Talbotton Women Win Georgia Federation Award
Prominent Talbotton Women credited for civic improvements after a community achievement contest. The Talbotton Woman's Club, winner at the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs banquet in Savannah, credits early neglect of public spaces and unsightly sheds for spurring modernization. A steering committee and survey led efforts to beautify streets and courthouse surroundings.
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Savannah
Hotel DeSoto
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Georgia Federation
Robert Jordan
Courthouse Square
Georgia Holds Large Sum in Highway Funds Awaiting Action
Georgia has more than 35 million stored in vaults for highway and civic projects. Committees work on urban renewal, beautification campaigns, and a Talbotton parade of progress. Federal and state funds totaling about 54 million await letting contracts, with 16.7 million held by federal, 22.5 million awaiting projects, and 15.9 million in the state treasury. A lag in roadbuilding leaves plans unbid.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Perry King
Rural Roads Authority
Federal Bureau
Altho
Marine Recruiting Sergeant to Visit Butler Twice in June
Marine Recruiting Sgt. R. M. Turner will be in Butler on June 5 and June 19 from 3 30 to 4 p m at the local post office to interview young men for enlistment. The Marines seek ages 17 to 28 for first enlistment with options of two three or four year terms. Draft eligible youths get a two year program invitation. Seniors graduating this year are eligible for the two year enlistment.
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R. M. Turner
Butler
U.S. Marines
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Marine Corps
Columbus
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Georgia Livestock Development Authority
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Oak Hill Cemetery
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Taylor County. Motor Company
Christopher
Montezuma, Ga
Reson
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Kessamin
Butler, Georgia
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