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Newspaper

Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1921

Page

2

Bazaar Caps Year for Ellaville Groups

Ellaville residents flocked to a joint bazaar by the Parent-Teacher association and United Daughters of the Confederacy last Friday. The evening featured a popular young lady contest won by Christine Dillard after 150 votes, a well patronized candy and fancy work booths, and a high-spirited auction. Proceeds totaled 138.49 after expenses, split equally between the two groups, with 38.75 from the contest. Local residents and visitors, including Henry Wall Jr and families, attended and assisted, as the community celebrated and supported ongoing activities.

Ellaville Parent-Teacher Association United Daughters of the Confederacy Christine Dillard Schley County Motor Company Henry Wall, Jr Barnesville Will Henry Wall, Sr A. A. Arrington Columbus Albert Parks Ideal Sam Miles Americus J. M. Anderson Albany Elizabeth Helen Collins R. F. Williamson

Ellaville social notes and out-of-town visits

A roster of Ellaville residents and guests includes Mrs. M D Herring and Mrs Harvey Hale shopping in Americus, Miss Margaret Edwards visiting Dr and Mrs L G Stewart, J R Jordan Jr returning from Riverside Academy in Gainesville, and numerous relatives and friends traveling to Macon Americus Doyle and Concord for holidays. Also mentions church Sunday school plans and local ill health.

Ellaville M. D. Herring Harvey Hale Americus Margaret Edwards L. G. Stewart J. R. Jordan, Jr Gainesville Riverside Academy Jewell Duncan South Georgia Bertha Williamson Bronwood Edgar Williams Lucille Persons Doyle Mabel Parks Delia Causey Fellowship W. W. Turnage Henry Macon Velma Williams Byron H. J. Williams Ward Statham Atlanta J. H. Statham Geraldine Arrington Gladys Arrington Frances Arrington Henry Smith Mims Alice Duckworth Addie Munro O. C. Hill Foster Cheney Weston W. Hi. Collins Arlington

Shiloh invites community to special services

The community is cordially invited to attend the special services at Shiloh. The notice extends a welcoming stance to all residents and emphasizes a time for reflection and fellowship.

Shiloh

Community Notes on Flower Planting and Local Visits

Americus resident Liams and Mrs A F Hodges of Andersonville helped plant flowers and shrubs on school grounds, aided by High School girls who served hot chocolate and sandwiches. T W Reid family joined Mr and Mrs E C Reid at Concord while Mr and Mrs Henry Reid of Leslie visited. Mrs W W Daniel visits her son and daughter in law, John and Mrs. Stewart at Andrew Chapel. Mrs Roy Johnson of Duluth Minnesota and her daughter Earline stay with Mr and Mrs A L Beckwith, who is convalescent.

John Stewart Andrew Chapel Roy Johnson Duluth, Minn Earline A. L. Beckwith

Better Georgia Roads Seen By Party Of 52

Waycross December 20 Fifty two travelers in eighteen cars touring from Boston to Florida spent the night in Waycross before continuing via Macon and Fitzgerald This marks the second annual A L A organized automobile tour led by a supervisor and the party departed after a morning stop.

Georgia Boston Mass Florida Waycross Macon Fitzgerald A.L. A

Tour progress report amid late Sunday drive

Sunday afternoon one hour late due to Fitzgerald dinner delay. Many in the party were women driving their own cars. No paid drivers accompany the trip. Mr Rocamore, tour director, noted noticeable road improvements since last year and promised excellent conditions next year.

Fitzgerald Rocamore

DeMolay Commandery Plans December Meeting

Lodge near regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday evening December 21 at 7 o clock. Knights of Malta will be conferred at the same hour and all Sir Knights are urged to attend. This will be the last meeting of the year with a large turnout hoped for. Carl W. Minor Eminent Commander.

DeMolay Commandery Knights of Malta Carl W. Minor

Swamps dry as Cypress poles reach market

Tifton Dec 20 The Georgia Public Service Company supplying Tifton and Cordele with ice and electric current has contracted with Tift County citizens for three car loads of cypress poles. Dry weather makes it easier to extract cypress from swamps.

Tifton Georgia Public Service Company Cordele Tift County

Farmers Idle Motivate Timely Contract Award

The text notes that farmers are comparatively idle and in need of money, which influenced the company to place the contract at this time, signaling a push to secure funds during a lull in agricultural activity.

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Stanley Shiloh Church Hazel Bostwick Kate Johnston Concord Jewell Mary Jordan Nellie Blotz Ome Brunos Joon H. R. Johnson Jersey the Pines Dairy W. B. Lamar Park Front Thomasville Jos. Perkins E. R. Stover Felder St W. J. Josey Horne Street T. P. Everett Fred B. Arthur Kellette Heys H. W. Hyatt Arles J. R J. B. Miller Baconton, Ga THE Pines Dairy L. L. Compton Spring Street R. S. Broadhurst Jlamar St Post Clark South Lee Street North Lee Street Watts J. H. Glenn Hollman’s Felder Street King C. C. Tillman M. J. Stevens, Jr M. Walters Albany, Ga Cheney Brothers Pinkston Company Just Churchwell Southern Bell Telephone Americus Shoe Repair & Dry Cleaning Co Theron Jennings Mgr Waterman’s Eversharp Gillette Ever-Ready Gem and Enders Thermos Windsor Pharmacy Agnes Ayres Rudolph Valentino Rylander Theater Biskra Sheik Ahmed Ahmed Paramount Thomas Meighan Canaan And Pathe News
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