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Newspaper

Mount Airy News

Location

Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1940

Page

8

Five Round Over To Court For Safe Blowing

Five men face trial on charges tied to a Pilot Mountain robbery and safe blowing after a court hearing. Reuben Chappel posted bond while others received higher bonds. Percy Newsome admitted guilt and waived a hearing. Evidence included tools, nitro glycerin, and unexploded bullets from a cited gun.

Chappel State Bureau of Investigation ABC Board Durham FBI Pilot Mountain SBI

Beaux Institute Design Contest Honors Grunenfelder

In the House Beau competition on outdoor rooms, M. Grunenfelder of Notre Dame University won first prize, with Charles Sanders from the University of Illinois taking second.

Beau Institute of Desi M. Grunenfelder Notre Dame University Charles Sanders University of Illinois

Pilot Mountain officer admits firing six shots at men not the car

In a hearing scene two women claimed to be sisters visited the defendants while Percy Newsome, a confessed member of the Forsome, talked during proceedings. Reuben Chappel asked not to be bound over on suspicion as his attorney and the judge considered a bond after a verdict.

Chappel Surry W. B. Umstead Durham Percy Newsome PBI Pilot Mountain Rigsby Murphy Oglesby Ralph Scott John Taylor Stokes County Reuben Chappel Umstead

Drunk and Disorderly Docket In Recorders Court

The weekly Recorders Court session led by Judge H H Lewellyn dealt with drunk and disorderly and assault cases. Harbour Cox received 60 days imprisonment for assault while William Hatcher drew 30 days for drunk and disorderly. Garland Leftwich was taxed with costs. James Everett posted 300 bond after appealing assault charges. George Hazelwood and Oscar Moore also received 30 days each for drunk and disorderly. Other defendants like Hubert Gray Claud Collins Erastus Gilley Ed Kidd and Tom Morrison were taxed with costs on related charges.

Recorders Court H. H. Lewellyn Harbour Cox James Everett Garland Leftwich William Hatcher Hubert Gray Claud Collins Erastus Gilley Ed Kidd Tom Morrison George Hazelwood Oscar Moore

Bhaymore Memorial Baptist Service Schedule

Rev. Raymond Lanier leads Bible School at 9 45 A M with 8 A Mc Knight as superintendent. Morning worship at 11:00 led by the pastor, Training Union at 7:00 P M directed by Miss Ruby Wagoner. Evening worship at 8:00 P M with sermon by the pastor.

Bible School

Cardus Builds Up Women Tenaciously For Relief

The text explains that a woman's periodic suffering from headache irritability and cramps may be functional dysmenorrhea from malnutrition. Cardus purportedly stimulates appetite and gastric juice flow, aids digestion, and builds energy and nerve strength, with a fifty year popularity claim.

Cardus

Hospital News Briefs From Town Page

Several patients listed including Miss Lois Dobie in the city as a tonsil patient and Mrs Gray Roberts of Pilot Mountain as a surgical patient. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Walter Tolbert on June 5. Arthur Collins of Westfield and John Pwlltsos of Winston Salem are noted as medical patients.

Gray Roberts Pilot Mountain Walter Tolbert Arthur Collins Westfield Virgin Horton Hillsville H. C. Bray John Pwlitsos Winston-Salem Poster Marion Thomas Childress

Friends Women Meet In Country for June Society

Members of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Friends Church gathered at the Hollow Virginia home of Mrs Ralph Levering on June 2 for their monthly meeting. Miss Susie Young and Mrs Levering hosted. The group heard a devotional on Mother's Influence Over Her Son and a stewardship play titled Waked Up.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Friends Church Ralph Levering Hollow Susie Young Walter Welch Roland Carpenter Weldon Parker Walker Lewis Woody Pruett Eva Vestal Seth B. Hinshaw

Sheriff Arrests Elkin Man Here

Hubert Dockery of Elkin, about 22, was arrested on Rockford Street last Saturday afternoon by Sheriff H. S. Boyd after eluding officers in a taxi amid larceny charges. Elkin police alerted that he attempted to flee toward Mount Air, and he was detained with the taxi driver before being returned to Elkin for further action. Federal officers were later contacted to report to Elkin.

