Czech Refugee Finds Fiancee Dead After Long Voyage
Milan Mikolasek, a Czechoslovak refugee, arrives in Madison Georgia to wed Harriet Carter, only to learn she died of appendicitis. The couple had fallen in love by correspondence before WWII and endured wartime hardship. Mikolasek plans to study at the University of Georgia and pursue language teaching and consular service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Milan Mikolasek
Harriet Carter
Atlantic
Harriet
Milon
Hitler
Georgia
D. M. Carter
Milan
Carter
Athens
University of Georgia
United States
Austria
Prague
D. M
Bessie Tift College
Harvard
America
Milon Mikolasek
Miss Jean Kilin Spends Six Weeks With Mexican Family
Columbus reports Jean Kilin completed a six week stay with a Jalapa family as part of the Experiment in International Living. She spoke only Spanish, toured Mexico City, and formed bonds with her Lozana hosts and fellow participants. Kilin will start Lindenwood College this fall to study Spanish and sociology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Mexico
Jean Kitally Sunday
Parachutia
Jalapa
Vera Cruz
United States
Experiment In International Living
Donald P. Watt
Putney
N. J
Jean
New Orleans
Nuevo Laredo
Texas
Mexico City
Lozana
Senor Lozana
University of Vera Cruz
U. S
Lindenwood College
Missouri
4-H Poultry Show Slated in City on September 12
County Agent R L Coleman announces a 4-H Poultry Show and auction on September 12 at the county courthouse lawn featuring 120 purebred New Hampshire Red pullets. Sears Roebuck funds sponsor the event. prizes range from a purebred dairy calf to cash awards, with W H Bennett judging before the auction to benefit a 4 H Poultry fund for Taylor County youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Coleman
New Hampshire
County Court House
Sears Roebuck Co
Sears Roebuck
W. H. Bennett
Extension Poultryman
Taylor County
Loyal dog dies after rattlesnake bite on dairy farm
Bruno a mongrel in Moultrie Georgia served his owner Bob Thigpen by driving cows to the barn for milk. After sensing his master's illness the dog began delivering cows alone until a diamondback rattler bite proved fatal.
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Moultrie
Bruno
Jack Thigpen
Colquitt
Bob Thigpen
Bob
Thigpen
Pace Announces Cotton Parley in Memphis October 16-18
Rep. Pace of Georgia, chair of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on cotton research, announced hearings on possible cotton legislation to the next Congress. The sessions will run October 16 to 18 at the Peabody hotel in Memphis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rep
Pace
D-Ga
House Agriculture
Memphis
Congress
House
Peabody Hotel
For Sale Four Month Old Duroc Jersey Boar
Four month old male pig from a litter of ten with grand champion bloodlines offered for sale at $50. Register certificate available in buyer's name if desired. J. T. Mathews Butler Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Mathews
Butler
Lost silver bracelet from Japan with scroll linked design
A lost silver bracelet with round linked scroll design disappeared between Mrs. Dewey Johnson's home and town. It is a souvenir from Japan. Finder should contact Mrs. E. L. Harris, Jr. in Butler, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Johnson
Japan
E. L. Harris, Jr
Butler
Farm equipment and pecan trees for sale by J E Locke
A listing offers a two horse wagon a mowing machine a hayrake budded pecan trees seedling pecan trees a six row grain drill two Fowler cultivators and a cotton planter sold at reasonable prices by J E Locke R F D 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Locke Butler
For Sale Quick One Mercury Ford 1941 Sedan
Auction style ad lists a 1941 Mercury Ford sedan in jam up condition plus several Jersey heiffers a bull and a mule. Items viewable at Mack's Cash Station Butler Georgia. Buyer seeks buggy or bull whip.
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Mack’s Cash Station
Butler
Community Notices and Visits Spread Across Counties
Local residents from Mauk Charing Thomaston and Columbus share visits and travels. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Willis Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Turner, and Rev. O. H. Rhodes visiting friends, plus road trips by Boss Wall and Cecil Gill. A mail carrier injures a foot and several families return from travels or hospital stays.
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Willis Garrett
Charing
R. G. Duke
Carl Turner
W. G. Hill
Louise Hill
Butler
B. Montgomery
Thomaston
Robert D Waller
Augusta
Medical College
A. A. Highnote
Buena Vista
B. 5. Parker
J. W. Woodall
Primitive Association
Phillippi Church
Ichley County
J. R. Brewer
Columbus
J.V. Chapman
Homer C. Chapman
A. F. McMillan
Baby
Dacula
A. G. Wall
M. B. Pittman
Ohio
New York
Duke Pittman
Cecil Gill
Tennessee
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Gordon Harbuck
Edmond Welch
Matt Flournoy
Paul Flournoy
Dawson
Dave Harbuck
R. M. Jinks
R. L. Bell
Laurice Aultman
Reynolds
Ruby Jinks
Atlanta
Clyde Jinks
Clyde Jr
Colquitt
Lynwood Jinks
U. S. Navy
Charleston
S. C
Robert Bell Jr
Bobb
Montezuma
J. B. Hendrick
Jan
Local notes on visits and social guests in Mauk area
Social items list visits and guests in Mauk and surrounding towns. People named include A F McMillan, Katie Peacock, Glenn White, Willis Garrett, Duke family, Mitchells of Talbotton, Watsons of Charing, Woodalls with Lily Arnold Clara Bateman Ola Thurman and others visiting or visiting in Georgia towns and Tennessee mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. McMillan
A. G. Wall
Katie Peacock
A. G, Duke
Glenn White
West Virginia
R. D. Waller
Willis Garrett
Charing
R. G. Duke
Lum Newberry
C. H. McInvale
Macon
Sallie Jordan
Jacksonville
Fla
Carrie Hardison
Albany
Georgia Garrett
Lola Garrett
Lillie Hill
Katie L. Cole
Lumpkin
B. S. Parker
Frank Brady
Tazewell
Gordon McKinnon
Butler
Sara Pittman
Cecil Gill
Americus
Boss’ Wall
North Georgia
Chattanooga Tenn
Taylor Mill News social notes from Sunday gatherings
Families and friends in Taylor Mill share visits and travels across nearby towns. Among those listed are Underwoods Windhams and Gateses, with appearances by Kimble Colman Parks and numerous relatives in Americus Thomaston Macon Porterdale and Columbus.
