Local notes from Mt. Airy May 1925 social visits
Mt Airy residents welcome relatives and guests from Richmond Boise Sanford Kernersville and Cruz. Visitors attend church events and Bankers Association meeting. A newborn son to Rev and Mrs Gibson Davis at Martin Memorial Hospital is noted. Salvation Army drive begins May 19 and Queen Street area hosts gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Lewis
Richmond
Gibson Davis
Martin Memorial Hospital
Emma Johnson
J. E. Johnson
Salvation Army
Minnie Ruth Holcomb
Kings Mountain
Hugh
Hugh Holcomb
Mother's Day tribute at Central Methodist Church
Witnesses recalled a moving Mothers Day service with a crown placed on Mrs J R Paddison as motherhood representative. Hon S P Graves delivered the address. Eva Joy Worrell sang. Dr and Mrs H K Boyer returned, and services resume next Sunday. A large turnout is expected for the Surry County Training School event May 17 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Paddison
J. L. Ashby
S. M. Hale
Laura Neil Leonard
Frances Folger
S. P. Graves
Eva Joy Worrell
Mother MaCree
H. K. Boyer
Surry County
Local Marine Afloat on Atlantic Battleship Texas
Wilburn O Webb of Mount Airy North Carolina serves in the U S Marine detachment aboard the U S Texas. He joined the Marine Corps in Charlotte last October and now guards and operates aboard the battleship Texas. The Texas is one of the largest warships with a 27000 ton displacement and ten 15 inch guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Uncle Arm
Wilburn O. Webb
Mount Airy
N. C
U. S. Marine Detachment
U. S. Texas
Wilburn
Alex A Webb
Texas
U. S
Norfolk
Real Estate Movements In Mount Airy Area
The Mount Airy Insurance and Realty Company sold its 5 room bungalow on North Main Street to W W Christian. W F Haynes the barber bought a vacant lot on Church Street from John Banner and started a 6 room bungalow. Mrs A L Robinsons Franklin Street home sold to Prof E S Hendren who had rented it prior to purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy Insurance & Realty Company
W. W. Christian
North Main Street
W. F. Haynes
John Banner
Church Street
A. L. Robinson
Franklin Street
E. S. Hendren
Attorney W F Carter Improves Slowly After Illness
The attorney is able to occupy his office briefly each day and is slowly regaining strength after ptomaine poisoning that followed a court appearance in Dobson three weeks ago. He says this was his worst illness, having missed only four of 40 years of practice, and vast friends wish him a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Carter
Dobson
Carter
Mrs. Goldsmith Heads to Texas for Veterans Reunion
Mrs. A. Goldsmith leaves Saturday noon to serve as Matron of Honor to the Eastern Brigade of Confederate Veterans of Georgia at the Dallas reunion May 19 21. She travels with division officers from Atlanta on a special train then visits relatives in Houston and Chattanooga and Atlanta. Her mother Mrs. Ida Kaphan plans to join her in mid June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Goldsmith
Eastern Brigade of Confederate Veterans
Georgia
Dallas
Texas
Atlanta
Goldsmith
Houston
Chattanooga
Tenn
Ida Kaphan
Broken Leg Injures Paul Presnell in Road Construction
Paul Presnell of Pilot Mountain suffered a broken leg while working on the concrete road between his town and this city. A heavy machinery train with a drawn chain slipped, striking his leg below the knee. Later a colored laborer received a head blow but escaped with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Presnell
Pilot Mountain
Pilot
Martin Memorial Hospital
Presswell
Revival Services Begin at Haymore Memorial Baptist Church
Haymore Memorial Baptist Church announces revival services led by Rev. Fred N. Day of Winston-Salem assisting Pastor Rev. R. N. Childress. Sunday school at 9:30 A M with morning preaching moved to 10:35 A M and evening services at 7:20 P M daily through the revival. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred N. Day
Winston-Salem
Trinity Episcopal Church Services
Trinity Episcopal Church services announced with minister Rev Arthur H Marshall. Church school held each Sunday at 10:00 a m. Holy Communion and sermon on the first Sunday at 11:00 a m. Sermon by pastor on the second fourth Sundays at 11:00 a m. Sermon by pastor on the third and fifth Sundays at 11:00 a m. Riv Vindet license, ie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Marshall
