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Mount Airy News

Location

Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1961

Page

5

The Last Sunset review fuels outdoor drama power

Bryna prod presents The Last Sunset with Rock Hudson Kirk Douglas Dorothy Malone Joseph Cotten Carol Lynley and Neville Brand in a West set romance and action tale. The film blends storms stampedes and treachery with a startling finale and sharp rivalries between Hudson and Douglas.

Rock Hudson Dorothy Malone Kirk Douglas Carol Lynley Brynaprod Universal Joseph Cotten Neville Brand Earle Theatre Rock Kirk Earle Theater Joseph Cotien Neviate Brand

Charles E Davis Rites At 3 Today Retired Grocer

Funeral services are set for 3 o clock this afternoon for Charles Edgar Davis 69 of 205 Cherry Street after a lingering illness. Davis a retired grocer and longtime Bannertown Baptist Church member dies at home at 1 10 p m Wednesday. Buried at Holly Springs Baptist Church cemetery with Jones Funeral Home in charge. Born in Surry County to Thomas and Dianne Barker Davis he is survived by his wife Hattie Joins Davis and a daughter Mixes Dianne Davis of the home.

Charles Edgar Davis Cherry Street Davis Bannertown J. A. Crews Luther Morphis Holly Springs Baptist Church Jones Funeral Home Mr. Davis Surry County Thomas Dianne Barker Davis Hattie Mixes Dianne Davis

Weekend Sports and Club Schedule

Saturday events include Little Leagues baseball 8:40 to 12:00 recreation swim 1:30 to 5:00 softball practice 6:30 to 8:00 Kiwanis Club 6:30 to 7:30 Rescue Squad 7:30 to 9:00. Sunday features Littl League baseball 8:30 to 12:00 and beginner swim classes 9:00 to 11:00 plus 11:00 to 12:00. Recreation swim 1:50 to 5:00 and Reserve Squad Board at 7:20 to midnight.

Recreation Kiwanis Club Rescue Squad

Sam Hyatt Ararat Area Native Funeral Held

The funeral for Sam Jackson Hyatt 76 of rt 1 Robbins was held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church near Ararat in the afternoon with ministers Rev Bernie Shelton Rev G Marion Falk and Rev Lester Campbell officiating. He died Monday at home after several months illness. Surviving sister Mrs Etta Hyatt Ross of St 1 Robbins. He was a native of the Ararat community in Surry County.

Sam Jackson Hyatt Rt. 1 Robbins Mt. Zion Baptist Church Ararat Bernie Shelton G. Marion Falk Lester Campbell Etta Hyatt Ross St. 1, Robbins Surry County

Patterson Couple Trip to Visit Son and Daughter

Mr and Mrs Sam Patterson departed today to visit their son Joe Patterson in High Point and proceed to Summerdale New Jersey to see their daughter Mrs Jack Crommer.

Sam Patterson Joe Patterson High Point Summerdale N. J Jack Crommer

White Plains couples visit Winston-Salem relatives

Mr. and Mrs. James R. Lawrence and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Badgett Sr of White Plains visited relatives in Winston-Salem Sunday and were also invited at Tanglewood Park.

James R. Lawrence Wesley Badgett, Sr White Plains Winston-Salem Tanglewood Park

Rites Thursday For Sechriest Youth Eddie Sechriest Dies at 16

The funeral for Eddie Ray Sechriest, 16, son of Charlie and Bessie Sechriest of Mount Airy, was held Thursday at Fancy Gap Baptist Church. He died Tuesday at Baptist Hospital after a week-long illness. Survivors include his parents, a brother Jerry Dale, a sister Mrs Osler Handy, grandmothers Mrs Mary Sechriest and Mrs Ella Reynolds, and step grandfather Andrew Reynakis. Burial followed at Oakdale Cemetery with pallbearers named Sandy Lovill, Don Lovill, Bobby Lovill, Jimmy Best, Larry Cockerham, Roger Brinkley, and Eugene Sechriest.

Charlie Bessie Johnson Sechriest Route 5 Mount Airy Shorttown Hill Baptist Hospital Jerry Dale Seehriest Osler Handy Route 3 Mary Seehriest Ella Reynolds Rt. 6 Andrew Reynakis Route 6 Robert Kizer W. D. Turner Oakdale Cemetery Sandy Don Bobby Lovill Jimmy Best Larry Cockerham Roger Brinkley Eugene Sechriest

Cannery To Open Tuesday At White Plains Cannery

The White Plains Cannery will open Tuesday June 27 and operate each Tuesday through July and August. Canning patrons should arrive between 7 a m and 9 a m on canning days.

White Plains

Unfinished Debate on Ties in Modern Bathing Creations

A fragment notes a lack of tying solutions in contemporary bathing designs. It hints at ongoing discussion about how to secure garments or fixtures without traditional knots, reflecting broader design debates in fashion and water use.

Think Before You Speak Warns On Thoughtful Silence

A proverb emphasizes deliberate thinking before speaking, suggesting deep reflection improves judgment and avoids hasty or harmful remarks. It frames thoughtful speech as a prudent personal habit.

Vacationing Families Return from Myrtle Beach Trip

Mr and Mrs Bruce Corder and children Eddie Mike and Jim along with Mr and Mrs Clifton Atkins and children Jeanette and Frankie have returned from a vacation at Myrtle Beach.

Bruce Corder Eddie Mike Jim Clifton Atkins Jeanette Frankie Myrtle Beach

Weather Absences Delay Sertoman Tissue Sale

Inclement weather and many Sertoma Club members from Mount Airy were absent at Wednesday meetings delaying the annual tissue sale. Two sale evenings were missed and two additional days will be scheduled later to complete the town canvass.

Mount Airy Wedneway Sertomans

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