Thirty Years of Service at The Mount Airy News
The Mount Airy News marks thirty years since J E Johnson bought the paper from T J Lowry in 1904. The editorial page mainly reflects his leadership, with W M Johnson as partner and later news editor. The piece highlights growth, accuracy, community loyalty, and notable events shaping the paper’s role in local life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Johnson
Mount Airy News
T. J. Lowry
Lowry
W. M. Johnson
Mount Airy
Hillsville
Indians Would See It As A Land In Common
The piece recalls how natives roamed a vast America before settlers arrived and how, after buffalo, cattle, and farming changed the landscape, drought and dust storms devastated prairie states. It notes government aid talks and a proposed beginning aid of five hundred million dollars amid twenty affected states as crops fail and wind lifts topsoil. The author asks what a wild Indian would comment on these changes and rights in the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakotas
Kansas
Nebraska
Prairie
North Dakota
Surry County
Prairie States
Local Business Partners Receive Loyal Support
The review credits the junior partner W M Johnson for his careful business mind and fluent writing. Fred L Johnson is praised for years as foreman in the mechanical department. Miss Cora Earp is acknowledged for many years of service as local news editor and faithful office staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Earp
Hancock Wins Strong Primary Backing in District Endorsement
The district endorses Hon. Prank Hancock after a decisive primary, with Democrats noting no need for a contest yet accepting the race after Lily M. Mebane challenged for Congress. Hancock’s large margin boosts his standing and future usefulness as representative, with charges dismissed and supporters energized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Hancock
Congress
Lily M. Mebane
Congress There Was Nothing To Do But Fight It Out In the Primary. Mr. Hancock
Wrenn Hosts Bridge Club At Summer Cabin
Mr and Mrs L P Wrenn were hosts Monday evening to their two table bridge club at their summer cabin off the Fancy Gap road. Mrs Randall W Sparger won ladies high score and Mr G C Levil won men's high score. A gift was presented to Mrs Robert B Reece of Asheville, an out of town guest. A salad course was served. Miss Claire Kearney of Franklinton is visiting Mr and Mrs E W Kearney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Wrenn
Fancy Gap Road
Randall W. Sparger
G. C. Levil
Robert 8. Reece
Asheville
Betty and Scarlet Bunny Party Play Delights Small Rockford Crowd
A stormy night drew a small audience at Rockford Street school yet the Betty and Scarlet Bunny Party play drew praise. North Main PTA sponsored the performance coached by Anne Wear Smith. Betty Lou Britt and Scarlet Bunny played key roles with supporting parts by Lucy Sparger and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford Street
North Main P. T. A
Anne Wear Smith
Betty
Betty Lou Britt
Scarlet Bunny
Edward Hines
Katherine Pulcher
Lucy Sparger
Stackley Hurst
Nancy Pulton
Mildred Fowler
William Jonhnson
Little Fairy
Brownie
Local Woman Receives Disability Award for Hand Injury
Mrs. Ruth Palk of this city received Workman’s Compensation after an injury to her right hand at the Carolina Button Shop on November 20 1933. She was disabled until March 10 1934 and awarded seven dollars weekly for that period with a 50 percent loss of use. She will be taken to Duke University for an examination to determine permanent disability and possible treatment. further award decisions may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Palk
Carolina
T. A. Wilson
Duke University
Duke
Wilson
Local Women Attend Conference in Elkin
Local women attend the Mount Airy district Western North Carolina Conference of the M. E. Church South in Elkin. Mrs. J. L. Weits of Mount Airy, district secretary, presides along with officers and delegates gathered for the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkin
Mount Airy
Western North Carolina
M. E. Church
South
J. L. Weits
Bank of Mount Airy Liquidating Agent seeks court loan
D C Pussell liquidating agent for the Bank of Mount Airy asks the Forsyth Superior Court for an order to obtain a loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to pay a dividend to depositors and creditors. He seeks court directions and will present the petition June 16 1934 at 9 30 A M in Forsyth County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Surry County
Superior Court
Bank of Mount Airy
Mount Airy
D. C. Pussell
Felix E. Alley
Eleventh Judicial District of
D. C
Forsyth County
DD. Co. Pussell
N. C
District society gathering draws pastors and missionaries
A wide group from the district attends with several pastors and officers among the visitors. Notables include Mrs. George Hoyle of Shelby and Miss Epps on furlough from Brazil. A long list of locally tied attendees, families, and church delegations join from multiple towns and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hoyle
Shelby
W. BR. Herris
Asheville
Spruill
Lexington
Epps
Brazil
J. J. Waltz
A. C. Gibbs
R. B. Ward
Hoyle
Harris
J. A. Hadley
Hadley
Raymond Smith
John T. Moore
Willie Gentry
A. B. Macon
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Mount Airy News
J. BE. Johnson & Son, Publishers
Hancock
Mrs. Wrenn
Claire Kearney
Franklinton
E. W. Kearney
City
NEW Circulating Library
Teon Turnmyre
Harrison
Martha Stone
Wm. Alfred
L. T. Rhodacker
A. B. Bonnerville
G. C. Hauser
Bannertown
Salem
Epworth
Mount Airy Clothing Manufacturing Co
Jimmy Estes
A. V. West
Carter’s
America
Pri Aeom
Carter Furniture
Main
Mount Airy, N. C
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