Judge Hayes To Speak In County Next Monday
North Carolina voters head to polls next Tuesday to decide repeal or retention of the 18th Amendment. Campaigns led by Cameron Morrison and Clyde Hoey shape the race with speakers from churches and politics. In Mount Airy and Surry County meetings precede the vote as a two ballot system outlines convention and candidate choices.
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Judge Hayes
North Carolina
United States
Union
Virginia
Cameron Morrison
Clyde Hoey
Senator Reynolds
Senator Bailey
Reynolds
Bailey
Surry County
John J. Hayes
Court House
Dobson
Mount Airy
Dale K. Burgess
Burgess
Farley
R. A. Freeman
County Election Board
Red Cross Drive In Surry County
A Red Cross membership drive will begin in Surry County with T. E. Smith Jr. as chairman. Enrollment runs November 11 through 30, with 50 cents of each fee used locally. Annual membership is $1, and organizers seek a record-strong county enrollment.
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Red Cross
Surry County
The
T. E. Smith, Jr
County to Sell For 1932 Taxes
Sheriff John D. Thompson announced the tax sale advertising will begin in next week’s newspapers. The sale is set for the first Monday in December after a legislative extension. To avoid advertising, payments must be made by next Monday. a 1 percent discount for 1933 taxes remains in force until closing time.
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John D. Thompson
Ballot Guidance Ahead of Tuesday Convention Vote
Voters are urged to mark ballots clearly in the upcoming election to decide on a constitutional convention. The state ballot asks voters to choose For Convention or Against Convention in the high stakes 18th Amendment ballot.
County Ballot U S 18th Amendment Repeal Delegates
Voters are urged to mark ballots for repeal of the 18th Amendment in next Tuesday’s election. The county ballot lists delegates for and against repeal with candidates Thos B Ashby and W B? Bete as contenders.
Local Amendments Mention Abe Ashby and Badgett
A terse notice lists Thos B Ashby under the first amendment and W R Badgett under the eighteenth amendment. The fragmentary text marks the names beside amendment labels without context or actions.
Mount Airy Sets Education Week Activities November 6 12
Education Week planned by Mount Airy schools includes a mass meeting at Rockford school auditorium with PTA in charge and light refreshments. Senator Folger and Rev. Johnson to speak on school finance and responsibility, plus performances by the glee club and band. Visitors day Friday invites all parents to tour classrooms and public participation is urged.
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Mount Airy
Rockford School
Parent-Teacher Association
J. H. Folger
J. R. Johnson
A. B. Macon
Wray
Supt
Pendergraph
Miss Kate Nichols Wed to Murray Mad dox Christian
Miss Kate Nichols and Murray Christian were quietly married in Hillsville Virginia on Friday October 20 before Rev Carl Looney with a few friends present. The bride, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Nichols, wore a brown fall dress. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J L Christian of Pinnacle. The couple resides at 169 East Popular Street Mount Airy.
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Kate Nichols
Murray Maddox Christian
Hillsville
Carl Looney
C. E. Nichols
Mount Airy High School
Christian
J. L. Christian
Pinnacle
E. Popular Street
Mount Airy
A. J. Wagoner To Move His Store
A. J. Wagoner plans to relocate his store from the current site to the Goldsmith block space formerly used by Hawil stores. The move, with new fixtures and counters, aims for completion by November 15, and minimal business interruption with overnight transfer and one day to arrange stocks.
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A. J. Wagner
Goldsmith Block
Hawil
Mr. Wagner
Votes to Decide Winner in Cash or Auto Giveaway
Early campaign office activity shows increased interest as voters await the drawing for a $700 cash prize or a $1,000 automobile. Candidates visit for receipt books and Second Payment subscriptions, amid growing suspense over the auto winner.
Candidates Alphabetized for Fair Play in Local Prize Event
The notice invites candidates to select a prize and urge strongest support in the final hour. It lists multiple names from Mount Airy and nearby areas and states prizes include 700 dollars, a 1000 dollar automobile, with awarding Saturday night after judges finish counting.
