Dobson Woman Killed Crossing Highway 601 in Dobson
Mrs. Magdelene Riggs Jackson 71, wife of Attorney W. M. Jackson, was killed Friday evening while crossing U S 601 at Kapp Street. Funeral held Sunday at Dobson Methodist Church. She leaves two sons Wade and Culmer, a granddaughter and two great grandchildren. Burial in Dobson City Cemetery.
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Magdelene Riggs Jackson
Dobson
W. M. Jackson
Dobson Methodist Church
P. T. Dixon
George Newman
Beautician
U. S. 601
Wade M. Jackson
Boone
Culmer C. Jackson
Dobson City Cemetery
Teachers Back Gov. Sanford Budget in Regional Vote
Teachers from Surry Wilkes Yadkin Ashe and Alleghany counties voted in favor of the $106 million B budget resolution adopted by the District 12 School Boards Association in Jefferson. The resolution notes North Carolina ranks low in per pupil spending and salary increases and urges support for the State Board of Education program of Quality Education.
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Surry County
Wilkes
Yadkin
Ashe
Alleghany
Terry Sanford
District 12 School Boards Association
Jefferson
North Carolina
N. C
North Carolina State Schools Boards Association
State Board of Education
General Assembly
North Carolina State School Boards Association
Winter Reluctant to Leave as Spring Hints in Area
Slight warmth and a soft mention of spring contrast with lingering winter. Forecasters expect cloudy skies and cold rain with highs in the 40s as the Mount Airy area records freezing nights and mild days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Virginia
Ole Man
Winter
Fire engine ordered for White Plains department
A new fire truck with equipment has been ordered for the White Plains Volunteer Fire Department. The International model truck, arranged through Jones Supply Co. of Mount Airy, will be used in the department and housed in the White Plains School agricultural building, with delivery expected in the next two months.
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White Plains
Car Damaged In Hit and Run Near Lowgap
Five miles east of Lowgap a hit and run damaged William Haunn's 1957 Chevrolet. Haunn, driving west on Old Leowgap Road, met a vehicle on the wrong side. the other car fled. No injuries reported. investigation continues to identify the other driver.
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Lowgap
William Roger Haunn
Route 1
Leowgap
Haunn
Jim Rhyne
Mount Airy closes school year June 2 as term end
Mount Airy School Board set June 2 as the last day of the current term with commencement on June 1. They extended the term by two days due to heavy snowfall and shortened the Easter holidays. If weather delays occur, the schedule may shift. Schools close March 3 and reopen the following Tuesday.
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Mount Airy
Town Mount Airy Calls Spring Elections and Filing Details
The Town of Mount Airy Board calls a spring primary May 22 and general June 5 with registration open April 2 through May 20 and May 43 through June 3. Filing deadline is May 12 at 5 p.m. with a $5 fee. Ward One registrar is Mrs. Bobby Haymore. Ward Two registrar is Mrs. Barney Williams. Audit contract awarded to A. M. Pullen and Company of Winston-Salem.
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Board of Commissioners of
Town of
Mount Airy
Bobby Haymore
James H. Johnson
Hubert F. Goad
Barney Williams
Charles Lowry
LR. Edwards
A. M. Pullen and Company
Winston-Satem
Schafers Attend Dems Club Affair In D C Saturday
The North Carolina Democratic Club banquet and dance held in Washington Saturday night marked its 25th annual event. Fifth District Rep Ralph Scott and staff hosted a reception at the Sheraton Park Hotel before the dinner and dance, with attendees including Mr and Mrs Isadore Schafer of Mount Airy and Mr and Mrs Frank Moore of Dobson.
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North Carolina Democratic Club
Washington
Rapital City
Fifth District
Ralph Scott
Sheraton Park Hotel
Isadore Schafer
Mount Airy
Frank Moore
Dobson
Pilot Mountain Auto Salesmen Earn Ford 860-500 Club Honors
Three salesmen from Pilot Mountain Motor Company in Pilot Mountain were honored with Ford Motor Company's 860-500 Club award at a Charlotte district banquet. The recipients were James H. Billy Simmons Albert M Jack Cook and W. Bilt Patterson.
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Pilot Mountain Motor Company
Pilot Mountain
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Charlotte
Ford Sale District
James H
Billy) Simmons
Albert M. iJack
Mayor Keeps Mum On Political Plans
Mayor W. Frank Carter remains silent on potential 1961 bid as municipal elections loom. Roy D. Hutchens announced his candidacy for mayor subject to the May 22 Democratic primary. Carter has led since July 1, 1945, about 16 years, after defeating Frank M. Jones by 91 votes in the last race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Frank Carter
Carter
Roy D. Hutchens
Thompson Furniture Co
Frank M. Jones
Housing Officials Set Meeting On Mount Airy Redevelopment
A Federal Housing official Lucius Williams from Atlanta will meet Thursday evening with Mount Airy leaders including the Town Council Planning Board Redevelopment Committee and Housing Authority to review applications for federal aid. Mount Airy aims to seek about 800000 for an urban redevelopment program. total cost estimated at 1500000 with town funding around 400000. Contemplated actions include condemnation of sub standard housing and provision of 40 year loans for self built homes or low rent units in a 250 unit federal housing project.
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Federal Housing & Home Finance Agency
Atlanta
Mount Airy
Frank Carter
Lucius Williams
Planning Board
Redevelopment Committee
Housing Authority Committee
City Hall
Williams’ Department
Washington
Carter
Red Cross Growth in Local United Fund Agency Services
The Red Cross reports growth in First Aid and Water Safety under Jack Folger with 4 Standard First Aid classes issuing 25 certificates and 2 Advanced first aid classes with 7 passes. A 3-class Junior First Aid program had 8 passes, and 73 members now participate.
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Red Cross
Jack Folger
Graham Johnson
Marjorie Yakley
Franklin Fire Department
Johnson Wea
Camp Carolina Aquatic School
Bernard
John Comer
Claudia Bryant
Health Department
Veteran's Service Council
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Great Plains
White Plains Dept
Joe E. Martin
Worth Street
Piaff
Schafers
D. C
Pilot Mountain Auto
United Fund Agency
Terry Gwinn
Mickey Watson
Vera Carl Thomas
Roy Collins
Elkin
Mary Louise Meade
Camp Butner
Jim Shore
The
Northern Surry
Memorial of
Winston-Salem
Presbyterian of Charlotte
Chatham of
Joyce Greenwood
Jane Needham
Nancy Merritt
Betty Earnhardt
Wfmy-Tv
Greensboro
Mownt Airy
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