Board of Education Maintains District Boundaries in County
The new county board of education met at Dobson to approve existing district lines and forward them to the state school commission for approval. Mount Airy keeps its special district with a possible tax levy, while Elkin Dobson and Pilot Mountain join the county system. G. C. Hauser was elected chairman. other members include W. S. Comer Vestal Taylor Dr. White French Graham and Arthur Fulk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
Dobson
Elkin
Mount Airy
State School Commission
J. H. Polger
Tesh
Salem
Hendren
McCloud
Atty
Buck Freeman
John W. Comer Elkin
Pilot Mountain
City Board
Tesh and
G. C. Hauser
W. 8. Comer
Vestal Taylor
White French Graham
Arthur Fulk
Stalwart Young Man Victim of Blood Poison
William Moore 31 son of Mr and Mrs Joe Moore of Ararat died in hospital from blood poison after a light hand wound infection He was a section foreman on the railroad at Dalton He is survived by his wife formerly Miss Clara Patton of Pilot Mountain and several brothers and sisters Funeral from Pilot Mountain Baptist Church Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev Ira Ferguson officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moore
Joe Moore
Ararat
Moore
Dalton
Clara Patton
Pilot Mountain
Pilot Mountain Baptist Church
Ira Perguson
Warning to file Mount Airy tax listings this week
County Tax Supervisor B F Polger warns Mount Airy township property owners to list their property for taxation by Saturday afternoon. After closure, listings must be filed at Dobson with a 25 cent listing fee. Mount Airy opened April 1, two months given. Polger vows to indict those neglecting to list in Mount Airy Recorder's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Polger
Mount Airy Township
Dobson
Mount Airy
Folger
Mount Airy’s
Recorder's Court
Aged Negro Bill Patsey Dies After Injury in City
Bill Patsey a 75 year old Black man known in the city as a longtime servant in the Prather home died this week at the home of Dave Crawford on Virginia Street. He previously fell on a street causing a head injury suspected to be the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Patsey
Dave Crawford
Virginia Street
Bill
Joe Prather
Merchants End Saturday Hours to Comply with New Labor Law
The legislature's new rule limits female work to 55 hours per week and 10 hours per day in stores hotels and cafes in towns over 5000. To conform many Mount Airy merchants will close at 9 PM Saturdays with several shops cooperating even if not directly affected to avoid discrimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
Carter Purniture Co
Belton Family Attends Sibley Hospital Nursing Commencement
Mrs. E. C. Belton and Miss Capitola Belton travel to Washington D C for the commencement at Sibley Hospital Nurses Training School where Miss Iris Belton earns a nurse graduate title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Belton
Capitola Belton
Washington, D. C
Sibley Hospital Nurses Training School
Iris Belton
Fries Triumph in Opening Blue Ridge League Game
Mount Airy at Fries drew more than 1500 fans as Fries beat Mount Airy 5 to 3 in a close opening game. Carroll pitched for Fries, delivering the decisive early hitting and solid defense while Mount Airy fought back with three runs in the sixth. The contest featured a high attendance and three errors, with Fries securing the win in a fast, competitive afternoon game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
Fries
Carroll
Berth
Veterans Can Get Government Work Under Reforestation Program
Ex servicemen unable to find work may apply to the government reforestation program through Frank Hines of Mount Airy North Carolina. Applicants should send name, address, service unit and any supporting information to assist his case. The policy is separate from the Surry single men quota. The note follows a funeral guest appearance by James H. Price in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hines
Veterans Headquarters
Charlotte
Mount Airy
N.C
Contest Over Train Brings Court Action
Papers issued this week by Clerk of the Court F. T. Llewellyn order a summons for Sydnor DeButts and the Atlantic & Yadkin Railway. J. A. Snow seeks 10000 damages claiming assault and abusive threats after a Raleigh hearing and later railway discussion in this city. Snow, a railway mail clerk, opposes passenger service cuts. DeButts is railway general manager. the suit names the railroad as a defendant. The rem ainder commission scheduled a hearing for June 9, with prior action limited by authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Llewellyn
Sydnor DeButts
Atlantic & Yadkin Railway
J. A. Snow
Snow
DeButts
Legislative Committee
Raleigh
E. C. Bivens
Wilmington
Progress on Shell Station Construction in Hadley Lot
