Local Trappenings Chronicle Busy Summer Visits
Albany residents Mrs. Mark Hall and Mrs. J. J. Bone hosted relatives. many travels include Reynolds and Thomaston visitors. Attendees included Rev. Ted Griner and Miss Ann Griggs at Epworth by the Sea Youth Camp. Homecoming at Trinity Freewill Baptist honors founder Mrs. B. B. Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Griner
Ann Griggs
Epworth By the Sea
Trinity Freewill Baptist Church
Eli Garrett
Douglas Purvis
Miss Virginia Maxwell to Wed Rev. Ernest Coffee
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Maxwell announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Lucy Virginia Maxwell to Rev. Ernest B. Coffee of Valdosta. The wedding is set for August 31 at Wesley Methodist Church with a reception at the bride’s home. The couple’s backgrounds include Butler High School, Georgia State College for Women, Valdosta High School, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, and Sebastian’s First Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Maxwell
Lucy Virginia Maxwell
Ernest B. Coffee
M. B. Coffee
Valdosta
Wesley Methodist Church
Butler High School
Georgia State College For Women
Valdosta High
Circle Two WSCS Meeting At Mrs Locke's July 22
Circle No. Two of the Methodist WSCS met at Mrs. J. B. Locke's home at 3:30 pm on July 22. Mrs. O. C. Keen, chairman, presided as hymn Take the Name of Jesus with You was sung. Mrs. W. E. Hightower led a program on the World Federation of Methodist Women with assistance from Mrs. W. H. Suggs and Mrs. T. B. Joiner. Plans for Youth Activities Week and a silver place-setting gift to Rev. and Mrs. Ted Griner were discussed. Twelve members attended and were served a sandwich plate with fruit punch by the hostesses. Glenda Amos, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Wscs
J. B. Locke
O. C. Keen
Jesus
Keen
W. E. Hightower
World Federation of Methodist Women
W. H. Suggs
T. B. Joiner
Ted Griner
Locke
Glenda Amos
Taylor County 4-H Members Attend Americus Meeting
Taylor County 4-H members attended a multi day event in Americus with participants in Public Speaking Land Judging Senior Livestock Judging and cattle judging with Hereford cattle hosted by R L Swearingen. The Citizens State Banks of Butler and Reynolds sponsored district achievement travel for the group while Farm Agent Vernon Reddish accompanied the delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Freddie Brown
Rolin Stevens
Steve Brown
Clifford Gee
Stanley Gee
Freddie Jarrell
County 4 H Club Boys Compete in District Meeting
Taylor County 4 H Club and 25 district winners attended the District 4 H Project Competition at Georgia Southwestern College July 28 30. County participants included Eloise Maxwell Mitzi Towson Ellen Guinn Dondra Peed Janice Peed Linda Faye Austin Marilyn Spillers Mary Edith Jarrell Betty Gee and Anh Smith H D Agent Vernon Reddish accompanied the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Georgia
Georgia Southwestern College
Eloise Maxwell
Ellen Eubanks
Mitzi Towson
Ellen Guinn
Dondra
Janice Peed
Linda Faye Austin
Marilyn Spillers
Sr. Frozenn Foods
Mary Edith Jarrell
Sr. Canning
Betty Gee
4-H
District 4-H Council
Anh Smith
H. D
Vernon Reddish
Bohler Family Reunion Held At Community House
The Bohler family held its eighth annual reunion on Sunday at the Community House with eight of nine siblings present and about 80 guests. Attendees included W H Tucker Nasalga Ala J A Sargent West Point Ga G Tom Terry Langdale Ala Henry J Bohler Daytona Beach Fla W O Bohler East Point Ga Roy R Bohler Butler and many relatives friends and relatives from multiple states gathered for fellowship, prayer, photos, and an afternoon of shared food and hymns at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Bohler
W. H. Tucker
T. W. Bentley
Notasulga
Ala
Ben W. Shearrer
St. Louis
J. R. Sargent
West Point
G. T
Franklin McCants
Bohler
Nonasalga
J. A. Sargent
G. Tom Terry
Langdale
Marilyn Terry
Richmond B. Terry
H. J. Bohler
Daytona Beach
Fla
Roy Bohler
