Georgia News Roundup Highlights Economic and Social Events
Georgia faces a $11 million educational funding crisis next year if more money is not found. Gasoline revenue for December outpaced 1948 by $1 million. Warner Robins church adds 22 new members. Schley County farmer Robert R. Bivens dies of a heart attack at 58 during a Sumter livestock sale. A traffic accident injures eight people near Rising Dawn during a funeral procession. Central railroad workers honor W. W. Hackett retiring after 51 years. Georgia and South Carolina governors join Masonry celebration in Augusta with 1000 plus attendees. Three young Black men charged with murder in Augusta’s Dec. 19 slaying of a Chinese merchant. two others sought. A 45-foot plastic-lined truck carrying 3000 gallons of water passes through Georgia en route to New York. James Clark of Cochran wrecks his new Macon auto within 30 minutes of purchase. Brooks E. Wigginton to study in Rome on a new landscape architecture scholarship.
Pre Marital Law In Georgia Fails To Stop Quick Weddings
Georgia's six month old pre marital blood test law draws praise from health officials for smooth operation but fails to curb impulsive marriages. Health officials estimate three days for blood tests. officials say the law serves its purpose while quickie marriages continue.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Health Department
E. L. Webb
State Laboratory
Christmas Fire Destroys Hydman Pa Business District
A Christmas tree fire grew into an inferno in Hydman Pennsylvania destroying the heart of the town of 1500. One person was missing and presumed dead as over three blocks of the business district and residences burned. Mayor Harden estimated damage at 500000 with other losses likely over 1 million. Hydman lies about 14 miles north of Cumberland Maryland.
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Hydman
Pennsylvania
Ernest Harden
Cumberland
Maryland
State probes thefts at East Point Warehouse under bond limits
The State Highway Department faces no financial loss if thefts from the East Point Warehouse stay under 100000 dollars. Auditor B E Thrasher Jr says a 100000 dollar blanket bond covers any employee. Warehouse watchman Lee Allgood is among four accused. Also reported are the death of W W Woolfolk in Jacksonville and an Air Force B 50 crash near Savannah killing eleven. Albany Journal owner William O Davis to edit paper starting January 1 with John H Crouch remaining as editor emeritus.
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Atlanta
State Highway Department
East Point
B. E. Thrasher Jr
Thrasher
Highway Department
Lee Allgood
William O. Davis
Albany Journal
John H. Crouch
Thomaston New Hospital To Be Headed by Supt of Rome
Chris J Neubert former Floyd hospital superintendent accepts administrator post at a new Thomaston hospital under construction. He will assume duties by January 15 with the 100 bed minimum capacity targeted and completion in 8 to 10 months. Floyd Hospital Authority has not named a successor.
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Thomaston New Hospital
Rome, Ga
Rome
Chris J. Neubert
Floyd Hospital
Thomaston Hospital
Neubert
Floyd Hospital Authority
Butts County Family Credits REA Electricity for Dairy Growth
The A L Weavers of Towaliga Georgia say electricity transformed their dairy farm with running water, automatic milkers and coolers now saving labor. They expect a country telephone within two years and a paved road two miles away aided by REA funding.
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Jackson
Butts County
A. L. Weavers
Towaliga
REA
Betty Ann
George
Central Georgia Electric Membership Corp
Hackett to Retire After 51 Years With Central of Georgia
W. W. Hackett, 71, assistant general passenger agent, will retire December 31 after 51 years with the Central of Georgia Railway. M. J. Wise, company president, issued the announcement. successor to be named later. Hackett, a Macon resident since 1917, helped found the Augusta Rotary Club and serves as Bible Jury Commissioner. He plans a Ft. Lauderdale visit before, likely, relaxing post‑retirement.
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Macon
Central of Georgia Railway Company
W. W. Hackett
Hackett
M. J. Wise
Railway
Edgefield
S. C
Central of Georgia
Union Station
Augusta
Augusta Rotary Club
Macon Chamber of Commerce
Macon Merchants Association
Vineville Presbyterian Church
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Coat returned to Macon couple after Christmas loss
Mr and Mrs Eugene Anderson of Macon worried after losing a fur coat bought for Christmas. An honest Macon citizen found the coat on the roadside within city limits and returned it, ending their worry.
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Eugene Anderson
Macon
Mr. Anderson
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