Saturday Night Top Racing Schedule Promises Thrills
Recap of last Saturday’s 45 lap Winston-Salem race with Curtis Turner tying two wins, Ted Swaim and Pee Wee Jones claiming heats. Turner seeks top honors again next Saturday as amateur Alvin Crews wins feature with Joe Hunter and Ken Rush in podium spots. A mid season championship race and amateur rules are noted for upcoming weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Curtis Turner
Roanoke
Turner
Green Wood
No. Ford
Ted Swaim
Wiseta-Balem
Sporteman
Swaim
Pee Wee Jones
Jones
Ben Bon
Bill Myers
Alvin Crews
Joe Hunter
Guilford College
Ken Rush
High Point
Hunter
Cecil Grubbs
Calvin Hughes
Asheboro
Raven Knob Director Is Transferred
William T. Waller Jr. will transfer July 21 from Raven Knob to Conway and Myrtle Beach to become district executive for Conway and Myrtle Beach. Roscoe Stevens announced the move, noting Waller will depart Raven Knob after completing current duties and that he recently moved from Winston-Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T
Ted) Waller, Jr
Forsyth
Conway
D. C
Myrtle Beach
Roscoe Stevens
Old Hickory
Waller
Camp Raven Knob
Stevens
Winston-Salem
St. Petersburg
Fla
Renfro Juniors Rally Past White Plains 10 4 in Babe Ruth action
Jim Bally pitched effectively for Renfro and White Plains was hurt by 12 walks as Renfro won 10 4. Frank Lowry and Larry Beson led with key hits while Bally limited opposing bats to nine hits. Wayne Johnson and Gene Craughn topped White Plains in a losing effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renfro
Jim Bally
White Plaine
Childress
Marshall
Bally
Balla
Clarence Marshall
Wayne Johnson
Larry Beson
Frank Lowry
Richard Kelley
Jim Baity
Huffman
Cassell
Gene Craughn
Dean Draughn
Billy Cassell
Ben Nichola
Jimmy Childress
Social News Notes of Martinsville and Nearby Visits
Local society column lists weekend visits and stays by residents of Martinsville and nearby towns. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. George L. Caraway Jr in Martinsville, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Blackburn of Greensboro, Mrs. Jacqueline Weathers of Lattimore, and Mine Betsy Teague of Chapel Hill visiting relatives. Familial travel to Covington, Virginia and Winston-Salem noted with extended gatherings and training plans. The page highlights hospital training, summer schooling, and family trips to Carolina Beach and UNC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Caraway, Jr
Martinsville
Gene Cooneny
Roger Blackburn
Greensboro
R. E. Blackburn
Jacqueline Weathers
Lattimore
G. L. Byerly
Mine Weathers
Betsy Teague
Chapel
Millie
Z. M. Smith
North Main Street
Marguerite Moseley
Frank O. Williamson
R. A. Creed
Barbara Hull
Charlotte Memorial Hospital
Torrence
Glenn Hull
Calvin Jones
Ernest Jones
Kinston
Rela
Tives
Pred Brown
Mary Jane
Lacy Jones, Jr
Carolina Beach
Ted McBride
Morganton
Kate McBbride
Indiana
Fred Rierson, Jr
CC. BF. Rierson
Rawley Avenue
UNC
Chapel Hill
Army
Fort Bragg
Paul Brown
Sandra
Judy
Carol Jean
Winston- Salem
L. F. Jones
Fancy Gap Road
Guy Byerly
Susan
Nancy
Lee
Card of Thanks for William A. McHone
The family expresses deep gratitude for the sympathy shown during the recent bereavement of William A. McHone. They also thank everyone for the lovely floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. McHone
Thompson Reunion Held Saturday at Fredericksburg Farm
Mr and Mrs J Millard Thompson hosted a family reunion at their Fredericksburg Virginia farm Saturday. Twelve children total attended with spouses and grandchildren. six children were present along with 35 attendees and 12 of 27 grandchildren. Two daughters traveled from California Mrs Arthur Forrester Long Beach and Mrs Jack McCleery Covina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Millard Thompson
Fredericksburg
California
Arthur Forrester
Long Beach
Jack McCleery
Covina
Ledford Baby Born In Winston-Salem
Mr and Mrs Jay B Ledford announce the birth of son James Daniel weighing 6 pounds 100 ounces on June 7 at Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem The mother is formerly Marilyn Blackburn of the city A good scare is worth more to a man than good advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay B. Ledford
Winston-Salem
James Daniel
Baptist Hospital
Ledford
Marilyn Blackburn
Shower Honors Miss Brannock
Mrs EB Dy Bray hosted a Monday evening miscellaneous shower for Joyce Ann Brannock a July 1 bride elect at Fancy Gap Road home. Nineteen guests attended Bingo prizes were won by four women and a guest from Winston-Salem joined the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. Dy Bray
Joyce Ann Brannock
Fancy Gap Road
Mias Brannock
Mras. Brannock
R. C. Newsome, Jr
Mra
C. C. Hayes
Ed Brannock
Robert Withers
Roy Nelson
Glenn Collier
