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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1925
Page
2
The Mount Airy News lists subscription prices for one year and six months at 1.50 and 75 cents respectively. Publisher J E Johnson & Son announces rates for mailed second class matter under federal act.
A writer argues fear of crime on rural roads spreads through sensational reporting. He cites robberies and murders where drivers were targeted after signaling for help, urging police protection and uniformed officers to distinguish lawmen from criminals.
Editorial laments Mount Airy’s Sunday hospitality to visitors. It criticizes closing Main Street stores while outskirts stay open, forcing strangers to seek basic comforts elsewhere. Urges city leaders to permit Sunday refreshment access for guests.
The mayor received praise from the Woman's Club for efforts to improve city streets and curb trash. He plans action on vacant Main Street lots and parking congestion, urging use of side streets and potential new laws if needed. Chief Lawrence warns against driving at night with only one headlight and calls for inspection to avoid arrests.
The Mount Airy News notes traveling readers would be surprised by Surry County’s growth, roads, and new homes while lamenting the return to two room homes and lack of shade trees. It cites modern schooling as a remedy and describes a harsh spring delaying tobacco, fruit shortages, and poor crop prospects.
Telegram reports the death of Mrs. Isom Dimmette of Lunenburg Virginia. She was the oldest daughter of the late John Greenwood of Round Peak and sister to Mrs. Matt Satterfield. She lived near Ronda in Wilkes County in early marriage and later moved to West Virginia. Survived by husband and several children.
Hon J M Hooker of Stuart Va addressed the Martin Memorial Hospital Training School for Nurses graduates on Women in Professions and Business. The ceremony at Rockford Street auditorium featured the Nightingale Pledge and diplomas. superintendent Miss Lula West named Educational Director of Nurses Training for North Carolina.
Fred Folger sustained a broken ankle while sliding into a base during a Thursday benefit game for Coal Glen miners' families. He was treated at Martin Hospital and now uses crutches for several weeks. The event raised about $40 for the miners' relief fund.
Dr. E. M. Hollingsworth of this city underwent an appendectomy at Martin Memorial Hospital Tuesday morning after a brief illness. He is reported to be recovering as well as can be expected and his many friends are relieved.
Sheriff and Mrs C H Haynes receive news from son Lieut Vance Haynes of winning a silver loving cup valued at $1 000 in an air plane race. He survived a near fatal parachute test at 3 000 feet though the device failed to open properly. He is stationed at Camp Lewis Washington and plans to visit home in September by air.
A 94 year old county woman, ill in this city, is found to have hoarded 805 in greenbacks in a belt worn around her waist. The belt has worn a sore on her side from years of wear. The money was deposited in a local bank and is yielding interest.
Gilmer Falk of Salem Fork neighborhood drowned in the mill pond at Kapps Mill last Sunday afternoon while swimming with other youths. He could not swim and disappeared underwater about 15 feet from his last seen point. Friends, including Hubert Jones, attempted rescue. Falk’s body was found minutes later. He was 22 and the son of C. C. Fulk.
Four miles of Mount Airy to Pilot road concrete work finished on Tuesday night by Zeigler Bros. Construction began May 4 and proceeds rapidly toward Mountaineer Mountain. They expect to reach town by July first and open traffic no later than October 1, with possible earlier completion.
The pastor will preach next Sunday morning and evening on Gods Forest and Grasshopper Men and invites attendance at both services. The regular monthly business meeting is set for next Monday at 8 oclock in the evening. The Ladies Missionary Society met last Thursday at 8 oclock with Mrs O M Smith on Worth Street and heard a report from Mrs Millikan on the Triennial Missionary Conference held in Keensboro last month. Ice cream and cake were served.
An early edition of The News becomes available at Creed's Book Store each week, placed on sale immediately after exiting the press.
Harrison Wolfe, aged 80, died at his home near Mountain Park in Surry County on Tuesday afternoon from old age infirmities. Survived by six sons including A H Wolfe and Henry Wolfe. wife predeceased him. He served on the County Board of Commissioners. Funeral held Wednesday at Union Hill Methodist Church with a large gathering.
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