Pastor Attends State Convention and Moves Church Site
The Rev WA Bingham of Church of God plans to attend a state convention in Atlanta. The congregation voted to relocate two miles north of Fawmasville on Coun tiine Road with construction to begin soon. Wesley G Benton and Rev Garrison presided over funeral services for E B Vinson at New Bethel Baptist Church Colquitt County. Mr and Mrs J R Dekle announce the election of W L Colombo, former Ochlochknee school teacher, as superintendent.
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Times-Enterprise
Chlochnee
WA. Bingham
Adtlanta
1 Church of God
Countiiine Road
Fawmasville
Wesley G. Benton
Gorham
Jefferson Gas City Schools
Colombo
Lithonia High School
Jefferson
Ochlochnee Baptist Church
Jerry Stallings
Thomasville
Bettie Montgomery
GA Queen's Court
Camp Glynn
Miss Montgomery
H. T. Montgery
Camp Pine Haven
Janice Shiver
Gail Rolling
Annie Sue Watkins
Carolyn Watkins
Elece Manap
Debbie Wurst
Janette Wurst
Rollins
Reita Griffin
Mary Anne Griffin
Mary Helen Rogers
C. Roy Groover
Dawn
Gail Groover
FSU
Len D. Singletary
Gladys Swindle
Annie Watkins
Valdosta State College
Ochlochnee
Central High School
Jerry Rollins
Lora Stubbs
Berry College
Patsy Bulloch
Augusta Nurses Training School
Janice Clark
Valdosta State
J. Gorham Garrison
Whigham Baptist Church
W. E. Cifton
R. B. Clifton
Laila Clifton
Judge Upholds Rider Convictions in Mississippi
Jackson Miss AP Five more Freedom Riders were convicted for breach of peace as Judge James Spencer handed down sentences. Judge Sidney Mize supported the breach of peace law deeming it a valid police power. Among those jailed was Elizabeth Wyckoff the first white woman arrested in the group.
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Jackson, Miss
James Spencer
Freedom Riders
U8. Dist
Sidney Mize
Mise
Jackson
Freedom
Elizabeth Wyckoff
Spencer
Trailways
St. Pauli
Minn
Elmer Andersen
Wrights
Human Rights Commission
Mississippi
Minnesota
Aw Andersen
Anderson
Lockheed completes 26 million Electra wing strengthening
Lockheed Aircraft Corporation finishes a 26 million program to strengthen Electra turbo prop airliners. FAA approved in January after two crashes due to wing vibrations, requiring reduced cruise speeds. The 165 aircraft were cleared to fly at speeds above 400 mph.
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Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
Federal Aviation Agency
FAA
Texas
Indiana
Church Merger Unites Congregational and Reform Traditions
The United Church of Christ constitution is approved by the Congregational Christian Churches and Evangelical and Reformed Church, creating a two million member denomination after years of planning. The assembly recalls the spirit of the Declaration of Independence as the merger completes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
the United Church of Christ
Congregational Christian Churches
Evangelical and Reformed Rch
United States
Gerhard W. Grau@ip
Chicago
GM@iNstitutional commission
Thair
Moonlight Cruise Erupts Into Beachhead Fight on Hudson
Fights broke out among 2900 aboard a moonlight Hudson cruise, seven were hospitalized, the piano and vending machines were damaged, crew used hoses, and 150 police waited at West 134th Street pier as the Wasota Line’s Hudson Belle returned.
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New York
West 134Th Street
Wasota Line
Hudson Belle
Hudson River
Ceorze Wachington Bodie Ui
Ser Meadattan
Weather Outlook Warns of Heat Wave and Thunderstorms
The forecast warns of hot humid conditions with temperatures near 88 degrees this afternoon. Tomorrow may bring some relief from thundershowers as a southwest wind develops, easing the heat.
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Thomas
Bargain Days Boost Local Sales in Thomasville June 1960
Thomasville merchants report a strong upswing in June 1960 with improved sale results during the three day TTBD event. One bust saw 50 percent higher revenue and several firms note increased activity as the period drew success for advertising and local merchants.
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Thomasville
Unclear fragmentary item from historic page
A fragmented OCR item shows incomplete phrases about a holiday, conditions, and a speed of 10 mph with references to fees and borers. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable for a precise summary.