Hubert Dockery Elkin Rockford Street H. S. Boyd Boyd Mount Air Dockery

Sigma Delta club chases summer with dances and life-saving feats

Senior picture chatter notes a Bunker's Monday square dance and singing party. Peggy Eaton helps vocals while Jean Heathcoat revisits revival meetings and Jack Folger irons out junior life-saving. John Elliot and Howard Weitz plan a cabin party. the Smiths head to Myrtle Beach. Lib Fawcett joins bank work with coaching from dad as readers brace for vacation columns.

Sigma Delta Club Jean Heathcoat New York City The Barbers and the Carters Tommy Pawcett Jacksons Jack Folger Sarah Jackson Aquacade John Elliot Howard Weitz Johnny Lib Fawcett

Mrs Greer Woltz Hosts Newark Guest At Card Party

Mrs Greer C Woltz was hostess to Mrs Prank Casey of Newark New Jersey. Playing began at 10 30 oclock with Mrs D C Lewis taking top score and Mrs Edward Ashby low. A gift was presented to the guest of honor Mrs Casey. Refreshments were served in two courses.

Greer C. Woltz Prank Casey Newark N. J D. C. Lewis Edward Ashby Low Casey

Old Square Dance At Mount Airy Club Draws Crowd

Members of the Mount Airy Country Club enjoyed a lively square dance Saturday night at the clubhouse as part of the club’s summer program. A large group attended and shared in the festive event.

Mount Airy

Mrs. Sarah E Collins Dies at 86 in Pinnacle Area

The remains of Mrs. Sarah E Collins widow of Hezekiah Collins were brought from Pinnacle Route 2 for funeral and interment at Old Hollow Church and cemetery last Sunday. The deceased was nearly 86 years old and is survived by a son Walter D Collins of Pinnacle Route 2.

Sarah E. Collins Hezekiah Collins Pinnacle Route 2 Old Hollow Church Walter D. Collins

Bud Taylor Dies of Cancer Aged 73 at Route 1

Bud Taylor aged about 73 of Route 1 died Sunday from carcinoma. He was married to Jennie Collins and eight of eleven children survive: Ben, Cebron, Joe, Taft, Ora in Surry County, Sam of Carthage, and daughters Mrs. R. H. Hall of Surry and Mrs. Bob Marshall of Carthage. Funeral and interment were at Pine Ridge Baptist Church and cemetery Monday afternoon.

Bud Taylor Route 1 Jennie Collins Ben Cebron Joe Taft Ora Surry County Sam Carthage R. H. Hall Surry Bob Marshall Pine Ridge Baptist Church

Mrs Helen Meyer to Visit Richmond Family

Mrs Helen Meyer of Richmond Va will arrive Friday to spend a week with Dr and Mrs Otis Oliver Her daughter Mrs Oliver suffered a minor ankle fracture this week and will use crutches until healing is complete

Helen Meyer Richmond Otis Oliver Mrs. Oliver

Women’s Society Meeting Held in Walkertown

Attendees from Winston Salem district of the Woman's Society for Christian Service joined a gathering at Love's Methodist Church in Walkertown on Tuesday. Principal participants included district members Miss Myrtle Short Miss Myrtie Moore Mickey Princes Owen Margaret Macon Rev Walter J Miller and Mrs Hugh Holcomb.

Mrytle Short Myrtie Moore Mickey Princes Owen Margaret Macon Walter J. Miller Hugh Holcomb Winston- Salem Woman's Society For Christian Service Love's Methodist Church Walkertown

Beulah Home Demonstration Club Meets in May

The Beulah Home Demonstration club met May 29 at Mrs. Walt McGee’s home. Members gave reports and Mrs. Brown spoke on vitamins and health building foods. Games followed by refreshments during the social hour.

Beulah Home Walt McGee Brown

Edwards Dies at Home at 61 in Charlies Sassell Edwards

Co C Edwards Charlie Sassell Edwards farmer of Route 1 died at his home Friday May 31 aged 61 years. He survived by his wife six sons one daughter two brothers and two sisters. The funeral was held Sunday at 2 00 P M from the Antioch Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.

Charlies Sassell Edwards Route 1 Antioch Baptist Church

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