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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1932
Page
4
Mount Airy News identifies its second class mail status at the Mount Airy post office and notes subscription rates of 1.50 dollars per period.
A columnist compares the terrapin’s shell retreat to a broader life lesson about safeguarding oneself. The piece argues that buying American made goods strengthens national spirit, boosts factories, and reduces reliance on cheap foreign products, urging readers to check package marks and support domestic production.
The piece extols quiet acts of charity seen in daily life. It recalls a salaried man supporting two other families, neighbors visiting for meals, and a wood seller lacking gas and money who found buyers after sharing his plight. It notes the era’s hardship and the need for shared generosity.
A 1920s style editorial condemns corporal punishment while acknowledging its persistence among parents. It contrasts patient, nonviolent parenting with the common sight of slaps, sharp pinches, and switch strokes. It cites cruelty cases and a Superior Court inquiry into a teacher father, arguing severe punishment breeds resentment and harms future conduct.
A fragment reflects on civilization valuing mutual aid in times of distress, noting this quality as a developed trait of humanity. It emphasizes communal responsibility and the longing to support others when hardship arises.
The piece argues that excessive spending and tax burdens threaten stability as gas metaphor shows a limit to indulgence. It notes widespread unemployment, rising state demands, and unpaid taxes as millions face financial strain while officials push for larger appropriations. It warns that once the gas runs out, both individuals and the state will slow and suffer consequences.
The article discusses Dr John B Watson and corporal punishment arguing for immediate painful discipline to connect pain with disobedience. It contrasts backwoods mothers and urban parents, noting punishment works for most homes while stressing cruelty must be avoided and that sex education remains delicate.
Rev. W. E. Poovey presided as Mount Airy district elders and lay workers met Friday November 25 at Central Church Mount Airy. Twenty six of thirty pastors attended with workers over a hundred traveling up to two hundred fifty miles for a total mileage above five thousand. Five institutes ran from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm with plenary discussions on finances and inspirational sermons.
The Roosevelt family shares a common ancestor Claes van Roosevelt from 1636. Theodore and Franklin D. Roosevelt descend from the same line, with the Theodore branch aligning with Republicans and the Franklin D. branch with Democrats. The Roosevelts were prominent socially and financially, including Franklin D. Roosevelts father as a railroad vice president and the family home on the Hudson River.
Mrs Nancy Clifton widow of Green Clifton died suddenly Saturday at her home on route 4 aged 77. Funeral from Little Vine Primitive Baptist Church Sunday with interment in Little Vine Cemetery.
James Elliott aged 79 of route 4 died at home Tuesday. He is survived by his wife. The funeral was conducted at Old Holow Church by Rev. Ferguson with burial in Old Holow cemetery.
Ruby J. Beck the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Escar Beck route 2 burned to death Thanksgiving Day at her parents home A dress caught fire from an open flame the child died a few hours later Funeral held December 25 at home with Rev Hopkins interment Mount Carmel cemetery
Mrs. Mary J. Atwood wife of Will Atwood of Bannertown section died at home Wednesday aged sixty. Funeral from the home Thursday at 2 PM with interment in Oak Grove cemetery. Ministers Rev Ward and Rev J O Belton officiated. She is survived by her husband a son and a daughter. She had been paralyzed nine months after her daughter’s death.
Government warns against coin and currency tampering and explains value rules. It notes coin composition grading and reeding to deter theft, and details how mutilated coins and currency are evaluated and redeemed by the U S Treasury with required explanations and expert analysis.
Annabelle suggests a hair look with the style hanging down over the face just below the chin. Catherine-Jack Pool proposes altering the hair approach.
In Surry County North Carolina Superior Court under Mount Airy Drug Co Inc a receiver notifies all creditors to file claims at his Mount Airy office by January 17 1933 or be barred from recovery . Dated Nov 22 1938 A G Webb Receiver of Mount Airy Drug Co Inc
Mrs. Lee Joyce of Stuart Virginia died at Martin Memorial hospital about 86 P M last Thursday after a months long illness. She left nine children including Frank Joyce W L Joyce Alma and Mary Lou Joyce Claude Joyce and Mrs Plummer. Her husband died earlier in October. Funeral was held Saturday at 2 PM from the family home.
Moir Good operates a farm for J. D. Smith and reports a 560 pound dressed hog killed Monday. An electric sausage mill costing 250 dollars is installed with plans for winter sausage production. The farm has over 100 hogs and lepsedeza is noted as a great feed crop, with ample grain for chickens and stock. Tobacco quality is poor this year, though a sold load averaged 20 cents per pound.
Having qualified as administrator of E Victor Morris deceased this notice asks all persons with claims against the estate to present them within 12 months or be barred. Debtors are urged to settle promptly. Dated November 5 1932. H H Webb administrator and E G Webb attorney.
Dallas, Nov 24. Two year old Paul Tanner was found safe after spending the night in the back seat of his parents stolen car. The vehicle, owned by Mr and Mrs F B Tanner of Irving, was taken when the mother left him unattended while visiting a sister in law. Painter Dudley Briscoe spotted the description, located the Forbes home three blocks away and alerted the parents.
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