David King of Israel Anointed From Bethlehem's Flock
Samuel anoints David son of Jesse as future king at Bethlehem. The shepherd’s rise follows Saul’s line, with David gaining favor, defeating Goliath in youth, and later uniting Israel. His early life frames a ruler and poet whose faith, battles, and reforms shape a growing nation.
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Israel
Davi Betheleem
Jesse
Bethlehem
Samuel
Saul
Goleah
Gath
Jonathan
Michal
Ting
David
Judah
Ishbosheth
Jerusalem
Bathsheba
Uriah
Absolom
Solomon
B. C
Therd
Jehovah
Deborah
Borak
Gideon
Jephtha
Trbes
ENGLISHVILLE Social Roundup of Local Visitors and Trips
ENGLISHVILLE residents hosted and visited kin and friends across the area. Mr and Mrs Paul Carter and Joe McLendon joined Alva Carter at Reynolds. Atlanta guests O J English shared time with relatives. Numerous visitors from Americus Perry Andersonville and Macon dropped by to see Lydia English and other locals. Julia Duke returned from Columbus while Sara Smith stayed in Andersonville for revival services. Families including English Jones Lashley and Kleckley were noted across multiple outings and dinners.
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Paul Carter
Joe McLendon
Alva Carter
Reynolds
O. J. English
Atlanta
C. C. Gammage
Américus
Fannie Collins
Macon
Lydia English
Aubry Livingston
Ellaville
W. L. English
Russell English
A E, Bilis
Oglethorpe
Charlie Mangham
Thomaston
O. F. English
Perry
J. H. Jones
W. T. English
Lee Kleckley
Near Oglethorpe
Wash
Andersonville
Andersonville Baptist Church
J. T. Owen
Allman Powell
Owen
Joe Rooks
Sara Smith
J. W. Shealy
Bertha Kleckley
J. A. Gratigny
David Start and the Birth of a King
A Bethlehem upbringing shaped David with strong church ties and family virtue. His father Jesse, admired by the community, guided David toward industry and faith. Samuel’s selection revealed David’s readiness, and the scripture notes the spirit of Jehovah empowering him, making spirituality the key to his later success.
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David
Bethlehem
Israel
Bethlehen
Samuel
Jesse
Boaz
Ruth
God
Kingdom of
Local social notes from Butler and surrounding town guests
Wesley and Mrs. R. M. Si Mra, J. A. Heath and Baldwin host visiting relatives. Sam Walter Suggs and Henry Adams families, Miss Evetell Adams of Thomaston, and Luke Adams host guests. Haywood Allen family, J. A. Heath and W. J. Gilson households welcomed guests. Spinks family, Ruth Pound, and John Pound of Swainsboro visit. Mrs. D. W. Wilson suffers a fall and fracture. Relatives visit in Swainsboro, Florida, Atlanta, and Columbus towns.
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R. M. Si
J. A. Heath
Baldwin
Sam Walter Suggs
Henry Adams
Evetell Adams
Thomaston
Luke Adama
Haywood
Allen
Butler
W. J. Gilson
Louie Gilson
B. G. Perking
Lester Spink
Jlittle
Columbus
W. A. Spin
John Pound
Swainsboro
Ruth Pound
Lewis Garrett
Florida
Atlanta
D. W. Wilson
Local visitors and hometown updates in Norwich region
Norwich residents report returns from trips and visits as Miss Ida Leach leaves Cordele after visiting her aunt Mrs Homer McGinty. Miss Mary Lou Averett enjoyed a trip to Buena Vista. Martha and Ruth Turner completed visits to Columbus LaGrange Franklin Texas and others. Mrs L B McChargue planning Los Angeles residence. Ouida Averett visited Junction City. J B Gooley Gay Muthig and L D Hunter visited R L Turner family. Wesley Hays spent weekend with his children in Manchester. Homer McGinty of Cordele ill. Britt McChargue and W F Turner hosted visitors.
