May Building Permits Climb in Thomaston
May building activity in Thom asville shows total permits of 50 385 for new homes remodeling and a rebuilt warehouse. Georgia Packing Company project on north Dawson street extension accounts for 39 860 and 22 new residences. Eight remodels add 3 625 while the Rountree warehouse reconstruction adds 6 900. Local contractors advance several other residences in progress across city.
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Dawson Street
Georgia Packing Company
Thomasville
B. L. Brewton and Son
Theo Titus
Ota Mallette
Clifford George
South Broad Street
Kirby-Evans Material Company
Frank Brown
East Clay Street
Hull Searcy
Archbold Avenue
Prince E. Jinright
Emmett Mitchell, Jr
W. E. Young
Glenwood
Frank Forester
Wildwood
Planned For A Narrow Lot This House Boasts Novelty
A 24 foot wide house designed for a narrow lot features a recessed street porch an entrance hall a coat closet and a lavatory near the lower floor entry. The rear first floor holds a large living room with three exposures overlooking a garden. Upstairs include a master bedroom a smaller second room a bath and a waded closet. Exterior siding shake or shingle is suggested with a drame construction and an estimated cost of 5500 to 6000. Approved by the Federal Home Building Service linked to the Federal Home Loan bank board.
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Federal Home Building Service
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Capitol stop leads hitchhiker to governor in caravan tale
A youth who thumbed a ride asks for a Capitol stop while a driver learns the rider is the governor Sam Ford. The scene unfolds at the Montana statehouse as they travel together in a narrative found among Helena notices. Batavia reports a school switch where six straight A seniors cause officials to forgo a single valedictorian.
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Omaha
Capitol
Montana Statehouse
Sam Ford
Batavia
Living and Sleeping Spaces in Small Homes
The FHA outlines a two group layout for small homes living and sleeping. A combined living dining kitchen is common in low cost designs to save space with careful placement of dining areas. Sleeping rooms should be in corners for cross ventilation and hold bed dresser chairs with easy access.
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Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Basementless or basemunted houses cost differences explained
The cost comparison depends on climate and site conditions. Foundations may be similar for frost or slope, making a basement economical in some cases. Rocky soil or expensive excavation raise basement costs. Also consider space above ground for heat and storage versus basement utility areas.
Building notes of interest in town and surrounding area
A Woodlands Drive residence owned by Mr and Mrs Irvin Bryant of Pine Park and Thomasville has been sold to Roy Smith. The two story Rouse home on five acres near Woodland Drive is under remodel and occupied by the Smith family. Miss Ola Manette upgrades a corner North Dawson Monroe street property. The Big Star Store on South Broad Street nears opening by Colonial Stores. Demolition begins on Vann Transfer warehouse walls with a new building planned. City Council ordered dilapidated houses torn down to curb fire hazards. L B Carnes Jr and wife occupy their new East Washington Street home. Building activity and real estate transfers remain high citywide.
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Woodland Drive
Irvin Bryant
Pine Park
Thomasville
Roy Smith
Miss Ola Manette
Dawson and
Monroe Streets
Rosemary Inn
Miss Manette
Blanche Mervill
Maifette
South Broad Street
Colonial Stores
Inc
Atlanta
Vann ‘Transfer Storage Company
Stevens Street
K. & L. Transfer Company
L. B. Carnes, Jr
East Washington Street
East Jefferson Street
Meigs Church Plans Special Dedication Sunday
Meigs Georgia June 7 10 30 a m church school meets in both Methodist and Baptist churches for all ages. At 11 40 a m a special dedication service marks improvement remodeling of the Meigs Methodist church led by Rev Roy J Bond former pastor. Rev Bond and many local friends welcome him back. At 2 p m revival services begin at the Baptist church with Rev George Downs assisted by Rev John Dixon. Theron Bunting leads singing. All are invited to attend.
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Meigs
Winder
Meigs Methodist Church
Roy J. Bond
Enville
Bond
At & P.m
Baptist Church
George Downs
The
John Dixon
Norman Park School
Theron Bunting
Whycross
W O W To Meet Meigs Ga June 7 and June 9
The notice outlines a meeting of the Woodmen of the World in Meigs Georgia with two gatherings scheduled for June 7 and June 9. It also mentions securing another meeting by means of a ceiling fixture and includes gardening advice for shady areas. It suggests plants such as English ivy pachysandra Virginia creeper and periwinkle and bulbs like narcissus for early color under trees or near shaded house walls.
Cairo Churches Begin Revival Services May 25
Special revival services started Sunday May 25 and run through Sunday June 8 led by Rev. W L Head of Atlanta. Rev W B Smith is pastor with 10 am Sunday School 11 am preaching, 8 pm training unions and evening worship planned.
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Second Baptist
W. B. Smith
W. L. Head
Atlanta
Church Services and Plans From Local Congregations
Presbyteran Pastor Rev Claude G Pepper leads services with church school at 11 am and worship at 11 am and 8 pm. Methodist Pastor William K E McTier schedules Sunday school at 10 am worship at 11 am and 7 30 pm Epworth League with a Young Peoples Assembly planned in Macon June 9 14. First Baptist Rev Wilburn S Smith holds Sunday school morning worship and evening service with prayer union hour. Vacation Bible School runs 8 30 11 30 am Monday to Friday for two weeks.
