Butler Reunion Brings Braswell Kin Together For Picnic
The Butler family reunion was held Sunday June 18 at the Braswell home. Relatives gathered for a picnic dinner on large tables under trees on the lawn. Attendees included J V M Lene of Palatka Florida J S Bruin and others from Foley Perry Monticello Greenville and nearby towns plus numerous Butler relatives.
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Butler
Jne
Ionme
J. J. Braswell
J. V. M. Lene
Palatka
Fla
J._S. Bruin
Erecgiates
PioMra
Emma Pees
Et B
Jack Raswell
Monticello
Kenneth Green
Greenville, Fla
B. F. Butler
Enos Butler
Lewis
4 H Club Party In Thomasville To Name Queen
All 4 H Club members in Themes County are invited to a Thursday night party at the American Legion hall in Thomasville at 8 o clock. Refreshments will be served. The highlight is selecting a 4 H Queen to compete in the Farm Bureau tent. Girls 16 years old must register with the home demonstration agent Miss Ophela Smith. The event features the Dregs Revue with elimination to choose the girl for the district meet.
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T Hemes County
American Legion
Thomasville
Farm Bureau
Pntent
Ophela Smith
Local names listed in community social notes
A fragment lists individuals including Mr. Alex Butler of Cairo Mrs. Lula Miller of Plattsburg Miss Virginia Bethea of Foley and family groups in Tallahassee noting social connections and households.
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Ler
Alex Butler
Cairo
Lula Miller
Platt City
Fila
Virginia Bethea
Foley
James Herbert
Roy Fite
Tallahassee
Thomas County Political Record Highlights Road and Health Gains
Robert E. Chastain, a legislative candidate, cites numerous projects during his first eighteen months in office including road widenings and paving from Pavo to Colquitt County line, the Ochlocknee River bridge at Watson Bridge reconstruction, County Line Road upgrades, State Market Grounds paving, and a new Health Center Building. He notes increased funding for schools, welfare, and veterans programs, plus expanded health and emergency services and nearly 500000 in combined project costs. He seeks re election, pledging to continue serving all residents.
Bridge Tourney Planned at Glen Arven Country Club
Plans are being completed for the Fourth of July Piney Woods Bridge Tournament at Glen Arven Country Club. The event runs July 1 to 4 with play 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. daily and prizes awarded each day plus a grand prize. Reservations advised through Mrs Heeth Varnedoe or Mrs Scoville.
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Glen Arven Country Club
Connectin
Wallace W. Scoville
Heeth Varnedee
Scoville
James Marcus Calhoun
Lester Carlton
Frank Forrester
Harrell Guy
H. B. McCrea
George Mulling
Staley Upchurch
Heeth Varnedoe
Why Not Private Build Georgia School Buildings
Atlanta June 20 AP The Education Department proposes private capital building new school facilities then leasing to districts. If legal, it would launch Georgia’s largest school construction effort with 800 new mid sized buildings. Private firms would finance and lease to boards with rent applied toward eventual purchase. Unom County fire destroyed facilities prompting the idea.
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Atlanta
State Department of Education
Department
Georgia
J. 4 Allman
Sietant
Allman
Bath
Unfom
Teaseheim
Marines Say Funds For Albany Depot Not Yet Requested
Washington June 26 AP The Marine Corps says Congress has not been asked yet for funds to build a new Marine Supply depot. A 20 million dollar authorized bill mentions Albany Georgia as the possible site. no funds are requested in the measure but may appear in a supplemental bill. Representatives Gox and Vinson push Albany as the site despite no money on hand.
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Washington
Marine Corps
Congress
Truman
Albany
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
Gox
Rep
Vinson
House Armed Services Committee
Youth Center Hosts Free Ballroom Dance Classes
The Youth Center offers free ballroom dancing for teens and college students with J J Harris supervising after last summer's program. Also planned are free tennis instructions and a city open tournament for youth, with recreation director Chuck Billings and other local sports figures involved. Adult fitness and tennis sessions run evenings, plus weekday morning exercise classes. Call 942 for details.
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J. J .Harris
Chuck Billings
Sid Stringer
Jim
Scootsy) Crowther
Sewanee Military School
Creation Office
Recreation Department
Funeral Rites Planned for Arena Hill
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 00 PM at Mt Oliver Primitive Baptist Church for Arena Hill sister of Mothe baker Hiren 218 Teddy Sr who died June 15 Interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery She joined Mt Oliver Baptist Church after moving to the city and had been employed by the...
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Arena Hill
Mothe-baker Hiren
Teddy, Sr
Mt. Oliver
Baptis Church
Damon
Magnolia Cemetery
Aucilla
Miss Helen Green Honored At Linen Shower Tea
Miss Helen Green of Iron City was guest of honor at a linen shower tea hosted by Mrs. Emmett Ward in Donalsonville. Guests wore pink and white, with Easter lilies and pink gladioli decor. The event featured a lawn reception, a dining room tea service, and a musical program by Mrs. Farle Gibbons.
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Helen Green
Iron City
Donalsonville
Jume
Emmett Ward
Ward
George Trawick
Fayed Rabon
Annette Braswell
Patsy Dick
Ina Trawick
Ernestine Brockett
Joyce Patreloth
Jane Spooner
Jerry Robinson
D. W. Denvers
Fmmett Ward
Foved Rabon
Earnest Greene
George ‘Trawick
Tom Williams
Mary Ollie
Iriests
Jean Trawick
Beth Yolar
Percy Busn
Doris Howard
Mary Gayle Sheffield
Carolyn
Hornsby
Hill Pace
B. L. Tolar
Farle Gibbons
Thomagvide Lanner Funeral Announcement
Malie Dokes Faceby of this city and a host of friends mourn the passing. Groom's Funeral Home is in charge.
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Thomagvide Lanner
Groom
Westminster church in Atlanta challenges state ownership of its property
An Atlanta Presbyterian church says the Westminster church’s charter should be revised as its property is held for the congregation. The general assembly contends the plant is property of the denomination, not just Westminster. The dispute touches church union talks with the Northern church and raises ownership questions for church property. Frank M. Akers Jr. spoke for Westminster, arguing ownership is a civil matter, not ecclesiastical.
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Atlanta
Presbytery
Assembly
Eesul
Presbyterian Church
U. S
Stid- Akon
Eye Donts For Factory Workers Adverts Lavoptite
An old style ad promises eye care tips for workers and promotes Lavoptite as a remedy. It mentions warnings about eye strain, poor light, dust exposure, and features a curious claim of 36 years success and availability at all drug stores.
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Phomnanda Pratee Ff
Pierce- Drake wedding party feted in Donalsonville
In Donalsonville on June 20, members of the Pierce- Drake wedding party attended an al fresco dinner party at the home of Mr and Mrs L R Robinson. About 40 guests, including out of town relatives and friends, were present amid white and yellow decor.
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Bartow Saunders
Bredd y Street Note Promotes Wedding Assistant Visit
Readable fragments invite visitors from Be ed to be for a wedding prep event. The bridge groom’s assistant welcomes guests and invites attendance at the street gathering.
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Broddy
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