High school girls' wardrobe aid for low income families
Martha D. Dinwiddie described a project to aid families earning under $500 yearly by providing durable, low cost clothing. The kit includes two day costumes and a dress outfit costing about 25 cents a yard overall, with home sewing from scrap materials and simple patterns to extend wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kago
Inmcht
Artha D. Dinwiddie
M Security Administration
E Rock
Ark
American Homeomics Association
Gui Coast
Senator George hopes Soviets do better after Russia lines
Atlanta June 25 The Soviet army will do much better once it withdraws to the old lines of Russia says Senator George of the senate foreign relations committee. He cautions there is no telling how the Germany Russia war ends. George travels with Senator Richard Russell aboard the train bearing Senator Pat Harrison home to Gulfport Mississippi. He hopes no new finance chairman will be named soon and that Harrison staff stays on for the tax bill. Barkley is ill and no action should occur until his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Russia
I’. George
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Germany
Georgia
Richard Russell
Pat Harrison
Washington
Gulfport
Miss. George
Senate Finance Committee
Harrison
Barkley
Farm exhibit showcases recycled outfits from stray materials
Miss Dinwiddie notes a girl buys a coat about every two years costing 6 to 7 dollars. The reversills coat at 3.18 dollars is seen as longer lasting. The Farm Security Administration will distribute sample costumes to every county agent to spread the economies of the experiment.
Randolph Fort Addresses Bainbridge Rotary on The Four Freedoms
Randolph Fort of the University of Alabama spoke at the Bainbridge Rotary Club on The Four Freedoms freedom of speech worship assembly and press. He urged individuals to claim these rights and cited southern violations before noting plans for July programs and a forthcoming convention report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
Randolph Fort
University of Alabama
Bainbridge Rotary Club
Reuben Reynolds
Fort
E. F. Vickers
Rotary Internaional
Denver
Colorado
Vance Custer
Cheney ‘Griffin
Dr. W. &. Wilkinson
Gene Cox
B. J. Tyson
Dick Beasley
T. L.smith
Joe Ariano
Barranquilla
Colombia
J. M. Simmons
J. H. Randolph, Jr
Tallahassee
Roy Jones
Miss Martha Ward Honored By Mrs Parker
Bainbridge June 25 One of the delightful social affairs complimenting Miss Martha Ward who will be bride of James Blakely on July 6 was the Coca Cola party yesterday morning at home of Mrs Ellington F Parker on West street Roses and mixed garden flowers decorated rooms The hostess served coca colas and hors doeuvres Those invited included Miss Martha Ward Constance Roberts Juliette Lane Laurene Powell Clea Barber and Mesdames Led Crossdn J E Ward L W Willis B J Willis J E B Willis Rawleigh Rollins W T Roberts W S Porter Lee Parker and William Cliett
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
Martha Ward
James Blakely
Ellington F. Parker
West Street
Bridge Party Honors Mrs. E W Smith in Bainbridge
Mrs. BE Parker hosted a bridge party at her West street home in Bainbridge to honor Mrs. E W Smith of Montgomery. Guests enjoyed sandwiches and Coca Colas between rubber games, with Mrs. B J Willis winning high and the honoree receiving a guest prize. Attendees included Mrs. J W Smith, Mrs. Penny Waite, Mrs. Cheney Griffin, Mrs. Gordon Jester, Mrs. Tnuise Wheat, Mrs. E J Willis, Mrs. V S Porter, and Mrs. Baxter Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
BE. H. Parker
West Street
E W. Smith
Montgomery
Penny Waite
B. J. Willis
Mesdames 3
W. Smith
Cheney Griffin
Gordon Jester
Tnuise Wheat
E. J. Willis
V. S. Porter
Baxter Williams
Brides-Elect Entertained at the Simmons Lodge
Bainbridge June 25. Mrs. John Simmons hosted a spend-the-day party at her Oldfield lodge for Miss Elizabeth O Neal and Miss Martha Ward whose upcoming marriages are highlighted events. Activities included motorboat riding and games with a noon luncheon. Place cards formed a puzzle with Mrs Rawleigh Rollins winning the first prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
