11 Jun 1936
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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1936
Page
1
Surry County voters boosted Sandy Graham to a large county lead in the Democratic primary with Hoey second and Dr. McDonald third. Graham received 3335 votes, Hoey 1399, McDonald 1276, while McRae had 14. Hancock led Bailey ally results with 4318 for Hancock and Allison James trailing.
Vote totals show Senator Bailey leading with 4443 over Fountain 792, while Hancock wins every county in the fifth district including Forsyth. Hoey tops McDonald for governor with Graham third. runoff set for July first Saturday. McDonald splits supporters amid liquor and sales tax debates. NC mostly rejects repeal amendment.
Pinkney Armstrong of Ararat station was found slumped in his blacksmith shop on Thursday morning. Sheriff and coroner ruled heart attack, noting no warning signs and glasses off on the work bench. He had dined with J. J. Simmons the day before and lived alone, one of the last of his name in the area.
Mr and Mrs A B Macon appear in a community notice alongside Mrs Hur as part of a larger social page item detailing local gatherings and notable residents. The fragment suggests a family’s participation in a civic or social function within the area.
The will of Mount Airy businessman J D Smith was filed with clerk F T Lewellyn after being written on two sheets of stationery. Probate by the clerk followed testimony that the instrument was his writing. Executors named are J D Smith Jr Robert E Smith and Miss Gertrude Smith all heirs receive delays with any share postponed until age 30. The 1929 document provides equal distribution save house and land for his wife and advances to children, without estate value given.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Holcomb and children left for a two week tour to Chicago and other midwestern sites. Hugh followed Dr McDonald’s governor race from Windsor Canada where a greeting card hinted at sending him a McDonald dairy farm as if to relocate to the British Empire.
Lansford McMillian a twelve year old of Coalwood Virginia died in a train auto crash in that town last Wednesday He was riding with a friend who lost control of the car and collided with a train He died several hours after being taken to a Welch hospital his body brought to The Hollow for burial at Willow Hill Moravian Church certificates indicate funeral details from Willow Hill Church and cemetery.
Rev Joe HM Carter pastor of Central Presbyterian Anderson will visit and preach at Pirot Presbyterian Church Sunday morning and evening. Union service of Methodist Friends and Presbyterian will be held in the evening and Friends are invited to hear.
The North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs will hold a club institute at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill June 18 19 with Mrs Josephine Junkin Doggett directing. The event aims to train club women for efficient service in any capacity and invites all members. Rates are 75 cents for the first night and 50 cents thereafter with campus cafes offering meals off site. Prof Maddrey will lead club press and publicity writings with Tom Best assisting. Mrs George E Marshall and Mrs M H Jackson will attend from the city.
W C McKinney bought from A V West and J W Lovill, executors of R L Haymore estate, three Main Street store buildings for 37 thousand dollars. Proceeds pay debts contracted since Haymore's death including a Mountain Park school deal. school relinquished claim in return for debt settlement.
A large group of Surry County Democrats travels to Raleigh for the State Convention with sessions Friday. County Chairman A. D. Folger, manager of Sandy Graham's operation in the state, remains in Raleigh hospital and cannot attend or handle delegation matters for several days. Many delegates plan to visit Folger while also representing Surry County's interests at the convention.
Reverend Walter L Johnson Ph D pastor of First Baptist Church in this city is in Raleigh this week attending a pastors conference at Meredith College. Dr Johnson will return Friday and fill his pulpit Sunday morning with the theme The Church Covenant.
Dr John T Burrus longtime High Point surgeon and former state senator from Guilford county died at his home Monday afternoon. He was 59 and had been ill since Sunday. He served as chief of staff at Burrus Memorial Hospital and led a life of medical service and public involvement. Funeral services were held at the home. Burial followed in High Point.
Dr. Ralph Mc Donald mourns the death of Dr. J. T Burrus at High Point calling him a great man and living example of Christianity who devoted his life to the people and their cause.
The Kiwanis Club will hold its regular Friday evening meeting at the CCC camp near Dobson. Members will depart Mount Airy to arrive at the camp by 6 30. A. G. Webb and J. W. Loevill head the committee coordinating arrangements.
North Carolina bankers voyage to Bermuda on a pleasure cruise. The group boarded in New York and proceed toward the British possession in the Atlantic. R. C. Lewellyn of Dobson served as treasurer in the officer election.
Dr Gaines Dobbins wrapped up two weeks of services at the First Baptist Church with a sermon and baptismal service. Twenty four were baptized and thirty six joined the church during the meetings. Dobbins left for Louisville Ky to resume duties as financial manager of the Seminary and college. A $300 free will offering was taken at the services.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Garnett Pawcett issue invitations for the reception of their daughter Evelyn Lee and Mr Robert Jerry Randolph. The event occurs Saturday evening June 27 at 8 o clock at the North Main Street home with the ceremony at Trinity Episcopal Church and a private wedding.
The state highway commission advertised bids to extend 1.8 miles of Lowgap road from the Wesley York farm area toward Lowgap. Funds are set aside for the project though officials will only extend the short stretch to not quite two miles at this time.
T. R. Robertson, long affiliated with W. W. Burke Realty and Insurance Co, will leave partnership after June 15 to enter full time insurance and real estate work. He has 12 years as a teller and bookkeeper at First National Bank and is a recognized local figure.
Mrs. Frank Collins sustained injuries in an auto crash while traveling with DeWitt Anthony who held the right of way. Bent fenders and minor damages were reported to the vehicles and the case was settled out of court.
The Cooper carried a group from Westfield Mount Airy White Plains and other towns to Washington D C on a sight seeing tour led by Grady Cooper. Passengers included Mrs Benue Hunter Miss Roxie Hunter Rixie Hunter Lavinia and Iris Smith Mrs Marvin Collins Mrs Percy Samuels Sherman Bundy Mrs Lester Davis Miss Bertie Davis Mr Nichols and others.
A blaze at Blizard Motor Express Co in the central business district damaged the garage and destroyed twenty vehicles and cargo valued at about fifty to sixty thousand dollars. The fire started around 2 30 am from a short circuit in a new Packard owned by J H Gwyn and spread despite delayed alarms. The incident also destroyed Textile Outlet Stores stock and damaged nearby properties. insurers covered part of the loss as Wade C Moody plans replacement work and future changes to the site.
A summer union worship service was held at Central Methodist Church last Sunday night with Rev. C. C. Pearson of the Friends Church preaching. Next Sunday night the union service moves to the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Joe A. Carter of Anderson scheduled to preach.
Mr Gatther Barker, son of Mr and Mrs A D Awker, route One, student in a business college in Winston-Salem, is mentioned in a local notice brief.
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