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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1934
Page
4
A public vote set for December 14 asks if tobacco growers will support a Kerr Smith plan for 1935 parity pricing and production controls. The article argues the plan aims to stabilize prices, limit overproduction, and mimic industrial production discipline for tobacco.
An army of Christmas seals will appear in the city Monday. Small yet vivid, they fund health nurses clinics nutrition classes and fresh air camps that fight tuberculosis. Each seal supports education campaigns and aid for undernourished children, building nationwide defense against the disease.
The Woodruff couple known as Daddy Bill and Grandmother Woodruff hosted gatherings for travelers and neighbors at their home, built an evergreen business, and cared for the sick and bereaved. Their legacy of hospitality and service endures in the mountain community.
Randall Reeves and Phyllis Mills were united in marriage at Hillsville Virginia on November 28. Rev R H Sho walter performed the ceremony. They left for Richmond and Danville then returned for dinner at the groom’s home. The bride, eldest daughter of Ellis and Mills Ararat, is a Pilot Mountain High School graduate. The groom, son of C D Reeves Mount Airy Route 1, is active in church work.
Mrs William M Woodruff dies at Lowgap ending a long life of service dating to 1870 with her late husband who built a home that aided the community in development and enlightenment. Her passing closes a chapter of devotion to the Lowgap area, reflecting a lifetime of helping neighbors and shaping local progress.
William W Pulp aged 77 died Monday at his daughter Mrs Clyde Shelton's Franklin street home after about a week of illness. A native of Stokes County he lived in Walnut Cove before his wife’s death and has since resided with the Shelton family in the city. He leaves son C C Pulp district passenger agent for the Southern Railway at Winston Salem and two daughters Mrs Clyde Shelton and Miss ME Church. Funeral services are set for 11 00 AM Wednesday at Grace Church with KT Mickey Jr officiating.
Fred Colhard 40, an insurance collector for Metropolitan Life in Elkin, died by suicide in his car on a rural road north of town. A note cited financial worries as motive. He moved from Bedford, Virginia, 15 years ago and is survived by his wife and three children.
Miss Virginia Shelar married Clint Key in a Friday morning ceremony November 30 at the bride’s Meadows of Dan home officiated by the Rev Bradston. Mrs Key is the youngest daughter of Asa Shelar of Meadows of Dan and Geo W Key of Mount Airy Route 3. They reside on Route 3.
Misses Grace and Louise Foy hosted Friday evening with four tables of bridge in compliment of their sister Mrs. W. 8. James of Laurinburg, a recent bride. Guests were close friends of the bride and Mrs. Robert Jackson, and Miss Frances Belle George. High score by Mrs. Hugh Holcomb. low by Mrs. Margaret Richardson. A cookie jar and vases were presented to honoree Mrs. James and to Mrs. Jackson and Miss George. A salad course followed.
Betty Britt daughter of Dr and Mrs T C Britt welcomed 28 Junior Red Cross members on Monday November 26 for a birthday party benefiting the Junior Red Cross. A business meeting preceded games and refreshments, with the birthday cake and ten lit candles as centerpiece. Miss Sarah Graves and Mrs John Pay sponsored the event.
The North Main Parent Teacher Association meets Monday December 10 at 3 30 PM at the school. Miss Katherine Price speaks on The Value of A School Library inviting members and other parents to attend.
By authority of an order by F T Llewellyn Clerk of the Superior Court of Surry County NC in special proceedings Cornelia Cox Administrator of James Cox deceased vs Lora Wagoner Nevada Coleman and Elsie Hodge the land at the late James Cox home in Pilot Township Surry County NC will be sold to the highest bidder for cash with balance in 12 months secured by deed of trust on December 8 1954 at 10 00 AM. The tract begins at Tom s Creek and travels through described bearings for several chains and is to be sold to satisfy assets to pay This sale dated November 8 1934
Mount Airy High School Athletic Association presents a Friday night pageant in the Rockford Street school auditorium. Proceeds support the basketball teams. A large entry of girls will compete with a secret ballot to crown Miss Mount Airy who advances to Miss North Carolina competition. the runner up earns a free trip to New York.
The Woman's Missionary Society of Central Methodist Church held its Harvest Home meeting in the church recreation room Monday at 3 pm with almost 100 attendees. Delegations from Rockford Street Methodist, Salem, and Oak Grove churches attended, and after the business session a social hour with sandwiches and coffee followed.
The Haymore Memorial Baptist Church Y W A met at Miss Naoma Holloway’s Franklin Street home Monday at 7 30 PM with fourteen members present. New officers for the coming year were elected: president Mae Moser vice president Irene Peele secretary Effie Palk reporter Mrs Scott Bowman counselor Mrs Robert Marion. Miss Flossie Lawrence led a Bethlehem themed program, delivering it engagingly.
Public auction to the highest cash bidder in front of Bank of Pilot Mountain on December 28, 1934 at 1:00 PM. The sale covers three tracts totaling 133 acres as described in the deed of trust of C C Arrington and wife M D Arrington dated January 18, 1926 and recorded in Surry County North Carolina. Trustee Edward M Linville notes several exceptions and prior deeds affecting boundaries and acreage.
The London stage hit Chu Chin Chow stars Sydney Pairbrother and other actors from the original four and a half year run. The film version appears at the Grand Theatre on Thursday and Friday December 13 14 with its famed richness color music and broad appeal. Tickets are sold by North Main Street Grace School students and teachers to raise funds for arithmetic drill books for the sixth and seventh grades.
The Surry County Young People's association held at the First Baptist Church concluded Tuesday night with a banquet attended by about fifty youths along with local ministers and school heads. Rev Shuford Peeler and Miss Myrtle A McDaniel directed the event. Officers for the coming year include Eva Johnson chairwoman Henrietta Hines registrar Elizabeth Sargent secretary Patricia Whitlock banquet chair Macon Jordan publicity chair.
Mrs. R. L. Hubbard of Elkin is visiting the home of her daughter Mrs. Oscar Merritt and Mr. Merritt in the city for a period of time.
Mr Z T Smith a 6 Confederate Veteran and influential citizen is recovering slowly from injuries after slipping on Main street about ten days ago. He sprained his ankle and fractured a wrist but is said to be doing nicely at his home in the city.
A reflective note cites an old adage about geese and ganders as a consolation for old maids and widows, suggesting gratitude in life’s social paths. The piece frames the saying as a cause for thankfulness and social humor.
The Brethren Church of Sheltontown will stage a play next Saturday night at the church titled The Old Fashioned Mother. Admission is 10 cents or 15 cents. Those in charge invite the public to attend.
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