Knee-Deep in June Verse Celebrates the Month
An extended prose reflection on the poem Knee-Deep in June praises its celebration of June. The piece cites lines about laziness, nature, and youth, notes the author’s preference for June over other months, and urges readers to read the full poem by Mr. Triey for inspiration. It recalls childhood summers, fishing, and apple trees as shared memories of June’s charm.
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June
House Civil Service Committee
Ramspeck
June Lovers Lie In The Meek Light Of Summer Pleasures
The writer reflects on June as the best month for leisure and nature. He recalls outdoor strolls after sunset, visits from family, blackberry patches, and special events like protracted meetings and revivals. He notes weddings and June announcements, urging readers to enjoy the season with religious renewal and community gatherings.
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Riley
Membership Standing Urges Dues to Complete List
With two districts still to report, membership reaches 628 for the next fiscal year. Last year’s numbers lag, but June 15 remains the deadline for the first installment of Rural Letter Carrier subscriptions and about half the regular carriers have not paid dues yet. Pay now to ensure inclusion on the new mailing list and avoid missing issues in July.
Hundred Percenter Dues Push Adds Many Counties
Since the last report two have added counties to the 100 per cent columns. First District lists Candler Effingham Emanuel Long Tattnall Toombs Treutlen Wheeler. Second District adds Colquitt Dougherty Grady Seminole. Fourth District includes Clayton Fayette Talbot Upson. Eighth District adds Lanier. Ninth District includes Lumpkin Pickens. Has your county been reported? If not, send dues and urge others to join.
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Candler
Effingham
Emanuel
Long
Tattnall
Toombs
Treutlen
Wheeler
Colquitt
Dougherty
Grady
Seminole
Clayton
Fayette
Talbot
Upson
Lanier County
Lumpkin
Pickens
Deputy Cole Dedicates Commerce Post Office in Georgia
Deputy Second Assistant Postmaster General J W Cole dedicated the Commerce Georgia post office on June 6. The $60,000 building strengthens the city’s civic pride and underscores the Post Office Department’s ties to Georgia. Rural letter carriers share pride in having Mr Cole lead the ceremony.
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J. W. Cole
Georgia
Commerce
Cole
Rural Letter Carriers Gather for State Convention in Albany
National Secretary Clifton J. Brown of Franklin Tennessee will represent the national association at Georgia’s state convention in Albany on July 19 and 20. The Georgia group extends a royal welcome to Brown and tributes to his past service. Also noted is the death of J. W. Kirk, 64, a Tiger area rural carrier, who died in Mobile Alabama last Wednesday and was buried at Tiger on Friday. He served 12 years in Rabun County and remained faithful to his mail routes and the Methodist church.
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Clifton J. Brown
Franklin
Tenn
National Association
Albany
Georgia
Bro. Ables
Bro. Brown
Cliff
J. W. Kirk
Tiger
Rabun County
Kirk
N. H. Kirk
Mobile
Ala
Madison County
Methodist Church
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Death notices honor long-time rural carrier in Madison County
Former pastor Rev. C. H. Sewell led the funeral service for Bro. Kirk who, a lifelong Georgia church worker and Colbert rural carrier, is mourned by many friends across the state especially in Madison County where he served for years. Sympathy extends to his bereaved loved ones.
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Bro. Kirk
Georgia
Madison County
Colbert
National Auxiliary President's Message to Georgia Members
The message urges dedication to the heritage of the nation and the flag. It stresses unity, increased membership strength, and public support for auxiliary activities. It notes a convention in Albany and a visit by national officers in New Orleans and September plans, urging dues payment and planning to attend.
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Mrs. Land
Georgia Auxiliary
United States
Tonsil Clinic In Butter Tuesdays At Montgomery Hospital
Beginning on June 15 and continuing every Tuesday for four weeks a tonsil clinic will operate at Montgomery hospital. Publicly registered individuals must complete a family physician exam before admission. The $15 charge covers all expenses for twenty four hours under Sara Windham R N County Health Nurse.
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Montgomery Hospital
San
Sara Windham
R. N
Special Excursion Fares for Greater Texas and Pan American Exposition
The Central of Georgia Railway announces special excursion fares for Dallas Texas from June 12 to October 31 with sales starting June 4. Tickets available for sleeping and parlor cars with Pullman charges and 80 day limit plus Nov 16 1937, also coach fares with same limit. Stopovers allowed along diverse routes. Exposition features new themes, major industrial exhibitors from Americas, a large sports program and entertainment at the Million Dollar Midway Calvacade of the Americas.
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Dallas
Ft. Worth
Galveston
Houston
San Antonio
North
South America
Calvacade of of the Americas
Dalles
Farem
Central OF Georgia Railway
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