Rural letter carriers in Georgia endorse Harllee Branch for top postal post
Rural carriers of Georgia gathered in Atlanta on November 25 to back Harllee Branch for promotion to First Assistant Postmaster General, succeeding J C O Mahoney, who became a Wyoming senator. The column notes Branchs strong qualifications and the shift of duties under Howes, with confirmations by the Senate and pledges of support from Georgia carriers. It also mentions Howes elevating to first assistant and Branch succeeding him, plus hopes for continued postal service excellence.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Harllee Branch
J. C. O'Mahoney
Wyoming
J. B. Kendrick
Branch
Wm. W
Howes
General Howes
C. C. McDevitt
National Rural Letter Carrier
Washington
Harllee
Senate
Post Office
Pay Cut Extended for Federal Workers and Rural Carriers
President Roosevelt extended the 15 percent federal pay cut for six months to July 1 and proposed restoring one third next year to ten percent. The Labor Department found cost of living declines in 82 cities and Washington, while rural carriers faced higher costs and reduced equipment allowances. The speaker argued for maintaining a decent wage so carriers can support community welfare without compromising service.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Department of Labor
Washington
Gammage Sullivan Engagement Told in Moultrie News
Clarence M. Gammage of Moultrie announces engagement of daughter Gladys to Thomas Edward Sullivan of Edinboro Pa formerly Titusville Pa. Marriage date to be announced later. Brother Gammage longtime servant and cousin of G M Gammage recently retired and elected Mayor of Tonwood.
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Clarence Monroe Gammage
Moultrie
Gladys
Thoma Edward Sullivan
Edinboro
Titusville
Brother Gammage
G. M. Gammage
Tonwood
Past President Lamp Admitted to Veterans Hospital
A communication from Brother Benjamin L. Lamp of Whitesburg Georgia reports admission to Veterans Hospital No 4G Atlanta for treatment. He remains the first civil brother noted after an automobile accident more than eleven years ago, with previous column mentioning Brother Camp suffering ongoing injuries.
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Bro. Camp
Whitesburg
Benjamin L. Lamp
Veteran
Atlanta
Brother Camp
Message From Georgia Ladies' Auxiliary President
A formal appeal urges district officers to organize all counties and boost carrier participation. Plans for early district meetings, possibly February 22, are urged, with programs to attract carriers and families. Tribute is paid to Mrs. W. C. Johnston of Samarc county who died December 27, 1988, with sympathy extended to her family.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Georgia
R. L. C. Association
W. C. Johnston
Goggins
Samar County
T. A. Fletcher
Forsyth
Fletcher
Indies
Carriers’ Association
Bro. Johnson
Public Opinion on Butler High School Critique
A reader argues that public opinion often unfairly targets Butler High School, noting that harm typically stems from a few pupils. The letter urges praising neighbors and institutions to improve community conditions and prevent social ostracism.
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Butler High School
Girls 4-H Club Meets First Time This Year
The girls 4-H Club held their first meeting of the year on Tuesday January 9. They used a new stove purchased by the ladies 4-H Club of Butlee and praised its candy making quality.
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Butlee
Music pupils miss Mrs Edwards during illness
The music department notes with sadness that Mrs. Julian Edwards is out ill for several days. Pupils miss her studio sounds and cheerful presence while plans consider a trip to Atlanta to see Grand Opera, though no decision has been made yet.
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Julian Edwards
Edwards
Atlanta
First Grade Returns After Vacation and Snowy Week
The first grade reports happiness at returning to school after three weeks break. Several students had the mumps, and hope is expressed for Tom Chapman Jr Kathryn Amos and Virginia Ranow to return soon. The class notes snowmen health pictures and a Health Club star list. Miss Mary Gill joins as assistant teacher.
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Tom Chapman, Jr
Kathryn Amos
Virginia Ranow
Carolyn Brown
Billie Canada
Kathryn Childers
Clark Gill, Jr
Marael Hogg
Bob James
Carolyn Bazemore
Kathryn Culverhouse
Helen Mitchell
James
Louise Loyd
Martha Perkins
Elizabeth Windham
Mary Gill
Second Grade Attendance and Absences Report
Second grade notes several absences due to illness and other reasons. Attendance last week ranged from 13 to 17 with two students moved or out for health reasons. Enrollment stands at 22 as plans begin a unit on masks and a calendar snowman activity.
