Folger Wins Over Chatham in Democratic Primary
John H. Folger defeated Thurmond Chatham in the Democrat primary for Congress. The vote was larger across counties than the previous 25 primary, where Chatham led Folger but failed to win. Chatham conceded victory to Folger and promised to run again in two years.
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John H. Folger
Thurmond Chatham
Congress
Chatham
Folger
Polger
Little Man
Forsyth County
Draft Law Extends Draft Pause and Raises Pay in 1948
Congress moved a compromise to extend the draft pause for July and August while authorizing pay raises across ranks. The bill keeps the draft act to March 31, bans 18 year olds from induction but keeps their registration, allows 19 to 44 year olds to be drafted, and ends draftees after 18 months. Pay increases total about 632 million dollars yearly, with raises from 50 percent for privates to 10 percent for top officers, and officers from 10 to 20 percent depending on rank.
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House
Senate
Truman
Local Youths Volunteer For Regular Army
MSgt Anderson of the local Army Recruiting Sergeant reports youths have been accepted and shipped to Fort Bragg for enlistment after medical and physical examination. If an applicant fails medical, they are returned home with transportation provided.
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Msgt. Anderson
Fort Bragg
Billy Hicks Achieves Perfect Attendance Through 12 Years
Billy Hicks son of Mr and Mrs J P Hicks of Flat Rock Community completes a perfect school attendance record from enrollment to graduation. He follows family tradition alongside his sister and other relatives, under the direction of Principal AP Phillipe. Sergeant with the WACS Mrs Rehberg notes the notable achievement.
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Billy Hicks
Billy
J. P. Hicks
Flat Rock
Miss Klein Thompson Dies In Statesville
Miss Klein Thompson 41 of Mount Airy died at 5 30 am Tuesday at the home of her sister Mrs E J Everhart in Statesville where she was visiting The funeral was held at First Baptist Church at 2 pm Wednesday Rev R K Redwine officiated Burial was in Holly Springs Church cemetery Surviving are a stepmother Mrs T J Thompson a brother Max Thompson and four sisters with further details omitted.
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Rosie Klein Thompson
Mount Airy
E. J. Everhart
Statesville
First Baptist Church
R. K. Redwine
Bun
Holly Springs Church
T. J. Thompson
Max Thompson
Washington, D. C
Elder Jeff Vass To Preach At Maple Grove Church
Jett Vem of Galax will preach at Maple Grove Methodist Church Sunday morning June 30 at 11 oclock. Elder Jeff Vass is announced to hold service.
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Jeff Vass
Jett Vem
Galax
Maple Grove Methodist Church
Major Walter D. Moss to Locate Here
Major Walter D. Moss will receive his discharge from the Army in July. He will make this city his future home with Miss Julia Belle Poy and their children. Moss served five years and overseas, currently on the army Air Corps general staff in the Pentagon. He plans to engage in business here and will reside at 126 Granite Street.
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Walter D. Moss
Army
Julia Belle Poy
Mom
General Staff
Army Air Corps
Pentagon Building
Washington, D. C
Granite Street
Westfield Baptists Run Protracted Sunday Services
The Westfield Baptist Church announces a series of services starting Sunday June 30 led by Rev. A. Simmons. An 11 oclock service is planned with additional evening sessions to follow.
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Westfield Baptist Church
A. Simmons
Local Men Build New Homes Here
Mount Airy area will see new housing as four and five room frame homes with German siding and sheetrock ceilings rise on old property near the eating area. Dried hardwood floors will be installed. The homes are for sale and part of an effort to relieve the acute housing shortage.
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Mount Airy
Eating Aciaedl
Mrs Gertrude Snider Dies in Oregon Burial Planned
The remains of Mrs Gertrude DeHart Snider who died Sunday in Eugene Oregon will be brought home for burial. She was born June 22 1917 in Meadows of Dan Virginia. Survived by sisters Mrs J Thomas Wyatt of Virginia Mrs N L Rosas of High Point and Miss Bertha DeHart of unknown location.
