Reprieve at Midnight Saves Man's Life
Governor McLean granted a three week reprieve to Will Williams of Scotland County, spared from the electric chair set for 10:30 this morning for murder. Williams’ execution was postponed for new evidence. the new date is June 5. Also reprieved, Alex Rodman faces the same June 5 fate unless further action occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
McLean
Will Williams
Scotland County
Frank Green
Williams
Alex Rodman
Mecklenburg
Shower Honors Bride-Elect Mary Thompson
A Saturday afternoon shower at the Sargent home on North Main Street honored June bride-elect Miss Mary Thompson. Bridge was played at five tables with scores kept on bridal ice cards, favors were tiny rice bags, and a duplicate bag served as a shower present. High score prize was a bottle of Houbigant fame won by Mrs. William Sydnor. Tea and an ice course followed sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Thompson
Th Sargent Martin
Sargent
North Main Street
William Sydnor
Mrs Dixon Hosts Bridge Club Delightful Afternoon
Mrs. E H Dixon entertained the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club and friends in a charming party. A fragrant floral display graced the living dining room and porch while prizes included a cut glass bell won by Mrs E C Bivens and linen towels given to Miss Mary Thompson a bride elect. Refreshments featured stuffed tomato cups chicken salad wafers frozen peaches with whipped cream dressing pickled cherries and iced tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
E. H. Dixon
Top Score Club
E. C. Bivens
Mary Thompson
Doctors Conduff and Seaway Agree on Eye Diagnosis
In a local note, J. J. Eads praises Dr S A Conduff for an eye diagnosis and treatment and credits Salisbury expert Dr R V Seaway for confirming the assessment after a four hour examination. The two doctors concurred on the diagnosis and treatment, highlighting professional courtesy and regional medical collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Conduff
Doc R. V. Seaway
Salisbury
Doctor Conduff
Condut
Miss Martha Lewellyn Dies in Dobson Community
Miss Martha Lewellyn aged 67 passed away at the home of her brother F. T. Lewellyn near Dobson after a period of declining health. Funeral services were held Tuesday from the home conducted by Rev. Jackson Williams and Rev. E. F. Henson. She belonged to Central View Baptist Church and was active in religious and social life. Surviving are her brother F. T. Lewellyn and sister Miss C. E. Lewellyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Lewellyn
Henry Lewellynt
F. T. Lewellyn
Dobson
Jackson Williams
E. F. Henson
Simmons Haymore Marriage Reported On Route 1
Mount Airy readers note local items including R L Reeves from Standard Oil hospital recovery weekend visit, sickness of Garland Calloway and his wife, birth announced for Chester Wiker’s daughter in Reidsville, Luther Haymore and Mamie Simmons wed at Dobson, and a Mount Airy Sunday meeting with a pleased verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
R. L. Reeves
Standard Oil Co
Winston-Salem
R. Garland Calloway
J. T. Riddle
Chester Wiker
Reidsville
N. C
Luther Haymore
Mamie Simmons
Dobson
Vilena
Yyoreo
Alen McGee
Miss Haymore
Canaie Park
Mount Airynday
J. Cordie Riddle
Foree
Dunn
Elizabeth City
Earnest Young People Host Epworth League Institute
Central Methodist Church hosts about a hundred Mount Airy District Epworth League members for a weekend institute. H. H. Owen will speak at 8 P M Friday with a social to follow. sunrise service Saturday led by Calvin Graves Jr. sessions and talks by Rev M Q Tuttle Rev H P Powell and others. BR L Lunsford will address Saturday night. closing Sunday includes sermon by A J Bowling and a consecration service led by Mrs. R M Stafford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
Mount Airy District
Mount Army District
Epworth League Institute
H. H. Owen
Spray
Model League
BR. L. Lunsford
Marion
Epworth League
Clarice Bowman
T. E. L. Class Meets at Mrs Rowe’s for Tuesday Social
The T. E. L. class met at Mrs. H Rowe’s Tuesday night at 7 30 with Mrs. A G Webb as joint hostess. Twenty two members were present. A box supper is planned for Thursday night with proceeds to go to the class. After business, a social hour followed with strawberry short cake served.
Vaccination Drive Surry County 1925 Immunization Schedule
Citizens everywhere urged to vaccinate against typhoid and diphtheria. Three treatments a week apart recommended for all ages. Opening dates June 8 9 10 11 12 1925 with multiple school and community sites listed by town and time. Health officer R M Lancaster D M leads the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surry County
Mortgage Sale Notice for Riverside Drive Property
By authority of a deed of trust dated January 28 1920 John and Julia Goins secure a $400 debt to E C Bivens for R D Clark. failing payment the Bank of Mount Airy will sell June 27 1925 at 2 PM in front of the bank. The parcel runs along Riverside Drive near J A Atkin and R L Haymore with river meanders and marked boundaries. Sale to satisfy balance and costs. E C Bivens Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goins
Julia Goins
E. C. Bivens
R. D. Clark
Bank of Mount Airy
Riverside Drive
J. A. Atkin
Ararat
R. L Haymore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hoosier Cabinets
Carter-Walker Furniture Company
Service
W. S. Wolfe Drug Co
Mrs. Dixon
J. J. Eads
Willard
J. ©. Vogler
M. F. Petterson
W. M. Beasley
South Main Street Hill
Gulf
League Institute
Slate Mountain
Sheltontown
Woodville
Westfield
Cook
Booker
Zion Hill
Round Peak
Beulah
Oak Grove
Pine Ridge
Union
Harbour
Fpmppin
Charlie Key's
Pilot School
Devon School
Pilot Min
Plains
Center
Dobson Court House
Salem Fork
Martin's
Ae Kapps
Hickory Springs
Guy Bartleys
Thurmond
Elkin
Piney Grove
Little Richmond
Union Cross
Vance White
R. M. Lancaster, M. D
Firestone Tires
Firestone
Ford
W. E. Merritt Company
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