Mount Airy Native Becomes Vice Squad Detective
Curtis Creed son of D. M. Creed of Mount Airy rises to detective in the vice squad after six years on the force. He and partner Creed Love pursued a high speed car, arresting four men with money, guns and masks found in the back seat. Creed recounts dangers and odd cases including undercover work on prostitution and liquor law violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Creed
D. M. Creed
Mount Airy
Creed Shoe Shop
Main Street
Creed
Air Force
Love
Corporation Court
Judge Passes Sentence In Drunken Driving Case
In a court hearing, the judge condemns alcohol as a societal necessity yet imposes a prison term for a drunk driving offense. The prisoner is sent to state prison for a term between two and five years, with custody transferred to the sheriff.
People You Know Absent Yet Active In Local Circles
A long list of residents, relatives, and visitors are noted traveling to and from towns and states. Miss Fairy Lee Atkinson spends three weeks with her parents in High Point Memorial Hospital staff, and many families visit Virginia, Florida, Ohio, and Washington areas.
Death of Luther Nixon Gordon at 49 in Winston-Salem
Luther Nixon Gordon of North Patterson Avenue, Winston-Salem died after a three week illness. Funeral services were held at Volunteer Primitive Baptist Church near Pilot Mountain with Elders Sam Atkins and James Hill officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Survivors include his widow Etta Gillespie. two daughters Dorothy Taylor and Betty Jane Gordon. two sons Eugene and Swanson Gordon. a sister and four brothers. Born December 17, 1907 at Pilot Mountain, he had moved to Winston-Salem with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Nixon Gordon
North Patterson Avenue
Winston- Salem
Winston-Salem
Volunteer Primitive Baptist Church
Pilot Mountain
Sam Atkins
Mayodan
James Hill
Murphy Gordon
Bill Barnes
Walter Lawson
J. ©. Taylor
Charlie Priddy
Dan Joyce
Mr. Gordon
Etta Gillespie
Stokes County
Dorothy Taylor
East Bend
Betty Jane Gordon
Eugene and
Swanson Gordon
Ella Horton
Lexington
Oscar M
Charlie Gordon
A. C
Birth of Daughter Julia Ann Lovill at Northern Surry Hospital
Mr and Mrs Ben Lovill announce the birth of their daughter Julia Ann on June 1 at Northern Surry Hospital weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Lovill
Julia Ann
Iue
Surry Hospital
Mrs Goad Dies At Age 60 In Fancy Gap Va
Mrs Goad aged 60 died at her Fancy Gap Virginia home after a five year illness. Born August 26 1896 in Carroll County Virginia she was the daughter of John and Rhonda Dickens. Surviving are three sons Este Burlie and John Lee. three daughters Alton Elledge Clinton Horton and Jean. a brother Albert Dickens and a sister Alma Dickens. eight grandchildren. Funeral at 2 pm today at Snake Creek Primitive Baptist Church.
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Fancy Oh
Goad
Carroll County
John
Rhonda Bowman Dickens
Harrison Goad
Este
Burlie Goad
Fancy Gap
John Lee Goad
Baltimore
Alton Elledge
Ft. Myers
Clinton Horton
Jean Goad
Albert Dickens
Coretta
W. Va
Alma Dickens
Snake Creek Primitive Baptist
Dickens Family Cemetery Burial Plans
A church service followed by burial is planned in the Dickens family cemetery. Details on date and participants were not provided in the accessible text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickens
Homecoming at Mountain View Church Near Cloudville
Mountain View Pentecostal Holiness Church near Cloudville Va will observe homecoming Sunday with an 11 am service led by Rev Sam Vires according to Pastor Rev G C McCann. The observance will be held at the Mountain View church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain View
Mountain View Pentecostal Holiness Church
Cloudville
G. C. McCann
Sam Vires
Special Singing at Austinville Va Church Event
A church in Austinville Va invites former pastors friends and interested persons to an afternoon singing from 2 to 4 o clock and mentions dinner on the grounds at noon for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austinville
Miss Belle Harkrader Joins Camp Shirley Rogers Staff
Camp Shirley Rogers Roaring Gap announces Miss Belle Harkrader daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Harkrader to serve as secretary and staff member for the summer session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Harkrader
Shirley Rogers
Roaring Gap
Belle Harkrader
Miss McGee Earns Degree at Washington University
Miss McGee, daughter of Mrs. Willie S. McGee of Route 1, will receive a degree at Washington University’s 96th commencement in St. Louis. Chancellor Ethan A. H. Shepley will award the degrees during the Field House ceremony Wednesday at 9:30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean McGee
Washington University
St. Louis
Ethan A. H. Shepley
Miss McGee
Willie S. McGee
Educational Mileposts Highlight Local Graduate
A Rock High School graduate earned the master of education degree after attending Berea College in Berea Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceive
Rock High School
Berea College
Berea
Kentucky
Triplets Born After Sneak Out Of Colorado Springs
Melvin Doeschult and a group of school seniors left Colorado Springs on a private outing. Back home in Beaver City the stork delivered triplets to Mrs Doeschult, confirming a sudden family addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver City
Nebo
Melvin Doeschult
Colorado Springs
Stork
Mra. Doeschult
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Phicat Sons
Fairy Lee Atkinson
High Point Memorial Hospital
Shelby Atkinson
T. D. Fulcher
Amy Haffelt
Gallipolis
Ohio
Haffelt
Bob McKenzie
Beth
Sue Anne
Teresa Ann Lewis
Marcie Ivett Thomas
Jack Doyle Naylor
Mocksville Baptist Church
Alex Smith
Eldean Hodges
Howard Puckett
Estie Hooker
Williamsburg
Lucy Huffman
South Greene Street
Winston - Salem
Delino Fulp
Summerfield
Walter L. Mason
Walter
Burlington
Robert L. Penn
Laurie Moorefield
Harold Moorefield
Miami
Fla
P. A. Thomas
Patsie
Andy
High Point
Bruce Yakley
S. A. Hawks
Nancy
Connie
Ensign
Joe E. Beamon
James E. Johnson
Carole
W. M. Jordan, Jr
Ed Sparger
Billy Cox
Arlington
Mary Sparger
Washington, D. C
Matt Hines
Daytona Beach
North Main Street
Belvedere
Pontiac
1244
Davis-Patterson Pontiac
Davis - Patterson
Pontiac Company
Fancy Gap Road
N. C. Desier
Wael
Brown’s Garage & Tire Service
Jack Brown
Dixie St
Moody Triangle Gulf Service
Otto Moody
Road Service
TOBAC
Carter’s
Simmons
Matgon
Mount Airy, N. C
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