Census redrawing promises shift in Georgia assembly
The Georgia constitution sets a complex apportionment by county population, with eight counties currently hosting three seats and many counties one or two seats. After the 1980 census, the General Assembly must reallocate to ensure six counties have three seats and others adjust, possibly dropping eight seats overall from 207 to 199, while congressional districts must also be equalized.
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Lanier
Seminole
Brantley
Hong
La=~mar
Bibb
Chatham
DeKalb
Floyd
Fulton
Laurens
Muscogee
Richmond
House
General Assembly
United States
Hose
Union
Georgia
See America First by Motor This Summer
Thousands plan summer trips by car as roads improve nation wide. The piece notes resorts coast to coast, national parks, and regional attractions, urging travelers to use Standard Oil Touring Service for mapped routes and road updates at no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Touring Service
America
Atlantic Seaboard
Gulf Coast
North Carolina
North Georgia
Kentucky
Pacific Coast
Yellowstone Park
Great West
Sapphire Lakes
Canada
Wisconsin
Minnesota
New England
New York
Atlantic City
Niagara Falls
Standard Oil Touring’ Service
W. Bloom St
Louisville
Porterfield by Bridges Smith
Judge Bridges Smith lauds Porterfield near Macon as a superb blend of garden and sanctuary. He praises its roses, ducks, peafowls, and orderly grounds, noting improvements by Jim Porter and urging further enhancements like a trout brook and artificial lake.
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Porterfield
Macon
Bridges Smith
Charleston
Magnolia
Atlanta
Grant Park
Druid Hills
Florida
Ted
Brooke
Magnolia Garden
Jim Porter
Houston
Encampment Attracting Interest Across Georgia Y P A
Macon Georgia May 4 The annual Georgia Baptist young Peoples Convention and Encampment at Riverside Academy near Gainesville June 21 22 is expected to draw hundreds of youth from junior to adult unions across Georgia according to H I Preston Atlanta secretary and encampment director The program features a slate of speakers and teachers from the South including Dr John L Hill Nashville and other leaders from the Baptist boards and state associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Georgia Baptist Young Peoples Convention
Riverside Academy
Gainesville
jeVery Association
Geores
H.l S. Preston
Atlanta
South
John L. Hill
Baptist Sunday School Board
Nashville
Mobile
Ala
Georgia
Jas
Merritt
Georgia Baptist Convention
T. W. Ayers
Foreign Mission Board
Richmond
Louie D. Newton
Druid’ Hills
Golden Cross Society Supports Hospital Charity Efforts
The Golden Cross Society, a Methodist aid group, plans $500 000 in free services for misfortune victims next year. In one year Wesley hospital Atlanta treated 694 charity cases and 4 306 full pay patients, with charity spending totaling $36 597 and an overall $810 000 projected. Enrollment runs May 11 18.
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The
Golden» Cross Society
Wesley Hospital
Atlanta
Special
Georgia
Golden Cross
Georgia Methodists
Pub
Violin Makers Hear the Call to Rebuild Life’s Cracks
Fragmented meditation on breaking and rebuilding. It speaks of violins, stars that fail to shine, and a heart that bleeds and heals. The poem suggests that destruction may lead to renewed harmony and beauty through a skillful hand.
Diogenes Philosophy on Acceptance and Hope
A quotation notes Diogenes urged acceptance of the present, remembrance of the past, and hopeful readiness for the future without fear or suspicion. It claims his simple philosophy is little understood yet essential for happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucullus
Diogenes
Time Worth Recording by Saint Bernard Watchers
An evocative line praising time as measure of human thought and action, urging leaders to value the steadfast guardianship of Saint Bernard dogs noted as alpine watchers. The reflection contrasts human effort with the noble duty epitomized by these dogs.
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States General, Assembly
Sam W. Small
Tong Island
Porter
Tov
Golden’ Cross Society
J. B. Hart. & Bro
Morticians
Macoa, Ga
Hotel Lanier
Cherry Street
NEW Locatomries
Armstrong Jewelers
Macon, GA
Ford
Taylor County Motor Company
Reynolds
VIA
Southern Railway System
Brunswick
St Simons Islaw
Jacksonville
Fla
Ursion
Eni Brunswick
St. Ae
Atlantic
Beach
Mayport
ST. Augustine
Daytona Beach
Land’ Reach
C. D
Rogers
Tati
On Inc
Tral
Coure
Alps
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