Chautauqua dates set for July 29 to August 3 in Newnan
The Newnan Chautauqua directors announce a six day program from July 29 to August 3 with two Sunday sermons four days of instruction and entertainment a Monday night program and possibly a Monday morning session. Season tickets three dollars single tickets three dollars and five dollars for doubles. The Mil e Band Dr Morgan Wood and R Z Leeds are among already secured attractions. The city will also switch on day current July 1 enabling power for manufacturing and homes, seen as vital for Newnan’s growth.
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Chautauqua
Newnan
W.G. Post
W. P. Gearreld
H. Co. Glover
D. W. Boone
I. N. Orr, Jr
J. KR. Holt
France Campbell
J.T. Fain
A. R. Burdett
T. $8. Parrott
W.H. Huffaker
H.M. Fisher
F. M. Lee
D. T. Manget
T. M. Goodrum
United States
United States Marine Band
Pensacola
Florida
Morgan Wood
R. Z. Leeds
Water and Light Commission
Fourth of July Excursion to Atlanta via West Point Route
Train leaves Newnan at 8 55 a m and returns from Atlanta at 9 00 p m The Newnan excursion costs 75 cents Officials promise good order and comfort with ample accommodations Tickets available from ticket agents J P Billups Gen Passenger Agent
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Atlanta
West Point
Newnan
J. P. Billups
W C T U Meeting Advocates Legislation To Bar Jug Traffic
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met in regular order led by president Mrs. BE Reese. After prayer and a reading of Hosea, the group urged action to keep the jug traffic out of town and planned to approach their representative Hon I N Orr, who promised support. They prayed for the town to drive out the evil and for Christian unity.
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Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
BE. O. Reese
Christ
J. H. Summers
Wedding of Miss Loftin and Mr Gearreld in Greenville Street Home
The wedding of Miss Mary Conie Loftin and Mr. William Pendleton Gearreld occurred Wednesday at five in the Loftin home on Greenville Street. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn’s march, Dr. G. A. Nunnally officiating, and a reception with a punch service and heart shaped cakes. The couple departed for a trip to Washington and New York after the ceremony.
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Mary Conie Loftin
William Pendleton Gearreld
Col
Charles Astin
G. A. Nunnally
Linda Simrs
Carrie Anderson
South Georgia
Miss Ysabel Lalbide Hosts Domino Party For Guests
Wednesday event featured tables in parlor and halls with Japanese baskets as souvenirs used to keep score marked by red mints. Fifty friends attended in girlish gowns as May and Frances Herring hosted an al fresco party for Misses Wood Ganny and Kelly with lanterns and luncheon.
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Ysabel Lalbide
Miss Lalbide
Misses May
Frances Herring
Teachers Wanted in Newnan Ga for Several Positions
Six teachers needed two men and four women includes a female principal at high school with about 90 dollars monthly. A high school teacher earns about 60 dollars, plus three grade teachers at 340 dollars monthly. Examination for these posts in Newnan Ga at 8 30 a m Friday June 29. J J Goodrum Secretary Board Education.
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Newnan
J.J. Goodrum
Board Education
Miss Cole Hosts Reception for Visitors
Miss Christine Cole entertained a Tuesday reception for visitors with about fifty friends in attendance. The house was decorated with pot plants and sweet peas as Miss Cole and her guests received.
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Christine Cole
Mary Powell
Macon
Willie Mae Harrison
Atlanta
Alice Lanier
West Point
Miss Cole
Mrs Dennis Dies Near Turin at About 78
Mrs. C A Dennis wife of the late Greene K Dennis died Tuesday at her home near Turin. She was about 78 and a member of the Methodist church. The funeral was held in Newnan last Wednesday. She was a sister of the late Judge Bigbee of Newnan.
City Assessor Rejects Resignation Request
At the final council meeting W. J. Wright Tsq. tendered his resignation from the City Board of Tax Assessors. The council refused to accept it and urged him to continue on the board. Wright has not replied, and his decision remains unknown.
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W.©. Wright
Tsq
City Board of Tax Assessors
Wright
Examinations Held for Rural and City Carriers
Examinations were conducted in Newnan last Saturday for both city and rural mail carrier positions. Six applicants were examined for rural routes at Grantville where two new routes are expected. Twenty two applicants attended the city carrier exam in Newnan.
