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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1935
Page
8
The Mount Airy Better Housing Program earned praise from the national Better Housing Program headquarters for aiding modernization projects and erecting new buildings. A letter from assistant director Richard Culahan to local secretary Jones Brown commended the program and its progress report.
Upright piano being returned due to purchaser’s inability to complete contract. Account to be transferred to responsible party for balance due. Cash or terms. Address Lee Piano Company Lynchburg Virginia for details. Special watch repair prices for a limited time. E and S Watch Co. new location next to Western Union Office.
The committee notes success of the Better Housing Act loans for modernization and new homes. Loans totaling $60,601 support 208 modernization projects, with 40 pledges pending and $7,500 to be used. Fifteen homes and apartments have $281,700 in loans, and $31,200 funds are for 11 new homes not yet started. Local loans come from nearby institutions, with the program office beside the Blue Ridge Hotel on Main Street.
The local Singer Sewing Machine office held a style show last Friday featuring a complete summer wardrobe for 25 dollars. Miss Irma Saunders assisted by Miss Katheryn Green of Gastonia made and modeled nine dresses and a coat in eight days.
A meeting of the Young Democrats Club of Mount Airy is scheduled for next Monday night in City Hall to elect officers and conduct any other business. All Democrats are urged to attend.
The Mount Airy Reds and Martinsville split a two game set on Mount Airy Booster Day. Game one ended 5-5 after a late innings rally, and game two saw Reds win 8-6. The Hillsville Drum Corps supplied between games entertainment.
San Pedro California June 16 Uncle Sam s war wagons lie at anchor along Man O Warrow after six weeks of mock war maneuvers and a week of shore leave at San Diego The Meet completed its summer program focusing on defending the Pacific coast against sea and air invasion The Pennsylvania led a fleet into port as Admiral Reevis and naval command studied results of the exercises The vast maneuvers involved long range aircraft testing base conditions at Dutch Harbor and the Aleutians and hinted at a new air defense focal point for the Pacific Coast
The proposal sets old age pensions averaging 30 dollars monthly, financed by state administration and a federal tax on large employers. It creates a three member Social Security Board, allocates funds for crippled children and maternal care, and requires states to contribute 50 percent to joint programs.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wallace Davis of Bishopville South Carolina spent the weekend here on their wedding trip. The bride Miss Bobby Ackerman formerly of Mount Airy is seventeen and the groom is five years older. She is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Ackerman of Bishopville. They renewed old friendships during their stay.
In a clipped exchange the speaker asks about a rain damaged item and whether a portion fell away. The conversation centers on handling a loss and noting the weather impact on the property involved.
The church announces a Children’s Day program at 11 o clock on Sunday led by the Sunday School children. Prayer meeting is at 6 45 P M Wednesday and all members and friends, especially parents, are invited to attend.
The message notes J Walde Woody D D pastor at Plains Friends Church. A review of Genesis to Ruth will be led by the pastor with Christian Endeavor at 7 30 P M. The White Plains Friends vacation Bible school starts July 1 for two weeks.
Kobe Japan May 17 1935 J W Frank writes of plans to travel with son Grady from Port Said through Egypt and Palestine to the Mediterranean Brindisi Italy and Greek Turkish and Paris stops. They expect to visit Rome London Paris and New York around September while Grady teaches at Gazi Institute Ankara Turkey.
Morganton NC June 18 Public appearances are planned for Mona Roberta Mary and Leota Keys the surviving quad ruplets from Hollis Oklahoma. They will stay in Morganton with Rev W Perry Crouch and Mrs Crouch and perform July 19 at a Kiwanis Club event. They tour NC July 17 to 30 with engagements arranged by Crouch and the Morganton Chamber of Commerce.
Olivette Griggs, 33, black, in Michigan City, underwent surgery after attempting suicide before execution for the Hugo Orseran murder in a Gary pool hall hold up. Four guards stopped him, Dr. Weeks sewed 20 stitches, and at midnight he faced the electric chair, murmuring he'd rather die by himself.
Washington reports a government compilation showing 25 to 30 million Americans rely on federal support for food clothing and shelter. Direct relief and public works accounts total 6.99 million in families across four members each, including CCC soldiers and armed forces dependents, with millions more tied to government securities interest.
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