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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1955
Page
2
Scouting Around presents a crop of jokes and quips about trains, spelling, camps, and daily life. The column includes lines about a kindergarten teacher, a hunter, blondes, cannibals, and a few pokes at public figures, all tied to a Scout meeting led by Harold Warren with 17 present.
Barbara Hall and Bonnie Blue received nursing caps at Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in a May 27 ceremony in Covenant Presbyterian Church Charlotte. A Mount Airy High School class of 1964, both have studied at Memorial since September and will take a two week vacation with their parents Mr and Mrs Glenn Hull and Mrs Frank Blue in Charlotte.
Garrett Simpson of Ararat graduated from Catawba College in Salisbury on May 30 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He participated in the Blue Masque Film Club Advertising Club Baptist Student Union and the YMCA. He is the son of Mr and Mrs L E Simpson of Ararat.
The Franklin Raritan Club plans a community talent show in Franklin featuring a three act comedy with an eccentric owner of Purdy's Last Resort, a chorus, a children’s scene, and specialty numbers. The plot centers on Mary Lou and a quirky inventor pursued by a lisping official, with Gabby the town newspaper and a scheming villain. Tickets are on sale, with advance tickets usable for seat reservations at the Blue Ridge Hotel lobby.
Patricia Mae Gordon, daughter of Mr and Mrs T P Gordon, earned a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics at Woman's College University of North Carolina Greensboro during the 63rd commencement on June 6. She served as YWCA secretary and president and held several campus roles.
A notice states that from Wednesday June 15 through Thursday and Friday reserved seats will be held until a certain time to prevent crowds forming in the auditorium. The passage mentions a contest for children from six years old.
The Dervens Sunday school class of Haymore Memorial Baptist Church held its quarterly meeting on June 2 at the home of Mrs Coy Clifton on Country Club Road. Fourteen members attended. Mrs Evelyn Wolfe opened with a devotional, business was discussed, a social hour followed, and refreshments were served.
The event continues this week with winners crowned and prizes awarded as an added act on the show’s second night.
Jane Shay Dobbie of Mountain Park is awarded first scholarship to Pfeiffer College to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. A Dobson High School graduate with a 94 average, she earned the school medal for most activities and held multiple leadership roles. She co captained the ball team, attended the All Star Tournament, and was named Prettiest Girl and Homecoming Queen attendant. She will enter Pfeiffer College in September.
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