Weekend lightning strikes cause property damage across area
Bolts of lightning struck various spots over the weekend causing substantial property damage but no personal injuries. The community notes honor Miss Ann Griggs for her new role as secretary of the Methodist Youth Fellowship Assembly at Wesleyan College in Macon. Local groups thank Reynolds for supplying a new telephone directory. The Nazarene pastor assists at Adrian Youth Camp with attendees including Miss Helen Bohler and Messrs Woodroe Winters and Ralph McInvale. Smiths Pharmacy undergoes a major remodel with plate glass front and new air conditioning under J. E. Bone. GSCW Milledgeville hosts summer students Imogene Garrett, Myrtice Locke, Kitty McCants, and Mary Ann Gregory Wallace. The piece laments persistent speed limit disregard and highlights a ten-day Georgia Holiness Camp Meeting near Butler with Rev. M. J. Wood and visiting ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annn Griggs
Butler
Methodist Youth Fellowship Assembly
Wesleyan College
Macon
J. C. Whitener
Church of the Nazarene
Adrian
Helen Bohler
Messrs
Woodroe Winters
Ralph MclInvale
GSCW
Milledgeville
Imogene D. Garrett
Charing
Horace Watson Encounters Brother Attis After 37 Years
Horace Watson met his brother Attis Watson in Howard after a 37 year separation. Attis, born in Howard, left town in 1919 after their father’s death and has since lived elsewhere. He is visiting Butler with Horace and plans to return to Jacksonville, Florida to live with a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Watson
Howard
Watson
Herald
Attis Watson
Butler
Jacksonville
Fla
Funeral for Mrs W G Simmons in Garden Valley
Mrs. W G Simmons of Garden Valley Macon county died Saturday night after a long illness. Funeral held Monday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev W L Alford officiating. Interment was in nearby cemetery. Survived by six daughters Bertha Windham Reynolds Corine Robinson Butler Celestie Childree Palatka Rosa Lee Eubanks Thomaston Ruth Rogers Ola Mae Perry Oglethorpe. four sons Elijah Simmons Oglethorpe Ben Jim Barnes Simmons Reynolds. sister Eva Davis Fort Valley. brother Arthur Bledsoe Milledgeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Simmons
Garden Valley
Macon County
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
W. L. Alford
Simmons
Bertha ‘Windham
Reynolds
Corine Robinson
Butler
Celestie Childree
Palatka
Fla
Rosa Lee Eubanks
Thomaston
Ruth Rogers
Ola Mae Perry
Oglethorpe
Elijah Simmons
Ben
Jim
Barnes Simmons
Eva Davis
Ft. Valley
Arthur, Bledsoe
Milledgeville
Reynolds Community Mourns Death Of Mrs Elba Lewis
Mrs Elba Lewis 70 died at the home of her daughter Mrs Helen Richardson in Atlanta. Graveside services were held at 3 p m Saturday at Hill Crest cemetery Reynolds with Goddard Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include her daughter two sisters a brother and two grandchildren. Attending out of town were several relatives from Reynolds Atlanta Macon and Greenville S C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Richardson
Atlanta
Elba Lewis
Forme Reynolds
Hill Crest Cemetery
Reynolds
Goddard Funeral Home
J. M Weaver
Ida Hill
Lewis Ruffin
Lewis
Ida J. Hill
Christine Hill
Kenneth Gorgon
Mac Mahon
Elbert Hill
Louise Lorane
Macon
Earl Weaver
Greenville
S. C
Mrs Roza Downing McCarty Dies at Unadilla Home
Mrs Roza Downing McCarty of Unadilla died Saturday at her home. Formerly of Taylor county, she was 60 and a Harmony Baptist church member. Survivors include her husband W E McCarty two sons J C McCarty of Cordele and W E McCarty of Jackson, along with six grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roza McCarty
This County
Unadilla
Roza Downing McCarty
Taylor County
Harmony Baptist Church
W.E. McCarty
J. C. McCarty
Cordele
W. E. McCarty
Jackson
Final date set for signing soil bank papers
Farmers must sign to place cotton peanuts wheat or tobacco in the Soil Bank acreage reserve under 1956 rules with Friday as the deadline. Eligibility includes under planted allotments due to weather or anticipation and the option to destroy allotted acreage. Operators should contact the ASC office or County Committee by July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Bank
Congress
The
ASC
Georgia to Get 26 Million From Highway Fund
Atlanta reports apportions under the federal highway bill allocate 26,188,303 dollars to Georgia for the current fiscal year. Georgia ranks third among Southern states, behind Texas and North Carolina, in total funds received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Atlanta
Texas
North Carolina