John Mr. Simmons
Oldfield
Fla
Elizabeth O'Neal
Martha Ward
Rawleigh Rollins
E. J. Tyson
Cleo Barber
Florence Lane
Clara Wimberly
Mesdames E. J. Tyson, Jr
A. B. Conger
Edwin Warner
Janis &. Ward
Ramsey Simmons
Jack Simmons
Tallahassee
Bainbridge Personal News Highlights
Bainbridge June 25 Mrs Leo Crosson of Charlotte N C visits parents Rev and Mrs James E Ward Mr and Mrs Joe Phillips of Ho eansville Ga visit father Mr Ben Lewis Mrs B W Smith of Montgomery is mentioned next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
Leo Crosson
Charlotte
N. C
James E. Ward
Joe Phillips
Hoeansville
Ben Lewis
B. W. Smith
Montgomery
Marriages at Meigs Double Ceremony for Alligood Daughters
Miss Sara Nelle Alligood wed Mr. L C Turner and Miss Ouida Alligood married Mr. Grover Cleveland Snipes in a double ceremony conducted by Rev. S O Thomas at his home on June 14. The brides, daughters of Mrs. C S Alligood, wore robin eggs blue and powder blue gowns respectively. Both brides attended Meigs High School and worked in Pelham. grooms Mr. Turner and Mr. Snipes are stationed at Fort Benning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Aligood
Aligood
Mr. Alligood
Meigs
Meigs High School
Pelham
Mr. Snipes
Guy Snipes
Snipes
Mr. Turner
Fort Benning
Meigs Residents Note Visits and Travel in Nearby Towns
Meigs residents and relatives are mentioned in a string of social notes. Several shopped in Thomasville on Friday afternoon, while others visited Camilla, Albany, Pelham, and Cairo. Names include Mrs. Thom as A. Jones, Miss Lougenia Davis, Mrs. Lilly Mae Cochran, Miss Suzanne Willis, and Mr. Weldon Willis, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Meigs
Thomas A. Jones
Jerry Davis
Lougenia Davis
Virginia Jones
Thomasville
Albert Smith
L. Z. Folmer
Pelham
Meigs
Jim Moree
Norman Wilkes
Bobby
Camilla
Joe Hill Hurst
Baby
Albany
Winston Willis
T. K. Davis
Atlanta
Manning
Emory Stevens
John Atkinson
Cairo
Hammond Braswell
Vanore
Tenn
Miss Peggie Louise Boutwell
Paul Harden
Weldon Willis
Joe Morgan
Fire Hits Hamlin Business District
Garfield Pauley and Ward Smith faced luck in reverse as a $15,000 blaze engulfed Hamlin's business area. Pauley had just moved his business across the street the day before, while Smith had renewed the insurance on the damaged building the day prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlin
W. Va
Garfield Pauley
Ward Smith
Pauley
Grollman Family Back From New Orleans to California Visit
Mr Joseph Grollman Mrs Harry Grollman and Miss Flor ence and Gean Grollman return from New Orleans with Mrs Joseph Grollman and young daughter planning to travel to Los Angeles to visit relatives. Harry Grollman accompanies his son home after a stay in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ala
Penny Waite
Joseph Grollman
Harry Grollman
Florence
Gean Grollman
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Calif
California
Lions Club Plans Important Meeting in Bainbridge
The Lions Club urges all members to attend a regular meeting on Friday at 14 15 at the Gilbert Hotel. An election of officers will be held and a significant business session is planned. Attendance is deemed essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
Lions Club
Gilbert Hotel
Fish and Game Programs Boost Wildlife Release in Dixie
Officials in Alabama and neighboring states report extensive fish and wildlife propagation. Federal and state hatcheries stocked millions of fry and fingerlings, with Alabama alone delivering 2.6 million in hatcheries and distributing dozens of deer and quail across multiple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Dixie
Southeastern
Alabama
Ben C. Morgan
Tennessee River
Warrior
Coosa
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Mississippi
Fish and Wildlife Service
Tennessee
