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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
2
J. FE Johnson and Son publish notice under the act of Congress dated March 8 1872 regarding second class mailing at Mount Airy with compliance details and registration.
The primary outcome favors the ruling party's candidates, while Mr. Bailey fails to gain traction despite strong oratory. Four days after the vote, only 150,000 of 2.5 million residents participated, signaling indifference or satisfaction with current conditions and highlighting the public’s support for progress over opposing platforms.
In Chicago two wealthy youths Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold abducted their 13 year old cousin Robert Franks, son of a millionaire, killed him with a chisel, hid the body, and demanded 10 000 dollars from the parents. They confessed after capture and claimed funds were for a Europe trip. The editorial questions moral responsibility and labels such actions depraved and inexplicable given their education.
A stark editorial line argues that society remains unwilling to end the life of condemned individuals by any method other than hanging, a practice seen as outdated and morally opposed to progress.
J B Sparger is slated as Mount Airy postmaster for four years after endorsements by the county executive committee and state chairman, nomination by President Coolidge, and Senate confirmation. Incumbent Geo K Snow’s term ends June 4. Sparger’s bond is filed and duties expected to start within the week.
City commissioners adopted higher special license taxes for the year starting July 1. Weeny stands pay 25 dollars, garages 25, moving picture shows 60, plumbers 25, and sidewalk gas pumps 5. Petition to save Kerner Street sidewalks approved, as residents press for Granite Street repairs and street condition improvements along Rockford. Ladies’ committee oversees work plan to restore passable conditions.
A E Tilley of this city attends the Republican National Convention in Cleveland Ohio as a delegate from the fifth district of the state. Delegates will nominate the Republican candidate for President and Vice President. It notes Coolidge as the likely Presidential nominee with multiple VP candidates to be chosen.
Swarthmore Chautauqua comes to Mount Airy for five days of entertainment starting Thursday June 19. Guarantors fund season tickets at 2.50 with a broad lineup including Dr Ng Poon Chew, Rowles Poderman, Marion Quartet, Margaret Stahl, Miss Clemens Hawaiians, Ernest Toy Recital Company, and their lectures. Tickets sold through local committee. single admissions available after opening.
A. S. Towe, merchant of this city, is confined to his home with a broken leg after an auto accident Sunday morning. He and Mrs. Towe were en route to Pilot Mountain when the car plunged down a high fill. He suffered a broken small bone above the ankle and was taken to Martin Memorial hospital. Mrs. Towe had minor facial cuts.
In the Recorder's Court Judge Lewellyn presided Monday morning over three cases. Morgan McCraw paid 150 dollars and costs for selling liquor after witnesses testified to small purchases. The court imposed a suspended 12 month sentence and required good behavior for his wife and four children. R. W. Jones and R. A. Mayberry were each fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding and prohibited from driving a car for two months.
Mrs. Mattie I. Comer wife of Sid Comer and sister of Dr. J. L. Woltz died Friday at her Dobson home after a short illness aged 44. Survived by aged father, husband, eleven children, one sister and three brothers with one son deceased. Funeral conducted at Dobson Methodist church by Rev. C. C. Totherow amid large crowds from the county.
Sheriff B M Jett of Carroll County leaves Martin Memorial hospital after weeks of illness. He returned home greatly improved and hopes to resume duties soon. His son ran the office during his absence and Jett was able to walk and make acquaintances during his stay.
Rev M B Phillips led a multi day meeting at Calvary Baptist Church near the city. Last Sunday he baptized 13 and welcomed 20 new members into the church.
The Order of Eastern Star Hillsville Va presented Men Maids and Matchmakers at the Broadway Theatre last Thursday for the Richmond lodge home for aged. Officers staged the charming play with fine talent and lovely costumes Mrs J D Jenkins sang two selections enjoyed by all.
J A Tesh moved into a nine room bungalow on North Main Street this week. The residence is described as modern in every respect.
Tokio reports another protest by suicide over the exclusion of the American immigration law. A youth reportedly threw himself before a train and was killed. Letters claiming the act as protest were on his body but not released to the public.
Canon City Colo June 4 Warden Thomas J Tynan of the state penitentiary orders women prisoners to grow out bobbed hair saying there is something feminine in graceful coils and incarceration should not erase womanly qualities.
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