Conyers Fire Department Receives Georgia Merit Award
The Conyers Volunteer Fire Department led by Chief George Owens Jr and Assistant Chief Bill McCollum earned the Georgia Safety Fire Commission’s first Award of Merit in a capitol ceremony. The award cites 30 volunteers, a low fire loss, and the department’s rabies dog vaccination drive in Rockdale County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conyers Volunteer Fire Department
George Owens, Jr
Bill McCollum
Georgia Safety Fire Commission
Zack D. Cravey
State Capitol
Cravey
Georgia Fire Departments
Owens
Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner
Conyers
Conyers Fire Department
Rockdale
Georgia Fire Commission
Local families gather for weekend visits and services
Howard News reports numerous families visiting relatives across Georgia and Alabama. Virginia Perkins of Atlanta and Frank Means of Camilla spent the weekend with E. H. Perkins. Edwards and Brown families joined in gatherings and a Gordon Military College commencement in Barnesville. Emma Butler funeral in Fort Valley drew relatives including Leila Willis and Pearl McManus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Perkins
Atlanta
Frank Means
Camilla
E. H. Perkins
S. B. Edwards
Doug
Macon
S. P. Edwards
Joe Brown
Lewis Watson Jr
Gordon Military College
Barnesville
Buddy Brown
Horace Martin
Albany
Mary Lou Averett
J. H. Brown
James Brown
Emma Butler
Ft Valley
Leila Willis
Pearl McManus
J. E. Brown
W. M. Brown Jr
Ben Pugh
Marcus Parks
Sallie Emma McManus
Thomaston
Bryan Hatfield
Eufaula
Ala
Fort Jackson
S. C
Watson
L. B. Brown
Columbus
R. L. Brown
Montgomery, Ala
Carl Brown and Sons
Patricia
The Ingredient of Success Is Doing the Right Thing
An editorial quote from Hoard's Dairyman extols success as steadfast resolve to act rightly and follow through with determined effort. The remark emphasizes moral courage and sustained effort as keys to achievement.
Wainwright and Robinson Families Host and Visit
Turner’s Chapel and surrounding households share Sunday visits and meals among Wainwright Robinson Dickerson and Posey families with travels to Thomaston Warner Robins Manchester Columbus and Oglethorpe. Church services and prayer meeting encouraged this Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Wainwright
W. F. Wainwright
Thomaston
Mack Miller
E. L. Mae
Warner Robins
Lester Locke
Felton Posey
Della Suddeth
Columbus
Beaumont Rodgers
R. C. Rogers
J. P. Posey
Henry Hartman
O. D. Hobbs
Oglethorpe
Leila Robinson
Manchester
Irene Dickerson
C. G. Ranow
R. L. Robinson
Walter Wainwright
A. J. Robinson
Cross Roads Social Roundup at Taunton and Hankinson Homes
Mr and Mrs Jack Taunton and children visited Mr and Mrs H D Hankinson Sunday. Clinton Mott and children spent Sunday with Otis Mott. Rev John Stanford was Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs Wilburn Green. Mrs H D Hankinson visited Rev and Mrs Jenkins in Ideal. Jessie Windham and children from Thomaston visited D E Peterman Saturday. Evans Locke and Betty Cromer spent Sunday with G D Locke. Cecil Pennington and Gary visited George Theus and Mrs Otis Mott Tuesday. O A Taunton visited Hankinson Tuesday. Hugh Bone and sons visited Eddie Taunton Sunday. Arnold Taunton and children spent Sunday with Howard Lee Raburn. Howard Lee Rayburn improving after illness in Montezuma hospital. D Taunton and little Douglas visited Worthen Taunton Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Taunton
H. D. Hankinson
Clinton Mott
Otis Mott
John Stanford
Wilburn Green
Jenkins
Ideal
Jessie Windham
Thomaston
D. E. Peterman
Evans Locke
Betty Cromer
G. D. Locke
Cecil Pennington
Gary
George Theus
C. M. Saunders
O. A. Taunton
H. D. Hankin
Hugh Bone and Sons
Eddie Taunton
Arnold Taunton
Howard Lee Raburn
Howard Lee Rayburn
Montezuma Hospital
Chronic Illness Challenges Across Ages and Care
A discussion on chronic illness defines it as any long term condition keeping a person sick or inactive. It notes the growing group of chronic diseases, the shift from acute illness to longer recovery, and emphasizes prevention through nutrition and regular exams, along with care and rehabilitation across home and hospital settings.
