Valdosta Nab forger tied to checks in multiple states
Valdosta police arrested William J. Lansbury of Tampa Florida described as a major check forger. He cashed $88.18 checks in Valdosta and Thomasville and faced charges of passing bad checks while carrying a loaded pistol and a check printing machine. FBI to prosecute. prior sentences cited in California and Maryland.
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Valdosta
United States
Frank Buck
Hall
Jon Hall
Wilbur Perkerson
William J. Lansbury
Tampa
Florida
M and F
Perkerson
Hillsborough County
Automobile Police
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Mutual Fire and Casualty Company
St. Louis
Thomasville
Chief Perkerson
Martin R. Truwell
Bradenton
Lansbury
Seaboard
San Quentin Prison
California
Baltimore
Maryland
FBI
Tifton
Lamont
Bob
Roosevelt
Taylor Davis
Pat Murphy
A. L. Arnold
Thomasville Club enters nationwide Build Freedom With Youth contest
Thomasville Junior Woman's Club announces entry in a $25,000 nationwide contest sponsored by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and Kroger. Clubs vie for $10,000 $3,000 and $2,000 national prizes plus $200 state awards by showing youth involved in health welfare education culture and other civic projects.
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Thomasville
Sol Altman
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Kroger Company
America
United States
Alaska
District of Columbia
General Federation
Twentieth Century Club
Iuka
Miss
Legion Auxiliary Leaders Visit Quitman Gathering
Mrs. C. J. Crawford president of Post No 31 American Legion Auxiliary and Mrs. E R Stackpole visited Quitman Tuesday afternoon attending a buffet supper and a address by a National speaker.
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C. J. Crawford
American Legion Auxiliary
E. R. Stackpole
Quitman
Corn and hog advances spark coastal farm boom
The county leads in a hybrid corn push with 2400 acres under cultivation and yields up to fifty bushels per acre. Greenwood farms tests a Hampshire cross hog, Beltsville No. 2, and Belted rocks show meatier, leaner hogs. The Tifton Athens station push shapes farming, veterinary efforts, and future profits for dirt farmers. Dr C H Watt urges public input on Paradise Park tree removals.
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Komarek
Greenwood Farms
Hampshire
Poland
Landrance
Beltsville No. 2
Veterinary College
Athens
Tifton
Acme of
George King
Altho Tifton
Legion Commander Erle Cocke Jr Speaks on World Trip
Erle Cocke Jr of the American Legion discussed his recent world wide trip and topics of interest to the Legion during a public address. He outlined experiences and insights gained from overseas visits and emphasized ongoing veteran support.
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Legion
Erle Cocke, Jr
American Legion
Red Cross Board Officers Named At Annual Meet
The Thomas County Chapter of the American Red Cross held its annual meeting in the Municipal Building Court Room. Chairman Charles Parker led the session with a small group present and announced the nominating committee's report. New three year directors include Wallace Neel James Mason Frank Stevenson W F Scott Sr W E Gear Pavo J D Stillwell and James Gribben III. One year terms filled by Earl Mayo Boston and Clarence Raiford Meigs. Honorary candidates E R Jerger and J B Palmer were named. Civil Defense head Rev George W Shirley announced a tie in plans with Mr W S Stewart who chairs the County Civil Defense Committee. Officers for 1951 62 elected: Parker as Chairman Shirley as first vice chair Julian Bolton as second vice chair Mrs Clifton Steyerman Secretary and Joe Keyton Treasurer.
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Thomas County
The
American Red Cross
Charles Parker
Parker
al Feinberg
Mesdames Wallace Neel
James Mason
Frank Stevenson
Coolidge
W. F. Scott
W. E
W. 8. Stewart
Red Cross
Stewart
Board of Directors
Shirlery
Julian Bolton
Clifton Steyerman
Joe Keyton
Dawson St Baptist Church Conference Tonight
The monthly Dawson Street Baptist Church conference takes place at 8 PM with officer reports to read. A prayer service follows, and choir rehearsal starts at 9 PM. The pastor urges all choir members to attend rehearsal.
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Dawson St. Baptist Conference
Dawson Street Baptist Church
Eleven O'Clock Club Meets Thursday Night
The Eleven O'Clock Club will meet at 8:20 p.m. Thursday at the Elks Club with a Dutch Supper at 7:30. Attendees are reminded that the meeting start time has changed.
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Elks Club
Teen Canteen Plans Swimming Party in Cairo
The Teen Canteen will take a bus from the Youth Center at 7 30 to Cairo for a swimming party at the local pool this Friday. Mr and Mrs Jack Norwood arranged details with Cairo’s Recreation Director. Bus fare and pool charge are 10 cents each, with a chaperoned group.
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Teen Canteen
Cairo
Jack Norwood
Ochlochnee Canning Plant Opens Thursday
The Community Canning Plant opens at 8 a.m. Thursday and will run every Tuesday and Thursday for the season. Canned products must be dropped by 2 30 p.m. on canning days. Mr. and Mrs. Norwood and members of the Junior Federated Woman's Club are involved.
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Ochlochnee
Mrs. Norwood
Federated Woman's Club
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