Regular monthly service at Blackwater Methodist Church
Ararat notes report last Sunday's regular monthly meeting at the Blackwater Methodist Church and announce next Sunday's service in Ararat. The column lists local residents visiting churches, farm efforts delayed by rains, illness of D W Bryant, business trips and travels of several Ararat residents, and updates on Long Hill and Eldora consolidated schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ararat
Blackwater
Moore County
G. J. Key
Messrs. Hauser Bros
Winston- Salem
T. A. Bryant
Cumberland
C. W. Marion
Dobson
Long Hill
Eldora
Odell Lawson
Round Peak
Roosevelt Likely To Be First Flying President
President elect Franklin D Roosevelt is expected to travel by plane, a move not barred by federal rules. White House aides note no prior president has flown while in office. Theodore Roosevelt flew after leaving office. Mrs Roosevelt signals plans for air travel on trips to Warm Springs from the executive mansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
White House
Theodore Roosevelt
Mineola
Long Island
Roosevelts
Warm Springs
Executive Mansion
From 1799 Lot to Empire State Site Worth Billions
John Thompson purchased 20 acres of Manhattan in 1799 for 2500 dollars. A small tract now hosting the Empire State Building is valued at about 17000000 dollars, underscoring explosive land value growth in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thompson
Manhattan
Empire State Building
Notice of Sale Under Deed of Trust in Surry County
Public auction to satisfy $410 debt after default under a 1930 deed of trust by Robert McArthur and Ida McArthur. sale in front of Westfield Post Office, Surry County, NC, describes 23.5 acres with the Strickland and Adkin lines and references Book 46, page 340. date November 17, 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McArthur
Ida McArthur
Office of Register of Deeds
Surry County
N. C
Westfield
Black-Draught Promises Quick Relief for Constipation
An advertisement highlights Thedford's Black-Draught as a 25 cent remedy for biliousness and constipation. Mrs. C Jones of Waterloo Alabama reports relief from bad taste, sour stomach, dizziness, and pale color after using the product, claiming it makes her feel like a new person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thedford
2. C. Jones
Waterloo
Ala
Ros Cam
Labor Takes Stand Against Prison Labor Across States
The American Federation of Labor adopted a unanimous resolution opposing prison labor in all states, criticizing Norton reformitory as a factory like system. Leaders urged moral and financial support for the fight, while other resolutions pressed radio advertising limits and protections for the petroleum industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
American Federation of Labor
Norton
Clyde M. Mills
Washington
Maryland
Federation
James D. Graham
Montana
Butte
Mont
Organized Labor
Executive Council
Paul Scharenberg
California State Federation of Labor
Council
Philippine Islands
William Green
Green
Mr. Green
W. J. McDonough
Building Trades Union
Avant Is Sentenced To Be Electrocuted
Hezzie Avant, 29, textile worker, convicted of first degree murder of Mrs. Smithie Evans Caulder in Laurinburg Superior Court and sentenced to die in the electric chair. Execution date set for January 27, 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurinburg
Hezzie Avant
Smithie Evans Caulder
Verdist
John M. Oglesby
Avant
Supreme Court
Caulder
East Laurinburg
Swedish study estimates World War losses at forty million
A Swedish statistical society calculated that the Great War deprived the world of 40,000,000 lives when including losses from revolution famine and pestilence.
How Doctors Treat Colds and Coughs
Physicians recommend Calotabs to break up a cold overnight and relieve congestion. One or two Calotabs at bedtime with a glass of milk or water purges the system by morning, restoring appetite and strength. Sold in 10c and 25c packages at drug stores.
Millers Are Helped By Red Cross Wheat
The Red Cross distributed 85 000 000 bushels of government wheat aiding millers and hungry people. Distribution director William M. Baxter Jr explains the system and notes 800 of the 4000 mills received work. Puerto Rico Alaska and Montana requests are cited with rapid transport from Buffalo to New York and onward to destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Red Cross
William M. Baxter, Jr
Baxter
Pennsylvania
Crick
Puerto Rico
Buffalo
New York
Alaska
Kalawock
Craig
Hydaburg
Seattle
Death of Henry William Arrington at Woodville
Henry William Arrington of Woodville died December 4 at his home after nine years of illness. The funeral, led by Rev. J. H. Hall, was held at Woodville Baptist Church with many attendees. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jole Arrington, six brothers, and one sister. Burial followed in Woodville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
Henry William Arrington
Woodville
J. H. Hall
Woodville Baptist Church
Jole Arrington
Red Cross
Supt
Hendren
Florida
Willing Teacher Finds Work in Small Mountain District
A young woman fresh from college searched for a job and found a rural district with insufficient schoolchildren to fund a teacher. She moved with a suitable family, arranged housing and work for the husband, and secured the teaching post once the family increased the district’s eligible pupil count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo
Alto
Calif
Naming of Months Reflects Year Start in March
The text explains that September through December were named for the seventh to tenth months, a remnant from when March began the year. It notes the historical usage when March was considered month one and explains the shift in calendar conventions.
