Chappell Succeeds Wilhoit on Public Service Commission
Allen Chappell, noted American businessman and former state legislator, was named to the Georgia Public Service Commission. He and incumbent chairman Walter R. McDonald were sworn in for six year terms by Governor Eugene Talmadge. McDonald, first elected in 1922, faced no opposition.
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Chappell
Wilhoit
Public Service Commission
Atlanta
Allen Chappell
Jud P. Withoit
State Public Service Commission
McDonald
H. B. Smith
Dahlonega
Anderson Ranch Dam Will Be World’s Highest Earth Filled
The Bureau of Reclamation plans to build Anderson Ranch Dam in Idaho as the highest earth filled dam globally, with a length of 3380 feet.
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Anderson Ranch
Bureau of Reclamation
Idaho
Miss Sarah Pauline Gassett Marries Herman Alvin Stewart
Miss Sarah Pauline Gassett of Pelham Ga." marries Herman Alvin Stewart of Ochlocknee and Thomasville at the First Methodist Church in Albany on November 30. The couple plans a short wedding trip in Georgia and Florida before settling at 7117 S Hansell Street in Thomasville. Stewart is in the credit department of Georgia Packing Co. both natives are high school graduates.
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Sarah Pauline Gassett
Herman Alvin Stewart
Albany
Sarah Pauine Gassett
Pelham
Thomasville
Ochlochnee
First Methodist Church
J. Ed Fein
Stewart
H. G. Gassett
Ochlochnee High School
A. C. Stewart
Florida
Hansell St
Coat Hangers Wanted for Troy Laundry
In good condition coat hangers wanted for Troy Laundry. Call phone 43 to arrange pickup or drop off.
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Troy
Fire series hits multiple sites in city patrol
Firemen answered an 8:30 a.m. call at Williams Cochran Motor Company for a small gasoline fire quickly put out. About 1 p.m. a North Broad Street blaze consumed a garbage pile. A Vashti Schools tenant house suffered minor damage when children built a fire beneath it. A false alarm Friday arose from a mistaken mail deposit box at Madison and Jackson.
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Williams-Cochran Motor Comppany
North Broad Street
Vashti
Madison and
Jackson
Orphan Workers To Supper At First Baptist Church
About 250 workers and church members gather at 7 o clock tonight in the First Baptist Church to hear J L Fortney of the Hapeville Orphan Home and to learn about the Georgia Baptist Orphans Homes. Twenty six boys and girls from Hapeville perform with trustees from across the state as deacons wives and Sunday school leaders prepare for the annual orphan offering. Supplies from Thomas County churches arrive December 10.
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First Baptist Church
Baptist Orphan Homes of
Georgia
W. Jr. Cox
Georgia Baptist Orphans’ Home
Hapeville
Thomas County Association
Cox
Hunting Licenses May Be Sold At Home In Georgia
State Wildlife Director Zack D Cravey announced licenses will be sold at local agents in counties including Thomas County F C Jones designated as agent with licenses and information on game laws. The move ends long delays and saves postage while urging clean sportsmanship and careful handling of firearms.
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Georgia
Zack D. Cravey
Mr. Cravey
F. C. Jones
Thomas County
Cravey
Two More British Ships in U S Ports
The navy disclosed two additional British warships in United States ports the cruiser Phoebe at New York and the Corvette Clarkia at Mobile.
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U. S
Washington
United States
Phoebe
New York
Clarkia
Mobile
Did It Happen An Opinion That War Looms With Japan
The piece argues the crisis with Japan nears a war threshold as President Roosevelt rushes to Washington on a special train. It notes Hull urged a quick return, Japan’s actions threaten peacetime relations, and allied efforts with Britain and U.S. airmen aiding China on the Burma Road shape a broader war outlook. It also mentions Axis setbacks in Rostov and Africa as potential turning points.
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Japan
Roosevelt
Washington
Warm Springs
Hull
United States
U. S
China
Burma
Orient
Spain
Philippines
Russia
Rostov
Africa
Hitler
Caucasus
Persia
India
Baptist Attendance Teams For December Prayer Services
The First Baptist Church announces December attendance teams for the Wednesday 8 oclock prayer meeting. Teams are listed with member names and a system of stars marks top attendance. Minutes are precious, as noted when accidents happen.
