Purvis Family Holds First Reunion at Conners Mill
The Purvis descendants of Marion and Marzelie gathered at Conners Mill for a first reunion led by Rev. Leonard Parker. About 120 registered by 1 p.m. with group photos, a picnic lunch, swimming, and plans to make it an annual event. Attendees included Walter Purvis and extended families from Charing, Thomaston, Albany, Warner Robins, Columbus, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Marzelie Purvis
Conners Mill
Walter Purvis
Charing
Leonard Parker
L. L. Purvis
Amy Gill
Marvin Purvis
Clifford Clark
Harmon Montgomery
J. R. Brewer
Thomaston
Charlie Abbott
David Purvis
Leonard Purvis
Minnie Lee Parker
Phenix City
Ala
Some Good Advice Is Given Swimmers by Eminent Physician
An eminent physician warns that water cramps after lunch can disable a swimmer, making it hard to swim or stay afloat. Cramps can occur in the calf or abdomen and are triggered by cold water and reduced blood to muscles while digestion consumes more blood for processing meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Five Convicts Escaped From Upson County Camp
Thomaston Times reports five convicts remain at large from the Upson county public works camp, with one deemed dangerous. Two painters fled the courthouse job, two escaped from Parker Bridge crew on the Flint River, and a prior risky escape from Matthews Field two weeks earlier adds to the breakout. Authorities hold multiple leads as searches continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upson County
Parker Bridge
Flint River
Matthews Field
Notable Local Figures Listed in Social Notes
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Watson and family of Macon are joined by Elder and Mrs. M. A. Hall and Mr. H. L. Watson of Arabi, Ga., in a social notice detailing connections among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanta
Albert Watson
Macon
Elder
M. A. Hall
H.L. Watson
Arabi, Ga
Columbus Woman Installed as C. E. S. Grand Matron of Ga.
Miss Eva Richardson of Lawrenceville and John Pinson of Rome were installed as worthy grand matron and grand patron at the Georgia Eastern Star convention in Macon. They succeed Mrs. Sarah L. Zorzi of Macon and T. C. Rowland of Decatur as state leaders. The ceremony followed a long business session. 1953 convention set for Atlanta. Other officers named include Ethel Moncrief of Columbus associate grand matron Phil Saxton of Atlanta associate grand patron Claudia Singletary of Thomasville grand secretary Marcia Jewett of Rossville grand treasurer Grace Brambler of Atlanta grand conductress Ernestine Adams Thombaston associate grand conductress Lola Granade of Augusta grand lecturer Beatrice Tucker of Atlanta grand chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Order of Eastern Star of Georgia
Eva Richardson
Lawrenceville
John Pinson
Rome
Sarah L. Zorzi
T. C. Rowland
Decatur
OES
Atlanta
Ethel Moncrief
Columbus
Phil Saxton
Claudia Singletary
Thomasville
Marcia Jewett
Rossville
Grace Brambler
Ernestine Adams Thombaston
Lola Granade
Augusta
Beatrice Tucker
Card of Thanks for Wife and Mother
We thank everyone for the kindness shown during illness and death. Special thanks for cards and flowers and to Dr Clifford Montgomery for services rendered. May God bless each and every one is our prayer. Zebedee Harris and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Montgomery
Bound Over at Columbus in Crackdown on Obscene Literature
Seven persons arrested in Columbus during a crackdown on obscene literature were bound over to superior court with bonds totaling 19500 dollars. A preliminary hearing dismissed a manufacturing obscenity charge against Robert W. Shepherd 27 of 1824 Elgin Drive due to insufficient evidence. The eight arrestees included two women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Superior Court
Frank A. Garrard Jr
Robert W. Shepher
Elgin Drive
County Food Processing Center Opens Season at Butler School
The Taylor County Food Processing Center on the Butler Colored high school campus opens Monday for a summer canning program. It operates two days a week, Monday and Wednesday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for processing and accepting products for canning. Open to all county residents, run by Charlie A. Hicks, Vocational Agriculture Teacher in Charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Food Processing Center
Butler School
Taylor County Food Processing Center
Butler Colored High School
Charlie A. Hicks
Local Social Visits Highlight Kirksey and Taunton Families
The Coss Roads column notes Mr. and Mrs. Emory Kirksey of Daytona Beach visiting Rufus Kirksey. Several Sunday visitors appear including Mr and Mrs Dee Taunton and family, Mr and Mrs Henry Peacock, and Mr and Mrs Billie Peacock. Additional entries mention Dennis Peterman from Ft Valley, Georgia State College for Women actions, and other Kinship and community visits across Americus and nearby households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Kirksey
Daytona Beach
Fla
Rufus Kirksey
Otis Mott
Henry Harris
Nettie Sanders
Worthen Taunton
Dee Taunton
Henry Peacock
Billie Peacock
Dennis Peterman
Ft. Valley
B. F. Kirksey
Charles Lancaster
Georgia State College For Women
Milledgeville
Mary Taunton
Ellen Kirksey
Martha Ann Kirksey
Hugh Bone and Sons
Charlie Giles
Also Mentioned on This Page
Purvis
Fred Ehrlich
Lorenzo Purvis
Ralph Gilson
E. A. Wright
David Mercer
Alton Turner
Joyce Wright
Albany
Douglas Purvis
Cecil Gill
Leon Gill
Roswell Locke
Peggy, Peterman
Barbara Wall
Warner Robins
E. A. Welch Jr
Cleatons Hill
E. H. Morrison
Dave Harbuck
Boss Wall
Brannon Montgomery
John Daniel
Neva Brady
Mauk
Tim Locke
Gloria
Perry Watson
Mr. and
Mrs
Gus Johnson
Glen R. Shepherd
Upson
Reg. U. S
Doyel's
Butler
Georgia
Lealer Electric
Ashers
C. E. S. Grand
Zebedee Harris
Coss Roads News
Tim Youngblood
Locke Equipment CO
Butler, Ga
HI Neighbor
Colum
Bus
Phenix
Chattahoochee Valley
Columbus and
Columbus and Phenix City
HI Neighbor Committee
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