Cairo Legion Post Vetes To Expand Clubhouse Faclities
Cairo June 7 The American Legion post at Cairo votes to expand the clubhouse with new rooms and adjoining property plus an artificial lake for fishing and possible swimming. Frank Wight to lead the delegation to the state convention in Savannah. 632 members, all time high, and officers elected for 1951 52 beginning July 1.
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Cairo
American Legion
Savannah
Regular Legion
Agnew Smith
Frank Wight
Albany Post
Legionnaires
Savanna O
Olives and Cheeses Offered at Local Market
Olives include Roquefort stuffed ripe green and kosher varieties plus dill and Pimienta stuffed. A selection of plain and pressed pickles, pimientos, cottage and Philadelphia cheeses, green vegetables, and Western and native meats are advertised. John Dixon at 671 BE Jackson St lists contact.
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John Dixon
BE. Jackson St
Brooks Farmers Harvest Record Southland Oats in Brooks County
Brooks County farmers report exceptional yields from the new Southland Oat crop with several growers averaging 70 to 80 bushels per acre and some record highs above 170 bushels per acre. Planting began December 1 to December 3, with heavy fertilization and nitrate top dressing. seed certification is underway for several producers. Henry Reaves, J. W. Lewis Jr., O. L. Ellis, and Scott Pedrick are among growers achieving standout results.
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Quitman
Brooks County
Jesse Jackson
R. W. Emerson
Leo Collins
Henry Reaves
J. W. Lewis, Jr
Ellis
Southland
Quincy
Fila
Urban Traffic Survey Underway In Cairo For First Time
An urban traffic survey is in progress in Cairo for the first time with 24 hour counts at multiple locations. A North Broad street tally recorded 7 979 vehicles, with results to be mapped to show citywide traffic volumes. Cairo surpassed 5 000 population in the 1950 census.
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Cairo
North Broad Street
Man Held in Albany for Cashing Bad Checks
A man accused of cashing a fraudulent check drawn against a Laurel Mississippi bank was arrested in Albany Georgia. Leonard Caldwell Nelson, 47, of New York State, was taken into custody by FBI agents and Albany Police Captain Durward Pennington. John C. Bills, FBI Atlanta special agent in charge, identified the suspect.
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Atlanta
Albany
John C. Bills
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Durward Pennington
Albany Police Department
Bills
Leonard Caldwell Nelson
New York State
Nelson
Hand seeks 12.5 million annual for Georgia school building program
Atlanta June 7 AP Fred Hand author of the act creating a state school building authority proposes a constitutional amendment to secure 12.5 million dollars yearly for school construction. He notes current funds cover only about 35 percent of needs and that a 180 million dollar program could be supported by the authority backed by revenue bonds.
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Atlanta
Fred Hand
Georgia
Hand
Georgia House of Representatives
Joseph K. Heyman
G. Arthur Howell, Jr
Teachers Sure Bibb Will Find Problem Solution
A Bibb County school tax cut from 18.42 to 12.6 mills draws praise from Georgia educators. Harold Saxon of the Georgia Education Association backs the Bibb board, saying it has a history of funding strong public schools and will address the $200000 reduction.
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Bibb
Atlanta
Georgia
Bibb County
Gr. Harold Saxon
Georgia Education Association
Bible School Board
Nelson Arrest Ends Four Year Nationwide Chase
Nelson was arrested in New York after a four year nationwide search connected to a fraudulent check cashed against Commercial National Bank and Trust Company of Laurel Mississippi, following an indictment in 1947.
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New York
Commercial National Bank and Trust Company
Laurel
Miss
Bills
Nelson
Stray Calf At Large Prompts Owner ID Notice
A notice from C H Floyd invites the owner to identify a stray calf kept at his property. GBI verification and payment for care are required. Nearby services include a moving company advertisement from Vann Transfer & Storage Co and Joye's Business School offerings alongside meat price lines.
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GBI
C. H. Floyd
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Calgary
Alta
Alberta
Times-Enterprise
Prise Want
D'scover
Marchant
Nash Motors
Ait West
Jefferson St
Thomasville, Ga
Mera
Pepe
Ena Alee Neta Ens
the Statesman
the Rambier
Consolidated
Thomasville
Kire Department
Treas
Archbold Hospital
State Patrol
Vann Transfer & Storage Co
N. Stevens Bt
Hall
Merritt
Meigs
Joye's Business School
Care Times-Enterprise
Tuck Imp. Co
Thomasville Home & Auto Supply Store
Firestone
Fairbanks - Morse
Whiddon’s
Bryant
Thomasville Hardware
Fina
Steyerman’s
Rosenberg’s
Moon Jewelry Co
Broad
Bargain
J. N. Rosalio
Thomasville Restaurant
Moore Music Co
Boston Road
Alligood Tile Co
W. Jackson
Allen Electric Co
East Jackson St
Moller Studio
Maxon Building
Adolph Manz
Broad St
Furniture Moving & Storage
Cay
Billy Chastain
Troy Johnson
N. Madison
C. R. Wootencare Smith Tire & Battery Co
Dillard
N. Spair St
N. Broad
N. Dawson St
S. Dawson St
Apt
Dawson ST
Rawleigh
Rawleigh’s Dept
GAE
Memphis
Tennessee
Presto
National
Rhone
Stewart
Lincoln-Mercury Co
Foxcraft
Wrect Fletcher Street
Colonial Warehouse
Call
Hansell Street
Awe
U. S
Sunnyland
M-M
Moultrie Road City Limits
S. Broad St
Earl Mayo
Paul Davis
The
Home Supply Co
Boston
Enterprise
Dan Kelly
T-E
Crawford St
Stevens ST
Grover's
Remington
South Georgia Dairy
Florida Seafood Service
Norris Antique Shop
N. Blvd
Thomasville Motor Court
Inwood - Lake Nurseries
P. O. Bex
Hansell and
Smith Ave
C. CoCroft
Warren Avenue
J. F. Massey
Bellis Paint
J. Rudolph Davis
J. T. Selph
N. Crawford
Glenwood Drive
Cloverdale
Lee E. Kely
Cloverdale Homes
Inc
Cloverdale Subdivision
MacIntyre & Edwards, Rl
Brkrs
Scott Bildy
Automotive
Redd Tire & Motor Co
Triangle
Watkins Trailer Sales
JEEP
Lincoln-Mercury Co. Inc
Clay & Madison
City Fruit Co
Chevrolet
DODGE
FORD
Faulk Chevrolet Co
Plymouth
Gunn-King 1 Motors
Madison St
Thomas
Smith Avenue
Phong
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