Warm Springs museum to honor F D R at Little White House site
Georgia announces renovation of the former Miss Georgia Wilkins cottage into the Little White House Museum in Warm Springs. Funded by a 50 000 appropriation, the project includes a historical photo section and memento displays, with dedication set for April 12, 1961.
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K St . Dept. of
Sane
State of
Georgia
Atlanta
Ernest Vandiver
Georgia Wilkins
Warm Springs
Little White House
Henry Toombs
Georgia Hall
Meriwether County
Franklin Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Warm Springs Memorial
Georgia Department of Commerce
State Capitol
Campbell Exit Narrowed 1962 Georgia Governor Race
The withdrawal of Commissioner of Agriculture Phil Campbell from gubernatorial consideration shifts momentum to Lt. Gov. Garland Byrd. Campbell’s exit removes rivals who backed both Byrd and Campbell, leaving Byrd and ex-Gov. Marvin Griffin as the leading contenders with Arnall and Mitchell as fringe candidates. Byrd has built strong support since emerging as a major figure.
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Phil Campbell
Garland Byrd
Campbell
Byrd
the Tribune
Georgia
Marvin Griffin
Ellis Arnall
Mitchell
Ernest Vandiver
Georgia Seeks Okay to Graze Soil Bank Land
Gov. Vandiver appeals to Secretary Benson to permit drought hit Georgia farmers to graze lands under soil bank contracts. He cites prolonged drought since summer causing severe grazing forage and water shortages and the risk of losing livestock without aid.
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Georgia
Vandiver
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
Soil Bank
Agriculture Secretary
Eight Practical Ways To Put Christ Back In Your Christmas
Practical guide urges faithful action this season with eight steps. Attend church services, give beyond family, write heartfelt notes, reach out to the lonely, donate through churches, invite a foreign student to dinner, provide a discreet leash gift to the minister, and thank God for ability to give rather than receive.
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Christ
WOW to Sponsor Christmas Tree Program Dec 22
Butler Camp No 1428 and Women of Woodcraft Court No 1605 sponsor a Christmas tree program on December 22 at the Community Club House. Families and children are invited with each child asked to bring a gift not exceeding 50 cents. State Manager Paul Jones and National Activity Director Ernestine Adams will attend alongside members for the holiday event.
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Butler Camp
Woodcraft Court
Paul Jones
Ernestine Adams
Funeral Services for John T. Jones Held Sunday Afternoon
John Thomas Jones, 1894 born retired farmer, died Saturday at Goodwill Nursing Home Macon after a two year illness. Funeral conducted by Rev T Brown at Goddard's Reynolds. interment Mt Zion Lutheran. Pallbearers named. survivors include three uncles and three aunts. Goddard Funeral Home in charge.
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John Thomas Jones
Goodwill Nursing Home
Macon
Jones
Macon County
J. G. and
Verona Peters Jones
Taylor County
Rev. T. Brown
Lebanon Baptist Church
Goddard
Reynolds
Mt. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Charles Sanders
George Lee
Ferrell Lee
Homer Chapman
T. E. Massey
W. A. Peters
J. T. Bridges
A. G. Green
Sara Peters
Goddard Friedal Home
Church Builds Life Size Manger Scene On Lawn
Members of Congressional Methodist Church near Birmingham Alabama plan a realistic manger scene on the church lawn. Real animals will accompany life size figures. The display, arranged with help from Alexander Nunn of The Progressive Farmer, includes a shed being built and will be lit nightly through the Christmas season.
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Congressional Methodist Church
Alexander Nunn
Ala
Birmingham
Gift Caravan Brings Cheer to Milledgeville Hospital
Georgia's second mass outpouring of Christmas gifts visited Milledgeville State Hospital with Gov. and Mrs. Vandiver in attendance. The Georgia Municipal Association organized the drive with Mayor Charles A. Cowan of Cartersville chairing the event as trucks and cars from across the state delivered thousands of wrapped presents to about 12 000 patients.
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Milledegeville
Georgia
Dig
Betty Vandiver
Vandiver
Ga. Municipal Assn
Chas. A. Cowan
Cartersville
M-Day
GMA
Fickling Masonic Lodge Collects Toys for Taylor County Children
Members of the Fickling Masonic Lodge in Butler are gathering toys for needy Taylor County children this Christmas. Donations can be arranged by contacting Al Fehring O C Keen Jr or W B Gained or by delivering toys to the Clerk's office in the Butler Court House.
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Fickling Masonic Lodge
Butler
Taylor County
al Fehring
O. C. Keen, Jr
W. B. Gained
Court House
Christmas Party at Trinity Church Observed
Community Christmas tree and carol singing hosted by Trinity Church on December 17 at 8:00 PM. Attendees should bring a wrapped package for gift exchange.
