Tragic Car Fire Near Zebulon Claims Four
A crash on a dirt road between Zebulon and Hollowville sparked a fire after a rock punctured a gas can. Roy McCard 14 escaped uninjured while Donnald 11 Brenda 10 Betty Lou Smith 5 died. Father and Mrs. McCard were burned. Mrs. Smith treated for shock.
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Dick Link
Zebulon
Hollowville
Roy McCard
James
Dar
Roy
Donnald McCard
Brenda
Betty Lou Smith
James Smith
Revival Begins Aug 4 At Sand Bethel Near Rupert
The notice invites attendance at a Sand Bethel Methodist Church revival near Rupert starting Monday August 4 and running through Friday. Rev. Ted Griner from Butler Methodist Church will deliver messages at 8 pm each evening.
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Sand Bethel Methodist Church
Rupert
Ted Griner
Butler Methodist Church
Gunner
Tegler Greer
Homecoming at Trinity Freewill Church in July
Trinity Freewill Baptist church invites all to a homecoming on the Fourth Sunday in July with worship at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Rev. C H Bass of Phenix City Alabama will lead revival. Lunch will be served at noon and singers are urged to bring song books. W J Childree, Pastor.
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Trinity Freewill Baptist Church
C. H. Bass
Phenix City
Ala
W. J. Childree
Congress on Home Stretch Adjournment Set for August Ninth
Washington reports the Senate and House nearing their final sprint with most lawmakers predicting adjournment by August 9. The mid east crisis looms as a potential disruptor while one third of the Senate and all House members face re election battles this fall.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
House
Garland Byrd Names Three To Campaign Staff
Candidate for lieutenant governor Garland Byrd announces three appointments to his campaign staff. They are John S Hood Jr of Savannah chairman of the State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers State Rep T C Palmer Jr of Pelham executive secretary of the Georgia Association of Finance and Loan Companies and State Rep Sam Singer of Lumpkin a farmer.
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Garland Byrd
John S Hood Jr
Savannah
State Board of Registration of
T. C. Palmer ,Jr
Pelham
Georgia Assa of Finance and Loan Companies
Sam Singer
Lumpkin
Revival Services at Union Church Begin Monday
Revival services will begin Monday at the Union Methodist church and run through Friday. Two meals/dinners are planned daily at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. The visiting preacher is Rev. F. J. Beverly, pastor of Sherwood Methodist Church, Columbus. Tegler Greer is the pastor.
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Union Church
Union Methodist Church
F. J. Beverly
Sherwood Methodist Church
Columbus
Tegler Greer
Mrs. J. P. Ellis Dies After Long Illness at Home
Mrs. J. P. Ellis died at her Prattsburg home after a two year illness. Funeral services were held July 24 at Corinth Methodist Church with Rev. J. F. Snell and Rev. E. H. Dunn officiating. She is survived by husband J. P. Ellis. three sons M R Ellis W A Ellis and J A Ellis. one grandson Paul Ellis. one brother J. W. Gilbert. four sisters Mrs. A H Morgan Mrs. A B Connor Mrs. J W Watt and Mrs. Bruce Bowman. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery.
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Corinth Methodist Church
J. P. Ellis
Prattsburg
The
Baptist Church
J. F. Snell
Corinth Church
E. H. Dunn
Woodland Cemetery
Ellis
Guy Fincher
Lamar Conner
Bruce Bowman
Claude Madden
Gilbert Watts
Frank Gilbert
Messrs
M. R
W. A. Ellis
Talbotton
J. A. Ellis
Albany
Paul Ellis
J. W. Gilbert
Griffin
A. H. Morgan
LaGrange
A. B. Connor
J. W. Watt
Lovejoy
Calhoun
Vaccinations 90 Percent Effective in Three Shot Series
Health reports from the U S Public Health Service indicate vaccine effectiveness holds near 90 percent after three injections. Immunity lasts three to four years for most fully vaccinated, with warnings of potential polio outbreaks unless vaccination increases rapidly. About 48.5 million under 40 have received no dose. 40 percent of under five have not started.
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U. S
Public Health Services
A.M.A. Committee
the Journal of American Medical Association
Taylor County Rabies Clinic Set for Saturday August 2
The Taylor County Rabies Clinic is listed for Saturday August 2 at the county courthouse from 9 to 10 30 a m and at Reynolds from 10 45 a m to 12 15 p m near Goddard's Store. The clinics will use the three year vaccine and charge $1 50 per dog.
