Miss Bernice Walton Engaged to Edward Watson
Mrs Linnie Hayes announces the engagement of Bernice Walton to Edward Earl Watson of Fort Gaines Georgia. The marriage is set for Calvary Baptist Church Thomasville after morning service on Sunday June 27. Relatives and friends are urged to attend. The couple will honeymoon in Florida and reside in Fort Gaines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnie . Hayes
Bernice Walton
Edward Earl Watson
Thomas Earl Watson
Fort Gaines
Georgia
Calvary Baptist Church
Thomasville
Florida
Watson
Cannady Accepts Red Cross Post with Fort Campbell Training
Robert B. Cannady of 225 Bartow Sr has accepted assignment as assistant field director in the American Red Cross services to the armed forces program. He is temporarily assigned to Fort Campbell Kentucky for training before permanent duties following graduation from Valdosta State Col.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Cannady
Bartow Sr
American Red Cross Services
Fort Campbell
Mr. Cannady
Valdosta State Col
Plaz a supper boosts Linder Governor Club drive
A Thursday Plaza supper formed a Tom Linder Governor Club with Henry Russell as president and Joe Higgins as secretary. The group plans an active campaign to carry Thomas County for Linder while local politics turn to the State Senate race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Linder
Governor Club
Henry Russell
Joe Higgins
Thomas County
Linder
Turtle River Toll Bridge Step Nearer
The Georgia State Toll Bridge Authority selected J E Gretner Company as consulting engineers for the 6.5 million Turtle River bridge. Bids for finishing the main structure will be advertised once engineering data arrives, with plans to set a contract by August 15 and issue bonds soon after. Kenneth Dunnody chairs the Toll Bridge Authority.
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Atlanta
State
Toll Bridge Authority
Turtle River
J. E. Gretner Company
Authority
B. D. Murphy
Baltimore
Murphy
Brunswick
Georgia Supreme Court
Kenneth Dunnody
Macon
Bibb County
Summer Dance Studio Planned By Misses Harvard and Gravely
Announcement of a planned six week summer dance studio by Ruth Harvard and Ann Gravely former students of Mrs. Juanita Porter. Courses include ballet ballroom and tap with classes organized as soon as possible. Contact Harvard at 1990 or Gravely at 406 for details. Both instructors have trained under notable instructors in Montgomery and at Sullins College and recently completed a three week course with Mme Sklarsky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Harvard
Ann Gravely
Juanita Porter
Miss Harvard
Miss Gravely
Addie Lawrie Fidler
Montgomery
Besa Sklarsky
Sullins College
Mme. Sklarsky
Leader and Student Government President Recalled
Fragment mentions a college leader who served as president of the student government. No further details are readable to establish dates or institution.
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Lege
Sen
Miss Cherie Carter to Wed Dr. A J Whiddon
Mr and Mrs John Henry Frohberg announce the engagement of Cherie Anne Carter to Dr Alton Jefferson Whiddon Jr son of Mr and Mrs Alton Jefferson Whiddon of Dundee Ohio The wedding is set for Saturday August 14 at the First Baptist Church in Thomasville Carter a nurse at Emory University Hospital since graduation Whiddon a Kent State and University of St Louis DDS holder holds a commission as a first lieutenant in the Air Force Medical Reserve
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Frohberg
Cherie Anne Carter
Wilma West
Levy Preston Carter
Alton Jefferson Whiddon, Jr
Alton. Jefferson Whiddon
Dundee
Ohio
First Baptist Church
Thomasville
Miss Carter
Emory University School of Nursing
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta
University of Georgia
Whiddon
Kent State University
Kent
University of St. Louis
St. Louis
Missouri
Psi Omega Fraternity
Air Force Medical Reserve
Mary Scott to Wed Clayton Courson Tonight
Mrs. W B Cochran Jr and Mrs Wayne Weeks hosted a brunch for Mary Hdna Scott and bridal party at Cochran home. Guests and out of town friends gathered as pink roses lilies and lavender decor highlighted the afternoon ahead of the wedding with Miss Scott receiving gifts of gold and pearls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Cochran, Jr
Wayne Weeks
Scott
W. Fred Scott
Fred Scott, Jr
Cochran Scott
Dorothy Scott
Fred, Jr
Cochran
Miss Scott
Kathleen Harper
Mrs
J. K. Harper
Milas Scott
Walton Sr. Funeral Date Set Through July 17
The late Dr. M. L. Walton, Sr. is honored with services scheduled through July 17. The notice lists visitation and memorial details for family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Walton, Sr
Calder of Events Highlights Weekly Club Activities
Today at 1 p m a swimming party for members and guests runs at Glen Arven pool until 10 p m. Tonight at 8 p m the Idea Exchange Club meets at the Youth Center and the Rebekah Lodge initiates at Odd Fellows Hall. Tuesday features the Exchange Club at Plaza Cafe at 1 p m and the Elks Lodge gathering at 8 15 p m at the Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Arvenpool
Idea Exchange Club
Youth Center
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Plaza Cafe
Elks Lodge
Officers crack down on shine bug violations this weekend
The Sheriff and county police investigated liquor and bug violations. Juanita Johnson had a half gallon of shine at 529 West Washington, Nellie Kelsey stored two gallons at 1209 Fletcher, with one in the house and one in a woodpile. At 215 Hayes street officers found partygoers with watermelons and condiments, then lottery tickets for the bug racket. Herman Barnes was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Johnson
West Washington
Nellie Kelsey
Fletcher
Hayes Street
Harman Barnes
Willard Chason To Oppose Smith For Grady Solicitorship
Willard Chason, local attorney, announced he will oppose George T. Smith for Grady County solicitor of the City Court. Smith is in his first four year term. Judge G L Worthy is expected to seek a new term. Representative R A Harrell plans to run for a third two year term. Qualification deadline is noon July 3.
