Federal Works Agency invites bids for Thom asville post office work
The Public Buildings Administration Division Engineer in Atlanta Georgia announces sealed bids in triplicate due by 2 PM June 16 1949 for interior and exterior painting and repairs at the U S Post Office Thomasville Georgia. Specifications and drawings available from the custodian of the building Room 607 Lemon Building Washington DC. Lloyd Gensel Division Engineer.
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Federal Works Agency
Public Building Administration
Federal Annex
Atlanta
Georgia
Thomasville
Gergix
Lemon
Washington, D. C
Lloyd Gensel
Hollywood Stars Pick Their Greatest Film Performances
A collection of star opinions on the best acting performances in cinema history. Gene Autry and others name Greta Garbo, Vivien Leigh, Barbara Stanwyck, Helen Hayes, John Barrymore, Laurence Olivier, Diana Wynward, Frederic March, Cary Grant, Charlie Chaplin and more as landmark screen performances.
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Hollywood
Gene Autry
Greta Garbo
Claudette Colbert
Helen Hayes
Madelon Claudet
Robert Young
John Barrymoore
Laurence Olivier
Kiwanis District Leader Addresses Cairo Club
Cairo Kiwanis hears Charlie Simmons of Quitman discuss Kiwanis growth to about 300 000 members across 3 000 clubs as Atlantic City hosts the annual convention. He outlines three core aims homes schools churches and the Golden Rule guiding service and character building. The meeting featured Cairo High School vocal trio Anne and June Tiner and Becky Tyson.
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Cairo
Kiwanis International
Atlantic City
Charlie Simmons
Quitman
Harris Jefferson
Norwood Clark
Cairo High School
Anne
June Tiner
Becky Tyson
Broughton Powell
Thomasville Club
J W. Holtey
Final Rites Held in Bonalsonville for Amar C McElvoy
Final rites were held Tuesday afternoon at First Baptist Church Donalsonville for Lamar C McElvoy 61 interment in Friendship Cemetery Rev Whitt Aiken officiated with assistants Rev Doyle Smith and Rev L Clyde Harvards Mrs C S Forrester sang with Mrs E P Stapleton ac companying Pallbearers listed Honorary escort included H Beavers Oscar Smith R M Holman and others McElvoy survived by wife Ada Lee Jackson McElvoy a brother Frank McElvoy a sister Mrs E P Trulock Sr and another sister Mrs J W Strange among nieces and nephews He was a leading Seminole County planter owner of a fine plantation main crop peanuts and livestock He and his wife attended the National Farm Bureau meeting in Atlantic City in December The county loses a fine citizen and progressive farmer.
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Donalsonville
Arnoont
First Baptist Church
Lamar C. McEloy
Friendship Cemetery
Whitt Aiken
Doyle
Smith
L. Clyde
Julian Webb
Jesse Trulock
Hugh Broome
Cecil Bolton
W. E B. Brigham
H. Beavers
Oscar Smith
R. M. Holman
Arden Parker
Barton Gibson
Ed Cain
Joe Laney
Parker York
Joe Howard
Harris Hodges
Y. L. Roberts
Sidney Shingler
L. W. Barber
Andrew Lynn
Leon Barber
Mr. McEloy
McEloy
National Farm Bureau
Atlantic City
Eisler Case Viewed as Conflict of Rights and State Power
James Marlow argues Eisler embodies a Western right to due process, contrasting with Communist regimes. He notes Eisler fled, was seized in England, freed on a legal technicality, and remains in Eastern Europe, underscoring how democracies protect individual rights while autocracies prioritize state power.
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James Marlow
Washington
Gerhart Eisler
United States
U.S
England
Europe
America
S. No
Eisler
Russia
West
Busler
Eister
Colored Ministers Alliance Holds Its Regular Weekly Meet
The Interdenominational Ministers Alliance of Thomasville met in its regular weekly session Tuesday with discussion on Bible teaching in public schools. A white group offered $100 a month if colored teachers cover the balance for a full time minister, but no agreement reached. Rev. M. J. Sherard urged ministers to study their calling as pastors, missionaries, prophets, evangelists, and servants to strengthen church life and teach sound gospel messages to worshipers.
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Interdenominational Ministers Alliance
Thomasville
Whomeagrille
M. J.’ Sherard
First African Baptist Church of
Alliance
Lord Jesus Christ
Holy Spirit
Meigs Personalities Share Visits and Travel Talks
Meigs Georgia residents and visitors exchange news of travels and calls. Roy Duncan of Loveland Colorado travels en route to Bainbridge on business. K E Carter and family recently returned from visits in Winter Garden Deland and Pine Castle Florida. Other locals host or visit relatives across nearby towns.
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Meigs
Roy Duncan
Loveland
Bainbridge
KE. J. Carter
Winter Garden
Deland
Pine ‘Castle
Fla Ita
Brightwell
Atlanta
Decatur
Dutch Wilkes
Cordele
Malone Harrison
Pelham
H. W. Culbreth
Edison
Jeff Coleman
Miles Mary Ham
Oclochnee
Thomas A Jones
T. E. Gainey
Jéan Gainey
Palmetté
Fla
Alton Willis
Ochlochnee
Tuscan Metts
Old Bar Ranch
Ellis
Kansas
Georgia
Freddie Joiner
B. J. Carter
Cairo Methodists to Meet Tonight to Close Year
Cairo Methodists hold a special meeting this evening to wind up the year s activities. Alfred Rogers reports that South Georgia Annual Conference will meet next week in Columbus. Rev W E McTier of Thomasville will be guest minister for both worship services next Sunday. Next Sunday week a special service will honor college students of the church.
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Leon
South Georgia
Columbus
Alfred Rogers
Rogers
G. N. Raingy
W. E. McTier
Thomasville
Conference College
Governor Talmadge to Address Whigham Graduates
Georgia Governor Herman Talmadge will address Whigham high school graduates at the Whigham Community House in Cairo tonight. Rev. J Gorham Garrison will present the governor. The program includes music and diploma awards to 40 graduates by Lloyd Connell, county school superintendent.
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Cairo
Herrhan Talmadge
Georgia
Whigham ‘High School
Whigham Community House
J. Gorham Garrison
Ot Ochléchnee
Whigham Baptist Church
Lloyd Connell
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Cairo Club
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Amar C. McElvy
Strickland
W. H. Guerry
Clarence Wicker
Montezuma
Budley Sessions
Ted Kygis
John Hatten Jr
HE. Waar
Mrs. Skever
Diamond
Buz, Sawyer
Africa
Fatback
Blazes
Hillbillies
Nancy
HAT ‘Sale
Joe.paluoka
Tarzan
Sheeta
Bill
the Nation
Colored Ministers Alliance
S. Broad St
Herman ‘Falmadge
Whigham
Coca-Cola Company
Thomasville Coca-Cola Bottling CO
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