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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1928
Page
6
The Mount Airy News carries publishing notice from SHNSON and SON and lists description rates for printed matter. It notes registration as second class matter at the Mount Airy office and references congressional timing in March.
Blair, supervising architect, warns additional rooms likely not ready due to unsettled markets. City officials say bond issues cannot proceed yet as interest rates rise, though plans remain and work could start if bonds are sold.
Local beekeeper Brown warns that past five years saw good bee years but this season proves harsh with cold weather and scarce nectar. He reports eighty colonies in fine shape yet requiring heavy feeding to sustain young bees and prevent losses before sourwood honey flow.
Authorities report city parking rules in force on Main Street with police cooperation. Community members are urged to follow regulations to reduce harm and ensure orderly traffic. Local groups plan meetings in Burlington to discuss enforcement and public cooperation.
A marriage invitation lists Mrs Bernard Melby Rector inviting guests to the ceremony of her daughter Anna Dorothy Rector and Daniel Rice Allen Jr on Tuesday June 19 at eight o’clock in the evening at First Presbyterian Church Mount Airy North Carolina. A reception follows at the Blue Ridge Hotel.
Mrs. Susan Hollingsworth widow of Dr. W R Hollingsworth died suddenly near noon Saturday at Oakdale. She was 86 and active, died peacefully after returning from her garden. Funeral at 5 p.m. at the home with Rev E W Fox and Rev D Vance Price officiating. Survived by four children and twenty four grandchildren. Funeral attendees listed include N Glenn Williams and family, John Sharpe, Vance and Joseph Hollingsworth, and several relatives from Williams Huntsville Winston-Salem and New York.
Dr J B Smith a longtime Pilot Mountain physician died in a Winston-Salem hospital on Thursday at 2 pm after weeks with Brights disease. A Stokes County native born October 15 1860 he practiced medicine since 1885. Survived by widow three daughters and one son funeral at Pilot Mountain Baptist Church.
A Mount Airy notice declares the Mount Airy Woman's club is strictly non political and not attending the Democratic convention in Dobson. It confirms the club has never discussed political issues and acts only to promote intellectual development and philanthropic efforts.
Rev G W Lee will preach Sunday at 11 o clock in the Presbyterian Church. A congregational meeting follows to consider calling a pastor and all members are urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs W R Kiger visited relatives in Winston Salem last week as Mr Kiger recovers his strength for the long letter carrier route. Mount Airy Country Club golf course now open to members only within ten miles for those in good standing.
Rev. Br. Wellman and Rev. A Morrison attend the pastor's summer school at Duke University in Durkan to study current religious leadership methods and pastoral training.
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