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The text combines several quotes and notes from different sources and individuals. It mentions the Georgia Broadcasters Association, a WSFT radio station manager, and Edwin Methvin. It discusses opinions on Washington administration funds, church finances, and a critique of politicians. It also references a proverb about a bee’s work ethic.
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WSFT
Thomaston
The
Georgia Broadcasters’ Association
Religious growth in Columbus since 1528 feature
A Columbus Enquirer article by Mrs. E. B. Cartledge Jr highlights church building across all denominations since 1528 when none existed. It notes social shifts urging husbands to help by employing wives, as working wives outnumber single workers by millions and married women workers have risen since 1947.
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The
Columbus Enquirer
E. B. Cartledge, Jr
Columbus
Long Georgia trip rewards a quality stop for meals
Robert Griggs notes in the Douglas County Sentinel that a long day’s drive in Georgia offers relief only when stopping at a first class hotel or restaurant for a solid substantial meal in a quiet comfortable setting.
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Georgia
Robert Griggs
Douglas County Sentinel
Winter to summer folly highlights civic irony
The Ft Valley Leader Tribune quotes a critique claiming residents spend winter freezing to death teaching children to keep doors closed and summer burning up teaching them to leave doors open. It argues this shows the futility of civilization with excess like clothing and houses.
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Ft. Valley
Methodist Preacher Seen Working Mule in Field
A reader reports seeing a Methodist preacher in a field handling a mule. The scene suggests the preacher has experience with mules, as the animal strains against the harness and ears pin back during the work.
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Omega News
Lupine Crop Dominates Local Discussion This Year
The county sees escalating interest in blue lupine as farmers, merchants, and residents discuss its timid start a few years ago and its widespread growth today. The front page article traces the crop’s rise and current prominence in local commerce and farming communities.
Columbus Enquirer Marks 123rd Anniversary
The Columbus Enquirer celebrates its 123rd anniversary, noting establishment six months before Columbus was incorporated. The paper highlights its edited coverage, feature articles, society events, and sports as top daily content.
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Columbus’ Enquirer
City of
Columbus
Mirabeau B. Lamar
Republic of Texas
A Graduates Admonition Letter From An Older Voice
An elderly writer offers graduates advice about balancing beauty and brains as they leave school. He urges independence in choosing whether to heed guidance from parents and elders, highlights the value of time, money, and conscience, and encourages ongoing self discipline and happiness.
The Ten Marks of an Educated Man
He keeps his mind open on every question until the evidence is in. He listens to the man who knows and never laughs at new ideas. He cross examines his day dreams and knows his strong point. He values good habits and how to form them. He knows when to think and when to call the expert. He lives forward looking life and loves beauty.
I Know Something Good About You Exchange
The verse urges people to notice and praise the goodness in others. It suggests life would be happier if everyone remembered the positive traits in those they meet and treated them accordingly. The piece frames praise as a reciprocal exchange that reveals value in all people.
Animal World Harmony Surprises Human Relations
A remark notes that animal behavior often appears smoother than human conduct, suggesting animals live in easier, more cooperative ways than people. It reflects on social dynamics and the friction present in human interactions.
Community Visits Highlight Taylor Mill Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peacock and family spent Sunday with Roy Peacock. L. E. Morrill and family visited J. C. Byrd and family. Dave Childree and Ennis Childree and families were guests with Elmer Childree and Peggy of Americus. Frank Rogers and baby of Macon called on Felton Hobbs. Sue Barnes stayed with grandmother Elsie Barnes. Joe Bartlett and Brown visited in Columbus. John McCarthy and children from Rupert visited Lamar Rogers. James Brown and children spent Sunday in Thomaston. Peggy Mullins stayed with grandmother. Patsy Robertson and Betty Wray Barrow of Butler and Phyllis Tomfin visited Jean Crooke. William Roberson and Herman Parks hosted dinner. Several named ladies, Susie Cotney, Ollie Posey, Susie Crooke, Simmons, and H P Bartlett have been on the sick list.
