Democratic delegates named from fourteen townships
The piece lists appointed delegates for the Democratic convention from fourteen townships with key legates from the county and a decorated courthouse. Attorney W R Badgett of Pilot Mountain will nominate Franklin D Roosevelt as the presidential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobsin
W. E. Gillespie
T. W. Dockery
Paul Melton
Eldora—Cc
E. Needham
Hobart Simpson
Elkin
Joe Royal
Franklin
W. C. Jackson
Claude W. Eason
Long Hill
Sam Fulk
Gilbert Keynee Mosley
Wendall Wilmoth
Mount Airy
Jim Gardner
Lester Haynes
Rich Mosely
Howard Hooker
Hopkins Affirms Local WPA Rule
Harry L. Hopkins and aides explained Saturday in a broadcast the local determination of work relief needs and prevailing wages under the WPA. Surry County residents gathered at multiple sites to listen in and many more heard at home, as the program continued under the $1.245 billion appropriation approved by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Hopkins
Works Progress Administration
Surry County
Mr. Hopkins
WPA Broadcast Appeals to Local Control on Employment
Officials stated that localities must handle unemployables, with WPA jobs for those in real need. Farmers told to report private employment offers, while social security is state driven. About 700000 WPA workers were cut in four months as communities prepare new projects locally. Radio was provided in public buildings for listening at the Rockford Street auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Works Progress Administration
Works Progress
Thad Holt
WPA
Washington
Rockford Street
Salt Beds Lure Speed Drivers With New Record Attempts
Salt Lake City reports a summer of speed at the Bonneville Salt Flats. Captain George E. T. Eyston of England and Ab Jenkins of the United States plan record attacks with high powered diesel and petrol cars. Eyston aims to reclaim records up to 100 mph with The Flying Spray and surpass 166 mph for the 100 mph class, while Jenkins prepares a 700 to 3,600 horsepower juggernaut to challenge Campbell’s 1920 mph+ speed feats. The projects include vehicles built in Williamsport Pennsylvania and London gasoline supply plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Bonneville Salt Flats
George E. T. Eyston
England
Ab Jenkins
Eyston
von Stuck
America
Richardo Aviation
London
Jenkins
Malcolm Campbell
Campbell
Lycoming
Williamsport
Parole reach sought for Addi son Quesinberry in 1936 case
Attorneys for Addi son Quesinberry will apply to the Governor through the Commissioner of Paroles for a parole or pardon. Quesinberry was convicted at Surry Superior Court in 1936 of larceny and sentenced to a state prison term. Objections must be filed with Commissioner Edwin M. Gill within 15 days. June 25, 1936. Folger and Folger, Attys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison Quesinberry
North Carolina
Folger
Attys
Notice of Land Sale in Surry County
Trustee W O McGibony will sell at the Dobson courthouse door at 12:00 noon to satisfy a deed of trust dated July 6 1934 on 36 acres in Pilot Township Surry County north of Pilot Mountain The sale follows a June 15 1936 court order with a plat by J W Marsh April 5 1934 and reference to the Federal Land Bank Columbia S C The sale is to the highest bidder for cash and property lies near State Highway 66 with specific boundary details in the description. 25-2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Branch
Lillie Branch
W. O. McGohony
Land Bank Commissioner
the Register of Deeds
Surry County
North Carolina
Superior Court
Court House
Dobson
Uoon
Pilot Township
Pilot Mountain
Farmer's Bank
Federal Land Bank of Columbia
Land Bank
Columbia
8. C
W. O. McGibony
Robt. A. Freeman
North Carolina Surry County divorce action notice
State of North Carolina Surry County Superior Court Bertha Olsen plaintiff vs H E Olsen defendant. The defendant must appear within thirty days at the Clerk of Superior Court in Dobson to answer the complaint for absolute divorce and custody of Joan Olsen. If he fails to answer, the plaintiff will seek relief. Dated June 17, 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Superior Court
Bertha (White) Olsen
Olsen
Superior Court
Surry County
N. C
Joan Olsen
Dobson
Trustee's Sale of Real Estate in Surry County NC
Under a substituted trustee the 1934 deed of trust by Clyde C Shelton and Gertie Shelton secures a loan to Home Owners Loan Corp. Foreclosure is set at the Surry County Court House door in Dobson to satisfy the note, with the property described as a tract in Mount Airy Township, Berry County, North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde C. Shelton
Gertie Shelton
Alan
O'Neal
the Register of Deeds
Surry County
North Carolina
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Carofeet
Court House
Dobson
Mount Airy Township
County of
Barry
State of
Notice of Sale in Federal Land Bank Foreclosure
The Federal Land Bank of Columbia shows Cary Melton et al as defendants in a foreclosure sale of 59 acres in Bryan Township Surry County North Carolina. The sale is set for July 6 1936 at noon at the county courthouse, with payment terms 1 half cash and 2 years credit at 6 percent interest, deposit required to bid, and resale at 2 PM if needed.
