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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1923

Page

3

Insurance reinstatement for ex service men renewals

Ex service men who let government insurance lapse may reinstate by a physical exam and paying two back premiums under a recent authority decision. Bob Lane of the American Legion John D. Mathis post said a representative would visit to reinstate those wishing to rejoin. The post pledges help to former service members seeking reinstatement.

Bob Lane John D. Mathis American Legion Lane Americas Post

Quadruplets brighten Baltimore Christmas chorus at home

Children’s letters to Santa reveal a flood of wishes from Baltimore families. Four newborns join George L. Wittig’s brood as youngsters beg for toys, fruit, nuts, candies, and warm clothes. Kids aged 2 to 7 describe gifts and enclose funds for the Empty Stocking fund.

George L. Wittig Baltimore

Dear Santa Claus Christmas requests from young readers

A scanned list of local children from Plains and surrounding areas writing to Santa. The letters request toys dolls clothing trains and other gifts plus empty stocking fund donations. Names include Hugh Parker Helen Sheppard Cooper Doster Grace Jordan Lynwood Godwin Ruth Godvin and others with small monetary enclosures.

Santa Claus Alice Lynwood Grace Jordan Hightowers Lynton Godwin, Jr Plains

Dear Santa Letters From Young Readers at 906 South Lee

A collection of holiday notes from children requesting gifts such as skates, a cook stove, a bicycle, a baby doll, and various fruits and candies. Each child mentions a teacher or Sunday school teacher and includes a 10 cent contribution to the empty stocking fund.

Santa Claus South Lee Street Kathryn Feagle Thompson School Bessie McDonald Theron McLendon Santa

Smithville to Host Community Sing Sunday

Smithville plans a community sing at the school auditorium this Sunday December 24 at 2 oclock announced by D D Israel city clerk and treasurer. If weather is cold the building will be steam heated. Citizens are urged to attend.

Smithville D. D. Israel

Peanut Club Drops for Boys Financed by Local Plants

Arlington December 18 The county plans to fund peanut club efforts with assistance from peanut shelling plants in the city. County Agent A RB Gibson says the move will encourage participation and enrollment, with many boys expected to join the program.

WILL Arlington Associated Press A. RB. Gibson

Cuban songs on radio late at night

A vivid note mentions Cubans singing on late night radio with a sense of purpose. Separate report states diamonds up to 22 carats have been found in 24 U.S. localities, highlighting a striking discovery and its geographic spread.

United States

Letters To Santa Claus From Tiny Shoppers

A slice of holiday mail shows several children asking Santa for simple gifts. Douglas Freeman Jr asks for a wagon and other items and includes 25 cents for a fund. Elsie Cheek seeks a doll and fruit while G T Cheek requests a sweater and caps.

Santa Claus U. S ABC Book Douglas Freeman, Jr

Dear Santa Wishes From Grateful Young Radio Adventurers

A collection of festive letters from children and families requesting toys, supplies, and foods for Christmas. They ask for dolls, bicycles, crayons, watercolor sets, fruit, candy, and stockings gifts, mentioning family members and noting contributions to the Empty Stocking fund. The notes express holiday wishes and goodwill toward others.

Dear Santa I Am A Good Little Boy Letter

A three year old writes to Santa declaring good behavior this year in a concise plea for gifts. The note emphasizes childhood innocence and festive season wishes.

Santa Claus Finis Lee Union High Leslie Miss Barr Grandpa Charlie Grandma G. T. Cheek Santa

Rodolph and Wife Not Seeking Divorce in Paris

New York dispatch reports actress Mrs Rodolph Valentino denying rumors that she and Rodolph would seek a divorce in France. She followed him to Paris and called the speculation absurd saying Rodolph has telegraphed daily since they left.

New York Rodolph Valentino Paris Majestic Rodolph

Agricultural surveys completed across 54 counties

Twenty six farm surveys covering 2187 farms in fifty four counties have been completed since the department of agricultural economics was established at the state college of agriculture. The report details the scope and progress of this work and its findings to date.

Athens Department of Agricultural Economics State College of Agriculture

Cheese Factory in Euharlee Sees Strong Year

At the annual meeting of Euharlee Cheese factory stockholders the secretary reported 480,591 pounds of milk brought in by two members, 49,260 pounds of cheese marketed, and $9,890.52 paid to farmers. Officers elected were G. Herbert Arena president, Gary Nelson vice president, M. H. Milam secretary treasurer, with Marvin Reynolds and A. R. Butler on the board. The cooperative operation, barely two years old, claims a firm foundation and plans to increase efforts against pests.

Cartesville Cartersville Euharlee G. Herbert Arena Gary Nelson M. H. Milam Marvin Reynolds A. R, Butler

Georgia Breeders Aid Farmers Select Crops

Athens report from the Georgia Breeders association notes 37 seed breeders producing pure seed for farmers. Last year officials inspected 53 015 bushels of cotton seed 5 870 of corn and 1 874 of Laredo soy beans finding them pure. The seed supply is growing though a small portion of state crops use it.

Athens Associated Press Georgia Breeders’ Association R. R. Childs State College of Agriculture Laredo

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