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Newspaper
Dawson County Advertiser
Location
Dawsonville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1936
Page
1
A collection of social items from Dahlonega to Atlanta reports visits and travels. Names include Mrs. D. R. Hall Mrs. Andrew Beard Mrs. Grady Shoemaker Col Hughes and many others with moves to Gainesville Ball Ground Dawsonville Tate and Tate region. A piano recital is announced for Cumming High with no admission.
The Henry Grady Highway from Ellijay to Gainesville via Gilmer Dawson and Hall counties will be under State Highway Department control. The route connects Gainesville to Corinth and Amicalola Falls, with Dawson and Hart counties set to receive gasoline taxes for about 386 miles to aid maintenance. County officials said work has started in the eastern part to prepare the roadway for highway board acceptance.
C. A. Newton was elected Justice of the Peace and J. R. West along with Arnold Payne were named bailiffs for the Dawsonville district in last Saturday’s election. Other districts in the county held elections in Amicealola Jacob Orr Purdy B C Chastain Yellow Creek A J Taylor Kiloughs R P Garrett Savannah J W Taley Blacks C B Byrd Barretts George McGuire Sanfords J R Barker Shoal Creek E E Tatum Gilmer Cut-off and Hi Shoals did not vote.
The Dawson County Board of Education orders all schools closed Friday December 12 1986 and not to reopen before Monday December 28 1936. Reports must be in the C S S office by Monday December 21 1936 with notes on amount taught.
Georgia seller Lee Sartor of Marble Hill offers corn trade at 100 dollars for 90 cents cash and trade or cash options for good peas. Trade quantities listed as 51 to 2 pounds for corn and 41 to 2 cents per pound for seed cotton.
The Georgia Division of Tuberculosis Control reports a new X ray machine and mobile unit to provide consultation and diagnostic services statewide where X ray access is lacking. Dr. T F Abercrombie notes the unit enhances TB detection and treatment with physician collaboration since 1930.
Lucile G. Smith advises selecting Christmas greens and decorations that harmonize with indoor furnishings and exterior architecture. Use restraint to avoid clutter, and choose colors and trims that fit room tones, suggesting simple bows, gilded elements, or fruit accents for warmth.
A reflective note describes December as a month of long nights short days and minimal sun exposure highlighting its gloomy winter atmosphere.
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