Pilot Mountain and Surrounding Towns in Surry County
The article surveys Pilot Mountain and nearby communities as a prospering textile and tobacco region. It notes Pilot Mountain's industries, services, schools, and transport links, contrasts with Mount Airy and Dobson, mentions Siloam, White Plains, Lowgap, and local landmarks including the courthouse, a Washington Mills factory, and notable residents Eng and Chang Bunker in the graveyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Mountain
Twonks
New Consolidated High School
Winston - Salem
Mount Airy
Civitan Club
Legion Hut
White Elkin
Old Dobson
Rockford
Old Richmond
Forsyth
Piedmont
Dobson
Deaf Scientist Perfects New Hearing Aid
A new revolutionary hearing aid has been perfected to correct nerve deafness improving understanding. The device fits into the ear bowl with no cold dangling wire or uncomfortable molds. For more information contact John Wadsworth, Hearing Consultant, 3470 Polo Road, Winston-Salem, NC.
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John Wadsworth
Polo Road
Winston-Salem
N, C
Eleven couples wed in Surry County record
Eleven couples received marriage licenses in the past week per Surry Register of Deeds Mrs. Bertha Shinault. The list includes James C. Kirkman and Judy Rose Ashburn of Mount Airy, and other pairs from Mount Airy Winston-Salem Dobson and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Shinault
Surry Register of Deeds
James C. Kirkman
Judy Rose Ashburn
Mount Airy
William P. Tatum
Winston-Salem
Juanita Bowman
Vance Franklin Shinault
Carol Flinchum
Ararat
Lee Barnes
Brenda Whitaker
Dobson
Billy Ray Queens
Westfield
Alice Yvonne Inman
Pinnacle
Bobby Gene Tannehill
Virginia Faye Creed
Lowgap
Jerry Lee Harward
Albemarle
Mary Ruth Flippen
David Hugh Hudspeth
Thurmond
Roxie Ann Carter
State Road
Jessie Ellis
Betty Jo
Center of evergreen trade in Lowgap historic town
The town of Lowgap grew around mountain leaves for florist and decorators, founded by T. N. Woodruff who made Lowgap the center of evergreen trade. It features a small shirt factory, stores, a school and churches, near the home of Jesse Franklin, NC governor 1820-21 and Revolutionary War officer.
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T. N. Woodruff
Lowgap
Jesse Franklin
North Carolina
U.S
Revival Begins At Rocky Ford Church
Revival services will begin Sunday night at Rocky Ford Baptist Church located on the Devotion.
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Rocky Ford
Rocky Ford Baptist Church
Elkin man, Raleigh pair linked in spring wedding notice
A brief wedding notice lists Vanhoy of Elkin and Langstaff of Raleigh to Elaine Hoover of Mount Airy and Edgar Dale Duncan to Janie Hoppers, both of Sparta, with the pairings of 26, 23, and 19 respectively.
Evening sermons call for fellowship at Mountain Park
Road north of Mountain Park hosts a series of services at 7 30 every evening led by Rev Milton Sewell pastor Mountain Park Baptist Church The Rev Mr Gilley pastor extends invitation to the public to attend and enjoy fellowship with them
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Park
Milton Sewell
Mountain Park Baptist Church
Mr. Gilley
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State Magazine
Sharpe Publishing Co
Yadkin
Siloam
Good Reads
White Plains
Eng and
Chang Bunker
Blue Ridge
Virginia Line
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Jack Brown
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Turnpike
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