Commission Withholds Decision on Noon Train
After a two day hearing the State Corporation Commission said it would study the noon train matter and issue a decision later on whether the A and Y railway receivers may discontinue the noon passenger service. Testimony criticized incomplete figures and stressed noon train profits as 80 percent of express revenue while questioning the railroad’s accounting methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Corporation Commission
A. & Y. Railway
DeButts
John H. Folger
J H. Folger
W. G. Sydnor
W. F. Merritt
G. C. Lovill
S. C. Stewart
W. S. Harris
J. Y. Johnson
A. Hennis
C. H. Haynes
W. B. Partridge
R. EF. Inman
J. B. Sparger
S. M. Hale and
WG. Andrews
Absher Hosts Visiting Girls With Afternoon Bridge
Mrs Absher welcomed high school and junior college girls and Miss Dorothy Thompson house guest of Mrs Herman Robinson on Wednesday afternoon. Bridge followed by refreshments in a green and white color scheme. Miss Agnes Gallaway won top score and received a gift. Miss Thompson was given white silk hose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Absher
Dorothy Thompson
Herman Robinson
Agnes Gallaway
Thompson
Westfield Sunday School Convention at Indian Grove Baptist
Westfield Township Sunday School to meet at Indian Grove Baptist Church next Sunday July M Dinnen meals served on the grounds public invited to bring basket. Speakers include Rev Charles Harris Rev E G Davis and H O Woltz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Mountain
Westfield
Indian Grove Baptist Church
M. Dinnen
Charles Harris
E. G. Davis
H. O. Woltz
Ashburns Welcome Son Jack Wayne on Franklin Street
Mr and Mrs Glenn Ashburn announce the birth of their son Jack Wayne on July 26 at their Franklin Street home. The new arrival adds joy to the family and marks another milestone for the Ashburns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wayne
Mrs
Glenn Ashburn
Franklin Street
Local Nimrods Threaten Meat Market Return Flood
W. S. Monday and Harvey Boyd hunt in Perquiman swamps this week and plan to ship brain from their bag to Mount Airy. After fishing in Albemarle Sound they may supply the town with wild meat through the weekend, prompting market advisories against further killings after midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Monday
Harvey Boyd
Perquiman County
Albemarle Sound
Mount Airy
Fire Trucks Room The City Seeks Prosecution For Parking
Officials warn motorists to keep one block clear around a fire scene and traffic two blocks away when a fire truck responds. The rule aims to ensure space for hoses and firefighting around endangered buildings. Violators may be brought before the Recorders Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder's Court
New Westfield Baptist Church Set for August Dedication
The community reports Cornerstone services planned for the second Sunday in August at 3 PM for the new Westfield Baptist Church with Rev W A Simmons and several ministers from Mount Airy and Danbury in attendance. Simmons preaches at the 11 o clock service and the church should be ready for worship this week. Local farming notes highlight wheat and corn yields and a poor blackberry crop while dairy prospects draw interest from regional landowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Baptist Church
W. A. Simmons
First Keptig Church
Waverly
Iowa
E. G. Davis
First Baptist Church of
Mount Airy
C. C. Haymore
Mr. Martin
Tom Smith
Westfield
Simmons
John Lowe
Wall
Attorney Wall
Danbury
P. Christian
C. J. Galloway
R. T. Joyce
Greensboro
Ararat Singer Mr. Nance to Lead August City Singing
Ararat residents await the arrival of Mr. Faris Nance who will hold a city singing at Amat in August. Nance and his wife and daughter Helen teach two lessons daily at Union Cross with about 100 scholars. The ten days singing at the Methodist Church will begin once he arrives. Rev. Clark aids Rev. Bryant in current meetings, reported very successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Faris Nance
Aville
Amat
Nance
Union Cross
Helen
Ararat
Mr. Nance
Agge
Methst
Methodist
Clark
T. M. Bryant
Miss Reece Hosts Guest Elizabeth Folger at Roaring Gap