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Claude G. Pepper
A.m
William KE. McTier
Epworth League
Young Peoples’ Assembly
Macon
First Baptist
Wilburn S. Smith
Church Schedule for Cairo Nazarene
The Cairo Church of the Nazarene lists a regular Sunday service at 3 p.m. and a mid week prayer session at 8 p.m. on Thursday. The public is invited to attend.
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Church OF the Nazarene OF
Cairo
Meigs Woodmen Camp 157 to Hold Lodge Meeting
Members of Meigs Woodmen of the World Camp No 157 are urged to attend a lodge room meeting. The event information emphasizes participation and community duties.
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Meigs Woodmen of the World
Causeway Coca Cola Party in Cairo Honoring Guests
Mrs J H Crapps and Mrs HL P LeGette hosted a morning Coca Cola party at Mrs Crapps home in Cairo in honor of Miss Martha Adams of Sanford Florida and Mrs Roderick Hester a new bride. Guests enjoyed pink gladioli roses and garden flowers and gifts included linen handkerchiefs for Adams and an hors d oeuvres set for Hester. The party concluded with a stop at Wina's Soda Shop for ice cream sodas and wafers.
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Cairo
Dune
J. H. Crapps
Hl.p. LeGette
John Wight
Martha Adams
Roderick Hester
R.E. Mammond
John Powell Ty
Lester Coleman
J. M. Dunn
A. B. Reynolds,Jr
Howard Thrower
Dorothy Shackleford
Miami
Fla
Wina
Uverts
Dorothy Shakelford
Lola LeGette
Rebecca Stoddenberg
Elvira Preston
Marion Gandy
Joyce McManeus
Carolyn Thompson
Helen Wight
Merle Chasou
Betty Harvey
Mrs H L Maxwell Honored At Shower In Shire Georgia
Shire Georgia June 7 One of the loveliest social affairs of the week was a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs Carl Bell for Mrs H L Maxwell formerly Miss Brownie King. Hostesses were Mrs Willard Bell and Mrs Earl Bell. About forty guests attended.
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Shire
Georgia
Carl Bell
H. L. Maxwell
Brownie King
Willard Bell
Earl Bell
Cairo Hosts Desert Bridge Party For Miss Martha Adams
Mrs John Powell II Mrs Lester Coleman and Mrs Bob Hammond hosted a desert bridge party at Mrs Powell s home in Cairo to honor Miss Martha Adams of Sanford Florida guest of Mrs J H Crapps and Mrs Roderick Hester. Guests enjoyed garden flower decor and bridge with prizes including a pair of Japanese figurines and a Japanese bell. The honoree received linen handkerchiefs along with other attendees listed.
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Cairo
John Powell II
Lester Coleman
Bob Hammond
Powell
Martha Adams
Sanford, Via
J. H. Crapps
Roderick Hester
C. D. Nicholson
Callie Laurie Crapps
Sanford, Fla
Clalie Jones
Mesdames
A. B. Reynolds, Jr
D. Nicholson
Charles Beale
J. M. Dunn
Lamunis Nicholson
Maynard Smith
Harris Jefferson
WVO
B.roddenberg
H. I. McKinnon
Ashton Richter
Fred Roddenberg
Joe Kirbo
J. M. Kennedy
Bob Jones
H. PT. le Gette
J. W. Crapps
Dick Ramsey
R.A. Bell
S.A. Pierce
J. A. Pope
C. BE. Lawrence
George Cannon
Henry H. Hester Hn
Edwin Carlisle
Howard Thrower
Earl Brinson
Wilbur Wood
Mrs Howard Thrower Hosts Honoring Miss Shackelford
Cairo Ga June 7 a delightful Wednesday afternoon picture show party was held in honor of Miss Shackelford with Mrs Howard Thrower entertaining.
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Mrs. Howard Thrower
Miss Shackelford
Cairo
Local residents note summer travels and returns
Cairo Georgia June 7 Miss Evelyn Van Landingham finished teaching in Columbus and returned home. Miss Yroné Chason returns from GSCW Milledgeville to spend summer with parents Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Chason. Mrs. R. R. Ramsey and Miss Emmye Ramsey visited Montgomery with Mrs. Claude Stripling. Chief Pharmacist Mate Olin B Barraneau U S Navy and family at Beulford South Carolina visiting relatives. he plans to leave for sea duty soon. Mrs. James H. Branch and Alec visit Sale City parents of Mrs. Branch. Mrs. G F Landen left yesterday.
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Cairo
Evelyn van, Landingham
Columbus
Yroné Chason
Milledgeville
P. O. Chason
R. R. Ramsey
Emmye Ramsey
Montgomery
Claude Stripling
Olin B. Barraneau
U. S. Navy
Beaulford 5. C
James H. Branch
Alec
Sale City
E. E. Hurst
G. F. Landen
INDEX TINED EPANSION
A fragmented local notice references figures and names such as Miss Tol and Miss Marjorie Kent visiting homes in Mountville and Ocoee. It mentions Mr. James, Mrs. P. O. ily, and others with scattered details about visits and a related New York Press item from 1381.4 enth cons measure and a Cotton power focus appear.
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New York Press
Amont
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