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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1925
Page
2
Mount Airy News announces subscription prices dated January 8 1925. Six months cost 1.50 dollars with 18 published by J B Johnson & Son in Mount Airy North Carolina. Second class matter under Act of Congress 1872.
Raleigh legislature opens with focus on funding state institutions and avoiding tax hikes. Proposals include cigarette and tobacco taxes and increased road funding supported by auto and gas taxes, amid debates on fair burden and revenue needs.
An opinion piece argues some criminals use expert witnesses to claim mental deficiency. It questions the moron label and suggests society should identify and protect mentally childlike adults while ensuring fair treatment and schooling assessments.
A citizen urged Mount Airy to require all residential front lots to be sodded and mowed in summer, funded by the town if owners fail. He noted years of growing pride in beautification and argued ordinances would curb unsightly properties while preserving the town’s progressive, artistic spirit.
In Dobson a jail revival unfolds as a foreign detainee turns preacher to inmates. Daily scriptures, prayer and songs fill the cell block with a solemn, sincere religious spirit, drawing many Lurry's residents to participate and witness what locals call a notable revival.
A county demonstration agenda is urged for Surry County noting the need for two agents to reach the many farms that could benefit from agricultural services.
Willie Gentry’s grading crew finished the mountain road above Lowgap after 15 months of work. The five percent grade and wide sections allow three vehicles abreast. When connected to Sparta and Mount Airy, travel time should drop to about one hour forty five minutes, prompting regional road improvements and mountain top access.
John T Moore resumes his post as express agent in this city the first of the year after several months away for health reasons. He served about 20 years in the role and his extended rest has improved his condition, much to the pleasure of friends and colleagues.
The county board of commissioners votes to pay $5 for each blockader captured with an extra $20 for the operator conviction, plus a 20 surcharge for fines not paid by February 1. J A Jackson's succession to J B Sparger discussed. tax collections cited as county funds strain.
The Mount Airy tobacco market reopened Tuesday after a two week holiday break and showed firm prices. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co placed Walter Ryerson as its new floor buyer, replacing longtime agent T. N. Brock, known as Tot Ryerson in his youth.
Hillsville Virginia police officer Will Akers died at Martin Memorial Hospital Monday night after a two week battle with critical illness following an operation for appendicitis and complications. Akers, about 85, formerly drove trucks for the Chero-Cola Company and was noted for his large size, over 300 pounds, which hampered recovery.
At the regular meeting steps were taken toward several charter amendments driven by growth. The plan to shift street building costs to property owners includes bonds issued upfront with owners repaying over 10 years. A 5 percent penalty would be added to delinquent taxes if unpaid by April 1, and City Attorney E C Bivens is drafting the bill for the Legislature.
The County Commissioners of Dobson selected a jury for the weeklong Superior Court term beginning Monday February 2. The drawn panel includes J E Atkins C L Brannock S H Falk D B Collins C H Holder G R Thore J W Wells W A Collins P W Riggs J M Owens E F Jackson J M Long J E White J W Badgett J A Walters W D Bates J M Cockerham S J Badgett W L Bullen J M Coe Sandy Mitchell F M Gentry E C Wood W E Cockerham J H Caudle W A Harris Geo Arrington C A Peele G C Hayes J W Evans O C Ashburn W W Thomas C B Tilley C C Nance Yancey Bingman A W Key A K Scott
Rue Adkins died at his son William Adkins residence in Ashe Hill Monday at 9 am ending a life spent on the farm. He was reputed the township’s oldest citizen though age uncertain with estimates of 106 or 100. Survived by several children his remains were buried at Watson grave yard Tuesday afternoon.
Chester Taylor son of Joe Taylor died at home last Thursday from injuries after a car dropped while he lay under it to replace a broken spring. Pneumonia developed and he died. Funeral was held Friday at Mt Zion Methodist Church with Rev. J. H. Hall officiating.
Miss Irene Beasley acted as hostess at a Friday evening gathering for about twenty girls and boys at her parents' home Mr and Mrs B Beasley. Honorees were Miss Bernice Parker of Guilford College and Miss Lena Etzler of Roanoke Virginia. Brick cream wafers and mints were served.
Cape Fear river crest reaches 36 feet at Fayetteville after heavy rains upstream The level sits six feet above flood stage and matches last September’s freshet No damage reported yet according to local observer Frank Glover
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