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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1925
Page
2
The Mount Airy News lists subscription rates of one year for 1.50. The notice is filed as second class mail matter at the Mount Airy post office under federal act of Congress.
County health officer Dr. Lancaster reports four hydrophobia exposed patients after dog bites and urges muzzling or confinement of all dogs at large. He also asks local officials to authorize shooting unmuzzled dogs and stresses typhoid vaccination to prevent rising cases.
After this date all dogs in the city must wear a muzzle or be vaccinated against hydrophobia to run at large. The Board of City Commissioners repealed the old impounding law and authorized police to shoot any unmuzzled or unvaccinated dog. Owners who vaccinate receive a certificate and collar tag for the dog.
Parks Belk stores opened Thursday morning in Mount Airy with two store rooms full of dry goods shoes clothing and ready to wear for men women and children The chain operates 38 stores in North Carolina and South Carolina and advertised its line and prices in a large double page spread. Mount Airy also beat Sparta 2 to 3 in a hard fought baseball game highlighted by tense plays and close calls with Congressman R L Doughton and son Bob Jr pitching late innings.
Mountain Park Institute profited from a surprise donation of 5000 dollars from B N Duke of Durham sent via his secretary to Rev J H Fulghum president. Duke previously gave 500 and 1000 dollar gifts and the school opened with full enrollment and plans for extra space.
The Rev J C Grier of Rutherfordton preached at the Presbyterian Church here last Sunday at 11 AM and 730 PM by invitation of the board of deacons. A large crowd attended both services and six new names were added to the church roll.
Promoters plan a September 15 event atop the Blue Ridge four miles above Lowgap inviting residents from Mount Airy Galax Winston Salem High Point Gastonia and Roanoke. The day from 10 am to 3 pm features music speakers a flag ceremony a hotel site display an artificial lake and a get together to boost a summer playground for North Carolina and Virginia.
Mount Airy hosts a week long circus from September 14 to 19 to benefit the Eastern Star chapter. A 3000 seat tent at Renfro Hill will feature 12 acts plus band concerts and school events. Prize tickets by local young ladies include a diamond ring and gold watch with additional giveaways.
Dr. R E L Flippin died at his Pilot Mountain home after a several week illness. He was 54 and laid to rest in Pilot Mountain with full Masonic honors. Widely known as Dr Bob he combined medical practice with large scale farming and supported the tobacco cooperative movement. He was active in farmer issues and a loyal Masonic member.
A. E. Creed and his wife were in an auto wreck Sunday near Hillsville while returning from Roanoke. The car swerved on a sharp curve, struck a stump, and threw them against the windshield. Mrs Creed suffered a bad wound above the eye while Mr Creed had facial bruises. Other passengers were shaken but unharmed. The axle was bent but repaired and the party returned to town Monday morning.
The Granite lodge of Masons and friends in Stuart Va mourn the sudden death of Dr George Divers Saturday morning after routine hospital rounds. He led the Stuart hospital and served as president of the First National Bank of Stuart and was influential in local business. His brother in law Dr Moir S Martin of Martins Memorial hospital known him well. Foyett of Bluefield Va left to enter the National Business College after two weeks here.
Roby Scott of Wards Gap Carroll County faced Judge Lewellyn last Friday, fined 200 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail for selling liquor. He forfeited a Chevrolet truck and a load of apples seized by Deputy Sheriff Walter Jones. The liquor was seized from sacks of apples, and four half gallon jars were found hidden. The truck will be sold at public auction in front of the city hall on Saturday September 12 at 2 PM proceeds to the county school fund.
A thief entered W. L. Combs home at the quarry on Tuesday morning and carried off a purse containing $500 in notes and $91 in cash. The notes were four in number and the money was missing from a dresser drawer after a routine check two hours later.
A stranger buys a dining room set and other items from Carter-Walker Furniture Co. after viewing a display. Delivery is completed the same day to a home near Charlotte. Upcoming fairs with dates include Galax Virginia Sept 8-11, Forsyth County Winston Salem Oct 6-9, Carolina Virginia Mount Airy Oct 13-16, and Raleigh Oct 12-17.
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