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Newspaper

Mount Airy News

Location

Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1925

Page

7

Local Notes From Mt Airy News Readers Visit and Movements

A long list of residents and visitors is recorded including Mrs H G Sands of Benton Pa visiting her sister Mrs C C Creveling Miss Dora Valentine teaching in Hagerstown Md visiting her parents and Olin Barnes of Greensboro judging poultry at the fair Jack Beasley a student at Oak Ridge spent the weekend in Mt Airy. Various families travel to Winston Salem Raleigh Chapel Hill and other towns for visits teaching assignments and church events.

H. G. Sands Benton, Pa C. C. Creveling Eugene Smith Kathleen Jackson Sullins College Bristol, Tenn J. A. Jackson S. D. Buck Idaho C. H. Haynes Buck

Presbyterians Call Pastor Rev J C Grier to Local Church

The Presbyterian Church of this city has secured Rev. J C Grier of Rutherfordton as pastor. He accepted the call this week after preaching here for about a month. Grier, a 10 year Seminary graduate, is married with three children and hopes to relocate by November 15.

Presbyterian Church J.C. Grier Rutherfordton Grier Presbyterian Seminary

Popular Citizen Sir W. M. Lewis Taken Ill at Home

Local tobacco buyer Sir W. M. Lewis of Mount Airy fell ill Tuesday night and was taken to Memorial Hospital. Doctors suspect a recurrence of his long standing indigestion while his wife, visiting Atlanta, arrived at his bedside Wednesday night. Known for his prominence on the Mount Airy tobacco market, he enjoys a wide circle of friends who wish him a swift recovery.

W. M. Lewis Mar- Memorial Hospital Mount Airy

Delightful Social Bridge Party At Mrs Armfield's Home

Mrs. Mary Fawcett Armfield hosted a Tuesday afternoon social with bridge tables set amid ferns and cut flowers on North Main Street. The Armfield Bridge Club and younger guests enjoyed the games. Mrs Henry Rowe won top score as a two-deck prize was presented. A salad course with coffee and mints followed, served by Mrs Geo Fawcett and others.

Mary Fawcett Armfield North Main Street Armfield Bridge Club Henry Rowe Geo. Fawcett T. G. Fawcett T. N. Brock N. C. Marion G. A. Kittrell Mary Franklin Graves Katherine Marion

Enjoyable Party at Blue Ridge Hotel Hosts and Guests

At three o'clock Wednesday afternoon Mrs E M Linville and Mrs Wayne Christian hosted an elaborate party at the Blue Ridge Hotel for many friends. Mrs Fred Folger greeted guests, who then were shown to the cloak room by Mrs Carl Simmons. Mrs W R Simpson distributed score cards as twenty tables hosted rock. A salad course with coffee followed, served by Mesdames W J Byerley J D Sargent A V West E M Hollingsworth R J Galloway Ruth Sarg ent Martin and Miss Lessie Smith.

E. M. Linville Wayne Christian Blue Ridge Hotel Fred Folger Carl Simmons W. R. Simpson Rock W. J Byerley J.D. Sargent A. V. West E. M. Hollingsworth R. J. Galloway Ruth Sargent Martin Miss Lessie Smith

Nurses in Raleigh for State Board Examination Walkthrough

Four nurses Mary Brintle Eva Banner Gipsye George and Dora Scott spend a week in Raleigh taking the State Board of Nurses exam. They trained at Martin Memorial Hospital and recently completed the nursing program affiliated with the hospital.

James G. Booker Greensboro Lula West Martin Memorial Hospital Raleigh State Board of Standardization Miss West Mary Brintle Eva Banner Gipsye George Dora Scott State Board of Nurses

First Baptist Church Hosts Mount Airy Teachers Reception

The First Baptist Church plans a Friday evening reception in its parlors with Mount Airy Public Schools teachers as guests of honor. A short program is planned and the church urges all members to attend to warmly welcome the town's educators.

First Baptist Church Mount Airy

Little Folks Celebrate Henrietta Hines Birthday Party

A birthday party for Henrietta Hines entertained more than thirty children with games and a pink and white dining room. Ice cream cake and home made candies followed, with thimbles and balls as favors, served by the hostess’s mother.

Henrietta Hines Wastess

Methodist Conference reshuffles clergy across Western North Carolina

The Western North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Church announced pulpit and district changes after sessions in Statenville. Rev. W. A. Newell succeeds Dr. H. K. Boyer at Central Church Shelby, Rev. G. W. Williams returns to Rockford Street Church, EB. W. Fox becomes presiding elder of the Mount Airy district, and several ministers are reassigned or retained at existing stations across Ararat Elkin Newton Greensboro and other locales.

W. A. Newell H. K. Boyer Central Church G. W. Williams Rockford Street N. C Methodist Church Statenville Mount Airy EB. W. Fox J. H. West West Reidavilly Shelby Winston Advance W. F. Womble Newton T. V. Crouse Greensboro Caraway Memorial H. C. Sprinkle Asheville W. B. Weat Lincolnton Geo. D. Hermon Dilworth Charlotte W. H. Willis Asheboro A. J. Bowling Dobson

Lecture by Dr. Carroll on The New Education

Dr D N Carroll dean of UNC School of Commerce will lecture on The New Education at Central Methodist Church Friday November 6 at 7 30. The event is sponsored by Knights of Pythias with free admission. A special High School chorus directed by Miss Atkinson will perform.