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Baptist
First Baptist
Inman
Elzy McLeod
Z. L. Mott
Joe Jerger
J. A. Mitchell
S. L. Kelly
Hattye Johnson
B. L. McCann
A. W. Mercer
A. F. Kimbrough
John Keyton
J. F. Massey
E. C. Mann
L. H. Jones
R. M. May
Pattie Mash
A. M. Lacy
J. O. Nichols
Joe Massey
H. C. Kelly
Eloise Musgrove
C. D. Moore
G. H. Jaenicke
J. P. Livingston
Ona Mims
R. E. McDonald
W. H. Manry
T. H. Mitchell
F. S. Norton
W. T. Jay
Daisy Neel
Howell Mayo
P. M. Massey
Freedom of Speech Prize Offer in Silver Bonus Entry
Public notice urges readers to obtain a Free Entry Blank from merchants and submit a Silver Bonus Entry for a chance to win a cash prize of $45.00 or more. The wording emphasizes rights and a promotional contest without specifying official deadlines or eligibility details.
Solitary Confinement to Continue in Georgia Prisons
Governor Eugene Talmadge announced Georgia prisons will maintain solitary confinement as the principal punishment for unruly inmates, rejecting the lash. He backed a committee report that urged more light and air in cells and reinforced confinement rules, noting the lash was abolished about twenty years ago.
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Atlanta
Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
Talmadge
Tom Hardwick
Georgia Chairman Goes to Washington for Birthday Balls
Hamilton Ga December 1 Georgia chairman for the President's Birthday celebration and Warm Springs Foundation trustees travel to Washington to discuss January Birthday Balls proceeds support the nationwide fight against infantile paralysis.
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Washington
Hamilton
Bank of Thomas County Mails Christmas Savings Club Checks
Checks mailed Saturday night to members of the Christmas Savings Club for 1941 with many already received. The club fills pre holiday needs and funds will seed the 1942 club as members use part of 1941 savings as the initial deposit.
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Bank of Thomas County
Bank of
Thomas County
Saint Thomas Guild to Meet Tuesday Evening
Saint Thomas Guild will hold a regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 at the Parish House. Members should come prepared to get Christmas cards. Friends may buy tickets to the benefit showing Our Wife at Rose Theatre December 4 5 with proceeds for local charity.
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St. Thomas Guild
Saint Thomas Guild
St. Thomas Episcopal Guild
Our Wife
Rose Theatre
OPM Officials Urge Saving on Paper Goods Ahead of Christmas
Washington officials appealed to retailers and the public to economize on gift boxes tissue wrapping paper and related paper products during an unprecedented Christmas season. Lessing J. Rosenwald head of the OPM industrial conservation bureau said the emergency request would free supplies for civilian and defense needs.
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Washington
Office of Production Management
Lessing J. Rosenwald
OPM Industrial Conservation Bureau
Car Attendants Provide Spic and Span Car for FDR Ride
Newnan Georgia December 14 President Roosevelt rode in a clean automobile as he left his train for Warm Springs The city council had stretched a point amid a water shortage that barred car washing and sprinkling Service station attendants fixed the car up after Secret Service assurance the law would not be involved
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Newnan
Roosevelt
Warm Springs
Christmas Cheer House hoped for in Thomasville
Girl Scouts of Thomasville plan a Christmas Cheer House donation store on South Broad Street open December 8 to 13. Parents select gifts for their families using provided script while clothing, toys, books and games are available. donations of usable items or money welcomed. Committees led by Mrs. Neil Boland organize support from Boy Scouts Junior Club and churches.
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Girl Scout Organization
Thomasville
Girl Scouts of
Fondren Mitchell
South Broad Street
Boy Scouts
Neil Boland
Harold Guy
Mary Louise Sager
Jack Zalamas
Heyward Vann
Wilbur Milfon
Daisy Air Rifles and Toys at Cowden Auto Supply
Daisy air rifles chemistry sets and erector sets are advertised at Cowden Auto Supply. The listing highlights outdoor toys and educational kits suitable for children, aiming to draw shoppers with a range of mechanical and scientific toys.
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Daisy Air Rifles
Cowden Auto Supply
Evacuation Ordered After Phillips Oil Refinery Blast
Okmulgee Oklahoma December 1. Hundreds of residents near the Phillips Petroleum refinery were told to evacuate after an explosion. One man was killed and 15 injured with several workers feared trapped. Firemen and plant officials feared a large gasoline tank could explode sending debris over a wide area. The dead man was James Hawk a yardman found near the fire edge. Several injured were in critical condition.
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Okmulgée
Okla
Phillips Petroleum Co
James Hawk
Ivo
Graf
Evacuation After Fire Destroys Hazelhurst School
One hundred fifty children were evacuated from a large two story public grade school in Hazelhurst Georgia before its destruction by fire. No injuries occurred. The building also housed Masonic bodies Woodmen of the World American Legion and Tiona Club.
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Hazelhurst
Woodmen of the World
American Legion
Tiona Club
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Edmond O'Brien
Harry Carey
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