From The Randolph Guide – Feb. 10, 1960

Bill J. Lawrence, 31-year-old Rt. 1, Randleman, man who began farming nine years ago with a “second-hand cow and a calf,” was honored Monday night as Randolph County’s Young Farmer of 1959. Lawrence was the fourth recipient of the award sponsored by the Asheboro Junior Chamber of Commerce.

His farming operation has grown until today he farms 383 acres and manages a dairy herd of 40 head of Holstein cows. He raises corn, alfalfa, silage corn and oats – mainly to feed his herd. Lawrence was nominated by his mother-in-law, Mrs. W.W. Kearns. The panel of judges included Arlie Culp, chairman, Quinton Hussey and Paul Auman.

The 1959 recipient was selected from farmers between the ages of 21 and 35 who were nominated by agricultural teachers, county agents and interested parties.

C. Kent Ridge of Rt. 2, Denton, and Barrett Cox of Rt. 1, Ramseur, received certificates of merit recognizing their agricultural and community achievements.

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Sam J. Burrow Jr. announced this week that he will be a candidate for the N.C. Senate in the May 28 Democratic primary, and is “determined to run on my record.”

Burrow, a 42-year-old insurance man, served the past legislative term as Randolph County’s representative in the lower House of the General Assembly.

Randolph County is a member of the 12th Senatorial District and two senators are elected biennially from the area that includes Harnett, Hoke, Moore and Randolph counties. The seats alternate among the counties and this year Randolph and Hoke will each provide a senator.

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A.I. Ferree, local attorney, was guest speaker at the Randolph County Chapter of the American War Mothers when they celebrated their 38th anniversary Saturday at the Teen-Age Building. The Chapter was organized on Feb. 6, 1922, by the late Mrs. L.C. Phillips of Asheboro with 18 members. Phillips was the first president.

Ferree gave highlights of the past war efforts and praised the Chapter for the help it had provided for soldiers, veterans and boys in camp.

Mrs. Wade Hendricks of Statesville, daughter of Mrs. Phillips, told of some of the work accomplished while her mother was president.

– Compiled by Larry Penkava from archives of The Randolph Guide