Nursing School Boasts Unusual 1962 Class
The Martin Memorial School of Nursing at Northern Surry Hospital celebrates a flawless 20 of 20 first year retention for the 1962 freshmen. The fourth class, all full time, live in dormitories and work 40 hours weekly at the hospital while completing three months each of pediatric training in Asheville and psychiatry study in Lexington, Ky.
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Martin Memorial School of Nursing
Northern Surry Hospital
Surry Hospital
Surry County
Virginia
Asheville
Lexington
Nancy Beamer
Sharlene Shockley
Imogene Gwyn
Brenda Griffin
Barbara Dorsett
Zelda Pierce
Faye Norman
Brenda Venable
Frances Speas
Dale Willie
Sheils Worrell
Sue Porter
Betty Gallimore
Mary McDonald
Eva Wood
Brenda Nixon
June Martin
Jane George
Katherine Redman
Caroline Owen
Bonnie Simpson
Near Disaster at Pilot Pool Pool Accident at Mountain Park
Sunday at Pilot Mountain Park swimming pool a near tragedy occurred when guard RM Collins spotted Raymond Marshall 15 of Pinnacle unconscious in 12 feet deep water. He was revived at the pool with artificial respiration and taken to Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem admitted with a fractured neck awaiting conditions.
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Pilot Mountain Park
RM. Collins
Raymond Marshall
Baptist Hospital
Ja. Winston-Salem
Marshall
Records Show Only 18 Arrested Over Weekend
Mount Airy police records for a quiet weekend show 18 arrests. Of these, seven were for drunk and disorderly conduct, three for speeding, two for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, and one each for driving after license restriction, reckless driving, a worthless check, a capias from another county, larceny of money, a violation of the prohibition laws, and one man was rebonded.
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Mount Airy
Capias
Two Men Injured In One-Car Wreck Near Mount Airy
A 1955 Ford driven by Leater Gilbert from Mount Airy veered on NC 103 four miles east of Mount Airy, struck an embankment, and both Gilbert and passenger Stonewall Nelson were injured. Gilbert was charged with driving under the influence and driving after revocation. Both were taken to Northern Surry Hospital. vehicle damage estimated in the hundreds.
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Jens
Mount Airy
Leater Gilbert
Gilbert
Stonewall Nelson
South Street
Surry Hospital
Freer Attends North Carolina Veterinary Meet
Dr. Pasi Freer of Mount Airy attends the 61st annual meeting of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association June 17 to 20 at the Hotel Robert E. Lee in Winston-Salem. Mrs Freer also attends sessions and a circuit TV demonstration from Bowman Gray School of Medicine. The event includes social activities and a banquet where the Veterinarian of the Year award is presented. more than 200 veterinarians and wives are expected.
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Pasi Freer
Mount Airy
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
Robert E. Lee
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Jadioa
Town Board Deliberates on License Limits and Pool Room Permit
The Town Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss license schedule geography limits for the Privilege License Schedule. They will consider approving a bill for operation of a wheel bus on South Main Street School. A pool room permit within town limits requires board approval before issuance.
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South Main Street Schoool
Two Cars Collide Almost Head-On Near Westfield
A Sunday wreck on NC 80, about three miles west of Westfield, left two cars badly damaged with no injuries. George Washington Boulin, 25, of High Point, drove a 195? Cadillac westbound while Charlie Howard Slate, 52, of Mount Airy, in a 1953 Ford, was accused of crossing left of center and hitting the Cadillac, sending it into the embankment. Patrolman J P Rhyne charged Slate with reckless driving.
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NCSU
Westfield
George Washington Boulin
High Point
NC 80
Charlie Howard State
Route 2
Mount Airy
J. P. Rhyne
State Highway Patrol
Slate
Shrine Club Meeting Set for Wednesday Evening
The Surry Shrine Club will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday at 6 15 PM at Ray s Star Lite Restaurant.
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Surry Shrine Club
Ray's
Star Lite
Mount Airy Proposes 7-Cent Property Tax Increase For 1962
Mount Airy officials unveil a $802,693 budget for the 1962 63 year up about 56 000 from the current budget. A 6 cents jump in the property tax rate from 1.36 to 1.42 is recommended to meet General Fund shortfalls while water and sewer rates may rise to fund future improvements. The plan adds staff in finance and planning and includes fire police and public works requests along with equipment needs and proposed reorganizations. City Manager Peter F Lydens stresses the need for increased revenue to achieve the town's goals and progress.
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Peter F. Lydens
Mount Airy
Miss Mary Oren King Wins Miss Mount Airy Pageant
Mary Oren King, a local flutist studying music at Wake Forest College, won the Miss Mount Airy crown at Mount Airy High School. Ten contestants competed in talent swine suit and evening gown judging with King performing an English piece on flute. Carol Needham placed first runner up and Linda Reeves second runner up. Reeves also earned Miss Congeniality. The winner advances to the North Carolina pageant in Charlotte July 18 22, with the state winner going to Miss America in Atlantic City.
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Mary Oren King
Mount Airy
Carolyn Sue Bishop
Hank Pointer
Wsjs Radio and Television
Mise King
Maggie Martin
Linda Reeves
Carol Needham
Elaine Litton
Pilot Mountain
Landa Reeves
Wife
Miles King
Wake Forest College
Officials Review Draft of Mount Airy Municipal Code
Officials study the draft of the Revised Municipal Code for Mount Airy. Any recommended changes will be presented to the Town Board at a later date.
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Mount Airy
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Jamita
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Public Works Streets Department
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Noral
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