Adam Matthews dies at 80 in Georgia loss after stroke
Friends report the death of Adam Matthews on Friday June 12 1936 after a paralysis stroke. Born in South Carolina he moved to Georgia about forty years ago and lived in Thomas County most of that time. He rests at Pleasant Grove cemetery near Barwick with grandsons as pallbearers. He leaves a wife five daughters and three sons and many relatives. Rev Parrish of Barwick led services and he was a longtime member of Trulight Church. He leaves numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Adam Matthews
South Carolina
Georgia
Thomas County
Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Barwick
A. J. Matthews
Odioe Matthews
Douglas Matthews
Elmer Matthews
George Branch
Willie B. Yansley
Ivy Cannon
Parrish
Trulight Church
Adam Catthews
H. R. Haddock
Boston
A. A. Cook
Dixie, Ga
J. R. Dixon
Lamont
Fla
Daisy Parson
Havana
Oscar Teate
Vero Beach
Frank Matthews
Charlie Matthews
Tampa
Lonnie Matthews
Plant City
Coward
S. C
A. H. Watson
T. 3. Watson
Ala
Lafayette
T. J. Watson
Mr. Wallace
Mr. Watson
Watson
Mary Frank Watson
Harvard Tipton Watson
Mary Ann
Eamily Watson
Thomasville Public Schools complete faculty for 1936-37
Superintendent B B Broughton announced the 1936 37 Thomasville Public Schools faculty is set with new teachers in elementary and high school departments. He notes salary levels threaten efficiency without greater state support, and urges higher Georgia funding as Florida spends more. Century Plant in bloom expected near 309 West Clay. Obituary notices detail A H Watson’s fatal Lafayette crash and family updates. Bishop Gerald P O Hara to visit Thomasville June 1 1936 with reception and installation plans for Father Sheehan.
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Thomasville
Broughton
Georgia
Florida
Georgia Education Association
States
District of Columbia
West Clay Street
Gerald P. O'Hara
Savannah
Rosemary Inn
Bishop O'Hara
Piney Woods Lodge I O O F Meeting Tonight
Notice to members of Piney Woods Lodge I O O F that a regular meeting is held tonight at 8:30. All members urged to attend and visiting brothers welcome. A Rosolio, N. G. HLZY McLeod, Secretary.
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ODD Fellows
Piney Woods Lodge
A. Rosolio
N. G. Hlzy McLeod
Clergy Careers Highlight Regional Assignments
The article traces Rev Thomas Sheehans Savannah birth and priestly path from St Charles Barrome to St Joseph Yonkers and Savannah Cathedral. It notes his ordination and service as assistant pastor in Savannah and Albany Georgia before becoming pastor at St Josephs Washington and manager of St Josephs Orphanage. It also reports Rev Freeman Parkers acceptance of the Tifton Presbyterian Church pastorate after Columbia Seminary graduation.
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Thomas Sheehan
Savannah
Father Sheehan
St. Charles Barrome
Catonsville
St. Joseph’s Seminary
Yonkers
N. Y
Sheehan
Michael J. Keyes
D. D
St. Theresa’s Church
Albany
Georgia
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's Orphanage
Washington
Freeman Parker
Tifton
Macon
Columbia Seminary
Decatur
Tifton Presbyterian Church
Nelson Parker
Wesley Bible Class Plans Watermelon and Cantaloupe Cutting
Wesley Bible Class members and families will hold a watermelon and cantaloupe cutting Thursday at Roc Sprigs. The gathering starts at six o clock with prompt attendance requested. J M Golden serves as president and the officers urge full participation.
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Wesley
Roc
J. M. Golden
Meigs Camp Woodmen Event Honors State Manager Fabin
The Meigs Camp No.157 Woodmen of the World and Woodmen Circle meet at the Community House at 8:30 p m tomorrow with a program honoring H C Fabin Georgia W O W State Manager. Fabin will speak as music readings and short talks are offered and all members are invited.
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Meigs
Woodmen of the World
Woodmen
H. C. Fabin
Georgia
Fabin
All Kiwanis Night Observed by Local Members
Local Kiwanis members joined nationwide All Kiwanis Night with 1897 clubs in the U S and Canada meeting simultaneously. Harper Gatton address read by radio, local club hearing remarks by Roy Hill Joe Berger and others. A round table on absentee members was planned and a fish fry discussed. A separate note reports J B Williams injured in a road wreck near Metcalfe Road.
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Kiwanis
United States
Canada
Harper Gatton
Kiwanis International
Washington D. C
Bill Gravely
Legion Nome
Arch Lacy
Charlie Pittman
Charlie Reilly
Washington
Arthur Clary
Thomasville
Roy Hill
Joe Berger
Arthr Clark
Charlie McKinnon
Tom Vana
Thomasville- Monticelo
Stamp Committee
Roy Sconghorn
Russell Hotel
Teat
Farry Feinberg
Revival services at Oak Hill Church near Thomasville
Revival services start next Sunday at Oak Hill Methodist Church four miles from Thomasville on Hall road with 4 PM Sunday and 8 30 PM nightly sessions all week. Rev R E Brown pastor leads services and invites all to attend.
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Oak Hill Methodist Church
Thomasville
Hall Road
R. E. Brown
Judge George Johns Heads Georgia Prison Board
Judge George A. Johns of Winder became chairman of the Georgia prison commission. Clement Evans Rainey was sworn in as a new member, succeeding his father on the board. Judge V. S. Stanley succeeded Johns as vice chairman. Rainey also runs the Dawson News.
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NEW Prison Board
Young Rainey
Atlanta
George A. Johns
Winder
State Prison Commission
Clement [Evans Rainey
V. S. Stanley
Johns
Clifford Walker
Rainey
Er. L. Rainey
Dawson
Two Men Die as Auto Hits Train in Atlanta Crossing
In Atlanta Georgia two unidentified men were killed when their car collided with a Southern Railway train at a crossing. The vehicle was demolished and hurled down a 30 foot embankment. One man died at once and the other in an ambulance en route to a hospital.
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Atlanta
Southern Railway
Fortson Headquarters Opened in Athens
Athens Ga June 23 headquarters established for Judge Blanton Fortson of Athens nominated for governor by the Weltner Convention of Free Democrats in Macon. Tate Wright of Athens in charge. Fortson attends Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia and will announce his campaign speech details later.
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Bainbridge
Marvin Griffin
Ko Bryan
Democratic Executive Committee
J. E. Cox
Camilla
Athens
Blanton Fortson
Weltner
Free Democrate
Macon
Tate Wright
Judge Fortson
Philadelphia
Weather Report for Thomaevile Ga June 23 1936
Mostly cloudy with possible showers tonight. Wednesday partly cloudy with a high around the previous day’s peak. Observation notes show 0.95 inches of rain for the period and 2.95 inches since the start of the month.
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Thomaevile
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