Six Taylor Co 4 H Youths Honored at Southwest District Meet
Six Taylor County 4 H Club members earned district honors at Georgia Southwestern College where delegates from 26 Southwest Georgia counties competed. Betty Jean Gee won top honors in Milk and Milk in Diet Demonstration, Freddie Jarrell led Senior Livestock Judging, Steve Brown won for Soil Conservation demonstration, and a tap dance duet plus a magic act also placed third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
4-H Club
Georgia Southwestern College
Southwest Georgia
Betty Jean Gee
Howard Community
Freddie Jarrell
Wesley Community
Steve Brown
Howard
Margret Parr
Jimmy Casey
Herbert Tante
Jacquelin Peed
Clifford Gee
Stanley Gee
Farm
Home Electric
Bobby Clark
Freddie Brown
Patricka Daniel
Korona Waller
Mary Edith Jarrell
Miss Ann Griggs Named Secretary of MYF Group
Miss Margaret Shepherd of Cuthbert has been installed as president of the South Georgia Conference MYF at an assembly at Wesleyan College. Other new officers included Miss Ann Griggs of Butler secretary Marion Edwards of Springfield vice president Larry Duane of McRae fund chairman Orion Hunt of Cordele Christian Witness chairman Miss Dottie Daniel of Statesboro Christian outreach chairman Albert Newberry Arlington Christian citizenship chairman Shannon Holloway Jr. Columbus Christian citizenship chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Shepherd
Cuthbert
South Georgia Conference
MYF
Wesleyan College
Ann Griggs
Butler
Marion Edwards
Springfield
Larry Duane
McRae
Fund
Orion Hunt
Cordele
Christian Witness
Dottie Daniel
Statesboro
Christian Outreach
Albert Newberry
Arlington
Christian Citizenship
Shannon Holloway Jr
Columbus
Singing School Set to Start Monday at Mauk
The 10 day singing school at the Mauk school building begins Monday morning with hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mrs. J. M. Daniels of Unadilla will instruct. Donations to cover expenses may be sent to Mrs. Alton Heath, Mauk, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauk
J. M. Daniels
Unadilla
Alton Heath
Revival and Home Coming at Mt Pisgah Baptist Church
Mt Pisgah Baptist Church announces revival services beginning on the Fourth Sunday July 22 with Home Coming Day on the Fifth Sunday July 29. The public is cordially invited to attend both events at Mt Pisgah Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church
Mt. Pisgah Church
Home Coming Day at New Prospect Church
The first Sunday in August is announced as Home Coming Day at New Prospect Church. The Herald notes good singing and a noon dinner on the church grounds and extends a cordial invitation to all to attend the day in the service of the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Prospect Church
Local National Guard Unit Encamped At Fort Stewart
The 560th Armored Engineer Battalion Co B based in Columbus Reynolds and Co C in Reidsville along with 500 plus personnel have camped at Fort Stewart for two weeks of summer training. Lt Col E W Higgins notes this is the unit's greatest postwar strength. Governor's Day Review on July 7 featured Dir. Com Maj Gen J B Fraser signaling retirement soon.
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Ft. Gaines
Butler
Reynods National Guard&Smen
Ft. Stewart
Co. “B
560Th Armored Engineer Battalion
E. W. Higgins
Col. of Reynolds
Columbus
Reynolds
Reidsville
C. E. Marshall
Co. B
M.s.mcwhirter
Co. D
48Th Arm
Georgia
Florida
J. B. Fraser
Hinesville
Many Will Honor Sen George at 100 Plate Dinner in Washington
Washington July 14 Hundreds of Democrats from across the nation will attend a $100 plate dinner to honor retiring Senator Walter George. The event aims to raise funds for the party’s senatorial campaign with featured speakers including Sen. Johnson of Texas and Sen. Russell of Georgia. Attendees expected include Adlai Stevenson Gov. Harriman Sen. Kefauver and Len Symington. George, dean of the senate, retires Jan. 3 to serve as Eisenhower’s envoy to NATO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Georgia
Walter George
Sen. Johnson
Texas
Sen
Russell
Adlai Stevenson
Gov
Harriman
New York
Tennessee
Kefauver
Len Symington
Missouri
George
Senate
Eisenhower
NATO Organization
Revival at Little Bethel Fifth Sunday Begins
Little Bethel Freewill Baptist Church near Ideal announces a revival starting on the Fifth Sunday of the month and running through August 5. Visiting minister Rev. Bruce Clenney of Colquitt will lead the series, with Rev. Tom Holliman of Phenix City as pastor. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Bethel
Little Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
Ideal