Miss Ruth Reece entertained a small group Sunday afternoon for her Easley South Carolina guest Miss Elizabeth Folger. The party drove to Roaring Gap where they enjoyed a picnic supper before returning home in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Reece
Elizabeth Folger
Easely
Roaring Gap
Agency of Two Popular Cars Changes Hands
Rivers Motor Co in the city transfers agency and equipment for the Buick line to Paul S. Swanson who will manage office work. Swanson keeps the current staff Sam Clingman and J.O. Damrom. Rivers exits the automobile business and Mr Swanson acquires the agency display in Moore Street Brenton Joyce building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paneer —Peenthak IM Transit Anyhomie
Dodges
Main
Pine
Swanga Motor Co
Cloud
Pilot Mountain
Rivers Motor Co
Brenton-Joyce
Moore Street
Buick
Swanson
Rivers
Sam Clingman
J.O. Damrom
Paul 8. Swanson
SP. A. Co
Juniors Host Rook Night For Miss Mary Jackson
Miss Mary Jackson daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Jackson hosts juniors for rook at two tables Friday evening with refreshments served after the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jackson
J. A. Jackson
Return From Western Trip Reports Flood Hardships
Ay E Matthews of Pilot Mountain returns from a western trip ending in Denver where he met his great uncle Joe M Jackson and heard of flood victims enduring conditions. He notes efforts to plant crops where waters subsided and finds western wheat crops among the best in years. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Will Lovill on Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay. E. Matthews
Pilot Mountain
Denver
Col
Joe M. Jackson
Goodsane
Will Lovill
Local Happenings in and About the City
Local society items recount visits and travels of Woltz Bye and families through Catawba Troutman Kannapolis and Charlotte. Recounted trips include Emma Young Esthe Hollowell and Mae Lawson journeys via Norfolk and Newport News. The piece notes July activities and civic event planning in Blowing Rock Boone and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Woltz
L. A. Bye
Mrs. Woltz
Hi. C. Eliott
Catawba
Thumb print blotting mistake hides legal notice
A paper shop worker left an inked thumb print on the edge of newspapers. The print accidentally covered a legal notice intended for publication but not meant to appear. Editors cautioned staff to clean their thumbs better in the future.
State Penalty for Special License Issued by State Officials
State officials urge quick purchase of state privilege licenses. After August a 20 percent penalty will be added to license prices and special agents will tour the state to ensure compliance.
Fiddlers Convention to Be Held at Pin nacle
A Fiddlers Convention will be held in Pin nacle high school auditorium on Saturday July W at 8 P M. Prizes in money and articles will be awarded. Violins banjos guitars and dancing featured with statewide entrants welcome. Admission 20 and 35 cents with 25 cents extra for reserved seats. Proceeds benefit education.
Snappy Lunch Introduces New Cold Drink Outfit
Roberson and Edwards proprietors of Snappy Lunch install a new cooling unit to keep beverages cold, allowing the eatery to serve soft drinks with the same swift, snappy service they offer for sandwiches and hot dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberson and Edwards
Mrs Halcomb Hosts Embroidery Club Party
Mrs Hugh Halcomb entertained the Embroidery Club and their husbands Tuesday evening. The home was decorated with season’s flowers. Hearts were played at four tables. The hostess, assisted by Mesdames Lucia Wrenn, William Merritt and George Snow, served an ice course. Small tan note books with pencils attached were presented to each guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Halcomb
Mesdames Lucia Wrenn
William Merritt
George Snow
Hostess Mrs Lamm Hosts Swimming Trg at White Oak Park
Mrs Lamm entertained about twenty guests at a swimming gathering Friday evening at White Oak Park in honor of her house guest Miss Mary McLain of Canton Georgia A watermelon feast followed the event Earlier Friday she hosted her two table bridge club at South Main Street with Grace Kay and Randall Sparger substituting for absent members Dainty refreshments were served during the afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Lamm
