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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1925
Page
2
Mount Airy residents discuss a government action as Congress moves on a March measure affecting post office access and related fees. Local officials warn of changes and residents seek clarity on impact and timing.
About 50 men from the city led by J B Sparger and W F Carter left for Raleigh to press the state highway commission for early construction of the Fancy Gap road linking with Virginia. Carter will present data urging action, amid long-running discussions with Commissioner Hanes and prior plans to wait for the Pilot road. Delegates argue NC has funds and Surry County awaits its share of the legislature authorized quota.
Fire Chief M F Patterson praises three months with no alarms and urges vigilance during the dry spell. City keeps one water tank full in reserve but asks residents to watch their premises to prevent outbreaks.
The regular civil term of Surry Superior Court begins next Monday at Dobson with motions and arguments. Jurors report Tuesday for a two week term, followed by a one week break, then a second two week civil term to handle heavy congestion.
The concrete road from the bridge in this city to Pilot Mountain opens Wednesday morning after over a year of use via the Westfield route. The 10.55 mile stretch is 16 feet wide with dirt to be added along the sides for off road passage. Drivers are urged to slow and watch for dump carts and scrap loaders at work along the new highway. Mrs. C. H. Haynes and grandson Billy Avera have returned from Carolina Beach visiting Mrs. Fox.
Carroll County official records show a 1925 agreement with Virginia to loan 150000 dollars for road work on State Highway No. 15 from Hillsville to the North Carolina line. The contract outlines repayment with interest and annual funding from state taxes, with conditions and signatures from county supervisors and the Virginia State Highway Commission.
Mt Airy schools open Monday for regular work with registration and book purchasing on Saturday at 9 o clock. Pupils in various grades report to North Main Rockford Street or high school buildings as specified. Nonresident tuition payable monthly during first three months. Visitors from Washington DC and Galax VA were hosted this week.
The Recorder's Court in city hall heard numerous cases. Thacker and Allen were fined ten dollars each for liquor violations. Coleman paid ten dollars for drunk and disorderly conduct. Edwards must not drive for two years after a sixty dollar fine and suspended sentence. Hooker faced a knife wound case with Jones. Hooker must cover Jones's seventy five dollar doctor bill and a twenty five dollar fine plus costs. Mathis received a suspended road sentence with conditions for two years.
A crew of workmen will soon complete the bungalow on North Main Street being erected by attorney Fred Folger.
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