McInvale Child Dies of Scarlet Fever in Macon
Linda Susan McInvale three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil E McInvale Reynolds died at 11 30 p m Saturday at a Macon clinic from scarlet fever after a short illness. She was born February 2 1954 in this county and is survived by her parents three brothers Ronald Wayne and Alfred grandparents Mr and Mrs Charlie McInvale and Mrs Grady Thompson. Funeral services were held Monday 2 30 p m at Mt Olive church cemetery with Rev G T Holloman and Rev William Childree officiating. G H Goddard Funeral Home Reynolds had charge of arrangements.
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Macon
Linda Susan McInvale
Cecil E. McInvale
Reynolds
Linda
This County
Ronald
Wayne
Alfred McInvale
Charlie McInvale
Grady Thompson
Mt. Olive Church Cemetery
G. T. Holloman
William Childree
G. H. Goddard Funeral Home
Woman Loses Both Legs in Pulaski County Dynamite Blast
Hawkinsville Ga October 19 A Pulaski County farm hand Leroy Thomas was jailed in connection with a dynamite blast that cost his estranged wife Rosa Mae Thomas both legs. Rosa Mae, 33, remained hospitalized with right foot amputated and left leg amputated. Police Chief Tom Bragg identified the suspect as the woman’s husband who allegedly planted dynamite in her stove.
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Hawkinsville
Pulaski County
Tom Bragg
Rosa Mae Thomas
Taylor Memorial Hospital
Leroy Thomas
Fatal Accident Claims Warner Robins Business Leader
Warner Robins resident Edgar Watson 46 president of the local Chamber of Commerce and head of Watson Ice and Coal Co died at Daytona Beach Florida Sunday after a runout in the surf He collapsed while being brought ashore despite lifeguard aid and help from an off duty police reserve officer.
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Warner Robins
Edgar Watson
Warner Robins Chamber of Commerce
Daytona Beach
Fla
Ocean
Watson
Watson Ice & Coal Co
Reynolds High School Talent Contest Set for November Sixth
The Junior Class of Reynolds High School sponsors a talent contest on November 6 at 8 p m in the school auditorium. First second and third prizes will be awarded. Any student may enter by writing to Miss Jackie Cummings Box 176 Reynolds Ga.
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Reynolds High School
Jackie Cummings
Box 176
Reynolds, Ga
Band Booster Committee Meeting Set for Monday Night
The Band Boosters Committee will meet Monday night at the school lunch room at 8 o clock. Parents of band members are invited to attend these monthly meetings to promote the school band.
Montezuma Merchants Plan Holiday Parade for Nov 29
Montezuma Ga The Merchants Committee of the Montezuma Chamber of Commerce tentatively sets November 29 as the date for a big Christmas parade to kick off the season. Prizes of 50 25 and 10 will be offered to white and colored schools entering floats. Parade committee members include James Taylor Hugh Campbell Elliott Gordon Fred Nelson and C. H. Hair.
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Montezuma
Montezuma Chamber of Commerce
James Taylor
Hugh Campbell
Elliott Gordon
Fred Nelson
C. H. Hair
Funeral for W. L. Wright Crawford Citizen
Funeral services for W. L. Wright, prominent Crawford county resident, were held Thursday at Roberta Methodist Church with Rev. C. T. Lawhorn and Rev. J. S. Winn presiding. Burial followed in City Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Laura Wright, a daughter Mrs. J. B. McGee of Knoxville, a son W. L. Wright Jr. of Knoxville, step mother Maude Wright of Ft. Valley, three sisters and three brothers, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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W. L. Wright
Crawford County
Roberta Methodist Church
C. T. Lawhorn
J. S. Winn
City Cemetery
F. H. Wright
Knoxville
Tenn
Laura Wright
J. B. McGee
W. L. Wright Jr
Maude Wright
Ft. Valley
H. J. McCrary
D. Y. Hicks
Roberta
H. F. Smisson
E. S. Wright
W. C
Francis Wright
Macon
Pond drainage at Wesley Community pond reveals rough fish dominance
Dr. Eli Garrett’s pond in Wesley Community was drained after Howard Zellner of the Georgia Game and Fish Commission found poor bream growth and abundant wild fish. Rough fish like shiners roach and suckers made up about 65 percent of total pond biomass. edible bass and bream totaled roughly 300 pounds. Dr. Garrett plans brush removal, poisoning of the inlet, and restocking per Zellner recommendations to improve future fishing. Zellner notes similar ponds may face the same issue across the county.
