Rollins Downs Marriage In Mt Vernon Society Note
Ina Brevoort Roberts writes of a social announcement as Mr. and Mrs. Rollison of Choop ee announce the marriage of their daughter Bertha to Mr. Lorenzo Downs of Mt. Vernon. The ceremony occurred Sunday afternoon January ninth at the Weddencamp home in Reidsville presided by Rev. J. D. Raybon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollison
Chooppee
Bertha
Lorenzo Downs
Mt. Vernon
Weddencamp
Reidsville
J. D. Raybon
Claxton
Milledgeville
Downs
J. W. Downs
C. D. Smith Lumber Company
Literary and Social Meeting at Mrs M A Russell Home
The Literary and Social Meeting met Monday at three o clock at Mrs M A Russell s home. The program opened with hymns and included devotions on The God of Social Justice and talks on Christian Stewardship. A reading conveyed New Year greetings and the pledge card service ended with members outlining hopes for the year. A salad course and coffee were served by the hostess along with Mrs Jenkins Mrs Duggan Mrs Billy Youman and Mrs Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Russell
B. W. Brewer
George S. Rountree
Abbie Vann
Abernathy
W. L. Jenkins
Duggan
Bill Youman
Mrs N O Carter Hosts Young Matrons Club
Mrs N O Carter entertains the Young Matron's Club with a tea at her home. The event includes guests and polite conversation reflecting social customs of the era.
Kelley Couple Guests of Carter Family in Georgia
Rev. and Mrs. A Kelley of Odom Georgia were hosted by their sister Mrs M A Carter and Mr and Mrs N Carter last week in a family visit highlighting kinship ties and hospitality in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kelley
Odom, Ga
M. A. Carter
N. 0.Carter
Atlanta Business Visitor Rankin Sparks City Visit
Mr. J. W. Rankin of Atlanta was in the city this week on a business visit, meeting local executives and inspecting potential opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Rankin
Atlanta
Savannah Visitor Rev Mathis Stops in on Wednesday
Reverend Mathis from Savannah visited friends in the city on Wednesday, staying for a brief social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Mathis
Savannah
Local Residents Move and Heal in Brief
Mr. C. E. Rowell of Citizens Hardware left with his family for Brunswick Georgia to join Lewis Furniture Company. Mrs. M. A. Gates of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Julian Peterson of Riley visited the city. Mr. A. J. Brundage is confined to his room with a sprained ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Rowell
Citizens Hardware Company
Brunswick, Ga
Lewis Furniture Company
M. A. Gates
Mt. Vernon
Julian Peterson
Riley
City
Mr. A. J. Brundage
Presbyterian Church News and Service Schedule in Vidalia
A church notice invites all to Sunday school at 10 a m and worship services at 11 a m 7 30 p m with Dr Martindale speaking on Resurrection and related doctrines It calls for prayers and offerings and mentions a Woman's Bible Study Circle Tuesday at 4 p m and a mid week service on Luke 9 51 10 42 Wednesday at 7 30 p m All readers are urged to support the church’s mission and prayers for the kingdom of Christ
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Martindale
Judy XI
Woman’s Bible Study Circle
J. C. Austin
Jesus
Jerusalem
Whever
Vidalia
Kingdom of Christ
Woman Injured in Auto Wreck Near Bundale
Mrs. A. S. Bradley wife of the Solicitor General of the Middle Georgia Circuit is unconscious at the home of Mrs. H. R. Smith after a collision near Bundale Georgia last night. The chauffeur says the other car four negro occupants without lights crossed into their path. Mrs. Bradley suffered lacerations and head bruises. three doctors have attended her. One negro rider was injured with a broken leg. others fled the scene while rescue attempts were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bundale
A. S. Bradley
Middle Georgia
H. R. Smith
New Highway for County Secures State Aid Route
The eight hundred miles of additional roads added to the state aid system include the Dublin Soperton Vidalia road in Treutlen county. Local efforts by the Chamber of Commerce, Soperton and Treutlen citizens, and Ordinary Gillis helped secure the designation. Soperton gains two state aid highways crossing here and a shorter Atlanta to Savannah route, boosting east west travel through the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
State Higway Board
Treutlen
Dublin
Soperton
Vidalia
Chamber of Commerce
Gillis
Atlanta
Savannah
Soperton News
Savannah Man Visiting Kin in Florida Trip
