Notes on Promoter Hugh Cheek Midwest Canada Tour
Observations recount Hugh G. Cheek former Butler High superintendent and state Senator elect visiting Alabama Arkansas Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska Iowa South Dakota Wyoming Washington on a multi state tour. Guests included Mrs. Cheek and others. The piece highlights places seen and regional notes ending with a turn to Page 6.
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The
Herald
Hugh G. Cheek
Butler High School
Midwest
Canada
Happy Party
Alabama
Mobile
Birmingham
Mississippi
Memphis
Tenn
DeSoto
Arkansas
Hot Springs
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Capitol
Kansas
U. S
Nebraska
Bellevue
Tree Planters
Lincoln
Heart of America
Towa
South Dakota
Lewis and Clark
Union
Nature
Ceedar Pass
Buck Hills
Black Hills
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Yellowstone National Park
Yellow Stone Lake
Grand Canyon
Yellowstone River
Mammoth Hot Springs
Yellowstone Falls
Mt. Washburn
Yellowstone
National Park Service
Washington
Annual meeting set for August 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 of Asbury Theological Seminary and Dr. Harry Denham of the Methodist Board of Evangelism, with Dr. Ira M. Hargett as evangelist. The youth program is a major emphasis under Rev. O. W. Sloat, with children’s training and worship daily.
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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
Weeklong Chicago convention scene shapes 1952 Democratic nominating race
Gov Adlai Stevenson appears poised to win the Democratic nomination at Chicago amid Truman’s cautious stance and pressure for a civil rights plank. Georgia delegates backed the party platform while discussions swirled around multiple ballots and potential nominees including Harriman.
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Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Chicago
Truman
Kefauver
Stevenson
Georgia
Dick Russell
James A. Farley
Barkley
Farley
New York
Washington
Harriman
T. J. Gavin
Missouri
Victory Seen Complete By Governor Talmadge
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago the Moody loyalty pledge amendment was agreed to, allowing delegates not to sign if it violated state law or party rules. Gov. Talmadge, once opposed, signaled acceptance, while Georgia and other southern states could stay as official delegates. McKinney, Moody, and Roosevelt Jr helped negotiate the change. Credentials committee pending action.
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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 Now Patient at 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. He suffered a light stroke of paralysis several weeks ago and has shown slight improvement with attentive care from many friends.
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Warren A. Childs
U. S. Government Hospital
Dublin
Childs
Montezuma Mayor Sidney Moore dies at 46
Sidney L. Moore 46 longtime Montezuma mayor and attorney died at 11 a.m. after a heart attack while meeting clients. Born June 3 1906 in Montezuma he was the son of the late Judge Jere Moore and Adriene Harp Moore. Survived by his mother wife Violet and four children Adrienne Kristina Charlotte Sidney Jr and a sister. Funeral set for Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Montezuma Methodist Church.
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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 a 14 year old boy Terrell McMickie Jordan known as Mac Jordan was killed Sunday when lightning struck a watermelon and peach stand near his home on US Highway 19. Two other boys Windall Pilchei and David Suggs were knocked unconscious but not seriously hurt as artificial respiration failed at an Ellaville clinic. Mac was a ninth grade student at Schley County High School and is survived by his parents a sister and a brother.
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Ellaville
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 Set to Begin at Union Methodist Church
Revival starts Sunday at 11 30 a m at Union Methodist Church with two daily services through Friday 11 a m and 8 15 p m Rev Tom A Watson of Pembroke guests and the pastor Rev C W Hancock directs song service The aim is to deepen the congregation’s conscious relation to the presence and will of God All are invited to attend
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Union Methodist Church
Tom A.watson
Pembroke
C. W. Hancock
Watson
Home Coming Sunday At Trinity Church
Homecoming Sunday planned at Trinity Baptist church features a community singing program. A basket lunch will be served at noon, and all are invited to attend this enjoyable occasion.
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Trinity Church
Trinity Baptist Church
Bobby Peacock Aids Georgia Youths in Repeating 1951 Victory
The Atlanta Journal reports a 1951 style win at Jackson Lake FFA Camp Covington where Northwest Georgia contestants captured state FFA public speaking and quartet titles at the state vocational agriculture teachers conference. Bobby Peacock of Ellaville is pictured among the group, which 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 a hotel official. Roy C. Wallace parks department employee alleges Mrs Dinkler ran a stop sign and sped at the Moores Mill and West Wesley Roads intersection causing the collision June 6.
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Atlanta
Fulton Superior Court
Carling Dinkler, Jr
Carling Dinkler Jr
Dinkler
Roy C. Wallace
Parks Department
Austin Guinn Named Forest Ranger for Taylor County
Mr. Austin Guinn was appointed Forestry Ranger for Taylor County succeeding John Reese who moved to Fifth Forestry District. A native of the county, Guinn has served with the forestry commission three years and recently attended the Georgia Forestry Commission's Ranger Training School at Jekyll Island, focusing on fire suppression and management. Fire danger is high due to recent lack of rain, with about 50 acres burned in three fires last week. residents are urged to be cautious and ensure fires are dead out.
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Austin Guinn
Taylor County
John Reese
Guinn
Forestry Commission
Georgia Forestry Commission
Jekyll Island
Prominent Cordele Resident Robert E. Harris Dead at 78
Robert E. Harris longtime Cordele resident and insurance representative died at his home after a brief illness. He was 78 and was survived by a son, a daughter, three sisters, a brother and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist church with multiple ministers officiating.
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Butler
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
Oldest Crisp County resident Gertrude Brown dies at 106
Mrs Gertrude Cobb Brown 106 longtime Cordele resident and Seventh Day Adventist died at her home near Cordele Sunday night. Survived by one daughter Mrs Thos Y Poole of Cordele, seven 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 Begins July 27
Revival meeting at Reynolds Methodist Church runs July 27 through August 6 with daily worship hours at 10 a m and 8 p m led by Rev. W R Smith of Lee Street and a schedule of services listed in the program.
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Reynolds Methodist Church
W. R. Smith
Lee Street
Evangelistic Singing and Preaching at Local Camp Meeting
The Methodist church in Americus announces a guest minister and Mr Milby of Valdosta as song leader for the Indian Springs Camp Meeting. Evangelistic singing and preaching are planned daily with open invitation for all to attend and participate.
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Methodist Church
Americus
Milby
Valdosta
Indian Springs
Revival to Begin Sunday at Mt. Pisgah Church
The Mt. Pisgah Church announces a week long revival starting Sunday morning with 11 30 a m and 8 p m services daily. Pastor and Rev Cooper Locke of Thomaston Ga will preach in morning and evening sessions. Sunday School at 10 30 a m. Text I Chronicles 7 14 urges prayer and participation.
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Mt. Pisgah Church
Cooper Locke
Thomaston Ga
Carroll Peacock
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indian Springs Holiness Camp
Cliff Tucker
Talmadge
W. A. Childs
Dublin Hospital
Sidney Moore
Bobby Peacock
Cordele Home
Mr. Milby
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