Local Youth Volunteers Aid Red Cross Efforts
Vaughn Gwyn and Freddie Sehafer of Mount Airy regularly assist the American Red Cross since 1961. They run errands recruit donors and distribute posters during visits, totaling about 190 hours. Both are Eagle Scouts and sophomores at Mount Airy High School, sons of Mr and Mrs R F Gwyn and Mr and Mrs L A Schafer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn Gwyn
Freddie Sehafer
Mount Airy
American Red Cross
Vaughn
Freddie
Red Cross
Vinita
Red Crow
Mount Airs Sign School
R. F. Gwyn
Route 2
Jail Break Attempt in Phoenix Ends in Escape and Return
Tony Mendoza a 42 year old trustee slipped from jail using a break in plan got drunk and tried to reenter the facility his effort failed and he remains at large as authorities investigate the escape
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Phoenix
Ariz
Tony Mendoza
Mendoza
Hold Your Horses Says Col Smith Urges Slower Driving
Col James R Smith head of the State Highway Patrol urges Tar Heel motorists to slow down as part of the Slow Down and Live campaign. He warns that undisciplined speed harms safety and cites last year's 1 165 traffic deaths. He stresses adjusting speed for weather road conditions and visibility and lists six guiding points toward safe speeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Smith
State Highway Patrol
Col. Smith
Hiesaster
Home Demonstration Events and Canning Updates
June club meetings listed with times and hosts across several clubs. News notes cover raw pack canning method updates from USDA and tomato canning guidelines for fair exhibits including quartering. 4-H dairy and TV appearance details for Virginia Moore and Joyce Smith with Copeland Club participants.
Cautionary Driving Tips Emphasize Safe Passing Distances
A list of driving reminders stresses pace with many cars, noting faster passing may be risky and slower speeds when others pass. It advises stepping in within a car length near children at play and stopping when tired or inattentive to avoid accidents.
Blue Ridge Hosts Homecoming for alumni and staff
Former Blue Ridge students and teachers return for a homecoming event. Organizers invite alumni to reconnect with school and celebrate community.
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Blue Ridge
Pvt Trent G Wood Arrives In Germany
Pvt Trent G Wood son of Mr and Mrs Alvery Wood Route 1 Mount Airy has arrived in Mainz Germany his parents have been informed He received basic training at Fort Jackwin 8 C and Fort Bliss Texas He entered the Army May 16 1955 and is married to Mies Shelby Jean Midkiff living at home with her parents on Route 6
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Trent G. Wood
Alvery Wood
Mount Airy
Mainz
Germany
Pvt. Wood
Fort Jackwin
8. C
Fort Bliss
Texas
Wood
Mies Shelby Jean Midkiff
Academy Event at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church
An interdenominational gathering at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ararat Virginia will be held Sunday under Friends and Presbyterian jurisdiction. A worship service begins at 11 with Rev Smith leading, followed by a picnic lunch at noon and an afternoon of fellowship.
Miss Watts Marries Joan K Hunter in King North Carolina
Jean Watts of King wed John K Hunter of Pilot Mountain at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in King. The double ring ceremony was officiated by Rev. E T Sims. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Watts. the groom son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Hunter. The couple's families, wedding party, and dress details are listed with music by Camille Gordon and Janet Dwyer.
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Home Economies Research Department
USDA
North Carolina Bulletin
George Willey
Fred D. Barcham
John A. Simmons
J. W. Hunter
George Davin
Earlie Gilley
John Gilley
W. A. Miller
G. M. Nichols
Pat Miller
J. A. Hunter
Everett McCormick
Lester Lowe, Jr
C. W. Eason
Cecil Ring
Monroe Simpson
Roy Collins
W. T. Roth
Ray Russell
Roby Tilley
C. R. Snow
Fred Snow
Moses Durham
Raymond Brown
Hubert Starling
Ted Long
W. E. Jarrell
Hoyt Badgett
Hugh Atkinson
J. W. Holder
M. H. Needham
Jean Watts
King
John K. Hunter
Pilot Mountain
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
E. T. Sims
Ray Watts
King High School
Woman's College
Hunter
Glenn Hunter
Pilot Mountain High School
North Carolina State College
Raleigh
Bethany High School
Reidsville
Camille Gordon
Janet Dwye
Huntersville
Joe Robert Moore
Misa Glenda Ann Hunter
Wedding Ceremony Details and Postnuptial Plans
The bridegroom's father served as best man while ushers were Bill Watts and Wayne Hunter, brothers of the bride and groom respectively. After a wedding trip to North Carolina the couple will reside at Reideville route four.
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Bill Watts
Wayne Hunter
North Carolina
Reideville
Route 4
Weddle Ayers Couple United in June Wedding
Mr and Mrs Layton Weddle of Hilleville Virginia announce the marriage of their daughter Jenet ta Ann to Charles Cecil Ayers son of Solomon Ayers of Paney Gap The ceremony occurred in York South Carolina on Saturday June 2 at 1 am Judge Charles F Nunn officiated The bride was a student at Hilleville High School The groom works at the local post office and they will live with the groom s parents temporarily
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Virginia Moore
Wineston- Salem
Virginia
Surry County
Nellie Waddell
John BR. Cruse
Harvey Dinkins
WSIS
Joyce Smith
Phyllis Simpson
Copeland
Monroeton High School
Reidsville
Layton Weddle
Hilleville
Jenetta Ann
Charles Cecil Ayers
Solomon Ayers
Paney Gap
York
S. C
Charles F. Nunn
Mra
Hilleville High School
Shower Honors Miss Schuyler
A miscellaneous shower was given for Miss Janet Schuyler bride elect at the home of Mrs. F. G. Hall in Fairview on June 1 at 7 30 p.m. Hostesses were Mrs. M. L. Hampton Mrs. F. G. Hall and Mrs. A. J. Todd. Gifts were displayed and games awarded to Mrs. Price Dotson and Mrs. Elwood Blair. Refreshments included potato chips cookies pickles mints and punch.
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Janet Schuyler
F. G. Hall
Fairview
M. L. Hampton
A. J. Todd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wan A
Hollingsworth Drug Company
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Freddie Schafer
Richard Cannoy
State Road Club
Winfrey Loffman
Noth Elkin Club
Grady Harris
Copeland Club
Mount Zion Club
Bill Mille
Elkin
Moody's Ambulance
NiCarbazin Service News
Nicarbazin
Broiler
Merck & Co., Inc
Trent G
Moody Triangle
Gulf Service
Otto Moody
North Main Street
Miss Watts
Joan K. Hunter
Schuyler
Church Street
Worth Street
G. C. Welch
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First National Bank
Exec
Cadillac
Surry Sales Company
N. C
Mount Airy, N. C
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