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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1925
Page
2
The Mount Airy News lists annual subscription at $1.50 with second class mail entry under the 1925 post office rules. Publisher details show J. E. Johnson & Son.
The article argues the interstate highway through North Carolina and Virginia shows political bias favoring Alleghany County and Salisbury over Rowan and Winston-Salem. It cites Mr. Wilkinson of Charlotte protesting gerrymandered routing and asserts the Fancy Gap path is the most practical link to Charlotte, noting maps and distances from Wytheville to Charlotte.
Residents assert bias in road planning and maintenance decisions, claiming personal favoritism influences the highway system and leaves the public with unfair outcomes and uneven service.
Congressman R L Doughton denies any responsibility for the National Highway location and challenges the Mount Airy News to provide responsible evidence. He states the matter was handled through official channels with input from the Bureau of Public Roads and state highway departments. He notes support for mapping a Mount Airy route and offers to aid supporters while demanding retraction or corroborated testimony.
The high school football team closed its season last Wednesday by defeating Elkin 20 to 0 in this city. They suffered only two losses this season and earned a state wide reputation as a top high school squad. Next year promises a stronger team due to experience and extra training.
Former Citizen visits city Mr and Mrs J O Hatcher of Ballsville Virginia spent the first of the week in the area with friends and relatives. They were called back by the sudden death of Mrs Hatcher s brother John Park near Elkin last Saturday. Park died of a heart attack at 39 after months of ill health.
A Monday afternoon blaze near Pine Ridge destroyed the 7 room bungalow of Frank Arrington. Strong winds aided the rapid spread before discovery, leaving the home and contents a total loss though partial insurance coverage was in place.
Raleigh announces the engagement of Dorothy Polk Yates daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Simms Yates to Mr. John Bruce Yakley of Mount Airy. The couple plans to wed December 19.
County Agent H. E. White explains orchard planning focusing on site drainage soil preparation and proper planting depth. He urges careful hole size pruning and alignment, plus annual pruning and a Muscadine grape program with demonstrations available.
Mrs George O Graves entertained Wednesday afternoon with members of the Entre Nous book club and friends. Decorations featured yellow and white chrysanthemums as ten tables greeted guests and a chicken salad course with hot rolls and coffee was served by Mrs James Yakley B H Williamson W W Burke and E W Paddison. Tiny Christmas baskets containing crystallized ginger were the favors.
T R Robertson and his sister Virginia joined their brother Walter for Thanksgiving at Guilford College.
Judge Lewellyn bound Cornell Corn to Dobson for trial on seduction after an all day hearing. Harvey Vernon was sent to the roads for eight months for retailing liquor. Rector Jones testified Vernon supplied liquor from a barn behind his store. Vernon’s father is serving time on the roads for the same offense. Everett Odell and John France lost driving privileges. France also fined $50. Elbert Hawks taxed for drunkenness. Robert Simmons 30 day suspended sentence with conditions. Edgar Johnson paid $10 and costs for liquor possession. Dave Smith taxed with costs for no license and ordered to comply.
The Junior League of Winston-Salem will host Will Rogers at Reynolds Memorial auditorium Thursday evening. The event aims to aid social uplift and community service with proceeds going to charity after covering expenses. The De Reszke quartet will sing during the program.
Officers Millard Patterson and Edgar Jarrell pursued a liquor car for over two hours through Mount Airy streets and nearby roads, capturing the car and five and a half gallons of liquor. The driver, a colored man, fled into the woods after wrecking the vehicle beyond Frank Cruz store. The car belonged to Ben Belton and was seized pending a forfeiture hearing before Judge Lewellyn.
Mrs. P R Masten and daughter Miss Nita and Mrs. J L Henley have returned to Winston-Salem after visiting Mr and Mrs P R Masten Jr.
Mount Airy resident endorses Dean’s Kidney Pills as a diuretic relief for kidney weakness. W. F. Simmons, a stone cutter, reports backache eased and kidney secretions regulated after using Dean’s Pills bought at Ross Drug Co. 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sponsors this testimonial.
A notice advises cake orders for a Saturday sale. Call Mrs E S Hendren at phone 426 to arrange special cakes and other items from the man's Music store.
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