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Cairo
Grady County
Willard Chason
George T. Smith
G. L. Worthy
R. A. Harrell Ia
Meigs Couple Attends National Ginners Association Meet
Mr and Mrs Charles Pilcher of Meigs attend the National Ginners Association meeting at the Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. The couple will remain for a few days after the event.
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Charles ©. Pilcher of
Meigs
National Ginners' Association
Greenbrier Hotel
White Sulpher Springs
West Virginia
Cairo Library Sets New Monthly Peak of 2 583 Visits
Cairo Public Library reports a record monthly total of 2 583, with 63 new members. Expansion credited to new location on North Broad Street, rural branch openings, a George Washington Carver branch at Washington High School, and a book truck serving Grady County Hospital three times weekly.
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Cairo
Wessie Cornell
Library Board
North Broad Street
George Washington Carver
Brary
Washington High School
Grady County Hospital
Conley Denies Car Theft and Weapon Use
Paul Conley denies the charges of car theft and use of a dangerous weapon. He claims the paper exaggerated the case and says he borrowed the car briefly and never threatened or possessed a dangerous weapon. He is released on a $2,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conley
Paul Conley
Final Rites Sunday for Will Johnson
Funeral services for Will Johnson a 59 year old resident of Thomasville will be held at 3 pm Sunday at Groom's Funeral Home with Rev Frank Martin Sr officiating. Burial will be in Meigs Cemetery with Groom's Funeral Home in charge. Johnson died June 14 in a VA Hospital at Tuskegee Alabama after about a year long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Johnson
Hfelong
Thomasville
Groom
Frank Martin
Meigs
Johnson
Tuskegee
Als
Cairo Democratic Committee Sets Primary July 21
Cairo’s Democratic executive committee set July 21 as the city primary election date with July 14 as the candidate qualification deadline. A runoff would be August 4 if needed to nominate a mayor and five council members. Incumbents B. W. Mauldin, D. Hester, R. Brown, H. Eskew, B. A. White and J. Boyd Vanlandingham may seek new terms. The committee includes J. Carl Minter, Wight Brannon, J. Albert Collins, and John W. King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
City of
Ralph Brown
Hubert D. Eskew
Byron A. White
J. Boyd Vanlandingham
J. Carl Minter
Wight Brannon
J. Albert Collins
John W. King
East-Side Baptist Mission Opens In Cairo Church
OCATRO Cairo opens the East-Side Baptist Mission building on the northeastern edge of the city. Rev A R Haman announced the mission will host a Vacation Bible School starting Friday and a regular Sunday School, with worship services beginning June 27 as the regular church facilities were outgrown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocatro
Cairo
Parker Ernest for 4780 Contested Through Court Routing
Involving minors and multiple parties, the case list includes Herry, R. B. Wree'tch acres, and R. G. Pope with amounts around $88. View Wheet is represented by Miller of Bainbridge. Some cases may be heard in a future special term, possibly in summer or early fall.
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Parker
Ernest
Herry
R. B. Wree'tch Acres
R. G. Pope
Miller of
Bainbridge
Kirbo
Cat Paane In French Ambush
In Indochina near Hanoi and Haiphong communist guerrillas attacked and were repelled by French planes and artillery. French losses were high and the ambush failed according to a French army spokesman.
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Hanoi
Indochina
Hanoi-Haiphong
Sippy
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Emeric Pressburger
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Turtle River Toll Bridge
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Gravely
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J. C. Scott
Mesdames Cochran
J. C. Dickey
Jane Dickey
M. L. Walton, Jr
Smith
Grady Solicitorship
Ida Pilcher
Bert Pilcher
Ochlochnee
James Grover
Charles Wattles
Lake City
Fla
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Mary Kate Tillie
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Lawrence
Emory University
Oleana Sampson Fields O'Steer
Archbold Memorial Hoe
U. S. District Court
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Margaret Loflin
Vivian Vicker-Smith
Ralph Alday
Miami
Cuba
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Dorothy Allen
Msgt
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Biloxi
Miss
Sgt. Allen
Keesler Air Force Base
Virgil McRae
City
Ronalds. Alligood
Leo A. NeSmith
Coolidge
J. T. Marshall
Quitman
Sharon Abercrombie
Jonesboro
Fromer Thomasville
Abercromble
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J. ©. Zeigler
Cairo Public Library Service
Barney
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Haley
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E. Jackson
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