Senators Speak at Postmaster Conv. in Macon
Georgia delegates gather in Macon for the Georgia branch of the National League of District Postmasters annual convention. Senator Walter George and Representative Robert Ramspeck headlined sessions with speakers from state and city offices, culminating in the Thursday morning program and electing officers for 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Walter ¥. George
Robert Ramspeck
Georgia
Congress
The
National League of District Postmasters
Claude M. Proctor
Summit
Dempsey Hotel
Charles L. Bowden
W. A. Patillo
L. S. Trimble
Chamber of Commerce
Silas Johnson
Mulberry Street Methodist Church
Ira T. McLemore
Graymount
Paul L. Miles
Metter
L’bertie Rushing
Newborn
Mary R. Cox
Atlanta
George Clary
W. T. Anderson
Macon Telegraph
J. L. Rountree
Emanuel County
Claudelle Bryan
Philomath
George
Proctor
C. M. Rhodes
Herbert Smart Army Air Base
Hugh Peterson
Riley
Tom Nevils
Clayton
R. A. Forrest
Toccoa Falls
Anne C. Hayes
Mansfield List
Charles E. Benns
Tom Vevils
Claxton
Mellie Pitts
Ruth D. Mclure
Acworth
W. D. Bennett
Molena
Agnes McGahee
Dearing
Roosevelt Says He Will Accept If Nominated by Party
President Roosevelt announced at a White House news conference that if the Democratic convention nominating him for a fourth term carried out the call, he would accept reluctantly but as a good soldier and would serve if elected. He noted that many convention delegates are legally bound to back him.
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Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Robert E. Hannegan
Democratic National Committee
Murad
The
United States
Windham Named Chief Nurse at Robins Field Hospital
Lt. Rheba Windham, 22, of Reynolds, named principal chief nurse of the RAF Regional Hospital at Robins Field, the Air Service Command’s second largest hospital. A Reynolds High School alumna, she graduated from Middle Georgia Hospital School of Nursing in 1941 with first honors and joined the Army Nurse Corps in 1943.
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Rheba M. Windham
Reginolds
RAF
Robins Field
Air Service Command
Lt. Windham
Taylor County
A. D. Windham
Reynolds High School
Middle Georgia Hospital School of Nursing
Macon
Georgia University Hospital School of Nursing
Augusta
Windham
Army
Cochran Field
Robins Field Hospital
Train Crew Member Breaks Leg In Jump From Box Car
Mr W T Kendrick of Macon a brakeman on a local freight train broke his left leg Tuesday when he jumped from a runaway box car to escape what could have been more serious injuries. The accident occurred near the Reid Lumber Company as crew prepared to leave empty cars. Kendrick was rushed to the local hospital for emergency first aid.
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W. T. Kendrick
Macon
Reid Lumber Company
Kendrick
Mt Nebo Church Sets Annual Meeting Next Sunday
Mt Nebo Primitive Baptist Church holds its annual meeting next Sunday. Bethlehem church members will visit Mt Nebo during this event. Elder W. H. Hancock of Bethlehem and Elder M. A. Hall of Mt Nebo extend a cordial invitation to all attendees with further visits planned for August.
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Mt. Nebo
Lost bill folder at Dean Theater found
Found near the Dean Theater about ten days ago a bill-folder containing several dollars. The owner may reclaim by describing the property and paying this advertisement. L. R. Dean, Proprietor.
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Dean Theater
L. R. Dean
Revival Services at Antioch Church Begin Sunday
Revival services begin Sunday at 11 30 a m at Antioch Baptist church with T E Bush of Colquitt leading the singing. Bush is a highly regarded pianist and song leader in the South and is blind yet has mastered the craft.
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Antioch Baptist Church
T. E. Bush
Colquitt
South
Revival services and choir urged at Antioch Baptist Church
Rev J H Stanford invites all county residents to attend revival at Antioch Baptist Church. Two daily services begin at 11 30 AM and 8 PM with a young people's choir practice at 8. A repainted church with improved pews aims to create a welcoming Christian atmosphere.
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Mr. Bush
Catheer
J. H. Stanford
Antioch
Antioch Baptist Church
Six White Men to Pre Induction Exam Next Thursday
Six Tay lor county white men will leave for Ft McPherson for pre induction physical examination next Thursday July 20. Those selected include James Darby Kirksey Lynwood Franklin Harvey T J Parker Thomas Edward Caldwell Benjamin Robert King Harvey Samuel Callier.
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Taylor County
Ft. McPherson
James Darby Kirksey Lynwood Franklin Harvey
T. J. Parker Thomas Edward Caldwell Benjamin Robert King Harvey Samuel Callier
Ft. Benning
The
Herald
Reynolds Baptist Revival Under Pastor Hoats This Week
Revival services at Reynolds Baptist church continue through next Sunday evening led by Pastor W B Hoats. The church invites all residents to attend as many meetings as possible.
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Reynolds Baptist Church
W. B. Hoats
Taylor County Camp Meeting Underway
The 1944 Taylor County Camp meeting began last Thursday and continues through next Sunday night. President M J Wood says this year may exceed previous camps in attendance and interest. Evangelist Dwight H Ferguson of Cardington Ohio preaches his first Georgia camp message on Gods Eternal Past and Eternal Future. Other evangelists include S F Andrews of Macon and Miss Anna McGie of Ft Valley with a strong team of musicians and Young People leaders. An offering raised 1272 dollars for next year and improvements with expectant total near two thousand, amid a budget much smaller than nearby Indian Springs Campground.
