Stokes Democrats Reelect Ralph J. Scott as Chairman
In Danbury on Friday night Ralph J. Scott was reappointed head of the Stokes Democratic Executive Committee after a period away. Former candidates P F Shelton J Worth Gentry and Clarence Carter were considered, with Scott briefly stepping aside then returning as chairman. Scott’s pattern echoes his past political decisions to seek another term.
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Fifth
Ralph J. Scott
Danbury
Stokes Democratic
Scott
P. EF. Shelton
Francisco
J. Worth Gentry
Ming
General Assembly
Clarence Carter
King
Aaron Tilley
Blood Drive At Junior High Sees 146 Donors In One Day
A Friday bloodmobile visit at a local junior high drew 188 volunteers with 146 successful pints collected and 42 deferred. The drive aimed to replenish the Charlotte regional blood bank as demand rises. Community groups and local businesses, including Renfro Mills and Mount Airy firms, contributed donors and support.
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Red Cross Biond Moebila
Charlotte
Summer Program at Surry College Opens July 10
A six week program starts July 10 at Surry Community College in Dobson. The new campus offers air conditioned classes with a writing seminar, developmental reading, and a mathematics study. Courses run 8:30 12 with a $19 fee plus materials. College credit courses for freshmen include History Math English Biology and Typing.
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Surry Community College
I Dobson
J. John Krepick
Krepick
Surry Lads Win At Boys' State
Two Surry County High School students were elected to the American Legion Boys State Supreme Court at Wake Forest University. Sam Freeman of Dobson won as a Nationalist candidate, George Francisco of Mount Airy won on the Federalist ticket. Freeman was sponsored by the Dobson Jaycees and Francisco by Quality Mills. Mr and Mrs F L Johnson visit Roanoke this week.
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Surry County
Supreme Court of the American Legion
Wake Forest
Pollution Nil After Tank Truck Crash On Fancy Gap
Surry Health Officer John Cruse reports no traces of formaldehyde found in area water sources after the recent tank truck accident near Fancy Gap mountain. He notes that the chemical's mature state limits dispersion and explains the absence of contamination.
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Fancy Gap
John Cruse
Surry
Perfect Attendance At Sun Schools Wins Pin
Dennis Ray Bledsoe 17 received a Bar Pin for perfect Sunday school attendance at Blue's Grove Baptist Church. Lacy Dollyhigh, starting at 3 months old, has never missed a class despite recent convalescence. he stood for the full hour. Bledsoe attends Surry Central High School and is employed by the NEWS. son of Rev Orville Alten Bledsoe of Dobson.
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Dennis Ray Bledsoe
Blue’s Grove Baptist Church
Lacy Dollyhigh
Biedsoe
Surry Central High School
the News
Orville Alten Bledsoe
Dobson
Surry Youth Excels at District 4-H Demonstration Day
Surry County 4-H members and leaders attended District 4-H Demonstration Day at Radleman. Seventy attendees showcased 24 events with eleven blue ribbons and multiple red and white ribbons across clubs from Copeland Beulah White Plains and Westfield, recognizing youths in public speaking, dairy foods, poultry, farming, and skills like sewing and entomology.
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Surry County
Rardleman
Surry
Copeland
Vickie Greene
Penny Halil
American Businessystem
Betty Atkins
David Doby
Martha Johnson
Melinda Lawrence
White Plains
Ann Marshall
Taien
Sarah Snow
Sorry County
Haystack
Mike Lewis
Good Neighbor Cab
Brenda Whitaker
Beulah Club
Mark Johnson
Ricky East
Wand
Jimmy Hrammer
Patti Deby
Westfield Club
Elizabeth Tilley
Margaret Tilley
Copeland Intermediate
Deborah Deby
Ava Layne
White Plains Club
Ans York
Butch Lewis
Dale Falk
Beulah
Bill Horten
Beth Horten
Appalachian Students To Visit Surry College
A class of 50 graduate students from Appalachian State Teachers College Boone will visit Surry Community College at 2 30 p m June 29 for field trip practical experience. President J John Krepick and staff will conduct a campus tour followed by a seminar led by Leland Cooper director.
