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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1933
Page
8
Mount Airy hosts a July fourth double header with Galax, with a morning game here and an afternoon game in Galax. The Bruins extended their lead with wins over Wytheville and Bluefield, while Galax strengthens its lineup for the holiday twin bill.
The department at Washington announced Wesley A. Potts will serve as foreman laborer at the new Mount Airy post office, with duties starting July 1. A prior mail-crew exam led to one remaining laborer position after changes.
Mount Airy leadoff pitcher Wes Livengood stars with two homers and a single driving in three as the Bruins beat Wytheville 12 to 6. Livengood also fanned six, with Mount Airy scoring in the first by Hazel and Cooke, and again in the sixth on Cooke and Sims.
Mount Airy staged a second inning rally to defeat Bluefield 8 to 3. Puzzy Anderson earned the win with support from Woodruff and Dunlap who started the inning by drawing walks. Bowmen pitched for Bluefield and yielded multiple hits including a crucial two run double by Cooke. Bluefield added two runs in the second on a single and a home run but couldn’t overcome Mount Airy’s offense.
Lefty Shoun starred for Mount Airy doubling as a strong pitcher as the Bruins beat High Point 6 to 4. Dunlap homered and singled, Ingram added a triple and a single, while Weston and Smith hit two home runs for High Point. Eason and Dunlap led Mount Airy hitters with several hits as Alf Perry worked eight for High Point.
The death of Dave Crawford was investigated with an autopsy showing heart failure. Sheriff Thompson sought Alice Hill, last seen with Crawford, who attempted suicide by cutting her throat but survived. Authorities found no foul play. Crawford, a prominent local Black community figure and manager of the colored baseball team, was buried after a Sunday win over Johnson City, Tennessee.
Mr Prank Roesel departed Saturday for Mooseheart Illinois as a delegate from Mount Airy lodge to the biannual Moose convention. He will also visit the Century of Progress exposition before returning.
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of the late Jesse F. Neil this is to notify all persons holding claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned administrator within the time prescribed by law or this notice will be plead in bar of recovery. Anyone indebtedness to said estate wil please make immediate settlement. This June 9th, 1933. FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Mount Airy, N. C., Admr. Jesse F. Neil, Dec'd.
In Wytheville at 3 in 10 innings, Galax hosts Fries 8 to 4, Marion 4, Fries at Galax. Saturday slate features Fries at Galax Mount Airy at Bluefield Marion at Wytheville Next Wednesday Marion at Bluefield Mount Airy at Fries Wytheville at Galax.
Mount Airy seeks a win against Bluefield to boost hopes for first half honors as the Bruins enter a decisive stretch. Orion denies recent wins reflecting a tougher winter, while the Blue Ridge league remains financially sound with many clubs paying up to $1000 monthly in payroll.
The Bluefield Telegraph notes that nearly all clubs have imported talent while Mount Airy contributes only two born in town. Dick Cooke and Don Fuller live outside Mount Airy, suggesting local players may be used elsewhere rather than lacking talent.
Art Fletcher, former Mount Airy player, was banished from the league in Bluefield after an argument over decisions. He had hit a bases loaded homer in the first inning before being removed. Joe Fowler benched one player. a second benched player later returned to hit a key game winning triple against Mount Airy in one of two league losses.
Mount Airy’s pitching staff now features one left handed pitcher and three right handers. Lefty Shaun handles the mound while Anderson Livingood and Mapp deliver from the right.
Fans heading to the Friday game between Mount Airy and High Point may see Shaun work the match. The young pitcher promises to impress after a long stretch of subpar outings.
Wes Livingood and his wife traveled to New York for a vacation this week. He plans to return and be ready to pitch Saturday if needed.
The passage notes that some local club members may retire in Mount Airy with their families, joking that Cupid is a funny guy and suggesting settled, ordinary lives ahead.
Youngest Poore daughter returns from visit with relatives in Winston-Salem where she received several courteous gatherings. Francine Beck hosted a 4 PM lawn party on Sprague Street with games ice cream cake and pink and white decor. Dr and Mrs Dalton hosted a porch party Monday honoring Josephine with a hearts game and refreshments.
A pithy maxim on restraint notes that not speaking when one lacks a point preserves dignity and avoids needless talk. The line underscores prudence in conversation.
Vintage ad claims Cardul strengthens women and eases nagging symptoms by improving nourishment. It emphasizes relief from small symptoms and a return to an orderly menstrual course through a stronger body.
A group of ex soldiers from this city left Tuesday for Charlotte where they were examined and admitted into the forestry service for six months duty. They were sent to Fort Bragg for two weeks training before being assigned to state camps. Only unemployed ex servicemen were accepted and Frank Hines transported the men to Charlotte at no charge.
Henry Polger as Commissioner will sell on premises in Mount Airy Township to satisfy a lien of 500.10 with interest from April 14, 1933. The property lies near Ward's Gap road, described by metes and bounds, and will be offered to the highest cash bidder.
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