Grady County Sees 47 Candidates Enter Democratic Primary
Cairo voters face a large Democratic primary slate with 47 Grady County candidates for militia district offices and county posts. Notable names include Maston O Nea l Judge Robert Culpepper Jr Fred Hand Jr George Stacy and several incumbents facing no opposition. The roster also notes term-limiting moves by two incumbents and a new county school board election law affecting eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Grady County
Milita District
Justice of the Peace
Constable
Maston O'Neal
Robert Culpepper, Jr
South Georgia
Fred Hand, Jr
George Stacy
South Georgia Judicial Circuit
Fred Hand
Frank Vann
William H. Flowers
Grady
Mitchell
Thomas
Earley A. Gandy
Jimmy T. Harrigan
William B. McCall
Grand
Bobby Long
Burton Wamble
Jimmy T. Hicks
James B
Jimmy) Long
Lane Waldrop
Leland Harrison
Threat on McCarthy Life Reported by Secret Service
Secret Service said a postcard threat was slipped under McCarthy headquarters door in Albuquerque. McCarthy at risk as he pursues the Democratic nomination and planned a 9 pm arrival with a midnight rally after precinct conventions. No handwriting or suspect identified yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarthy
Secret Service
Albuquerque
N. M
Eugene McCarthy
D-Minn
Albuqurque
Arthur W. Blake
Sen. Mc
Carthy
Blake
New Mexico
Peanut Dessert Recipe Contest Slated in Tifton
Georgia Peanut Commission announces the Peanut Dessert Recipe Contest to be held July 12 in conjunction with Peanut Progress Day at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Cooks statewide may enter in three categories Cakes Pies Cookies candies with a June 30, 1968 deadline. top prize is 100 in each category.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Tifton
Georgia Peanut Commission
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Peanut Commission
Wanda Grogan
P. O. Box
Grogan
Moultrie Junior High School
Extension Home Economist
Peanut Belt
Commission
Ihs
Adult Education Classes Begin at Douglass Elementary
Adult education sessions run Mondays Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Douglass Elementary School on Forest Street. Program director is Moe McClung of Central High School. For information call 226 6772.
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Douglass Elementary School
Forest St
E. W. Lancaster
Moe. McClung
Central High School
From Drunken Friends to Christian Fellowship
A reader converts after a Denver Crusade and asks for guidance to overcome loneliness. The reply urges maintaining non church friendships and sharing the change, encourages fellowship with Christians, and cites Jesus and the apostles to promote a fresh start and proactive social life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
H.N.P
Apostle
Bill Williams Visits Parents
Lieut.-Col. Bill Williams and his wife Mrs. Williams with two children Billy and Katherine arrived Saturday for a week’s visit with their parents at 123 E. Washington St. The family will next move to Fort Leavenworth Kansas for a year where he serves in the Command and General Staff. Williams is a native of Thomasville and a graduate of Thomasville High School and is pursuing a career in the American Armed Forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Willams
Billy
Katherine
Hudson H. Williams
E. Washington St
Col. Williams
Vietnam
Willams
Fort Leaven Worth
Kansas
Command and General Staff
Williams
Thomasville
American Armed Forces
Head Start teachers complete three day training in Moultrie
Thomasville Head Start staff and aides joined a three day session led by Director Eliot Harvard in Moultrie. The training covered art music science and literature relation to language, team teaching, and services while simulating a child’s Head Start day. Classes occur at Eastside School through July 9 under Rosemary Boykins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot Harvard
Thomasville
Moultrie
Spence
Rosemary Boykins
Nervousness and Chiropractic Relief Explained
Public service article by Dr. W. L. Stucky explains nervousness as nerve irritation within the nervous system. Chiropractic exams locate interference along the spinal cord and nerves and spinal adjustments aim to restore normal function and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Stucky
Gordon Ave
Thomasville
Watermelon Festival in Jefferson County Highlights 1968 events
Jefferson County Watermelon Festival in Monticello runs four days with a June 29 parade at 10 am followed by watermelon contests and judging. A horse show directed by Chuck Groves, golf at Jefferson Country Club, dances, queen contest, and a special Saturday night race are planned with 19 events and cash prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Co
Monticello
Filia
Jefferson County
Chuck Groves
Tallahassee
Bill Jackson
Milton Davis
Jefferson County Kennel] Club
Martha Walker Hosts Bridal Shower for Belinda Ponder
Mrs. Martha Walker honored Miss Belinda Ponder with a bridal shower at her home on June 7. Florine Reynolds greeted guests and Lilian Reynolds served punch. Attending were Lucy Mitchell Marian Mitchell Lula Mae Brown Mildred Johnson Linda Anderson Virginia Randall Theo Hatch Ethel Coleman Debra Willis Willie Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Walker
Belinda Ponder
Florine Reynolds
Lucy Mitchell
Marian Mitchell
Lula Mae Brown
Mildred Johnson
Linda Anderson
Virginia Randall
Theo Hatch
Ethel Coleman
Debra Willis
Willie Cole
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Vacation Bible School
Salem Baptist Church Vacation Bible School
Debbie Hampton
Faye Watkins
Janet Wilson
Gene Cone
Raye Watkins
Nathan Vonier
Stanley Jordan
Cheryl Wilson
Don Parrish
Jill Vonier
Tammy Redfern
Vicki Humphrey
Jean Hampton
Pam Hampton
Patty Jordan
Teresa Vonier
Keith Oaksford
Edwin Shuman
John Mark Rountree
Keith Massey
Sherri Wood
Kathy Vonier
Pam Chastain
Terry Humphrey
Cathy Carroll
Jeffrey Rayburn
Zippy Vonier
Mike Milam
Danny Stephenson
Sue Vick
Cathy Rountree
Kim Vonier
Kay Wilson
Evelyn Carroll
Gail Shuman
Kenny Milam
Janice Milam
Mike Rayburn
Randy Stephenson
Linda Collins
Martha Cone
Beverly Wiley
Sissy Sumner
Lisa Mitchell
Judy Bryant
Frankie Mitchell
Kaye Vick
Patty McKibben
Brenda Alcone
Tina Redfearn
Dawn Fallin
Carlton Hall
Carrie W
William P.) Crine
John E. Vanlandingham
Elmer H. Wilcox
Lauren Clark, Jr
Forcie L. Barrett
C. Lloyd Connell
County Education Board
Rev. J. C. Jackson
Robert L. van Landingham
Racher Butler
Ralph Gainey
Guy
Jack Harrell, Jr
Melvin J. Knight
Kelso Cooper
Ira L. Godwin
Edgar Stringer, Jr
William P
Bill) Gainey
Marvin H. Bishop
Judson T. Mayfield
Anderson Hall
Ralph A. Hammett
Wendell L. Dollar
Jack C. Drew
W. H
Homer) Ansley
Elwyn Childs
Robert S. Clayton
Fred B. Collins
B. M
Ben) Langston
T. E
Tommie) Miller
Billy Oahany
Jesus
Bill Williams
Eastside School
Quincy
Juanice Hagan
Jefferson Country Club
Freddie Peel
Chipley
H. W. Young
Price
Bainbridge
Quitman
Valdosta & Nashville
Smith Ave
Thomasville Ice & Mfg. CO
Lee and
West Jefferson
Dial
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