New Farmers Telephone Line Connects to Jackson Exchange
A three-subscriber farmers line in Butts County connects with the Jackson Exchange of Southern Bell. Extending three miles from Worthville road, it links A. C. Finley T. O. Cawthon and L. A. Cawthon, enabling rural residents to communicate locally and with Jackson. The project signals ongoing telephone expansion by Southern Bell to provide economical service to farmers statewide.
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Farmers’ Telephone
Jackson Exchange
Southern
g#0 Telephone Company
Iite
Worthville Road
A. C. Finley
T. O. Cawthon
L. A. Cawthon
Southern Bell Exchange
Jackson
Butts
Southern Bell Company
Easter Sunday Big Day at Methodist Church
The Methodist church invites members and friends to Easter Sunday services featuring planned magic and emphasized church interests. The committee urges a forward movement and a good, inviting day with no collection. Names on the invitation include M S Williams Lyons P Lasnett I B Settle Emma Mallet Verna Wright. John G McDonald and W T Powers spent Sunday afternoon in Atlanta.
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Methodist Church
M. S. Williams
X . Lyons
P. Lasnett
Ae I. B. Settle
Emma Mallet
Verna Wright
John G. McDonald
W. T Powers
Atlanta
Prof Martin Re elected Superintendent of Jackson Schools
The Jackson Board of Education re elected Prof W P Martin as superintendent for another term starting next September. The past year saw high enrollment strong attendance and wide patron satisfaction with discipline and scholarship under his leadership. Prof Martin Mrs Martin and their children will remain in Jackson for another year.
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Board of Education of
Jackson
W.P. Martin
Jackson Public Schools
Martin
Knights Celebrate Twelfth Anniversary of Jackson Lodge No 131
The Jackson Lodge No. 131 Knights of Pythias marked its twelfth anniversary Tuesday evening at the Armory with a large turnout. The Presbyterian church Ladies Aid Society decorated the hall and served a banquet. Toastmaster Henry Kendrick introduced speakers including Rev. M Williams and Dr. Robert VanDeventer, whose responses were noted as particularly fine.
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Jackson Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Armory
Ladies’ Aid Society
Presbyterian Church
Henry Kendrick
M. St Wiliams
Robert VanDeventer
Cotton Convention Draws South to Dallas Rally
A large four day convention in Dallas from April 28 to May 1 will promote a new cotton market plan by the Southern States' Cotton Corporation. The event aims to showcase industry progress, draw attendees from across the Southwest, and signal future prosperity for the region. The rally, at Fair Park Coliseum, follows shipments to Bremen and carries high railroad fare expectations.
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South
Dallas
Southland
Texas
Southwest
Southern States’ Cotton Corporation
Bremen
Germany
Fair Park Coliseum
Prominent Members Hosted Well Attended Event
J D Jones and Lawrence Crawford were honored as charter members. Guests were properly received and entertained and the occasion was one of very great pleasure.
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Messrs
J. D. Jones
Lawrence Crawford
Noted Attorney T P Bell Visits City On Monday
The Honorable T P Bell, a prominent attorney, paid a courtesy visit to the city on Monday, meeting local officials and residents during his stay.
Bacon absolves Smith of blame for Bacon's defeat
Atlanta reports that Senator Bacon absolves Senator Smith of fault in Bacon's recent political loss. The piece notes Georgians seek cabinet posts and ambassadorships and discusses tensions between Hoke Smith supporters and others over Washington politics. It says Smith and Scoy maintain cordial relations amid the dispute.
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Atlanta
Wilson
Georgia
Hoke Smith
Senator Smith
Washington
Joe Brown
Stoke Smith
Bacon
Bryan
Smith
Scoy
Woman's Exchange Opens Tuesday Afternoon with Price Reductions
The Woman's Exchange will be open to the public Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Prices of many articles have been reduced and several new pieces of hand work have been recently added.
W D Compton Visits City on Thursday
W D Compton was in the city on Thursday visiting local businesses and meeting residents during a brief stop in the area.
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W.D. Compton
Carmichael Spends Weekend in Atlanta
Homer Carmichael spent the weekend in Atlanta visiting friends and attending local events. He was seen at several downtown spots and did not report any official engagements during the stay.
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Homer Carmichael
Atlanta
Hon. S. J. Foster Improves After Illness
Reports indicate Hon. S. J. Foster is improving after two weeks of illness. Local family and friends express cautious optimism as doctors monitor his condition.
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S. J. Foster
Rain and Wind Wreck Property in Butts County
Torrential rains and high winds battered Butts County Thursday and Friday nights. A shop owned by Albert Finley was demolished, the waterworks plant roof was torn off, a boiler room was exposed, and a smokestack fell. Bridges at Hlenleys Mill Heather s Mill and Maddox Mill washed away. private property damage reported severe with no lives lost. Railroad schedules disrupted through Monday as the Ocmulgee River rose beyond recent years.
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Albert Finley
Hlenley’s Mill
Heather
Maddox Mill
Ocmulgee
Dr Quigg Fletcher Receives Commission and Honor
Jackson friends announce Dr. H Quigg Fletcher of Chattanooga is appointed First Lieutenant in the Medical Reserve Corps by President Wilson on March 5 1953. He will be available for service but remains in Chattanooga. He was also elected Surgeon to the Jonathan W Bachman Camp of Sons of Confederate Veterans at Chattanooga and serves on three key reunion committees.
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Jackson
H. Quigg Fletcher
Chattanooga
Emn
Medical Reserve Corps
Mletcher
Wilson
Department
Fletcher
Jonathan W. Bachman
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Sons of Veterans
City Court of Jackson Opens Spring Term
The spring term of the City Court of Jackson will convene Monday with Judge H. M. Fletcher presiding.
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City Court of
Jackson
H. M. Fletcher
Jackson Shamrocks Adorn Community Amid Recovery Report
Dr J Lee Byron’s condition remains fairly steady though confined to his room for a period. Shamrocks were worn by many Jackson residents on Monday in a local display.
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J. Lee Byron
Jackson
Ill Cols Redman and Threatt Moore Return to Streets
Cols Charles I Redman and Threatt Moore, who had been ill at home, were able to be out again and mingled with friends on the streets Monday.
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Charles I. Redman
Threatt Moore
Central Georgia Power Plant Expands Beyond Its Original Size
The Central Georgia Power Company reports the plant has grown larger than its original build, marking a notable expansion milestone.
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Central Georgia Power Company
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