Wilson Barber Appointed Judge of Juvenile Court
Wilson Barber a local attorney and member of the Waltz and Barber firm was elected Judge of the Juvenile Court in Mount Airy effective July 1. Mayor W F Carter Jr announced a juvenile officer will be named soon and that the court will hear juvenile cases within Mount Airy Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Barber
Waltz and Barber
Mount Airy
W. F. Carter
Carter
Barber
John H. Polger
Mount Airy Township
Lightning Kills Ararat Farmer in Storm
A severe afternoon storm in Ararat Virginia killed Claude W Montgomery 52 who sat on his tobacco barn door as he sought shelter. He was found by his young son. Survivors include his widow and eight children. Ruth Brewer 18 was struck on Rev L W McParland porch at White Plains and treated at Martin Memorial Hospital where she recovered and went home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude W. Montagomery
Ararat
Ruth Brewer
Carrie Brewer
L. W. McPar
Jimmy Smith Graduates From Woodbury Forest
Jimmy Smith son of Mr and Mrs J Raymond Smith graduates from Woodbury Preparatory School Orange Va in commencement exercises held Thursday through Saturday He and his family attended the ceremony and Smith plans to enter Duke University as a student this fall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Smith
J. Raymond Smith
Woodbury Preparatory School
Orange
Smith
Young Smith
Duke University
License Required For Distributing Circulars In City
City Commissioners announce a new license tax for distributing advertising matter on streets. A $10 daily or $100 yearly license applies to any person or firm scattering circulars or leaflets, aimed at reducing street litter and porch nuisances. Printing offices must inform customers that the license fee must be paid before distribution.
Mary Margaret Thomas Dies. Funeral Held in Cana
Mrs Mary Margaret Thomas widow of Berry Thomas of Cana Virginia died Saturday morning at age. Funeral was held at 2 30 p m Sunday at the Thomas family graveyard with Rev Will Crews officiating. She is survived by two sons Desey of Route 4 and Otis Thomas of Cana and two daughters Miss Garah Alice Thomas and Mrs Rebecca Gwyn of Cana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Margaret Thomas
Berry Thomas
Cana
Thomas
Will Crews
Desey
Route 4
Otis Thomas
Garah Alice Thomas
Rebecca Gwyn
Mount Airy Racing Event Set With Fast Track
Racing at Mount Airy is scheduled for Sunday with a program at Mount Airy Speedway four miles from Mount Airy on the low gap road. The first race starts at 2 o clock. Twelve factory built racers will race with professional drivers. The new three quarter mile track is 40 feet wide and has been treated for easier driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy Speedway
Mount Airy
Low Gap Road
Dr Hubert Poteat to Speak at Masonic Banquet
Dr Hubert Poteat of Wake Forest College will be guest speaker at a Masonic Temple banquet at 6:30 PM on Thursday June 20. A Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Masons of North Carolina he is acclaimed as a leading orator. Masons without tickets should contact H P Mills immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Poteat
Wake Forest College
Masonic Temple
Poteat
Grand Lodge of Masons of
North Carolina
H. P. Mills
Hailstorm Causes Minimal Damage Near White Plains
Insurance firms report little damage from a hail storm near White Plains on Tuesday afternoon. Most tobacco plants are untouched or only lightly affected, and nearby peach orchards sustained slight damage. Effects did not reach Bob Johnson's orchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
Bob Johnson
Juveniles Damage Franklin School in Weekend Break-In
James Edward Lawson 18 and four juveniles near Franklin Heights burglarized Franklin School damaging three buildings. Desks emptied, closets broken, supplies scattered, attempted cooking in Home Economics, sewing machines overturned, jelly on walls, eight dollars stolen, window panes broken. Lawson to face Recorder's Court. others under welfare custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edward Lawson
