New York Newspaper Probes Mount Airy Labor Report
A New York editor sent to Mount Airy to verify claims of cheap labor found the reports false. North Carolina labor officials audited nine hosiery and underwear plants and recorded average wages of 42 cents per hour for men and 32 cents for women, with eight hour days and no under 16 employment. The investigation supports the local claim of no cheap labor hoax and provides a clean slate for Mount Airy industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mount Airy
New York City
Carl Warren
New York News
Warren
Greensboro
North Carolina Department of Labor
North Carolina Labor Investigator
Fleicher
Department of Labor
Congress
W. F. Gaffney
Gaffney
Evelyn Lee Faw and Robert Randolph Jr engagement announced
Mr and Mrs Thomas Garnett Faw announce the engagement of their daughter Evelyn Lee to Robert Jerry Randolph Jr of Austin Texas. The wedding is planned for June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Garnett Fawcett
Evelyn Lee
Robert Jerry Randolph, Jr
Austin
Texas
Tornado Victims Remembered In Greensboro Area
Funeral services were held for Amanda Ayers and her daughter Gloria at Mount Bethel Moravian Church after they burned to death in the Greensboro tornado. Solomon W Apperson, buried in Silao, Ga, was a local survivor. Greensboro reports 13 dead, 150 injured, 500 homeless with $3 million in property damage and $50,000 raised for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Ayers
J. B. Ayers
Gloria
Mount Airy
Mount Bethel Moravian Church
Greensboro
C. D. Crouch
Solomon W Apperson
Siloam
Gainesville
Apperson
Georgia
W. H. Reid
Pilot Mountain
E. P. Apperson
Tornado Safe for Rev. Joe Carter Family in Anderson
Friends report Rev. Joe Carter and his family escaped injury as a tornado struck their area in Anderson South Carolina. The Carters had recently left a home that was totally destroyed in the storm path. Nearby, the Hauser family also escaped danger though the storm damaged property within a block of their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Carter
Anderson, S. C
Carter
Henry Hauser
Anderson
Hospital News Briefs From North Carolina County
The report lists multiple medical cases and procedures. Cecil Watson of Dobson underwent surgery for acute appendicitis. Other patients include Mrs. C A Boyles Walnut Cove and Otis Boyles Pilot Mountain. births note Dr and Mrs Charles Lucas of Charlotte welcomed a son on Monday April 6. Several discharges and a death are recorded, including Robert Lee Herring aged 55 from Morganton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Watson
CCC
Dobson
C. A. Boyles
Walnut Cove
Troy W. Newman
Galax
Route 4
Venson Welch
Otis Boyles
Pilot Mountain
R. Elm Comer
King
W. W. Thomas
City
Charles Lucas
Charlotte
Ralph Beasley
Peters Creek
Madonna Williams
Kernersville
Ottis Boyles
Kathleen Dobson
IC. Evans
Route 3
O. F Creed
T. D. Nunn
Francisco
Will I
P. F Draughn
B. A. Turpin
Pinnacle
P. T. A. Meeting At Rockford Street School
The Rockford Street School P. T. A. will hold its regular meeting next Tuesday night at 7 30 with a program by Mrs. Bailey Glenn on child growth and development. Annual officer elections will be held during the session. members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford Street
Bailey Glenn
Hoey to Speak in Mount Airy Friday Night
Hon Clyde Hoey Democratic gubernatorial candidate will make two Mount Airy addresses Friday night with the final talk at Rockford Street school auditorium at eight o clock. He will also address the Kiwanis Club at 6 30 p m in the Blue Ridge Hotel banquet hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Hoey
Shelby
Mount Airy
Rockford Street School
Hoey
Kiwanis Club
Blue Ridge Hotel
Fowler Motor Co Purchases Local Filling Station
Fowler Motor Co announces the purchase of the granite filling station on South Main Street next to the post office formerly Uncle Buck's. The building will be remodeled and operated as a filling station before becoming a full garage with showroom and repair shop. Hennis Transfer Co moves HQ to a new filling station on the Pancy Gap road in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler Motor Co
South Main Street
Hennis Transfer Co
Joe Fowler
Pancy Gap Road
Virginia
Rev and Mrs J W Frank Return Home After State Visit
The Rev J W Frank and his wife have returned to the city after traveling to Davidson County where he spent time with his mother and relatives while Mrs Frank visited their daughter and family in Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Frank
Mr. Frank
Davidson County
Clean Up Week Set for Mount Airy Starting Monday
Mayor F C Ashby announced Clean Up Week will run from Monday April 13 to the following Saturday. The city aims for wide citizen participation to tidy lawns cellars and other rubbish sites with extra workers if needed and residents urged to burn yard waste where possible and merchants to place waste paper in street receptacles to keep streets clean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Ashby
Ashby
Mount Airy
Galax firm buys bankrupt stock at auction
W A Alderman of Galax bought the bankrupt stock of John M Bowman at public auction held by the receiver W A Jackson. The sale fetched 1200 dollars for shoes dry goods and fixtures, below the previously set 1400 dollar valuation. Alderman immediately leased the building next to A P Store and plans to reopen the shop at 800 am once replenished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Bowman
W. A. Jackson
W. A. Alderman
Galax
Alderman
Stores Close Easter Monday Observe Holiday Across Main Street
Main street stores including grocery, dry goods, shoe and department stores will close through Easter Monday. Drug stores will follow holiday customs with two locations open in the morning and two in the afternoon and evening. Housewives are urged to stock up to cover an extra day.