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Clark
Macon
Ida Leach
Homer McGinty
Cordelo
Mary Lou Averett
Buena Vista
Martha
Ruth Turner
Columbus
LaGrange
Franklin
Texas
McChargue
Los Angeles Calif
Ouida Averett
Junction City
J. B. Gooley
Gay Muthig
L. D. Hunter
R. L. Turner
Wesley Hays
Manchester
Cordele
Britt McChargue
Butler
W. FR. Turner
Labor Day Races at Lakewood Promises Thrills and Speed
Atlanta sees the first Labor Day auto races at Lakewood Park on September 4 with time trials at noon and races from 2 45 pm. The 30 mile feature race and 5 mile crash events headline a day of AAA sanctioned motorsport, with entries including Vieaux Fowler Worsham Orenduff Grich Johnston Redmond and others. Magnificent Lakewood adds boating picnics and midway amusements. autos free and gate 50 cents.
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Atlanta
Lakewood Park
American Automobile Association
Lloyd Vieaux
Ken Fowler
Joe Worsham
Vern Orenduff
Shorty Grich
Wen Johnston
Walt Johnston
Baby Gray
Pete Craig
Bert Hellmueller
Jackie Diamond
Red Redmond
Central of Georgia announces 1 cent per mile excursion
Central of Georgia Railway offers a 1 cent per mile excursion September 1 2 and 3 to all points on its network and joints on other railroads in the Southeast to Chicago Cleveland Detroit Toledo and Kansas City Return by September 9 1983 with a 25 percent reduction in Pullman fares Ask ticket agents for further information
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Central of Georgia Railway
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Toledo
Kansas City
Pullman
Central OF Georg Mailway
Local Social Notes From Thomaville And Nearby
Five points A and Horive end with aid Tom Kendrick wood of Thom prevently with Mra eeks Adams and guests of Misses dams at Thomas el and Lois Avery Renty of Misses Faw bert Davis Mr and and baby and Mrs rtvend guests. df wat Mrs Tom Kendrick and family Mr aid ester Bixemore of Butler spe t week with Mr and Mrs Henry II and' family Miss Mart Adams spent last week with relatives here. Mr Dock Burnon of Rhine was the Sunday guests of Rev and Mrs M T Gaultney Miss Emily Jarrell spent last week with Miss Ethel Jarrell. Mrs Nana Jarrell Mrs Henry Adams and Mr Clifford Adams were Thursday ghosts of Mr and Mrs Henry Jarrell Misses Lila and Mary Burgess have returned home after spending some time at Fitzgerald Mrs Ralph Bennett is spending the week with Mr and Mrs Clarence Bennett.
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Tom Kendwood
Thom
Mraeeks Adams
Dams
Thomas el
Lois Avery Renty
Fawbert Davis
Baby
Tom Kendrick
Aid Ester Bixemore
Butler
Henry II
Mart Adams
Dock Burnon
Rhine
M. T. Gaultney
Emily Jarrell
Ethel Jarrell
Nana Jarrell
Henry Adams
Clifford Adams
Henry Jarrell
Lila
Mary Burgess
Fitzgerald
Ralph Bennett
Clarence Bennett
Mrs Gaultney Called by Death
News of the death of Mrs. M. T. Gaultney Sr. spread Monday night shocking her many friends. She leaves husband Rev. M. T. Gaultney and children including Mrs. Dock Burdon Rhine, Tom Gaultney Macon, M. T. Gaultney Jr. Jesup, Eli Edgar Mercer Gaultney, and several daughters and relatives in this county. Community sympathy is extended.
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M. T. Gaultney
Our
Telly Jarrell
D. B. Byrd
George Parker
Frank Peterman
Turners Chapel Rev W R Lawhorn Sermons Inspire
Rev W R Lawhorn filled his regular appointment at Turners Chapel with Saturday and Sunday sermons that were described as very interesting and inspiring. He was accompanied by his wife and several friends. many locals were noted visiting and attending services, with multiple names mentioned among attendees and returning visitors. The record highlights improved Bible reading at the Saturday evening meeting and hopes for continued improvement.
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W. R. Lawhorn
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Goodrich Lofty
Golden’ Ply
Battle Motor CO
Butler, Ga
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Norwich News
Lakewood
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Turners Chapel
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Tulga, Olda
G. C. Spillers
L. J. Wainwright
G. R. Rogers
Mildred Spillers
Nora Spillers
R. A. Spillers
Otis Adams
Will Garrett
Jewel Garrett
Napoleon Garrett
Enoch Garrett
Clarence Ashery
E. D. Stringfield
Nettie Stringfield
Jackson Moore
John Spillers
Fred Cripe
Ma‘ton
Ethel Dunla
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