Plant lice now attacking flue cured tobacco in Georgia
Valdosta Ga June 23 AP plant lice or aphids have developed a fondness for tobacco. The infestation covers many fields with spotted areas. Lowndes county agent R B Miller reports first appearance in the county after spreading from north Florida. The longer mild fall last year aided the population and the same sprays used on other crops are made from tobacco.
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Valdosta
Lowndes County
R. B. Miller
North
Florida
Lowndes
Miller
Flavywright Augustus Thomas Former Page Boy in Congress
Augustus Thomas once served as a page boy in Congress. The note records his early role in the federal legislative body and hints at subsequent events in his career.
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Flavywright
Augustus Thomas
Congress
Grady County conducts mass TB and VD tests
About 9,000 Grady Countians took free TB chest X rays and VD tests in a two week survey led by the Grady County Health Department with help from federal and state staff. The county was among Georgia's first to run mass screenings and the program moves next to Floyd County on July 9.
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Cairo
Grady
Grady County Health Department
Ieal
Georgia
Thomas County
Floyd
Rome
Japanese Navy Built Secret Underground Oil Stores Before World War II
The article reports that underground oil stores and reservoirs were constructed by the Japanese Navy prior to World War II. It notes strategic wartime preparations and the concealed nature of these facilities.
Meigs Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits and Recoveries
Meigs Georgia residents share news of health recoveries and hospital treatments. Local visitors include Mrs. Carter’s grandchildren from Tallahassee and Mr Greene from Pine Castle Florida. Also listed are moves to hospitals, home visits from Albany and Pelham residents, and several weekend guests.
District 4-H Achievement Meetings Set for July August
Six district 4-H club project achievement meetings will be held across Georgia in July and August. County winners in 20 projects compete for awards, with district winners attending the state 4-H club congress in the fall. Kathleen Weldon announces the schedule listing dates and sites from July 14 to August 2 in multiple regions.
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Athens
Georgia
Kathleen Weldon
Savannah Family Takes Short Trip Through Meigs Boston and Quitman
Children George Jr Elizabeth June and Sam of Savannah spent a few days this week visiting Meigs Boston and Quitman before a longer visit to Alabama. Jerry Davis W A Layton and W A Howell attended court in Thomasville Monday morning. Ray Kemp formerly of this place visited friends and handled business in town Monday. Mrs Lannis Nicholson and sons Wilkes and Lanny of Cairo guests of Mrs J Worling this week. Jerry Davis made a business trip to Pelham Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs J A Grant of Moultrie were Meigs visitors Wednesday.
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Howard-Perkle
Pelham
Charlie Smith
Macon
L. T. Vick
B. J. Carter
Carter
Elaine Belvin
Meigs
Elizabeth Wheeler
Thomasville
Government Hospital
Lake City
Fla
Wheeler
Noble Brightwell
Huntsville
Ala
Wm. Davis
Pat Johnson
Live Oak
G. E. Thomas
George, Jr
Elizabeth June
Sam
Savannah
Boston
Quitman
Alabama
Jerry Davis
W. A. Layton
W. A. Howell
Ray Kemp
Ocala
Lannis Nicholson and Sons
Wilkes and
Lanny
Cairo
Forrester Bridges Wedding Decorated In June Ceremony
Miss Patricia Forrester married Perry Lynfield Bridges Thursday evening June 19 at First Baptist Church Donalsonville. The ceremony featured music, floral arrangements, and a formal reception with family and friends. The couple will honeymoon in Florida.
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Donalsonville
Patricia Forrester
Clay Forrester
Perry Lynfield Bridges
Blakely
First Baptist Church
Ann Devecase Gainey
Thomasville
Don Bridges
Atlanta
Whitt M. Aiken
Bradley Bridges
Tifton
Frank Smith
Sasser
Charles Lee
West Palm Beach
Fla
Harold Rigsby
Carolyn Smith
Moultrie
Marianne Stein
Marion Stein
Clay S. Forrester
Virgil Oswald
T. M. Williams
Adel
Errace
Caroline Fain
Kady Richardson
L. J. Cawrt
M. T. Simmons
Eugenia Rich
Betty Jane Wilson
Johanne Walker
Paula Odom
Ouise Jones
Betty Jane Coleman
Vilna Odom
C. C. Foster
Ralph ‘Johnson
J. B. Gibson
Paul Shirgler
Earl Vilson
M. C. Fainer
Trys
J. W. Gibson
B. B. Darke
T. E. Roberts
Mirs
W. C. Rushing
L. Roberts
E. *. Stapleton
Fourth of July Sermon Delivered in Donalsonville
The Rev. L Clyde Harvard spoke at First Methodist in Donalsonville on June 22 about America’s history and founding ideals. He urged Americans to reflect on liberty, duty, and faith, noting past deliverances and the need to address issues of crime, delinquency, and broken homes.
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Donalsonville
L. Clyde Harvard
First Methodist Church
Sermon Proclaims Duty to Preserve Roots Against Communism
The Rev. Mr. Harvard urged the congregation to uphold the ideals of the founders and strengthen community spirituality to prevent destruction. He warned that without divine guidance, liberty and national greatness could fade, describing the sermon as one of the strongest ever heard.
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Harvard
Ile de France Reconverted for Luxury North Atlantic Service
The Ile de France is being reconverted after Normandy’s last voyage to France's empire. The 20 year old liner will carry 1300 passengers for luxury North Atlantic service. It has carried over a million travelers during its passenger and military careers and circled the globe 71 times.
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St. Nazaire
Normandy
North Atlantic
France
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