Hightower to devote time to book store
J E Hightower proprietor of the Fashion Shop will retire from ladies ready to wear and sell fixtures. He has surrendered his lease and will close once stock is sold. Hightower, with W E Taylor formerly of Americus, opened the shop years ago and will devote time to his book and office supply business. The sale began Thursday with a record day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Hightower
Mr. Hightower
W. E. Taylor
Americus
Taylor
Hightower
Telephone Operator Snoozes Through Church Sing
A Daily Express report describes a telephone operator dozing in church as the preacher announced a hymn number. She misheard 423 as 428 and exclaimed line’s busy, prompting quiet amusement amid the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Express
London
The
Valuation placed on Southern railway system
July 10 report from Washington states a tentative valuation of 251,588,900 dollars was set by the Interstate Commerce Commission on the Southern railway system properties. The ICC figure is far below the value listed by the railway company.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Railway System
Large Demand For South Georgia Land
A. D. Daniel passenger traffic manager of the A B and A railway reports a large and growing demand for land in South Georgia. He cautions that the present demand should not turn into a speculative land boom that could hinder the forthcoming development in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Georgia
A. D. Daniel
A., B. and A. Railway
Daniel
Mr. Daniel
Bryan there in court amid loud cheers across Philadelphia
The report recalls colonial era controversy, noting Salem Witch Trials and Harvard College history. It mentions 1692 hangings and a Harvard president Henry Dunster forced to resign in 1654 after doubting infant baptism, with a grand jury indictment for heresy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Salem Village
Henry Dunster
Harvard College
Pastors give sermons on heaven in Plains services
The Plains pastor will preach Sunday morning on The Trip to the Great City and evening on The City Itself. His Washington visit will be illustrated. A third quarterly meeting at Concord is set for Thursday, July 16 with preaching at 11 am and a noon dinner on the grounds. Mothers will be addressed at the conference opening. Also notes on Miss Genie Dean Mulholland Evelyn Ranew and others, plus historical references to Gorton Thorpe and Simon Magus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baga Ct
Americus Times-Recorder
Plains
Washington
Concord
E. M. Overby
Plains Methodist revival and preaching schedule at Plains
Plains Methodist Circuit reports a 3 30 pm Sunday sermon at New Point with the pastor in the pulpit. Mrs Evelyn Walters of Plains is recovering from appendicitis after an operation. A Lutheran Plains revival begins July third Sunday with Concord meetings July 16 and daily services at 11 am and 8 pm. The pastor and family have returned from North Carolina and request infant baptism for children. Members urged to support the revival and quarterly meeting.
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New Point
Plains
Evelyn Walters
Plains Church
North Carolina
Wotta Life in Africa and Local Social Notes
Vivid description of African life contrasts with domestic duties as a boy acts as nursemaid to his baby brother in harsh environments. Nearby, Bainbridge residents Mrs. W. L. Lamb and Mrs. Martin visited for two days, while Mrs. H. A. Derise Sr. remains ill but slowly improving.
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Africa
W. L. Lamb
Martin
Bainbridge
H. A. Derise
Buss Leaves Americus Trip Promises Quick Signups
Buss departs Americus on Tuesday July 14 and returns Saturday with many participants. See Mr Davis for details and make reservations by calling 149 between 6 and 8 PM before Sunday.
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Buss
Americus
Mr. Davis
Lakeland and Americus guests visit Pilchers
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Parker and Clarence Parker of Lakeland Florida. Mrs. Hattie Gainey and Julia Vorus of Americus were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pilcher on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bolton hosted Mrs. C. M. Williamson and daughter Ounita of Wilmington North Carolina for a week.
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W. J. Parker
Clarence Parker
Lakeland
Fla
Hattie Gainey
Julia Vorus
Americus
J. R. Pilcher
J. T. Bolton
C. M. Williamson
Ounita
Wilmington
N. C
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Southern
Bryan
F. H. Hines, Sr
Robin Hines
Miami, Fla
Alva Speer
Ochlochnee
Walter Jordan
Cobb
Samuel Gorton
England
America
Earl of Warwick
Massachusetts
Gorton
Plymouth Colony
Plymouth
Newport
Rhodes Island
Boston
William Thorpe
Thomas Arundel
Canterbury
Simon Magus
Samaria
Alphonsus M. Liguori
Simon
Peter and
Paul
Plains Methodist Circuit
Daytona
Florida
Nun Rael
Castori
Fletcher
Leslie
R. C. Ellis
G. C. Webb
Georgia
Empire Loan & Trust Company
Americus, Georgia
Court House
LaRue
Lincoln
E. T. Moore
Mr. Auto Owner
Tire Co
Quick Service Tire Co
Lamar Street
Americus, Ca
Jjudley’s
Pera Fjouse
Jack Perrin
Knockout Kid
Daniel Boone
Dorothy DeVore
Walter Hiers
Tully Marshall
Jimmie Adams
Priscella Bonner
Felix
Larry Lemon
Real Manchester Chambray
the Standard Dry Goods CO
Forsyth Street
Bank of Commerce
Americus, Ga
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