Old City Council Passes Bond Money Deposit Resolution
The outgoing council votes to place 15000 dollars left from the sewer bond issue in a two year deposit at 6 percent interest with Ideal Bank. Three thousand five hundred dollars may be spent for a new reservoir, with 30 days notice required to draw the funds. Mayor Jackson questions legality and warns of future borrowing costs. The reservoir project is postponed to spring under the incoming administration.
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Jackson
Mercer Couple Return From Savannah Concert
Dr and Mrs J E Mercer came back from Savannah on Tuesday to attend the McCormack concert.
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J- E. Mercer
Savannah
Haxing
Christmas Bazaar by Methodist Ladies Near Advance Office
The women of the Methodist church host a Christmas Bazaar in the church building beside the Advance office. Open nightly until 10. Dinners and lunches served Friday and Saturday with chicken, ham, turkey and oyster menus. Prices range from 10 to 60 cents per item, with various pies, coffee, and hot rolls.
Stewart heads Methodist board in first meeting
In the first meeting of the new conference year the Methodist church board of stewards elected I D Stewart as chairman replacing L B Godbee who asked to be relieved. T R Lee was chosen secretary and treasurer and Chester Shuman was added to the board. Plans aim to make the coming year the best in the church's history.
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Board of Stewards of
The
Methodist Church
I. D. Stewart
L. B. Godbee
Chester Shuman
Wew Marshal Assumes Duties In Georgia Dispatch
Col. Joe Davis retired as United States marshal for the southern district of Georgia and Geo McLeod of Lyons Ga was inducted to succeed him The oath was given by M L Erwin clerk of court The change includes Scott Edwarde as chief deputy Lucien Fuller replaces officers in Savannah J O Maddox replaced by A W Stewart in Albany Charles E Hibbard to succeed J S Davis Jr The new marshal plans further personnel announcements Col Davis will return to Albany to join a bank family remains at Lyons Macon News
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Col
Joe Davia
Georgia
Geo. Bo McLeod
Lyons
M. L. Erwin
Col. Davis
Scott A. ‘Edwarde
Major Cooper
Lucien, Fuller
Culloden
Ands
Savannah
J. O. Maddox
A. W. Stewart
Albany
Charles E. Hibbard
J. S. Davis, Jr
Macon
Edwards
McLeod
Toombs
Macon News
Vacant Residence Lots For Sale In Brewton
Several well located vacant residence lots are offered at a low price in Brewton. The listings emphasize accessibility and ample space for new homes in a growing area.
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Ask Brewton
Douglas to Form Kiwanis Club After Broad Support
A Douglas meeting drew about twenty five leading citizens to back the Kiwanis Club plan. Plans aim for fifty members with a field organizer later, and officers were nominated for the new club. Fred L. Bridges spoke on grain markets and elevator operations as he urged a local facility.
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Douglas
W. J. DeLoach
W. A. Jones
Messrs
J. W. Dale
Cy Pattillo
Joe
Hackel
Char‘tery
Isit Douglas
Kiwanis Club
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Ont
D. c
B. P. Jackson
Fred L. Bridges
Ae Selub
FredIa Bridges
Bof
Dublin
Vidalia
French
Gly.& F. Wad
Brooker
City Election Set for Next Wednesday
The regular city election is scheduled for next Wednesday December 14 with a single ticket. Voters will ratify last month's primary results listing Mayor B. P. Jackson and council candidates W. O. Donovan T. R. Lee J. T. Ragan Geo. L. Johnson W. J. Williamson and school board nominees W. T. Jenkins F. L. Huie.
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B. P. Jackson
W. O. Donovan
T. R. Lee
J. T. Ragan
Geo. L. Johnson
W. J. Williamson
W. T. Jenkins
F. L. Huie
Mrs. C S Calhoun Saves Train From Wreck
Walking the M D and S railroad track at Almond Sunday afternoon Mrs C S Calhoun found a heavy iron bar on the tracks. She alerted others and the bar was removed preventing a possible wreck of the south bound passenger train. It is believed a miscreant placed the bar with intent to derail the train.
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Almond
Pasenger
Western Union Starts Vidalia Circuit Rebuild
Western Union construction crews have work trains in Vidalia yards this week to rebuild a ten pin copper wire route from Savannah to Montgomery. The project aims to restore the city’s telegraph circuit and improve communications along the line.
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Western Union
Vidalia
City
Savannah
Montgomery
Lack of Business Forces G and F to Lay Off Trains
Georgia railroad officials announce plans to discontinue Nos. 10 and 11 between Vidalia and Mifflin due to insufficient business. General Superintendent Dickson notes the step saves expenses after wage cuts, promising restoration when conditions improve and citing previous temporary discontinuations last March.
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Nee & F
Georgia Railroad Commission
Vidalia
Miflén
Malbin
Dickson
Local Shippers Record Strong November Totals in Vidalia
Vidalia shippers posted 654 railroad shipments and 457 express shipments in November, totaling 1111 transfers. Local officials F. H. Barker, A. F. Fanning, and L. C. Cutler praised the cooperation of shippers and noted a high efficiency month, with a 4 percent office target reached.
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Expres
Express
Vidalia
Mesris F. H. Barker
A. F. Fanning
L. C. Cutler
Farmer Carload Hog Shipment Planned by G S Rountree
Mr G S Rountree seeks to unite farmers who have fat hogs for sale next week. He has part of a car and a sale rate arranged at a good price and invites several farmers to join for one or two carloads to be shipped.
Superior Court Adjourns After Week of Civil Cases
Tombs term closes with eight true bills from Wednesday grand jury inquiry into Otis Holmes killing. indictments issued against five men Patton Williamson Willie Phillips John D Phillips Colon Phillips Foster Williamson. No arrests yet. Several verdicts rendered including Meadows vs Brinson $52.50 and Ricks vs Pittman $103. Further cases disposed.
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Superior Court
Grand Jury
Campegea
Otis Holmes
Patton Williamson
Willie Phillips
John D. Phillips
Colon
Phillips
Foster Williamson
M Fountain
Smith @ Currie
DL. Meadows
J. F. Brinson
Ricks Va Roy
J S Piedad
Pittman
Lee Collins
Local Masons to Attend Church Services Sunday
Vidalia lodge No will conduct Sunday evening services at the city auditorium under lodge auspices. Members and visiting Masons are urged to meet at the hall at 7 o clock to form a procession to the auditorium for the service which begins at 8 o clock.
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Vidalia Lodge
sau‘Aitoram
Georgia Baptists Convene in Savannah Centennial Year
Rev. J. T. B. Anderson Rev. O. O. Williams Dr. L. H. Darby and Mr. W. T. Jenkins attend the State Baptist Convention in Savannah this week. It marks the centennial Georgia Baptists convention with reports showing progress across denomination efforts over the past year.
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J. T. B. Anderson
O. O. Williams
L. H. Darby
W. T. Jenkins
Savannah
State Baptist Convention
Convention of
Georgia Baptists
Visit to Tuscaloosa Parents Planned by Langston
Mrs W C Langston of Tuscaloosa Ala is expected later this week for a visit to her parents Dr and Mrs W F Peacock in the same city and may stay several days.
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W. C. Langston
Tuscaloos, Ala
W. F. Peacock
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I. D- Stewart
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W. E. Walker, Jr
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