Grady Methodists To Attend South Georgia Conference
Cairo pastors and readers from 11 Methodist churches in Cairo and Grady County travel to Trinity Church Waycross for the South Georgia annual Conference. The meeting opens tonight and ends after pastoral assignments for 1956 57 are announced at 1 p.m. Friday. Reverend L E Williams, Cairo First Church pastor, is expected to be reassigned, with a new leader to follow. Attending from Cairo are Howill E McKinnon conference treasurer and his assistant Mrs Margaret Y Powell. Other county pastors include Revs BOM Fulford J E Lackey Jr W A McClelland and T E Pickren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Grady County
South Georgia
Trinity Church
Waycross
L. E. Williams
Howill
E. McKinnon
Margaret Y. Powell
County
Bom. Fulford
J. E. Lackey, Jr
W. A. McClelland
T E. Pickren
Bible School Held At Donalsonville
Donalsonville July will host vacation Bible School from June 4 to 15 at the Donalsonville Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Arden Parker directs the 9 to 11 a.m. classes. Department teachers include the pastor and other church staff.
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Donalsonville
Donalsonville Presbyterian Church
Arden Parker
Young 4-H and FFA youth shine in Thomas County work
For years Thomas County youth in 4 H and FFA have shown sincerity and competitive spirit in cattle showing demonstrations and banquets. The livestock show highlighted talent across girls and boys and reflected strong home and school training. Fritz Roberts of Sunnyland Packing praised their efforts while a beef supper offered a chance to see a modern packing plant and celebrate future plans.
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Thomas County
FFA
Fritz Roberts
Sunnyland Packing Co
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Olin
Double Funeral Tuesday For Quitman Auto Victims
A double funeral service will be held Tuesday in Quitman for Vincent Griner 19 and Albert Middlebrooks 20 killed in a car crash near Warm Springs New Mexico while en route home from Brigham Young University. They will be buried at Oak Hill Cemetery after services at First Baptist Church with local clergymen officiating.
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Quitman
Vincent Griner
Albert L. Middlebrooks
New Mexico
First Baptist Church
Berkely L. Bunker
Atlanta
J. I. Summerford
Oak Hill
Brooks Countians
Georgia
Gwendolyn Odem
Ludowici
Yvonne Lott
Fitzgerald
Abuquerque
Brighman Young University
Provo
Utah
James Randell Brannell
Kingsland
Warm Springs
Virgil Griner
Quitman High School
Susan Griner
Albert Middlebrooks
Dora Hiscock
Open House Planned At Baitbridge Bank
BAINBRIDGE The First State National Bank will hold open house this afternoon and evening from 8 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. to view eight months of remodeling. President J. G. Kwilecki notes new features include a drive in window installment loan department travelers checks and savings bonds with a youngsters savings setup window and an employees lounge. The interior offers more teller space vaults and offices while the exterior retains white marble and Old South columns. The public is invited to visit and see the modern facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
First State National Bank
J. G. Kwilecki
U. S
Decatur County
Kindergarten and nursery classes grouped by families
The text lists several groups tied to a church or school setting including Rev. Charles McDonald with Mrs. C L Davis and intermediates Mrs. Joe Miller and Mrs. Howard Augustine junior, Mrs. Woodrow Gibson and Mrs J B Gibson kindergarten, Mrs Finley Perrythree year group and Mrs Charles McDonald and Miss Jean Shell house-ursery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McDonald
C.L. Davis
Joe Miller
Howard Augustine
Woodrow Gibson
J. B. Gibson
Finley Perry
Jean Shellhouse
Ursery
Climax of YMCA fund drive advances in Thomasville
The final phase of the YMCA campaign to raise an extra 20 000 for the new building moves into high gear this week. W B Garrison urges local firms to promote payroll savings or cash gifts, with special programs planned by Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs to boost participation and showcase YMCA winners.
