Mount Airy Hosts State Baraca Philathea Convention
The Mount Airy Baraca Philathea Association hosts a four day state convention at First Baptist Central M E Church and the National Theatre with 500 delegates expected. R V Deverle registers attendees while Harvard plan hosts provide meals and home lodging. Noted speakers include Miss Heron Dr E H Broughton and Dr D W Daniel as the program features openings, addresses, tours, banquets, and the final memorial service at the National Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraca-Philathea Association
First Baptist Church
W. Andrew
R. F. Snell
Raleigh
Association
Central M. E. Church
National Theatre
Blue Ridge Hotel
R. V. Deverle
Shoul
Harvard
C. W. Andrew
E. Gibson Davis
Davis
W. F. Carter
Miss Heron
N. Buckner
Asheville
Snell
Leo
C. D. Crouch
Baracaa
William W. Dickerson
Philatheas
Baraca-Philathea
Heron
E. H. Broughton
Mount Airy Kiwanis Club
Merchants’ Association
J. C. Grier
H. M. Finch
Z. H. Rose
J. O. Ervin
Finch
Banquet Tickets Available for Baraca Philathea Meeting
Mrs. C. C. Hale announces a limited number of tickets for the Baraca Philathea Convention banquet at Central Methodist Church Friday night. Tickets cost $1.00 each and local attendees are urged to reserve. visiting delegates receive priority service. The Woman's Club will cater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Mrs Turnmyre to attend University of Richmond graduation
Mrs A P Turnmyre left Wednesday to attend the University of Richmond graduation in Richmond Virginia where one of her brothers will graduate. She will visit Washington DC and return through the Valley of Virginia accompanied by a brother from Southern Pines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Turnmyre
University of Richmond
Richmond
Washington, D. C
Valley of Virginia
Southern Pines
Lightning Kills Man Near Gladesboro Church
Mr. J. Cassell Bowman about 55 was struck by lightning while plowing near the Gladesboro Church during a storm last week. He sent his boy to the barn and sought shelter by the school just as he passed a cut telephone wire. The bolt hung above his head and passed through his body as a neighbor and boy provided aid for about thirty minutes. The funeral was attended by J E Avers and Kent Harmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cassell Bowman
Bowman
Gladesboro
Messrs
J. E. Avers
Kent Harman
Gladesboro Church
Modern Lunch Stand To Open In City
The City Lunch opposite First National Bank nears completion with remodeling and a line of sandwiches including barbecue. Electric equipment will keep items warm and chairs will be added. Manager is S. Johnson with assistant Arthur Lawrence and guests Mrs. S. N. Allred of Austin and Mrs. H. B. Hauser with Mary Frances of Anderson, S C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flrst National Bank
A. S. Johnson
Arthur Lawrence
Mount Airy Seeks Local Baseball Club for Summer Season
Citizens urged to attend a city hall meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m to discuss organizing a baseball club. Judge Llewellyn Fred Folger EBC Bivens and others will participate guiding formation and training to build a winning team in the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
City Hall
Judge Lewellyn
Fred Folger
EBC
Bivens
Mount Airy High graduates plan college or teacher training
The Mount Airy High School class of graduates intends to pursue further study in colleges or teacher training schools this fall. The list includes Hiram Allred farming, Willie Baughn farming, Capitola Belton NCWC Greensboro, Kathryn Fawcett Salem College Winston-Salem, John Gilbert college, Wade Johnson State College Raleigh, Katherine Tilney commercial student, Verona West Meredith College Raleigh, and others undecided or delaying plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy High School
Hiram Hubert Allred
Willie Clifton Baughn
Capitola Mae Belton
Greensboro
W. Max Brannock
McClellan
Ruby Ethel Cook
Annie Fawcett
Randolph Macon
Lynchburg
Kathryn Louise Fawcett
Salem College
Winston-Salem
John F. Gilbert
Ethel Mac Good
Marie Gwyn
Leslie W. Jackson
Lillian Johnson
Meredith College
Raleigh
Wade Hampton Johnson
State College
Daisy T. Jones
William Henry Kingsbury
Winston Salem Journal-Sentinel
Katherine Long
Teachers Normal College
Farmville
Annie Lillian Mabe
Grace Martin
Dobson Normal
Annie Massey
Winston McKinney
Alice Lee Norman
Wallace Shelton
University of North Carolina
Giles Smith
Will
Davidson College
Davidson
Charles Sprinkie
Farmer
Annette Taylor
Carrie Taylor
Katherine Tilley
Verona West
Youths Must Get Permits Before Being Employed
County Welfare Officer LF Armfield announces that youths aged 14 to 16 must obtain permits after a physical examination before employment. He will visit the city every Saturday for several weeks to conduct examinations and issue certificates, addressing the recent surge of school releasees seeking work.