Franklin Heights
Franklin School
H. M. Broome
Lawson
Recorder's Court
Bausie Marion
Foy Midkiff Back At Amoco Service Station
Pay Midkiff and Edd Dickerson announce their return to the Amoco Service Station at Spring and Worth Streets. The station offers gas oil groceries and operates daily from 7 a m to 9 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foy Midkiff
Amoco
Pay Midkiff
Edd Dickerson
Spring and
Worth Streets
Local residents share visits and arrivals in town
Miss Nora Atkins guest of Mrs. W W Thomas then home in Piies Va after teaching at Plat Rock school. Betsy Sparger returns from Randolph Macon Lynchburg for summer. Mrs Piloyd L Heckard back to Limestone College Ga fy to resume studies. Several attendees and visits listed with family and college ties. W C T U to meet June 18. Birth announced for Robert Lawrence to Mr and Mrs R C Leonard. Various trips to Charlotte Hollins Duke Hospital Myrtle Beach New York and other locales referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Atkins
W. W. Thomas
Piies
Plat Rock
O. H. Yakley
Charlotte
Betsy Sparger
Randolph Macon
Lynchburg
Piloyd L. Heckard
Limestone College
Gaffney
D. C
R. C Leonard
Robert Lawrence
West Poplar
George Adams
H. B. Shunk
Miami
Pia
Howard Bryant
Wilson
Sam
Julien R. Merritt
Banks
Colorado
Betty Lovill
San
Cal
J. O. Deering
Major Deering
Mary Ellen Lewis
Hale Yakley
Myrtle Beach
Charles Boyles
Atlanta
Howard Foy
R. R. Jackson
Dillon Simpson
Jackson Bros
New York
J. B. Haynes
A. P. Turnmyre
T. N. Brock
A. B. Somerville
Greensboro
Piedmont Camp and Hospital Council
Ord
Rothrock
North Carolina Society
Colbert Burnette
Durham
K. ©. Elliott
Bobby
Greer Woltz Elliott
J. L. Woltz
J. L. Cockerham
Lauringburg
Vance Cockerham
Anna Chilton
State University
Chapel Hall
Kate Christian
Ani Non Roe
W .P. Whitt
Martin Memorial Hospital
Cherry Street
Ed Brannock
Archie Rule
Robert Simmons, Jr
Route 4
Rev. Lytle
Greenville
N. C
E L. Sides
Frank
City Streets To Be Paved In Public Meeting
City officials announce plans to pave Banks Produce Maple and Mitchell Streets with granite and tar surface. City Commissioners will consider ordinances and resolutions at a June 20 meeting in City Hall at 8 PM, with costs borne by property owners if no objections arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Mrs Octavia Belton Dies Sud Men
Mrs Octavia Duncan Belton 75 widow of grocer Bob Belton died about 4 A M Sunday at the local hospital after a Saturday illness. She leaves four sons Cleve J S Roy Leo and a daughter Mrs J O Del linger 13 grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral at First Baptist Church at 8 P M Monday with Rev R K Redwine officiating, interment Oakdale Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Octavia Duncan Belton
Bob Belton
Oak Street
Leo Belton
Dayton
J. O. Dellinger
Clifton Forge
Will S. Duncan
Ararat
F. E
Robert Duncan
Laurel Fork
E. M. Turner
First Baptist Church
R. K. Redwine
Oakdale Cemetery
Mrs. Simpson Resigns Post in Surry Office
Mrs. Cecil Simpson resigned as secretary in the office of Surry County Farm Agent Neill M. Smith effective May 31. She is the former Miss Mary Beth Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Surry
Cecil Simpson
Surry County
Neill M. Smith
Mary Beth Collins
Mount Airy Estate Sues U S for 5000 Over Fatal Crash
The first National Bank of Mount Airy as administrator of L. W. Freeman files a $5,000 federal suit in Greens boro against the United States. The complaint alleges Paul Flynn CCC truck operator drove recklessly causing Freeman's death January 28 1938 in Surry County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Clerk of
Federal District Court
Greensboro
First National Bank of
Mount Airy
L. W. Freeman
Paul Flynn
Civilian Conservation Corps
Preeman
Surry County