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YIMCA
Thomasville
Ymca O Committee
W. B. Garrison
R. C. Ballou Til
Rotary
Kiwanis
YMCA
Cairo Girl Scouts Off to Washington
Six Cairo Girl Scouts travel to Washington in a week of tours from the ACL West Coast Champion train. Led by Mrs. Clayton Baker with chaperones Mrs. Jack Whitehurst and Gale Whitehurst, the group earned funds selling cookies cakes crafts and old newspapers. They plan a Potomac river cruise and a Cinerama showing of Holiday before returning next Sunday.
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Catro
Washington, D
Mancy
Busan Beker
Sera Jane Butler
Camille Chastain
Pat Mercer
Margaret Wight
Clayton Baker
Jack Whitehurst
Gale Whitehurst
Thomasville
ACL
Savannah
Washington
Cinerama
Baker
Weekly YMCA Activity Schedule
The YMCA offers a weekly timetable with daily swim sessions for adults families and kids including junior and senior programs. Softball leagues for men women and boys run through the week with prep and beginner swim slots noted and camp reservations encouraged.
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G Prep
Géirla Prep
Thomasville public schools celebrate 104 graduates in 1950s ceremony
The Thomasville High School commencement honors 104 graduates as Supt. Blakeney presides. Negro graduates show notable gains with increased numbers and records, while the community vows continued support for education and future improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass High
Municipal Auditorium
Supt
Blakeney
Board of Education
TV Schedule Highlights Monday Evening Listings
Local TV guide lists Janet Dean at 2:00 PM and a lineup including Meet Your Neighbor, Love of Life, Industry on Parade, Jet Jackson, All Star Theatre, Waterfront, and I Love Lucy through 10:80 PM. Include program times and network mentions where shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Dean
R. N
CBS
Anne
Roliks
Matt Clinic
FB. Pepper
Jet Jackson
All Star Theatre
Waterfront
Love Lucy
Robert Montgomery
NBG
Bainbridge seeks FHA renewal funds for Pear Orchard survey
Bainbridge Housing Authority executive director Leonard H. Conger said an application has been filed with the Housing and Home Finance Agency for about 33 000 dollars to survey and plan the redevelopment of a 50 acre slum area near Oak City Cemetery known as The Pear Orchard. The 200 residences are largely occupied by Negro families and suffer overcrowded, substandard living conditions.
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Bainbridge
Leonard H. Conger
Bainbridge Housting Authority
Conger
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Urban Renewal Administration
Atlanta
Oak City Cemetery
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Stoover
Jane
Russell
de Bene
Vamn Heflin
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Auwzeiwderfir As
Humphrey Bogart
Paramount
Wwilliam Wyler
Fredric March
MR. Farmer
Alday & Co., Inc
Fletehor St
Father
W. Jackson St
Quitman ‘Auto
John C. Middlebrooks
Acerand
Bartow
Quitman High
Key Club
Charles Jerry Middlebrook
Acworth
John
Hiscock
Mary Ellen Middlebrooks
Young Gunner
Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints
Middlebrooks
Atco Methodist Church
Atco, Ga
Baitbridge Bank
Arnold
Arnold Brick Co
Truman Holland
Idea Exchange Club
Youth Center
Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Plaza Cafe
Plaza
Chamber of Commerce Board
Hilks
Auxiliary
Legion Home
Odd Fellows
Toofr
Legion Post
Post Home
U. S. Army
VA Dam
Naval Reserve Unit
Municipal Court Room
Jayorettes
Joy Jones
Myrtle Drive
Y.m.ca
For All
Freezer Supplies
Thomasville Public Schools
Resta
Thomasville High School
Red” Parker
Parker's TV Service
MR. Knight
Faulk Chevrolet Co
S. Broad St
City, Housing ‘Authority
Planning Board
Dr. W. ©. Holloway
R. S. Houghe
LHS
Maine
Classmate
Atu
Jet
Ineert
Tallahassee
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