County Board appoints two appointments and hearings
The Surry County Board appointed two new officials and discussed citizen proposals. Nichols was named animal control officer, replacing Marvin Johnson. Mira Hugh Chatham was named to the Surry Community College trustees, replacing Roxie Roth. The board also reviewed road petitions and considered a county council to address racial discord, planning a formal resolution after attorney review. Next meeting set for July 7 at 10 am in the county courthouse.
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Surry County
Dobson Gravy
Nichols
Mount Airy
White Plains
Marvin Johnson
Mira Hugh Chatham
Bikin
Surry Community College
Roxie Roth
Hig Way
Ehiera Corner
Gieorce Welch, Jr
Sam Simmons
Hepatitis I Increase in the Nation Infectious
United States health officials report a rise in infectious hepatitis with 1968 cases reaching 45 522, up 6 773 from 1967. Dr R M Caldwell of Surry County Health Department warns the trend continues and calls for action to stop it.
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United States
Caniwell
Veterans question about enrollment and VA loans
A reader asks about confirming fall enrollment with the Veterans Administration and mentions a certification of attendance card. The article explains the card’s primary use for confirming training and notes reenrollment plan fields. It also outlines maximum VA loan charges, including closing costs and a one half of one percent statutory fee for certain veterans.
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Veterans Administration
Varity
Veteran Administration
Rerviers
Fire Prevention On Rural Farm
National Safety Council data show farm fires account for about 50 lives and 280 million dollars in damage. Experts like Jack Burke urge routine prevention, noting delays in rural response. Keep buildings clear of combustibles and debris, remove dry weeds and straw, store fuels away from structures, and maintain safe, orderly farmyards.
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National Safety Council
Jack Burke
Wm Clotter
Burke
Beauty Tips and Salon Requests At Jopen's Beauty Salon
A reader letter discusses hair teasing trends and how stylists could create styles without teasing. The writer invites comments and directs correspondence to Jopen's Beauty Salon at 312 Lebanon St.
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Lebanwt “T
Jopen
Dennis Bowlin Named To WFU Dean's List
Dennis G. Bowlin, son of Ervin Bewtin of 16 South Main Street, Dobsos, has been named to the Dean's List at Wake Forest University for the spring semester while a senior majoring in English.
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Dennis G. Bowlin
Ervin Bewtin
South Main Street
Dobsos
Wake Forest University
Simmons Reunion at Holly Springs Church
The Simmons reunion will take place Sunday at Holly Springs Baptist Church inviting all relatives and friends to attend with a picnic lunch.
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Simmons
Holly Springs Baptist Church
Fragmentary safety notice on heating devices and fire risk
Readable text urges safe handling of portable heaters away from flammable material and buildings. Advises proper clearance and use of fire extinguishers. Contains garbled wording and partial sentences related to winter safety practices.
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County Board
Pennins
Nir
Oscar Merritt, Jr
James Strickland
O. J. Hatcher
Tom Bracnal
William Pitcher
Snathaniel MetCarther
Mires Harris Bradley
Jannie Warideil
Mount Air
Ans Nsem
Lie Otineti
South Street
News For Veterans
Raymond D. Hall
Mr. Jeoeph
Mins Peaney
Beauty Salon
Clifford Doss
Lila Doss
Pipers Gap Road
Mount
Terme
Sale
Marshall St
National Real Estate
George
National Real Estate Exchange
Fancy
Miuuni Airy
NSC
H. Db
Glenn O. Simmons
Mer Ceel Barker
Dennis Bowlin
WFU
Ami Mike
Smetang
N. Main ST
Ea Oer
Buford Jessup
Universal Motors
South Main and
Worth Streets
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