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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1925
Page
2
The Mount Airy News lists subscription rates at one dollar and fifty cents for one year. The notice references compliance with a congressional act dating to March 6, 1872 and the publisher J. E. Johnson & Son.
The article recalls a peaceful Christmas period with exemplary conduct by residents and minimal police activity. It notes families gathering from distant schools, visitors filling homes, and generous holiday dinners reflecting happiness and fellowship. It ends with a New Year resolve to strive for another similar season.
A civic message urges Mount Airy voters to approve the entrance of the Southern Power Co on January 19 1926. The writer calls it the greatest move for local upbuilding and asks all eligible residents to register and vote to invite the company and boost the community.
Mount Airy endured a brutal cold snap with many frozen water pipes bursting and cars damaged. The city pump station showed eight degrees at night and Sunday temperatures dipped to five above zero before edging up. Chief R F E Lawrence suffered leg and tissue injuries when a stove exploded while he was shutting off water. two other stove blasts on Franklin Street and Needmore caused wrecks with no injuries.
The piece argues that high speed and growing traffic make automobile accidents inevitable. It compares past transport advances to modern travel and claims that changing public mentality or imposing limits is impossible. Readers are warned to expect ongoing harrowing crashes and ruined machines as part of life.
A farmer delivered buttermilk to a neighbor and swore at him. The magistrate fined the farmer ten dollars for unlawful language but later remitted the fine, reasoning that a man who would not pay for good buttermilk at his door deserves to be cursed.
A reader thanks the Mount Airy News publishers and wishes a prosperous New Year after subscribing for another year. The note emphasizes the paper feels like a letter from home and praises weekly delivery reliability.
Federal Prohibition Agent W H Ashburn left for New Bern after a state message to aid an inquiry into the death of a prominent Negro in eastern North Carolina. Rumors say the man was found near a raided still with a back wound, but no authentic details have been received.
County Agent warns in bitter cold to keep water tepid and food unfrozen and in warm quarters. Poor housing and neglect reduce egg production and raise prices. Hog and cattle feeding trends suggest more grain may be used. dairy prices rise. H. F E. White, County Agent. W. M. Lewis At Rest.
A Christmas Eve incident near Mount Airy involved Mr. Shinault discovering a blue hatchet. Mr. Beasley buys Morrison store property four miles from Mount Airy and plans a modern store and filling station. Holiday visits include Mr. Carter Samuel of Tarboro and Mr. J. K. Richardson of St. Augustine. Hollow Springs school hosted a large Christmas program.
Mr Warren Davis Jr preaches next Sunday morning at eleven o clock with the subject The Bigness of God The pastor also preaches at night You and your friends are cordially invited to all these services Mrs and Mrs Dock Johnson plus a little daughter Annie Lee spent Christmas with Mrs Johnsen's parents Mr and Mrs R A Shelton on route 4 east
The Baraca class of the First Baptist Church will hold their annual officer election Thursday night in the Sunday School annex reception hall. Members assemble at six with a supper served by the Sunday School young ladies and a musical program arranged as part of the event. Mr. and Mrs. J G Harrison and children spent Christmas with relatives in Charlotte.
I V Hutchens recovers after appendicitis operation on Christmas day. Various locals including Arthur Jones from Morganton, Lula Davenport teacher at Franklin, and families visit over holidays. The Franklin Sunday school staged a Christmas program with recitations dialogues songs and string music. Henry Wolfe gave a Bible from John Sobotta to the school.
In Asheville on December 26 police advanced the theory that 18 year old Hardie Plemmons died a hero while attempting to rescue his friend 19 year old Oliver E Ducker in Norwood Park. The two youths electrocuted by a radio aerial touching a high tension wire as they had gone to install a set. A hammer attached to a wire swung by one youth struck the powered line carrying about 2500 volts.
Rev W A Newell leads a busy schedule at Central M E Church with Sunday school and worship services, Epworth League, and a women’s meeting. Aims for member involvement and outreach to 5000 young people pledged as the church plans a hopeful, celebratory year.
Director John Ford filmed the railroad construction scenes in Dodge Nevada with William Fox producing The Iron Horse starring George O'Brien Madge Bellamy Gladys Hulette Cyril Chadwick Will Walling and Fred Kohler. The epic opens on Broadway starting January 12 with scenic Nevada backdrops enhancing the drama.
Read like a brief health gimmick urging readers to drink a bottle of Pepsi Cola to boost energy. The note promises surprising results as a quick remedy for tiredness.
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