Post 222 Helps Georgia Veterans Apply for Free Licenses
Thomas County Post 222 American Legion members will assist Georgia veterans Wednesday June 8 from 9 a m to 5 p m at the State Patrol headquarters on South Broad Street to fill out Honorary Drivers License applications. Licenses are free and permanent with no annual renewal. eligibility requires honorable discharge. Wives are ineligible, widows of veterans may qualify, licenses issued immediately upon application and discharge certificate.
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Thomas County
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Church of the State Patrol
South Broad Street
Georgia
Armed Services of the United States
Georgia State Patrol
South
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Sheriff J R Cooksey Jr Dies After Heart Attack
Monticello June 6 Sheriff J R Cooksey Jr of Jefferson county died Sunday night at his home after a heart attack. He served five years as sheriff and collected a $1000 reward for the capture of Dave Walden, Georgia slayer of two near here Feb 22. Survived by widow and two sons Kenneth and Glenn. He was well known in Thomasville and Thomas county as a frequent visitor. Local friends express shock and grief.
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Monticello
J. R. Cooksey Jr
Jefferson County
Cooksey
Dave Walden
Georgia
Here
Kenneth
Stetson University
Glenn
Florida State University
Thomasville
Thomas County
Business and Civic League Meeting Tonight
The Thomas County Business and Civic League will meet at the Afro American Life Insurance Company office at eight o'clock tonight. All members are urged to be present.
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Thomas County Business and Civic League
Afro-American Life Insurance Company
Regular meeting of Rebekah Lodge tonight at eight
Rebekah Lodge schedules a regular meeting for tonight at 8 o clock. All members urged to attend and visiting Rebekahs are welcome. Ruby Grovenstein N G Melissa Rigsby Secy
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Rebekah Lodge
Rebekahs
Ruby Grovensteein
N. G
Melissa Rigsby
Milledgeville Crisis Deepens as Nurses Move to Quit
In Milledgeville nearly 10 000 patients face a strike risk as 12 percent of nurses and attendants threaten resignation. Dr. Peacock expects more staff to quit while doctors promise to cover emergencies briefly. Governor Talmadge offered no comment amid rising tensions. State welfare officials say replacements are ready, with possible salary adjustments.
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Dr. Peacock
Milledgeville
Chattanooga
Talmadge
How Did It Happen Summer School Starts Today
Summerschool starts today amid warning and relief as many students face a soft intensive course to make up prior deficiencies. Debate centers on starting immediately after school closes versus a two week layoff, with a two week gap proving disastrous for many. Albany mourns Quintard Wright, long-time city manager figure and loyal public servant.
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Quintard Wright
Albany
Summer Piano Classes at 736 Remington Avenue
Enrollment for summer piano study offered at home 736 Remington Avenue by Mrs. Margaret D. Dillinger contact phone 1548 for details.
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Remington Avenue
Margaret D. Dillinger
Social notes and summer visits from Thomasville to Dothan
A summary of local social activity lists Episcopal High School student Robert Thomas Jr visiting Alexandria Virginia with his parents, L J Roobin of Miami Beach as house guest, G B Dowling and family visiting Atlanta kin in Thomasville, and the McGregor family weekend in Dothan visiting Mrs. Sellers. Also reports Fred L Saunders departing for Gainesville to oversee operations, County Commissioner Jim Vonier recovering after major surgery, and local attendees at the wedding of Betty Jean Forrester of Thomasville to Paul Turtzo of Long Island in Dothan with Frances Elstridge Merita Davis Marceille McHiver Juanita Chastain, Johnny Forrester, Pete Stamos and Robert Andres listed.
