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Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1922

Page

3

Richland High Closes Big Year

Richland May 31 The graduating exercises at the school auditorium marked the best year in Richland high school history. Judge R C Bell delivered the literary address before nineteen graduates as the stage themed in green and white with florals. Diplomas were handed by N C Coffin and Frank Morgan won the Cranford prize. graduates included Susie Lee Barnum Maude Alice Barnum Bernice Brown Marie Norris Mildred Childs Frankie Morgan and others.

Richland Richland High School R. C. Bell Albany Superior Court Cairo Ninteen Mallory Eleanor Turner Bernice Brown Maud Alice Barnum Mary Chappell Mildred Childs Marie Norris Susie Lee Barnum Frankie Morgan N. C. Coffin Judge Bell H. B. Nicholson Franki Morgan Crantford Maude Alice Barnum Florrie Morton Annie Lee Saunders Nannie Mae Holloman Maude Statham Pearl Suddath Horace Hogg Willis Strickland Lyle

Rain Alters Baccalaureate Sermon At Local Baptist Church

Despite heavy rain the Baptist church hosting the baccalaureate service was crowded Sunday night. Elder W. H. Crouse of Cordele delivered the sermon as Worthington Worthington Redmond and Sam Bryant were among the graduates or attendees named in the report.

Seven Ears of Corn Found Under One Shuck

Cordele Georgia May 31 J T Ruf a progressive small farmer in southeast Crisp reports a freak of corn from last year’s crop. A single fully developed ear had six partially formed ears beneath one shuck all attached around a central cob forming a seven ear cluster. Discovery occurred in the barn recently.

Cordele J. T. Ruf Crisp

Cordele Ships Ninth Car of Beans and Cucumbers

Cordele sent away its ninth solid car of beans and cucumbers today. Less than car lots will total about nine more. Crisp county beans brought a premium of forty cents a hamper in distant markets Monday. Others sold for sixty, while Crisp county selected brought a dollar. Grading and packing influenced good prices for local truckers.

Cordele Crisp County

Republicans Agree On Cloture In Senate Reform

Washington May 31 Republican senators commit to an amendment to the senate rule for limited debate. The conference decided to draft and press a new cloture rule by a 32 to 1 vote aiming to curb debating time.

Washington Senate Republican Conference

Legion Minstrels Rehearsal Tonight at Carnegie Library

A full rehearsal of the American Legion minstrel group is set for tonight at 7 30 at the Carnegie Library. Attendance is urged as costume measurements will be taken. Roles are assigned and organizers anticipate a rare treat for Americus on June 15 at Rylander Theatre.

Miss Louise Dudley to visit Americas after Oklahoma stay

Miss Louise Dudley will arrive in Americas on June 15 to be guest of Miss Elizabeth Sheffield and Miss Hulet Humber. She has spent the past year with her parents in Miama Oklahoma and recently earned a high school diploma. Friends here plan a cordial welcome.

Louise Dudley Macon Dudley Miama Okla Americas Elizabeth Sheffield Hulet Humber Miss Dudley Miama High School

Lakeland man Bennett Williams returns to Americus for new state job

Bennett Williams, long in the auto supply business in Lakeland Florida, returned to Americus today to be with his parents Mr and Mrs Lester Williams. He has accepted a position with the State Highway department.

Bennett Williams Lakeland Fla Americus Lester Williams Williams State Highway Department

Pupils Enact Union History at Grammar School

A patriotic pageant by seventh grade pupils and helpers at the Grammar School featured Indian costumes, Columbus, Uncle Sam, Columbia, and Liberty characters. The program included a flag procession, “America” song, 48 state flags, and a health crusade knighting. Prizes awarded for weight gain and flowers. play by Helen Witt postponed to a graduation morning.

Ella Polk Littletes C. C. Robertson Columbus Uncle Sam Wilbur Sellars Columbia Frances Castleberry Liberty Jeanette Slappey Betsy Ross Sarah Cannon Shipp George Washington el Thrieda Physioc America Red Cross Sumter County Council of Safety Carl Minor Charlottee Sparks Helen Witt

Grammar school exercises at high school auditorium

Exercises of the Grammar school will be held at the high school auditorium at 10 o'clock.

Rotary Luncheon Showcases Prize Winners Speech Recital

Rotarians enjoyed a luncheon featuring Miss Emma Chapman's dancing class and prize speeches by Frank Wright who won first and William Mathis who took second in the Americas high school declamation contest. George Ellis chairs a joint committee with Kiwanis and Lions to host visiting autos tour groups next Wednesday. The club postpones noon meeting for a joint dinner that evening.

Rotarians Emma Chapman Florence Fort Cordelia Hooks Elizabeth Peele Inez Morgan Frank Wright William Mathis Rotary Americas High School George Ellis Kiwanis Lions Clubs Americus Rotary Club

Local Notes Show Town Gossip And Travel Plans

May 31. Ruth Clark returns to Louisville after a visit with sister Mrs S G Wooten. Laslie Wade visits Lamar with her mother Mrs J W Clapton. R J Sims hosts a prom party for Union High graduates. F G Clark and wife depart for Norman Park for the summer. Mary Carter returns from Macon. Lena Lightfoot and Lois Williams back from Andrew College. Lota Speer visiting brother J S Speer in Dahlonega. Kenneth Hines returns from two weeks near Jackson. G W Hutchinson family back from Adrian after illness of brother's wife. she died and was buried. Alice Rowan Johnson and son visit the Hutchinson home in Nashville. Loyace Williams returns from Cuthbert. No church services due to rain. Rev G W Hutchinson and wife head to Macon for Wesleyan school.

Norman Park Mary Carter Macon Sam Carter Lena Lightfoot Lois Williams Andrew College Miss Williams Lota Speer J. S. Speer Dahlonega Speer Kenneth Hines Jackson G. W. Hutchinson Adrian Mr. Hutchinson Nashville Loyace Williams Cuthbert Wesleyan College

Ansley's Silk Sale Ad Heads to Page Four

Ansley's silk sale is advertised for Thursday with details and pricing listed on page four of the paper. The brief notice directs readers to see the advertisement on that page for all offers and conditions.

Ansley Ansley’s

Printing services ad from Times Recorder department

The Job Printing Department of the Times-Recorder offers envelope and letter head stock and display type for clear, attractive impressions. They provide assistance in preparing office forms booklets and pamphlets, with writing layout and printing services.

the Times-Recorder

Lost Classifieds Offer Brief Paper Clues

A brief, humorous note on the Times-Recorder classified pages describing typical listings. It mentions eggs for sale butter wanted items lost and found rooms for rent houses wanted and clerk job ads. It emphasizes two cents a word and repeat word charges.

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