City stores ramp up holiday push as Christmas nears
Merchants urge early shopping with only fifteen days left before Christmas. Stores flood with holiday stock and big discounts while windows feature dolls and gifts for adults. Local shops in Mount Airy tout the largest seasonable selection and lower overhead allowing lower prices than bigger cities. Decoration plans for lit streets aim to be ready by Saturday night, with H. O. Woltz coordinating lights.
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H. O. Woltz
The
Merchants Association
Mount Airy
Death of Chester Quesinberry in Maryland
Chester Quesinberry, a sixteen year old twin son of Arnold and, formerly of this city, died in Rocks Maryland from pneumonia. He was accompanied by his family from Snake Creek Virginia for the burial. The Jarrettsville High school third year class served as honorary pallbearers at the funeral held Tuesday after his death Monday.
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O. B. Webb
Arnold Quesinberry
Garfield Branscombe
Snake Creek
Rocks
Chester Quesinberry
Lester
Jarrettsville High School
Sheriff-elect Bud Edwards Recovers From Pneumonia
For days the city reported the death of Bud Edwards the sheriff-elect of Carroll County. He was ill with pneumonia but has recovered and is back out. Edwards won the Republican nomination last spring and will succeed Sheriff Jett when he takes office on January 1.
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Bud Edwards
Carroll County
Jett
Dobbins City Property Auction Listed for December Sale
The N. W. Dobbins property in this city will be sold at public auction on Saturday December 16 conducted by The National Realty Land and Geo W Sparger. The family plans Florida relocation once properties are disposed of with multiple homes and many building lots among the offerings.
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N. W. Dobbins
National Realty Lan
Geo. W. Sparger
New Telephone Poles Being Set Along Main Street
The city telephone company began installing new uniform poles along Main Street this week. Wiring will be consolidated to improve the street’s appearance and functionality.
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Telephone Company
Main Street
Moravian Ladies Serve Chicken and Oyster Suppers
The Ladies Aid Society of Grace Moravian Church will serve chicken and oyster suppers at the church Saturday night. They will also offer Moravian sugar cake and coffee and have a selection of fancy work gifts for Christmas. Your patronage is solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of Grace Moravian Church
Ladies of Trinity Episcopal Church Serve Public Supper
The ladies of Trinity Episcopal Church will serve supper in the Fulton Building on Main Street Saturday December 17. An afternoon fish pond for children is a feature at 8 p.m. Public patronage is solicited for both events.
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Ladies of
Trinity Episcopal Church
Fulton Building
Main Street
Mount Airy Lodge Elects Officers and Christmas Program Set
Wayne R. Boyles again heads Mount Airy Lodge Knights of Pythias as chancellor commander with a slate elected. Three candidates elevated to Knight and plans include Mount Airy Woman's Club Christmas music and a union service at Central Methodist Church on Sunday December 18. Public asked to bring used books toys to aid the less fortunate.
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Wayne R. Boyles
Mount Airy Pythians
Mount Airy Lodge
Knights of Pythias
M. C. Fowler
J. Howard Hooker
W. R. Reiger
Grover C. Utt
C. W. Andrew
Chas. L. Wright
E. R. Stout
E. L. Brannock
Mount Airy Woman's Club
Central Methodist Church
Local Boy Scouts Football Trip and Band Practice
On Friday November 26 troop members played football in North Wilkesboro. Sixteen boys enjoyed the trip and the team lost 21 to 0 to a stronger side. The boys showed fine spirit. On Friday December 2 the regular Scout meeting occurred and band practice was led by band director F F Blevins. The band is making progress.
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North Wilkesboro
F. F. Blevins
Mrs Y N Watson Dies in Erwin Tennessee
The Erwin newspaper reports the death of Mrs. Y N Watson on Thanksgiving Day in Erwin Tennessee. Her obituary praises a benevolent life of faithfulness to church and civic groups and notes her funeral the following Saturday drawing deep regret from many friends and family.
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Y. N. Watson
Erwin
Tenn
Thomas Killed in Auto Train Collision at King
Winston-Salem December 7 W. Thomas 35 and D C Butner 21 were riding in Butner’s car when an Atlantic and Yadkin freight train struck at a grade crossing near King 15 miles from Winston-Salem The crash killed Thomas instantly and critically injured Butner who was taken to Lawrence hospital Fog on the crossing likely hid the train From King residents Thomas survived by wife and four children Butner a prosperous farmer living near King was reported in critical condition
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Winston-Salem
W. Thomas
Butner
Thomas
King
National Theatre Adopts New Lighting Improvements
The National Theatre under new management installed Peerless Low Intensity Lamps for motion pictures and added aisle lighting to help patrons find seats in the dark. New lights give a cozy look and management plans further improvements to boost business and aesthetics, with E. C. Pearce noting increased patronage.
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National Theatre
E. C. Pearce
Up Town Office For Russell Fork Coal Co Opens
The Russell Fork Coal Co announces an uptown office in the old Broadway Theatre building next to Lovill's Warehouse. C E Cox, manager, says public access will be from 8 to 5 daily.
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Russell Fork Coal Co
Broadway
Lovill
E. Cox
The
Coal Company
Hla
Dr Warren Smith Funeral in Pilot Mountain
The funeral of Dr Warren Smith who died of pneumonia at his home in Pilot Mountain was held at 2 PM at the Baptist Church. Rev W E Linney of Wilkesboro officiated. He was a pharmacist and son of Dr and Mrs J B Smith. Many friends and relatives attended and the Junior Order conducted a service at the grave.
