Baptists Seek Major Endowment for Colleges and Outreach
The Columbus Baptist Association debated a $2,500,000 endowment goal for Mercer, Bessie Tift, Groton-Parker Institute, Norman Junior College and Truett-McConnell. Enrollment stands at 1,962 with 340 preparing for the ministry and 315 entering Christian service. The group urged churches to expand outreach, and a plan to spend $11,000 next year was approved.
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Mercer
Bessie Tift
grewton-Parker Institute
Norman Junior College
Truett-McCann
Carter
Barkley
Missions Board
Allen
Columbus
J. M. Hargett
Association
Wynnton Baptist Church
Irs
W. H. Merriam
Sunbeam Bands
Royal Ambassador Chapter
Ywas
W. S. Barkley
the Enquirer
The
Columbus Baptist Association
Butler
Legion to Dedicate Americus Home on Armistice Day
Americus Ga September 25 plans are under way for Armistice Day ceremonies to dedicate the John D Mathis Post No 2 American Legion home in Americus The new building costing about 25000 was funded by the post building fund over twenty years Herbert Moon former state commander serves as general chairman of the program
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Americus
John D. Mathis
American Legion
Legion
Herbert Moon
Methodist Church Seeks Higher Attendance During Three Month Campaign
Butler Methodist charge joins an Evangelistic Campaign to boost church attendance over three months. Four services are held on Sundays with Sunday School public worship morning and evening on first and third Sundays and Youth Fellowship before the evening service. Weekday WSCS and prayer meetings continue. The note urges social fellowship and inviting friends to church, starting World Communion Day Sunday, and tracking services attended through Christmas Eve.
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Butler Methodist
Butler Church
WSCS
God’s House
Poultry Prize Money Awarded To 4-H Members
County 4-H program distributes 76.55 in Sears Roebuck prize money among members including Sylvia Casey and Adrian Downs. Clarence Harris and Lawrence Hortman to enter two pallets each in the State Poultry Show at the Southeastern Fair in Macon October 17 to 22. Also notes grain seed treatment benefits and instructions with Ceresan. Tom Hawkins, Co. Agt.
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4-H
Sears, Roebuck Poultry Chain
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Poultry
Sylvia Casey
Adrian Downs
Lawrence Hortman
Clarence Harris
Eugene Payne
Johnnie Newton
Sarah Moulton
Mary Joyce Montgomery
Juanita Williams
Macon
Ted
Talmadge Replaces Seven Georgia Citizens Council Members
Macon report says Gov. Herman Talmadge removed W. E. Dunwody Jr. and four others from the Georgia Citizens Council before their terms expired and appointed new members. The action also fills two expiring-term seats with replacements G. Lee Watson of Atlanta and James H. Bentley Sr. of Thomaston, affecting several terms and Senate confirmations.
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Macon
W. E. Dunwod Jr
Georgian Citizen’s Council
Herman Talmadge
Dunwody
Senate
Ellis Ar
Bond Election For Montezuma Voters Apron Water Works and Streets
Montezuma residents will vote October 25 on a $45,000 bond issue. Of this, $39,000 funds water works improvements including additions, extensions and upgrades, and $6,000 finances street improvements in Montezuma.
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Montezuma
Georgia group makes new appointments to depart few terms
Twiggs had expired and others were removed though not due. new appointments included G. Bland Lumpkin Rev. Frank Craton Trion Dr. H. P. Stucky Experiment Judge H. W. Bussey and Gordon Know Jr Hazlehurst plus Emory University official A D Albert Atlanta Mrs Stewart Colley Grantville Mrs R A Long and W D Ellis of Atlanta.
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Twiggs
Dunwody
A. D. Albert
Emory University
Atlanta
Stewart Colley
Grantville
R. A. Long
W. D. Ellis
G. Bland
Lumpkin
Frank Craton
Trion
H. P. Stucky
Experiment
H. W. Bussey
Gordon Know Jr
Hazlehurst
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Methodist Church
Tom Hawkins, Co. Agt
W. Smith Sales & Service
Thurston Ave
Thomaston, Ga
Talmadge
Aig
Ford
Payne Motor Company
Butler,Georgia
Rhode Island
Parmenter
Reynolds
E. F. Parr
Purina
Feed Bros. Feed Store
Georgia
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