Bruce Clenney
Colquitt
Tom Holliman
Phenix City
Rex Georgia Youth Killed by Lightning at Picnic
A 12 year old Rex youth, Kenneth Fielder, was struck dead by lightning during a Baptist church picnic at Ida Cason Gardens in Columbus. His brother Wayne, 15, and Paul Steele, 12, were shocked. Steele later died en route to a LaGrange hospital. The storm caused hazardous roads and additional Columbus accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Kenneth Fielder
Ida Cason Gardens
Wayne
Paul Steele
Rex
Fielder Brothers
R. C. Fielder
Young Steele
Barbara Steele
Atlanta
la Grange
LaGrange
Annual Camp Meeting Near Ashburn Opens for Ten Days
Ashburn's Wesleyan Methodist Church Camp Meeting opened July 12 at the tabernacle with Rev. Clifford Payne as pastor announcing a ten day session. Evangelist Rev. H W LeLar and song leaders Rev. and Mrs. W T McMahan will lead daily services through July 22 with prayers, children's gathering, and multiple sermons each day inviting Turner County citizens to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburn
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Tabernacle
Clifford Payne
H. W. LeLar
W. T McMahan
Mr. LeLear
Mrs. McMahan
Payne
Turner County
Annual Home Coming at Trinity Church
Trinity Freewill Baptist invites all singers and the public to Home Coming Day on Sunday July 22 with Rev. W A Olds of Macon preaching and events continuing through the following Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Trinity Freewill Baptist Church
Trinity
W. A. Olds
Macon
Revival to Begin Sunday at Union Methodist Church
Union Methodist church opens revival this Sunday night with no morning service due to the First Quarterly Conference at Wesley. Two daily services will be held Monday through Friday at 11 am and 8 pm led by Pastor Ernest B. Coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Methodist Church
Wesley
Mrs Cora Trapp Dies in Atlanta After Short Illness
Mrs Cora B Trapp aged 83 died July 11 at the home of her daughter Mrs Frank Callahan in Acworth after a stroke and weeks of illness. She was widow of Morris J Trapp of Panhandle. Surviving include son Keith Trapp and daughters Mattie Allen B I Bartlett and Frank Callahan, two brothers and several grandchildren. Funeral at Crowell Methodist Church July 12 with Rev C L Hillis officiating. Interment in family lot. Pallbearers were Zack Young Paul Young George Young Paul Goodin Joe Goodwin and Willie Z Goodwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora B. Trapp
Frank Callahan
Acworth
Taylor Cqunty
Keith Trapp
Butler
Mattie Allen
Statesboro
B. I. Bartlett Macon
Maurice Bartlett
Japan
Harold Bartlett
N. Highland
Cal
Margaret
Tommie Bartlett
Robert T. Beel
Savannah Beach
Trapp
Crowell Methodist Church
C. L. Hillis
Zack Young
Paul Young
George Young
Paul Goodin
Joe Goodwin
Willie Z. Goodwin
First Quarterly Conference at Wesley Church Next Sunday
The Howard Methodist charge will hold its First Quarterly Conference at Wesley Church next Sunday with eleven o'clock worship and an afternoon business session. Rev Roy McTier the district superintendent will attend. The church has been remodeled with sheetrock ecologet and new Sunday School rooms and choir loft added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Methodist Charge
Wesley Church
Roy McTier
Wesley
Official Opening New Macon Hospital Set for Friday Morning
Macon announces the official opening of the new Macon Hospital on Friday with a 10 a.m. dedication at the main entrance. Mayor B. F. Merritt Jr. serves as master of ceremonies, R. C. Cropper chairs the hospital commission, and Herman Talmadge delivers the dedicatory address recalling his governorship during construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Macon Hospital
B. F. Merritt Jr
R. C. Cropper
Herman Talmadge
Georgia
Canning Plant at Reynolds Schedules Two Open Days
The Reynolds canning plant will operate two days each week until further notice. Hours are Tuesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for receiving products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
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Lizella
Culloden
Public Service Telephone Co
Smith’s Pharmacy
J.W. Edwards II
J. E. Bone
Georgia Holiness Camp Meeting
M. J. Wood
Alma
James Crispell
Mastingo
Mich
Haley Masser
Glenders
Calif
Don
Jean Rollins
Wimore
Wood
A. L. Luce Jr
J. W. Lancaster
Franklin McCants
W. S. Oliver
Horace . Watson
Attis
Fa G. Simmons
Taylor Co
GSC
Americus
MYF Group
Fort Stewart
560Th Armed Engineer Btn
Sen. George
Ernest B. Coffee
Cora Trapp
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