World War Chronicle Airs Baston Heroism From Chateau Thierry
Chevrolet dealers sponsor the first of the Chevrolet Chronicles featuring Capt. A P Baston of the Fifth Marines describing the Chateau Thierry fighting in 1918 that earned him the Distinguished Service Cross the Croix de Guerre and the Navy Cross The radio program on station WSB Saturday October 11 at 7 00 PM will be hosted by Capt Eddie Rickenbacker with musical interludes by Frank Black and Gustave Haenschen The half hour program will recount Baston leading his men under fire at Hill 142 June 6 1918 and refusing treatment until his platoon was safe The broadcast promises vivid details of Dan Daly and other heroic acts.
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Chateau Thierry
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Eddie Rickenbacker
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Frank Black
Gustave Haenschen
Capt. Baston
Dan Daly
Kansas
Sumrauts
Baston
Vacation Time Echoes in Rural Song and Fare Details
Composed by Ollie Barfield the song celebrates vacation nostalgia while arguing for balance, noting fall timing and the impact of extended breaks on children and farmers. The Central of Georgia Railway advertises a Savannah excursion to the State Fair October 27 to November 1 1980 with half-fare round trips from Bates points in Georgia and a final limit November 3 1980.
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Santa
Ollie Barfield
Savannah
State Fair
Bates
Geordiesates
Chambers Appointed City Judge of Augusta
Atlanta Oct 4 Gordon W Chambers Augusta attorney Saturday was selected by Governor Hardman to fill the unexpired term of the late J C O Black Jr as judge of the Augusta city court The governor made his selection shortly before noon after his secretary announced that no appointment was expected Saturday The commission issued Saturday provides that Chambers serve until Dec 31 when Black s term would have expired
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Atlanta
Gordon W. Chambers
Augusta
Hardman
J. C.O. Black
Chambers
Black
Texas Wonder Kidney and Bladder Cure Advertisement
An old classified style ad offers Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder trouble including gravel and rheumatism. Priced at $1.25 by mail. urges sending for testimonials from Dr. W. Hall and lists 3679 Main St, St. Louis, Missouri, with druggists selling locally.
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St. Lous
Local Social News From Five Points and Butler
Mrs. Moley Austin and children visited Mrs. W. D. Parker on Thursday. Helen and Clarice Jarrell stayed with Mrs. Ky Smith in Butler on Saturday. Mrs. G. B. Jarrell was the Saturday guest of Mrs. G. W. Jarrell. Mrs. Arch Adams of Thomaston spent days with Weeks Adams family. Florette Parker weekend with Namnlou Gaulthey. Mrs. W. A. Jarrell and Inez Jarrell visited Mrs. Mary Smith on Thursday. Myrtle and Margaret Walker visited Miss Effie Kendrick Saturday. D. B. Byrd and Louise Burk traveled to Reynolds on Saturday. Verna Virginia Olive Margare and Lucile Adams visited Misses Fanny and Thelma Jarrell and Mr. Tom Slaughter and Mr. Donnie Peterman weekending with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peterman. Grims J. B. Kendrick and Lizzie Wilder of Macon were Thursday guests of Tom Kendrick. Ethel Jarrell of Butler spent the weekend with her parents W. A. Jarrell. W. A. Jarrell visited Butler on business Saturday. Mary Adams, student at Thomaston, spent weekend with Weeks Adams. Margaret Adams spent Monday in Atlanta.
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Inez Jarrell
Butler
Mary Smith
Myrtle
Margaret Walker
Effie Kendrick
D. B. Byrd
J. B. Burk
Louise Burk
Reynolds
Verna
Virginia Olive
Margare
Lucile Adams
Fanny
Thelma Jarrell
Tom Slaughter
Thomaston
Donnie Peterman
Frank Peterman
Grims
J. B. Kendrick
Lizzie Wilder
Macon
Tom Kendrick
Ethel Jarrell
W. A. Jarrell
G. W. Jarrell
Mary Adams
Weeks Adams
Margaret Adams
Atlanta
Cross Roads Community News Highlights
Cross Roads notices from Marshallville and surrounding areas include guests visiting relatives and friends, engagements, and school notices. Mrs Lillian Youngblood Bin announces Blanch’s marriage to Riley Windham of Potterville. Local church activities at Mt Pisgah are announced with singing classes and attendance urged.
Woman Swallows Bills to Shield Money from Husband
In Macon on October 6 Louise Howard an 85 year old African American woman hid four $1 bills by swallowing them to keep them from her husband who sought to force her finances. Doctors reported the bills remained within her stomach and posed no immediate danger.