Haymore Memorial Baptist Church Service Notes
Bible School at 9:45. Morning preaching at 11:00 on The Responsibility of Fatherhood. Baptismal service at 8:00 p.m. followed by Vacation Bible School program. Fathers recognized with gifts. all are invited to worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Local Family News and Births in Winston-Salem Area
William M. Jordan Jr. and Mrs. Jordan reside with relatives in Winston-Salem while seeking an apartment, commuting daily from here. A son named Henry Lee was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Moody of Mount Airy at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. Mary Kapp returns to her chemist job with Du Pont in Riducan Va. and plans summer study at State University Chapelone while resuming teaching in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Jordan, Jr
Wilson and Maddison Co
Winston-Salem
W. M. Jordan
John Henry Moody
Mount Airy
Baptist
Scout Court Of Honor Tonight
The Surry District Boy Scouts of America will hold a public Court of Honor at Central Methodist Church at 7 30 Friday night June 14. Granville Liles Blue Ridge Parkway Forest Ranger will give an illustrated lecture with colored slides. Awards will be given for work since February. The public is invited to attend and enjoy pictures of North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surry District
Boy Scouts of America
Central Methodist Church
G. Kellock Hale, Jr
Court of Honor
Granville Liles
Blue Ridge Parkway
North Carolina
Smith Brothers Knife Attack Leaves One Hospitalized
Robert T. Smith, 32, remains in Martin Memorial Hospital with dangerous cut wounds to his body and thigh. Robert Matthews, 40, his brother in law, is held in the city jail awaiting the outcome of Smiths injuries after a sudden knife attack at the Smith home near Salem Church. Previous family quarrels are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Smith
Martin Memorial Hospital
Robert Matthews
Smith
Salem Church
Matthews
Campaign Charges Are Being Investigated
Almost 1,000 music lovers attended the Sully Mason dance at the Farmers Warehouse in Mount Airy sponsored by the Mount Airy post of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mason, a former Kay Kyser band member, played soft and swing tunes with a Mexican number, planning to play for a June German dance in Rocky Mount expected to draw 30,000 including President Truman’s daughter. Proceeds benefited needy veterans and their families. VFW officers said similar dances will be held to aid veterans in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Warehouse
Mount Airy
Mason
Kay Kyser
Rocky Mount
Truman
Kiwanis Club Anniversary Banquet and Sky Jump Event
Thousands packed the airport area for the Kiwanis Club anniversary banquet and a public parachute jump by Brooks Ferrell from 3000 feet. A prelude tail spin from 6000 feet involved 36 turns before recovery and a series of trainer demonstrations. Ferrell landed safely in Ned Johnson’s farm trees one mile from the airport. Five new students began flying courses: J. C. Boyles, Warren Boyles, Howard Lofiin, Red Beaman, and Jack Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks Ferrell
Ferrell
Army
Ned Johnson
Ferrer
Bruce Friemming
Brooks
J. C. Boyles
Warren Boyles
Howard Lofiin
Red Beaman
Jack Brown
Cake Will Be Out Honoring Seven Charter Members
Mount Airy Kiwanis Club marks its 25th anniversary with a Friday banquet at Ridge Hotel and guests the wives of members. The chapter night on June 13, 1921, at Blue Ridge Hotel featured fifty charter members and their wives. Dr Moiry S. Martin is slated to receive the gavel from President W. L. Glaney and review club history. Charter members active in the club include Dr Moiry B. Martin A G Webb and James F Yokkey. A birthday cake with seven candies will be presented by Misses Peggy and James Bray with Mrs rt Smith and others attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy Kiwanis Club
