Development Engineer Knows Industry Woes
Alfred H. Grant chief development engineer of the Division of Commerce and Industry outlines the department duties. He previously worked in textiles, served as a Navy lieutenant commander, and hails from Mebane. The division aims to attract new industry, assist existing firms, prepare studies, issue reports, gather data, and aid community development to strengthen the state economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred H. Grant
Division of Commerce and Industry
Department of Conservation and Development
Grant
U. S. Navy
North Carolina
Department
Vesper Service at White Plains Brings Club and Guests Together
The White Plains Home Demonstration Club held a vesper service on the lawn at Mrs. Madge Badgett’s home with 15 members and guests present. James Rumley spoke, Rev. Willie Frye led a devotion, and Mrs. Frye performed a song as refreshments followed. The group presented Rev. Frye with a clock marking his July departure from White Plains Friends Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
Madge Badgett
Jones
Charlotte Bridewell
James Rumley
Lancaster
Willie Frye
P. N. Taylor
E. M. Stone
Hope Hilton
Winston-Salem
Not less than half the conversation is useless
A terse reflection on conversation quality noting that much of what is heard in talks is wasted or unhelpful, with emphasis on the inefficiency of broad discussions.
Miss Hull and Miss Young to Attend Girls' State
Dorothy Hull and Barbara Young, rising seniors at Mount Airy High School, will leave Sunday to attend Girls State at Woman's College in Greensboro. They are sponsored by the local American Legion Auxiliary.
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Miss Hull
Young
Dorothy Hull
Glenn Hull
Springs Road
Barbara Young
Jim Young
Fancy Gap Road
Woman’s College
Greensboro
Mount Airy High School
American Legion Auxiliary
Senator Washington Reflects On Primary Victory And Highway Bill
After the May 26 primary, Senator Washington returns to Washington and notes gratitude for citizen approval. He discusses the Gore highway bill, conference with the House, funding through taxes on gasoline and tires, and the impact on small businesses amid rising national needs. He cites 1949–1952 business failures dropping, then a 1953 shift. A help-wanted line for knitters appears at Smart-Sox, Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
North Carolina
Senate
Gore
House
Congressional
Methodist Camp Speakers and Hostesses Named
The camp will feature vesper speakers with Mrs Lanier serving as hostess and Dr Charlie Sykes as camp physician. The first session lists attendees including Sue Smith Glenn Yakley Gail Wright Scherer James Shannon Smith and many others from Central Franklin Heights Maple Grove Mt Hermon Salem Mount Airy Oak Grove Pleasant View and Leaksville churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allene Anderson
Barbara Reynolds
Mt. Hermon Methodist Church
Betty McMillan
Salem Methodist Church
Suzanne Lewis
Mount Airy
Thorne Clark
Tom Vaughn
Larry Frank
Richard Vaughn
Central
Edwin Shelton
Donnie Willard
Freddy Norman
Paul Shelton
Lee Estridge
Edward McIntyre
Wise Lemones
Franklin Heights
David Banks
Oak Grove
Roger Chandler
Pleasant View Methodist Church
Paula Gail
Leaksville
Notice to creditors for Austin L Edmonds estate
Administered as estate of Austin L Edmonds deceased of Surry County North Carolina creditors must exhibit claims by June 15 1957 at 191 North Main Street Mount Airy NC or be foreclosed from recovery. Debtors should pay promptly. This June 15 1956 Frank M Jones Admin G E Snow Attorney June 15 22 29 July 6 13 20
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Austin L. Edmonds
Surry County
N. C
N. Main Street
Mount Airy
Frank M. Jones
Admr
Geo, K. Snow
Atty
For Sale Crushed Stone Delivered and Spread
Stone for drives or private roads with delivery and spreading. Blue stone from Graham's Quarry or white granite from Granite Quarry, plus stone for cesspool drains. Honest weight guaranteed and prices reasonable. Roby Martin 412 Rockford St Mt. Airy NC Phone 1345 R.
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Graham
Granite
Roby Martin
Rockford St
Mt. Airy
N. C
Business Failures Surge in 1955 Spark Economic Alarm
The 1956 President's Economic Report notes 10,969 business failures in 1955, with a 44 percent rise from 1952 and a 196 percent jump in some categories. Experts warn small businesses bear the brunt and 1956 may be the worst year since 1940, threatening the email sector as a key American industry.
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America
Four year old Roy saves girl in Dallas pool incident
Roy Bellamy, four, grabbed Lucey Meai, four, by the arm after she fell into a Dallas pool and cried for help. A housemaid heard the cries and pulled Lucey to safety.
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Dallas
Tex
Bob Bellamy
Lucey Meai
Lucy
Three Generations Involved In Fall River Car Crash
Police records show Manuel L. Souza of 187 Smith Street was driving one car in a two vehicle collision in Fall River. An injured party bore the same name and address, with a witness noting a street query. The report clarifies they are three distinct family members across generations.
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Fall River
Mase
Manuel L. Souza
Smith Street
Campaign tragedy marks New Mexico primary ballot
John Simon, candidate for probate judge in Carlsbad New Mexico, died of a heart attack during election. he had 1,313 votes. Bert Rawlings won the Democratic nomination, while incumbent Ed W Gentry collapsed from a heart attack as votes were counted and was listed in fair condition at the hospital.
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Carlsbad
N. M
John Simon
Bert Rawlings
Ed W. Gentry
Fair
New York Payroll Robbery Ends With Gunman Escape
Mario J. Rinaldi, a salesman, was shot in the side during a stickup at a store. He survived and a clerk was struck. the assailant fled with a $5,000 payroll. Rinaldi's injuries were described as not serious.
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New York
Mario J. Rin
Rinaldi
Stage romance blooms into real marriage on Bus Stop set
Peggy Ann Garner and Albert Salmi who played a honky tonk singer and a shy cowboy lover in Broadway Bus Stop fell in love during the production and wed soon after. Their romance grew from the stage to real life as they shared scenes and a married life.
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New York
Peggy Ann Garner
Albert Salmi
Broadway
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Mebane
Charles R. Grant
C&d Department
Stetson
Stetson Hats
Holbrook Arrow
Jantzen
Griffon Clothcraft
Hanes
Williams
Williams& Co., Inc
North Main St
Mount Airy, N. C
Vesper
ED Cox
Washington
Smart-Sox, Inc
High Point
Methodist Camp
Roy
Girl
Bray’s Ice Plant
Bray's Ice
Broad St
Jack Gaddy
Chevrolet, Inc
Bluemont Road
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