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Newspaper
Dawson County Advertiser
Location
Dawsonville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1929
Page
1
May meetings are in full swing with visits from Gainesville residents Claude Fouts and Ida Fouts. Notables such as Rev J B Godfrey and M. M. Anderson are mentioned with local occasions including a Fiddlers Convention in Buford and a large auction at Burtsboro. A death of D E Hicks near town is reported along with a purse loss at Harmony Church and reminders of upcoming services and commencements.
A letter from A Reader lauds the Sunday School discussions on page three praising the depth and usefulness of the International Sunday School lessons and urging readers to study them alongside other guides. The note asks for opinions from others who try the format and mentions local readers in Jasper and nearby towns.
Tax Collector warns non filers to submit 1929 taxes by May 12. After that date a double tax will be imposed. Signed G. E Taylor R. T. R.
Miss Sylvia Slaton daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Slaton married Mr Charlie Bud Thompson son of Mr and Mrs J W Thompson at Rev R H Thompson s home in Forsyth County. The couple now reside on the Thompson farm three miles south of Dawsonville. The Advertiser offers congratulations. Mrs R A Elliott aged 68 died suddenly at her home in Bright last Friday night survived by 9 children. Funeral and interment at Lumpkin Saturday conducted by Rev Singleton and Rev J B Godfrey.
Harmony Church held first Sunday services with Rev. J H Peck delivering at eleven and communion, followed by afternoon singing. Mrs. R A Elliott funeral occurred at Lumpkin on Saturday. Mrs. George O Shields aged 66 died at home and was buried in Harmony cemetery. Mrs. James Howard of Gainesville visited relatives in town.
Automobile listings describe a 1927 Chevrolet Roadster with tires bumpers and duco finish, mechanically perfect, $125 down under GMAC. a 1929 Chevrolet Touring with new interior, tires, top, upholstery, quoted at $55 with down payment and OK noted.
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