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Episcopal High School
Alexandria, Va
Thomasville
Betty Jean Forrester
Paul Turtzo
Long Island
N. Y
Dothan
Ala
Frances Elstridge
Merita Davis
Marceille McHiver
Juanita Chastain
Johnnie Forrester
Pete Stamos
Robert Andres
Junior Red Cross Members Prove A Credit To County
The Thomas county Junior Red Cross chapter earns praise for aiding service members at Turner Field and Fort Benning. In the past year 28 schools enrolled, 1631 articles were sent to military posts, teaching aids were distributed to twelve schools, a cot was bought for Patten clinic, and 290 gift boxes with toys and health items were packed for overseas children.
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Junior Red ‘Cross
Junior Red Cross
Thomas County
Turner Air Base
Fort Benning
Abe
Turner Field
Patten Clinic
Red Cross
Baptist Vacation School Opens at First Baptist Church
One of the largest Vacation Bible Schools to date began at the First Baptist Church at 9 o'clock this morning under Rev. Ben A. Byrd Jr. Sessions run daily through Friday with transfer to Eastside Branch Church next week. All unenrolled children are invited to attend. Sessions end at 11:39.
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First Baptist Church
Ben A. Byrd
Eastside Branch
Firat Baptist Church
Girl Scout Council Meets On Tuesday at Youth Center
The Girl Scout Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow at 10 30 a m at the Youth Center. Mrs Ralph W Smith is Secretary.
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Girl Scout Council
Girl’ Scout Council
Ralph W. Smith
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Meigs seniors sail to Long Beach on graduation trip
Meigs high school seniors leave Meigs Georgia aboard a bus guided by Marie Wilkes and chaperoned by Mrs. James W. Younginer and Mrs. R. G. Spence for a weeklong trip to Long Beach Florida near Panamas City. They plan to journey through Alabama visiting notable sites while raising funds during school years. The class includes Helen Bass Pauline Benton Odell Griner Virginia Hall Watchhurst Harold Law Eura Lee Long Margaret McDaniel J C Merritt Nayne Roberts Amelia Spence Paul Stanaland Vertice Lee Wilkinson Pauline Sanders.
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Meigs High
Long Beach
Fla
Panams Sitys
Marie Wilkes
James W. Younginer
Younginer
R. G. Spence
Amelia Spence
Roberts
Paul Stanaland
Vertice
Lee Wilkinson
Pauline Sanders
Stanaland Lindley Engagement Tied To Thomasville Group
Frances Stanaland of Macon announces her engagement to Jack Barne Lindley of Powder Springs. Frances, daughter of Reverend and Mrs. James Owen Stanaland, is a Wesleyan College graduate and Powder Springs High School faculty member. Lindley, son of Dr. and Mrs. Frank Pickins Lindley Sr., is a Darlington and Emory alumnus who served in the Navy and works for Texas Company in Marietta. Wedding planned August 10 with the bride’s father officiating.
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Thomasville
James Owen Stanaland
Macon
Frances Stanaland
Jack Barne. Lindley
Powder Springs
Hattie’ Hayes
Sallie Wyche Hayes
Mr. Hayes
Mattie Ramsey Stanaland
A. J. Stanaland
Andrew Junior College
Wesleyan College
Mercer University
University of Georgia
Bride
Powder Springs High School
Frank Pickins Lindley Sr
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Local Red Cross Chapter Annual Meeting Called
The Thomas County Chapter of the American Red Cross urges all members to attend the Annual Meeting Tuesday at 4:00 PM in the Municipal Court Room. Membership includes those contributing one dollar or more at the March Roll Call. On the agenda are by laws adoption reports and officer elections.
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Thomas County
The
American Red Cross
Municipal
Red Cross
Life Saving Course To Start At YMCA Tonight
A Red Cross and YMCA Life Saving course begins at the YMCA at 7:00 PM with about 20 already signed up. Interested individuals can join at the door or call the YMCA. instructors include Miss Yoyce Hart Chester Bellamy Gus Watt and Louis Porter.
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Red Cross
YMCA
Yoyce Hart
Chester Bellamy
Gus Watt
Louis Porter
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