Taylor Mill School Opens With 62 Enrollees
Taylor Mill School opened on Monday September 9 with a total enrollment of 62. A promising year is anticipated. The government has approved the lunch room plan and lunches will be served. Mrs Jake Windham will supervise the department. Teachers include Mrs L D King principal and Mrs Louise Colman and Miss Dorothy Crook.
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Taylor Mill
Jake Windham
L. D. King
Louise Colman
Dorothy Crook
Taylor Mill W M U Meets at Baptist Church
The Taylor Mill Woman’s Missionary Union held its regular monthly meeting at the Taylor Mill Baptist church on Wednesday afternoon September 4. The program included devotions by Mrs. D A Cofield and a scripture from Psalm 24. Officers for the coming year were elected: president Mrs Jake Windham, vice president Mrs Cauley Barrow, secretary treasurer Mrs Herman Parks, and reporter Mrs L D King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Mill Baptist Church
Cauley Barrow
D. A. Cofield
Herman Parks
Eunice Crook
Kenneth Barrow
Jake Windham
L. D. King
Mollie Gallman Celebrates Sixteenth Birthday
Miss Mollie Gallman marked her 16th birthday with a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gallman at the school building. The auditorium was decorated with flowers and games filled the evening followed by cake and ice cream. Guests included Mary Julia Palmer, Berta Arnold, Eva Nell Gallman, Ruth Gallman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Gallman
Henry Gallman
Mary Julia Palmer
Berta Arnold
Eva Nell Gallman
Ruth Gallman
Hallie Mae Gallman
Sara Underwood
Betty Anne Underwood
Annie Jeanne Underwood
Kenneth Barrow
Jeanette Barrow
Barbara Faye Windham
Lillie Bartlett
Nellie Gallman
Leila Childree
Pelly Childree
Johnnie Mullins
Elmer Childree
Billy Windham
B. R. Dent
Clyde Barrow
Bryan Jordan
Clyde Payne
Bride Jean Connett Weds Howard McCrary in Calvary Church
Miss Jean Connett of Greenville Illinois became the bride of Howard Gray McCrary of Reynolds Georgia in a double ring ceremony at Calvary Evangelical Church with organ music and a reception for about fifty guests. The couple, graduates of Chicago Evangelistic Institute, will reside on the Greenville College campus in Illinois after a brief honeymoon to Cook's Forest.
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Chicago Evangelistic Institute
Calvary Evangelical Church
Margaret Jean Connett
Greenville
Howard Gray McCrary
Reynolds
Manning L. Connett
George McCrary
Reynolds, Ga
Greenville College
Ill
H. Benson
Ruth Ellis
Chicago
St. Mary's
Jesus
Edna Winsch
Kathryn Connett
Donna Kosar
Cuyahoga Falls
Robert Fischer
Camp Peary
William Connett
Richard McKalip
Virginia McKalip
Irene Higbee
Meadville
McCrary
Cook
Jewelry Stolen From Atlanta Loan Execs Apartment
Michael Ellman a loan executive reported to police that cash and jewelry worth $15,000 were taken from his Atlanta apartment while he was away. The haul included a 40 carat diamond studded pin valued at $8,500 wholesale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Michael Ellman
Ellman
Angus Cattle Die From Poisoned Peanuts
Early county farmer R R McLendon reported 12 Angus cattle died and 11 more sick after grazing in a peanut field dusted with five per cent arsenate. A fallen tree across a pasture fence allowed cows to enter the field, causing the losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakely
G.a
Court List of Named Attendees and Assistants
Alfred Roberson Reginald Mein vale James Gailman Lavansha Childree E J Elliott Hubert Arnold Kenneth Barrow Alton Childree Eugene Windham Charles Moore Cecil Posey Robert Barrow Mrs L D King and Mrs Henry Gallman assisted with entertaining
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Alfred Roberson
Reginald Meinvale
James Gailman
Lavansha Childree
E. J. Elliott
Hubert Arnold
Kenneth Barrow
Alton Childree
Eugene Windham
Charles Moore
Cecil Posey
Robert Barrow
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Ball
Ball Brothers Company
Muncie, Ind
Jean Kilin
Thomaston, GA
Sales & Service
E. Gordon Street
Cotton
Mauk News
Taylor Mill News
M. B. Underwood
U. S. Underwood
Frank Kimble
Jonesboro
G. L. Windham
W. N. Poole
M. N. Poole
Harold Gates
Loquetta Gates
Vandy Gates
Wilson
Porterdale
Nellie Underwood
Mary Parks
Eula Barrow
Sarah Parks
Clay Smith
Robert Rogers
Ernest Parker
A. D. King
Lannis Childree
Leonard Windham
Thompston
W. T. Smith
Zack Perkins
W. R. Merritt
Taylor Mill School
Jean Connett
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