Iil
Moir
Martin
A. G. Webb
James F. Yokkey
Peggy
White Plains
James Bray
Rt Smith
J. D. Sargent
T. J. Smithwick
W W. Thomas
A. V. West
Grace Moravian Church Weekly Schedule and Loyalty Pledge
Pastor H B Johnson leads Trinity Sunday services with a morning litany sermon Ourselves and the Holy Trinity and an evening sermon Moses the Man Majestic. Activities include Sunday school Youth Fellowship Boys Club Beouts and Children's Bible Hour. Annual Loyalty Pledge envelopes and circle auxiliary meeting with reports and officer elections follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Johnson
Trinity
Ourselves
Bobby Poore
Moses
Children's Bible Hour
Wed- Circle
James Sherman Collins dies after long illness on Route 3
James Sherman Collins, 61, died Thursday June 1 at his Route 3 home after months of failing health. He was married twice, first to Violet Collins who died in 1991, then to Rosa Collins who survives. He leaves four sons Edger of Amelia Virginia Brady of Winston Salem Ernest and Wiley Collins of Route 4 and three daughters Mrs J M Amburn of Newport News Virginia. Funeral services were held Saturday at a church with Revs. Walter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sherman Collins
Route 3
Violet Collins
Rosa Collins
Edger
Amelia
Brady
Winston- Salem
Ernest and
Wiley Colling
Route 4
J. M. Amburn
Newport, News
Effie Gold
Walter
Campaigns intensify for June 22 Democratic primary bid
Campaign managers for John H. Folger and Thurmond Chatham push for a June 22 primary vote to nominate a Democratic Congressional candidate. Charges and investigations arise over alleged irregularities in Stokes Elkin Dobson and Bryan. Supt. John W. Comer plans to sue Chatham for defamation over school firing charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Folger
Thurmond Chatham
Congress
State Board of Fleet 8
Coun
Chatham
Folger
Stokes County
Dobson
Folger Folks
Elkin
Bryan
John W. Comer
Surry County
Comer
Ralph Scott
Danbury
Con
SFI
Cradle Roll Day Observed at First Baptist Church
Cradle Roll Day will be observed Sunday morning June 16 at the First Baptist Church during the regular worship hour. The program features the cradle roll child with parents Mr and Mrs P G Flippin and a staff including Sunday School cradle roll superintendent Mrs C B Brannock and spirit of the church Mrs A G Webb. Flower girls Joyce Ann Brannock Sylvia Speight Nancy Reece and Dot Tyndall will participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
P. G. Flippin
C. 8. Brannock
A. G. Webb
Burton Harris
H. P
Galax couple visits relatives. former Kroger manager home
Mr and Mrs Boyce Cook and their son Mike of Galax Virginia visited relatives here and in Westfield this week. Mr Cook, formerly the manager of the local Kroger store, has recently returned from duty in the Pacific.
Beamer Named Chairman of Jessie B. Jones Post
William Maynard Beamer son of Mr and Mrs D C Beamer was chosen as Chairman of the Jessie B Jones Post The American Legion He served 46 months in the Navy including sea duty in Atlantic and Pacific theaters and held supply and disbursing roles on his ship The new commander announced plans to serve veterans and listed officers including Andy H Collins Adjutant F M Terry Finance Officer Thomas G Paw and others with James Rue as State Officer and Wade Moody as Graves Registration Officer and J O Watt Boow as Employment Officer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Maynard Beamer
D. C. Beamer
Jessie B. Jones
American Legion
Andy H. Collins
F. M. Terry
Thos. G. Paw
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Woodbury Forest
Mary Thomas
Franklin
James Lawson
Mount Airy Man
U. S
Haymore Memorial Baptist Church
BK. Otey
Scout Court of Honor
Sully Mason
Kiwanis Club
Grace Moravian Church
James
Collins
Folger and
Beamer
Geo. K. Boow
KK GO. Webb
John Wolfe
Wade
Moody
J. O. Watt
James Ruesg
Oo Anne
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