Thomas Countian Sanders recalls Scopes trial with Philadelphia cast
Merrillville resident William H. Sanders 67 recalls witnessing the Scopes money trial era. He describes the 1925 Dayton events, the courtroom drama, and behind the scenes roles he observed with the Tawhrnce Players and later the Philadelphia production Inherit the Wind. He notes the carnival atmosphere, the crowd, and the cast including Larry Gates and Luther Adler shaping the tale.
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William H. Sanders
Merrillville
John B. Kelly
Sanders
Thomas Countian
Tawhrnce
Dayton
Clarence Sarrow
William Jennings Bryan
Scopes
Mr. Sanders
Larry Gates
Bryan
Darrow
Luther Adler
Admitted To Hospital From Thomasville Area
Among Archbold Memorial Hospital admissions were Mrs W R Milton James H Connell and eight year old William Gary Carnline. Also admitted were Miss Betty Lee Watson Mrs Mary J Matthews Harvey T Fowler Caren Marie Scott Carol Yvonne Cox Mrs Wallace E Tanner Norwood A Bishop. Mrs Sara Willingham entered Vereen Memorial Hospital and Mrs J H Harvey left.
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Thomasville
Archbold Memorial Hospital
W. R. Milton
James H. Connell
William Gary Carnline
Betty Lee Watson
Mary J. Matthews
Meigs
Harvey T. Fowler
Cairn
Caren Marie Scott
Boston
Carol Yvonne Cox
Quitman
Wallace E. Tanner
Perry, Fla
Norwood A. Bishop
Climax
Sara Willingham
Vereen Memorial Hospital
Moultrie
J. H. Harvey
Coolidge
Miss Mount Attends NEA Convention in Atlantic City
Miss Julia Mount of Pavo represents the Thomasville Teachers Assn at the National Education Association convention in Atlantic City this week. She teaches seventh grade at MacIntyre Park Junior High and has 11 years with the city schools faculty and serves as acting delegate and TTA vice-president. She expects to return July 8.
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Julia Mount
Pavo
Thomasville Teachers Assn
National Education Assn
Atlantic City
Mount
MacIntyre Park
TTA
Miss Katie Rawls Recovers After Major Heart Surgery
Miss Katie Rawls of Ochlochnee recuperates at University Hospital Birmingham after a major heart surgery during the week of June 12. She hopes to return home soon. Dr. and Mrs. C. J. Reilly of Eustis Florida visit Thomasville at Hotel Scott. Myers Florida visitors arrive to see their parents and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Chastain. The Rev. Mr. Minschen is
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Katie Rawls
Ochlochnee
University Hospital
Birmingham
C. J. Reilly
Eustis. Fla
Thomasville
Scott
Myers
Mrs Stringer Using Gifts In New Home
Mrs Stringer the former Lindawavon Garang of Cand will settle into a completed and furnished home on the Thomasville highway after returning from a Florida wedding trip. About 45 guests attended a Reno Community Center shower at which gifts were given. prior to the wedding a kitchen shower was hosted by Miss Garlands friends, with gifts of china and kitchenware and refreshments served.
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Cairo
Jarrett Fred Stringer
Florida
Thomasville Highway
Stringer
Lindawavon Garang
Cand
Ralph Garland
Leland Garland
Ella Hopkins
James Vick
Onis Bryant
Paul Allen
Reno
Knapps Host Supper for Bridal Couple Ahead of Florida Wedding
Mr and Mrs Forrest Knapp hosted an al fresco cookout and family supper on Moultrie Road honoring Miss Barbara King and Joseph Knapp. The couple will wed Sunday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Guests included multiple King and Knapp family members and local friends.
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Forrest Knapp
Barbara King Andoseph Knapp
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Knapp
Moultrie Road
Green Acres HD Club Holds Working Meet
Green Acres Home Demonstration Club held an all day work session Monday producing 40 bed caddies for Milledgeville State Hospital and viewing a prize scrapbook. Mrs J C Turk guided the bed caddy project while Mrs M Vogt’s scrapbook won second in a state wide contest at Rock Eagle. The club received red ribbon. Grady County club won first place.