White Oak Park
Mary McLain
Canton
Lamm
South Main Street
Grace Kay
Randall Sparger
Birthday Celebration for 77th Birthday Gathering
A family and friends event marked the 77th birthday of Mr. John at his home. Attendees included Mrs. W. M. Johnson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Martin and family from this city, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Martin and children from Roanoke Virginia, plus relatives and neighbors. Mr. Martin's sister Mrs. Horton of Virginia attended, aged eighty seven, among about 75 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Johnson
Ellis Martin
Walter Martin
Roanoke
John Bors
John
Local Contractors to Build Virginia Roads
Carroll County awarded two road contracts on Wednesday. Kirkman Bros. will grade seven miles of the Wards Gap road from the state line to Orchard Gap foot for 14884.09 dollars, with work starting immediately. A Pulaski firm will build the Green Brier road from Hilleville to Sylvatus for 26553 dollars, linking to the nearest Hillsville railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Kirkman Bros
Wards Gap
Orchard Gap
Hilleville
Sylvatus
Pulaski
Hillsville
Mount Airy
Snake Creek
Laurel Fork
Danville Pike
Pike
Mount Airy Seen As Industrial Center In Growth Era
A PU Co Magazine feature reviews Mount Airy after the Southern Public Utilities Company bought its electric system. The piece credits local business men for 12 months of development and growth, noting their enterprise and ambition to turn Mount Airy into a major industrial and commercial hub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PU. Co. Magazine
Mount Airy
Southern Public Utilities Company
Blackburn Family Reunion and Birthday in Virginia
A Blackburn family reunion and birthday celebration was held at Lee Blackburn's home near Lambsburg Virginia on a Sunday with about one hundred relatives attending. They visited the family graveyard and placed flowers on all graves including that of Mrs Lee Blackburn wife of the honoree. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Stewart and children H C Blackburn J R Blackburn G C Blackburn and families Darnell and son of Walnut Cove J W Monday and family of Roanoke. Mr Blackburn is 69 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn
Lee Blackburn
Lambsburg
Stewart
H. C. Blackburn
J. R. Blackburn
G. C. Blackburn
Walnut Cove
J. W. Monday
Roanoke
Belmont Tobac Market Visit Casts Shadow Over Local Trade
FL. Smith travels to the tobac market at Belmont for a two month stay. Mrs. Robert Garrison and children return to Raleigh after visiting Mrs. E. G. Smith. Miss Sallie Smith of Pilot Mountain visits Mr. and Mrs T. W. Davis this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Wanless
Wei
Estelle Leonard
Ruth Browitt
Detroit
FL. Smith
Belmont
Robert Garrison
Raleigh
E. G. Smith
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Mrs. Absher
Westfield Township Sunday
Aention
New Westfield Baptist Church
Ararat News
Miss Reece
Dodge — Swanson Motor Company
Pythian Band
Main Street
Pythian Band of
Winston-Salem
Blue Ridge Inn
Banner Building
James F. Brower
Winston- Salem
The
Domain of
North Carolina
G. K. Snow
Cora Martin
J. T. Poindexter
George Winston-Salem
Rothrock
Martin
Ladonia
Icy Bowman
the Hollow
Kannapolis
Charlotte
Eula Fogleman
Esthe Hollowell
Guilford College
A. L. Lawson
New York
A. G. Trotter
Mae Lawson
James H. Davis
Bessie Stack
Hgsh Point
Davis
J. T. Goodrum
Frances Hegan
Columbus, Ga
Joseph Wearren
F. L. Smith
North Wilkesboro
Boy Scouts
Dickerson’s Ferry
P. W. Green
Nolan Turnmyre
Paul Swanson
Swanson Motor Co
the News
B. Riggs
Round Peak
A. H. Marshall
Cherry Sweet
E. H. Dixon
J. W. Walker
Faison
Will Dix
Nashville
Mr. Dix
J. M. Die
A. P. Turnmyre
Asheboro
Pinehurst
Bluefield
W. Va
Rockford Street
Charles Grow
Alice Haynes Grow
Danville
Kentucky
Indian River
Ohio
Thisty
Oxford
Thie City
Granite Lodge, U
Pinnacle
Mrs. Halcomb
Mrs. Lewis Lamm
Virginia
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