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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
4
The Mount Airy News lists subscription rates for one year and six months. This publisher notice specifies second class matter status and the 1872 act as part of the mailing requirements.
Citizens hear Sydnor DeButts press against passenger service on the Mount Airy to Sanford line. He cites Mr Henry Miller as astonished yet willing to allow the plan if it passes, arguing no passenger trains would stunt growth and discourage future wealth and population in the South town.
An editorial argues against establishments run by the professional loafer harming local business. It promotes recreation like gardens hunting fishing or pool rooms as escapes from work and stresses careful community standards to keep idle patrons out and preserve support for legitimate venues.
A brief report recounts a sermon by a colored man who urged trust in the Lord and hard work. He preached three points: trust in de Lord, put your chilum in de field, and put dat Ford in de shed.
The piece argues that charity drives many hospitals to the brink financially as patients seek urgent care without regard to payment. It questions birth control laws and urges solutions to fund emergency treatment while avoiding hospital bankruptcies. It also notes naming confusions in the community and postal/address mixups.
Foreign readers learn of recent rains that eased prior drought fears. The section had suffered last year from rainfall deficiency hurting farming. Farmers now receive timely showers allowing planting and cultivation, with optimism for a fruitful summer.
A fragmented passage notes a mixup of names amid crowded living conditions. The text suggests social friction arising from many people sharing space and resources, hinting at disorder and confusion in daily interactions.
The library committee thanks the American Legion for a fifty dollar donation from a recent benefit and the Entremous Book club for twenty nine used books. The article notes books wear out and urges citizens to donate useful reading material to keep shelves stocked.
Mrs John Sobotta hosted a garden picnic on Pine street Tuesday evening in compliment to Judge and Mrs E A Latham of New Smyrna Florida. About twenty guests were seated in the garden and supper was served by Misses Caroline Kochiitzky Jean Porter Blanche Styers and Gladys Douthit.
The marriage of Miss Hallie Stanton and M Q Benbow will be solemnized at College Place Methodist church in Greensboro at eight tonight. Rev Ray Jordan will officiate with G Elwood Stanton giving away the bride. Attendants include Clarence Clapp as dame of honor and best man, with Carrie Johnson Corinne Mundy as bridesmaids and W H Sides Ralph Hattaway as groomsmen. A music program precedes the ceremony as the couple plans a month long wedding trip.
Mrs Zeb Hatcher entertained guests with bridge and rook at her Church Street home. Read Vaughn and Lyndell Nelson of Atlanta attended as honorees. Eight bridge tables and two rook tables were used with flowers in the arrangements. Prizes went to M Ellis and Gray Sydnor for bridge and Wade Moody and W B Partridge for rook. Handkerchiefs were given to the honorees.
A luncheon included dusting powder as a prize for high score and decks of cards for low score prizes. Prozen fruit salad with whipped cream dressing, cheese straws, chicken salad sandwiches, olives and tea were served.
Miss Frances Foy entertained Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Edward Foy Jr in compliment to Miss Margaret Payne whose marriage to Mr. Raymond Skidmore will be solemnized Saturday. Five tables of bridge with Mrs. Gray Sydnor high and Mrs. T J Payne second. A crystal ware gift presented to Miss Payne. A salad course tea and mints served. Miss Adelaide Webb of Alabama guest of Mrs. Phil Haskins was out of town guest.
Friends of Mrs. A. G. Trotter and Miss Mae Lawson report the death of their eldest brother W. B. Lawson known as Beth in New Jersey. He worked as a buyer for a large Los Angeles firm and spent much time in New York. He visited Mrs. Trotter here, remained active into old age, and became an invalid about six years ago.
More than 50 people gathered for a June 6 picnic at Concord Springs on the Danville Pike in Carroll County. Hon. C.S. Spangler spoke as the Spangler band provided music at the 24th annual gathering of friends and relatives.
Auba Gray Rogers sues D B Rogers in Surry County Superior Court seeking a divorce. Defendant must appear or demur to the complaint. case filed June 16, 1931.
Having qualified as executor of the will of the deceased John D. Nail this notice asks all claimants to present claims within the legal period or be barred. All debts to the estate should be settled immediately. dated June 17 1931. First National Bank of Mount Airy executor of John D Nail deceased.
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