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Pilot Mountain
BE. Warren Smith
Baptist Church
W. E. Linney
Wilkesboro
J. B. Smith
Mount
Old Fashioned Turkey Dinner Bazaar At First Baptist
Mount Airy church women plan a Christmas bazaar and old fashioned turkey dinner at the Fulton building on Main street next Saturday December 10 starting at eleven in the morning. Oysters cakes pies coffee and ambrosia will be available along with hand made crafts for gifts at reasonable prices.
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Mount Airy
First Baptist Church
Fulton Building
Main Street
W M Jordan to operate Stewart Hotel
W M Jordan formerly of this city has negotiated for the Stewart Hotel management and will open to the public after interior refinishing is completed. Improvements include additional bathrooms and hot and cold water in several rooms. Mr Jordan is an experienced hotel man and will bring his family to the hotel.
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W. M. Jordan
Stewart Hotel
Mr. Jordan
Bishop Penick to preach and confirm in area churches
The Rt. Rev. Edw. L. Penick Bishop of North Carolina will preach and hold confirmation at Trinity in this city Sunday at 11.00 AM then travel to Germanton for a 3.00 PM class and Walnut Cove at 8.00 PM. He will preach and confirm at Elkin Monday night. Rev. A. H. Marshall leads these duties. Public invited. Bishop Penick will be hosted by Mr and Mrs T G Fawcett.
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Edw. L. Penick
North Carolina
Trinity Iscopal Church
Germanton
Walnut Cove
Elkin
A. H. Marshall
Tragic Lynchburg Loss Shakes South Railway Power
Samuel Spencer president of Southern Railway perishes in a rear end collision near Lynchburg Virginia. His special car is split in two and caught in flames with seven others killed. Bodies found under the locomotive as the wreck unfolds. Additional notices include local visits, Baptist State Convention travels, new county officers sworn in at Dobson, a marriage at Mount Airy, and a German mine workforce figure of nearly 15 000 women.
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Samuel Spencer
The
Southern Railway
Lynchburg
Garnet Fawcett
Statesville
M. Ellis
Clayton
Our Town
J. T. Smith
Westfield
Greensboro
J. E. Smith
E. H. Wrenn
County Adopts New Law to Cut Court Costs and Aid Charity
The county implements a welfare appeal led by Mr. Armfield inviting donations for Christmas needs while introducing charges to defendants for jail board and requiring plaintiffs to prepay court costs in civil actions. Officials estimate annual savings around $2,000 from these changes.
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Superior Court
County
Ja.i
Dobson
Frank Folger
Folger
Mr. Folger
General County
Visitor Finds Mountain Travel Discouraging
Blair J. Davis of Pittsburgh traveled with his brother Rev. E. Gibson Davis en route to Vero Beach Florida. They encountered severe mountain weather, Jackson's Ferry impassable due to high water, and a mudbound road at the Fancy Gap foothill. After hours of detours the car was abandoned and later pulled out.
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Blair J. Davis
Pittsburgh
Rev. E. Gibson Davis
Vero Beach
Fla
Mr. Davis
Jackson
Improvements At County Home In Surry County
Under the direction of The Surry County Health Department improvements were made at the County Home. A Delco light system was installed shower baths added for feeble inmates toilets improved porches repaired and new mattresses provided. A medicine room and carpenter work completed the project.
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Surry County Health Department
Delco
Christmas Stockings For Veterans At Oteen Planned
The Business Woman's Department of the Women's Club decided to send filled Christmas stockings to disabled World War Veterans at Oteen. Members will meet with Miss West at the Nurses' Home on December 13th to assemble stockings of red and green tarlatan filled with candies and gifts.
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Business Woman's Department
The
Woman's Club
Oteen
Miss West
Nurses
Mount Airy Club
First Fractions Lesson Ends With Honest Answer
A teacher uses a mince pie to teach fractions. Helen is asked whether she would take a third or a fourth. She chooses a fourth, explaining she dislikes mince pie. The classroom reacts with laughter at the blunt honesty.
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Helen
Noted Speaker to Address Mount Airy Club on Palestine
Rev. Albertus Perry D. D. of Baltimore Md will speak at the Mount Airy Woman's Club in the Community Building January 6 at 3 pm on Changing Palestine. Club women invite the public and hope for a capacity audience.
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Albertus Perry
D. D
Baltimore
Mount Airy
Three Marriages on Route One Mount Airy
Three couples wed in a Saturday ceremony on Route One Mount Airy R F D No 1 Dee 7 Monroe O Neal married Maggie Hooker Eugene Simmons wed Inman Fred Mills to Nellie Simmons The couples are noted as popular with many relatives and friends. Clarence Bennett family from Sanford visiting locals. Hollow Springs Sunday school plans Christmas program. J T Cook building a new home nearing completion.
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Mount Airy
Dee
Monroe O'Neal
Maggie Hooker
Eugene Simmons
Inman
Fred Mills
Nellie Simmons
Clarence Bennett
Sanford
Hollow Springs
J. T. Cook
Death Claims Promising Young Woman
Miss Nora Thelma Jessup, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Jessup of Pilot Mountain route 2, died November 26 at about thirteen and a half years old from heart trouble. The funeral was held at Jessops Baptist Church the following Sunday with Elders F P Stone and William Beasley officiating.
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Nora Thelma Jessup
Arthur Jessup
Pilot Mountain
Jessops Baptist Church
F. P. Stone
William Beasley
Netherlands Sees Rise in Peanut Consumption
People in the Netherlands are eating more peanuts than in recent years, signaling a shift in snack habits and dietary trends across the country.
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Netherlands
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Mamie Thompson
Will Freeman
Ora Armfield
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