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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1925
Page
2
The Mount Airy News lists subscription prices for one year and six months. Rates shown include $1.50 for one year and 75 cents for six months, with publication as second class matter at Mount Airy post office under federal act.
A rural storekeeper ponders the Dayton trial and explains the evolution debate led by scientists. He outlines the Tennessee law, the Scopes case, and the potential ripple effects if the law stands or falls, noting the clash between science and religion.
Justice of the Peace A L Sparger moves his office from the Bennett building to rooms formerly occupied by J Luther Wood in the Goldsmith block.
A Kiwanis Club led goodwill tour draws many Mount Airy residents Thursday. They stop for lunch at Danbury Court House lawn, visit Stokes, plan to travel through King Dalton Pinnacle Pilot Mountain, with future trips through Patrick Carroll Grayson Alleghany. The effort aims to strengthen local ties and civic spirit.
A state traveler observes weekday drivers yield the road but Friday to Sunday brings speedsters who refuse half the road. He deems weekend driving dangerous and urges better curb on road hogging though offers no concrete remedy.
Bishop Jensen of Germany toured Winston Salem and nearby areas with friends from the city as part of his visit to the Moravian world convention. He visited Mt Bethel church and learned of 26 Moravian men who served in France and all returned home. He praised the temper and conditions he observed in the church communities.
John Flippin, 38, prominent farmer of Francisco in Stokes County, died at Martin Memorial Hospital after his team of mules ran away while he was hitching them. He was dragged and trampled, suffering a fractured skull. He planned to take his wife and three children to Westfield for typhoid vaccination. Flippin weighed 225 pounds and was respected as a prosperous local citizen.
A compact ad promotes Green River as a snappy lime drink to quench thirst and combat fatigue. The tagline emphasizes refreshing flavor and gentle energy boost for everyday use.
Citizens hear Senator Mapp pledge a state highway bond program to fund road improvements. Rocking of the road from Ailleville to Woodlawn proceeds, linking Galax and Hillaville. a convict camp at Semones old store spurs regrading of Fancy Gap road. An almost new mountain route shortens the distance and passes Judge Bolen’s home. Local attendees include J B Sparcer and others.
Judge Lewellyn’s Recorder’s Court continues to revoke licenses from about 100 residents deemed unsafe to drive. Gurney Trogden was fined 200 dollars, eight months suspended road sentence, two year license revocation after drunken driving. Merritt Lawson paid 50 dollars and costs with a two year driving ban. Cindy Johnson received six months on roads for drinking and disorderly conduct and resisting officers. awaiting assignment at the courthouse jail in Dobson.
The county board of education and county commissioners jointly elected Fred Armfield of Longap by unanimous vote as welfare officer for the county for the coming year. His name will be sent to the state welfare board for approval before he begins duties. The office pays 2100 per year with no expense allowance.
Jeff Hawks arrives back in the city after a four month term in the Durham County rounde for retailing. He was released as a trusty inmate and performed camp tasks such as peeling potatoes patching clothing and carrying water during his confinement.
A se wind and hail storm hit Fairview to Rockford and Copeland in Lower Surry on Monday afternoon, damaging tobacco and corn. The hail ranged from marble to hen egg size for about 30 minutes, destroying crops and shattering a residence window. Farmer F F E Lane of Rockford reported some tobacco crops may be replanted and half the farms carried hail insurance to offset losses.
Chief Lawrence declares enforcement of automobile tag laws starting today. State licenses cost $12.50+, city licenses $2.00, with $8.55 court penalties for not having tags. City licenses available at city hall tax collector. state licenses from Norfleet Barges on Moore Street.
A brief note announces Green River as a popular beverage choice with a playful call to action urging readers to get their own bottle.
Henry C. Howell of Raleigh narrates a severe stomach ailment and nervous indigestion after a season hurt his business. Ten days of Karnak pills restored him, easing bloating gas pain and constipation and letting him resume work. Karnak sold in Mount Airy by W. S. Wolfe Drug Co. and local druggists.
The Horton Telephone Co. announces about 6000 dollars in improvements to the city system. New cables will extend from the office to the hotel with 200 phone capacity, from the hotel to Elm Street with 100, on Wilson Street with 100, and Orchard Street to 50 phones. Additional cables will be placed on Lebanon and Church streets where open wire exists.
Sheriff Haynes closed the doors of Phillip Perlman a local merchant under an execution by creditors. The stock is greatly reduced with creditors expected to realize little after allowing Perlman his home stead exemption of 500 dollars.
The Dobson Lodge No 402 A F and A M honors Jesse M Venable a 25 year member and faithful citizen. The lodge expresses deepest sympathy to his mother and relatives and directs minutes and copies to Mount Airy News and Elkin Tribune. Committee members A D Folger R A Freeman R C Lewellin N H Martin.
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