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Newspaper
Dawson County Advertiser
Location
Dawsonville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1936
Page
1
Premature remarks by Talmadge cited as pushing the state to approve a resolution providing free textbooks from first through sixth grade. The cost drawn from 9,950,986 beer tax proceeds. Four core books to be supplied as loans: reading spelling writing and physical education. Students must return books as they advance.
The Daw son county group including Len Garmon P T Duncan Arthur Nix Gordon Perry and G D Castleberry and Howard and Mrs Howard traveled to McRae for a July 4 barbecue that fed over 50 000 people. The town was packed with the largest crowd seen, attributed to Governor Talmadge’s appeal.
Rain showers graced Sunday night. Families and friends attended church at the Dahtonera Church of God and joined services at Lawrenceville for a State convention. Numerous local residents and visitors shared time with relatives across nearby towns and farms.
Relatives and friends gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Lo Martin for his 70th birthday. The decor featured cut flowers and guests enjoyed a luncheon. Attending included J. G. Elliott and family, John Elliott, Grady Purcell, Dorothy Elliott, James Caldwell, Minnie Slaton, Bettie Sue Slaton, Clifton Martin and two sons, Blacks, Peter Martin, Rev. Bell, and Marcus L. Howard from Dawsonville.
Rain came Sunday night. Mrs A J Gilreath visits Ball Ground relatives. Horace Long of Tate visits Dansonville. B L Dean of Roberta stays with relatives. Mart Gilbert and family visit L J Redd. Jim Hulsey of CC Camp Chipley visits town. Dawasoville Baptist Church holds services from Thursday night July 16 led by Rev J T Bell. Everyone invited.
Board orders rural schools to open by July 20 or by August 3. Teachers and bus drivers must pass a physical exam before resuming work or signing contracts. Non summer school teachers must report July 17 at 9:00 a.m. for instructions and contracts. those at summer school report July 18 at 9:00 a.m. for examination. Bus drivers report the same dates for exams. The notice also fills space with local editorial commentary and ads for Rawleighs and a used car listing.
A Saturday meeting of the Lawson County Executive Committee will set entrance fees for candidates entering the September 9 primary. P. T. Duncan serves as chairman as the committee determines closing dates and filing rules.
Publisher of The Dawson News announces candidacy for the State Prison Commission post once held by his father Judge E. L. Rainey. He serves by appointment to succeed his late father who chaired the Board since 1928.
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