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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1926
Page
2
Mount Airy News lists subscription for one year at 1.50 with circulation books open to all. Printed in Mount Airy North Carolina June 3 1926. Post office act of Congress referenced.
The piece argues for proactive school funding as a growing city adds dozens of new homes and doubles population within years. It urges bonding for a new high school and repurposing current facilities, noting imminent power-driven growth will exceed current school capacity. It warns delays risk neglecting children’s education.
An unsigned 1920s editorial argues the public, though a hard master, should not hinder service. It urges banning parking in front of stores with delivery trucks to ensure prompt loading and timely goods, noting many Main Street spots load hourly and often every fifteen minutes.
The News office reports moving and expanding to a rear addition that doubles workspace. Crews from carpentry plumbing and electrical trades rearranged machinery and fixtures while continuing public service. Front office will be upgraded to a larger, better arranged business space later, without delaying production.
Local notice explains that objectionable taste and odor in city water come from a new reservoir in the woods west of town. Officials say the water is pure and health risks are none, with taste expected to improve in a few weeks as it passes through soil and the bed of the reservoir.
Petitions to the Board of Commissioners call for paving Spring Street from Rockford to J A Jackson home Granite Street entirely Dixie Street from Franklin to Rockford Willow Street from Rawley to Lebanon and already paved streets are in readiness for concrete on Orchard The plan aims to relieve Main Street congestion and open up valuable property while estimating completion into next summer
Carroll county resident James Banks died at his Snake Creek Virginia home Tuesday after a lingering illness. A longtime leader and former county representative to the Virginia legislature, he was 76. His wife passed away a few months ago. he is survived by three children Dr R J Banks Mount Airy Mrs J W Johnson Mount Airy and G O Banks Radford Virginia.
Editors urge voters to back Senator Lee S. Overman or challenger Bob Reynolds in the upcoming June 5 primary. They praise Overman's long service and warn against complacency, noting Reynolds’ statewide campaigning and the value of experienced leadership.
A farming section notes alternating drought and rain with spring dryness harming oats and garden crops while wheat is mostly good but head low. A brief downpour renewed optimism, but farmers consider changing livelihoods unless soil is enriched and deep plowing improves moisture retention.
Hilary T. Epperson aged 89 died last Friday in The Hollow Virginia. Funeral and burial were held Saturday near his home. A Methodist Church member, he married Matilda F. Arnold in 1866 and had 11 children, six of whom predeceased him. He cared for several foster children and was cherished as a beloved neighbor.
Vena progresses rapidly on lines of the Southern Power Co to connect the city with major plants. Delivery is expected by July, with city power and light system to be taken over. Line crosses Ararat River near Bannertown Hill and transformer station will be near Bailey's shed. Engineers plan to replace all city wiring with new materials improving distribution for a steadier power flow. The company will bring home economists to discuss electricity use in homes on June 11 and 12, including electric ranges and meal preparation. Further details will appear in the News next week.
Joe Wheeler Johnson son of the newspaper editor returns home for a few days before Raleigh next week to receive his diploma at North Carolina State College graduation exercises. A college four year effort requires hard work and cash for the family. Joe grew up in a printing office and is a linotype operator and printer ready to start as assistant manager in Charlotte after graduation. His mother and aunt will travel to Raleigh to witness the ceremony.
City police auctioned a Ford roadster seized from B. Shelton for 212 dollars, proceeds going to the county school fund. A 1926 Ford roadster owned by W. R. Cruise will be sold June 12. Cruise fined 25 dollars. In court, Gaston Sparger paid 50 dollars for retailing. J. D. Hill, Greensboro engine foreman, fined 200 dollars for adultery plus costs.
M F Patterson, head of the city fire department, now drives a bright red Chevrolet touring car. Fire company members added a modern siren horn so he can clear traffic on his rapid response to alarms. He claims ownership and the right to repaint as he pleases.
A note states that the food value of a bottle labeled Green River equals seven ounces in string terms.
Leading lawyers in Surry County established the Surry County Bar Association with W F Carter as president, W L Reece as vice president, and Geo K Snow as secretary treasurer. The group aims to unite lawyers, uphold ethics, improve practice, and aid justice, and plans a special July term of Surry Superior Court for civil cases. The next meeting is set for Dobson on Tuesday June 29 at 10 AM.
Mrs Loranzo Jennings of Galax Virginia was seriously injured Sunday after noon when the Jennings car overturned at the bridge at foot of Orchard Hill this side of Lowgap. She was rushed to Galax badly bruised and cut about the face and eyes with possible internal injuries.
An old advertisement promotes Green River as a remedy for tiredness urging readers to drink one for renewed energy. The brief copy targets daily fatigue and positions the beverage as a simple solution.
The Cottage Canning Co plans a rapid shift from woodworking to canning. It will install necessary machinery this week and has already shipped bean and tomato seed to farmers and agreed to buy their harvest, aiming to supply canned goods for months.
A A and Y railway train traveling five miles an hour collided with a Ford at Sides Mill crossing. The engine pushed the car along the line into the mill race leaving two men able to crawl out unharmed while the vehicle was submerged. The incident occurred Sunday and left the Ford severely damaged.
A bottle labeled Green River holds a food value equivalent to a half pound of cabbage, highlighting a surprising nutritional comparison.
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