Mirror of Your Mind and Health Advice Quip
A column claims clothes taste reflects a woman’s intellect and personality, with neat dress linked to self confidence and sociability, while sloppy attire signals negativity. It also cites a sexual behavior study noting doctors may be emotionally unequipped to handle sexual problems despite medical knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poriaux
City council plans holiday hours amid confusion
Local officials announce adjusted business hours for a holiday. Stores will reopen in the afternoon after a day off as the council confirms the schedule on a Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inree Chant’s Council
Firework Explosion Claims Life of Young Son
A fatal blast occurred on a Monday when fireworks from a bomb device exploded near a car. The victim was the son of Mr Yatine of the local reservation area, with the incident taking place at a family location noted in the report.
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Mr Yatine
Hog Thomasville receipts at Donalsonville cross Ga
Fragmented OCR notes show Hog Thomasville receipts with figures 1.200 at Donalsonville cross and references to barrows and sows with various numbers and codes. The text is garbled and lacks clear context or dates.
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Cross
Barrows
Fragmentary report on sales and planning figures
The readable text outlines a sales report with percentage changes and planning notes. It mentions an operation and a plan for trips, but key details, names, dates, and locations are missing or unclear.
Holiday Observances and Week Schedule Notice
Notice outlines that holiday days affect the week, with days shifted to midweek observations. It indicates closures or shifts on Wednesday Thursday and Friday, noting a holiday timetable and reduced services around the midweek period.
Fragmentary Local Notice About An Incident In Florida
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a death after fireworks inside a location in Florida. No clear names, dates, or specific event details are readable.
Calendar of Events for Local Clubs and Meetings
A detailed list of community events across several venues. Activities include club meetings at Hotel Scott Elks IOOF Hall Rose Lanes Garden Center and more with times from 6:30 p m to 9:30 a m and various organizations such as Rotary AMVETS Kiwanis Lions and Alcoholics Anonymous scheduled throughout Thursday and Friday.
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Beachange Club
Hotel Scott
Elks
Glen Arven Club
Legion Home
NAVAL
National Guard Armory
ODD Fellows
Ioof Hall
Glen Arven
Business Women's League
Rose Lanes
Garden Center Board
Center
Amvets Executive Committee
Post
Rotary Club
Garden Center
Safety Council
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Thomas County
Lions Club
Bowlero Lanes
Salvation Army
Businessmen’s
P.m
Alcoholics Anonymous
Presbyterian Hall
Masonic Building
Holiday Guests Visiting Area In Meigs County
Holidays brings a list of visiting guests including families from Birmingham Huntsville and Jacksonville with travelers and relatives stopping through Meigs Country. Notable visitors include Mrs. R H Brightwell Sr and family from Birmingham plus J N Brightwell and daughters Judy Jane Joann Jill in town. Also touring relatives from Orlando and Miami visited local residents while others returned from Nashville and Mt Dora.
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Delane Culpepper
Nashville, Tenn
J. W. Curles
Mt. Dora
Fla
Bob Cravey
Jacksonville
Clarence L. Alligood
Eldon
J. R. Alligood Jr
Blakely
Betty Ausley
Nell Smith
Atlanta
Homer Ausley
Andrew Smith
Charles Waters
Miami
Patsy Tatum
St. Marks
Reprieve Denied for Indian-Born Killer in Curio Shop Killing
London AP report states Home Secretary R A Butler refused to recommend a royal reprieve for Edwin A Bush 21 an Anglo Indian condemned to death for killing Elsie Batten 59 the curio shop manager with an antique sword Bush claimed he lost his temper after she called him a nigger Prosecutors said motive was robbery and Bush will be hanged Thursday.
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London
R.A. Butler
Edwin A. Bush
Bush
Elsie Batten
Mark Batten
Civil Service Exams Open for Clerks and Technicians in Atlanta
The Fifth U. S. Civil Service Regional Office seeks applicants for Clerk GA 1 GS 2 with pay 3185 to 3760 and for medical technicians at 4040 and 5355. Clerk requires written test. GS 3 needs one year clerical experience. Medical techs require experience or training. Clerk apps by July 17. tech apps open until further notice. Send requests to Atlanta address or pick up forms locally.
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U. S. Civil Service
Federal Office
Peachtree St. N. E
Atlanta 3
Legion Post 222 to Name Officers for 1961-62
American Legion Post 222 will elect officers for 1961 62 at an 8 o clock meeting tonight at the post home on Hansell 8&1 Nominations will be heard from the floor and a chicken dinner will precede the discussions Thornton D Smith is the post commander
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American Legion Post
Post
Hansell
Thornton D. Smith
Chapel Hill Board Sets First Grade Pupil Zoning Plan
Chapel Hill NC board approves a policy to racially integrate all city elementary schools by assigning first graders to schools based on geography. The plan includes a transfer right for parents and may place some white pupils in Negro schools and vice versa.
