VA Announces 175 Georgia Schools Approved for Vet Farm Training
The Veterans Administration reports more than 175 Georgia schools now approve vet farm training under a program run with the State Department of Education. About 2,009 veterans are already in training with 80 agricultural instructors, spanning nearly every Georgia region as the new crop cycle begins next fall.
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Georgia
Veterans Farm
Robert C. Davis
Veterans’ Administration
Thomasville
State Department of Education
Davis
Week of Fellowship at Wesleyan College by Presbyterians
Presbyterian women from Georgia will attend a week of study and fellowship at Wesleyan College July 8 to 15. Registration Monday afternoon July 8, with classes in Bible Study Missions Christian Social Service and The Christian Home. Leading ministers including Dr. Marshall Woodson to conduct inspirational meetings. consultants and officers urged to register with $2.50 to Mrs Roland Hitchcock Macon Ga.
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Georgia
Wesleyan College
Wilkes Dendy
Dalton
Vernon Crawford
Macon
Christian ‘Social Service
Annie ‘Tait Jenkins
Committee On Woman’ Work
Atlanta
The
Christian Home
Marshall. Woodson
Our Church
Marshall Woodson
Roland’ Hichcock
Crescent Avenue
Macon Ga
Home Demonstration Club Dress Revue Thursday Night
The Thomas County Home Demonstration Clubs host a Dress Revue Thursday at 8:00 PM in the Municipal Auditorium. Included are a clothing skit and a musical number by 4-H Club members with out of town judges Miss Audrey Morgan from Tifton and Miss Myrtie Walters from Grady County. Public invitation extended.
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Thomas County
Municipal Auditorium
Audrey Morgan
Tifton
Myrtie Walters
Grady County
Alice Floyd Wins Historical Essay Contest for Fletcherville
Alice Floyd of Fletcherville won the Historical Essay Contest sponsored by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The awards were presented at chapel exercises on June 5, with Mrs. J. C. Knepton and Mrs. Ralph W. Smith in attendance for various students from Eastside and local high schools. Edwin Smith and Donald Lewis from the Junior and Senior High Schools were also honored.
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Alice Floyd
Fletcherville
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Alexander H. Stephans
Alice W Floyd
J. C. Knepton
Ed .Titus, Jr
Eastside
Ralph W. Smith
Edwin Smith
Donald Lewis
Presbyterian Group Plans Summer Discussion at Church
Members of the Older Young People’s group of the Presbyterian church launch a summer discussion series with an informal party at the church Thursday night at 8. The event aims to gather members for kickoff and outline topics for the season.
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Presbyterian
The
Presbyterian Church
Mid Week Prayer Service Led by Local Layman
In the pastor's absence at First Methodist a mid week prayer service will be led by Mr. J C Payne. Several short talks by laymen will share highlights from last week's District Conference. Everyone is invited to attend.
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First Methodist
J. C. Payne
Paring Knives and Potato Mashers Ad in Thomasville
Local advertisement lists paring knives potato mashers and other kitchen cleaners for sale in Thomasville Georgia area phone 92 and references the Thomasville shop.
Voter choice on Fence No Fence in Thomas and Lowndes
July 3 elections in Thomas and Lowndes counties focus on the No Fence versus Fence issue to control roaming cattle. The piece notes confusion over terms, echoes past anti cow sentiment in Thomasville, and describes local plans to join Brooks in No Fence and to fund future school construction amid bond issues and army surplus opportunities.
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Thomas County
Lowndes
Thomasville
Thomas
Local Notes and Births in Thomas County
Friends and relatives share news from Thomasville and nearby areas. A daughter Barbara Lynn Knowles born June 4 at Archbold Hospital. Mrs Louise Cone Knowles is the mother. Mrs C A Crane recovers well after major surgery at the local hospital. University-related updates include Agnes Scott graduate Mrs Harry Tudor Jones Jr visiting in town. Staff Sgt David Smith visits for summer, and Joyce Rackley travels to Pensacola for a wedding observance.
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J. W. Knowles Jr
Archbold Hospital
Barbara Lynn
Knowles
Louise Cone
Thomas County
C. A. Crane
Patten
Harry Tudor Jones Jr
William J. Powell
Jones
Agnes Scott College
Thomasville
Local Ads Feature Candy Soap and Fruits at City Market
A compact ad list notes peppermint candy 5 and 10 cent items, frostings, laundry powders, and fruits from City Fruit Co at 225 W Jax next to A and Navy Store. The snippet reflects a 20th century urban storefront promotions.
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City Fruit Co
W. Jax
A. & Navy
Death of Mrs Ida Saleta Brooks at 44
Mrs Ida Saleta Brooks 44 died at her home at 2 20 am. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 6 pm from Whiddons Chapel Thomasville conducted by Rev Marshall Whitson. Her body will be cremated in Jacksonville Fla. She was born March 19 1902 in Brooks County Ga daughter of J M and Ida Ricketson. She married R M Brooks March 16 1920 and is survived by her husband and daughter Javanice Brooks.