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Eli Garrett
Wesley Commuity
Howard Zellner
Georgia Game and Fish Commission
Garrett
Ocmulgee Soil Conservation District
Howard Zellar
Georgia Game and Fish
Zellar
Butler High announces 1956 57 basketball players
Butler High School lists the 1956 57 basketball rosters for girls and boys. Girls players include Janelle Adams and Annette Guy among others. boys feature James Barfield Billy Hardwick Alex Davis Harris Hartman and more. The school urges strong support and optimism for a victorious season.
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Butler High School
Janelle Adams
Annette Guy
Marie Moulton
Anna Jarrell
Grace Hinton
Naomi Bone
Juliette Raburn
Clara Mae Tucker
Jeanette Harris
Margie Hobbs
Mary Ann Wilson
James Barfield
Billy Hardwick
Alex Davis
Harris Hartman
Jimmy Melton
Thomas Parks
Herschel Walker
John Hardwick
Richard Barfield
Lamar Duncan
James Poole
Dudley Edwards
Sonny Miller
Butler
Talbotton Jubilee to Open Seven Digit Dial System
Talbotton Georgia plans a Jubilee of Progress Monday to celebrate the new seven digit automatic dial system from Utelwico Inc. Gov Griffin and Rep Flynt will lead speeches with attendance by Georgia Public Service Commission members, REA officials, Southern Bell staff, and Stromberg Carlson representatives. A central office tour will accompany the event with more than 900 invitations issued.
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Talbotton
Utelwico, Inc
Gov. Griffin
J. J. Flynt
Georgia Public Service Commission
Commission
REA
Washington
Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co
Stromberg- Carlson Co
Crawford County High Band to Perform in Macon Parade
Crawford County High School band under T N Brown will join Macon Christmas Parade on November 23 following an invitation from the Macon Chamber of Commerce. The 40 member group recently gave a concert at Reynolds High School and is in its second year.
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Crawford High School
Macon
Roberta
T. N. Brown
Crawford County High School
Macon Chamber of Commerce
Reynolds High School
Crawford County Hi
Butler High Seniors Sponsor Cake Sale on Nov 21
The Senior Class of Butler High School will sponsor a cake sale on November 21 on the court house square. Cakes will have three layers and be offered at low prices as part of Thanksgiving dinner preparations.
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Butler High School
Court House Square
HDC Sponsors Hallowe'en Carnival at Cross Roads
The Home Demonstration Club sponsors a Hallowe'en Carnival at Cross Roads Schoolhouse Saturday night at 7:30. Enjoy hot dogs drinks cake walks a fish pond and many activities. The public is invited to attend.
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Home Demonstration Club
Cross Roads Schoolhouse
Wesley Hallowe'en Carnival Set for Saturday Night
A Halloween carnival at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Addis Scott is planned for Saturday night. Tickets will draw grocery baskets and cakes, a queen will be crowned, and proceeds go toward starting a club house. The public is invited to attend and support the event.
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Addis Scott
Expression of Gratitude for Support During Grief
I express sincere thanks to friends for visits and messages during a time of deep grief. Your kind words were a blessing to me and my family. May God bless you all.
Explosions At Cooper's Place Destroy Gas Tanks
A backfire from a gasoline truck sparked Friday night explosions of the truck and two adjacent above ground tanks nine miles south of town on Ellaville highway. No injuries reported. Fire units from Macon Warner Robins Butler and Reynolds responded. Tank owner J R Cooper said he did not know the gasoline burned.
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Ellaville
Macon
Warner Robins
Butler and
Reynolds
J. W. Best
Capt Best
J. R. Cooper
Conservation Reserve closing date extended to November 30
Taylor County farmers may sign Conservation Reserve contracts through November 30, extending the previous October 15 deadline. Homer Chapman says contracts starting in 1956 or 1957 are affected, with 1957 contracts due March 15. Details on practices and minimum acreage are at the Taylor County ASC office in Butler.