Helen Sharon
Melodie Bohler
Butler
Frank Bohler
Ann Miriam
David Bohler
Warner Robins
A. W. Bryant
Carol
Wynette
Barry Bryant
Atlanta
L. T. Peed
Moody
Dondra
Janice
Danny
L. A
Mildred
Marvin
Bobby
Jack Peed
Jacquelyn
Doris
Kim
Amy
Albert
Betty Ann
Sue
Lynda
Brynda
Lester Peed II
Angela Peed
M. R. Foy
E. J. Stinson
Jimmie
Jack
Billy Stimson
H. M. Pennington
Perry
Eddie Peed
Morgan Peed
Henrietta Gregory
Clinchfield
F. L
Myong Gul Son
Taejon
Korea
G. B. Gard
Mae Ingram Girls Auxiliary Meets at Posey Home
The Mae Ingram Girls Auxiliary held a regular session at Miss Elaine Posey’s home on Monday afternoon with most members present. Gloria Gilson led an Hawaii themed program assisted by Mrs. Hoyt Clark. attendees included Janice Davis Anna Jarrell Elaine Posey Brenda Albritton Faye Taylor Ellen Locke Betty Smith. Next meeting set for Brenda Albritton on August 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Ingram
Elaine Posey
Gloria Gilson
Hawaii
Hoyt Clark
Janice Davis
Anna Jarrell
Brenda Albritton
Faye Taylor
Ellen Locke
Betty Smith
4-Cent Letter Postage Becomes Effective Nationwide
Washington D C starting Friday many letters now require a 4c stamp as first class postage rises from 3c. Post cards will cost 3c and all mail letters go from 6c to 7c. This change sets new rates for mail across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Avon Calling Offers High Commissions to Women in Columbus
Advertisement seeking women including girls and housewives to join Avon with no experience required. Promises high commissions and directs to write Mrs. Mildred L. Massie at 3011 Cherokee Ave, Columbus, Georgia. Contains a code (7242b).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
Mildred L. Massie
Cherokee Ave
Columbus, Ga
Fourth Poliomyelitis Vaccine Dose Not Required Now
The Poliomyelitis Advisory Committee meeting in Washington on March 21 concluded that the current three dose schedule remains highly effective. Exceptions may be made by physicians during local outbreaks or for travelers to high incidence areas, with a fourth dose only after at least one year from the three-dose completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy E. Burney
Washington
Julian Price
Classified ad seeks male contact man in Macon
Classified ad from Jim Walter Corp seeks men age 45 to 75 to work as contact man. Flexible hours, prefer retired or part time workers. Call 6-1909 in Macon for appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Walter Corp
Macon
Umbrella Handle Lost on Street Reward Offered
Brass umbrella handle about three to four inches long lost on the street last week. Finder call Mrs. F. A. Peed at MN 2-3035 for reward.
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F. A. Peed
Personnel assistant sought for Blue Bird Body Co
Medium size Christian company seeks a personnel assistant for manufacturing school bus bodies. Age 21 to 35 with college training and personnel experience preferred but not essential. Must pass a test to qualify. Interviews Saturday Aug 2 8 00 AM to 11 AM and 1 30 PM to 3 30 PM at Ft Valley Georgia plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Company
Blue Bird Body CO
Ft. Valley
Opportunity Man or Woman to Service Dispensers
Local field position seeks a responsible person to service and collect from automatic dispensers. No selling required. Age not essential. Must have a car and provide references. Investment of 400 to 700 dollars. 7 to 12 hours weekly can net up to 300 per month. Possibility of full time work. For interview, send details to P O Box 865 Oklahoma City Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O
Oklahoma City
Okla
Reynolds Store Building for Rent in Reynolds Georgia
Suwannee Store Building located in the City of Reynolds between the Drug Store and E. T. Shealy Store. Building remodeled four years ago with modern lights and wall fan. Size 29 by 50 feet. For inquiries contact E. T. Shealy, Reynolds, Ga. (7'10)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suwannee Store