Mrs Hoover Closes Up Camp at Rapidan
Mrs. Hoover departed Rapidan camp as winter preparations begin. The Hoovers plan transfer of the mountain property to Shenandoah National Park for future presidents, with improvements and a $15000 purchase price noted. The family used the site for recovery and health, including Allan, Herbert Jr., and tuberculosis battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
Hoovers
White House
Lambsburg Community Notes: Weather, Births, Fiddlers’ Event
The Lambsburg Virginia area reports rain limiting small grain sowing. A son was born to Charlie Lyons on November 23 and a daughter Gracie Mae to Chris Chappell on November 29. Three horses died in a week amid suspected equine disease. Ralph Galyean of Longap visited over the weekend. A fiddlers convention drew a large crowd to the Lambsburg schoolhouse on December 3. Several locals and out of town visitors attended including Edna Stantliff Nellie Shropshire Edna Farmer and Miss Stacie Daniel. Unemployment worries hint at a dull Christmas ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambsburg
Charlie Lyons
Chris Chappell
Gracie Mae
Ralph Galyean
Longap
Edna Stantliff
Nellie Shropshire
Sra Daniel
Edna Farmer
Woodlawn
Estes Golding
Lloyd Layton
Stacie Daniel
Arthur Daniel
Elkin
Alice Patterson
Mount Airy
Gladys York
Jim Smith
Sale of Land Under Deed of Trust in Surry County
Notice of public auction by E G Webb substituted trustee for Granite Mercantile Co. on December 17 1932 at 2 PM in front of the Granite Mercantile Company. Property described as 142 acres more or less starting 12.50 chains south of Franklin school house lot along Fancy Gap road. Sale to satisfy $800 principal plus interest and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin School House
Fancy Gap Road
Fancy Gap
E. G. Webb
Lowgap School Play Promises Two Hours of Fun
The Lowgap school faculty will stage You Bet an uproarious three act comedy on December 17 with admission 10 and 26 cents. Mr. B. J. Galyean, 78, died Wednesday night after a period of illness. The district hires unemployed workers via federal aid and festooning for W. M. Woodruff dye plant shipments continues as evergreen traffic grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowgap
Lowgap School
B. J. Galyean
W. M. Woodruff
Don’t Dig Itching Skin Product Ad
An advertisement touts Reavesee Lotion promising quick relief from itching by penetrating to germ sites in the skin. Sold by Mt. Airy Dry Company in Mount Airy and Reaves Laboratories in Asheboro, with a 50 cent price and a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Airy Dry Company
Mount Airy
N. C
Sen Direct
Reaves Laboratories
Asheboro
Tfe
Land conveyance description with road and parcel survey
A detailed 1922 deed notice describes multiple land parcels bounded by roads and landmarks, listing courses and distances in chains to various oaks rocks and corners. The document notes a 15 to 78 acre total and requires a ten percent deposit as good faith, dated November 20, 1922, by D. L. Hiatt substitute trustee.
Notice of Sale Under Deed of Trust for Wood Lands
Notice is given that a substitute trustee will sell at public auction for cash in front of The Bank of Mount Airy the property of Clarice I Wood and J G Wood. The sale covers two tracts totaling about 103.5 acres of land adjoining Baker Crowder and Doss lines, described by metes and bounds, recorded as Deed of Trust and conjoined with Stan ley rare. Sale to occur after default on notes secured by the deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gilmer Wood
Ona Wood
Granite Mercantile Company
Register of Deeds
Surry County
N. C
Therin
Clarice I. Wood
J. G. Wood
Edw. M. Linville
Stry
Su County
Bank of Mount Airy
Mount Airy
M. T. Martin
Mattie Martin
Notice of Sale of Land Under Deed of Trust
Substitute Trustee will sell at public auction, for cash, in front of The Bank of Mount Airy, Mount Airy, N C, the lands described as 55 acres more or less in Surry County. A 10 percent deposit required. Sale date November 20, 1932.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ararat News
Roosevelt
Strickland Corner
Strickland
George Strickland
Office of Register of Deeds of
J. W. Hall
Sydnor & Sparger
Red Cross Wheat
Westfield News
Hale
Rockford Road
Martin Simpson
J. F. Williams
Thekford Road
W. Mood
Said Road
R. A
Coner J
Fin’ Ss
Tom Doss
Susan Shinault
Metta Llewellyn
Shinault
T. J. Baker
D. N. Crowder
Jenkin’s
Fish River
H. T. Dinkins
Dinkins
T. J. Barker
Crowder
Stanley
M. G. Coe
J. M. Doss
W. R. Doss
Rockford
T. J. Perkins
W.S. Simpson
Wilson Coe
Joe Dobson
W. S. Simpson
New Speedway
Rach
John H. Midkiff Hardware
Main
Mount Airy, N. C
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