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Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Local Fire Damages Utility Building. Juvenile Theft Case. DUI Crash
A pre dawn fire gutted a Fletcher Street utility storage building with damages over 500 dollars. Firefighters arrived at 4 20 am finding flames. Cause unknown. An eleven year old girl was arrested for theft after allegedly taking 24 dollars from Elijah Decossey on Harris Street and admitting 11 dollars taken. The girl will be sent to juvenile court. William E Richards was treated at Archbold Memorial Hospital after a car crash on Hansell Street. Charles C Jones driver of the VA Domiciliary vehicle was cited for DUI and careless driving.
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Fletcher St
Ruth Lane
C. C. Dunlap
Elijah Decossey
Harris St
Decossey
William E. Richards
Archbold Memorial Hospital
Richards
Charles C. Jones
Hansell St
Smith Ave
Herbert 8. Nelson
E. Jefferson St
Death of Lloyd Presnell
Local resident Lloyd Presnell dies at his Burnsville home. Funeral services set for Wednesday at New Dale Presbyterian Church near Burnsville with Webb Funeral Home in Spruce Pine in charge. Survived by sister Miss Lillian Presnell director of nursing at Archbold Memorial Hospital another sister Mrs Elizabeth Parsons and brother Robert Presnell.
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Lloyd Presnell
Lillian Presnell
Archbold Memorial Hospital
Burnsville
N. C
New Dale Presbyterian Church
Webb Funeral Home
Spruce Pine
Miss Presnell
Elizabeth Parsons
Robert Presnell
Miss Alberta Wolcott Rites Held in Boston
Funeral services were conducted at Boston Presbyterian Church for Miss Alberta Wolcott a longtime resident since 1902 who died Sunday at the Isle of Rest Monticello Florida Reverends T L Llewelyn and William McKay officiated and burial followed in Boston Cemetery.
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Boston
Boston Presbyterian Church
Alberta Wolcott
Isle of Rest
Monticello
Fla
T. L. Llewelyn
William McKay
Boston Cemetery
Bank of Meigs Report of Condition June 30 1961 Meza Georgia
Report of condition for Bank of Meigs Meza Georgia at close of business June 30 1961 lists assets of 1 112 906 67 and total deposits of 933 101 01. It shows cash government obligations and loans with figures for premises and equipment and notes pledges. Officers Tom Smith and directors Pilcher Carter James A Carter certify the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meza
Georgia
United States
Tatteseer
Tom Nith
Tom Smith Coe Pilcher
Pitthan James A Carter Trectors
of Thomas
Graveside rites for Carlton baby held in Meigs
Graveside rites were conducted at Pleasant Grove Cemetery for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Carlton. Rev. R. E. Blewett officiated. The child died at Howard Hospital in Pelham last week and is survived by her parents a brother Conny Ray Carlton Cocoa Florida and maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Carlton Hartsfield.
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Howard Hospital
Pelham
Conny Ray Carlton
Cocoa, Fla
A. 8. Carlton
Hartsfield
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J. R. Dekle
W. L. Colombo
OFS
Sam NeSmith
M. NeSmith
Johnny Watson
U 8. Army
John Watson
E H Farr
George W. Cooper
Port & Joe
Fila
Brannon Glover
Moonlight Cruise
Jan Norma
Ecord Bn
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Exag
Firewor
Cian Reservatid
Gon
Thomasvil
Donalsonvil
Pase
Nars
Pating
Bserve
Uliday Nts
Tomoral
Will Ursday
Erett Yatin
Chesley Springs
Hoglon Markets
Waye
Fla US
By Fagaly & Skoker
Peatmoss
Ley
Junior
Nga
Willya Peateye
Hun
Meigs News
Dock Willingham
L. T. Smithwick
Meigs
R. Bryant Smithwick
Bobby
Orlando
Charlie Bob Braswell
J. R. Norris Jr
Norman Park
Civil Service
Legion Post
Stegall
Thanke Or
Marcia Truesdale
Cottage Row
Litw Oace
Atlm
John C. Nobles
Jones
William R. Hodges
E. Jackson St. Thomasville
Saar Ee
WOT Ff
McIrnt
Bank OF Meigs
Capital &C
Miss
Carlton Baby
Neel Electric & Heating CO
Site Ave
Knapa Hdwe. Co
Remington Ave
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