Sidewalk Gleanings From OLD TIMER reflects community life
The column highlights Otis Rowe of City Cafe restoring business with help from Mrs. Roy Kirksey and Miss Bettie Sue Watson, praises local ministers Rev. J. W. M. Stipe and Rev. J. H. Stanford, and notes their kindness to the sick. It mentions April 5 voting, a 50th anniversary reading, and a 1900s electrocutionfire history tied to Sheriff Pope. It also covers church events, member visits, campaigns, and a raid office offer at L. M. Doyel Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Rowe
City Cafe
Roy Kirksey
Bettie Sue Watson
Russell Leads Southern United Front to Block Senate Rule Change
Senator Richard B. Russell of Georgia directed the Southern Democrats and Republicans in a long filibuster against proposed Senate rule changes to curb filibusters aimed at blocking President Johnson's civil rights legislation. Russell served as floor leader throughout the battle and negotiations, keeping the minority strong and well organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Senate
Russell
Aged Talbotton Atty’s Mother Dies at Bowden
Mrs. John Lindsey Smith age 90 and former Melissa Hall died in Bowman Ga. Funeral held Wednesday at Bowman Baptist Church with interment in the Hall family plot. Survived by children Ida Rice Willie Smith John Andy Smith Edna S Jordan Alice S Seymour C H S Smith Clarence Smith and 14 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren. Grandson Zach Seymour noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowman Baptist Church
Bowman
John Lindsey Smith
Melissa Frances Hall
Hall
Rehoboth Baptist Church
A. W. Bussey
Baptist Church
Jasper
R. H. Gilmore
Bowman Church
Herman Ihley
First Baptist Church
Elberton
Relative of Mrs Steed Now Recovering from Auto Injuries
The Adel News reports Mrs W B Wilkes injured when a car struck the vehicle carrying Dr and Mrs Hutchinson on Christmas Eve night. She has been in the clinic but is now able to walk a little and is expected to go home soon. Friends express appreciation for kindness shown during recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adel News
W. E. Steed
W. B. Wilkes
Pace Expects 1949 Cotton Acreage Exclusion Dealt Soon
Rep Stephen Pace of Americus said a final agreement to exclude the 1949 cotton crop from acreage allotments is likely within several days. The House bill excludes cotton while the Senate measure covers cotton, corn, wheat and rice, with joint action awaiting reconciliation. The secretary of agriculture and the American Farm Bureau Federation urge prompt action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Stephen Pace
Americus
Secretary of Agriculture
American Farm Bureau Federation
Agriculture Committees
House
Senate
AFBF
Capt Gray Fountain Returns From Overseas Duty
Captain T. Gray Fountain has returned to the United States after completing his overseas tour. He served first in Ashiyo Japan and later at the Medical General Dispensary Yokohama before March 9. He arrived at Oliver General Hospital to recuperate from an illness and will become a resident surgeon at Emory Hospital Atlanta on July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Gray Fountain
States
Ashiyo
Japan
Medical General Dispensary
Yokohama
Capt. Fountain
Oliver General Hospital
Emory Hospital
Atlanta
Upson County Fat Cattle Show Set For Thomaston
The fourth annual Upson County Fat Cattle Show and sale will be held Tuesday April 12 in Thomaston. About 40 steers from Upson Lamar Pike Meriwether and Talbot counties will be shown by 4 H and FFA members. Dr M P Jaragin University of Georgia will judge. Sale follows the all day event at 8 p m. Mayor Frank Binford is General Chairman with cattlemen from participant counties assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upson County
Thomaston
4-H Club
FFA
Upson
Lamar Pike
Meriwether
Talbot
M. P. Jaragin
University of Georgia College of Agriculture
Athens
C. A. Bryant
Frank Binford
Change of Office Dates Announced by Dr. Webb
Dr. Willis L. Webb an optometrist, announces his Butler office will shift from Saturday to Wednesday. He also notes offices in Fort Valley and Montezuma remain open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
Willis L. Webb
Butler
Fort Valley
Montezuma
Timber Wanted for Gum Timber and Logs
Advertisement from W. G. Wallace of Butler seeking to buy standing gum timber or logs suitable for cross ties in any quantity of 5 000 feet. Contact Wallace at Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Wallace
Butler
Miss Peggy Varnadow Signs Movie Contract
Miss Peggy Varnadow of Athens Tennessee granddaughter of Mr and Mrs C F Varnadow and niece of Mr and Mrs J S Green has signed with Universal International Pictures Hollywood for a seven year contract to play reading parts in several pictures. She also signed radio and television deals the same day. The 5 foot 7 inch 123 pound blonde, a Gus Park College and Northwestern University graduate, previously worked at WWL New Orleans and toured Butler as a guest of her grandparents and the Green family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Varnadow