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Taylor County
Reynolds
Goddard’s
County Line Baptist Church Dedicated in Memorial Homecoming
Mr and Mrs H O Phillips beautified the 100 year old County Line Baptist Church in Macon County Ga to honor their 12 year old daughter Sue Belle who died in May A dedication service was held Sunday with Rev J A Lester Georgia State Convention official delivering the dedicatory address Worship hours were 11 am and 2 pm
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Ideal
Sue Belle
H. O. Phillips
County Line Baptist Church
J A. Lester
Georgia State Convention
Death of Mr Arthur Davis in Montgomery Hospital
Mr Arthur W Davis 1882 1953 a longtime Columbus resident died Tuesday at Montgomery hospital after ten weeks illness cause blood clot paralysis funeral held Wednesday at the local Methodist church Interment Park Hill cemetery Survived by two daughters six sons three sisters one brother and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren pallbearers and officials named with Edwards Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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Arthur W. Davis
Prattsburg
Montgomery Hospital
Columbus
Davis
Talbot County
Thos. J. Davis
July Davis
Lydia B. Davis
Ted Griner
James Carr
Eastwood Baptist Church
Talbotton
Earl Wall
May Port
Fla
Hubert
A. W. Jr
F. L. Davis
Richmond
C. C. Davis
Birmingham
Ala
Robert Davis
Orlando
J. W. Davis
Jacksonville
A. H. Riley
Geo. B.jarrell
Will Boggs
Butler
Clarence Davis
Glen Talbot
H. J. Milner
R. W. Pender
E. W. Armstrong
P. B. Massey
Red. Watson
E. T. Brown
M. G. Pierce
Muscogee County
Edwards Funeral Home
Anderson Praises Byrd Race Views in Telegraph
From the Macon Telegraph Anderson comments on Byrd's candidacy for lieutenant governor. He agrees with Byrd that public business must be conducted openly and criticizes secrecy in government. He notes recent Georgia events show deals hidden from the public eye undermine accountability.
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Anderson
Byrd
Macon
Garland Byrd
Georgia
Assembly of God Home Coming Sunday at New Church
The Assembly of God will observe home coming day on Sunday at the new church on Highway 19, a mile north of town. Lunch is served at 1 p.m. Rev. H. C. Wilson of Thomaston preaches at 3 p.m. The public is invited. J. B. Weldon, Pastor.
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Assembly of God
Highway 19
H. C. Wilson
Thomaston
J. B. Weldon
Midway Baptist Church Revival Opens Sunday With Dual Services
The Midway Baptist Church revival starts Sunday and runs through Friday. Two services daily at 11 a m and 8 p m feature the pastor’s preaching. Plan to attend each service and invite others to join in prayer for a successful meeting.
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Midway Baptist Church
Taylor County Declared Modified Certified Brucellosis Free
Georgia declares Taylor County the 57th to achieve Modified Certified Brucellosis Free status. County leaders and veterinarians receive the certificate on July 15 from Agriculture Commissioner Phil Campbell. Officials urge continuing strict cattle movement controls to prevent re infection.
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Taylor
Georgia
Phil Campbell
Taylor County Teachers Offered Free Forest Education Films
W L Shaddix of the Southern States Forestfire Commission announced Taylor County teachers can receive a series of free 16mm sound color films on forest and game education and topics like Niagara Falls and the Grand Canyon. The Birmingham office will send lists and booklets on request.
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Taylor County
Niagara Falls
Grand Canyon
W. L. Shaddix
Alabama
Southern States Forestfire Commission, Inc
Birmingham
Ala
inAtlanta
Taylor
Ben Adams
Macon
Commission
Stewart County
Shaddix
Convict Stain and Pal Shot After Beating GBI Agent
An escaped Carroll county convict was killed and another critically wounded after a gunfight outside a River Road liquor store in Muscogee County. GBI Agent Willie Goss was pistol whipped. James Patterson, 32, Louise, Ga., died. J. W. Rose, 32, Temple, Ga., was wounded. ballistics tests will determine which gun caused Patterson’s fatal injuries.
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Columbus
Carroll County
River Road
Muscogee County
Geo. Rolling
E. E. Satterfield
Satterfield
Harris County
Jake Spence
GBI
Willie Goss
Rolling
James Patterson
Louise
J. W. Rose
Temple
Patterson
Medical Center
Rose Rolling
Goss
John Land
Bazemore Family Reunion to Convene in Butler
Members of the Bazemore family gather at the Community House in Butler for their annual reunion next Sunday. The event brings relatives together for shared memories and plans.
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Bazemore Family
Bazemore
Butler
Taylor Co Veterans Plan $5 Plate Dinner for Byrd
Taylor County veterans sponsor a five dollar barbecue dinner at the Community House in Butler on Saturday August 9 to aid Garland T. Byrd in the September 10 primary campaign. Proceeds will defray Byrd's campaign expenses. Tickets are on sale now. Byrd will speak in his home county.
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Taylor County
Garland T. Byrd
Mr. Byrd
Butler
Williams resigns as ex Sec State Education post
IT V Williams Jr resigns as executive secretary of the Georgia Commission on Education amid claims he used the office for political purposes. He vows a full airing of charges while denying wrongdoing and attacks media and figures allied with Lt. Gov. Vandiver. Atty Gen. Cook plans to question Williams and former aide Chandler about alleged use of state funds for political aims. J S Bell calls for a prompt full public hearing into the charges.
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Atlanta
T. V. Williams Jr
Georgia Commission On Education
Williams
Vandiver
W. T. Bodenhamer
Atty Gen. Cook
Harvey Chandler
J. S. Bell
Commission l
Democratic Party
Commission On Education
Two Perry Men Die When Lightning Strikes Tree
Perry Georgia two men Jes se Lee Smith 18 and Willie Lee Kimbrick 33 were killed by a lightning strike while leaning against a tree in a Paschal Muse farm field. The bodies were found by a co worker after hearing tractors. The tragedy occurred during a thunderstorm as they sheltered under the tree.
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Perry
Houston
Gardner Watson
Paschal Muse
Jesse Lee Smith
Willie Lee Kimbrick
Watson
All Day Singing At Mauk School House Event
The annual all day singing is announced for Sunday August 3 at the Mauk school building. Basket lunch will be served at noon and everyone is invited to lend their efforts to make this a great day for the community.
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Mauk School
Mauk
Inoon
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