Matt Smith Memorial Tennis Tournament Opens At Mount Airy
The first annual Matt Smith Memorial Tennis Tournament begins with YMCA sponsorship and matches set across Mount Airy courts. Readouts include Women's Doubles results Hadhey with Crossingham over Yokiey pair and Jarrett with Lawrence over Greenwood and Wimbish, plus semifinals matchups and multiple men's doubles and singles pairings listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Smith
YMCA
Mount Airy
Eleanor Hadhey
Lib Crossingham
Pam
Glen Yokiey
Jewel Jarret
Molly Lawrence
Joyce Greenwood
Dot Wimbish
Eleanor Hadley
Lib Croeengham
Suzanne Feber
Paula Johnson
Jewel Jarrell
Lib Folger
Jan Halcomb
Mixed Doubles Draws Set for Semi Final Showdowns
Underway doubles pairs Johnny Yakley with Pam Yakley face Randy Simmons and Carma Toler while Jack Folger and Molly Lawrence meet Edd and Lib Crossingham. Winners advance to semis to face Jimmy Hadley and Eleanor Hadley who have a bye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thacker
Wayne Childress
Frank Smith
Johnny Yokley
Doug Lawrence
Billy Pendleton
Wayne
Mark Richards
Bob Ashley
Bill Sigler
Ace Bradley
Charlie Lawrence
John Stevens
Terry Gwinn
Joan
Terry
Johnny Yehley
Ashley
Sigier
Bradley
C. Lawrence
D. Lawrence
Pendleton
M. Richards
Alee
Billy Templeton
Jake Earnhardt
Wayne Richards
Ronnie Marion
Randy Simmons
Dougles
Johnny
Pam Yakley
Carma Toler
Jack Folger
Molly Lawrence
Edd
Lib Crossingham
Joyce Creenwood
Ben Lawrence
Suzanne Folger
Jimmy
Eleanor Hadley
Bear Gridster Earns National Squad Honors
Mount Airy High School football standout Bear Gridster, a four year linbacker for the Mount Airy team, has received national recognition for his skills and performance on the field.
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Bear
Mount Airy High School
Jack Childress
Leo Childress
E. Linville Read
Sunkist Growers and
Coach and Athletes Magazine
Alex Gibbs
Duke University
Greensboro
Childress
Cave League Formed in Reeves YMCA Basketball Program
Terry Gwinn, former Reeves YMCA executive director, announced the Summer Basketball League held an ordination meeting Tuesday night. Twenty eight high school and college boys formed four teams to compete on Tuesday and Thursday at the Y with 6 30 pm first games. همچ
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Gwinn
Reeves Ymca
Gwinn
Turner
John C. Martin Burial Services Held in Elkin
Funeral services for John Clin ton Martin aged 9 were held yesterday at 3 pm at Fikin Valley Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. He died Tuesday. Survivors include 02 bam Martin of Dodson.
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John Clinton Martin
Bridge St. Elkin
Fikin Valley Baptist Church
Chamber Hears Head of Poverty Agency
The Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce heard Claude A. Campbell director of the Yadkin Valley Economic Development District speak. Members criticized evasive answers about anti poverty program expenditures in four counties including Surry and Campbell promised a financial report copy.
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Legisitive Action Committee
Mount Airy
Campbell
Chamber
James Grimes
High Point Pair Nabbed In Surry for Prohibition Violations
Two High Point men, Gilbert Joseph Carter age 38 and Andy Thompson age 43, were jailed in Surry County after deputies found 15 gallons of non tax paid whiskey and a .32 caliber pistol in a 1958 Plymouth station wagon on NC 80 near Skull Camp Service Station. Carter and Thompson were charged with transporting for sale and Thompson with carrying a concealed weapon.
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Surry County
Dobson
A. E. Stephens
D. E F. Hill
Joe France
Skull Camp
NC 80
Bill
Gilbert Joseph Carter
Andy Thompson
Thompson
Mount Airy Golf Club Play Day Winners Named
Results from the Mount Airy Country Club tourneys announced by the Ladies Golf Association. Division A winners include Mrs. Roger Inman low gross, Dewell Gough low net, Mrs. William Hadhey low putts. Division B winners: Mrs. Balbby Carter low gross, Mrs. H. R. Inman low net, Mrs. Maurice Inman and Mrs. James Butter tied for low putts. Division C: Mr. Ed Short low gross, Mrs. Johnny Sanders low net, Mrs. Marsnall Fowier low putts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy Country Club
Ladies Golf Association
Roger Inman
Dewell Gough
William Hadhey
Balbby Carter
Low Gross
H. R. Inman
Maurice Inman
James Butter
Cox
Ed Short
Johnny Sanders
Marsnall Fowier
Three County Schools Seek New Principals After Retirements
Principal James H. Donnell of East Surry High School will leave August 1 to lead Montgomery High School near Two The 4, as Copeland and Flat Rock Elementary Schools also lose principals. Donnell, who moved from Thomasville two years ago, calls Montgomery a career promotion.
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James H. Donnell
East Surry High School
Copeland
Flat Rock
Donnell
East Surry
Thomasville
Montgomery High School
Blue Ridge Gas Authority Proposed in North Carolina Assembly
Legislation introduced in Raleigh seeks to establish a Blue Ridge Gas Authority to install natural gas systems in Northwest North Carolina. The proposed board would include two members from Surry Wilkes and Yadkin counties and one from North Wilkesboro Mount Airy and Elkin each, with powers to condemn property, issue bonds, and operate gas services within specified counties and towns governed by required Municipal franchises.
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N. C. Utilities Commission
Blue Ridge Gas Authority
North Carolina
General Assembly
Raleigh
Blue Ridge Gas Co., Inc
Davie
Iredell
Surry
Wilkes
Yadkin
Arington
Boonville
Dobson
Elkin
Jonesville
Mount Airy
North Wilkesboro
Ronda
Wilkesboro
Yadkinville
Twe
Board of Commissioners of
Yadkin Counties
Mount Airy and
Revival Begins Tonight In Mount Airy on Bottom Road
A two week tent revival starts tonight at Bottom Road location in Mount Airy. Rev. Troy Brummett of Danville Virginia will conduct services each evening at 8 o clock continuing through the period.
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Bottom Road
Mount Airy
Troy Brummett
Danville
Phipps to Speak at Lowes Grove Church Weekend
Fred Phipps of Le grand Iowa will speak at Lowes Grove Church this weekend. He is scheduled for Saturday night at 7 3 pm and Sunday at 11 am. Elder R Rongers extends the invitation to the public.
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Fider Fred Phipps
Legrand
Iowa
Lowes Grove
Widow Veterans Eligibility for VA Home Loan Guaranties
Unremarried widows of World War II Korea Conflict and Post Korean veterans may qualify for VA home loan guaranties. The policy specifies eligibility based on the veteran status and the survivor's relationship, outlining the intended benefit and its scope.
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Cave League
John C. Martin
Bam Martin
Dodson
High Point
J. Sam Gentry
Atttempts
Fred Folger
D-Lurry
Worth Gentry
D-Stokes
Thomas Bkb. Ashby
Phipps
ARS
Galst
Gan
Gottso
Chevrolet
Bluemont Road
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