D. N. Carroll School of Commerce University of North Carolina Central Methodist Church Mount Airy Knights of Pythias Dr. Carroll Miss Atkinson

Lovill's Warehouse tobacco sales report shows high prices

A list of individual buyers and weights with prices per pound demonstrates tobacco grades from smok ing to pipe and cigarette types selling at 30 to 60 cents per pound. The notice urges producers to bring next loads to Lovill's warehouse to secure top market prices across all grades.

Luther Bullin Dalt Bruner A. J. Jackson Loevill’s

Bible School and Worship Sermons at First Baptist

The church announces next Sunday morning service will cover Thyatira the Jezebel woman and the sacredness of speech in the Ninth Commandment. The evening sermon will address false witnessing and fights against immoral behavior. The pastor urges men to attend and support church institutions.

Presbyterian Auxiliary Conference At Pine Ridge Church

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Winston-Salem Presbytery will hold a conference at Pine Ridge Church nine miles northeast of Mount Airy on Tuesday Oct 27. Mrs Charles M Norfleet of Winston-Salem will preside with other presbytery leaders taking part. The program covers business issues and aims of auxiliary work and a picnic lunch will be served. Mount Airy delegates may arrange rides via Mrs John Soremor or Mrs Will Burke.

Woman's Auxiliary Presbyterian Churches Winston-Salem Presbytery Pine Ridge Church Mount Airy Charles M. Norfleet Winston-Salem John So- Rem Will Burke

Local Ladies Visit High Point and Judge Tilley Family

Mrs. E. C. Bivens and Mrs. J. L. Banner spent Saturday in High Point. Mrs. Phillip G. Wright and Frank B. Tucker of Ashe County are visiting the family of Judge A. E. Tilley in this city.

E. C. Bivens J. L. Banner High Point Phillip G. Wright Frank B. Tucker Ashe County A. E. Tilley

Trinity Episcopal Church Service Schedule

Rev. Arthur H. Marshall serves as minister. Morning prayer and sermon on the second, fourth and fifth Sundays at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Evening prayer and sermon on the first and third Sundays at 7:30 p.m. Holy Communion on the second Sunday of each month at 11 a.m.

Trinity Episcopal Church Arthur H. Marshall

Low Water Reveals Neuse Wreck Off Kinston

Fragments of the Confederate ironclad Neuse appeared above the river at Kinston, a one of a generation sight. Built in North Carolina during the Civil War, the ram fought near Kinston and sank from a shot through its hull as its capture looked near. The sunken ship lay unseen until the river fell to record lows, exposing the only man of war built this far from the coast.

Kinston New Bern Neuse North Carolina

UM Students Receive Blood Transfusions to Support Tuition

Fifty University of Michigan students are described as receiving blood transfusions to help fund their college costs. The text notes they are called from classroom, theater, or sleep as emergencies require.

University of Michigan Clas

For Sale Everywhere Green River Drink

A short classified notice announces Green River lime drink for sale widely. The ad highlights availability in multiple locations and promotes the snappy lime flavor to entice buyers.

Green River

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advert Claim

An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine treats catarrh by activating mucus flow to relieve symptoms. The copy mentions internal medicine, a Toledo, Ohio address, and years of use. It emphasizes efficacy through a claimed mucus reduction mechanism and local activation.

Hall ets _ & Co Toledo Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Mt. Airy News Mt. Airy, N. C Misa Dora Valentine Hagerstown Olin Barnes Jack Beasley Oak Ridge Walter Poore Mrs. Luckenback Winston-Salem, N. C Hough Holcomb Lee Frost Patterson, Va Emmett Ayers Lillie Fowler Mayberry Virginia J. W. Lovill City Stoneville Lester Hawks Isabel Hunt Vesta Hiram Stanley Annapolis, Md C. Haymore O. H. Yokley Tom Payne Alma Yokley Carroll Hill Barnum & Bailey Circus Winste Salem M. E. Critz Matt Short Katherine Owens Guilford College P. A. Owen Lydia White W.S. Kivett Rawley Avenue George Snow Marshall Fowler Cullen Merritt E. H. Kichtitzky John Sobotta N. H. Wright C. C. Haymore Flat Rock Baptist Church Adj Crispell Salvation Army South Street A. Wanless Doyle McHugh St. Joseph Edgs+ Earp and Detroit Michigan Elk Ridge Maryland Washington, D. C J. W. Earp Cora Earp Estelle Leonard Leonard Missouri State W. A. Bolt Ned Bolt Florida Mr. Hicks Lola Moon Earl Byrum N. E. Russell Samuel Dutton Norma Dutton Robert Wright Leona Wright Kate Wright Ralph Wright J. P. Carrico Galax, Va Carl Wright Independence, Va Myra Olive Chapel Hill Methodist Lovill Newell Inman Roy Inman Hill and Bruner John Neal Robt. Neal Ella Cook L. A. Bennett S. L. Haymore C. Francis Hardy and Marion Flynn and Davis A. J. Snow Myrtle Wall and Patterson B. P. Shelton Jim Caudle Hutchens and Atkins White and Bullin W. R. Fowler Levill’s Warehouse van Lindley’s Cut Flowers W. S. Wolfe Drug Co Gibson Davis Ranklin Street R. E. Forest Presbyterian Auxiliary Conference Mount Airy, North Carolina the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Board of Commissioners the Board of Commissioners W. G. Sydnor
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