New Davie County History Published by State Department
A new pamphlet in the North Carolina counties history series, written by James W Wall of Mocksville High School, surveys Davie County from its origins in Howan County through its formation in 1754 and 1800s. It covers geography, climate, wars, education, religion, population and traditions with illustrations and maps. The bookset costs $1 and is available from the Historical Publications unit at the Department of Cultural Resources in Raleigh.
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Davie County
Arie Husters
Department of Cultural Hismirees
Piedmont
William Richardson
Davie
North Carolina
Historic Publications
Department of Cultural Hisources
James W Wall
Mocksville
North Carolinas
Memory Mitchell
Wall
David County
First Presbyterian Church
Appalachian State Teachers College
Unc-Ch
Department of Cultural Resources
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Raleigh
Southern Regional Education Board urged to stress free enterprise
Gev Midis Godwin of Virginia, chairman, says the board should stress teaching the free enterprise system to preserve political freedom. He notes the board’s goals include capitalist curriculum, while stressing intertwined political and economic systems. Godwin, a former governor, argues education should reflect American economic ideals alongside other systems.
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Atlanta
UPI
Gev Midis
FE Godwin
Virginia
Southern Regional
Pdvucation Board
Godwin
Mount Airy Budget Details 1976 77 Public Finance Outline
A detailed breakdown shows Mount Airy budgeted 5 084 000 for 1976 77 with little growth in most departments. Major items include 500 000 for city hall beginnings and funds for Riverside Park, a 5 percent citywide salary raise, and several revenue streams such as ad valorem tax 1 006 000, sales tax 67 800, water and sewer 430 000, revenue sharing 124 000, and federal grants including Manpower 7 043. Expenditures cover Police 285 000, Fire 127 000, library 27 495, sanitation 175 000, and capital reserves 115 000 for future municipal projects. Revenue and disbursements are itemized across funds including water and sewer, Powell Bill funds 95 000 for equipment, and Riverside Park 96 502.
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Mount Air
Westwood
Riverside Park
Municipal Service
Police Department
Fire Department
Mount Airy Public Library
Sanitation Department
Grayson County Fiddlers Convention in Independence
The 10th annual oldtime and bluegrass Fiddlers Convention returns to Independence with performances Friday at 7 pm and Saturday at 4 pm at Independence Hall Park. Cash prizes total 1580 dollars with awards Saturday night. Registration accepted until show time. rain plan moves event to Independence High School auditorium.
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Independence. Vn
Grayson County
Independence Hall Park
New River Wildlife and Conservation Club
VEW Post
Independence High School
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New Davie History
Davie Cunts
Ween
Howan Counts
Anson
Howan
Dawe
Squire
Sarah Luene Lwell
Daniel
Rebecca
Andther
Duvene
Top Varikev
Mes
Jack Yarbrough
Dobson Community Council
Top Yard
Dobson
C Ro Motemger
Nean
Center
Vils Yarbrough
Tony
Chris
Nations Economic System
Niverits
Kentucky
Singletary
Carl J. Sewart Jr
Danstonia
Macretars Treasures
Dadwin
America
Caxtwin
David Pryor
Arkansas
SREP
University
Eckerd
Disston
Caladryl
Wees
Egee
Grange Asturics Quietif
Iceird Orand
Suntan
KOTEX
Pepsi
Pringle
Newfangled
Vicks Ny-Quyl
Max
Charco
Chantilly Eau ' DE Cologne
Eckerd's
Finance Department
Capital Reserve Fund
Municipal Service Instrict
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