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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1939
Page
6
Local sports gossip reflects on Mount Airy High’s 1938 39 season with stars Smith Crawford and Gaddy. Skipper Lacy predicts a 1939 40 upswing as baseball graduation remains light and summer plans include softball and civic groups. A quirky note asks readers about crow hunting and dining.
Skipper Guy Lacy promises a 500 or better pace for Graniteers with new men Gaddy from Duke and Gaffney from Cooleemee joining Weston. Lacy updates his lineup after benching due to injury and hints at more help from Cal Griffith of Charlotte Piedmont League. Mount Airy team says the Lacy camp reshaping the club has things moving better than ever.
Administrator C H Hill notifies all claimants to present verified claims against the estate of the late Mrs. Sallie M. Hi. Creditors are urged to settle and indebted persons to promptly pay. This notice serves to bar recovery rights absent proper claims.
Public notice states the author has sold all interest in the O. K. Cafeteria and is no longer responsible for any business debts. Includes reference 18-25-1-Re.
Buddy Morriel aged 17 hanged himself from a garage roof using his school book strap as he brooded over the prospect of U S involvement in war and his being drafted. The tragedy underscores wartime anxieties affecting youths in the city.
Mount Airy Graniteers overcome Mayodan 8 to 5 with late rallies in seventh and eighth. Baker belts a decisive homer in the eighth as Lacy reshapes the roster and Gaffney holds the visitors to 12 hits amid a tight pitching show. Southard started for Mayodan, Couto led Mayodan's offense.
Upcoming week features Mount Airy hosting Danville on Friday June 2 and visiting Danville on Saturday June 6. Also on Monday June 5 Leaksville visits Mount Airy and Tuesday June 7 Mount Airy travels to Leaksville.
Martinsville defeats Bassett 3 0 and Mount Airy beats Mayodan 8 5 while Leaksville wins 13 6 over Reidsville. Danville and South Boston finish tied 6 6 in a suspended game.
Lucy Edward York sues Cassell C. York for absolute divorce after two years separation. Court order requires appearance at the Dobson courthouse by June 10, 1939 or within thirty days to answer. Filed May 10, 1939. FP. T. Llewellyn, Clerk of Superior Court.
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