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Taylor County
M. J. Wood
Campground Trustee Board
Dwight H. Ferguson
Cardington
Ohio
Georgia
Ferguson
Deep South
Christian and Missionary Alliance
S. F. Andrews
Macon
Anna McGie
Ft. Valley
Andrews
McGie
W. F
Bill) Parrish
Nashville
Folks Huxford
Homerville
Collis Hamil
Langdale
Ala
Joan Marvin Cox
Butler
Indian Springs Campground
Taylor Camp
Thirteen New Members Added To Butler Baptist Church
Thirteen members were added to the Butler Baptist church at baptismal services Sunday night led by Rev. W. B. Heats. New members received by letter and baptism include Mrs. Jim Benson Carol Bazemore Harold Bazemore Earl Dunn Kathryn Spivey Billy Pool Phillip Sutton Marie Borom Cynthia Bush Preston Childs Neva Nell Blair June Cooke Christine Ingram.
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Butler Baptist Church
W. B. Heats
Jim Benson
Carol Bazemore
Harold Bazemore
Earl Dunn
Kathryn Spivey
Billy Pool
Phillip Sutton
Marie Borom
Cynthia Bush
Preston Childs
Neva Nell Blair
June Cooke
Christine Ingram
Quarterly Conference Set for Howard Church Friday
Rev A W Rees district superintendent announces the Third Quarterly Conference for the Butler charge of the Methodist church to be held at the Howard Methodist church Friday July 14.
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Howard Church
A. W. Rees
Butller Charge
Methodist Church
Howard Methodist Church
Pendergrast Dies Suddenly in Columbus While Visiting Relatives
Mr J A Pendergrast Reynolds prominent citizen died almost instantly in Columbus after a Tuesday night illness He formerly headed Reynolds High School English Department and was noted for English and literature His widow and son John of Denver Colorado survive with remains later buried in Newnan Funeral arrangements pending.
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J. A. Pendergrast
Reynolds
Columbus
Pendergrast
Newnan
Reynolds High School
John Pendergrast
Denver
Colorado
Taylor County Red Cross War Fund Officials Report
Taylor County Red Cross officials report on the recent drive. The county quota was 2700 dollars and total pledges collected reached 2369.39 dollars. District contributions include Butler Reynolds 224.21 Carsonville 180.30 Daviston 58.86 Howard 48.10 Mauk 87.90 Charing 75.82 Cedar Creek 95.31 Potterville 26.60. Both white and colored citizens are credited for support.
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Taylor County
Red Cross War Fund
Red Cross
Butler Reynolds
Panhandle
Carsonville
Daviston
Howard
Mauk
Charing
Cedar Creek
Potterville
Cong Pace to Address Farm Bureau Members Here
Hon Stephen Pace Congressman will address Taylor County Farm Bureau members Wednesday evening July 19. Guests include H L Wingate Georgia Farm Bureau president and H E Woodruff director of organization both of Pelham Ga. Henry Harris presides. Barbecue dinner on the courthouse lawn at 7 00 p m. Members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Pace
Taylor County Farm Bureau
H. L. Wingate
Georgia Farm Bureau
H. E. Woodruff
The
Farm Bureau
Pelham
Henry Harris
Court House
Cogburn Dies at 64 in Crowell Community
John B. Cogburn, 64, died at his Crowell area home Friday afternoon from a heart attack after a brief illness. Born in Florida on March 17, 1880, he was the son of the late William and Cogburn. Funeral services were held at Turner's Chapel Freewill Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Saturday with Rev. C. L. Glenn officiating. Interment followed in Turners Chapel Cemetery.
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John B. Cogburn
Crowell
Butler Methodist Church
Turners Chapel Cemetery
R S West Dies After Heart Attack in Butler Home
Rollin Stanley West 78 died Monday afternoon at his Butler home from a heart attack suffered moments before. A prominent Taylor County farmer and livestock dealer, he had lived in Butler 56 years. Funeral held at his sister Miss Marion West’s home with Rev. John H. Stanford and Rev. W. B. Hoats officiating. Interment in local cemetery. Survived by wife Irene Reid West, a brother J H West, sister Marion West, nieces Dita West and Mrs. W. S Hancock, nephew Dr. C. M. West, and many out of town relatives.
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Rollin Stanley West
West
Mr. West
Schley County
John James West
Matilda Cleveland West
Taylor County
Taylor
Marion West
John H
C. M. West
Atlanta
Caroline Steed
IG. F. Oliphant
KK. R. Dunnody
M. E. Everett
J. W. Hall
Macon
D. W. Payne
E. H. Joiner
B. E. Flowers
Reynolds
W. A. Wood
Betty Wood
Ft. Valley
Lillian Jones
Columbus
Cleve Phelps
Roberta
Carl DeVaughn
Larry Chastain
Marie Carr
Montezuma
Paul Bagwell
Gilbert Robinson
Orbe Dixon
Birmingham
Ala
M. S. Hooks
Dothan
John Solomon
C. E. Reid
Knoxville, Tenn
Jack Reid
M. M., Reid
Saturday E Day Set For War Bond Sales In Georgia
Governor Ellis Arnall designates next Saturday as E Day to boost Georgia War Bond purchases following a statewide drive by War Finance leaders. Chas A Stair says Georgia aims to match the Fifth War Loan record with bonds in small denominations. Mayors are urged to rally city support, with press, pulpit and radio backing.
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Ellis Arnall
Georgia
Atlanta
Chas. A. Stair
War Finance Committee
Arnall
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Central City
Rheba Windham
Antioch Church
J. H. Stamford
Taylor County Red Cross War Fund
Cong
Cogburn
R. S. West
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