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Mount Airy News

Location

Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1917

Page

2

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Presidents Message to Congress Published in Full

The president's address to Congress is printed in full, described as a document with lasting historical impact and potential influence on future generations. The message is highlighted as a significant national record.

Congress

Power Plant Expansion Promises Increased City Power

The Water and Light Commission plans a new plant two and a half miles below the current facility, buying land and timber for construction. A consulting engineer will address dam type, and machinery orders will be placed to add about 300 horsepower within a year, meeting decade-long growth needs.

County Continues Demon County Agent Service

County Commissioners voted to continue the County Agent program despite cost concerns. The Department will replace J. W. Johnson with a college-educated agent based at Dobson to work full time for progress in farming and land investment.

Dobson

Bunker Farm Divided Among Heirs

The Chang Bunker farm two miles south of town, totaling 480 acres with 100 on the south side of Stewarts Creek, is being divided among eight heirs. Commissioners S. Y. Simpson W. J. Herring and J. B. Sparger, assisted by surveyor Vestal Taylor, will assign eight parcels and then equalize value so wealthier heirs repay the difference.

Chang Bunker S. Y. Simpson W. J. Herring J. B. Sparger Vestal Taylor Stewarts Creek

Mrs BE Kochiitzky Returns From Greensboro Visit

Mrs BE Kochiitzky and her young daughter Louisa have returned from a visit to relatives in Greensboro. The family occupied the return news with cheerful notes on the trip and pleasant time spent with kin.

BE. H. Kochiitzky Louisa Greensboro

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