Negroes Form State Group At Macon
Ten thousand members of negro democratic clubs in Georgia are urged to vote in the white primary on July 4 under a new state wide organization named the Georgia Association of Citizens democratic clubs. A. T. Walden of Atlanta was elected chairman at a meeting with reps from 11 clubs.
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Macon
Georgia
State
Democratic Executive Committee
U. S. Supreme Court
Texas
Democratic Party
Georgia Association of Citizens Democratic Clubs
A. T. Walden
Atlanta
Macon Flier Downs Nazi Flying Bomb
Lt. James Billington of Macon Georgia a Thunderbolt pilot shot down a flying bomb over Southern England during a test flight He described seeing a dark shape dive and recognized it as a spook bomb before bringing it down on Friday in June at SHAEF records.
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Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
James Billington
Macon
Thunderbolt
England
Tiny Bible Saves Georgia Boy's Life
In the Pacific on June 22, Marine Pfe. James Strickland of Waycross Georgia survived enemy fire when a small Bible in his pack deflected a bullet. The Testament opened to the Book of St. Mark remained torn but intact, credited with saving his life.
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Pacific
Pfe
James Strickland
Waycross Ga
Rural mail carrier Colclough dies on Penfield route
Jas H Colclough a rural mail carrier with the Penfield post office died suddenly Saturday from a heart attack while on his route. The death removes a long time local postal worker and marks a sudden loss to the community.
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Jas. H. Colclough
Penfield
Congress Recesses Until August 1 For War Work Review
The 78th Congress adjourns its six month session to five weeks off before returning August 1. Lawmakers head home to seek reelection as Republicans nominate in Chicago and Democrats plan July 19. Postwar tax plans and surplus materials loom, with a second August recess possible after Labor Day.
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Washington
78Th Congress
Chicago
Dozing Snake Rescues Itself From Well
Rochelle Georgia June 33 w Robinson, a local farmer, reports his king snake fell into a deep well. He lowered a chain, the snake coiled around it, and was hauled to safety.
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Rochelle
W. St.Robinson
Flowery Branch approves $85,000 school bond in fire replacement
Flowery Branch Georgia held a special election to fund a new school building. The bond issue for 85 000 dollars passed 232 to 0 to replace the building destroyed by fire. A federal grant of 59 500 dollars will help cover costs and construction will begin immediately.
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Flowery Branch
State guardsmen train at Fort Benning in civil disturbance course
About 1,000 Georgia guardsmen bedded down on GI cots at Fort Benning after a first day of a week long training in civil disturbance control. The drill, supervised by army officers and Col C C Collins, covers handling of weapons and equipment. A second group of 1,000 will gather July 9 for the same course, the third Benning session under army direction.
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Benning
Georgia
C. C. Collins
Army
Montezuma Youth Graduates Honor From Emory Junior College
Emory Junior College announces nine students named to the Phi Delta Omega honor society for pre dental and premed studies. Recipients include Joe Barnett of Marietta Edward Brown of Dalton James Garnier of Ashburn James Adams of Montezuma William Lashley Emory Thompson of Valdosta Sam Lippitt of Albany Carlton Allman of Newton. Adams named program chairman for the summer quarter.
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Oxford
Emory Junior College
Phi Delta Omega
M. W. Watkins
Joe Barnett
Marietta
Edward Brown
Dalton
James Garnier
Ashburn
James Adams
Montezuma
William Lashley
Emory Thompson
Valdosta
Sam Lippitt
Albany
Carlton Allman
Newton
James In Adams
Sheriff Opens Probe Of Highway Death In Georgia
Talbotton Ga June 26 Sheriff James H Ferguson Sunday opened an inquiry into the death of Edgar P Gordy 65 who was struck by an automobile on the Columbus Macon highway Gordy formerly farmed in Chattahoochee county and recently lived at Box Springs Ga The investigation follows Saturday night’s fatal accident.
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Talbotton
James H
Ferguson
Edgar’ P. Gordy
Columbus-Macon
Gordy
Chattahoochee County
Box Springs
War Prisoner Exchange Arranged at Irun Spain
Officials said queued arrangements for about 900 American and Allied prisoners to cross the border at Irun on July 20 toward Portugal where they will be exchanged for a number of German captives. The freed prisoners will travel by seven trains under the plan.
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Jrun
Spain
Irun
Portugal
Crape Myrtle Trees in Albany Bloom Brightly
Albany Ga June 26 May Albany streets are filled with blooming crape myrtle trees planted years ago. The deep pink blossoms dominate with white and lavender varieties also visible, highlighting the city’s long association with this favorite tree.
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Albany
Eastern Star
Dacula Mother Killed by Freight Train
Carrie Landers Garner, 49, of Dacula, was killed instantly when struck by a freight train at a crossing near Dacula. A coroner's jury was empaneled to investigate. She is survived by husband Jesse Garner two sons Boyd and Ralph Garner and two daughters Adell Garner and Snowdell Calloway.
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Lawrenceville
Carrie Landers Garner
Dacula
Garner
Jesse Garner
Boyd
Ralph Garner
Adell Garner
Snowdell Calloway
Student Volunteers Aid Georgia Peach Pickers in Macon
In Macon on June 26, Bibb and Peach counties mobilized 145 Victory Farm Volunteer Corps youths ages 14 to 17 to help pick and pack Georgia peaches. They assist with moving fruit to markets nationwide due to a serious labor shortage reported by growers and school officials.
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Macon
Bibb
Peach County
Victory Farm Volunteer Corps
Georgia
Body of Pope Pius X Exhumed For Public Veneration
Rome reports the body of Pope Pius X, who died in 1914 amid World War I tensions, was exhumed and dressed in current papal robes. The pontiff Pius XII will honor the predecessor before reburial in St Peters chapel.
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Rome
Pius X
Pius XII
St. Peters
Faith and obedience guide Joshua and Israel’s future
The teaching emphasizes Israel’s failure to trust God leads to partial land possession and divine discipline. Moses and Joshua are compared, with God’s enduring promises and guidance through law, urging resolve and righteousness. The message connects ancient Israel to modern America, warning against reliance on arms alone.
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Joshua
Goa
Moses
Jordan
Timerath
Serah
Mt. Ephriam
Providence
Israel
America
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