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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1927
Page
6
The Mt Airy News lists subscription rates and service terms. The notice notes eee reene and 1.50 per issue with circulation open to all. It mentions second class mottos and Mount Airy post office act of Congress reference.
An editorial urges farmers to use vetch as a soil improver to boost profits and sustain farms in Surry County. It argues vetch withstands cold, protects land over winter, and adds deep roots for next crops, tying farming profitability to modern household prosperity.
Citizens urge resignation of the current school superintendent to gain support for school measures. Ministers urged change last spring, but the School Board did not act. A large majority is registered against the issues, and removal could improve school work for the next two years.
Among those attending the celebration of Lindberghs arrival in Washington DC were Hairston Williamson Guy Thomas Joe Gwyn T G Fawcett and Dr Roy C Mitchell.
The essay reviews why Colonel Charles Lindbergh is regarded as the greatest hero of modern times. It compares his solo Atlantic flight to past feats by Hobson and Dewey, argues heroism springs from risking life for a worthy cause, and notes unseen potential heroes in everyday life who would act when needed.
A local farmer, J Fulton Towe, recently visited town with a heavy load drawn by a newly purchased pair of big black horses. Weighing about 2,700 pounds and valued at roughly 400 dollars, they can haul a cord of wood easily. The piece argues that farming depends on good heavy stock and warns that reliance on automobiles may erode stock farming in the future.
The annual vaccination drive against typhoid fever and diphtheria begins Friday with Dr. G. H. Sumner, county health officer, setting first appointments in Round Peak. All persons aged three and up should be vaccinated for typhoid every two or three years and children six months to 10 years should receive diphtheria shots. Several dates are already scheduled across the county for free treatment, with more locations to be announced. On Monday, June 20, 1927, Woodville hosts a 6:80 A.M. session.
Rainy weather affects agriculture in Brim Route 2 as fruit crops suffer. Local residents Mr and Mrs Major Hayden of Pilot Mountain visit Mr and Mrs Sam King. Abe Pruitt and Lora King wed last Sunday. J Ring recovers from illness. Lola Carter visits Wart Carter family in Winston Salem. Sallie Mae Jessup from Mount Airy visits uncle Grover White. Gertrude Needham of Pilot Mountain visits Bud Mills. Texie Owens spends weekend with cousin Gertie Hall.
A Denver Supply Co salesman receives a letter from a Colorado customer complaining a valve arrived without a handle. The writer, "A-S-D," laments delays and customer demands, then notes the handle was found in the box. A rough exchange follows with a polite but firm warning.
The local club hosts King North Carolina today and Kernersville visits Saturday for its 13th game of the season. Kernersville has one loss so far and Saturday’s game starts at 4 pm. Local fans urged to attend and support the club.
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