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Green Acres HD Club
Green Acres Home Demonstration Club
Milledgeville State Hospital
J. C. Turk
Milledgeville
M. Vogt
Rock Eagle
Vogt
Grady County
Willis Thompson
Patsy E Smith to Wed William B Davis in Cairo
Miss Patsy Elaine Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Smith of Cairo will wed William Berrien Davis son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Davis of Cairo. The couple plan a August 6 ceremony at 4 PM at the Smith home near Pine Park with relatives and friends invited.
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Patsy E. Smith
W.B. Davis
Alvin Monroe Smith
Cairo
Patsy Elaine
William Berrien Davis
Hugh Augustus Davis
Pine Park
Smith Lave
Patsy Smith
William Davis
Women Jurors Split Verdict Draws From Atlanta Lawyers
Atlanta lawyers split on preferring women jurors with some praising their diligence and facts focus while others accuse women of fashion interest or calculating responses. Judge Claude D. Shaw notes women make fine jurors and many quotes were requested off the record.
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Atlanta
Claude D. Shaw
Miller Wedding Links Decatur to Atlanta Residency
Mr and Mrs David Jackson Miller plan to live in Atlanta after their June 25 wedding at Clairmont Hills Baptist Church in Decatur. The bride Miss Peggy Sue Thrailkill is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James A Cleveland of Decatur. the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs William Jennines. The ceremony featured nuptial music by John Jones and Roger Chastain, with Nancy Tarrar as maid of honor.
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David Jackson Miller
Atlanta
Daytona Beach
Florida
Miller
Peggy Sue Thrailkill
James A. Cleveland
Decatur
Wre
William Jennines
Wille
Thornevile
Ray Finnett O. May
Clairmont Hills Baptist Church
John Jones
Roger Chastain
Nancy Tarrar
Gaile W. Liams
Linda Ray Thes
Joe Thraskill
John Grier
Ralph Dorsett
Walter Whitehead
Valdosta
Birth of Son Michael Lee Wasden in Thomasville
Mr. and Mrs Homer Lee Wasden receive congratulations on the birth of their son Michael Lee Wasden at Archbold Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, June 27. Mrs Wasden is the former Miss Brena Martin. The ceremony featured pink orchid arrangements and attendees included Judy Chief, Anne Bradley, Dottie Harrison, Kay Williams, Gloria Williams, and guests from Birmingham, Donalsonville, and Glennville.
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Homer Lee Wasden HI
Thomasville
Michael Lee
Archbold Memorial Hospital
Wasden
Brena Martin
Judy Chief
Anne Bradley Dottie Harrison
Kay Williams
Gloria Williams
Dane Harris
Joe Knapp
Birmingham
Ralph Bowen
Donalsonville
George King
Glennville
Ochlochnee Dinner Fetes Family Group
Mr. and Mrs Irvine DD Singletary entertained their brothers and sisters at a family dinner in Ochlochnee Thursday. Assisting were Mr. and Mrs Len D. Singletary as the group enjoyed the gathering with attendees from Meigs Cairo Pelham and Macon.
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Ochlochnfee
Irvine DD Singletary
Ochlochnee
Len D. Singletary
B. E. Singletary
Ida Pilcher
Lilly Ruth Singletary
Meigs
Roscoe L. Singletary
Herbert Kemp
Pelham
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Thomas Countian Law Scopes Trial
Playhouse Company
Philadelphia
Miss Mount
NEA
Mrs. Stringer
Knapps
A. Powell
A C Palin
W. C Brown Jr
Miss King
William King
Jimmy Kasynski
Beaumont
Tex
Charles King
Bakersfield
Calif
Laura Pearson
Baxley
Ronald Warn
Tampa
Arthur Knapp
J. L. Cason
Palin
Durwood Jones
Cecil Lawhorne
FD H
Birdwood Collee
Graham
College
Jay Wing Jr
Charlotte, Noe
J .D. Matthews
Carthape, NG
Miss Smith
Cairo High School
Groom-Elect
Mutual Farmers Exchange
Owen Pharmacy
Jackson
Madison
By Kathryn Johnson
Are
Falcon
Geneva Parramore Groover
Boston Baptist Church
Lynn West
W. F. Freeman
Penn Riwats
Mrs. Miller
Valley Lives
Mrs Cleve
Chase
Stork Club
Napoleon
Keoe* Ay
Jerry Lews
Peccecand, Cartes
South Broad ST
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