Mount Airy News Post Office Listing Note
The Mount Airy News announces its second class mailing status at the Mount Airy post office under the 1872 act.
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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1932
Page
4
The Mount Airy News announces its second class mailing status at the Mount Airy post office under the 1872 act.
The piece profiles Cameron Morrison a prominent Democrat and former governor who seeks the Senate seat after replacing Senator Overman. It notes Reynolds leads in the first primary while Morrison supporters fear prohibition and moral issues will decide the race. The column predicts Morrison will win the second primary with anti liquor voters pivotal.
The state faces a second primary between Cameron Morrison the dry and Robert Reynolds the wet as voters decide whether prohibition or regulation will guide the next U.S. Senator. Morrison maintains the anti liquor stance while Reynolds campaigns nationwide against the current control measures.
The notice lists residents and friends who have made subscription payments since the last honor roll. Names include B F Sparger, Prof E 8 Hendren, A B Somerville, U S Burcham, Mrs A L Dunman, and many others up to Mrs Letty Murphy.
Hollister June 4. Jim Dale 58 a poultryman gathered 5 000 voters at an Elks picnic to pick his bride. Mrs Funma Johnson 52 San Jose widow won the contest by the loudest cheer. Justice Pearce held the license papers as Governor Rolph acted as best man. Emma Strumbo was maid of honor.
Raleigh report shows the state board of equalization finished its allotment, adding 400 teachers funded by a $15,900,000 state pool built from economies. Reductions in instructional supplies, plant operation, transportation, and an initial $15,700,000 plus a $150,000 emergency fund yield $15,926,000 for statewide school operation.
Mrs. Adrea Cequil Barker, wife of Clarence 8 Barker, died at Martin Hospital after a two month illness. She was 44, daughter of the late Felix V. Stewart. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church with Rev. I. T. Jacobs officiating, burial at Blue Ridge Cemetery. Surviving: husband, mother, sister Mrs. DeCosta Waltz of Galax, and six brothers.
Mrs. Jesse F. Davis announces the marriage of her daughter Bessie to Jerry Midkiff at the home of Rev. J. C. Carper in Hillsville Virginia on February 27 1932. The couple wed in a small private ceremony witnessed by a few friends. the bride is the daughter of Mrs. Davis and the groom the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Midkiff of route 2. The marriage was kept secret due to the serious illness and death of the bride’s father, Jesse F. Davis.
Miss Lucile Estes becomes bride of Mr Edward Beasley in a Hillsville Virginia ceremony on Sunday May 22. The bride daughter of Ernest and Mrs Estes of Mount Airy Route 5 is a Buffalo Ridge School junior. The groom son of Mr and Mrs Beasley Beasley operates with his father in Blue Ridge Machinery Co. They reside with the groom’s parents in this city.
Washington reports outline a range of new levies affecting the average person besides the higher income tax. Postage rises start at three cents per letter, with excise taxes on radios phonographs and cosmetics among others. Additional charges include taxes on automobiles oils gasoline candy and soft drinks plus fees on tickets telephone messages telegrams cablegrams bank checks safety deposit boxes and more.
San Antonio Texas June 2 F Stanfield claims a record for being shot seven times by one bullet. As he left his car he dropped his pistol and it discharged. The bullet hit the pavement and split into seven fragments each striking Stanfield in different spots. None of the wounds were serious.
By deed dated May 12, 1924 Floyd France and Bertha Prance place property in trust for E. G. Smith. The sale, to satisfy the deed of trust, is set for July 9, 1932 at 2 PM in front of The First National Bank of Mount Airy. The tract lies in Westfield Township adjoining Zeb Inman and John Love, totaling about 66 acres with 4 acres previously sold. W. F. Carter, Trustee.
Pearl May O Neal admix of Elizabeth Atkins O Neal notifies all creditors to present claims to Geo K Snow attorney Mount Airy NC by June 3 1933 or be barred from recovery. This notice is dated June 3 1932.
Miss Lillian Johnson and Miss Verona West leave Wednesday for Chapel Hill to attend summer school at the University of North Carolina. They are joined by Miss Lorita Woodruff and Miss Kathleen Herman who will return Friday. Mrs. Sam Brown of Harlingen Texas, formerly Miss Kate Hollingsworth, plans summer time between Mount Airy and Washington D C, visiting her mother Mrs Cora Hollingsworth. Mrs. James Bray and daughters Rachel and Beasie Lou Bray and Mr Bill Lancaster attend Mr Wilson Angel's graduate recital in Winston Salem.
Washington reports the new revenue bill signed by President Hoover boosts government finance with broad tax measures set to take effect June 21. The companion economy bill aims to cut expenditures to match revenue as the Senate moves toward completion.
In Hilo Hawaii investigators report Sylvester Nunes a sturdy Hawaiian carried the body of his slain sweetheart to the rim of Kilauea volcano and leapt to death with her body in his arms. He died on the rocks near the fiery pit.
Having qualified as executors of the estate of J. W. Dunman deceased of Surry County North Carolina this notice calls all claimants to exhibit claims by May 12 1933 or be barred. Debtors to the estate should pay promptly as of May 12 1932. W L Dunman A J Badgett Executors.
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