Decatur County GEA Unit Elects T. L. Maynard President
At their final meeting of the school year the Decatur County Unit of the Georgia Education Association elected officers for 1952 53. T L Maynard of West Bainbridge was chosen to succeed H M Perry of Brinson as president. Other officers include Mrs James Smallwood Attapulgus vice president Miss Marjorie Patterson Climax secretary and Miss Clara Wimberly Bainbridge treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
Decatur County
Georgia Education Association
T. L. Maynard
West Bainbridge
H. M. Perry
Brinson
James Smallwood
Attapulgus
Marjorie Patterson
Climax
Clara Wimberly
Ex Captives Report Meager Fare In Viet Minh Captivity
One hundred three former prisoners released by Vietminh say life was harsh mainly due to hunger, lack of clothing and medicines, and cold rain. They deny mistreatment and note they subsisted largely on rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanoi
Indo-China
Counterfeiters Scare Merchants in Oklahoma City
An out-of-town guest at a hotel tried to pass a $10 counterfeit bill. U S Secret Service agent Tom Hanson summoned to deal with the incident. The note looked genuine and was drawn on the St Louis Federal Reserve Bank. He said 30 counterfeit ten dollar bills from the same bank had been passed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma -City
U.S. Secret Service
Tom Hanson
St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank
Hanson
Baynton Deflects on Report McGranery Ousted Him
Washington. Harold J. Baynton refused to comment on a Washington Post report that Attorney General McGranery has dropped him from his post as head of the Alien Property Office. Baynton met with White House personnel official Donald Dawson and said he had not seen the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harold J. Baynton
McGranery
Alien Property Office
Baynton
White House
Washington Post
Truman
Groton
Conn
Donald Dawson
Dawson
Easter Bunny Production Stuns With 10 Million Pieces
An AP report from New York notes chocolate bunny manufacturing begins before Christmas for the April 13 Easter morning display. Rockwood, a local hatchery, ships over 10 million pieces including eggs rabbits hens and dolls with hollow forms made by half filling molds and rotating them through a refrigerated tunnel to prevent sticking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rockwood
Dozen Baths Not Enough for Toledo Test Driver
Orbin Shock, undersea test driver for a sea-going Jeep for the Army, bathes about 12 times daily but continues to wash after returning home. He tests the engine in a pool, letting it run for 15 minutes, then restarts and exits after another minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Orbin
Army
Unusual Northern Tobacco Fields and Talked-Of Fish Traits
A brief note observes tobacco grown as far north as Quebec and Stockholm while mentioning some fish with teeth on their tongues. The items illustrate surprising agricultural and biological curiosities in distant regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Stockholm
Seniority and Its Limits in Workplace Rights
The piece argues seniority grants long service perks like desk choice hours and vacation but fails to account for junior needs such as lighting, flexible lunch times for health, and family demands. It notes many juniors suffer health issues requiring accommodations and that seniors often face pressure to yield privileges, sometimes reluctantly.
Parties Honor Betty Parker of Bainbridge
Betty Parker bride elect is feted in Bainbridge Georgia with multiple pre nuptial gatherings. Hosts include Mrs W S Waite Jr and Mrs D G Bland at a Gilbert Court tea featuring green and white decor gardenias and white gladioli. Guests enjoyed fruit punch and gift baskets while later teas at Bainbridge Country Club showcased summer flowers and a miniature altar display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
Betty Parker
W. S. Waite, Jr
D. G. Bland
Waite
Gilbert Court
Leslie Sevier
Gay Sheffield
Phyllis
Patricia Waits
Parker
Owen W. Fields
Louise Austin
Bainbridge Country Club
Dan Haysleitt
George E. King
J. W. Pickett
J. 8. Cliett
James Harris
W. Mf. Wells
R. L. Rich
John P. Tucker
Max DeRieux
Earle B. May
Tucker
Hall Street
Clara Wimberley
Ellington
Lusane Donaldson
Billie Whitesell
Jean Battle
Anne Williams
Billie Hilda Cliett
Jane Hambrick
Margaret Dent Willis
L. W. Wis
Georgia Tightens Marriage License Rules in Duplicate
Ordinary A. M. Singletary reports new Georgia law requires duplicate marriage licenses. Applicants must answer detailed questions about names ages birthplaces race and family history under oath before issuance. Copies go to County and State Health Department for the vital statistics record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
State Health Department
Federal Security Agency
U. S. Public Health Service
Georgia Department of Public Health
Division of Vital Statistics
A. M. Singletary
Requirements For Blood Donors Told
Attention is urged to blood donors about rules for a successful Bloodmobile visit to Thomasville on Tuesday. Fat free meals are required before donation and donors aged 21 to 60, with 18 to 21 eligible if married or in service or with parental consent, may donate. Volunteer staff will assist un scheduled donors, and a 30 minute process from registration to release enables many locals to donate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Eleanor W Worling Meigs Bride Elect Honored At Party
In Meigs Georgia a Coca Cola party honored Eleanor W Worling, the popular bride elect. Hostesses Mrs E J Carter and Miss Virginia Jones welcomed about fifteen guests between ten and twelve. Out of town guests included Mrs Lannis Nicholson of Cairo and Mrs Fred Joiner of Apopka Florida. refreshments featured Coca Colas and assorted snacks, with a green and gold planted dish garden given to the guest of honor. Flower arrangements used shasta daisies, fern and gladiolas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs
Eleanor W Worling
E. J. Carter
Virginia Jones
Latters
Lannis Nicholson
Cairo
Fred Joiner
Apopna
Fla
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Ark
Howard County Hospital
Leonard Ponder
M. D. Duncan
GEA
Housing Authority OF
Boston
N. Main Street
Earl T. Mayo
W. L. Stucky
Lk. Stucky
Tuck Bidg
Lady Atterdant
Portland
Cement Association
Atlanta
Charles Flowers
George Akins
Patsy Britton
Warren Alexander
J. Willis Conger
Edwin
Verner
Leonard Conger
Raleigh Rollins
Annette Player
L. W. Willis
Patricia Tyson
Mary Frances Barber
Porter
Martha Anne Willis
Lee A. Parker
Danielle Fambrough
Joanne Cooper
Betty Brown
Uantities Limited
Wits
ENON
Peene
Forsyth
Acme Vacuum Stores
Jacksonvile
Fis
Otywee
Eleanor W. Worling
Southern Bell Telephone ,and Telegraph Company
State Farm Mutual
ED Chambers
Broad St
Miss AD Taker
Penney
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