S Brannock
Winston-Salem
Miss Shirley Jones Feted At Bridal Shower
Miss Shirley Jones, bride elect of Saturday, is honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mias Jo Anne Smith. The event at the Jones home on route 4 included 25 guests, games, prizes, and green and white refreshments as gifts were collected for the upcoming Flat Rock Church ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias
Jo Anne Smith
Shirley Jones
R. W. Jones
Miss Jones
Donald Walker
Flat Rock Presbyterian Church
Mrs G J Key to Be Honored at Ararat Birthday Picnic
Mrs. G J Key of Ararat will be honored with a birthday picnic dinner at her home Sunday. All relatives and friends are invited to attend and bring a picnic basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Key
Ararat
The Revolt of Mamie Sterer opens at the Earle
Jane Russell stars as a cunning femme fatale in Perth Century-Fox CinemaScope drama The Revolt of Mamie Sterer. The film debuts Sunday at the Earle with headlines and locals awaiting the new release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Russell
Perth
Stolen Hudson Found In Mount Airy After Virginia Theft
Mount Airy police recovered a 1951 Hudson reported stolen from Lynchburg Virginia. The car was found parked on South Main Street and identified as belonging to Mrs Josephine Mayberry. She traveled to Mount Airy to claim the vehicle after authorities traced the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
Virginia
South Main Street
Josephine Mayberry
Lynchburg
Mayberry
Parakeet Boosts Morale in Cook County Jail Death Row
Two death row inmates at Cook County Jail believed a blue parakeet that escaped into their wing brought luck. Later that day the same inmates saw stays of execution issued for two prisoners scheduled to die within two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cook County
Family Mourns as Father Is Fatally Struck in Tucson
The Sharum family of Royal Oak Michigan saved for two years to visit Tucson friends. While waiting for fuel, Thomas A Sharum walked toward a filling station and was hit by a westbound car and killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Ariz
Thomas A. Sharum
Royal Oak
Mich
Junior Woman’s Club Hosts Barbecue at Veterans Park
The Junior Women’s Club of thin city held a barbecue supper at Veterans Memorial Park on Thursday evening. Mrs Maynard Beamer led songs and Mrs Joe Fowler Jr received a gift for her outstanding work. Marjorie Yokley named Clubwoman of the Year and also given a gift. Carl Peters directed square dancing with recorded music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Woman's Club
Thin City
Veterans Memorial Park
Maynard Beamer
Joe Fowler, Jr
Marjorie Yokley
Carl Peters
Notice of Trustee's Sale of Harris Property Mount Airy NC
By authority of the trustees deed of June 13 1953 Roy B Harris and wife Helen B Harris defaulted on payment. Trustees will sell to the highest bidder for cash in front of Workmen's Federal Savings and Loan Mount Airy NC on Thursday July 19 1956 at noon. Described property begins at iron pin on west side of Williams Raines road and follows Raines Brady and Stevens lines to Sand Clay Road, including lands described in deed books 187 172. A B Carter and Fred Folger trustees. June 22 1956 to July 6 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy B. Harris
Helen B. Harris
The
Workmen's, Federal Savings and Location
Mount Airy
North Carolina
Williams Raines Corner
Raines
Albert Brady
Brady
G. W. Stevens
A. B. Carter
Fred Folger
Notice of Service by Publication in Absolute Divorce Case
Pleading seeking absolute divorce filed against John Lavely in Wilson County. Defendant must answer by August 14, 1956, or court will grant relief sought. Clerk K W Lawrence and attorney Wilson Barber appear, with dates June 1 1956 and June 22 to July 13 notice periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anty
Kate Christian Lavely
John
Robert Lavely
K. W. Lawrence
Superior Court
Wilson Barber
Atty
Truste es Sale of Lot 3 in Sydnor Property
Trustee will sell for cash in front of First National Bank Mount Airy NC on July 17 1956 at noon. Property is Lot 3 Section D G B Sydnor as surveyed by W C Trent June 5 1949 with water well rights and ingress and egress to Lot 4. Trustee A B Carter certifies sale day details June 22 29 July 6 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Wright
Wright
Surry County
North Carolina
First National Bank
Mount Airy
A. B. Carter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Raven Knob
Renfro Wallops
White Plains
Thompson
Westinghouse
Aero
Westinghouge
Franklin Street
Mount Airy, N. C
Miss Brannock
Che Town
Pike’s
Quarry Road
Matt
Chevrolet
Jack Gaddy
Chevrolet, Inc
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