From Gold Diggers to Dreams and Growth in Georgia
A Georgia column notes diverse themes from new dress for The Atlanta Constitution to census stories in Terrell county. It highlights a large family with 19 children and four sets of twins and commends H W Garrett of Doeran Courier for a 12 page special edition honoring local high school graduates.
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The
Atlanta Constitution
Terrell County
Dawson News
Georgia
H. W. Garrett
Doeran Courier
Susie R. Cotney
Reynolds
Rte. 3
State Department of Education
Susie Cotney
State Treasurer Candidate Praised by Georgia Journal Readers
The Stewart Webster Journal highlights Sims Garrett as the preferred candidate for State Treasurer in the upcoming primary. Supporters cite his career in Washington and business success, while editorial notes mention corrections about previous typos and reflect on losses in the journalism community including J Kelly Simmons, former Georgia Press Association president.
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Brother Anglin
Stewart-Webster Journal
Bro. Anglin
Sims Garrett
Sims
Charing
Steve Pace
Washington
J. Kelly Simmons
Washington, D. C
Georgia Press Association
Simmons
McRae
Cuarbetri
Douglas
Eufaula
Ala
Trick truck courtesy and tavern self regulation
A narrator recounts a truck driver signaling for safe passing and a tavern owner praising voluntary cooperation. The piece highlights courteous driving practices and the Brewers Self-Regulation program as examples of community standards preventing trouble and promoting lawfulness.
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Brewers
America
Wesley Methodist Church History and Trustees Update
A 1950 church history recounts the Wesley Methodist Church track through 50 years, listing pastors from 1900 to 1950 and noting changes in circuits and superintendents. It records charter-member memory gaps, deed transfers in 1941, the 1949 mixed Sunday School with Addis Scott, and ownership of an acre of land via a 1949 quit-claim deed to Suggs Butler and Heath as trustees.
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Howard
Butler
J. F. Jackson Jr
L. A. Harrell
J. A. Cook
W. E. Hightower
Wesley Church
C. L. Glenn
A. W. Reese
J. W. M. Stipe
J. Ed Fain
Howard and
Carsonville
J. A. Heath
Peter Vanlandingham
Mae Vanlandingham
Roxy Casey
Anna Heath
Minnie Heath
G. W. Willis
Sidney Baldwin
Lena McBryde
Nannie Smith
J. C. Wade
O. M. Bazemore
R. M. Suggs
P. S
Bro. Gilbert
R.M. Suggs
Charlie Butler
Wesley Methodist Church
Addis Scott
Be careful when talking to an undertaker
A light caution about talking with an undertaker as conversations drift toward grave topics. The note suggests sensitivity around fears and humor in discussing death and funerary matters.
Reunion at Andrew College Well Attended
More than 350 alumnae gathered at Andrew College in Cuthbert for Alumnae Day as the time-honored school nears its centennial. Dr. S. C. Oliff announced a June 1951 to 1953 expansion plan including a fine arts building an athletic facility new furniture and equipment.
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Cuthbert
Andrew College
S. C. Oliff
Oliff
Party Session Planned At Macon Aug 9
Macon James S Peters of Manchester chairs the State Democratic Executive Committee as it meets at the city auditorium in Macon on August 9 to declare winners of the June 28 primary and officially nominate the governor, U S Senator, and all state officers.
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Macon
James S. Peters
Manchester
State
Democratic Executive Committee
City Auditorium
Peters
Friends of
U. S
Six Die in Georgia Weekend Highway Crashes
Six persons were killed in accidents on Georgia highways over the weekend. Another died from injuries suffered three weeks ago and one more Georgian was killed in an Ohio crash.
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Georgia
Ohio
Taylor County Library Announces New Opening Hours
The Taylor County Library will be open from 9 to 11 each Tuesday and Thursday morning beginning next Tuesday. Bessie Haywood, Librarian.
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Taylor County
Bessie Haywood
Butler Troop 33 Boy Scouts Meet Tonight
Butler Boy Scouts Troop 33 will meet Thursday night to discuss summer camping. Every boy belonging to this group is urged to attend.
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Butler Boy Scouts
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Butler Herald
Taylor CO
Henry W. Grady
Grady County
Grady
Cairo
Columbus Enquirer
Thompson
Enaquirer
Talmadge
Adveri
Joe Marsh
Garden Tavern
Andy
United States Brewers Foundation
Ke Marsh
Crowell
J. N. Peacock
C. L. Wall
J. P. Dell
J.S. Brooks
Leland Moore
A P. Foster Jr
Boy Scouts
Reynolds, Ga
Whatley
Dixie
Ford
New York Fashion Academy
Payne Motor Company
Butler, Georgia
McInvale’s Store
Potterville, Ga
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