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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1930
Page
7
Mount Airy social column lists Miss Willie Taylor Burke visiting Mrs. Paige Howard in Greensboro and many regional acquaintances spending time with relatives in Winston-Salem Richmond and Greensboro. The notes cover summer study plans at NC universities and travels to Blacksburg Roanoke and Ithaca with friends and family.
Announcement notes the marriage of Miss Mattie Ruth to Maurice E. Wilson at the bride’s parents home in Greensboro on Tuesday June 10. Attending relatives include J S Bray and family from Mount Airy, with Rachel Bray at the piano. Lettie Russell Snuges of Winston-Salem as matron of honor. After a wedding trip to Washington they will live in Greensboro where Wilson works at Greensboro Paint Co.
Dr. Jacobs marks two years as pastor of the First Baptist Church with 209 additions bringing membership to 862. Over the period the church raised 25339.12 for all purposes and purchased a parsonage costing 15000 while the old parsonage was remodeled for the Intermediate Department of the Sunday School. The day features two sermons The Second Mile Stone in the morning and The Ambitious Fool in the evening as members are urged to attend.
William M Robertson 40 years old died at his Mount Airy route 3 home Thursday morning. Funeral Friday at Zion Methodist Church with Rev Wellman and Booe officiating. He was finishing room foreman at Mount Airy Furniture Co and leaves wife Gemeva Williams and eight children. George W Sparks of Mount Airy route 3 dies at home Sunday June 8 aged 14. He is survived by wife and six children.
Memorial service at Ararat cemetery and church drew locals and visitors. Rev W H Norman of the Friends Church delivered the sermon in the cemetery and Rev Willie Chilton preached at the church. Attendees included Miss Grace Bryant, Miss Worris Key, Mr B H Oneal, the Key family from Ararat, and visitors Oscar Johnson and Mrs R Melvin.
Mr. Marshall Fowler representing the local Pythians attended a meeting in Durham this week. He was accompanied by W. E. Lindsay and family with the ladies staying in Chapel Hill. Mrs. R. B. Crawford Jr. and her daughter are guests for a month of Mrs. Crawford's parents, while Mr. Crawford returned to Winston-Salem after a weekend visit.
Paris reports preparations to evacuate the Rhineland by June 30 under the Hague agreement. About 35 000 French troops to withdraw over six weeks with orderly, staged postings and return of army records. Evacuation details discussed in Geneva and Paris between Briand Curtius Tardieu Berthelot and Hoesch. Reparation bonds issuance aimed before evacuation deadline.
Notice to citizens that the Surry County Board of Commissioners will meet at the Dobson courthouse on Monday June 16 1930 at 9 AM to complete and adopt the county budget and to conduct Equalization Board business and other matters. Dated June 9 1930. T M Marsh Clerk to Board of County Commissioners.
The local W C T U met at Mrs. W W Thomas’s home to mark the Flower Missions founder Jenny Cassaday’s birthday. Vice president J H Fulton presided. program included scriptures prayers music by Frances Folger and Mary Thomas, plus letters from high school essay winners and seven new members after a national lecture by Reena Shaner.
Louise Hutchens daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Hutchens celebrated her birthday Saturday afternoon with lawn games and refreshments. The gathering ran from 2:00 to 5:00 o clock on June 9 and featured sandwiches cake mints and lemonade for guests.
The First Presbyterian Church led by Rev. J W McFall will preach a Father’s Day sermon titled Home or Thy Father during the morning service. The pastor invites all to worship, while several members attend regional gatherings and trips for education and health.
Rev. Thos. R. Clarkson leads church services with church school at 10 a.m. and morning prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. Welcome to all.
Route 3 News reports Mrs. I. L. Moser celebrated her birthday at home on Haystack Road June 1 with a large turnout. W L Fallin of Jonesboro attended. Dan Huffman and family visited Winston-Salem relatives. Local illnesses include the Short child, Dallas Moser rheumatism, and George Parks ongoing bed rest. Jobe Simmons family visited Frank Sparger and his mother.
The Missionary Society of First Baptist Church held a well attended Monday meeting at the church. Mrs Lindsey presided over the Nannie Brower circle program with Dr Jacobs attending and offering suggestions. Mrs Holcomb led the business session and Mrs Jacobs closed with prayer.
Mrs. F. D. Holcomb, departing Friday for Europe via New York, was honored Sunday with a dinner at the Westfield Road home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Jackson. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Woodruff, Miss Lorita Woodruff, Mrs. M. F. Satterfield, Carro Lupton of Hillsboro, and the hosts. A floral centerpiece and four courses highlighted the meal.
A silver tea at Chestnut Crest the home of Mrs. Willie Moore Gentry supported Circle 4 of the Woman's Missionary Society of Central Methodist Church. Guests enjoyed tea and sandwiches on the veranda and lawn with a music program by Prof. DeMasters Miss Lois Gwyn Miss Rebecca Hines and Mrs. DeMasters Miss Leslie Rothrock. Attendees admired extensive rose beds in decorative arrangements.
The Col. B. Y. Graves chapter of the Children of the Confederacy will meet Saturday at 3 PM on June 24 at Frances and Patricia Rothrock home on Prime Street. Both large and small groups are invited. A good program is arranged. Each child should bring 10 cents and another child may join. Mrs. P. S. Rothrock is leader.
The high school held a senior class party and dance at the Country Club last Thursday evening. Chaperones included Mrs. C Binder Mrs. L P Pendey and Miss Johnson and Miss Mary Leslie Powell from the faculty.
Ford introduces the De Luxe Sedan aimed at buyers seeking distinctiveness and comfort. The interior is inviting and roomy with wide doors, privacy from rear quarter windows, luxurious trim in brown armohair or deep tan beetford pattern seats, mahogany garnish mouldings, and a four inch adjustable front seat.
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