The Caswell Messenger Circulation Contest Results May 4, 1929
While the numbers are not totally understood, the overall winner was Mrs. Dewey Swicegood (1904-1937) [Margaret Lee Staley]. The Swicegoods operated a funeral home in Yanceyville, NC.
The second prize of a Ford car went to Mrs. Henry Hooper. This is Katherine Gertrude Everett Hooper (1908-1982), wife of Yanceyville merchant Henry Writch Hooper (1905-1981).
Third place went to Mrs. W. A. McKinney, who most likely is Maude Ellen Boswell (1889-1938), wife of Caswell County farmer William Andrew McKinney (1884-1939).
The fourth prize was won by Mrs. John Stephens, who remains unidentified.
Fifth prize went to Miss Mary Neighbors, who may be Mary Leigh Neighbors (1908-2001), sister of the much-loved school teacher Ruby Neighbors Hodges (1911-2006).
Thanks to Teresa Hooper for sharing this item.
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