250 Georgia Kiwanis members to attend Chicago convention
The Georgia District Kiwanis International reports 250 attendees from Georgia for the Kiwanis International Convention in Chicago June 29 to July 3. Sixty clubs are represented with 68 clubs in the district expected to send delegates. District Governor Paul L. Miles of Metter leads the group, traveling by special train from Atlanta June 28 at 7 10 PM.
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Georgia
Kiwanis International
Metter
Chicago
Paul L. Miles
Atlanta
Kiwanis Club
Albany
Morrison
Spat
L. C. Anderson
Charles Linker
Bill Lawrence
United States
Canada
Alaska
Yukon Territory
Hawaii
Kiwanis
Henry C. Heinz
Mark A. Smith
Hamilton Holt
Macon
I Fs Oggoot
Veterans Testing Center Moultrie Announces GED Test for WWII Vets
The Veterans Testing Center at Moultrie High School Ga invites World War II veterans who lack a high school diploma to take a general education development test. A passing score earns a diploma from their school or a state certificate. The July 1 1947 exam is at 9 AM, cost is $2.50, bring discharge papers, and advance letter not required.
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State Department of Education
State Department
Moultrie
Moultrie High School
Thomasville Shrine Club Meeting Set For Friday Night
The regular monthly meeting of the Thomasville Shrine Club will be at Shrine Club House on lower Cairo Road Friday June 27 at 8 30 P M All members urged to attend refreshments will be served Mr Roland Wilson formerly with Manry Iron Works about 15 years now with us handles Welding Mr J F Brogdon formerly with Manry Iron Works now employed by us will assist with machine work Thompson Foundry and Machine Co Thomasville Ga
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Thomasville Shrine Club
Shrine Club
Lower
Cairo Road
Roland Wilson
Manry Iron Works
J. F. Brogdon
Thompson Foundry & Machine Co
Thomasville
Georgia Press Association plans deluxe August junket to Havana
The Georgia Press Association will sponsor a deluxe trip from Savannah to Miami to Havana August 9 through 15 with optional companions. The old Roosevelt Shrine at Warm Springs has been dedicated and opened to the public, drawing thousands to view the Little White House.
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Georgia Press Association
The
Savannah
Miami
Havana
Roosevelt
Warm Springs
White House
Local Social News Highlights: Visits, Births and Travel
Mrs E E Rehberg and daughter Thelma visited relatives in Zephyr Hills and Lakeland. Ernest Rehberg and children returned from a Tampa Lakeland vacation. Miss Daisy Neel guest of sister Ivy Rabin in Waycross. Miss Marie Reichert home from Cocoa and Vero Beach. Ann Thomas recuperating after spinal operation at Archbold hospital. Mr and Mrs Richard J Nelson announce birth of son June 24 at Archbold hospital. Mrs J P Lardner and Margaret visit with Mrs C H Young in town. Kiwanis delegation to Chicago international convention from Atlanta. Preston Woodrow Miller Jr born at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Mary Alice Griner Miller is mother.
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Daisy Neel
Mrs
Ivy Rabin
Ann Thomas
Archbold Hospital
Richard J. Nelson
Preston Miller
Preston Woodrow Miller, Jr
Archbold Memorial Hospital
Miller
Mary Alice Griner
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday Night
The Thom asville Alcoholics Anonymous group will hold a meeting Tuesday night July first with a speaker from Tallahassee. An earlier Friday night notice was a misprint, a sponsor member said and urged public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcoholic Anonymous
Thomasville
Tallahassee
Tacky Party And Dance At Legion Post 222
A June 24 Tacky Party and dance hosted by American Legion Post 222 and the Auxiliary drew a large crowd in costumes grotesque and humorous. Oscar Hughes and his orchestra provided music, prizes honored unique dancing pairs, and Mrs. Ernest Stewart drew crowds as a gypsy fortune teller.
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American Legion Post No. 222
Oscar Hughes
Ernest Stewart
Mary Julia Atkinson
Thomasville
E. H. Frederic
Caldwell
Melvin’ Darby
Post Club
Tom Whiddon
Conradi
Mesdames Dollar
Mrs Athley Lindsey Joiner Died At Her Home Near Pavo
Mrs Athley Lindsey Joiner died yesterday afternoon at her home near Pavo after several months illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 at the Salem Baptist church with Rev T W McConnell officiating. Survivors include Fulton Curtis Grady Joiner and Evie Joiner of Pavo and others. She was born in Dooly county October 9 1859 as Ashley Lindsey and had lived in Pavo about 37 years.
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Athley Lindsey Joiner
Pavo
Salem Baptist Church
T. W. McConnell
Messrs
P. W. Reddick
Perry Hall
Z. F. Cooper
Carl McMillen
Hugh Alderman
James Matthews
Joiner
Doolyounty
Ashley Lindsey
Girl Scout Camp Programs at Thomas County Youth Camp
Brownies run July 16 to 19 at four dollars. Brownies July 20 to 23. Scouts July 23 to August 6 at twelve dollars per week. Camp held at Thomas County Youth Camp.
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Thomas County
Swimming Safely at Girl Scout Camp
The Thomasville Local Council of Girl Scouts outlines strict safety measures for camp swimming. A beginners area is roped off with age groups of twelve, Red Cross life savers on duty, a dedicated life boat, buddy system, and 30 minute sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Girl Scouts
Red Cross
Hour of Prayer at Dawson Street Methodist Church
The regular midweek Hour of Prayer at the Dawson Street Baptist Church begins at 8 o clock tonight. The study covers Acts 6 with Pastor L. Eight Davis answering questions. Bring Bible and friends. Following prayer, choir practice for all choir members. Visitors welcome each Thursday at 8 pm in informal services.
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Dawson Street Baptist Church
Davis
L. Eight
Joe Sampson Visits Notable Mediterranean Ports
Seaman Second Class Joe T. Sampson, son of Mr and Mrs J T Sampson of 125 East Clay St Thomasville Ga, serves aboard the destroyer USS Garnard with the Atlantic Fleet. He visited Naples Venice Alexandria and Cairo among other Mediterranean ports during his duty assignment.
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Naples
Venice
Alexandria
Cairo
Mediterranean
Joe T. Sampson
USN
J. T. Sampson
East Clay St
Thomasville
Gainard
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Kiwanis Int
Hubby
Paulette Goddard
Fred Macmurray
Macdonald Carey
Aileen Whelan
Metro News
Anita Louise
Lloyd Corrigan
Michael Duane
Robert Scott
Brooks Stevens
Veterans Testing Center At
Thomasville Shrine
Broad & Jefferson
Colonial Hotel and Dining Room
Waffle Irons Electric
T. A. Futch Howe
Thomasville, Ga
Truman
Lewis
Congress
George
NRA
Altho
E. E. Rehberg
Thelma
Zephyr Hills
Fla
Lakeland
Ernest Rehberg
Tampa
Marie Reichert
Cocoa
Vero Beach
Florida
J. P. Lardner
Margaret
C. H. Young
Lardner
Alcoholics Anonymous
T. A. Futch
Henry
Pepin
Broad St. Thomasville, Ga
Legion Post 222
Dawson St. Methodist Church
Joe Sampson
Gorttey
Onvo
Thomas
Rexall
Men’s Department
Eisenberg Cosmetic
Eisenberg
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