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Macon
Louise Howard
Howard
Louise
Local social visits and guests reported in Butler area
The list details numerous Friday to Sunday visits among Butler residents and nearby towns. Frances Downs stayed with Frances Willis. Mrs Herman Amdés and daughter from Butler visited Pearl Adams. Gladys Phillips spent the weekend at home. various Suggs and Gilson families shared afternoons and dinners with friends. William Childres, Ronard Bazemore and sons visited Mrs O M Bazemore. Willie and Walter Suggs from Reynolds and Butler hosted relatives. Frank Adams, Ethel Adams, and Ernest Rowell from Macon were guests of J G Price and J H Adams. Rev J F Jackson had Sunday dinner with Walter Willis. Lois Heath and Alex Baldwin joined in Friday activities with Mrs Haywood Allen. Mrs Hugh Gilson visited Herman Amos in Butler. Asa Spinks and children from Thomaston spent the weekend with their parents here. Heath spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Ay in ?.
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Herman Amdés
Butler
Pearl Adams
Gladys Phillips
R. M. Suggs
Hugh Gilson
Mary Suggs
Will Gilson
Louise Gilson
William Childres
Ronard Bazemore
O. M. Bazemore
Willie Suggs
Reynolds
Walter Suggs
Frank Adams
Ethel Adams
Ernest Rowell
Macon
J. H. Adams
J. F. Jackson
Walter Willis
J. A. Heath
Lois .Heath
Alex Baldwin
Haywood Allen
Herman Amos
Asa Spinks
Thomaston
Lois Heath
Mra. Ay
Local Notes and Visits From Thomaston Area Churches
INSUR Every Farm and Life Fire Accident Automobile was discussed by J B Lumpkin as a delegate at the Freewill Baptist Association in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Abbott returned from Alabama. visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Harris, with Mrs. Whitley returning from Thomaston. Lorenza Hutcherson and family, John Hays party, and Rev J L Whitley hosted guests including L D Pike and Jesse Williams. Sunday school reported steady progress and a 2:30 p m gathering planned each Sunday.
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Freewill Baptist Association
Columbus
B. Lumpkin
New Life Church
D. C. Abbott
Alabama
Sallie Baker
J. E., Moore
S. H. Harris
Rule Harris
J C. Whitley
Thomaston
Lorenza Hutcherson
Gon
John Hays
J. L. Whitley
L. D. Pike
Jesse Williams
Special Exposition Train Fares From Macon
Central of Georgia Railway announces very low special excursion fares for the Georgia State Exposition in Macon Tickets go on sale October 15 and 18 with limited one day in addition to the sale date Travel by train for economy reliability and safety Ask ticket agent for total fares and details.
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Weekend Guests Across Butler and Surrounding Areas
Miss Ruth Williams visited Miss Bessie McGuffin in Butler. Arthur Patrick and family from Germilla were guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hill. Wilma Purvis stayed with Miss Marilou Averett. Mr. and Mrs. Banks and daughters of Five Points visited Mr. and Mrs. Lee Martin and relatives. F L Purvis and children spent Sunday afternoon with Nex and Mrs. Jim Buckner. Guy McMullan of Albany visited Mr. and Mrs. A Fain. W G Fletcher recently stayed with relatives. Arabi and Chula Watson of Manchester were Friday guests of Mrs. F L Purvis. Jeanette Brown visited Katie Nell Cooper at Bullex. Mrs. John Brown returned home after several days away. Annie Hill of Macon returned to Columbus after visiting home folk.
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Ruth’ Williams
Bessie McGuffin
Arthur Patrick
Germilla
Lewis Hill
Wilma Purvis
Marilou Averett
Robert Banks
Lee Martin
F. L. Purvis
Nex
Jim Buckner
Guy McMullan
Albany
A. F. Fain
W. G. Fletcher
Arabi
Chula
Watson
Manchester
Jeanette Brown
Katie Nell Cooper
Bullex
John Brown
Macon
Annie Hill
Columbus
Community Guests Share Sunday at Local Homes
ENGLISHVILLE residents and neighbors hosted and visited relatives across multiple households on Sunday. Guests included families from Butler Hamburg Montezuma Andersonville and Oglethorpe, with extended visits to Warm Springs and Central area homes.
Excursion Fares To Atlanta For Southeastern Fair
Low rate excursion tickets on sale from Albany, Columbus, Carrollton, Milledgeville, and intermediate points. October 7 and 10 also for trains October 8 and 11, to arrive in Atlanta before 2:00 p m on those dates. Tickets on basis fare and one half for the round trip, sales from October 3 to 10 and October 11 for trains arriving Atlanta before noon. Ample limits. Travel by train safer and more economical. Central of Georgia Railway The Right Way.
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Columbus
Carrollton
Milledgeville
Atlanta
Central OF Georgia Railway
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