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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1939
Page
4
The Mount Airy News profile notes the long career of editor J Johnson with ties to the 1904 publication era and the1934 retirement or milestone. The item reflects local press history and historic editors in Mount Airy.
A compact aphorism notes that necessity drives even slow men to wisdom, underscoring how circumstance quickens judgment and practical learning beyond natural pace. The quotation cites Euripides as its source, highlighting enduring belief in learning through need.
The piece argues that Hitler's seizure of Czechoslovakia proves actions in Europe impact the United States. It notes the US once built trade with the Czechs under a reciprocal agreement and warns that post seizure German control limits US commerce to regions Hitler does not dominate.
The article argues that a law should not prohibit a woman from choosing to work and contends that a wife’s right to work should be allowed if she desires it, framing work as a personal liberty rather than a legal restriction.
The swimming season is upon us and newspapers will highlight its popularity yet warn of danger. People should swim carefully as cramps can drown even strong swimmers and those in overturned boats who cannot swim are at risk.
Miss Elizabeth Merritt daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Merritt led her Greensboro College class last week a rare return to the college cresting high honors. The article notes other local tidbits including war loss totals and civic notices from Surry County and Mount Airy township.
The Cen tral Methodist Vacation Bible School began Monday with a picnic at M. H. Sparger’s country home on Route 2. Rev. W. J. Miller leads the young people’s department teaching three weekly lessons and welcoming more youths to join the sessions.
A collection of remarks from John L. Lewis Sam Rayburn Cordell Hull Mamuel Quezon Aurelio Monteiro Henry Wallace T Jefferson Coolidge Will Hays Harold Ickes Anthony Eden Eleanor Roosevelt and Key Pittman. The statements touch on federal investment tax policy democracy and international law with varied perspectives.
Mrs Addie Lenens wife of Dave Lenens of Route 1 died Friday at the hospital from liver trouble aged 58. She was the daughter of Sam H and Mary Simmons. Survived by her husband John son and four daughters Mrs F T Leonard of Greensboro Mrs Herman Hayes and others unnamed.
The note asks about a cure for hemophilia, inquiry into last year’s national income, whether the British budget was balanced, the number of idle workers during the soft coal strike, and how prices in the U.S. compare.
L B Pendergraph announces Miss Lorraine Chappel valedictorian of the class of 1939 has won the Reader's Digest Award for scholastic achievement. The accolade honors high school pupils whose achievement signals leadership promise and reflects Mount Airy’s educational standards and modern methods.
Wilkesboro hosted a Room Improvement Demonstration by Miss Bryant attended by 4-H club delegates from Wilkes Yadkin and Surry Counties including Alice Vernon Ruth Wood Peggy Taylor and Bertie Robertson with Grace P. Brown as Demonstration Agent The talk covered finishing floors with absorbent coatings choosing light wall colors avoiding white painting ceilings lighter than walls selecting pictures to suit room size and discussing each bedroom unit to show how to create an attractive space at low cost.
Ben Bond left Friday for his home in Sarasota Florida after spending a week with his aunt Mrs. E S Hendren and family for the stay.
Haymore Memorial Baptist Church announces its third annual daily vacation Bible school registration starts Friday at 8 30 AM in the lower auditorium Principal Mrs Vernon Laughridge leads a strong staff for four to sixteen year olds Two weeks feature manual training and recreation Each evening at 7 45 PM Rev Pred G Womack will preach Music by William Henry Edwards and church pastor Rev Mr Womack urges city children to attend Revival begins Sunday at 11 AM with Rev Mr Murry of Fancy Gap Church preaching at one service.
Revival services at the First Baptist Church begin Sunday with daily sessions at 9 00 A M and 8 00 P M except Saturdays The pastor Rev A S Hale will preach the series E E Rutledge director of music and associate pastor will be soloist and song leader He is expected Monday to lead the music for the community and church attendance.
J B Galbraith moved his family to the city this week and they occupy rooms in the Mrs Schafer home on Franklin Street. Present residents include Mrs Galbraith and their son plus niece Miss Louisa Craige. Mr Galbraith and Mr Louis Lubliner now share suites at Franklin apartments and both are connected with the Sams cut rate drug store.
The bride, formerly Miss Pau line Barber, was honored in Farmington. The home featured magnolia and camellia blossoms with pink roses. Seventy five guests viewed the gifts and registered in the bride's book as music readings and light refreshments followed on the terrace and lawn.
Mrs Edmond Burke honored at a social event with guests Miss Winnie Bryant of Hickory and Mrs J W McPall of Marion Virginia. Deck of cards awarded for high score and pastel flowers plus a rose salad course accented the decor.
Miss Nellie Ruth Seewald completes a course at the Washington program, marking a milestone in her education. The record notes her successful completion and the affiliated school setting in Washington.
The piece notes a June date for a secretary training school. The subject is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Seewald of Washington DC and granddaughter of Mrs M A Jones of the city.
The Simmons family will hold an all day reunion in Westfield on Sunday July 18 inviting all family members and friends to attend.
Miss Virginia Craddock is an accident case. Mrs. P. W. Greene is a medical patient this week. L. H. Thomas of Cana Virginia is a surgical patient. Mrs. Ramey Vaughn is a surgical patient. Jease Carlton CCC is an accident case. Billa Matthews is a surgical patient. Mrs. A. Q. Hunter Pilot Mountain is a medical patient. Jamnita Dickerson Hillsville is a surgical patient. Miss Nellie Inman is a surgical patient. Those discharged include Jane Crowell Graves and Mrs. Carrie.
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