Baptist World Congress Set for Atlanta Next Saturday
Dr Louie Newton of Atlanta announced the sixth Baptist World Congress will open next Saturday in Atlanta with an expected attendance of about 50 000 from 60 nations The event aims to promote freedom of worship speech assembly and press and will address how Baptists can avert war and foster peace The organizing central committee includes eight Black women and seven White men and several first session speakers will be Black The congress will feature Dr Geo W Truett of Dallas delivering the presidential address
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Atlanta
Sixth Baptist World
Congress
Louie Newton
Jle
N. J. Nordstrom
Stockholm
Sweden
Newton
Wom
L. K. Williams
Chicago
Geo. W. Truett
Dallas
Tex
Abor Charges Filed Against Camilla Mill
Twenty three violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and interstate commerce laws were charged against Camilla Hosiery Mill Inc and president Avi Bennett. The mill, in Camilla, employs 60 to 65 making womens anklets and children's socks. Bench warrant for Bennett's arrest possible. jail bond of 1000 asked. Maximum penalties up to 10000 fine and six months per count. Trial term set for October in Albany division.
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Macon
Interstate Commerce Commission
Camilla Hosiery Mill Inc
Avi, Bennett
Camilla
H. D. Weaver
U. S
Bascom ‘Deaver
Bennett
Weaver
Eugene Cox
Albany
Middle District Court
Asa the Man Who Trusted God Amid Adversity
Sunday School lesson highlights Asa as a strong, sincere Hebrew king who rejected his parents pagan influence and led Judah in faithfulness to Jehovah. Despite overwhelming odds, Asa prayed to God, relied on divine power, and defeated the Ethiopian invasion at Mareshah, proving that trust in Jehovah grants victory.
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Solomon
Abijah
Jeroboam
Israel
Jehovah
Abijahe
Asa
Aagi
Man
David Livingston
John Knox
Martin Luther
Zuah
Judah
Zerah
God
Mareshon
Friday Superstitions Hint at Cautions Beyond Luck
In a folksy remark Uncle Eben admits being superstitious about Friday yet argues misfortune stems more from what one omits or avoids on Friday and in the five or six days before. The quotation reflects cultural attitudes toward omens and daily conduct.
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Uncle Eben
Divorce Petition Notice in Taylor County Court
Nettie Speer files for divorce from J Willard Speer in Taylor Superior Court. Because the defendant does not reside in the county or state, service by publication is ordered. He must appear at the next term beginning October 1 1989 to answer the complaint. Judge C F McLaughlin supervises. Clerk Thelmon Jarrell.
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Nettie Speer
J. Willard Speer
Taylor Superior Court
Taylor Superior’ Court
C.F. McLaughlin
Superior Court
Thelmon Jarrell
Local Social Notes Highlight Jarrell Family Gatherings
The column lists numerous visits and family gatherings among Jarrell relatives including Emily Grace Jarrell Misses Ethel Helen Jarrell and Marjorie Weaver with Mrs. S. G. Tuomasen and baby of Washington D C visiting J L Moore in Butler and Reynolds. It notes the death of Walter Parker of Dublin and his prior residence with his uncle the late WW Parker.
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Marjorie
Weaver
Blakeld
Emily
Ethel Jarrell
Henry, Jarrell
Effie Smith
Butler
Waa
W.A. Darrell
Bro. Sheppard
T. de Jarrell
T. D. Jarrell
Mises Ethel
Helen Jarrell
Jessie
Parker
WW. D. Parker
Local Social Roundup From Wesley News
Wesley news notes community visits as families like Mr and Mrs Lewis Spinks of Columbus spend Sundays with their relatives in the area. Numerous guest exchanges include Mr T M Smith of Byron, Mr and Mrs Robert Halatead with Ben, and Mr and Mrs Addis Scott and children of Thomaston.
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Lewis Spinks
Columbus
W. A. Spinks
T. M. Smith
Byron
Robert Halatead
Ben
J Ames
Addis Scott
Dren
Thomaston
J. M. Downs
Marion Amos
Rayville
Luke Adams
Alabama
Allie Amos
W. J. Willis
W. Wilson
Bessle Wilson
Clyde Wilson
J. A. Heath
Calhoun Names Postmaster Amid Change in Office
Calhoun Georgia July 16 Byrd a longtime resident and former grocer and real estate agent has been named acting postmaster of Calhoun to serve through July 23 1942 He was recommended by Congressman Malcolm Teer succeeding the late B Y Dicey postmaster since 1934 Rites for Air Dickey were held Saturday from a funeral home.
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Calhoun
Post Office Ratings Released in Dawson Ga
Six of the 10 applicants for postmaster in Dawson Georgia have received their ratings. Examinations were held January 14, marking the first time competitive tests will name a postmaster. Appointment is expected soon for the Dawson post office with annual pay around 600 dollars.
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Dawson
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Payne's, Warehouse
Bitler, Georgia
Kernaghan-Goodman
Ing
Cherry Street
Macon, Georgia
ABOR
Camilla Mill
N. L. Halley
Geni
Eral Yj Motors
Misér
Baltimore
Melvin Bridge
Gwynn's Falls
Bae
Baal
Bibl’e Sublime Art
Jehovan
Wesley News
Yrd
Post Office
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