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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1925
Page
3
A $25 reward is offered for the return of a 1925 pote touring car taken from in front of Calloway's cafe on Franklin Street around 7:20 p.m. Monday. It has Ajax tires, double bumpers, serial number 14-26-45 and engine 28-55-46, state license eo Forester Booker Mount Airy.
A fragment showing liabilities and capital accounts including capital stock 15000.90, surplus 25000.00, undivided profits 12673, unearned discount 8937.3, dividends unpaid 8000.00, bills payable 2180.87, deposits subject to check 107222.97, cashier's checks outstanding 478.66, time deposits due in 90 days, and accrued interest due. Guardian Pynds listed with 211182.77 6777.40 as figures.
Iaane Nelson Meekins of Elizabeth City is nominated for judge of the eastern district of North Carolina. Supporters and opponents discuss Senate confirmation amid expected objections over his stance on negro participation. Overman and Simmons back the nomination.
Veterans are reminded to register their discharge certificates with the county Register of Deeds to obtain loans from the State World War Veterans Loan Fund. A 25 cent fee applies per certificate. Immediate submission of Adjusted Compensation applications is urged.
The Surry County Loan and Trust Co reports its financial position at Mount Airy North Carolina as of December 31 1924 detailing assets liabilities and capital. The document records the bank's condition for public inspection and regulatory compliance.
The report shows assets total 147 086 56 including loans and discounts 104 942 85 overdrafts 96 31 cash in vault 40 583 31 and bank balances. Liabilities include capital stock 25 000 00 surplus 1 800 undivided profits 5 157 46 deposits 38 874 64 trust and time certificates and outstanding cashier's checks 1 679 50. Cashier W G Sydnor swears the figures are true to the best knowledge and belief, with notary W L Sydnor witnessing. Directors A G Bowman W W Burke W F Carter attest.
The announcement of Col. I. M. Meekins as Federal Judge for the Eastern district draws interest in the county. Meekins, Republican gubernatorial candidate last fall, spoke in the county three times and is praised for high order addresses and unblemished character. Judge A. E. Tilley, his tour manager, is also noted as a probable clerk appointment.
Mount Airy Route 1 January 13 reports the death of an 80 year old citizen after a fall and hip dislocation with injuries listed as cause. Burials and local church contributions are noted along with community reaction and memorials.
Max O'Reill, the famous French satirist, joked to the end on his deathbed about outlasting doctors. He recounted a hospital remark with humor and quips about wearing a hat rather than a halo.
Trustee W Jackson will sell at auction in Mount Airy North Carolina on February 7 1925 at 1 PM the properties described as two tracts adjoining D Riggs and others in the B A Key tract near Dobson NC to satisfy a debt of 346.00 plus costs with a prior balance of 115.33.
W. M. Jackson trustee will sell at public auction for cash the 68 acre Dobson Township tract known as the home place of J. C. Kidd. The sale follows a deed of trust recorded in Surry County Book 80 page 206 due to default. The land adjoins the lands of 8 Y Simpson Scott Simpson and others and will be held February 7, 1925 at 1 PM at the courthouse door in Dobson.
Annual meeting of the stockholders will be held at the Sydnor & Sparger office on January 15 1926 at 4 p m. W G Sydnor secretary treasurer announces the event.
John McCormack and Louecresia Bori performed on New Year’s night shaping a broad radio plan. The two stars linked eight stations to broadcast a 1924 greeting as Victor Talking Machine Company aims to elevate radio programs and widen musical access for audiences nationwide and abroad.
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