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Homer Chapman
Taylor Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Mr. Chapman
Taylor County
Taylor County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
Butler
Special Chest Clinic at Reynolds City Hall
A special Chest X-Ray Clinic is announced by the State Health Department and County Health Department in Reynolds at City Hall on Wednesday November 14 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. About 400 people can be served, so guests should come early to ensure service.
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City Hall
Reynolds
State Health Department
County Health Department
Membership Drive Under Way For Taylor County Health Assoc
The 1957 membership drive for the Taylor County Health Association is under way. The annual fee is 50 cents per person. The drive funds needed surgery for many needy people, especially children, and representatives are canvassing in each district.
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Taylor County Health Association
Reynolds National Guard Unit Holds All Day Drill
Co B 560th Armored Engineer Battalion based in Reynolds conducted an all day drill Sunday in prep for today’s Federal G I inspection. The unit has grown from 32 enlisted and two officers to 65 enlisted and three officers since converting to engineers. An application for a $100000 brick and steel armory was filed. Sgt Tom Gregory staffs the Reynolds Armory daily 8 am to 5 pm and enlistment inquiries may contact him or call TI 77 3777.
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Battallion National Guard
Reynolds
G. I
Tank Co
Tom Gregory
National Guard
Reynolds Ladies Attend th1st Annual Session UDC Convention
Members of the Gordon Carson Chapter led by Mrs. S J Tankersley Mrs C H Neisler Mrs W T Bankston and Mrs C G Elder attended the 61st Annual Georgia Division UDC Convention at the King and Prince Hotel St Simons The chapter won multiple awards including the Bertha Allen Harris Cup and Blount Memorial Cup and had several officers named to state committees.
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S. J. Tankersley
C. H. Neisler
W. T. Bankston
C. G. Elder
Georgia
United Daughters of the Confederacy
King and Prince
St. Simons
Gordon Carson
Bertha Allen Harris
Blount
Georgia Raines
Laula Kendall Rogers
Reynolds PTA Halloween Carnival Capped by 7:30 P.M. Event
Reynolds announces its Halloween Carnival at Reynolds School Gym Friday at 7 30 P M with supper served in the lunch room at 6 30 P M. The event invites the public to attend and enjoy activities for all ages.
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Reynolds
Child Killed Near Byron In Bus Stop Accident
A seven year old boy, Larry Bassett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bassett of Byron, died after being struck by a Reynolds driver as he stepped from a school bus near Powersville. He died Friday night after injuries including broken legs and arms and head trauma. Surviving siblings include six brothers and four sisters. The driver, G. H. Goddard, is described as distressed. investigators believe pedal confusion caused the fatal impact.
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Tittle
Larry Bassett
Robert L. Bassett
Rt. 2
Byron
G. H. Goddard
Reynolds
Larry
Powersville
Macon
Joseph Bassett
Kenneth Bassett
Robert Bassett Jr
Jimmy Bassett
Alaska
Billy Bassett
Birmingham
Ala
Jacky Bassett
Ft. Gordon
Minnie J. Bassett
Shirley Bassett
Carol Bassett
Betty Bassett
Goddard
Selective Service Announces College Qualification Test Details
Col Mike Hendrix Georgia director of Selective Service says November 15 test requires postmark by October 30. The exam will be offered at about 1,000 testing centers in the United States and territories. Students should take the November 15 test to have a score on file before year end and boards reopen. Applications available from any local board or mailed to Science Research Associates in Chicago.
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Mike Hendrix
Georgia
Selective Service
United States
Hendrix
Selective Service Board
Science Research Associates
Chicago
Illinois
Treated Certified Seed Oats Proves Profitable
Georgia Experiment Station trials by Dr. A. R. Gore show treated certified oat seed yielded 103 bushels per acre with five tons of grazing while untreated seed produced 69 bushels and 2.5 tons. Treated seed costs a few cents more per bushel but can boost profits $10 or more. Certified seed is high germination and free of noxious seeds. Local seed dealers offer treated certified seed suited to regional needs.
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Georgia Experiment Station
A. R. Gore
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McInvale
Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church
Pub. Chin
W. L. Wright Crawford
Garrett Farm Pond
Wesley Community
M. P. Dean
Soil Conservation Service
BHS
J. J. Flint
HDC
Cross Roads
Wesley Hallowe'en
Cooper’s Place
Warner Robbins
Health Group
Reynolds National Guard
George Goddard
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