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Newnan
Grantville
Woman's Bible Circle meets with Mrs Barrett next Tuesday
The Woman's Bible Circle will meet with Mrs EB R Barrett next Tuesday at 3 30 p m Leader Mrs Miller will attend her last time for a while and hopes for a full turnout for an important lesson F 8
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Woman’s Bible Circle
EB. R. Barrett
Miller
Those who marry for money almost invariably earn it
A concise aphorism notes that marrying for wealth tends to result in economic gain for the couple, reflecting a skeptical view of marriages motivated by finances.
Alabama disfranchisement remark in Newnan visit
Sheriff A J Kent and Deputy Parker of Wedowee Alabama traveled to Newnan to secure Henry West a convict. West was returned to Alabama to stand trial on arson after serving time in the Coweta chain gang. Kent claimed Alabama's disfranchisement law is a success with whites united and eight hundred negras disenfranchised while seven registered and voting.
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A.J. Kent
Parker
Wedowee
Alabama
Newnan
Henry West
West
Randolph County
Coweta
Kent
G L A D Club hosts meeting at Warren home
The G L A D Club enjoyed a Saturday night gathering at G L Warren's home. The next meeting is July 21 at C H Newton's home. all members urged to attend. Rev J B S Davis preached at New Lebanon. large crowd at singings in Whitesburg and Welcome. Farmers High School picnic planned for first Saturday in July with dinners. J E Boone appointed Railway Postal Clerk.
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G. L. Warren
C. H. Newton
J. B.S. Davis
New Lebanon
Whitesburg
Welcome
Farmers High School
J. E. Boone
Louise Warren
Bessie Wofford
Atlanta
Clara Brown
S. Bridges
Bob Carmical
Etta Bridges
R. W. Jackwnon
Hoke Smith
Summer excursion tickets offered by Central of Georgia Railroad
Hot Weather Trips via Central of Georgia Railway offer summer excursions to Seashore Mountain and Lake Resorts in the North South East and West. A rail and sail trip to New York Boston Baltimore Philadelphia and East coast points via Savannah and steamship lines will be considered this season. Tickets on sale at coupon ticket offices. For rates schedules apply to any Central of Georgia Railroad agent or representative.
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New York
Boston
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Savannah
Central of Georgia Railroad
The Man Who Loses and Smiles
A proverb notes the value of humility as a man who loses with a smile is greater than one who wins and boasts.
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Gearreld-Loftin
Jesse Holt
Annie Hammond
Hattie Kelly
Griffin
Marie Barrett
Lutherville
Lida
Ethel Brown
Ruth Hardaway
Susie
Evelyn Martin
Nell Pinson
Martha Wright
Sara Buchannon
Mamie Johnson
Gordon Lee
Annie Will Redwine
Lizzie Arnold
Sara Catherine Peniston
Paul Peniston
Georgia and
Theodora Atkinson
Florence
Bessie Dent
M. F. Cole
Christine
the Lake
M. C. Farmer
G. W. Jackson
Lizzie Belle Farmer
H. H. Farmer
Estelle Zellars
Mary Beth Ward
Hogansville
Benetta Orr
Miss Orr
W. B. Pringle
H. M. Fisher
Ms. Wade Dent
T. 8. Parrott
Suwanee, Tenn
University of the South
J. T. Fain
Ellen Ramey
Monroe
Elizabeth Gary
LaGrange
Florie White
Wesleyan College
T. E. Atkinson
Raphael Powell
M. I. Cole
Mary Walker
Joseph Boyd McCrary
Lola McMichael
Coweta County
G. A. Scarratt
J. A. McMichael
Berma Daniel
Mrs. N. B. Hudson
Vivian Merck
Bartow, Ka
Pearly White
A. Merck
8. Dent
Harry Cleveland
Hiberton
Mrs
J. W. Quillian
J. R. Holt
Nelie Greene
Uniontown, Ala
Claire Holmes
L. J. Torres
Domino Party
Greene K. Dennis
Bible Circle
Sargent
Central of Georgia Railway
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