Salary revision bill delays furlough relief in government
Washington dispatch notes President vetoed a furlough elimination bill before his rution cruise, keeping current furloughs and salary changes for federal workers including congressmen. Rural carriers may see revised pay effective with equipment allowances during state periods. A 30 years service retiree from Forsyth, Bro. A A Smith, was honored with a chair by rural carriers and postal employees at Forsyth reflecting his civic activities.
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Membership standings by district and carrier totals
On July 12 the state shows 1 245 carriers listed with district by district membership figures. District percentages range from 68 to 114 percent with several near 100 percent. members urged to pay dues to reach full 100 percent.
Kinay Expressions From Another Patron of Carriers
Kinay Expressions from another patron of Carriers at Georgia and Methodist ministers show concern after a year of health failures amid extended itineraries. Members reflect on ongoing challenges and community support as the situation develops.
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Rural carriers praised in Ellaville tribute and meeting notes
Rev W G Pilcher of Ellaville writes praising rural letter carriers and urges support for the Georgia Rural Carriers group. The article includes comments by editor and reports officers elected in the Third District R C A meeting held in Columbus with plans for 1985 events and a tentative convention site.
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Rev. Pilcher
Georgia
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Goodman
Third District Group Meet Dear Brother Wall
Carriers from Harris Muscogee Marion Chattahoochee and Sewart counties met Friday afternoon July 6 in the Federal Court room at the Columbus office. Twelve carriers attended three of five counties represented. Brother W A Wilson of Abbeville district president chaired the meeting.
Georgia Rural Carriers Convention Notes Program
The 81st Georgia Rural Carriers Association convention and 10th annual Ladies Auxiliary meet July 22-24 at Ansley Hotel Atlanta. Registration opens Sunday. sessions include addresses by politicians and postal officials, with evenings at Lakewood Park and an Ansley banquet.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Ollows
Ansley Hotel
Ansley
L. G. Henderson
Fifth District
R. L. C. Association
Revy
W. H. Knight
Baptist Tabernacle
Jas
L. Key
Chamber of Commerce
Wiley L. Moore
L. F. Livingston
T. A. Kennedy
M. A. Edwards
Georgia
A. G. Adams
Gordon H. Thompson
Robert Ramspeck
M. C
John §. Wood
House Post Office Committee
J M. Donaldson
Lakewood Park
Conley Island
South
Sears, Roebuck & Co
H. JL. Turner
Presbyterian Church
J. M. Cole
R. E. Ables
National Board
Des Moines
W. A. Wilson
Malaria Fight Emphasizes Personal Action and Mosquito Control
The article urges public participation in malaria control, noting rising deaths in prior years and stressing that transmission comes only from the female anopheles mosquito. It advocates household screens, removing standing water, oil treatment for ponds, and quinine as treatment, warning against blaming bad water.
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Levi Garrett
Happiness through service and selfless giving
A column urges happiness through self forgetfulness and service to others. It argues that giving oneself to God and man brings lasting content, contrasting selfish living with sacrifice, and notes Webster’s Dictionary adds many new words that college students struggle to spell.
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Little Things by Elsie Robinson in the Atlanta Georgian
The poem celebrates happiness in small, everyday joys from a child’s laugh to a warm fire and a stranger’s kindness. The speaker recalls chasing grand dreams but finds lasting real value in simple blessings such as family, home, labor, and enduring memories.
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Elsie Robinson
Atlanta
The Marriage Line in Your Hand Exposed
A column explains signs on the marriage line such as islands and crosses and what they imply about separation divorce and happiness. It offers instructions to send a hand print with name address and 10 cents for a personal chart from Alice Denton Jennings at 14 Roswell Road Atlanta Ga.
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Alice Denton Jennings
Roswell Road
Atlanta, Ga
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