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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1922
Page
1
Brewton Parker Institute announces fall term opening Tuesday September 5 with dormitories ready September 4 for boarding pupils. Canvass led by A M Gates president and W H C Dudley athletics director boosts enrollment as freshman course added, faculty expanded, and building repairs completed.
Hemstitching and picoting offered with all thread furnished. Prices 8 and 10 cents per yard. Mrs. R. M. Stanley operates at Vidalia Hardware Co. Store Vidalia Georgia.
The Toombs Superior Court met under Judge R N Harceman with a light docket. Divorce cases and verdicts were handled before adjournment and speeches by local candidate A O Blalock were heard. The two oclock session included the Lee Curry case with a motion for a new trial citing a juror related to the defendant.
Mr. J B Tyre county demonstration agent returned from Savannah with Chester Moxley Jefferson Godowns Lewis Ricks and Carl T Johnson Montgomery County boys who attended the district stock judging contest held Monday They earned unusually high marks reflecting their careful training They were joined by District Agent J F Hart of Dublin Details will follow The hog raising and grading practice prepares the boys for future success and the county is to be congratulated on their showing
Judge R N Hardeman plans final campaign stops in Toombs county with speaking dates at Cedar Crossing September 6 at 5 p m Ohoopee September 7 at 5 p m and Vidalia September 8 at 8 p m at city hall voters of the county are invited to attend including both men and women.
The Leon Moye Medical Society held its monthly gathering at the Elberta Hotel in Lyons on August 24. Drs. Aaron Odom Mercer Thompson Palmer Meadows Harris Camp attended. Dr. Rivers presided. They examined summer diarrhoea in children and the rising diphtheria mortality despite antitoxine use, noting diet education and selective vaccination strategies.
Judge Hardeman denied a new trial for Lee Curry citing insufficient evidence of juror bias. The ruling moves the case back to the Supreme Court for a third time, as details emerge during press time.
The 1922 23 athletic season promises stronger squads at B P I with returning players Olin and Truman Stubbs Jean Smith and McSwain plus heavier Stubbs. Splint Stafford and Otto Tate expected to contend for spots. Football shows depth and a Thanksgiving Armistice schedule with strong opponents. Captain Harrison returns for baseball with Blount Smith Leggett McSwain Lon Smith Red Spivey Lee McRae and Neil Gillis aiding coaching.
MRS. L. C. GLISSON advertises hemstitching and picoting with all thread furnished. Prices are 8c and 10c per yard. Located at D. C. Harris' Store.
Atlanta Ga The Georgia School of Technology expects record enrollment next year with 1750 students projected by registrar Hugh H Caldwell as applications exceed capacity and last year’s 1673 figure excludes special students night classes and the School of Commerce
Doctors enjoyed a sumptuous feast hosted by Drs. Aaron and Odom at the Elberta Hotel. The next Society meeting will be at Soperton Georgia on the third Wednesday in September to discuss kidney diseases.
A thirty member Augusta Chamber of Commerce delegation traveled by special Georgia and Florida train visiting Vidalia Kiwanis Club breakfast at New Vidalia Hotel and touring Magnolia Dairy Farm Lyons and Richmond McArthur Duroc Farm Riley. They planned to extend to Douglas Moultrie Quitman and Valdosta with talks to promote Augusta trade.
The consolidation of Seward Uvalda and CharlotTe districts with an overwhelming vote moves toward forming a single district. Trustees will be elected, followed by a bond election to fund a modern building, replacing small local schools to meet future educational needs.
Col. Frank H. Saffold candidate for Judge of the Middle Circuit will address voters at Vidalia city hall Saturday morning at 10 30 detailing his platform and plans if elected. Emanuel county leader Jesse Thompson Sr endorses Saffold urging support.
A revival series begins Sunday morning September 3 at 11 o clock at the Church of Christ in McGregor with two sermons and dinner. Evening services run each night at 8 30 led by J Bedford Beck inviting all to attend.
Vidalia hosts the 1st District Masons convention with sessions on Wednesday September 6 and Thursday September 7. The program includes addresses by Past Grand Masters Geo M Napier and Robert J Travis, educational talks, and social events such as a barbecue and theatre party.
John W. Poe of Vidalia was badly hurt Thursday morning when a horse he was driving bolted through the Vidalia Tobacco Warehouse. He jumped from the buggy, breaking an arm and spraining an ankle, and was taken to Vidalia Hospital for treatment.
Toombs county girls and Montgomery county boys competed in Savannah bread making and stock judging events. Tattnall county girls won bread making while Candler county boys won stock judging. County agents Tyre and Mrs Thorpe accompanied teams. winners advance to Atlanta and then Chicago for national contests.
William R. Johnson aged 67 died Tuesday at his daughter's home Mrs F M Aften. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 30 p m conducted by Rev B R Anderson. Interment in Pine Crest cemetery. He is survived by his daughter and two sons.
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