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Gertrude DeHart Snider
Eugene
Oregon
Snider
Meadows
Dan
Shet&& Hart
J. Thomas Wyatt
N. L. Rosas
High Point
Bertha DeHart
Pune
Cemetery Notice Urges Contact for White Plains Burial Plots
All persons with relatives buried in White Plains Baptist Church cemetery are urged to contact the graveyard committee of Tommie Cox Sam P Jones and Bob Simmons all of White Plains. All unclaimed plots are to be gone.
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White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery
Tommie Cox
Sam P. Jones
Bob Simmons
White Plains
Patrolman Jones Recovers Liquor After Car Chase
State Highway Patrolman C N Jones pursued a car for six miles on Highway 268 between Pilot Mountain and Elkin. About 1 30 Saturday morning the driver stopped half a mile shy of the main area. Eight gallons of white lightning liquor were seized, and the car occupant fled, identity unknown. The car owner later identified a 1940 green Ford coach.
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C. N. Jones
Pilot Mountain
Elkin
Jones
Iuri
J H Folger Addresses Junior Order Banquet
J H Folger spoke at a Junior Order banquet for the local community. He addressed the ladies and friends of members during the event hosted by the Junior Order.
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J. H. Folger
Family Dinner Honors Mrs Betty Mann
A family dinner was held at the home of Mrs J A Mills and Mr and Mrs in honor of Mrs Betty Mann. Attendees gathered to celebrate the occasion with a meal and shared memories of her contributions to the family and community.
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Mrs
Betty Mann
J. A. Mills
List of 113 Surry County World War II KIA Names
Editorial note lists 113 Surry County residents killed in World War II with designations KIA DOW DOI DNB FOD M and Missing as released to the press this week by the government.
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Gov
Kia
Dow
Doi
DNB
Large Crowd Expected To Attend Air Show July 4
The Mount Airy Airport plans a mammoth air show on Thursday July 4 with stunt and test pilots in specially built planes. The program starts at 2 PM and features glider acrobatics formation flying power dives mock dog fights loops and races. George H Macon of Miami Florida a renowned stunt pilot and WWII ace will perform. The event promises to be among the largest air shows of its kind.
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Mount Airy
George H. Macon
Miami
Pla
Ace
Names Of Surry Men Killed In War Are Listed
A local notice lists 113 Surry County service members who died in World War II as part of a national compilation. The report details nationwide totals of Army dead and missing from 1941 to 1946, including 307,554 killed or missing and 1,434 still listed as missing on January 31, 1946.
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Tal
Surry County
North Carolina
United States
Congress
District of Louisiana
Alabama
Florida
New York State
Revival At Antioch Opens Sunday Night
Revival begins Sunday night at Antioch Church continuing through the week led by Rev D D Satine and assisted by Rev HC Lovelace of Sales Wisconsin. Community members are invited to attend daily services.
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D. D. Satine
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Rockingham
Caswell
Paeny Granville
Deeerereewee
Miss Klein Thompson
Westfield Baptists
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People’s Choice
Numa Snider
Amburn
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KIA H. Pfc
Kia Jones
Wm. J
Kia Atwood
Clifton Joyce
Elmer W
Barnes
Robert H
Pfc
King
Pred W
Bolen
William D. King
Ralph
Kia Erastun L
Kirkman
Cecil L
Brinkley
KA Lambert
Roy T
Kia Brown
Benford
C Lankford
John H
KIA Callaway
Howard E
Paul J
Dow Lawrence
David W
DOW Cardwell
Clare M. Dow Lawson
James E
Kia Carter
Wm. F
Jenly
Jack T
Dow Jack L
KIA Llewellyn
Glenn D
KIA R. Pfc
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Robert J. S
Elmo
Samet
Sydney
Poiger
Benjamin C. Kia
Thomas H
Cpl
Kia Kia Shelton
Grady M
Kia Fowler
Joel E
Shelton
James C. Jr
KIA Galyean
Earl
Sikes
Harvey A
Kyle M
Kia Simmons
F. R
Gambill
Ira
Slate
Lloyd E
Kia Gillispie
Herbert R
Dow Smith
Homer
Kia Goin
Dallas
Dow Southard
H. R
Kia Graham
Wm. B
Sparks
Griffith Ernest G Spencer James
Kia Grubb
Bernard T
Stanley
James A
Kia Hall
Cleatus E. Stevens
Gilbert
Hanes
Chas
R. Stewart
Wayford
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