State Health Dept Urges Immunization of Children
The State Health Department advises immunizing children against diphtheria typhoid smallpox whooping cough and other communicable diseases. Dr T Sellers notes most vaccines should be up to date for the new school year and urge parents to consult doctors or the county health nurse for details. The Taylor County Health Nurse is available Wednesdays and Saturdays to discuss planning and prompt immunization.
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T.sellers
State Stingth Department
Sellers
Georgia
Taylor County
Holder Family Retires After 59 Years At Jackson Herald
Mr and Mrs John N Holder editors of the Jackson Herald announce retirement after 59 years. Tom Williams of Jefferson and W E Matthews of Gainesville to publish and edit the paper with Williams as editor. Holder held civic roles, Georgia Legislature service, and highway commissioner duties. New editor Williams previously led Mill Whistle at Jefferson Mills. Eph Matthews from Gainesville joins as publisher.
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Commerce, Ga
John N. Holder
Jackson Herald
Herald
Tom Williams
Jefferson
W.E. Matthews
Gainesville
Williams
Holder
University of Georgia
Phi Beta Kappa
Georgia
Jefferson Mills, Inc
Mill Whistle
Eph Matthews
Hoschton
Oldest Landmark in Starkesville Destroyed by Fire
A Tuesday afternoon blaze destroyed the Abner Green house in Starkesville Lee County the oldest landmark in the area until the county seat moved to Leesburg in 1872. The fire started in the kitchen flue as supper was being prepared by long time occupants.
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Starkesville
Lee County
Leesburg
Abner Green
Baldy
Talmadge Poised for Broad, Strong Leadership in Georgia
Governor Talmadge plans a four year term with decisive actions. He held discussions with state department heads to address issues and project a progressive administration. He opposed public funding for the Jekyll Island bridge and intervened to quell feuds, signaling firmer personal leadership.
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Jekyll Island
Great Rejoicing in London Over Birth of 6 Pound Princess
London reports a six pound princess born to Princess Elizabeth on Tuesday at a grand central residence. Four doctors attended the birth and issued a bulletin noting both mother and child well. The girl, third in line to the throne after Elizabeth and Prince Charles, was born at 5 30 am EST.
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London
Elizabeth
Prince Charles
Card of Thanks for Annie Laura Turner
The Turner family gratefully acknowledges the many friends who sent expressions of sympathy and floral designs during Annie Laura Turner's illness and death. Special thanks are extended to their many white friends for their consoling words and kindness. Robert Lee Turner and Family.
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Annie Laura Turner
Robert Lee Turner
Parole Looms for Convict After Guilty Plea on Thefts
George Morris Jr. of Macon pleaded guilty to two more burglaries in Bibb County Superior Court. Judge Phil Anderson suspended five year terms on both counts, clearing indictments and paving the way for parole from the Meriwether county public works camp where he served.
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Macon
George Morris Jr
Meriwether County
Morris
Meriwether
George A. Huddleston
Greenville
Bibb County
Phil Anderson
Anderson
Meriwether Camp
Highway 41 Motorcade Plans Revealed for 2100 Mile Run
The U S Highway 41 Association announced a 2100 mile motorcade from Miami Florida to Copper Harbor Michigan. Harvey Brown said the 10 day trip could be canceled if world events prove unsafe and a dedication event is slated for Stephen Foster Memorial Park White Springs Florida on October 4.
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Macon
Miami
Fla
Copper Harbor
Mich
Lake Superior
Harvey Brown
Stephen Foster
White Springs
Segregation on Buses Up to Drivers, Court Rules
Atlanta police court rules enforcement of Georgia segregation laws on buses and trolleys rests with the driver. An 18 year old Negro was charged after a white woman moved seats. driver reported the incident and the youth was jailed before charges were dismissed. The judge said operators must request seating adjustments and notify police if refused. Preliminary plans for a new 159000 baseball park are being studied at Columbus.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Frank White
Columbus
Columbus Youth Vanishes While Mother Shops in Atlanta
An 11 year old Columbus boy, William Ward, vanished from a downtown Atlanta store while his mother shopped. His handbag with payroll checks remained found in a store restroom, but no trace of the boy yet. Police fear foul play and suspect he may have been lured away.
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Atlanta
College Park
Columbus
William Ward
Hazel Ward
Sonny
Jack L. Cain
Mercer University Summer Graduation Set for August 20
Macon Ga August 20 the Mercer University summer graduation will be held on the campus in the Willingham Chapel. Diploma awards and the baccalaureate service will be combined in one morning ceremony at 11 30 led by Dr Spright Dowell Mercer president. Rev Harold McManus will deliver the sermon and address.
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Macon
Mercer University
University
Willingham
Mercer
Tattnall Square Baptist Church
Spright Dowell
Harold McManus
Roberts School of Christianity
University to Open Negro Center at Columbus
A state first off campus Negro center will open at Columbus on Sept. 25 as announced by W H Shaw Muscogee District Superintendent of Education. A director will be named by Sept. 1 and registration will start Sept. 19.
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Columbus
W. H Shaw
Muscogee
Shaw
Thomaston Veteran Claims Diabetic Abuse by Atlanta Police
W. C. Bonds, a 40 year old Thomaston cloth folder and World War II veteran, says he lost consciousness at Union Bus Station and woke in an Atlanta jail. He alleges denial of medical aid during an insulin shock and says his diabetic cards were ignored. City officials later apologized and dismissed the case from records.
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Thomaston
Wm. C. Bonds
Union
Atlanta
Bond
Lawson General Hospital
Lawson General
Grady Hospital
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State Health Department
AOL
Security
Mastrity Mills
Wee Ren
Emory F. Parr
Reynolds, Ga
John Holder
Talmadge
U. S. Highway 41 Association
Negro Center
Logue’s Inc
Gingham
Upson County
Thomaston, Ga
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