Land boundaries in Surry County deed description sale notice
The notice details a land conveyance from J. J. Baldwin and Leavie Baldwin to Clyde C. Shetton in Surry County North Carolina. It specifies boundary lines along South View Street and adjacent lands of Fawcett Snoddy and Baldwin, with a 5 percent cash deposit required at sale and a June 4 1936 date. The document is filed in the Register of Deeds and on file at the Home Owners Loan Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Fawcett
Ed. Snoddy
J. J. Baldwin
South View Street
Said Street
T. G. Cett
T. G. Fpawcetts
Leavie Baldwin
Clyde C. Shetton
Book of Deeds
Register
Truste e sale notice for Mount Airy land in Surry County
Anthony Redmond substitute trustee announces sale of Lot No. 4 in Mount Airy near Poplar Street. The 1936 notice cites a 1927 deed of trust to Commercial National Bank of High Point with Johnsons as grantors and details a public cash auction at the Dobson court house door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Dobson
Surry
North Carolina
Mount Airy
County of
Poplar Street
Galloway
Banner and Byerly
J. W. Martin
H. R. Hege
Anthony Redmond
D. C. McRae
High Point
N. C
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Millard Terry
Dry Bridge
Sanitary Market
Main Street
KODAK
Photo Co
Taylor's
Fulton Building
Franklin Street
Ite
Soldier's Chance
Franklin High
G. L. Chambers
N.C
South Main Street
F. Jarrell
Poultryman
Poplar Camp
Emmett Brannock
Lebanon Street
Robert Heath
Jackson
Singer Sewing
Singer Sewing Machine Agency
Moore Ave
Lee Piano Co
Lynchburg Va
Moore Avenue
First Baptist
Tfc
T Jeween
O. W Kochiitzky
Pine St
D. B. Needham
Ora Roberts
Johnson's
G. C. Lovill Co
Tfe
Guernsey
Beech Paus Dairy
Ed Davis
Eckenrod
N. C. Tfe
Nyston Mutual Insurance Agency
Main St
W. E. Barnard
Lebanon St
Tom Venable
Franklin St
Little Fish River
John Smoote
J. I. Dehart
Willis
Floyd County
Willow Street
E. C. Kapp
Sykes Mill
Toast
Beech Falls
E. & 8. Watch Co
Western Union
D. Thompson Furniture Co
Golden Guernsey
Beech Malls Dairy
Cardus
Trinity Episcopal Church
White Sulphur Springs
E. M. Winborne
John Lucas
New York City
Winburne
Hopkins
Bowman & Co
Welch Bowman, Mer
DR. Branscome
State of North Carolina
Surry Coun
Cary Melton
Said County
County Court House
Bryan Township
Trcy Shelton
John Bowers
F. B. Douglas
W. H. Wall
Martin Simmons
Nettie Reeves
E. J. Wolfe
Barvaver
J. L. Redman
R.S. Johnson
Marjorie Johnson
Commercial National Bank of
Register of Deeds
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