Prominent Guest Promotes Midwest to Canada Tour Tale
The column hosts Hon. Hugh G. Cheek former Butler High superintendent and State Senator elect who toured the Midwest and Northwest into Canada with Mrs. Cheek and others. They describe Alabama Arkansas Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska Iowa South Dakota Wyoming and Washington highlights in a long travel narrative.
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The
Herald
Hugh G. Cheek
Butler High School
Midwest
Canada
Happy Party
Annual meeting opens at Indian Springs Camp Ground
The 62nd annual camp meeting at Indian Springs Holiness Camp Ground runs August 7 to 17. Speakers include Dr. J. C. McPheeters Asbury Theological Seminary, Dr. Harry Denham Methodist Board of Evangelism, and Dr. Ira M. Hargett evangelist. The youth program led by Rev. O. W. Sloat emphasizes training and worship for children is included with nursery care by Miss Emily Shepard. Officials include Dr. Leonard Cochran president Rev. R. B. Hays vice president Mr. C. S. Newton secretary and W. S. McKibben treasurer. Trustees are prominent ministers and lay leaders statewide. A record attendance is expected and the public is invited.
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J. C. McPheeters
Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore
Harry Denham
Board of Evangelism
the Methodist Church
Nashville, Tenn
Ira M. Hargett
O. W. Sloat
Liberty Methodist Church
Macon
R. B. Hays
Forsyth Methodist Church
Forsyth
C. S. Newton
Chicago political week recap at Democratic National Convention
The article outlines Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson as the likely Democratic presidential nominee amid Truman's opposition and ongoing platform talks in Chicago. It notes Georgia's stance on the platform, debates over candidates, Farley’s reduced influence, and possible multi-ballot nominating battles with Harriman as a leading New Deal advocate.
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Truman
Kefauver
Stevenson
Georgia
Dick Russell
James A. Farley
Barkley
Farley
New York
Washington
Harriman
T. J. Gavin
Missouri
Moody pledge amendment seen as complete victory at Chicago
At the Democratic National Convention Georgians and others hailed a mutual agreement on amending the Moody loyalty pledge so delegates would not sign if barred by state law or party rules. Gov. Talmadge had opposed the Moody measure but signaled approval of the proposed pledge change as the credentials committee prepared its report.
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Chicago
Eleanor Roosevelt
Georgia
F. E. McKinney
Blair Moody
Franklin Roosevelt ,Jr
Credentials Committee
Gov. Talmadge
Moody
Mr. W. A. Childs Admitted To Dublin Hospital
Warren A. Childs, a World War I veteran, was transferred by ambulance from his home to the U S Government hospital at Dublin where he registered as a patient after a light stroke. His condition has slowly improved with much care from friends and hospital staff.
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Warren A. Childs
U. S. Government Hospital
Dublin
Childs
Montezuma Mayor Sidney Moore 46 Dies After Heart Attack
Sidney L. Moore, mayor of Montezuma and attorney, died at 11 a.m. Wednesday in a local hospital after a heart attack in his office. Born June 3, 1906, in Montezuma, he is survived by his mother Adriene Harp Moore, wife Violet, four children Adrienne 18 Kristina 15 Charlotte 13 Sidney Jr. 12, and a sister Mrs. T. B. Campbell of Oglethorpe. Funeral services Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Montezuma Methodist Church with Reverends McCoy Johnson and W. S. Johnson officiating.
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Montezuma
Sidney L. Moore
Moore
Jere Moore
Adrienne Harp Moore
Macon County
Violet Moore
Adrienne
Kristina
Charlotte
Sidney Jr
T. B. Campbell
Oglethorpe
Montezuma Methodist Church
McCoy Johnson
W. S. Johnson
Youth Killed by Lightning at Ellaville Stand
Ellaville Georgia July 21 14 year old Terrell McMickie Jordan known as Mac Jordan was killed when lightning struck a watermelon and peach stand run near his home one mile north of Ellaville on US Highway 19 Two other boys Windall Pilchei and David Suggs were temporarily knocked out but not seriously hurt Artificial respiration was attempted at an Ellaville clinic Mac Jordan a Schley County High ninth grader is survived by his parents a sister and a brother
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Terrell McMickie Jordan
Mac Jordan
James Jordan
Windall
Pilchei
David Suggs
Jordan Boy
Mac
Schley County High School
Clarence Parker
Americus
Carlton Jordan
Albany
Revival Starts At Union Methodist Church Next Sunday
Revival will begin at Union Methodist Church next Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Services run through Friday with two daily sessions at 11 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. Guest preacher Rev. Tom A. Watson of Pembroke directs song with Rev. C. W. Hancock. Watson is an able preacher guiding a spiritual endeavor inviting all to attend.
