Social notes from Mount Airy area visitors and events
W F Masten of Charlotte and Eugene V Pierce of Winston-Salem visited Mount Airy on business. Martinsville couple the Simmons stayed with Mayor Sydnor. A son Fred Jr. was born to Fred and Mrs Folger at Martin hospital. Several residents and guests from Greensboro Winston-Salem Statesville and other towns were listed with travel, visits, and events. The Odd Fellows bandplan and local obituaries include Little Joe Hilton Parkes and Mrs Hiram Foard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred, Jr
Fred Folger
Martin Hospital
Little Joe Hilton Parkes
J. W. Parres
Taylor Burying Ground
C. Haymore
Meriwether Lewis
Erwin Dickey
Mra. Dickey
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Hiram Foard
Leakaville Mra
Sue Lewis
Lewis
Cherry Street
Family heads west to join Harry McHone in Kansas City
The McHone family departed last Sunday from this city to join Mr. Harry McHone in Kansas City Missouri. He is a stone cutter by trade and will start a business in his western home city. Friends and relatives here send best wishes for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McHone
Kansas City
Missouri
Mrs. Hurst Embroidery Club Hostess
A delightful Embroidery Club meeting was hosted by Mrs. J. H. Hurst last Thursday afternoon at her Elm Street home. Visitor Mrs. J. H. Allred, recently of Elkin, joined the gathering. After work, guests enjoyed a salad course and iced tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embroidery Club
J. H. Hurst
Elm Street
J. H. Allred
Elkin
Mrs Leonard's Mother Dies Prompting Family Trip
Mr and Mrs R H Leonard and children traveled to Albemarle last Friday after Mrs Leonard's mother Mrs Hathcock died suddenly Thursday afternoon on her porch. Mrs Leonard and daughter Laura Neil stayed at the old home with relatives while Mr Leonard Frances and Junior returned Sunday. Mrs Hathcock described as a woman of fine Christian character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Leonard
Albemarle
Edgar Turlington Weds Katherine Hackett in Washington
John Edgar Turlington of Washington D C marries Katherine Hackett of Washington last Friday at high noon. He is an attorney with government service in international affairs and Mrs. Turlington is a noted magazine writer. They plan a Bermuda honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. T. Turlington
Edgar Turlington
Washington, D. C
Katherine Hackett
Washington
Turlington
Bermuda
Mrs Macons Mother Dead Funeral in Indiana
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Macon and three children left Saturday for Atita Indiana to attend the funeral of Mrs. Ford mother of Mrs Macon Mrs Ford was ill during her stay with Mrs. Jon last winter but improved to return home in Podiana though she had not been well
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A. B. Macon
Atita
Ind
Ford
Maco
Jon
Podiana
Landing Big Fish by Merritt Party Off Marco Florida
Letters from W. E. Merritt and his sons William Hugh and brother Haywood recount big catches off Marco Florida. Hugh landed two tarpon weighing 70 and nearly 100 pounds, and souvenirs show tarpon scales as large as a man’s watch. They also caught a 200 pound shark. The party returns home soon to share their tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Merritt
William
Hugh
Haywood Merritt
Marco
Fla
Merritts
Creed Dies During Visit at White Plains Baptist Church
J N Creed aged 64 died at his daughter's home in Winston Salem on June 4 while visiting. He was born to the late Jeffer son W and Amelia Creed. Burial followed at White Plains Baptist Church cemetery. Survived by wife Louisa Jordan and four children R A Creed Tacoma J L Creed Greenville W C Lineback Winston Salem Miss Mattie Creed and a North Winston Baptist Church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Creed
Jefferson W
Amelia Creed
W. W. Lineback
Creed
Winston-Salem
White Plains Baptist Church
Louisa Euphesean Jordan
R. A. Creed
Tacoma
Wash
J. L. Creed
Greenville
D. C
This City
Mattie Creed
North Winston Baptist Church
Girl Thought Drowned Saved Far Out At Sea
Misa Sven Bohman 27 of New York City was swept out while rescuing an unidentified man near Miami Beach. She swam and floated five hours in the gulf stream before being rescued by a fishing craft and brought to Fort Lauderdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Fla
Misa Sven Bohman
New York City
Gulf Stream
Fort Lauderdale
Bottle of Green River Claims Food Value in Beets
A bottle labeled Green River asserts its food value equals six ounces of beets. The claim ties the beverage to a quantified protein or mineral equivalence, suggesting a health or nutritional standard for the drink.
Woods Utt wedding unites Woods and L Clarence Utt
The Woods Utt ceremony featured an arch of Dorothy Perkins roses, six couples in evening dress as escorts, and music by Lillian Buckner and Dorothy Davia with Warren on violin. Miss Marie Woods served as maid of honor, and the couple, Mr. and Mrs. L. Clarence Utt, planned a western North Carolina honeymoon before settling at 1005 Highland Ave Bluefield WV. Guests from Lynchburg Roanoke Burlington Greensboro Radford and beyond attended.