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Frank Peacock
Roy Peacock
L. E. Morrill
J. C. Byrd
Dave Childree
Ennis Childree
Elmer Childree
Peggy
Americus
Frank Rogers
Baby
Macon
Felton Hobbs
Sue Barnes
Elsie Barnes
Joe Bartlett
Brown
Columbus
John McCarthy
Rupert
Lamar Rogers
James Brown
Thomaston
Peggy Mullins
Patsy Robertson
Betty Wray Barrow
Butler
Phyllis Tomfin
Jean Crooke
William Roberson
Herman Parks
Susie Cotney
Ollie Posey
Susie Crooke
Simmons
H.P. Bartlett
Taylor Mill School Program Next Saturday Night
The Taylor Mill school program is set for Saturday evening at 8 p m in the school auditorium. All are invited to attend. The program features grade level performances including What Became of the False Teeth and Eating Goober Peas by first and second grades, Shake and Shiver by third and fourth grades, A Small Boys' School Troubles by Vandy Gates, plus graduating exercises with diplomas and attendance certificates.
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Taylor Mill
Vandy Gates
Death of Mr. Cofield Is Source Of Genuine Sorrow
The Taylor Mill community mourns the death of D A Cofield on May 16 at his home after years of declining health. He served 33 years at Taylor Mill Bible Manufacturing Co and was a longtime deacon at Taylor Mill Baptist church. He is survived by his wife Minnie Pullins Cofield and one son Woodrow Cofield in the U S Army at Ft. Benning. Funeral held May 17 at Taylor Mill Baptist Church with interment at Mt Olive cemetery. Pallbearers named Cauley Barrow Herman Parks J W Windham Wm Roberson Terrell Smith Jake Windham.
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Taylor Mill
D. A. Cofield
Taylor Mill, Bible Manufacturing Co
Cofield
Taylor Mill Baptist Church
Macon County
W. R
Mary Cofield
Minnie Pullins Cofield
Woodrow Cofield
U. S. Army
Ft. Benning
Jno. M
Cross Roads Notes Social Visits and Singing Event
Cross Roads residents report visits among neighbors with Mr Charlie Brown of Thomaston staying with the Blair family and several dinner guests at Butler and Dooling. The Cross Roads Improvement Club sponsors a singing on each third Sunday drawing visitors from Butler Rupert Taylor Mill and Ideal.
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Charlie Brown
Thomaston
C. M. Blair
G. T. Theus
Cecil Pennington
Butler
Henry Peacock
Howard
B. F. Kirksey
Darby Kirksey
Otis Mott
Kirksey
Dooling
Ralph Mott
Little Diane
Fannie Bone
Guy Peterman
James Prince
G. N. Taunton
Florence Hankinson
Cross Roads Improvement Club
Rupert
Taylor Mill
Ideal
Social Notes from Wesley News Events in Thomaston and Nearby
Local society items list weekend and Friday travels among residents. Notable visits include Mrs. Talmadge Smith and Mrs. Albert Whatley in Thomaston, the Robbins and Allen families in Butler, and W. J. Braddy ill at Montgomery hospital. Guests include Smiths, Downs, Suggs, Parker, Whatley, and Wilson families with numerous relatives visiting Milledgeville Columbus and Cordele.
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Talmadge Smith
Albert Whatley
Thomaston
Charles Downs
W. J. Braddy
Montgomery Hospital
John Smith
Argo Fla
Hudson Cochran
Lonnie Parker
Rufus Smith
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Eastman Times-Journal
Edwin
Sis
Little Sis
Taylor Mill News
Taylor Mill School
Mr. Cofield
Wesley News
W. C. Hubbard
Senoia
Will Braddy
Lige Parker
Dora Bickley
South Georgia
Warren White
Children of Columbus
Lem Whatley
Milledgeville
Sons
Messrs
Mercer and
Brown Parker
Johnnie Lee McDaniel
Cordele
Sarah Greneach
Alfred Wilson
Clyde Wilson
Little Jimmy
Gene Parker
General Electric
Doyel
Butler, Ga
Frank Myers
Stephen Pace
FEPC
Myers
Congress
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