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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1962
Page
2
Anthony King a farmer from Friends Mission Virginia died Thursday from injuries after a runaway mule dragged him several hundred yards last week. He was 58, survived by a wife and several children, and was a leading local farmer.
North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles urges drivers to brake more often to reduce fatigue and improve comfort on long rides. Officials emphasize steady braking helps vehicle control and reduces strain on the driver.
Public learns Mrs Lenah Hobson will stay another year as pastor of the Friends Church in this city. She has proven an energetic worker, a gifted speaker, and has built up the church, with congregants from various denominations praising her leadership. The 1912 Goldsboro Orphanage singing class gave an excellent show at the Methodist Church, well received by a large audience. An organ recital at First Baptist, led by Prof Wade K R Brown of Raleigh with Mrs Brown and Miss Minnie Haynes, was a success. Episcopal Sunday School and Friends Sunday School held picnics at White Sulphur Springs, a favored local outing. Miss Emma Houston of Mountain View Mission Cottage near Cross Roads, Va. is visiting Brown for a few days.
The annual North Carolina Agribusiness Caravan left Raleigh for a six day tour to Portland Oregon led by Archie Davis chairman of Wachovia Bank and Trust Company. Delegates include Herman Coe of Northwestern Bank Mount Airy and W W Matthews of Farmers Bank Pilot Mountain.
Mr and Mrs Howard McCraw of route 6 Mount Airy announce the birth of a daughter Patty Lynn on June 10 at Baptist Hospital in Winster Salem.
Invitations have been received in the city for the marriage of Ivan Charles Moore to Misa Nettie Mullen Gilliam of Halifax. The wedding will be next Tuesday at the residence of Mr. Moore's parents on Rockford Street after July first. Arthur Marshall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Marshall, left Charlotte last week for an extended automobile trip to Canada visiting Ontario and Quebec. Little Mary Lou Haynes celebrated her birthday with a party of friends on Tuesday. News reached us of a marriage at the home of Magistrate Emmett Smith near Francises between Miss Daisy Deartan of Westfield and Tom Smith who resides near Francises.
The schedule lists activities for Tuesday and Wednesday including Little League sessions from 9:00 to 11:00, advanced and women's swim classes, recreational swims, bowling and gym activities. It also notes a private party and softball at various times with several garbled time entries.
Defrost and clean the home freezer to save food. Disconnect from power, remove items, wrap them, and open the door to speed defrosting. Use a fan, scrape frost, wipe water, wash inside with baking soda solution, clean shelves, and polish exterior. Reconnect and wait 30 minutes before restocking. Place oldest items on top.
Mr. Brinkley died at 8 p.m. Thursday in High Point Memorial Hospital after a heart attack. A native of Surry County, he was born to CC W and Martha Simmons Brinkley. He had lived in the Asheboro vicinity 10 years. Surviving are his wife Trene Hiatt Brinkley, a son Richard Brinkley, three daughters Geneve Boles Janette Browder Dorine Brinkley, his father of Pilot Mountain, a brother Roscoe Brinkley, and three sisters Delcie Gilley and two others of Winston-Salem and Asheboro.
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of Donald Flynn deceased of Surry County North Carolina this is to notify all claimants to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 2nd day of November 192 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Any persons indebted to the estate should settle immediately. This 28th May 192. Paul Flynn Administrator May 2 June 5 12 1%
Notice to all claimants against John Madison Edwards deceased of Surrey County to exhibit claims by November 28 1962 or be barred. Creditors urged to share debts owed and make immediate payment. May 28 1962 Ray Holyfield signed with dates May 29 June 5 12 19.
Charles Angus Starr aged 6 of Madley Street Mount Airy drove north on Spring Street near Broad Street intersection Sunday morning his 194 Oldsmobile veered right and hit a 1957 Ford parked on Spring Street Starr uninjured damage to both cars estimated at 21. Patrolman Donald Armetrong charged Starr with reckless driving. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Under and by virtue of the authority in a deed of trust dated October 18 1934 by Walter T Llewellyn and Aurelia N Llewellyn to A B Carter and Pred Folger trustees and recorded in Surry County North Carolina the note secured by the deed of trust defaulted and at the request of the holder of the note Fred Folger was appointed to proceed with the sale procedures.
Beginning at an iron pin on the north side of Highway 1 then east 300 feet from Daisy Norman line and north 3 degrees 200 feet with Lot No 3 line to an iron pin then south 8 degrees east to an iron pin then south 9 degrees east 274 feet with Lot No 3 line to a pin along Highway 60 north 82 degrees west 100 feet to the point of beginning being Lot No 4 as surveyed by Allen Meties in October 1964. property sold subject to taxes. This June 7 1962 Fred Folger Jr Substitute Trustee June 12 19 28 July 5
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