Third Grade School Reopens After Vacation
Officials note good enrollment but several pupils out with measles. Teachers express relief at return to work and hope the students recover quickly and return to class.
Fourth Grade Returns After Holidays With Absent Pupil List
A fourth grade class notes three weeks of Christmas break and lists absent students Clyde Amy Green Eula Posey Mamie and Maude Young. The roll of perfect spellers includes Mildr Montgomery Alice Moore Emma Rumph Annie Ranow Dorothy Hinton Frances Harris Julian Anglin Marie Parks and Ruth Locke.
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Clyde Amy Green
Eula Posey
Mamie
Maude Young
Mildr Montgomery
Alice Moore
Emma Rumph
Annie Annie Ranow
Dorothy Hinton
Frances Harris
Julian Anglin
Marie Parks
Ruth Locke
Fifth Grade resumes work after vacation loss of Agnes Dent
The Fifth Grade returns to class after a three week break with many absent due to illness. The group notes the departure of Agnes Dent who moved away. They completed two sets of food posters in Health and are making geraniums and butter cups for the art display. An improvement test in fractions challenged students to solve all 17 problems in eight minutes.
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Agnes Dent
Border
Christmas Holiday Ends for Sixth Grade
Sixth grade pupils return after holidays and note several absentees due to illness. Named students include George Hammock Luther Harvin Clinton Mott Frank Riley Pearl Posey and Louise Watkins. Several tests conducted this week.
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George Hammock
Luther Harvin
Clinton Mott
Frank Riley
Pearl Posey
Louise Watkins
Seventh Grade 1 Returns After Holidays At Butler
Back at school the seventh grade notes fewer absentees post holidays and welcomes Iona Ranow Louise Austin Inez Johnson and Roy Jinks. Students remark on blooming flowers and humorously suggest Santa's gifts fueled autograph books in the Butler room.
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Iona Ranow
Louise Austin
Inez Johnson
Roy Jinks
Santa
Eighth Grade Returns to School After Long Vacation
Eighth graders reluctantly return to school after a long vacation. The piece notes their hesitance and the transition back to routine, reflecting a cautious start to the new term.
Measles Absences End as Students Return and Lessons Continue
In a school report the eighth graders return after measles absences while Bert Shockley moves to Florida during the holidays. Clifford Montgomery answers Mr Brown’s Latin word for teacher with miser and the class recalls biblical tales Gideon Samson and Esther amid chapel songs and idle stories.
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Bert Shockley
Florida
Clifford Montgomery
Mr. Brown
Clifford
Gideon
Samson and
Delilah
Esther
Tenth Grade Junior Class Mourns Loss and Welcomes Absent Members
The junior class notes the return of members absent due to sickness and asks cooperation to help them catch up. They report the departure of Susie Mae Bone, a favored student, kind and diligent, whose memory the class cherishes as they mourn her death. Ruby and William Elliston have moved to Ellaville.
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Ruby
William Elliston
Ellaville
Susie Mae Bone
Susie Mae
Eleventh Grade Classroom Snippets And Quips
A list of students and teachers share brief humorous exchanges on study plans, paradoxes, grammar corrections, train rides, and jokes about fires, wrecks, engineers, energy, and definitions. Notable lines include Miss Luke on paradox, Filmore Bone about steamboat wharves, Frances Riley on fire safety wording, Pansy Riley after a wreck, and Joel Hollis on energizing tin cans.
Liquid Laxatives Promoted For Gentle Constipation Relief
Public health notes favor liquid laxatives over harsh preparations, warning against mineral drugs and emphasis on Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The guide advises reading labels, choosing a sensible dose, and gradually reducing usage once regular movement is achieved, highlighting senna as a safe natural laxative for children.
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Caldwell
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William Gray
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