Women officers installed at Trinity Episcopal Church
The Women of Trinity Episcopal Church met at Mrs. Robert Merritt’s home as Rev. Fred Hoyt, rector, led the installation of new officers. Officers included Mrs. H. G. Pentergraft, Miss Nancy Saunders, Mrs. Edward Ashby II, and others. A program titled One Family In Christ featured a meditation and discussion, with plans to address truancy and juvenile delinquency in Mount Airy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
Robert Merritt
Country Club Road
Fred Hoyt
Trinity Church
H. G. Pentergraft
Christian Education
Nancy Saunders
Christian Social Relations
Edward Ashby, II
Supply
T. C. Britt
United Thank Offering
Tom Fawcett
Missions
Church Periodical Club
Hal Brown
Young Peoples Work
Miss Saunders
P. W. Staples
Mount Airy
Merritt
Weldon Campbell, Jr
Miss Carter Attends Greensboro Deb Ball
Miss Mary Thomas Carter of Mount Airy travels to Greensboro for the Debutante Ball at Ledgfield Manor hosted by Miss Anne McMinn. She attends a luncheon dinner swim party and rehearsal, staying as a guest of a college friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Thomas Carter
Meat Airy
Greensboro
Ledgvefield Manor
Miss Carter
Anne McMinn
Mary Thomas
Moir Carter
Route 4
Mount Airy
House Decorated With Roses In Yellow And White Arrangement
A residence featured decorative arrangements of yellow and white roses, enhancing the entry and living spaces with bright blossoms and classic color pairing. The display highlighted fresh flowers and tasteful styling in the home environment.
Golden Wedding Celebration For Caudle Couple At Banner Down
Mr and Mrs J R Caudle marked their Golden Wedding with an open house on Sunday in Banner Down Mount Airy. About 200 friends attended. The couple have six children and thirteen grandchildren. Guests from several towns helped celebrate with yellow decor and an anniversary cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Caudie
Bannerdown
Imogene Willard
Mount Airy
Howard Chapplin
Winston- Salem
Anthony Frattus
Washington, D. C
Caudle
Mack Simpson
Laurie
Shannon
N. C
Francis Prilliman
Stoneville
Carl R
Miss Brenda Hair Honored at Bridal Shower Party
On Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock Miss Brenda Hair the future bride of Andy Hennis at the First Baptist Church on June 18 was the guest of honor at a party given by Mrs. Claude Johnson at her East Lebanon Street home. She received a double corsage of pink rosebuds and a china gift in her chosen pattern. The house glowed with mixed summer flowers as about thirty friends joined in the celebration. Refreshments of toasted rolled pimento cheese sandwiches pecan tasties nuts and coffee were offered by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda Hair
Andy Hennis
First Baptist Church
Claude Johnson
East Lebanon Street
Miss Hair
Johnson
Mount Airy Savings & Loan Declares 4 Percent Dividend
Mount Airy Savings and Loan Association directors declared a 4 percent per annum dividend to savers with payment set for June 30. Secretary-treasurer John W. Olive noted 31 percent growth last year and expected substantial 1961 growth. President J Marion Burke said local home loan demand remained strong amid national declines. Loans target local improved real estate, mainly new homes. Directors include Jon A. Pell Jr, George C. Wright, Howard O. Woltz Jr, A Haywood Merritt, and Joe A. Jackson Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy Savings and Loan Association
John W. Olive
J. Marion Burke
Burke and
Olive
Jon A. Pell, Jr
George C. Wright
Howard O. Woltz, Jr
A. Haywood Merritt
Joe A. Jackson, Jr
Local couples plan Raleigh visits and events
Mr and Mrs Evin Moore will spend several days in Raleigh next week visiting Rev and Mrs Roy Davis and attending the Grand Chapter session of the Eastern Star Order. Mrs Evelyn Johnson Mrs Josephine Hadley and Mrs Billee Miller will attend the North Carolina State Women's Golf Association meeting at the Raleigh Country Club June 11 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evin Moore
