County Line: 120 attend Cool Spring reunion

Published 10:04 am Tuesday, July 1, 2025

By Shirley Thorne
County Line Correspondent

Our Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, a day called “Independence Day; the 13 American colonies formally separated from Great Britain. The day was first celebrated on July 4, 1777 in Philadelphia with bell ringing, fireworks and 13-gun salutes. Independence Day or the Fourth of July became a U.S. federal holiday in 1870; however, federal employees were unpaid until 1941 when it became a paid holiday. Here’s wishing everyone a safe and blessed Independence Day.
As photos show, the 68th Cool Spring High School Alumni Association meeting was a success; 120 folks attended. The Class of ’65 had the largest number of attendees, and Dianne Bell Gray (’62) of Tennessee traveled the greatest distance. At age 99, Laura Wooten Ellis (’43) of Statesville was the oldest alumnus present. Officers Victor Ellis (president), Linda S. Parker (tresurer), and Bessie T. Josey (secretary) were re-elected.
Vacation Bible School with theme “Magnified” will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 11 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 12 at Clarksbury Methodist Church.
Our community extends its sympathy to the family of James Monroe “Jim” Stroud; who died at home Saturday, June 21, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Davie County in 1932 to Guy and Pauline Godbey Stroud and was reared on NC 901 near Stroud Mill Road. A veteran of the US Army, he owned a dairy and later beef cattle farm; he also worked at the Statesville Auto Auction. He and wife Imogene settled on his family farm and reared their four children. A service celebrating his life was held Wednesday of last week at Society Baptist, where he was a longtime member; he was laid to rest in the church cemetery.
Romaro Scott remains at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Join us in prayer for the Lord’s divine healing and blessings upon Romaro and other residents who are having health issues. Pray for the Lord’s comfort and blessings upon the family of Jim as they miss him.
Our community news will again honor students who graduated, earned a certificate, or received an honor or award the past year. Call or text 336-492-5115 or email info and photos to sdtlink@hotmail.com.
Call or text Shirley on 336-492-5115 or email sdtlink@hotmail.com.