Postmaster Change Not Likely at This Time for Columbus
Columbus Ga. There is no change in the postmastership at Columbus as of this date. Post Office Department officials declined further comment. Thos E Sikes is appealing a recent decision following a long investigation. Deputy assistant postmaster general Bert Barnes said it is very likely Sikes had filed an appeal with Postmaster General Summerfield, though he had not seen the appeal and said Sikes had intended to file one.
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Columbus
Post Office Department
Thos. E. Sikes
Bert Barnes
Bureau of Operations
Sikes
Summerfield
Barnes
What a Day Mother’s Day Routine Ends in Fatigue
A newspaper exchange describes a Mother's Day routine full of chores from dishwashing and cleaning to shopping and laundry. After completing the tasks the mother collapses into a chair and sighs What a Day.
Devastating Atlanta Fire Fifty Years Ago May 1908
Fifty years ago on May 8 1908 Atlanta suffered a major blaze destroying a business block bounded by Madison Avenue now Spring Street SW Mitchell Forsyth and Nelson streets including the Terminal Hotel Loss was about 1 million with no fatalities S M Inman the block owner suffered the greatest loss and most merchants were insured against fire
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Atlanta
Madison Ave
Spring St
Mitchell, Forsyth and
Nelson Streets
S. M. Inman
Bugs Racket Flourishing in Macon Says Sheriff
Macon Georgia reports show the bug lottery racket remains active in the city and county. Bible Sheriff J I Wood states the situation is worsening daily with increasing reports of bug activity despite prior crackdowns.
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Macon
J. I. Wood
Dr Luther Harrell Speaks at Young Harris College
Dr Luther Harrell, executive secretary of the Georgia Methodist Commission on Higher Education and former Butler pastor, spoke at Young Harris College’s weekly convocation. He received a beauty cherry serving tray from President C. R. Clegg for his work with the Ga Methodist church in the $2 million college campaign. He urged students that progress comes through human life and service, stressing the college’s mission relies on people.
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Luther Harrell
Georgia Methodist Commission On Higher Education
Butler Church
Young Harris College
C. R. Clegg
Harrell
Harris College Assembly
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Two Women Killed in Macon Car Crash Near Wesleyan College
In Macon a head-on collision near Wesleyan College killed two women and hospitalized five others. Hazel Woody, 32, Cedartown died after reaching the hospital. Lillie Mae Rogers, 54, also of Cedartown, died eight hours later. Whatley, 30, northbound, attempted to pass and crashed with James Woody, 35, Cedar Town. All occupants were injured and hospitalized.
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Macon
Wesleyan College
Hazel Woody
Cedartown
Lillie Mae Rogers
J. B. Vaughn
O. E. Williams
D. L. Whatley
Whatley
James Woody
Miss Georgia Pageant Heads to Columbus for 22 Entrants
Twenty two of Georgia’s top contenders arrive in Columbus for the Miss Georgia contest at municipal auditorium. The event, hosted by Columbus Jaycees, features a lavish garden set with a pool and trees. Marilyn Van Derbur and Jody Shattuck attend. cash prizes total 4500 dollars.
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Columbus
Municipal Auditorium
Columbus Jaycees
Georgia
Jaycees
Miss Georgia
George DeWitt
Marilyn van Derbur
Jody Shattuck
Post Office to Use New Mail Service
The Post Office Department will begin the new flexi-van service on Detroit to Chicago mail runs starting July 1. A loaded highway trailer is separated from its wheel assembly and placed on a railway flat car, an offshoot of the piggy back concept in railroading.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Detroit
Chicago
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