City of
Reynolds
E. T. Shealy
Reynolds, Ga
Sewing Machines for Sale and Repairs offered in Reynolds GA
New heads for all pedal and electric machines and rebuilt Singers. Used Singer portable electric machines $39.50. Repairs on all makes and models. Also pest control service in Perry GA with inspection calls and National Pest Control Association member. Feeder pigs and shoats wanted at market prices. Timberland wanted in Reynolds Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
Windham’s Sewing Machine Co
Reynolds
Georgia
Ray Pest Control Service
Collect
Garfield
Perry Ga
National Pest Control Assn
Franklin McCants
Asbury McCants
Butler
George
Apartment for Sale in Marshall Buildings
Two Marshall apartments offered for sale with three units in one and two in the other. Steady renters provide income. live in one unit and rent the rest. Contact E. E. Jarrell in Butler Georgia or Mrs. Blanche Brunson in Reynolds Georgia for details and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
E. E. Jarrell
Butler Ga
Union
Blanche Brunson
Reynolds, Ga
Tilden
Jonesboro and Thomaston PCA merge to form Flint River PCA
Stockholders of Jonesboro Production Credit Association and Thomaston PCA voted to merge effective September 1. The 1100 member nonprofit will be known as Thomaston PCA until charter changes rename it Flint River PCA. New seven member board includes Burch Brown Maddox McDaniel Hancock McCarts Pierson. The merged association, serving 12 counties, reports assets above 1.35 million dollars and a net worth over 320 thousand, with loans totaling more than 1.39 million in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro Production Credit Association
Thomaston Pca
Rhodes Murphy
Thomaston ‘Pca
Flint River Pca
Fulton
DeKalb
Butts
Henry
Fayette
Spalding
Clayton
Lamar
Monroe
Pike
Taylor and
Upson
Farm Crops in Georgia Report Good Despite Rainy July
Rainy July boosted foliage growth across Georgia delaying spraying and allowing pests to proliferate. Cotton soybeans corn peanuts and hay show mixed to better condition than last year with pastures improving. rainfall totals in Atlanta over 9 inches and Gainesville over 11 inches near records.
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Atlanta
Gainesville
Library Now Open In Taylor County
The Taylor County Library opens 3 to 5 pm on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons under librarian Bessie Nelson. The Wesleyan Christian Advocate, official Methodist organ in its 121st volume, has a full change of publication and editorial management, with C. H. Sewell as General Manager in Macon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Bessie Nelson
The
Wesleyan Christian Advocate
C. H. Sewell
Macon
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Mark Hall of
Albany
J. J. Bone
Murray Walker
Mary McCorvey
Mr. C. F. Rustin and
Cody
Mrs. J. M. Rustin
Mrs
Don Daye
Claudia Locke
Jane Windham of
John Pennington
Myrtle Sanders
Newnan
Barbara McCorkle
Harold Ragan
Cairo
Lucy Bell Harris
Thomaston
Carlton Jordan
Herschel Walker
Vernon Reddish and Sons
Athens
Ruby Lovvorn
Ohio
Cecil Griggs
Arnold Griggs
Taylor Bone
Clem Adams
E. F. Garrett
Howell Dillard
Jeanette Harris
Jacquline Albritton
Bob Knepley
Buddy
Clinton, Md
J. M. Austin
Bill Gee
Ellis Felker
Wanza Wisham
H. S. Wisham
Floyd Crumley
T. B. Green
C. W. Hurst
D. W. Harris
H. D. Taunton
H. D. Jordan
John P. Jones
David Jones
Elmo Ellerbee
Gwen
Judy
Columbus
Luther Spillers
Charles
Debra Spillers
Ellerbee
Frank Riley
Hiawassee
Riley
W. S. Brown
Ernest L. Davis
Kay
Fairfield
Calif
Gene Kirksey
West Coast
Virginia Maxwell
B. Ernest Coffee
W.S.C.S
C. W. Smith Sales & Service
Thurston Ave
Thomaston, Ga
Timberland
Halley
Jonesboro P. C. A. Thomaston P C.A. Farm One Corporation
Butler, GA
Dorothy Malone
Dope Street
Abby Dalton
Jonathan Haze
Brian Keith
Merry Anders
Dale Robertson
Mara Corday
Citizens State Banks
Federal Deposit Insurance Corpooration
Butler, Georgia
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