Girls Earn Health Scholarships for Nursing
Two Surry Central graduates receive health scholarships funded by the local March of Dimes chapter. Kay Sue Marion will study at Martin Memorial School of Nursing in Mount Airy for a three year program to become a registered nurse. Nelda Sue Whitaker will study at Rowan Memorial School of Nursing in Salisbury for three years to earn a registered nurse degree.
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Kay Sue Marion
Gratsie Marion
Route 8
Mount Airy
Martin Memorial School of Nursing
Nelda Sue Whitaker
Moir H. Whitaker
Dobson
Rowan Memorial School of Nursing
Salisbury
Mount Airy Five Win Scholarships
Five Mount Airy High School seniors Irene McAfee Kay Starling Kay Smoot Jane Loften and Rebecca Banner were awarded health scholarships by the local March of Dimes chapter. They will use their awards at various colleges while pursuing degrees leading to careers in health and related fields.
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Mount Airy High School
The
March of Dimes
Irene McAfee
Kay Starling
Kay Smoot
Jane Loften
Rebecca Banner
Fish Pond Bill Aims to Shield Farm Ponds from Liability
North Carolina Senate member J Worth Gentry of King introduced a bill to exempt pond owners on farms from liability for accidents if the area is properly posted and safety measures are in place. Representative Hugh Merritt of Mount Airy originally sponsored the measure and will bring it to the House.
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N. C
Senate
J. Worth Gentry
King
Hugh Merritt
Mount Airy
House
Four North Surry Students Win Health Scholarships
Four North Surry High School students received health field scholarships from Linda Sparks. Deana Hinshaw will enter UNC Greensboro to pursue an associate degree in nursing. Linda Macey will study medical secretary at Lees-McRae College. Toni Chrissman will also pursue a medical secretary degree at Lees-McRae College.
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North Surry High School
The
March of Dimes
Linda Sparks
Lucille Sparks
Route 6
Cumberland College
Deana Hinshaw
Herbert O. Hinshaw
Bluemont Road
Unc-Greensboro
Linda Macey
T. H. Macey
Virginia Street
Lees-McRae College
Toni Chrissman
Zinnia Chrissman
Summit Drive
Surry Bookmobile Runs Summer Reading Program for Kids
The Surry branch of the North Western Regional Library sponsors a vacation reading program in June July and August for children in grades one through eight. Participants receive a reading achievement certificate after reading 18 library books, keeping a record of each book read, and turning in reading lists by August 30.
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Surry
Northwestern Regional Library
Reading Books Versus Culture Depends on Content
An analysis notes that reading is not a guaranteed shortcut to culture. outcomes hinge on the specific books chosen and the insights they offer. It emphasizes discerning selection to gain meaningful cultural understanding.
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Sam Ervin
Superba
Xos
KEW
Axtsa
Holcomb Hardware
Central
Surry Central
Ieee
T-Bone
Porterhouse
Dream
General Electric
Jane Parker
Phas
Chuck
Pele
Huler Branch Furniture, Inc
Rockford Street
Marvel
Morton
North Surry
Samuel
Surry Bookmobile
Shop Belks First
Holland's Opticians
Holland’s
Main Street
Mount Airy, N. C
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