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Newspaper
Thomasville News
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1968
Page
5
The Poor Peoples Campaign in Washington presses a list of demands including public service jobs fair housing rights and restored education funds. Leaders urge President and presidential hopefuls to endorse an Economic Bill of Rights and promise action now.
The American Legion Auxilary Juniors met at the Clark home with Denise Bryant presiding. Guests included District President and past local president Miss B. Skyes who urged projects for the girls conference. Officers elected by nomination: Denise Bryant President Avis Clark Vice President Brenda Bell Secretary Shir He Weaver Treasurer Patricia Massey Historian Theodora Springle Chapper. Streetman Ever Ready Club set meeting June 25 at George Gouldin home. Tea hosted by Providence Baptist Pastor's Aide Club at Cap Grant home. Thomas County Community Action Panel meets June 20 to decide on TRAP in Family Life. the speaker notes a single Black attendee among 80.
Disabled widows in the area may receive monthly benefits based on their husbands social security record. The 1967 amendments allow payments to widows unable to work due to a severe disability if they are at least 50 and impaired. Benefits relate to the worker earnings and reduce if started before age 62.
Mr and Mrs Freddie Lorenzo Bryant Sr announce the birth of son Freddie Lorenzo Bryant Jr at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Mrs Bryant is the former Edin Louise Harrold. Mr and Mrs William B Brows announce daughter Kimber ley Lashun born June 14 1968 at Archbold. Mrs Brows is the former Lessie Pearl Newkirk. Mr and Mrs Larry May announce son John Michael born June 10 1968 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Mrs May is the former Priscilla Sloan. Mr and Mrs Frank Barnes announce daughter Melissa Anne born at Archbold Memorial Hospital Route 2 Thomasville. Mrs Barnes is the former Mary Anne Strickland.
A regional piece argues that Black Americans fought in the Civil War, World War I and other conflicts, helped invent and build the nation, and should be fully taught in schools. It cites figures like Benjamin Banneker and Phillis Wheatley, and notes slave resistance and ongoing racism.
A paid political advertisement seeks votes and active support from Thomasville voters for a Democratic candidate for Justice of the Peace. The message pledges impartial service to all citizens regardless of race color or creed and requests full voter backing.
A reflective sermon theme celebrates dreamers who move worlds, citing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and urging youth to pursue vision over idle wish. The piece lists church affiliations in Waycross Georgia and thanks leaders including Rev F D Martin Jr, president Robert Taylor and others.
The Brotherhood of Laymond and members of New Jerusalem Baptist Church express gratitude to the churches and their pastors and members for their-concern during the occasion.
Carolyn Briggs daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Briggs of Boston Ga earned Excellence and Merit awards at the Rock Eagle District elimination for 4Hers.
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