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Ida Saleta Brooks
Thomasville
Whiddon
Marshall Woodson
Jacksonville
Fla
Brooks County
J. M
Ida Arnold Ricketson
R. M. Brooks
Dourte
Javanice Brooks
Death of Dr. C A Apeissegger Brother-in-Law to Mrs Dixon
Friends of Mrs John Dixon mourn the death of her brother-in-law Dr C A Apeissegger who died suddenly at his home in Charleston D C on Sunday. He was about 55 years old. Funeral services were held there Monday. His wife Beulah Frost is Mrs Dixon's sister and both had many friends in Thomasville who regret his passing.
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John Dixon
C. A. Apeissegger
Charleston
D. C
Apeissegger
Beulah Frost
Dixon
Thomasville
T. E. L. Sunday School Class Meeting Notice
The T. E. L. Sunday School class of the First Baptist church will hold their monthly business meeting Thursday afternoon June 6 at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Allie May Fleetwood 20 N Madison St. Class Reporter.
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First Baptist Church
Allie May Fleetwood
Madison St
Patton Church of God Presents Play Friday Night
The Patton Church of God will present the play For the Orphan's Home Friday night June 7 at 8 30. The venue is the Church of God in Thomasville and the public is invited.
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Patton Church of God
Church of God
Thomasville
Young People's Rally Planned at Boston Baptist Church
Boston Ga June 5 The program of the Young People's Rally at the Boston Baptist church will begin at 10 30 a m tomorrow Thursday The public is cordially invited to attend.
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Boston Baptist Church
Boston
Young People’s
Elks urged to aid Army enlistment program in Thomasville
Thomasville Lodge No. 1618 of the Elks plans an all-out campaign to spur voluntary enlistments in the Regular Army. Exalted Ruler E. H. Harrell announced the drive after receiving a War Commission letter from James Nicholson urging cooperation among 1422 lodges. General Gilbert stressed needs for larger voluntary enlistments to maintain armed forces and fulfill global duties.
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Thomasville Lodge
BPO Elks
Elks
Thomasville Lodge No. 1618
E. H. Harrell
Dave Lipsey
Donald Ferguson
M. V. Scott
Kirk Wimberly
J. A. Hart
H. C. Holton
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
James RR. Nicholson
Elks’ War Commission
H. N. Gilbert
Gilbert
Appointment of Luther Cudworth as President of The Mother Church
The Christian Science Board of Directors announced Luther Phillips Cudworth C S B of Boston as President of The Mother Church The First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston Massachusetts The announcement notes his prior roles including Purchasing Agent for The Christian Science Publishing Society Director of Christian Science Welfare Activities in Portsmouth Naval Prison and First Reader at Marshfield Mass He is a native of Iowa with education in St Paul Minnesota Harvard College of Business Administration and has experience in publishing and utilities prior to dedicating time to Christian Science activities
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Boston
Mass
Luther Phillips Cudworth
Church of Christ, Scientist
Massachusters
Christian Science Board of Directors
Drgworth
Christian Science Publishing Society
Christian Science
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
Naval
Oregon
First
Church of Christ Scientist
Marshfield
Iowa
St. Paul
Minnesota
Harvard University
College of Business Administration
Portland, Oregon
Glen Arven Club Dinner Dance Reservations
Glen Arven Club members are reminded to reserve for the dinner dance on Saturday night June 8 this week.
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Glen Arven Club
Pickett W. Leek Dies in Jacksonville Beach Florida
Pickett W. Leek 69 died of a heart attack Friday night at his Jacksonville Beach home. A former Boston Georgia resident, he was found dead by family the next morning. Last rites were held Saturday at the Presbyterian Church in Boston with burial in Boston cemetery. Survivors include two brothers, two nephews, and a niece. Additional out of town relatives attended the funeral.
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Boston, Ga
Pickett W. Leek
Jacksonville Beach
Fla
Leek
Boston
Susan McLeod Leek
John Leek
Tom Leek
John, Leek, Jr
Harvey Cason
Mary Ruth Leek
Presbyterian Church
Chas, Fraser
Fred Leek
Donaldson
E. L. Lawson in Critical Condition From Stroke
E L Lawson known as Red is in critical condition after a stroke suffered Saturday afternoon at the People's Barber Shop while shaving a patron. He was aided by bystanders as he lost use of his right side and soon became unconscious. Reports say he is very slightly improved today. He has long suffered circulatory troubles.
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E. L
Red” Lawson
People’s
Lawson
Baptist Sunday School Conference In Coolidge
The Thomas County Baptist Sunday School associational Conference will be held at the Coolidge Baptist Church next Sunday June 9th at 3 30 P M All Pastors Superintendents Teachers and Sunday School leaders are urged to attend Visitors are invited The program includes special music inspiring messages and fellowship with about one hour of program time.
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Thomas County
Coolidge Baptist Church
Baptist Mid-Week Prayer Service Tonight at 8
Rev Wm J Self associate pastor will conduct the mid week prayer meeting at First Baptist Church tonight at 8 o clock in the pastor's absence. The Hour of Power session features gospel hymns Bible study and prayer. Visitors are cordially invited to attend.
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Self
First Baptist Church
Wm. J. Self
T. F. Callaway
Sunday School Board
Nashville
Piney Woods Lodge 138 Holds Regular Meeting Tonight
All members are requested to attend the Piney Woods Lodge No 138 regular meeting at 8 00 PM. Work of the third degree and election of officers on the agenda. Visitors welcome. A B McLendon, Sec.
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Piney Woods Lodge No. 138
A. B. McLendon Ree
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