Action is Necessary Now For Final Votes
Phrase urges urgent motion as hustlers circle for major awards. Vows of decisive action underscore a tight window with hours remaining to determine win or loss.
Mount Airy News Cash Offer Campaign Nears Close
The Mount Airy News cash offer campaign ends at 8 PM Saturday November 4th. Workers race to push subscriptions and votes with top finishers earning big prizes while others face smaller rewards. Office doors close promptly at eight and late entries are not allowed. Second payments remain a focus as contestants press for remaining support.
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North Carolina
Mount Airy
Mount Airy News
Hosiery Mills Employees Enjoy Picnic at New Plant
More than 400 Renfro Hosiery Mills workers gathered at the South Main Street finishing plant for a noon lunch and picnic followed by a dance. Supt T C Barber presided and introduced Hon W F Carter who spoke to the crowd as the building nears completion and machinery is installed for finishing and dyeing hosiery.
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Renfro Hosiery
South Main Street
Supt. T. C. Barber
W. F. Carter
Beckford Street School PTA to Meet Tuesday Afternoon
The Parent Teacher Association of Beckford Street School will meet Tuesday at 2 30 P M with president Mrs George O Graves presiding in the school building.
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Beckford Street
George O. Graves
Judges at Cash Offer Campaign Close Named
The campaign will close under the watch of judges or their representatives to ensure lawful close and sealed ballot handling. Dr C Rector, R D George, and Chas Le Wright have agreed to act as judges at the close on Saturday November 4 at 8 pm.
Mount Airy Fair Opens Next Tuesday
Rev D Vance Price delivered a Prodigal Son sermon at Central Methodist Church after Rev J T Mangum was away. The retired minister said he preached the same sermon 25 years ago in the same church and noted it had mellowed with age.
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First National Bank
Joe Prank
Buford
L. M. Seal
Haystack
Mr. Seal
Seal
J. T. Mangum
Central Methodist Church
Alabama
D. Vance Price
Wreck in Fog Injures Farmers Resident in Hospital
James W. Simmons of Westfield, 61, is in Martin hospital with a fractured skull after a foggy Tuesday morning collision with Harden Palmer’s tobacco truck while returning from Winston-Salem. Two of Palmer’s sons were seriously cut. Simmons shows improvement. Mount Airy Fair preparations proceed with free acts, rides, and a fireworks display after five days.
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James W. Simmons
Westfield
Martin Hospital
Harden Palmer
Simmons
Winston-Salem
Quaker Gap
Mr Palmer
Mount Airy Fair
J. H Midkiff
Raymond Troup
Bernards
Black Bear
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W. R. Budgett
Thos B. Ashby
Mount Airy Township
Ciry Forces
C. Binder
E. L. Patterson
W. B. Partridge
Howard Hooker
Wil Hollingsworth
C. L. Whitman
F. E. Walker
Wm. Ashby
W. G. Lewis
G. O. Monday
W. FE. Jarrell
J. C. Hill
R. E. Ashby
J. H. Gwyn
D. C. Bowman
J. W. Creed
Ararat
Key
E. M. Moses
D. N. Johnson
Sid C. Mosley
A. I. Martin
Marion and Dunbar
Shelton and
Jessup
Ruth and
Meadows and Bennett
Rupert Hall
Smith and Jessup
B. Ashby
Thos. B. Ashby
W. R. Badgett
Rockford Auditorium
Murray M. Christian
A. J. Wagoner
Georges. Nichols
White Plains
Nan Nichols
Lester Edward Davis
Niry
J. W. Barber
Annie Dean
W. R. Eckenrod
Willie Moore
Virginia Harris
Hallie Schumaker
Frances Stewart
Mary Thomas
Harry E. White
Hosiery Mills
Dr. C. Rector
Chas. le Wrigt
Big Line
D. V. Price
James Simmons
Erand
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