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Trinity Church
Reynolds to Hold Jan 3 1961 Mayor Aldermen Election
The Reynolds Georgia Mayor and Council call a January 3 1961 municipal election to fill the mayoral vacancy caused by Joe Goodroe resignation and to elect two aldermen for three year terms. Candidates must be 25, registered voters, and city residents for one year. Polls open 9 AM to 3 PM.
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Joe Goodroe
Reynolds
J. W. Windham
Henry Hobbs
City of
Georgia
Six Georgians Die In Weekend Traffic Toll
At least six persons died in Georgia weekend accidents. Near Albany two students, Vernon Mann and Hiram Baggett, both 19 and 20, died when a car hit a utility pole on U S Highway 19. Willie Frank Brown, 20, of Calhoun, died when his car overturned six miles south of Dalton. Earlier, 3 year old James Franklin Love was struck and killed in Columbus. Friday night fatalities included Selma Dent, 46, of Wrightsville and Jack Greene, 39, of Covington.
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Georgia
Albany
U. S. Highway 19
Vernon Douglas Mann
Hiram E. Baggett
Mann
Willie Frank Brown
Calhoun
Rte. 4
Dalton
Columbus
James Franklin Love
Selma Dent
Wrightsville
Jack Dempsey Greene
Covington
Rte. 2
Decay in Moral Fiber Warns Nation by Senator Talmadge
In Atlanta Senator Herman E. Talmadge warns that moral decay threatens constitutional government. He cites rising divorce, drunkenness, and profligate spending while urging a return to belief in God, capitalistic reward for work, and checks and balances in government.
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Herman
Atlanta
Gps
Georgia
U. S
Herman E. Talmadge
America
Greece
Rome
Sen. Talmadge
United States
Taylor County Schools Christmas Holidays
All Taylor County schools will be closed from Wednesday December 21 and resume classes Monday January 2 for Christmas holidays.
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Taylor County
Kennedy Names Rusk Secretary of State and Stevenson U N Ambassador
President elect John Kennedy announced Dean Rusk as Secretary of State and Adlai Stevenson as United Nations ambassador. He also named Rep. Chester Bowles as undersecretary of state with Robert n. Kennedy praising the trio and outlining aims of peace freedom and a just life.
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Dean Rusk
Adlai Stevenson
U. N
Kennedy
Chester Bowles
Dem. Com
Palm Beach
Fla
John Kennedy
U. S
Chesiter Bowles
D-Conn
Rusk
Cherokee County
Rockefeller Foundation
Stevenson
Illinois
Bowles
India
Kernmedy
Macon Co. Man Dies of Wounds Funeral Sunday
A 50 year old Ideal man Henry LeCurtis Meadows died from shotgun wounds at his home near noon Saturday. Police say the death appears personal safety related though the exact details are unclear. Meadows worked for the State Highway Dept and had lived in Macon County 19 years. Funeral services were held at Ideal Baptist Church with Rev. H. H. Gregory officiating. burial in Red Hill Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Emma Lou Dukes, three daughters Mary Emma, Christine, and Mrs. M. P. Ray, two sons Henry L. Meadows Jr. and H. C. Meadows, a brother Willie Meadows, and one grandchild. Funeral Home of Montezuma handled arrangements.
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M. E. Mills
Henry LeCurtis Meadows
Mills
Macon County
W. T. Jolly
Meadows
State Highway Dept
Ideal Baptist Church
Ideal Baptist
H. H. Gregory
Red Hill
Emma Lou Dukes
M. P. Ray
Mary Emma Meadows
Christine Meadows
Ideal
Henry L. Meadows Jr
H. C. Meadows
Oglethorpe
Supper at Cross Roads Community House Saturday Night
Community House hosts a December 17 supper from 6 to 8 PM with chicken and dressing plates and hot dogs, tea or coffee, and desserts. Proceeds fund Well being repairs and community house upkeep, with entertainment promised.
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Cross Roads Community House
John W. Ship Dies in Butler at 70
John W. Ship 70, of Hiram Georgia, died of a heart attack at 2:30 am Monday in Butler. A longtime member of Hiram Baptist Church and Men's Bible Class teacher for 25 years, he was active in local farming and livestock trade. Funeral services were held at Hiram Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon. survivors include his wife and one son.
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John W. Ship
Butler
Burge Convicted in Morals Charge in Macon Trial
Chester Burge, a wealthy Macon businessman, was found guilty of a morals charge and sentenced to five to ten years in prison. The jury deliberated 45 minutes before delivering the verdict. Judge Oscar Long set the minimum at five years.
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Macon
Chester Burge
Oscar Long
Burge
Bibb County
Burger
John Burge
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Together Magazine
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J. T. Jones
Milledgeville
Fickling Masonic Lodge Gathering Toys For Co. Children
Murray A Chappell
State Office Building
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Macon Co
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