Convention Highlights From Georgia Rural Letter Carriers
The Georgia Rural Letter Carriers column reports a successful Atlanta convention with 500 plus attendees and a goal of over 600. Highlights include remarks by Congressman Wood and Ramspeck, a Lakewood Park outing, a large Monday banquet, and a Tuesday session featuring J. W. Cole and visiting postal officials who were made honorary members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Henderson
Fifth District
Gordon H. Thompson
Thomas G. Walters
Ninth District
John S. Wood
W. H. Cannon
Robert Ramspeck
Ramspeck
Civil Service Committee
House
Wood
Post Offices and Post Roads Committee
Lakewood Park
Georgia Power Company
Coney Islaand
Inspirational address honors carriers and officers at convention
The address recounts the struggles and achievements of carriers over the past year and notes the officers labored hard for the association. Brother Ables attended and was invited to return next year. Reports showed zealous work and gratitude for widespread cooperation, echoed by the membership report in today’s columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Ables
Bro. R. W. Hightower
Bro
J. W. Timmerman
Stockton
Lanier County
Eighth District Association
Dues Rise Follow Convention Resolutions Adopted
The convention urged dues increase to 3.50 including National Rural Letter Carrier subscription. Members save 50 cents yearly as dues and weekly publication cost are bundled. Memorial services led by E A Sexton moved attendees to reflect on lasting remembrance. Officers were reelected. J W Timmerman succeeds R W Hightower. Valdosta to host next year’s convention likely July 22 23 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdosta
Valdosta Convention Draws Large Attendance and Growth
Attendees at the Valdosta convention expressed strong satisfaction and pledged to return next year. Retired carriers formed a sizable presence, with many former leaders listed on the register and urged to provide ongoing counsel. The Ladies Auxiliary reported a substantial membership gain and praised President Mrs. T. A. Fletcher for leadership, as new officers were elected and thanked for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro
J. W. Cole
Dallas
Bro. Cole
Ladies’ Auxiliary
T. A. Fletcher
Fletcher
M. A. Edwards
N. F. Land
Jackson
A. G. Adams
Aure
W. H. Cannon
Telegraph Arrival Delights UF From Miami Beach
Mrs Wall and I traveled from Atlanta to find a telegram awaiting UF from our son in law at Miami Beach Pin angounee.
Grandchild arrival brightens Middleton family week
We became grandparents Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock a fine eight-pound girl. The breth ren at the convention praised the family, and upon returning home we found this joyous news. Our daughter Kathryn Middleton assisted the secretary at the Savannah convention and was fondly remembered by friends. Both mother and baby are reported well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleton
Kathryn
Savannah
Resolutions From Georgia Rural Letter Carriers Convention
The resolutions committee reports at the Georgia Rural Letter Carriers Association annual convention in Atlanta July 23 and 24 1984. They praise leaders and the Atlanta Journal's support, back a widow’s annuity bill, endorse Gray Meeks for national secretary, urge highway board action on rural routes, and request mail order catalogs be sent unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
National Board of Control
GH. Thompson
T. A. Kennedy
C. C. Wall
Atlanta Journal
C.C. Wall
Ladies’ Auxiliary
National Association
Indorsing Gray Meeks
State Highway Board
Hayden-Cartwright
Georgia
Hotel Ansley
L. G. Henderson
Fifth District
R. L. C. Association
What Does My Hand Tell
This piece discusses four hand positions the wide open hand for life the relaxed hand with thumb on forefinger for thought the curved hand for affection and the closed fist for will It warns that hiding truth in the hand weakens character and urges readers to stop such habits for strength.
Convention Attendees Include Notables and Organizations
The list of participants at the convention features Dr. W Knight Luke Arnold U L F Livingston T A Kennedy and Mrs M A Edwards among others with names such as Robert Ramspeck Sears Roebuck and Co George Berkey and his orchestra J W Cole Ralph Ables Dr Felton Williams Paul Lindsey plus Park Hall Southeastern Fair Association Georgia Power Co and Convention Bureau officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Knight
Luke Arnold
U. L, F. Livingston
T. A. Kennedy
M. A. Edwards
A. G. Adamtis
Robert Ramspeck
J. S. Wood
Sears, Roebuck & Co
George Berkey
His Orchestra
J. W. Cole
Ralph Ables
Felton Williams
Paul Lindsey
Park Hall
Southeastern Fair Association
Georgia Power Co
Peeler
Convention Bureau
Hand Reading Chart Offer From Alice Denton Jennings
Instructions describe hand analysis dividing fingers thumb and palm into spiritual mental and material parts. Reader can send hand print with name address and 10 cents to receive a personal chart from Studios Alice Denton Jennings at 14 Roswell Road Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Denton Jennings
Roswell Road
Atlanta
121 Years Old Georgia Negro Enjoys Century of Progress Exposition
Uncle Butler Wilson Butler born March 10 1818 in Saluda District South Carolina is 121 and recalls prewar days as the best with abundant food and well cared for plantations. He accompanied M S Potter Nashville GA lawyer from Chicago after three weeks at the fair and plans an upcoming airplane trip but prefers returning home to Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Chicago
Wilson Butler
Wm. Butler
George Butler
General Gilliam
South Carolina
Trenton
South Carolina Historical Society
Uncle Butler
Saluda
M. S. Potter
Nashville
Potter
Mr. Potter
Also Mentioned on This Page
R.L.C
C. Cc. Wall
Ellaville, Ga
Sec
Treas
Ie Convention Bureau
Thompson
Sweethart
Ansley Hotel
Ralph E. Ables
Natonal
Thomas A. Kenney
George Bekey
The
Ansley
Martin
Johnson
Central Accounting Office
Alabama
Bro. E. A. Sexton
Stone Mountain
Resolutions Committee
Lake Burton
Rabun County
Neel Gap
Calnennhe
Dahlonega
Chattahoochee
Habersham
Hall
Lake Rabun
Tallulah Gorge
Clarksville
Clayton
Blairsville
Helen
Mountain City
Tallulah Falls
Cornelia
Gainesville
Standard Oil
Standard Okl Company
Kentucky
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