Cairo Banker Named Methodist Treasurer
Cairo banker Howell E. McKinnon, president of Cairo Banking Co., assumed duties as treasurer of the South Georgia Methodist Conference. Elected at the 80th annual session in Savannah, he succeeds the late J Slater Wight. McKinnon is a longtime local church figure and community leader.
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Cairo
Howell E. McKinnon
Cairo Banking Co
South Georgia Methodist Conference
Savannah
South Georgia
McKinnon
J. Slater Wight
Grady County Chamber of Commerce
Local Civic Leader Sharoned for Community Service
He is active in the American Legion and the 40 et 8 and has served several years as treasurer of the local church. His wife is the former Miss Wilma Bullard of Camilla. They have one son, Howell, Jr.
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American Legion
The
40 Or 8
Wilma Bullard
Camilla
Howell, Jr
Elks Observe Flag Day With Ceremony
Elks Lodge holds Flag Day services led by Exalted Ruler G. T. Booker with Dave Lipsey C. L. Roan and An sel Frohberg assisting. Plans announced for a candle light dance next Saturday with Jerry Kohler trio from Tallahassee.
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The
Elks Lodge
G. T. Booker
Dave Lipsey
C. L. Roan
Ansel Frohberg
Jerry Kohler
Tallahassee
Bill Terry
Judge Lilly Reviews Demurrers and Probation Officer Post
Judge George R. Lilly of the Southern Judicial Circuit is in town to hear demurrers and confer with the County Commission on appointing a probation officer for five counties. He has offered the post to B. Bonifay of Valdosta, who has accepted. Judge J. K. Harper reportedly set the juvenile court appointment in line with the circuit action. Commissioner J. M. Keyton seeks a meeting with Judge Lilly as the commission delays action pending legal points.
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George R. Lilly
Southern Judicial Circuit
County Commission
Lilly
B. Bonifay
Valdosta
J. K. Harper
J. M. Keyton
Police Take Night Off in Thomasville Quiet Evening
Thomasville police reports show a blank night with no robberies accidents or drunks picked up. Firemen answered a single call at 3 pm to a cleared Graydon and Fairfax lot where grass had burned off.
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Thomasville City
Worthy
Graydon
Fairfax
Tobacco Sucker Demonstration Set at Singletary Farm
A tobacco sucker control demonstration using MH-30 will be held at 1 30 p m Thursday on the Singletary farm on the Stewart Road two miles south of Ochloch nee ten miles northwest of Thomasville. Martell McGee will answer questions. Nathan L Coarsey, assistant county agent, announced the event inviting growers from across the county.
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R. Sinpletary
Nathan L. Coarsey
Singletary
Stewart Road
Ochlochnee
Thomasville
Martell McGee
Three Barns Destroyed In Fire At Meigs
Meigs residents report three barns at Mrs. Ernestine Singletary home one mile north of Meigs burned yesterday afternoon. Tobacco inside one barn was insured only since yesterday morning. Mules survived in livestock building. feed barn also burned. Two gas tanks perished. Fire spotted about 3 p.m. Firemen from Meigs and Pelham kept flames from reaching the house. Weather dry blamed for the blaze. Loss estimated at about 1000 dollars for the tobacco.
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Meigs
Ernestine Singletary
Pelham
Gauze Bandages Popular for Curtains in Poland
A Free Press report from a recent escapee shows wide gauze bandages as the favored curtain material in Communist Poland. Gauze sells about $1 a yard on the black market, while alternative materials cost several times that amount.
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Poland
Barbecue Supper Planned by Ochlochnee Committee
The committee in charge announces a barbecue supper at Ochlochnee. Details and exact date to follow as arrangements proceed.
Douglass High School Honors 44 Years of Service to Thomasville Youth
The Douglass High School faculty and students present a plaque to E. H. R. Jerger, recognizing 44 years of faithful service on the Thomasville Board of Education. Principal W. J. Varner notes the sustained educational progress and community support amid changing times.
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Douglass High School
Thomasville
E. R. Jerger
Thomasville Board of Education
Georgia
Jerger
EH. R. Jerger
W. J. Varner
Alterations To MacIntyre Park Junior High Sealed Bids
The City of Thomasville Board of Education invites sealed proposals from general contractors for alterations to MacIntyre Park Junior High School in Thomasville Georgia. Bid deadline is 11 am EST June 28 1955. Bonds and deposits required with bid. The owner may reject any or all bids. E R Jerger chairman.
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City of
Thomasville
Albany Architects and Engineers
Broad Avenue
Albany
Georgia
Barbecue Chicken Supper Planned by Ochlochnee Church
Notices announce a Methodist church Barbecue Chicken Supper in Ochlochnee with Sunday deadline for ticket sales. Friday night attendance on June 24 requires early ticket arrangement. The Guy Taylors to prepare barbecue from 7 to 8 30.
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Ochlochnee
Guy Taylors
Outstanding Young Farmer speaks to Pavo Kiwanis Club
Pavo Kiwanis heard Murphy describe the farmer as a business owner with soil as factory or store. He noted shifts from past methods, urged soil conservation, and emphasized farming’s role in community life and food supply amid population growth. Murphy will compete for a national title in Minneapolis.
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Pavo
Wayden Murphy
Georgia
Pavo Kiwanis Club
Murphy
Minneapolis
United States
Dawson Methodist Mid-Week Service
The Dawson Street Methodist Church holds a mid week service tonight at 8 pm with a varied program. Rev C W Hancock notes tonight is a song festival of Christian hymns old and new ending with personal dedication.
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Dawson Methodist
Dawson Street Methodist Church
C. W. Hancock
Royal Mint Faces Shortage of Shilling Coins
Britain struggles to supply shillings for prepaid gas and electric meters used by households. With 7.89 million prepayment gas meters and hundreds of thousands of electricity meters in London, coins are held in meters up to 170 million shillings at once. The Mint’s 1953 output added 61 million shillings toward relief.
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London
Britain
Royal Mint
Mint
Game Table Made From Rubber Tile
An easy renovation project turns an old coffee or bridge table into a modern game table using rubber tile. Cut tiles to fit a checkerboard pattern, adhesive lay, and 24 hours to dry. The rubber top resists cigarette burns and cleans with a damp cloth.
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