Peach crop gains momentum in Georgia harvest season
Ft Valley reports the peach crop moving from drops in the baskets toward a faster pace. By May 26 Middle Georgia growers anticipate a peak in early June despite hail damage. Farmers remain optimistic, calling this the best crop since 1945 with hopes for a strong finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Valley
Middle Georgia
Memphis Boy Wins Spelling Bee Title
Irving Belz a 13 year old from Memphis Tennessee won the 24th national spelling bee by spelling the word in souciant confidently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis Boy
Washington
Irving Belz
Memphis
Tenn
First Okra Auction Breaks Record in Cairo Market
Grady Farm Bureau Market at Cairo reports the first hamper of new crop okra sold at auction for 275 dollars, about 9.16 per pound, a new market record. It was grown by M. S. McCord of the Spence community near Cairo.
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Cairo
Grady Farm
M. S. McCord
Spence
Warner Robins Hosts Joint Hobby and Flower Show
Warner Robins prepares for the citys second annual Hobby Show and annual Flower Show. The two events will be held jointly in June and on the eighth, featuring exhibits and activities across crafts and horticulture.
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Warner Robins
Want Adv Column for Leghorn Roasters and Refrigerator Repairs
Classified ad note offers Nice Leghorn Roasters around 2 pounds priced at 60 cents each by R L Snider Butler Georgia. Also lists Wyatt's Refrigerator Service Ft Valley Georgia offering repairs on all makes of refrigerators domestic or commercial models with phone 517W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Snider
Butler
Wyatt’s Refrigerator Service
Ft. Valley
T- Phone
For Rent 3 Room House On Paved Highway
Classified rental notice offering a 3 room house with electricity and running water on a paved highway. Contact J. P. Stringfield in Butler Georgia Route 2 for more details as of the given date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Stringfield Butler
Apartment for Rent and Requests for Work in Georgia
Short classified item lists an apartment for rent to a couple in Butler Georgia. Also notes a job ad seeking a reliable man to supply Rawleigh Products in Memphis Tennessee and a sale listing for galvanized roofing by L. H. Vanlandingham in Howard Georgia.
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Allen Payne
Butler
Rawleigh
Rawleigh,s
Dept
Memphis
Tenn
L. H. Vanlandingham
Howard, Ga
For Sale and Wanted Notices From Butler Georgia
Classified items include 225 lbs Sandy Land Runner peanuts for planting at 15 cents per pound and three good milk cows for sale. Also listings for certified sweet potato plants, Pimento Pepper Plants, pine shipments, and Rawleighs sales openings in Georgia. Also piano for sale and requests to buy old coins and pre 1900 envelopes with collection details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Turner
Rupert, Ga
Sherman Spivey
Butler
P.O
Columbus
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State Safety Fire Commission
Conyers Group
Howard News
Charles W. Eliot
DOD
Bacon
House Agriculture Committee
Charles F. Brannan
Dyby
DDE
Bureau of Labor Statistics
American Bakers Association
Elmer L. Henderson
American Medical Association
Hohdh aCe
Turner’s Chapel
Porto Rico
Annie Moore
Junction City
Asbury McCants
Butler, R. 2
Rawleigh’s
Georgia
Howard
Durden Piano Co
P. G. Box
Atlanta, Ga
J. M. Harbuck
P. O. Box
Butler, Ga
Sikes
Insurance Agency
General Insurance
Frigidaire
Goodroe Appliance Company
Reynolds, Ga
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