Raleigh
Roy Davis
Order of the Eastern Star Order
Evelyn Johnson
Josephine Hadley
Billee Miller
North Carolina State Women’s Golf Association
Ladies to Attend VFW Auxiliary Convention in Durham
Mrs Henry Johnson Mrs Mil ton Sorrepson and Miss Geraldine McNeil travel to Durham for the Auxiliary Department of the VFW convention to be held June 9 11 with permanent plans announced by organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Johnson
Milton Sorrepson
Geraldine McNeil
VFW
Durham
Local Methodist Women Attend Western North Carolina Conference
One thousand Methodist women from all parts of Western North Carolina will attend the annual Lake Junaluska meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service June 13 to 16. Mrs. Carl King of Statesville will lead, with theme For Such a Faith. Districts include Albemarle Asheville Charlotte Gastonia Greensboro High Point Marion North Wilkesboro Salisbury Statesville Thomasville Waynesville Winston-Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Western North Carolina
The
Methodist Church
Lake Junaluska
Carl King
Statesville
Albemarne
Asheville
Charlotte
Gastonia
Greensboro
High Point
Marion
North Wilkes
New York City
Nolan B. Harmon
S. T. Starnes
H. O. Allen
E. F. Dixon
J. Lem Stokes
VFW Auxiliary Honors Memorial Service at Oakdale Cemetery
Mrs. Calvin Blair, chaplain, reports the Memorial Service at Oakdale Cemetery on Sunday June 4 honoring war dead. Members participated in the service. Names of children living at the VFW National Home in the North Carolina Cottage were shared to be remembered on important dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Blair
Oakdale Cemetery
VFW
North Carolina
Mrs Graves Discusses World Religions At Meet
The WSCS of Central Methodist Church met Tuesday at 10 at the church. They opened with a song, then read from Galatians 6 and led a litany for distressed peoples. Mrs Ben Graves discussed world religions and correct usages in relics of Foreign Wars. Post 2019 met Tuesday evening. donations to Radio Free Europe and Salvation Army Building Fund. Mrs Henry Johnson urged attendance at the VFW Depart ment Convention in Durham June 9-11. Four Winston-Salem District officers of Central WSCS named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Central Methodist Church
G. E. Brown
Ben Graves
Crans
Post
Henry Johnson
Radio Free Europe
Salvation Army Building Fund
Johnson
VFW Department
Durham
Rhoten Hines
P. D. Cain, Jr
John Wolfe
Oberm George
D. T. Joyner
Korea
Cherokee
Central Church
Winston - Salem
Frank Smith
Robert Smith
R. F. Collins
Birth of Ronald Lewis Marion in Winston-Salem
Mr and Mrs James L Marion of 2700 Edwards Street Winston Salem announce the birth of a son Ronald Lewis on June 6 at Baptist Hospital Winston Salem The Marions are former residents of Mount Airy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Marion
Edwards Street
Winston- Salem
Ronald Lewis
Baptist Hospital
Winston-Salem
Marion
Mount Airy
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Hoyt
Freezer
Hotpoint Appliances
Bfgoodrich
Tyndall Auto Supply
Main Street
Mount Airy, N. C
B.egoodrich
Chapplin
Mary Ann
Orville Jones
Shelby
Melvin
N. F. Wall
Pfafftown
Dennis Moser
Thomas Routh
Charles Gregson
Susan Routh
Patsy Routh
Arthur Short
Jim Short
Ernest Tally
Martha Ann Tally
A. G. Memory
Jim
Billy Memory
Randieman
J. KR. Caudle
Mrs
Mount Airy Savings & Loan
VFW Auxiliary
Gordon Williams
Tommy Williams
Jack Gaddy
Chevrolet Co., Inc
Tommy and
Chevrolet
Granite City
Tommy
Gordon
Williams Chevrolet
Bluemont Road
Mrs. Graves
Granite City Insurance Agency
Mr. Ramey
Charles F. Lowry
Moore Ave
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