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Union Methodist Church
Tom A.watson
Pembroke
C. W. Hancock
Watson
Home Coming Sunday at Trinity Church
Homecoming services at Trinity Baptist Church feature a community singing. A basket lunch will be served at noon and everyone is invited to attend this cheerful occasion.
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Trinity Baptist Church
Bobby Peacock Aids Georgia Youths in Repeating 1951 Victory
The Atlanta Journal reports Northwest Georgia contestants won both state Future Farmers of America public speaking and quartet titles at the state vocational agriculture teachers conference. Bobby Peacock of Ellaville is pictured among the group, which repeats its 1951 victory. the team travels to Florida for the Tri-State contest aiming at regional competition. Peacock is brother to Mrs. Jule Cooper of Rupert and Mrs. Byrd Posey of Thomaston.
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Atlanta Journal of
Jackson Lake
FFA
Covington
Northwest Georgia
Future Farmers of America
Young Peacock
Jule Cooper
Rupert
Byrd Posey
Thomaston
Suit Filed Against Mrs. Dinkler in Auto Collision Case
A $35 764 damage suit was filed in Fulton Superior Court against Mrs Carling Dinkler Jr wife of hotel official Carling Dinkler Jr The suit stems from a June 6 auto collision at the Moores Mill and West Wesley Roads intersection caused by Mrs Dinkler who allegedly ran a stop sign and sped Wallace Roy C Wallace a parks department employee filed the action naming Mrs Dinkler as defendant.
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Atlanta
Fulton Superior Court
Carling Dinkler, Jr
Carling Dinkler Jr
Dinkler
Roy C. Wallace
Parks Department
Austin Guinn Named Taylor County Forestry Ranger
Mr. Austin Guinn was appointed Forestry Ranger for Taylor County succeeding John Reese who joined the Fifth Forestry District. A native of the county, Guinn has three years with the forestry commission and attended the Georgia Forestry Commission Ranger Training School at Jekyll Island. Fire danger is high due to lack of rain with about 50 acres burned in three fires last week. residents urged to be careful and ensure matches are dead out.
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Taylor County
John Reese
Guinn
Forestry Commission
Georgia Forestry Commission
Jekyll Island
Obituary: Robert E Harris of Cordele Dies at 78
Cordele mourns the death of Robert E Harris 78 a longtime local insurance representative and son of prominent early Central Railway official Russell C Harris He died near Vienna in Dooly County Hospital Survivors include son R D Harris daughter Mrs W J Lee three sisters a brother two grandchildren and a funeral was held at First Baptist Church conducted by Rev C E Fite Rev M E Peavy and Eld T J McArthur
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Robert E. Harris
Cordele
Doolyle County Hospital
Vienna
Russell C. Harris
Fromer
Central Railway
Harris
First Baptist Church
R. D. Harrris
W. J. Lee
Miami
Edd Jones
W. N. van Kleek
Essie B. Cobb
L. E. Harris
106 Year Old Gertrude Brown Dies in Crisp County
The Cordele area mourns Gertrude Cobb Brown 106 oldest Crisp County resident who died at home near Cordele Sunday night. Survived by one daughter Thos. Y. Poole of Cordele 7 grandchildren 58 great grandchildren and 15 great great grandchildren.
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Cordele
Crisp County
Gertrude Cobb Brown
Brown
Thos. Y. Poole
Revival at Reynolds Methodist Church Marks Eight Day Series
Revival meeting at Reynolds Methodist Church runs July 27 through August 6. Services begin 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. led by Rev. W. R. Smith of Lee Street with a scheduled program of worship.
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Reynolds Methodist Church
W. R. Smith
Lee Street
Evangelistic singing and preaching at Americus Methodist church
A guest minister will lead services at the Methodist church in Americus. Our song leader Mr Milby of Valdosta directs singing at the Indian Springs Camp Meeting. Everyone is invited to attend daily evangelistic singing and preaching.
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Methodist Church
Americus
Milby
Valdosta
Indian Springs
Revival at Mt. Pisgah Church Opens Sunday Morning
Mt. Pisgah Church begins a revival Sunday morning continuing through the week with services at 11 30 a m and 8 p m daily. Rev Cooper Locke of Thomaston Ga will preach mornings and evenings. Carroll Peacock leads Sunday School at 10 30 a m. Read II Chronicles 7 14. Pray for the young preacher and invite friends.
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Cooper Locke
Thomaston Ga
Carroll Peacock
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