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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
4
Public notice shows subscription rates for Mount Airy News and Johnson & Son publishers. Filing details mention post office second class status and an act date of March 6 1873. Rates listed include low monthly and annual options for general readership.
The piece draws parallels between ancient Egypt and modern America, noting cycles of fat and lean years. It cites postwar prosperity followed by the 1929 crash, with wealth collapse, widespread savings depletion, and the need for preparation. It urges individuals to store value through assets and savings while government aids address hardship.
A cautious citizen advises preparing for harsh seasons by conserving resources and preserving food during abundant years to endure future lean periods. The guidance stresses prudent planning and practical storage methods to ensure stability amid variable climate conditions.
Atty KR Lion reports $217 300 in Federal land bank farm mortgage loans lent in Surry County from June 1 1933 to May 1 1934. About $196 200 was used to refinance debts, reducing annual interest and sometimes cutting indebtedness. Loans supported by bonds since March 26 are tax exempt and fully guaranteed by the U.S. government, fueling rapid refinancing nationwide.
The Department of Agriculture announces a free threshing license for each machine this summer. Operators must obtain a license card from the county register of deeds before threshing and keep a record book for all farm threshings to aid in official county allotment figures.
Grace Moravian Church invites the public to a Friday evening sandwich and ice cream supper on the church lawn from 5:00 to 8:00. Weather permitting the outdoor event will proceed with additional items for sale such as aprons and pillow-cases.
The Senate confirmed Carlisle W. Figgins of Sparta as United States attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina. Higgins, solicitor of the eleventh district, will resign July 1 to take office. Allen Hatchett Gwyn is expected as his successor. Recommendations for aides McNeill and Holt were offered. Higgins, born 1889 in Eunice, is a Democratic veteran with service in state legislature and Alleghany county party leadership. He studied at Bridie Creek Academy and UNC, and formed a Sparta law practice before becoming solicitor.
Mrs Sarah Adelaide McCoin widow of H B McCoin died at her Winston Salem home Tuesday morning at an advanced age after two weeks illness. She was born in Davidson County and lived here much of her married life being Mea Haley before marriage. Funeral held at First Baptist Church with interment at Oakdale Cemetery beside her husband and son.
Mr Amelia Combs Coke aged 74 passed away Monday. Her husband Robert Dewey Coke preceded her five years ago. She leaves nine children, Ed Floyd Jesse Tke, three daughters, and Mrs. C. C. Arrington, plus 21 grandchildren and sister Mrs Sis Pulp. Funeral at Oakgrove Baptist Church with interment in Oakgrove cemetery conducted by Rev Morton.
The remains of Bobby Ayers son of Mr and Mrs Commodore Ayers of Cana Virginia were buried at Crooked Oak cemetery last Monday.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Pred Tate died Saturday at fifteen days old at their home in Stewarts Creek. Funeral was held Sunday with interment at Antioch cemetery.
Mrs Samantha Hanks wife of O L Hanks and daughter of W S Payne Lowe and Matilda Lowe died Monday night at age 56 Funeral and interment were at Blue Ridge Church and cemetery with Rev Messrs Vass and Dunbar officiating.
Mrs. Della Mae Willard Pulk of Lebanon Street died at Martin Memorial hospital after collapse on Sunday night. She was 26, widow of Herbert Pulk, with several siblings and relatives surviving. Funeral held Tuesday at Bannertown Baptist Church with Rev. S. F. Morton officiating.
The Mount Airy Boy Scout Court of Honor held its first business dinner meeting at the Blue Ridge Hotel under new chair man George K Hale Sr. Discussion focused on financing the scout program for the coming year. A committee including O W Koch titzky W E Merritt Jr and J W Parker will seek citizen contributions to fund training and activities for future leaders of Mount Airy government and business.
Edward Franklin Mayes of Elkin died June 8 in Hugh Chatham Hospital at Elkin at age 60. The funeral and interment occurred June 9 at Union Hill Church and cemetery.
Mrs. W P Few hosted a tea for Mrs Franklin Delano Roosevelt at Duke University in Durham. Guests included Mrs Raymond Smith and Mrs J A Hadley with Dr Few chairing Duke University. Mrs Roosevelt appeared charming and gracious in the eyes of Mrs Smith.
Public auction of two Mount Airy tracts in Surry County by trustee H O Woltz for James A Bailey due to default on January 28 1933. Sale in front of First National Bank Mount Airy for cash, parcels along Main Street and the town tank lot with associated improvements. notice date June 13 1934.
The Mount Airy area reports very good health. Social visits include Mrs. Tyra Moody with R. J. Moody, and gatherings among Mr. and Mrs. Dock Reece, John Clifton, Lelia Mossey, Lola Mossey, Marie Butcher, Opa Sutphin, Alvin Standly, and Coy Clifton. A son Roger Monroe was born to Coy and wife on June 12.
Kemp W. Reece of Williamsport and Edna F. Robinson of Milton Pa married in New York City on Saturday June 2 at the Little Church Around the Corner. The couple will reside in Williamsport with witnesses including Riaden Reece of Winston Salem.
The Bannertown school building hosts evangelistic services conducted by Rev. Mr. Haymore of Georgia. Attendance and interest are rising with large crowds at each gathering.
The Silver Slipper Club presents a week of dances with Johnnie Ward and his eleven piece orchestra. Princes Robinson the torch singer headlines. Two script dances will be at White Sulphur Springs Hotel Priday, Saturday nights. A tea dance from four to five at Sunset Lodge on Green Hill road Priday. Admission by invitation only. Ten matrons will chaperone the afternoon and older couples the evening events.
The Moody Funeral Home received an order to disinter the casket of Mrs Missouri A Dewey who died in November 1925. The body will be shipped to Plant City Florida for reinterment beside her husband L A Dewey who died there about two months ago.
Mrs R R Jackson entertained with tea on Thursday afternoon from 3 to 6 o clock in compliment to her house guest and former neighbor Mrs Win Hollingsworth now of Eden Texas. About thirty intimate friends attended and flowers decorated the home while Mrs C C Hale presided in the dining room assisted by Mrs Wilson Kearney Mrs GO C Low and Mrs J D McCollum. Sandwiches paped and crystallized ginger were served.
Mrs Edwin C. Ashby hosted a two table contract club luncheon and bridge on Tuesday with Mrs Eugene Smith filling in for an absent member. High score went to Mrs B H Williamson. She hosted again Wednesday for Miss Dorothy Homet of Camptown Pa guest of Miss Edna Homet. two tables played and high scores were shared by Mrs Will Hollingsworth with a remembrance gift for the honoree.
The Surry association, W. M. U. will convene in the Dobson Baptist Church next Thursday June 21 at 10:00 A. M. Representatives of the Baptist Churches of the county are invited. Mrs. Farr James of Elkin, formerly of Raleigh, will be one of the principal speakers.
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