High bids for Stypije Baptist Building project reviewed
H and H Construction and Supply Co was named low bidder for a new Sunday School building and remodeling at First Baptist. Bids from C L Dekle and Sons, H G Thompson, Inc, and Modern Builders ranged from 305 350 to 310 000. Church plans call for 17 500 square feet new construction and 1 400 remodeling with a one story wing and a two story addition.
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H & H Construction & Supply Co
Don
CNL
C. L. Dekle & Sons
H.G. Thompson, Inc
Albany, Ga
Modern Builders
Adams moves from White House for private group access
World Today reports that Adams, assistant to the President, appears to help via a government agency for favored groups. His shielded position prevents congressional compelled testimony and blocks press access to his side of the case.
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Adams
Congressional
Eisenhower
Jury Trial Opens In Moonshining Case
Antone Merrillville faces a jury trial in county court on charges of illicit liquor possession and non tax payment. The alleged incident involved a small quantity of liquor and about 1,000 pounds of mash at Cone Creek near Lentville. He was arrested February 25 by sheriff's deputies. The session, presided by Charles F. Johnson, will continue with civil and other cases expected to follow.
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Merrillville Nepitzs Jlis
James
Earl
Cone Creek
T Lentville
Ewig
Charles F. Johnson
Marcus B. Calhoun
Morrow
Cour Slals
County Official Indicates Re Election Bid
A garbled note from county official Bannister announces re election to the Commissioner post for the Agernabell Merrillville District. It thanks Thomas County for past service and pledges continued fair, impartial work for Housas County residents.
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Hugh
Week end break-ins investigated across three sites
Police report multiple attempted burglaries over the weekend with only cash boxes, loose change, and minor items taken. At Fiesta Foods on 8th Street a cash box yielded about nine dollars. Other sites included a business office, a Take Along Tree Co. on Oak Street, and Casco Supply Plymolee Street with damaged entries but no thefts confirmed.
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Fiesta Foods Co
Broagmond Hill
T “7
Casco Supply
PlymoLee St
1948 THS reunion hears foreign affairs talk by Robert Sherrod
Thomasville High School’s 1948 graduates gathered for a reunion with a review of their graduation topic foreign affairs. Sherrod, longtime war correspondent and author, noted postwar events from the Korean conflict to Stalin’s death. Bill Raiford received an award, and Raiford recalled class demographics and postgrad paths.
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Thomasville High School
Foregin Affairs
Joseph Stalin
Joseph McCarthy
Sherrod
Time
Life
Tarawa
Westward
Life Magazine
Bill Raiford
Times
Robert Sherrod
Bill Railford
Jim Thomas
Couple Arrested On Liquor Charge In Boston
Boston area couple Andrew and Maggie Smith were arrested for possession of non tax paid liquor after a weekend sheriff search. Bond was posted and officers found a mix of five pints of liquor and wine. Also charged were Fred and Mary Bradley of 528 W Clay St with half a gallon of shine found at their home.
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Boston
Sheriffs Office
Andrew
Maggie Smith
Sheriff's Office
Fred
Mary Bradley
W. Clay St
Cheney Griffin Seeks House Post in Decatur County
Cheney Griffin qualified as a candidate for State Representative Post No. 1 from Decatur County in the September 10 primary. The post is held by H. Carl Cloud of Climax who is not seeking re election. Griffin paid the entry fee at the Decatur County Democratic Executive Committee office. Other qualified candidates include John Lawson Taylor seeking Post No. 2 and incumbents Neil Howell and J. T. Laslie with Cecil Parrish also qualified for the post held by Laslie.
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Bainbridge
R. A. (Cheney) Griffin
Decatur County
H. Carl Cloud
Climax
Griffin
O. A. Kitchengs
Democratic Executive Committee
John Lawson Taylor
Attapulgus
Neil Howell
West Bainbridge
W. W. Long
J. T. Laslie
Cecil Parrish
Laslie
J. H. Harvell Dies at 68 with Rites Planned
John Henry Harvell 68 of 2232 McIntyre Street died after a yearlong illness. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Dekle Funeral Chapel with Rev. W. M. Horton officiating. Burial in Beachton Cemetery. Survivors include son Jack Harvell of Thomasville, daughter Mary Nell Law of Thomasville, six brothers Eddie Harvell, Kader Harvell, Green Berry Harvell of Tallahassee, Seabe Marvell of Attapulgus, William Harvell of Cairo, Mon Harvell of Metcalf, and several grandchildren.
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Dekle
W. M. Horton
Beachton
Grady County
Harvell
Thomasville
Balfour Lumber Co
West Side Baptist Church
Jack Harvell
Mary Nell Law
Eddie Harvell
Kader Harvell
Greenberry Harvell
Tallahassee
Seabe Marvell
Attapulgus
William Harvell
Cairo
Mon Harvell
Metcalf
Leash Law for Dogs Spurs City Ordinances in Atlanta
Observations on dogs running loose prompt consideration of leash rules. The text details Atlanta ordinances requiring confinement on owner premises or under control, with impoundment and fines for violations. It notes enforcement by city officers and a separate Fulton and DeKalb Health Board contract for cross-county enforcement.
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Thomasville
Atlanta
Fulton County
Fulton County Board of Public Health
DeKalb County
Art And Music Lovers Given Special Treat
Thomasville art lovers enjoyed a weekend blend of visual and vocal art at the Garden Center for the second annual Art Show. Kent Hill and Miss Carlene Hamilton led the musical program with works by Bach Chopin Debussy Mozart and operatic arias. Visitors noted improved display and grouping but missed last year’s artist names and readable judge comments.
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Thomasville
Garden Center
Kent Hill
Carlene Hamilton
Valdosta
Tallahas
See
Quitman
Mr. Hill
Miss Hamilton
Bach
Chopin
Debussy
Mozart
Child Hurt as Truck Reverses in City Yard
A 19 month old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Brook Curles, was run over by a light pickup driven by her father in the family yard. She suffered a fractured hip and bruises but is not expected to have permanent injuries. The accident happened when she moved behind the truck as it backed up after the father placed her on the ground with a sand bucket.
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Pelahm
Lise Curles
Brook Curles
Aneham Hospital
Curles
Hon
Cirlos
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