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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1926
Page
5
Mr. Stovall notes increased bank deposits as proof of rising American labor prosperity and argues prohibition fuels savings and family spending. He contends calls to modify liquor laws ignore that liquor sales, under any name, sustain a saloon economy. Foreigners’ complaints about liberty miss how restraint aids daily life.
E H Rushers Leghorns hold a five egg lead over Marshall Farm's pen from Mobile Alabama in the White Leghorn class. Pen 39 moved ahead of pens 81 35 and 40 as weather limited runs and lights were advanced to 5 30 A M. Health shows improvement with some cold and mild chicken pox in a few pens. Eggs averaged 22.22 ounces per dozen in the sixth week.
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Josie Poole of this city to Mr. D F Garrett of Riley. The ceremony occurred Saturday at 5 0 clock at the Baptist Pastorium with Dr J C Brewton officiating.
An announcement from the state notes the marriage of Miss Edna Mae Avant of Uvaida to Mr. H. D. Harvey of Savannah. The ceremony was conducted by Dr. J. C. Brewton on Saturday at 4:00 PM.
Loyal readers learned of the marriage of Miss Lillian Fowler of this city to Mr. R. W. Spence of Tennessee. The ceremony occurred Wednesday December 22 with Mr. W. B. Herring officiating.
The Bonte Study Club met December 16 at Mrs. E. M. Auld’s home to commemorate Woodrow Wilson’s birthday. Mrs. J. W. Poe spoke on Wilson’s life, Mrs. Leslie Fox discussed the League of Nations and world peace, and a roll call reflected White House history. Guests included Mrs. P. J. Ryals and Miss Leona McNatt. The next meeting is January 6 at Mrs. E. A. Blount’s.
Little Frances Taylor marked her fourth birthday with a party at her aunt Mrs J E Taylor’s home. Friends played games and enjoyed Christmas color decor and refreshments as the birthday cake was cut amid merry excitement. Invitations included Chevtt Davis Evelyn Sharpe and Dora-
Fragmentary OCR lists several individuals including Juanita Wilkes Ruby Evelyn Coleman Helen Taylor Eunice Taylor Masters Fred Peterson Lenon Wilkes Jimmie Coleman Emory Bernard and Robert Taylor, indicating a genealogical or land records context with family names and surnames.
Mrs Roscoe Ledford hosted a holiday evening at eight o'clock with a festive red and green theme. The Roscoe Ledford home featured holly spruce and pine cone candle holders as guests gathered around a Christmas tree bearing Tally Cards. Attendees included Mrs Bragg Mrs Macon Mrs Deen Mrs Jones Mrs Lewis Mrs Warthen Mrs Timmerman Mrs Le Leroy Meadows Mrs Bracken Miss Annie Wicker Miss Louise Mathews Miss Jewell Youmans Miss Ruth Hicks Miss Annie Stone and Miss Mattile Lewis.
The Bronte Study Club plans a thrift program on Thursday January 5 at Mrs E Blount's home with Mrs William Wyatt leading. It features Economy The Poor Man's Mint Thrift Program Rob Call Cutting Corners budgeting the family allowance Vocal Solo W E Walker national thrift week meaning to you family and community piano solo Miss Marjorie Hackle Market Basket Wisdom Mrs N N Ricks and hostesses Mrs E Blount Mrs W O Davis Mrs J M Reeves and Miss Ruby Sutton.
Dr. Thos C Thompson, a business visitor, arrived in Savannah on Wednesday for meetings and site visits. He planned discussions with local officials and industry partners during his stay.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Sangster of Iowa City announce the birth of a son named Franklin in honor of his grandfather the late Dr. W. F. Peacock of this city.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Watson Peacock and Mrs. W. F. Peacock depart for Atlanta to spend Christmas. Miss Annie Rosansky, Columbia University student in New York, will visit her father Mr. Rosansky and uncle Mr. M. Leader. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. McSwain, now of Delray Florida, are spending the holidays in town.
Dr. C. W. Findley visited Savannah on Tuesday as a business guest. Mrs. J. E. Thompson and Miss Junita Thompson plan a Florida visit with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Willis in Fort Myers. Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Brice and children Margaret and Tanner will travel to Douglas for Christmas holidays. Miss Kathryn White, teaching in Jacksonville, returns home to spend Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Coombs.
Mr and Mrs H A Turner expect to leave Friday for Abbeville where they will be holiday guests of their parents Mr and Mrs J M Warren. Mr and Mrs Sam Morris host their grandchildren S D Morris Roddie Morris of Atlanta, Mat ties Mae Morris and Emma Morris of Midville.
Miss Jonnie Gay and Miss Maud Mimbs arrived this week from Athens to spend the holidays. The travelers are staying at a local residence and plan to join festive activities.
Stovall lauds prohibition as a boon to America while noting remittances from American workers to families abroad and foreign residents seeking immigration. Mrs H L Carter and children depart to Lakeland and Tampa Florida for holidays to stay with relatives.
Miss Juanita Legg will leave Friday for Cochran to stay with her parents the Leggs. Mrs J B Johnson left for Dublin to visit her daughter Mrs R E Addison. Students Mildred Herring Norma Lou Oliver from Bessie Tift and Victoria Cromartie Adel Hackel from Athens visit home. Bernard and Emory Herring of Mercer also return for holidays.
A field hand woman plans to give part of her Christmas to her daughter and workers as the car carries holly to a Jacksonville store. The driver reflects on money, class, and a son managing a bank chain, while both contemplate gifts for Josephine and Harry.
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