Uncle Joe Lawrence and the Wiregrass Farmer’s Golden Anniversary
A South Georgia pioneer known as Uncle Joe Lawrence started in Turner county with a farmer’s group and created the Cow Hog and Bee plan that revived farming. He founded Ashburn’s Wiregrass Farmer and the weekly Wiregrass Barnel and Stocksman, celebrating 50 years, though he rests now. His daughter Nora Lawrence Smith carries on the paper’s legacy.
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Georgia
Iite
Joe” Lawrence
Turner County
Joe
Thentire
Ashburn
Uncle Joe
Nora Lawrence Smith
Wiregrass Farmer
Come To Church Campaign Gains Momentum In Georgia
Stewart-Webster Journal reports the Come To Church drive led by Hearn Lumpkin as state Junior Chamber of Commerce organizers promote April nationwide church attendance efforts. The Georgia Power Company is criticized for advertising choices, while The Herald notes strong demand for posters and literature as campaigns unfold.
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Georgia Power Company
Hearn Lumpkin
Hearn
Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
George
Herald Force
Herald
Lumpkin
John Turk Seeks Georgia General Assembly Seat in Taylor County
John Turk announces candidacy in a special election to fill a Taylor County Georgia House seat. A life long resident with wartime service pledges best efforts for local and state needs and asks for voter support in the April 5 election.
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General Assembly of
Georgia
Taylor County
John Turk
Byrd Announces Candidacy for Taylor County State Representative
On April 5 1949 D E Dock Byrd announces his bid to fill the Taylor County seat in the State Legislature after Garland Byrds resignation. He pledges to represent the county fully on all issues and seeks voters support and influence.
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Taylor County
Garland Byrd
Special Election Called in Taylor County Georgia
The Georgia governor calls a special election in Taylor County to fill the unexpired term of Representative Garland T Byrd who resigned March 14 1949. Filing for candidacy closes March 26 1949 with polls open 8 am to 6 pm April 5 1949. Also notes social and family obituaries and local civic updates.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Honorade
Garland T. Byrd
House of Representatives
J. R. Lunsrd
Hermani
Yal- Hhiadge
State of Georgia
Ubttt
J. &. Lunsford
Butler Garden Club 1945 49 Community Center Plans and Activities
The Butler Garden Club details its 1944 49 activities including wartime service to veterans, Christmas gifts to Camp Wheeler, and monthly flower shows. It records officers for 1945 46 and 1946 47, notes plantings at cemeteries and a planned community center with a charter bid and 10 000 shares. Officers for 1948 49 are listed.
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Tom Lowe
Tom Fountain
T. B. Jaine
Garden Club
Red Cross
Cochran Field
Macon
Sutton
L.R Dean
Memorial
L. R. Adams
T. L. Fountain
Warner Robins
L. 2
Dean
Eva Mauldin
S. Garrett
Butler Garden Club Community Center
W. Pelagea
Uiis
L. R. Dean
I. L
I. B. Joines
L. RB. Adams
Walter Sugges
H. H. Gee
Dean Hotel
Sra
Walter Wain- Wright
L. K. Adams
Louise Till
Hamilton England
Hugh Gee
Russell
Lumpkin
Georgia Rower Company
Butler
Oliphant
R. C. Montgomery
Leonora Anderson
China
Hugh Cheek
E. H. Dunn
Walter Wainwright
J. A. Gibson
Hugh Gees
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Butler Herald
Stewart-Webster Journal
D. E
Dock) Byrd
Dearg
William R. Smith
Smith
Macon News
Craft
C. 8
Alfen
Mouthe Observer
The
Observer
Albany Journal
John R. Crouch
Journal
Reba Brunson
George McArthur
Jane Wimberly
Georgia State Women’s College
Layford Wimberly
New Plymouth
Plymouth
Suggs Motor CO
Butier, Georgia
Frigidaire
Orcelain
Radiantube
N. L. Halley Reynolds
Aker
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