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Appalachian State Teachers College
Boone
Surry Community College
ATS
J. John Krepick
Leland Coper
Mount Airy News alters schedule for July 4 week
The Mount Airy News to publish its weekend edition on June 29 and skip July 4. Advertising and news copy must reach the paper by noon on June 28 for inclusion in the Thursday edition. Regular publication resumes July 7.
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The
Mount Airy News
Damage Heavy In 2 Car Wreck
Two cars sustained heavy damage in a wreck around 4 20 p m. All occupants escaped with minor injuries. A 1966 Plymouth and a 1967 Plymouth were involved on Route 6. One driver, 25, of Route 6, was cited for reckless driving.
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Plymouth
Kiwanis Delegates Attend Houston Club Meeting
Kiwanis Delegate Mr and Mrs FE C Belton Jr of 314 Church St Mount Airy attend Houston Texas Kiwanis Club meeting.
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FE. C. Belton, Jr
Church St. Mownt Airy
Houston
Texas
Pepre- Airy Kiwanis Club
Broadcast Specialist Airman Baughan Graduates Defense School
Broadcast specialist Airman Third Class Robert C. Baughan, son of Mr and Mrs Frank E Baughan of Mount Airy, has graduated from the Defense in School broadcast program.
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Robert C. Baughan
Frank E. Baughan
Country Club Road
Mount Airy
Funeral services for Mrs Nancy Gallagher in Richmond
Mrs Nancy Walter Gallagher of Richmond Virginia will be honored with funeral services at 11 am in Richmond today. Her body will then be transported to Mount Airy for a 6 pm viewing at Moody Funeral Home and a graveside service at Oakdale Cemetery on Wednesday. Born in Patrick County she was daughter of William Henry and Nancy Mays Wailer and leaves a niece Mrs Ralph Sykes and nephews James W Leake and Stuart Leake.
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Richmond
Mount Airy
Moody Funeral Home
Oakdale Cemetery
Patrick County
William Henry
Nancy Mays Wailer
Osale
James J. Leake
Mise Lois Waller
Richmond, Va
Ralph Sykes
James W. Leake
Arlington, Va
Stuart Leake
Winston-Salem
Rev
D. &. McCarty
Homecoming Sunday at Piney Grove Church
The Piney Grove Baptist Church holds its annual homecoming Sunday with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship to follow at 10:00 a.m. A lunch will be served after the service.
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Piney Grove
Piney Ao Baptist Church
Cafe Raid Nets Seven Arrests
A Surry County Sheriff’s raid on the Long Horn Cafe near the Stockyards at 11 46 pm resulted in seven arrests on gambling and liquor violations. Clyde Heath, operator, faced charges of running a rambling house and selling whisky and beer without a license. six patrons were charged with gambling. In a weekend follow‑up, four men from an AM VETS club shooting spree were charged with various assault offenses.
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Surry County
Sheriff's Department
Longhorn Cafe
Jim Taylor
Amvets Club
Danny Butcher
Gary Lee Butcher
Roger Sutphin
Ray Paws
Ores Aids
Scouts Headed West for Pilgrim Ranch Trip
Mount Airy Boy Scouts depart from the bus station for a 12 day trek to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. The group includes Brian Crutchfield Richard Wynee Jeffer Jones Darden Britt Philip Batprin and Busy Beamer with plans to visit nine states and Old Mexico.
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Mount Airy
Piliment Scout Ranch
Cimmaron
New Mexico
Seonte
Philmont
States
Old Mexico
Jaxwal Seoute
Brian Cretchfvrd
Charles Crutchfield
Richard Wynee
G. Wynee
Je. Preece Jones
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Darden Britt
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T. €. Britt
Philip Bat Prin
Mra
Hugh Sulphis
Busy Beamer
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