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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1925
Page
2
Mount Airy News published by J E Johnson and Son with subscription rates and postal matter status. It notes second class mailing at Mount Airy North Carolina under the 1872 act.
In Surry county debates over a federal model farm program continue as commissioners hesitate to fund an on site demonstration. Proponent G J Key of Ararat argues for a county agent and regional experiment stations to uplift farming practices and yields.
The county health board at its regular meeting by Sept first passed a resolution requiring all county dogs be vaccinated against hydrophobia. Dr. R. J. Banks will perform the vaccination, provide a tag and vaccination certificate for $1.50 per dog. Owners are urged to comply promptly to protect dogs from rabies.
The 250 members of a Winston-Salem goodwill tour were greeted by about 2,000 locals as they entered the city on a Wednesday afternoon. Mount Airy Kiwanis official Gee K Snow led the greeting, with Fdw. M. Linville delivering an address of welcome. Refreshments included apple cider and watermelon before the visitors proceeded to Mountain Park Institute for supper and then to Fikin for the night.
A meeting for all interested in developing Norvaje rags will take place at the Bank of Mount Airy on Thursday night September 17 at 7:30. T. L. Felta of Galax Virginia, a strong supporter of the project, is expected to attend and speak.
Two services marked the corner stone ceremony for Grace Moravian Church. Bishop Rondthaler preached a vigorous sermon at the morning service and the laying of the stone followed with a dedicatory address. A copper box with community items was sealed inside the stone. Over 2 000 people attended the afternoon dedication and more than 2 000 were subscribed to the building fund.
Citizens from Pilot Mountain travel to Danville federal court as witnesses in the case against a gang that robbed Farmers Bank in Pilot Mountain last May. The raid netted cash and valuables including 280 in coin and about 200 of town funds, plus 716 in money and stamps from the post office. W. M. Matthews, W. W. Redman, S. L. Lawrence, and Zeb Hatcher testified or identified money sacks and suspects.
A special term of Surry Superior Court will convene at Dobson next Monday for two weeks to hear civil cases only. Jurors are expected to report on the first day of court.
A Chevrolet truck captured weeks ago from Roby Scott for transporting liquor was sold at public auction last Saturday. It brought $393.75 to the water and light department after a $300 lien by Stuart Motor Co. was paid. the remainder went to the county school fund. The seizure followed Scott’s arrest for liquor transportation.
Charlie Brannock a mechanic at Bailey's shed is in serious condition at Martin Memorial hospital after a traveling crane crushed him Tuesday morning. He suffered no broken bones and doctors await full assessment of internal injuries.
W R King and Mrs J Z Vaughn of this city wed on Tuesday September 1 in Stuart Virginia. The couple will live in Mount Airy where King will enter cleaning and pressing business.
The city plans higher water capacity with new dam on the watershed nearly complete. Pumps deliver 1 500 gallons per minute while a 225 horsepower gasoline engine consumes 15 gallons per hour. Projects include a 10 inch main and parallel lines to ensure uniform pressure for a 12 000 population.
O B Webb will depart Mount Airy on Sunday for St Petersburg Florida to enter the plumbing business and he will not disclose how long he will stay. Webb, former general superintendent of a large heating and plumbing firm, is noted in the community as a Shriner Baptist and Kiwanian and as chairman of the Republican executive committee of Barry County.
A 35th anniversary barbecue for granite industry workers and their families is planned this Saturday. About 2,000 guests are expected with 500 pounds of beef and 12 pigs roasted, plus 1,700 hot dogs, 2,000 picks, 2,200 beverages, 1,100 Bevo bottles, and assorted treats. A brass band will provide music and a program is scheduled.
W. E. Lindsey sold his entire holdings in Alpine Woolen Mills to the Mill Text Woolen Mills of Charlotte for about $12,000. The new owners plan to continue manufacturing slasher cloths and may run two shifts to meet orders. Lindsey will remain in the city and pursue a new business line other than woolen mills.
A county teachers’ meeting is set for Saturday September 26 in the courthouse at Dobson. Prof Hendren declares all county school teachers must attend the gathering.
Deputies J E Monday and J Hutchens dismantled a 60 gallon moonshine operation near Rownd Peak. About ten gallons were destroyed and officers estimate the total value of material at around 100 dollars with potential product worth about 4600 dollars. Operators fled leaving coats and rations behind as evidence.
A man escapes capture as par ties run a lantern trick on the road. They recover the fellow’s supply and repurpose it at their own expense, offering an easy way to keep his father well supplied.
About 100 farmers and business men from Ashe County, led by County Agent J. W. Hendricks of Newton, toured the county including the Catawba Creamery and the Howard Hickory Nursery Company in Hickory, where they were hosted at lunch at the manager Watt J. Shuford’s home.
Mrs. C. C. Ketcham has returned to Winston-Salem after spending a vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Allred.
The Russell Fork Coal Co. receives lump coal from Clinch Valley West Virginia praised as the best in the coal fields. Lumps reportedly weigh up to 250 pounds on arrival and the red ash coal is highly recommended for household use.
In the Superior Court of Surry County North Carolina Fannie Cockerham plaintiff seeks divorce from W. F. Cockerham. The defendant is not found in the county or state and publication is ordered once weekly for four weeks in the Mount Airy News. The defendant must appear by Sept 28, 1925 or face the relief demanded. F. T. Lewellin C. Clerk.
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