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Mabel Woods
Elbert Utt
Estelle Woods
Omer Utt
C. D. Crouch
W. H. Woods
North Carolina
Highland Ave
Bluefield
W. Va
Messrs
Omer
Lynchburg
E. O. Aiken
John McMillican
Winston-Salem
Harold Woods
Neavin
Roanoke
Robert Amick
Burlington
John Holt
Ruth Holt
Greensboro
Eva Matthews
Gasnia
Lillian Butner
Liberty
L. P. Martin
Radford
Virginia
Narrow Mountain Plunge Ends in Miraculous Suspension
A High Point family's car descending Fancy Gap toward Welch was struck by a medical episode causing the vehicle to plunge 400 feet. The wheel was saved by an unseen force as the rear wheel and transmission held. D. FE. Nelson, Charlie Nelson, and others secured the wreck, bringing the family to town for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fancy Gap
Welch
W. Va
H. T. Rigney
Mr. Hill
Messrs. D. FE
Charlie Nelson
Brown House
Rockford St Methodist Church Rev G W Williams Pastor
Sunday School at 9:45 morning worship at 11 evening worship at 8. Jr Int and St Leagues meet 7 15. No prayer service Wednesday due to revivals. WCTU meets with Mrs Williams Tuesday afternoon. The senior Epworth League held ice cream supper to pay African special pledge. Miss Rotrock left for Danville Va to visit then attend William and Mary summer school.
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G. W. Williams
Revival to Be Led by Rev J M Hayes at Mount Airy
In the pastor’s absence the Elkin First Baptist Church pastor Rev J M Hayes will supply the pulpit next Sunday morning. Hayes is known to Mount Airy residents as a forceful magnetic speaker. Regular Sunday School and young people services at usual hours. You and your friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon Davis
Elkin
J. M. Hayes
First Baptist Church of
Hayes
Mount Airy
Central Methodist Church Announces Summer Activities
Rev W A Newell will return from Duke summer school to lead preaching services. Rev D Vance Price holds Wednesday evening prayer. Miss Lorena Kelly directs children daily 430 to 530 P M with storytelling. Girl Scouts depart Monday 9 A M for Scout camp at Kapps Mill, Miss Kelly in charge. Public invited to all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke University
Durham
D. Vance Price
Lorena Kelly
Kapps Mill
Miss Kelly
Evangelistic Services At Friends Church This Week
The Billy Sunday Clubs of Winston-Salem conduct nightly evangelistic services this week at Friends Church led by Miss May Holliday of Greensboro. Daily Vacation Bible School runs 8 to 11 A M for children of all denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sunday Clubs
Winston-Salem
May Holliday
Greensboro
Aviator Falls While Bomb Stunt In Chicago
Loren Mitchell a stunt aviator fell half a mile after his clothing caught fire from an aerial bomb during a advertising stunt over Chicago. He landed between two houses and, though seriously burned, is expected to live. Spectators watched as bombs exploded around him and his sweater ignited before he crashed onto a radio aerial that softened the impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Loren Mitchell
Mitchell
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Mt. Airy News
Mt. Airy
N. C
W. F. Masten
Charlotte
City
Eugene V. Pierce
Winston- Salem
Morgan Simmons
Martinsville, Va
Sydnor
W. G. Sydnor
New Jersey
Ruth Lazenby
Statesville
Mrs. R. P. Lazenby
Mary
D. Atkinson
Elon
S. S. Lawrence
Sapulpa, Okla
J. D. Sargent
Oriental
W. E. Street
New Bern
D. E. Nelson
Paul Kapp
Grace Bishop
Galax, Va
Gertrude Painter
Jacksonville
Neil Hennis
Sunset Lodge
Joe W. Johnson
Piedmont, Printing Co
E. C. Sykes
Katherine
Mary Jane
G. R. Beat
Mrs. Haywood
New York
Norfolk
Asheville
Almarie Inman
Anna Cockerham
E. T. Lazenby
G. A. Lazenby
Harold Lazenby
R. P. Lazenby
E. G. Davis
Elkin Baptist Church
Theodore
Perditta Woodard
Gibsonville
Lena Reece
Berta Allen Reece
F. D. Holcomb
W. G. Smith
Bessie Earnhardt
Bell
C. C. Creveling
H. M. Breuser
Rainer
Oregon
Nora Seales
Richmond
Henry Nungesser
E. E. Nowlin
Breuser
H. O. Woltz
Foster-Flowers
Hickory
Woltz-Curri
Gastonia
Goldsboro
National Theatre
Rosa Barrett
Jackson Bros
Mary Blount Martin
Kathryn Nooe
Miss Martin
J. Leith Holloway
Mrs. Holloway
EF. C. Kapp
Mary Kapp
Luray Caverns
Woods-Utt
Rockford St. Methodist Church
Louise Rotrock
Danville
Annie Murray
Williamsburg
William and Mary College
First Baptist Church
Central Methodist Church
W. A. Newell
Friends Church
B. H. Millikan,Paetor
Phoenix
Allen A
Aviator
Jackson Brothers
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