Athens Tenn
C. F. Varnadow
J. S. Green
Universal-International Pictures
Hollywood
Calif
Varnadow
Peggy Dow
Dow
L. A. Varnadow
Athens
Tenn
Northwestern University
WWL
New Orleans
Public Worship Services Planned at Union and Wesley Churches
Next Sunday union and Wesley Methodist Churches schedule worship and Sunday School times. Wesley Church offers 10 15 a m and 7 30 p m services with morning Sunday School led by supervisor Addis Scott. Union Church holds 10 45 a m Sunday School and 11 45 a m worship led by H G McCants. A radio sermon by J Edgar Hoover urges family worship and daily prayer as essential to national renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union and
Wesley Methodist Churches
Wesley Church
Addis Scott
Union Church
H. G. McCants
J. Edgar Hoover
G-man
America
United Evangelical Action
Reynolds Students Win 1st and 2nd in County Spelling Contest
Taylor county readers celebrate the Reynolds school data with Miss Sylvia Swearingen first in the county spelling bee. Winners across fourth to eighth grades named from Westley Mauk Reynolds and Butler schools with multiple second places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Sylvia Swearingen
Reynolds High School
R. L. Swearingen
Reynolds
Sylvia
Americus
Fred Hartman
Westley
Jackie Brady
Mauk
Donny Lane
Mary Ann Trussell
Elizabeth Hammock
Wesley School
Wilma Freeman Reynolds
Ann Guinn
Butler School
Merrell Harbuck
Mauk School
Sylvie Swearingen
Reynolds School
Shirley Trussell
Bazemore to Supply Sunday Sermon at Mt. Pisgah
Mt. Pisgah Baptist church schedules Sunday service at 10 30 with Bro B H Bazemore filling for the pastor J H Stanford invites all to attend. Carro Peacock leads Sunday school and urges families to join Bible study for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Bazemore
Mt. Pisgah
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church
Carro Peacock
J. H. Stanford
Chicken Dinner at Mauk School Friday Evening
A chicken dinner will be served at Mauk School Friday evening from 6 to 10 o'clock. The proceeds, priced at 5 cents per plate, go to painting Mauk Methodist church. The event is sponsored by the WSCS and Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauk School
WSCS
Mauk Methodist Church
Prominent Montezuma Businessman Injured in Head-on Crash
Montezuma businessman G. F. Bunn was injured in a head-on highway collision near Mossy Oaks in Houston County. He suffered a head injury five broken ribs a broken knee cap and internal injuries and was taken to Macon County Clinic. Bunn runs an electrical supply business in Montezuma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
G. F. Bunn
Macon County
Bunn
Mossy Oaks
Houston County
Butler's New Dept Store Set Opening Date Friday
In conference with Mr. Ellington business manager of Logue's Thrift Store the opening date of this new enterprise in Butler is announced as Friday April 8. The remodeled store next to Walker's Grocery features electric lighting display windows and a streamlined stock from factories for all ages. Sales staff includes Miss Nettie Bigbie manager and Mrs. R. L. Burns assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellington
Logue
Butler
Walker’s
Logue Thrift Store
Nettie Bigbie
R. L. Burns
Plans Complete for W. O. W. Convention at Macon
The Head Camp of Woodmen of the World schedules its state convention in Macon on April 11 and 12 with 200 delegates expected. Prominent speakers include Farrar Newberry, E. D. Rivers, Jno Cobb, and Dr H. B. Kennedy. A parade on April 11 from Hotel Lanier to the Boys' Club will feature a flag presentation to the club by Newberry, with City Court Solicitor O L Long accepting the flag and Police Chief Ben Watkins as marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Club
Roberta
Bessie Tift College
Ga. Baptists
Georgia
Ft. Benning
Pop
Bibb County
Ethel Adams
GSCW
Commerce Hospital
Jackson County
R. P. Ballcom
Tattnall Prison
Georgia Southwestern College
Americus
Tulip Gardens
Atlanta
Cook County Chamber of Com
Southeast
Wesleyan College
Washington
New York
Margaret Truman
Macon
Woodmen of the World
Arley D. Finley
Hazlehurst
Farrar Newberry
Omaha
Neb
E. D. Rivers
Lakeland
Jno
Hotel Lanier
Boys’ Club
Newberry
O. L. Long
Ben Watkins
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Jose
J. W. M. Stipe
Lions and Lambs
Baylor County
Jesse Cook
C. A
Jack) Pope
Jack
A. P. Ker
Peeler Hardware Co
Hearn H. Lumpkin
Georgia Wer Co
Ious Chambers of Commerce
Oughout
J. C
Georgian Citizen
L. M. Doyel
Methodist Church
JO Revoir
Sen
Richard Russell
Talbotton Atty
Bowden
Con
Pace
Capt. Gray Fountain
Mrs. C. F. Varnadow
Miss Varnadow
Butler Society
Butler's New Dept
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