Open House Planned by R. H. S. Newscaster
Reynolds High School to hold an open house every six weeks for parents and friends. First meeting in the auditorium on Oct gath at eight o'clock with a refreshment program. National Rev. J. D. Smith to give welcome. Glee Club. Home Study by Mrs. James. six-week honors. vaudeville sketch. debate on Roose reelection. class stunts and statistics about R. H. S.
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Parents and Friends
Reynolds High Oct
Rev
J. D. Smith
Elcome Addressi Ng
Glee Club
Pel Gaultney
Gloria Whatley Bays
Donald Whatley
Mrs. James
Onors
Pate
Roose
Virginia Hodges
Lass
Hollis
Frosh Placement Announced at Georgia State Woman’s College
Announcements show Louise Ogburn valedictorian of Valdosta High School class of 1940 ranking high on two tests and third on another. Mathematics and Psychology results place her near the top, with second overall in the placement test.
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Valdosta
Wise Ogburn
Louise
Ouise
Ise
Clay Bryan
Hallowe'en Carnival Sponsored by Woman's Club
The Hallowe'en Carnival is planned with street roping and a center location. The event features amusements side shows a Hall of Horrors apple bobbing booths and food stalls with candy and hot dogs. School children contribute items for a country store to be auctioned, proceeds benefiting the gymnasium fund.
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Hallowe'en
Woman's Club
Reynolds High Seniors Prepare One-Minute Chapel Talks
Mr Joiner assigns topics for a chapel program with one minute talks by Reynolds High seniors. The class will discuss figures such as Roosevelt Willkie Clark Gable Henry Ford Senator Russell Eugene Talmadge and Elmer Nelson Jr as examples of oral English emphasis.
Open House and Alma Mater Visit Spark Reynolds High Spirit
Former students visit their Alma Mater as Mr Joiner plans a math period game for seniors. Seniors work through arithmetic puzzles while locals rally to fund trips to Ft Valley. A large crowd attends Friday night open house as Reynolds High contemplates a gymnasium for posterity.
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Joiner
Ft. Valley
Reynolds High School
Autumn Poem Reflects Seasonal Change in Town
A poem by Virginia Hodges notes autumn brings brown tints and winds of winter. Dead leaves fall each day, spoiling summer’s green in the town.
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Virginia Hodges
My Autobiography By E H Joiner on Birthday
E H Joiner recalls a long career at Reynolds High School beginning as a student, then teacher, and finally superintendent for two decades. He notes family ties and pride in Reynolds boys and girls, reflecting on aging, faith, and a hopeful view of America's future. He lists his wife Sara Harp and three children James, Eugenia, and Thomas and closes with a quote from Browning.
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E. H. Joiner
Kentucky
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Reynolds
Eric Newsome
Dave Montfort
Reynolds and
Reynolds High School
Eugene Harris Reynolds
Sara Theresa Harp
Macon County
James Wright
Emory University
Eugenia
Thomas
Browning
America
Will You Be Drafted by Uncle Sam in World War II Era
A reflective piece urges young men to consider enlistment or registration as World War II looms. It questions motives behind patriotism, notes some join for work security, and highlights the draft’s call. The article ends with the slogan Uncle Sam needs you.
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Sam
Williams Firm At Columbus Purchasers Of Racine Hotel
The Racine Hotel in Columbus Georgia was sold for about 90000 dollars. Buyer is Williams Lumber Company led by C F Williams. The late W G Morton had arranged an option. Williams says remodeling is likely.
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Williams Firm
Columbus
Racine Hotel
Racine
Jas. A. Lewis
William Lumber Company
C F. Williams
Lumber Company
W .G. Morton
Col C M Wilchar Visits Butler Centenary Birthplace Tribute
Col C M Wilchar of El Paso Texas writes from his vacation to Butler Georgia recounting his first trip to his natal state. He visits Cedar Creek birthplace old mill pond and expresses gratitude to Mrs Tante Mr Tante and Mrs Wilchar for hospitality before sending a diary copy as a token of appreciation.
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el Paso
Texas
Butler Herald
Butler
Taylor County
Natal
T. E. Tante
Herbert Wilchar
Anna Wilchar
Cedar Creek
Where the Seniors of Last Year Are Now
Edwards Whatley of Emory University Louise Ogburn of G S W C Howard McCrary at Home Winifred Kirksey of G S W Doris Saunders of G S W Kathleen Windham of G S W Dorothy Brunson of G S C W Harold Posey of G S W Mozelle Cox at Home Jule Blair at Home Eleanor Young at Home Douglas Saunders of Indiana Tech Mollie Coolik of University of Ga
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Edwards Whatley
Emory Univeristy
Louise Ogburn
Howard McCrary
Home
Winifred Kirksey
Doris Saunders
Kathleen Windham
Dorothy Brunson
Harold Posey
Mozelle Cox
Jule Blair
Eleanor Young
Douglas Saunders
Indiana Tech
Mollie Coolik
University of Ga
Reynolds High seniors offer garden seed for sale
The Seniors of Reynolds High school offer flower and garden seed to the public. They note the seeds have been sold in the school before and proven satisfactory, inviting orders for gardening needs.
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Reynolds High School
Junior Class Chooses Officers and Plans Ring Event
The tenth grade announces ring selection week for all juniors. Officers elected include President Donald Whatley Vice President Hugh Sealy and Secretary Treasurer Gloria Whatley. The class eagerly anticipates this traditional ceremony begun at the start of the school year.
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Donald Whatley
Hugh Sealy
Sec
Treas
Gloria Whatley
Rosin Company Warehouse Fire in Savannah
Savannah authorities battled a warehouse blaze at the National Rosin & Size Company caused by undetermined origin. About 700 barrels of rosin oil fed the fire, risking the entire plant and causing estimated damage of 25000 dollars. Watchman T. J. Bennett discovered the fire and was injured by smoke and a nose gash.
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Savannah
National Rosin & Size Company
T. J. Bennett
Lottery Set to Start On October 29
Washington officials announced the first number in a nationwide 1940 draft lottery will be drawn October 29 by Secretary of War Stimson. About 17 million registrants will receive numbers. 800,000 could enter a year of service. The ceremony will be in the interdepartmental auditorium with President Roosevelt attending.
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War Stimson
Washington
Clarence Dykstra
Selective Service
Roosevelt
Dykstra
Stimson
Philadelphia
Robert Lamberton
National Selective Headquarters
Independence Hall
Chas. R. Morris
Elizabeth N. J
Morris
Baker
Stewart County Superior Court Opens for Semi Annual Session
Lumpkin October 22 this report notes the semi annual session of Stewart County Superior Court convened here Monday with several criminal cases and a light civil docket expected to be heard and it is believed the court will adjourn Friday.
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Reynolds, Ga
Bill Bazemore Butler
Elmer Nelson, Jr
Col
C. M. Wilbur
Herald
Yossi
Irigidaire
N. L. Halley
Rosin
Stewart Court
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