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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1924
Page
2
Mount Airy News lists subscription prices for weekly and six month periods as published by J F Johnson and Son publishers in Mount Airy North Carolina. The notice notes second class mailing status under the March 8 1872 act.
Obituary notes Dr. Floyd C. Shugart, half brother of the editor, dies at home in High Point at thirty three after a career from Wake Forest to Columbia Medical School and a World War service. He leaves a memory of public speaking promise and a large High Point medical practice.
The piece urges Surry County voters to participate in the upcoming Saturday primary to express opinions on taxation and state governance. It notes discontent with current tax laws, the pauper county concept, and the shift toward county funded schools, urging both men and women to vote to influence the public finance system.
County commissioners had set a two week special term for civil cases in May but a judge could not be secured. The court, scheduled to meet Monday June 28, has been canceled.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church will meet next Monday afternoon at 8 o'clock at the church.
The death of Mrs. Kate Smith Johnston is noted for her philanthropy and business acumen. She gained wealth through her marriage to R. J. Reynolds and built a large own fortune, giving generously to education in Winston-Salem.
Jap Boyd received eight months on county roads after pleading guilty to driving under the influence following a recent White Plains area accident that injured Bealey Chandler. Chandler owned the car Boyd drove. other occupants Phipp Jones J R Sargent and Tom Belton paid fines. Bond set at 750, awaiting October hearing at Dobson for possible further action by the Superior Court.
Mrs. Byron Inman formerly Stella Mae Worrell died at her Baltimore home after a brief illness. She was born near Hillaville Virginia and married in 1912 to Mr. Inman. Survived by her husband, three children Wallace Elaine and Grayson, her parents and many relatives. Funeral Monday at Salem Methodist Church with burial at Oakdale cemetery.
Friends of Mrs Mary Poore and George Quesinberry gave a surprise party at the Quesinberry home on Ward's Gap road at 7 p m May 36 to celebrate their birthdays jointly. Neighbors and friends from miles around gathered for the feast. The lawn glowed with electric lights and 200 or more guests attended. A birthday cake with 47 candles sat at the center of the table.
A program blends motion pictures in color with storytelling in vivid language native singing and dancing plus Hawaiian music. The entertainer delivers wholesome fun and humor throughout lectures.
T J Smithwick of this city recuperated following a brief hospitalization at Martin Memorial. He was released after a short stay and is now at home.
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