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Newspaper
Fayetteville News
Location
Fayetteville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1925
Page
1
The Bank of Fayetteville represented by D. B. Blalock purchased the $32,000 water works and electric light bond issue at open auction, paying par and covering legal expenses. Bonds were validated Tuesday as Central Power Co completes survey for Lovejoy line and future power water developments loom.
The Fayette County Educational Association held its regular meeting in Fayetteville on Saturday March 7 with many teachers present. The program included The Arrested Growth of Teachers by J O Martin and Penmanship in Rural Schools by Miss Baldwin. Proceeds from a seventh grade girls lunch benefit the domestic science department. Plans were set for the annual county field day on March 27 or April 3.
A fire stemming from a backfire destroyed the city school pump house Monday afternoon. Two engines, a pump, disinfectant, lubricating oil and other supplies were lost, with damage pegged at 700 to 800 dollars. A black smoke cloud drew a large crowd before the blaze was brought under control. The high school lacks water service and plans to rent an engine to pump water into the tank until city works can be installed.
Farmers kept busy in fair weather and made good progress. Burnie McKlwaney and wife visited his father Joe McKlwaney. Singing at Verge Davis home pleased all. Walter Jones and wife stayed with sister Rhoda Davis. Tobe Pope and wife visited daughter Lillie McHlvaney. Bert Whitlock and family paused en route from Griffin. Ivy Jones family visited Palmetto friends. Mamie Lou Farr and Nora Farr called on friends Monday. A schoolhouse box supper drew a large crowd.
The Worker's Council will be held at Sandy Creek church on Sunday afternoon April fifth at three o'clock. Everyone is invited to attend.
Flu cases surge in Flat Creek as residents report illness. J S Lyons remains hospitalized but is described as doing fine. Arsie Denham and family join Clark Adams family for Sunday visit. Carrie and Eunice Higgon attend Fayetteville teachers meeting. Fred Landrum and family visit Jo Adams and Thomas parents. The young son of My and Mrs Donsoyd, previously ill with pneumonia, shows improvement.
REST Services were very good at Lis bon both Saturday and Sunday. Miss Lucile Massengale of Nyson and Mr. Seaborn Hearns of near Palmetto were married at the bride's parents home near Nyson Sunday afternoon March 8 1925 in a large gathering. The couple will reside near Palmatio while Hearns works as a businessman. Also Miss Tracel Vogre of Imaan and Mr. Claud Jones of Rest wed at ease Sunday morning March 8. Both couples come from prominent local families and are praised by friends.
Four days of civil court and three days of criminal sessions concluded with key rulings. Bud Johnson pleads guilty to liquor selling and gets 12 months. Alonzo Smith convicted of Southern depot robbery and sentenced to 12 months. Ernest Carson receives six months plus a suspended 12 month term to run concurrently. N I Chandler faces six months or 75 dollars for cheese theft. Sam Wailer Jr and John Turner are acquitted on pistol related charges. Curtis Hussey convicted of escape from gang and receives six months.
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