Rapid work surrounds the new Shell filling station on the Hadley lot at South Main Street. Foundations rise, retaining walls go up, dirt is hauled for front pavement, and the old sidewalk is removed to fit the grade. Built by Quality Northwestern Oil Co. for Surry and Yadkin counties, the site will offer Shell gas and oils along with auto accessories and tires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell
Hadley Lot
South Main Street
Quality Northwestern Oil Co
Surry
Yadkin
First String Beans From The Hollow Virginia
M. W. Noonkester of The Hollow Va reports his family enjoyed frost proof string beans from their garden on Saturday and Sunday. He notes they were planted early and also mentions home grown cabbage, suggesting others have similar crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Noonkester
the Hollow
Mr. Noonkester
J. M. Hill Dies Sudden Death Stirred City
Jessie M. Hill died of a heart attack Tuesday morning. A longtime First Baptist Church leader, he helped build the church and served on the city school board. His funeral at First Baptist drew a large crowd. survivors include his son J. C. Hill and two other children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie M. Hill
Hill
First Baptist Church
FE. Gibson Davis
Asheville
D. Vance Price
Davis
J. M. Hill
Glenwood Gentry Released On Bond
Glenwood Gentry of Lowgap was released on a $3000 bond after turning state's evidence in a Welch West Virginia burglary and store breaking case. He implicates the local store manager in a $1900 theft from a coal company safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Gentry
Lowgap
Will Gentry
Welch
W. Va
West Virginia
Gentry
Mount Airy
Miss Eloise Sparger Returns Home for Summer Vacation
Miss Eloise Sparger, a Clayton teacher, has gone to the home of her father Postmaster J B Sparger for the summer break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise Sparger
Clayton
J. B. Sparger
Mount Airy Graduates Celebrated At School Ceremony
Dr Gribbin addresses Mount Airy high school graduates as diplomas are awarded to five seniors. Prof Pendergraph reports lower per pupil costs versus peers while Dr Gribbin delivers the literary address. The week includes class day exercises plays operettas and Sunday sermons praising the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
Moir
Martin
L. B Pendergraph
Pendergraph
R. E. Gribbin
St. Paul's Church
Winston-Salem
James Matthew Barrie
Admiral Crichton
Health Department Campaign Against Disease Begins
A health department announces the start of a campaign against a disease. The report notes a high school band will perform a second open air concert on Main Street next Thursday evening, inviting public attendance. The week’s prior concert was canceled due to commencement events.
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Main Street
Flower Bouquets For Mount Airy Shut-Ins On Saturday
The National Florist Association and locals plan a non commercial Shut-In day on June 10 to deliver flowers to hospital inmates, disabled veterans, and crippled children. Mayor Ashby backs the effort and W E Woodruff leads Mt Airy committee with Mrs Rothrock and others coordinating deliveries and addresses. The typhoid smallpox and diphtheria vaccination campaign runs through June with Dr T C Britt and team visiting county sites and offices in Mount Airy and Elkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Florist Association
E. C. Ashby
Woodruff
Wnt
P. S. Rothrock
J. J. Folger
Cleverdale
G. Fawcett
A. Jackson
Martin Memorial
Ant
Edna Homer
American Legion
Mount Airya
T. C. Britt
Duke Patient Returns For Continued Treatment At Hospital
Mr Hale was readmitted to Duke University Hospital earlier this week to continue medical treatment at the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke University Hospital
No Fires in City During Past Month
The month of May passed with aunt Airy on the honor roll of the state fire insurance department for no fires and no alarms. The city records a perfect month without incident.
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Aunt Airy
State Fire Insurance Department
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Board of Education
County Board
Doebson
Wytheville
Galax
Marion
Bivefield
Virginia
James H. Price
Richmond
Sandy Moir
Francisco
Tion Commission
Corporation Commission
Shell Station
Darlington
D. C
A. W West
West Hill Co
Sallie Carter
Dr. Gribben
W. E. Poovey
Rockford Street School
Evelyn Coleman
North Main
Sadie Wolfe
Patricia Whitlock
North Mass School
Health Department
Sheltontown
Woodville
Westfield
Cook
Long Hill
Hutchens
Union
Level Cross
Rockford
Stony Knoll
Crutchfield
Yokum
Prank Jenkins
Pairview
Harbour’s
Whitaker's
Siloam
Shoals
Key's
Grassy Knob
Friends Church
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