Sunday School Rally at Piney Grove Church
Sunday School Rally day was held at Piney Grove church with a large attendance. J W Hylton of Mount Airy gave the 11 o'clock address. The pastor preached in the afternoon. Several others spoke. A plentiful dinner was served and enjoyed by all. Mrs J M Harrel and Mrs J A Blue visited nearby relatives. A small group including Kate Blue and Dan Blue took a Kodak trip to Fern Park and Yadkinville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
L. A. Brintle
John Nance
Piney Grove Church
J. W. Hylton
Mount Airy
J. M. Harrel
J. A. Blue
Harrell
Butler Brookshire
Yadkinville
Kate
Janett Blue
Pearlie
Lena Griffith
Dan Blue
Harvie Griffith
Hadley Harrell
Frank Blue
Marion Hinson
Fern Park
Dobson Defeats Mount Airy High in 11 innings
Dobson baseball fans celebrate a dramatic 11 inning victory over Mount Airy High School on their home field led by Cleve Lewellyn and a raucous crowd. The game ended 4 to 5 after a late extra session and was followed by losses to Guilford at Rerikck field and a 9 to 1 win at Fries, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobson
Mount Airy High School
Cleve Lewellyn
Mount Airy Boys
Joe Folger
Dick Freeman
Frank Riggs
Mount Airy
Fisher’s Peak
Guilford
Rerikck Field
Fries, Va
New City Government Completes Organization
The newly elected Board of Commissioners and Mayor held a meeting last Wednesday and completed their organization. F M Poore resigned as Commissioner to focus on secretary treasurer duties, Dr E C Ashby was chosen to fill the vacancy. Committees were set with Yokley Ashby Cox Welch Cooke and others continuing on roles. Mayor pro tem is Yokley and Folger was elected attorney with 200 dollar salary. The board discussed extending office hours to accommodate workers paying taxes and fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
F. M. Poore
E. C. Ashby
Poore
Kittrell
G. E. Welch
Ashby
Sydnor
Ss J. F. Yokley
C. E. Cox
D. H. Cooke
Dr. Ashby
J. F. Yokley
J. H. Folger
B. Y. Graves
Geo. K. Snow
Edw. M. Linville
City Cemetery Commission
Monthly Parent-Teacher Meeting Concludes Term
A goodly number braved rain to attend the last Parent-Teacher Association meeting of the term. Mrs. C B Shelton urged the need for an all time nurse in schools and a duet by Eva Joy Wengell and Frances Folger impressed attendees. Officers re elected included Mrs J L Woltz president and Mrs W W Burke vice president with Miss Dobson recording secretary and Miss Bess Merritt treasurer. A new committee will arrange boarding for next year's teachers. black cream and cake closed the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
C. B. Shelton
Eva Joy Wengell
Frances Folger
J. L. Woltz
W. W. Burke
Miss Dobson
Bess Merritt
White Plains School Commencement Aims for May Events
White Plains North Carolina closes its bus school with a Friday night start on May 15 featuring songs recitations and drills. Rev P E Lindley of High Point College preaches the baccalaureate on Sunday. May 18 includes an operetta The Stolen Flower Queen graduations and prize awards followed by a comedy Thats One on Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
N. C
P. E. Lindley
High Point College
W. C. Wicker
North Carolina A. F. & A. M
Conclude the Public Exercises Invitation
The public is cordially invited to attend all these exercises as the program concludes.
Mothers Day at Pine Ridge Church
Rev John D Smith preached a Mother s Day sermon at Pine Ridge church on As the Mother is so is the Daughter Next Sunday the Pine Ridge Sunday school will organize contestant classes Reds and Blues All welcome to participate Rev Smith to preach May 17 at 3 00 PM at Walter Jessups new church Hubert Hester and family visited W C Matthews family Several locals attended Billy Sunday services Tobacco planting reports indicate up to 75 percent crop earlier planted and plant shortage noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Mountain
Route 2
John D. Smith
Pine Ridge Church
Walter Jessup
Winston-Salem
W. C. Matthews
Billy
W. T. Matthews
Rebecca Allen Hosts Ten Guests At Day Party
Miss Rebecca Allen hosted a spend the day party for ten schoolmates at the Allen home on Lowgap road ten miles from town. Dr. and Mrs. M. Y. Allen served a picnic dinner and pictures were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Allen
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