Pre-School Clinics in County Led by Health Officer
Dr. Ralph J. Sykes returns to county duties after UNC course. He starts a series of preschool clinics in county schools through May 8, with regular vaccination clinics in city office on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The schedule lists dates and locations by town and colored/status where noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph J. Sykes
University of North Carolina
Sykes
Red Brush
North Elkin
Pilot Mountain
Voters Decide On Extra School Tax Levy
Engagement and wedding notices appear alongside civic headlines. Mr and Mrs William Albert Jackson announce Valeria Armfield engagement to Walter J Shuford Jr with a June wedding planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Albert Jackson
Valeria Armfield
Walter J. Shuford, Jr
Gwyn Quits Congressional Race Leaves Two Candidates
Allen H. Gwyn of Reidsville, solicitor of the 11th judicial district, withdraws from the Democratic race for Congress from the fifth district. He pledges support for the eventual nominee and to campaign for party return to power. This leaves Frank Hancock and Allison James as the remaining contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen H. Gwyn
Reidsville
11Th Judicial
Congress
Gwyn
Solicitor Gwyn
Frank Hancock
Oxford
Allison James
Winston-Salem
Woodruff's Flower Shop Enlarges Quarters
Woodruff's Flower Shop expanded its display room enlarging the shop and converting adjacent space from a garage into a lounge and showroom. A new floor paneled walls ceiling and a bright work area with a large refrigerator and open-cut flowers enhance the shop environment for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodruff
Florist
Rabid Dog Case Sparks City Investigation
Two local children began hydrophobia treatment after being bitten by a dog held in the city pound for ten days. The owner had released the Virginia dog into the city, sparking questions of responsibility and damages as police pursue who should pay for the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Virginia
Grace Moravian Church Prepares for Easter Services
Grace Moravian Church conducts daily special services this week led by Rev. E T Mickey except Saturday. Maundy Thursday communion held Thursday night. Five new members admitted last Sunday. Easter morning service and resurrection service Sunday night planned. Ladies auxiliaries 1 and 2 meet Tuesday instead of Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Moravian Church
E. T. Mickey
Mount Airy Seeks Extra Month of School With March Election
County and city leaders set in motion a May election to fund a ninth month of school for Mount Airy. A 15 cent levy on property value would fund the extra term if voters approve. Registration opens April 13 and ends May 2 with registration at polling places on Saturdays. Registrars include Joe Booker and others. Funds to be handled by the county and paid to the city school board upon approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
Joe Booker
W. P Welch
J. E. Caudle
Frank Hines
Geo. W. Sparger
Bannertown
Tesh
Salem
Utt Resigns City Clerk Post. Combs Named Successor
At a special meeting of the City Board of Commissioners James Combs was elected to succeed Greever L. Utt as clerk of the water department and Recorder's Court. Mr Utt resigns effective May 1 to join Hylton Auto Supply Co. on Franklin Street. Combs, longtime Poore's Grocery employee, is described as bright and promising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Commissioners
James Combs
Greever L. Utt
Water Department
Recorder's Court
Mr. Utt
Hylton Auto Supply Co
Franklin Street
Combs
Poore’s Grocery
Moravian Glee Club to Perform in Bethlehem
The Moravian College Glee Club of Bethlehem pa will give two concerts in town on Thursday April 16 under Miss Evelyn Coleman director of public school music and Rev E T Mickey and Grace Moravian Church ladies. The 29 member group has extensive concert experience and will present classical sacred and secular pieces plus college humor. Matinee tickets 10 cents. evening admission 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravian College Glee Club
Bethlehem
Evelyn Coleman
E. T. Mickey
Ladies of Grace Moravian Church
Missionary Church Funeral For Young Stephens Girl
Margaret Cleo Stephens aged nearly nine died April 3 at Martin Memorial Hospital from heart trouble. She was daughter of Ray and Mrs. Etta Stephens of Sheltontown. Funeral held at 10:30 A M Sunday from the Mormon Church with burial in Sheltontown cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Cleo Stephens
Martin Memorial Hospital
Ray
Etta Stephens
Sheltontown
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State Labor Department
Mount Bethel
Hospital News
Robert Lee Herring
Morganton
Hugh
Laura Jackson Herring
Surry County
White Plains
Lotte Robertson
Bowman
Flat Rock
Combstown
Little Richmond
Copeland
Rockford
Holly Springs
Mountain Park
Eldora
Pranklin
North Main
Valeria Jackson
W. J. Shuford
Allison James A. Hancock
G. L. Utt
Moravian Glee Club
Margaret Stephens
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