Death of Mrs Mack Pilcher at 88 in Meigs Georgia
Meigs Georgia August 6 Mrs Mack Pilcher 88 died Tuesday morning after years of illness at her Meigs home. She was the oldest member of Midway Baptist Church and funeral services were held Wednesday at 4 00 pm with Rev W M Davis and Rev T F Callaway officiating. Interment followed at Midway Cemetery beside her husband. Survived by daughters Miss Eula Pilcher and Mrs Ila Ellis a son John Valentine Pilcher and five grandchildren and five great grandchildren plus other relatives. Braswell Funeral Home in charge.
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John Valentine Pilcher
Albany
Max Ellis
Meigs
Dan Finch
Boston
Mary Frances Ellis
Billy Dunn
Edwin Pilcher
Hattie Boney
Paul Dunn
J. B. Hall
Wayne Barlow
Braswell
Atlantic Gulf Coastal Life And Local Delicacies Noted
The article recalls Apalachicola's ice pioneering by Dr. Jen Gorrie, the soft shell crab contrast, and Gulf coast shrimp as a staple. It notes Newport, Alligator Point, Port St. Joe, and Panama City growth, oyster vitamins, and the historic hush puppy memory alongside paper mill odors and regional seafood cuisine.
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Gulf
Port St. Joe
Panama City
Prohibition Debate on State Powers Over Liquor Control
A discussion by the Temperance League of America argues that states hold power to curb liquor under the post repealing amendment era. It notes federal statutes once granted state jurisdiction over shipments and suggests Georgia local option laws may intensify regulation and taxation in counties.
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Temperance League of America
Anon
Jawa
Georgia
Taden
Anniversary of Hiroshima Bombing and Nuclear Power Debate
The piece recalls the third anniversary of Hiroshima and argues the atomic bomb altered the war, saved American lives, and forced Japan to surrender. It warns of Russia's arms buildup and warns that unchecked atomic power could threaten global survival, urging balanced control and peace for progress.
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Hiroshima
Pearl Harbor
Europe
United States
Plang
Russia
U. S
League of Women Voters Publishes Candidate Questionnaire
The Georgia chapter circulates a concise questionnaire to House candidates and Senator nominee Bill Cochran in the Seventh district. It aims to inform voters with candidate records and issue stances, not personal details, and will be published as a public service for residents to read before voting.
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League of Women Voters
House of Representatives
Bill Cochran
Georgia
League
Starving Miami heiress dies amid vast savings
A Miami woman of wealth died after years of extreme frugality while hiding about $100,000 in cash and securities around a modest two room home. Neighbors found her unconscious on the street and she died of starvation amid questions of heirs and charitable use of her fortune.
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Miami
Friday is Fish Day Mirrors Old Religious Custom
Friday is fish day evolving from an old religious custom now common in the country. Much of the fish comes from the Gulf coast from St Marks to Pensacola with Tampa shipping a sizable portion to cities in Mississippi and Louisiana.
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Gulf Coast
St. Marks
Pensacola
Tampa
Mississippi
Louisiana
Train crash derails seven dead and 200 hurt in Tl Central
Twenty years ago a double derailment on Tl Central passenger trains left seven dead and about 200 injured. Missing Polish fliers rescued at sea, a broken pipeline forced descent and water jumps off Portugal. Tobacco sales across 22 Georgia markets totaled 10 million pounds for over 1.25 million dollars. County chairmen urged frank political updates to support the Democratic ticket in Georgia.
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Central
Portugal
Georgia
Maddox
World tensions rise as Soviet raids mount in Asia
Ten years ago reports say Japanese-Russians clash reemerge while Soviets seek to link Germany with Japan. Soviet planes raid Korea as Red press targets Germans. A local transfer of attention follows from community events and labor needs including a peanut shelling plant opening and calls for workers at canning facilities.
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Germany
Japan
Korea
Red Press
Douglas
Erin
Carrigan
Thronga
Chamber of Commerce
Floyd Searcy
Radio Schedule for Saturday August 7 1948 Morning to Sign Off
Listing of daily broadcasts from 6:30 AM to 7:16 PM including morning news weather circle T roundup Sunrise Serenade and a full afternoon and evening lineup with shows such as Nat Brandwyne Joan Brooks Marine Band Randy Brooks Jungle Jim Frankie Masters and Twilight Playboys.
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Joan Brooks
Randy Brooks
M. E. Thompson
Frankie Masters
Gene Mills
Twilight Playboys
Club 730
Ochlochnee Baptist Church Leaders Plan Big Rally
Ochlochnee Ga August 6 Deacons and church leaders plan a big rally for families and members on Tuesday evening August 10 on church grounds A picnic dinner at 730 PM then an on site program of inspiration and entertainment Leaders will discuss plans for a new church building and urge payment of unpaid pledges and additional contributions A donated site for the new building is noted with construction timing undecided Sunday services are announced including a doctrinal sermon Sons of God.
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Ochlochnee
Ochlochnee Baptist Church
A Man in the House Chapter 19
Jane confronts her jealousy as Aunt Mae's visit lingers. Carl dismisses rumors of Helen Talbot while Jane contemplates whether his love is real, waking with resolve to test him and push him to worry.
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Ane
Aunt Ifae
Carl
Mae
Jane
Talbot
Helen Talbot
Helen
Sreamng
A. Benth
Hon
Avery
Kasa
Hin
Usband
Community church to host youth oriented services
The schedule includes activities for young people with important roles in the services. A sermon on Christian Education will be delivered by the pastor. The entire community is urged to attend.
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Ally
Bainbridge man nominated for Brunswick mayor post
Bainbridge, Ga Aug. A. W. Gragg a Brunswick business man and former Bainbridge resident has been nominated in Brunswick's Democratic primary. Gragg defeated Sam Levine 1433 to 1022 with incumbent J. Hunter Hopkins finishing third.
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Bainbridge, Ga
A. W. Gragg
Brunswick
Bainbridge
Gragg
E. A. Gragg
Gilbert Gragg
Sam Levine
J. Hunter Hopkins
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