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LF. Armfield
Armfield
Fire destroys Beamer store near quarry
Early Sunday fire razed Fred Beamer’s store at the quarry. Raymond Beamer managed the shop. stock valued at 4000 with 1500 insurance. The quarry-owned building suffered front damage to Mitchell’s grocery as fire crews saved neighboring property.
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Fred Beamer
Troop Scout News from Mt. Airy Tr upp reorganized
Since the Mt Airy Troop I unit reorganized the boys have passed many tests and nearly all have cleared the tenderfoot test. Two boys were voted into the troop and will be initiated soon. A new patrol was added bringing three patrols. Homer Beck James Bray and Kenneth Cook were named new patrol leaders. The troop received its charter and registration blanks from headquarters and distributed blanks to members. One aim is for every member to pass the second class test before the camping trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troup I
Mt. Airy
Homer Beck
James Bray
Kenneth Cook
Troup
Tobacco News From Southern Section Of Georgia
Dr J T Burrus of High Point gives a fine address at Martin Memorial Hospital Training School for Nurses in Roanoke. Five graduates receive diplomas with three staying at Martin Memorial, one to private duty in Roanoke, and one at Elkin Hospital. a nurses reception follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mart. M. Dix
Surry, Tin Memorial Hospital
J. T. Burrus
High Point
Martin Memorial Hospital
Burrus
Lucy Dudley
Lessie Pullen
Cynthia Walker
Clarice Smith
Roanoke
Nettie Triplett
Elkin Hospital
Merritt Family Plans Tarpon Fishing Trip to Florida
Messrs W E Merritt and sons Oscar Haywood and Hugh Merritt and Frank Sydnor depart Friday morning for a week or ten days of tarpon fishing in Marco Florida. Mrs Haywood Merritt will ride to Winnabboro South Carolina to visit home folks while they fish. Last year they had great tarpon luck and returned with many photos of their catches to illustrate their stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Merritt
Oscar, Haywood
Hugh Merritt
Frank Sydnor
Marco
Fla
Haywood Merritt
Winnaboro
S. C
Bakery Under New Management in Mount Airy
Judge H. H. Lewellyn has acquired the Sanitary Bakery and plans modern equipment upgrades. Bakers Gus Bruner will continue, and Lewellyn aims to expand service and product quality to win the city’s trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Lewellyn
Gus Bruner
Gus
Mount Airy
Judge Lewellyn
Demonstrating Electric Refrigeration Demonstrations
Mrs. H S Weinberg, demonstrator for Prigidaires, will spend next week in this city holding demonstrations for Holcomb and Midkiff Frigidaire agents for this county. She will meet with city clubs to explain the value of electric refrigeration and a public demonstration and exhibit of Frigidaire cabinets and units will be held Saturday at the local dealer store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.S. Weinberg
Prigidaires
Holcomb & Midkiff
Local concern to handle Pontiac car agency
Smith Motor Co of this city has incorporated with J D Smith F W Smith and Jas F Ashby as stockholders. The new firm becomes Pontiac and Oakland direct agents and will receive their first shipment in a few days. Pontiac employs about 5600 in its plant and offers a six cylinder car priced from 775 to 975 dollars. Ashby will direct the agency from Massey’s old garage on North Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashby
Ford
Pontiac
Fined For Driving Underage In Recorder Court
Judge Lewellyn fined M. T. McKnight ten dollars and court costs for allowing a person under sixteen to drive, following a South Main Street accident that fractured a girl’s skull. The driver was McKnight’s daughter. he bore hospital expenses and expressed sorrow. Henry Gallaway had a preliminary hearing for killing Fred Vinson and was bound over to Dobson court without bond.
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Recorder's Court
Lewellyn
M. T. McKnight
James Lowry
Mr. McKnight
South Main Street
Thut
Henry Gallaway
Fred Vinson
Dobson Court
Seven Year Old Fractures Collar Bone Jumping Rope
Little Mary Frances Webb daughter of Mr and Mrs A G Webb fractured her collar bone Tuesday morning after tripping on the curb while she and a friend were jumping rope near home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Webb
A. G. Webb
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United
KR. N. Simms
Henrietta Heron
Cincinnati
D. W. Daniel
Clemson College
D. C
Carolinas
Rocky Mount
First Baptist
Baraca Philathea Bible Class Union
Hudson
Christ
Marshall A. Hudson
8. N. Allred
Austin, Tex
H. B. Hauser
Mary Frances
Anderson, S. C
Troop Scout News
Georgia
J. M. Dix
Nashville
J. W Levill
J. W. Levill
N. C
Valdosta
Florida
Boston
Augusta
Douglas
Vidalia
Alapaha
Vidalha
Smith Motor Co., Inc
General Motors
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