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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
4
The Mount Airy News records J B Johnson 1894 as editor, noting the 1904 1954 span and the paper’s 1872 post office status entered as second class.
A compact excerpt catalogues lines on light and darkness from sources like Ruskin Swift and the New Testament. It pairs evening visions with moral overtones and ends with verses about perception and love. The piece references poets and Christian writings to explore illumination and hidden insight.
The National Safety Council appeals to drivers and pedestrians nationwide to cut December traffic tolls. It cites December as more hazardous than June and urges action from governors, state admins, highway patrol chiefs, mayors, police, and citizens to drive and walk safely during the holidays.
The provided items list numeric and date answers. The entries include 6 408 as a value, years 1931 32, a statement of no relation, a date July 1 1940, an affirmative yes, and a note about a person identified as Ti on November 22.
A Mountairy Scout calendar is unveiled amid calls for religious tolerance and unity. The piece recalls the twelfth Scout Law and praises international brotherhood. wartime reminiscence follows with an account of the Western Front and North Carolina volunteers facing battle and losses, ending with readiness to move on.
A collection of quotes from Maurice Duval and others discussing the looming conflict, neutrality, and the risk of joining European war. Notable voices include Haggard, Lindbergh, Eden, Landon, McNary, Baldwin, and a British commentator, reflecting mixed opinions on America’s stance and security.
A string of local notices details deaths and family losses with G Brim of Dobson losing two relatives Will and Harry Brim. Annie Britton resigns as Rural School Supervisor. new county officers sworn in including Fawcett Shelton and George. J A Jackson begins second clerk term. Henry Wolfe Register of Deeds. A G Belton Sheriff. Collier Sparger called home due to illness of mother. Surry Red Cross mails yarn for soldiers. property sale at Gallawaly house. J B Sparger dies in hospital. Son Randall Sparger in France. Mr Childress dies in jail from flu complications.
The text warns that hashish and marihuana corrupt youth and fuel crime. It notes widespread use in Mexico and spread to the United States with peddlers targeting high school students. Reported cases include a New York girl’s death and a boy who killed his family while under influence. about 100000 US users, many youths.
A quote notes that some men in this country cannot satisfy their wives and still expect a public official to please everyone including their spouses.
A warning against narcotics emphasizes keeping children safe from men who loiter and attempt to peddle cigarettes or other surreptitious offerings. It describes marihuana as a demon drug bringing disgrace, insanity, and often murder, creeping in stealth like a venomous serpent.
The town of Mount Airy resolves to mourn W G Sydnor longtime public servant who served six terms as mayor and years on the Cemetery Commission. He is praised for unselfish devotion to the public good and civic betterment. A copy of the resolution will be spread in the minutes and sent to his family. Signed Mayor MO D Thompson and Secretary-Treasurer Geo EB Welch.
The page poses ten questions about wartime events and history. Topics include submarines sinking ships, the 1931 invasion of Manchuria, Oscar Straus and Johann Strauss lineage, the U.S. fiscal year start, Vice President Garner’s age, proceeds from Christmas Seals, the meaning of a navicert, and which U.S. official warned unions about antitrust laws, plus the capital of Poland.
Getting up nights may be caused by sluggish kidneys and excess acids not eliminated. Keep kidneys active with BUCKETS from any druggist. 25c back if not pleased in 4 days. Locally at W. 8 Wolfe Drug Co.
Mrs Park hosted dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Norman. Nancy Hanes visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Dock Hanes with Ann Johnson. Claud Williams of Stamptonville joined Mr and Mrs R J Kas. Betty Joe Simpson visited Elkin with her mother Mrs Strude Simpson. Irene and Vetra Hast spent Saturday in Elkin. Ray Pardue and son dell of Traphill spent part of last week with Herman Thompson. The annual Mountain Park gym tournament begins December 6 and runs for several days.
All circles of the Woman's Missionary Society of Central Church will meet Monday afternoon in December at 3 o'clock for their annual Harvest Home meeting. A social hour will follow the business session. Those with canned goods for the Children's Home are asked to bring them.
The sentence should read I know that Santa Claus is very kind and I do not expect him to bring me anything this year.
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