Blackberries Turn Southwest Georgia Crop Into Cash
In Baxley a southwest Georgia winery harvests wild blackberries as a profitable by product. Farmers including Harry County sellers report large early sales exceeding 15 000 pounds, with berries processed into wines and some canned for pies and desserts. Rolling stores and country shops facilitate picking for tenants and sharecroppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Pickle Baxley
South Georgia
Southwest Georgia
Harry County
Civil War veterans debate Europe war and current conflict
Gettysburg reporters note three Pennsylvania Civil War veterans share views on the European war. A. T. Anderson says stay out. Alfred Gabrio urges entering to defend democracy. J. S. Chapman hedges, compares to a baseball game yet supports aid to Britain. All advocate stronger navy and defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
A. T. Anderson
Grand Army of the Republic
Washington
Pennsylvania
Wbte
Alfred Gabrio
Hazleton
Grant
J. S. Chapman
Scranton
United States
Chapman
Great Britain
Clear Skies Return After Southeast Showers End
The Associated Press reports clear skies push back a five day southeast showery area bringing beneficial rains to dozens of cities and farming communities. Temperatures reach into the 90s across many southern cities with scattered showers returning later in the week as forecasts call for continued dry conditions to aid crops in the drought-stricken region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Georgia Power Company
K. W.H
Atlantic Coast
Atlanta
Macon
Wilmington
Alabama
Mississippi
Georgia
Jacksonville
Fla
Mobile
Ala
Nashville
Memphis
Vicksburg
Miss
Meridian
New Orleans
Miami
Savannah
Aurelian Defeats Zenobia at Homs Rail Center
In a historical note the Syrian rail hub of Homs is cited as the battlefield where Emperor Aurelian defeated Queen Zenobia of Palmyra in the third century A D. The account frames Homs as a strategic city in late ancient warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homs
Syria
Aurelian
Zenobia
Palmyra
Bold Springs Homecoming Feasts Amid Weather’s Wake
The Bold Springs homecoming drew many locals despite poor skies. Rev J O Akin of Metcalf led services and Jesse Hurst of Sylvester gave a talk. Aldredge White of Hinesville visited family. the Drews of Florida and the Thompsons of Arbor Dale weekended with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Akin
Metcalf
Jesse Hurst
Sylvester
Aldredge White
Hinesville
Henry White
Cull Drew
Florida
Tom Drew
Herrman Thompson
Arbor Dale
Farm pickers harvest for winery as season continues
Sacks and buckets are used by pickers who carry harvests to an assembly point. A winery representative sends a truck twice weekly to transport picked fruit to storage. The season stretches into late July. Farmers with idle land can profit if acres are protected from fire.
Local visitors call on Cairo area families over weekend
A page of social notes lists Mr and Mrs C B Boutwell and others visiting kin near Cairo. Hazel Akiiage from Woodland and Noah Carter's family also spent time with relatives. multiple stops at Atkinson Barrineau Barrett Halstead and Cogland households are noted across Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
C. B. Boutwell
M. J. Pearce
Cairo
J. R. Atkinson
Hazel Akiiage
Woodland
Kathlene Donaldson
Noah Carter
Dolphus Willis
Chasen
Roy Barrineau
M. C. Barrineau
L. T. Barrett
Pete Halstead
Lloyd Carter
Ida Sir Mary
Noah
Tor
Tess Wade
Thomasville
Tom _Cogland
T. J. , Cogland
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Seu Ae
Williams-Cochran Motor Co
Washington St
Thomasville, Ga
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Sen
George
HE. Upjohn
TOSCO
Rotary Meeting
Mrs
Parker
Simmons Lodge
Snipes—Allgood, Turner
Alligood
Double Wedding
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Fwo
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Goodyear Materials
Goodyear
Goodyear Service Store
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