Mr. Pierce Homes of Savannah is visiting his mother Mrs Homes and Mrs Clyde Rountree this week. Mr. and Mrs E L Meadows Mrs C W Brazell Mrs S B Meadows and Miss Mattile Lewis left Wednesday for Winter Park Florida to be guest of Mrs C W Corthan and Mr and Mrs Bob Pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pierce Homes
Savannah
Mrs. Homes
Clyde Rountree
E. L. Meadows
C. W. Brazell
S. B. Meadows
Mattile Lewis
Winter Park
Florida
C. W. Corthan
Bob. Pool
Claxton Couple Visit City on Tuesday
Mr and Mrs Walter Holand of Claxton were in the city on Tuesday on business, meeting local merchants and viewing upcoming projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Holand
Claxton
Sarasota couple guests with local hosts
Mr and Mrs John Morgan Hall of Sarasota Florida were guests of Mr and Mrs J E Thompson for a few days last week, staying at their home and socializing during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morgan Hall
Sarasota, Florida
J. E. Thompson
Mrs Florence Carlton Guest Of Mr and Mrs Murchison
Mrs Florence Carlton of Piedmont Institute Waycross Georgia spent the weekend as the guest of Mr G K Murchison and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Carlton
Piedmont Institute
Waycross, Ga
G. K. Murchison
Timmerman Family Hosts Plains Guests
Mr and Mrs T W Timmerman entertain as their guests their parents Mr and Mrs J W Timmerman from Plains Georgia confirming family attendance and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Timmerman
Mrs
J. W. Timmerman
Plains, Ga
Rushing and McNatt Families Visit Savannah Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. A. Rushing Mr. Gil Strap and Mrs. R. H. McNatt spent Thursday in Savannah. The brief note records a social outing with listed individuals and the city visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Rushing
Gilstrap
R. H. McNatt
Savannah
Friends of Mr Cromartie Hope for Quick Recovery
Friends report Mr H L Cromartie resting nicely at his Durden street home after a sudden illness at the post office on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Cromartie
Durden Street
Lost Mules From B Boatright's Oak Park Place
Lost stray or stolen report from B Boatright Oak Park Ga describes a gray horse mule and black mare mule about 1000 pounds each. Reward offered. return or notify Oak Park contact. One line classified notice style with reward.
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B. Boatright
Oak Park
Pastor Resigns Swainsboro Pulpit for Advertising Work
The Rev. Joseph Granberry Christian resigns as Swainsboro Methodist pastor and from the South Georgia conference to take an advertising position in Atlanta. He will live in Decatur with his family, who relocate this week to Agnes Scott College and Cordele respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swainsboro
Joseph Granberry Christian
Methodist
South Georgia Methodist Conference
Atlanta
Decatur
Christian
Rebecca Christian
Agnes Scott College
Lucy Christian
Cordele
Joe Christian
Fourth National Bank
Macon
Beauchamp
Mexico
5000 Pounds Of Steel Falls From Depot To Car
Large wind driven steel frames weighing five tons fell five stories from the Great Western Freight Depot in Minneapolis onto a Chevrolet sedan. The car body remained intact though the radiator and springs were damaged. A nearby car was destroyed by the impact. Experts note the Chevrolet body showed exceptional strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Chevrolet
Cheaper Printing Price Cited by Colorado Editor
A Colorado editor notes there is no cheaper price for printing but a price for cheaper printing. The comment contrasts unit costs and quality concerns in press services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Trustees Sale of Land in Toombs County Georgia
Public sale of two parcels of land as assets of the Georgia State Bank for depositors and creditors. The first lot, 42 acres in the 51st District G M, bounded by Williamson Sharpe and Peterson, known as the Andy Collins home place. The second lot, 2 acres near Vidalia city limits, called Powell Place, bounded by the right of way, Griner Lot, Stephens, and Dr. Meadows. Sale at Lyons Court House on January 31, 1927. Right to reject bids reserved.
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Georgia
Toombs County
T. R. Bennett
State of Georgia
Court House
Lyons
G. M
A. G. Williamson
Charley Sharpe
Peterson
Dan Mathews
Andy Collins
Said County
City
Vidalia
Griner
Stephens
John M. Meadows
R. W. Oliver
J. F. Darby
F. L. Huie
E. L. Meadows
S. W. Vann
J H. Dees
Georgia State Bank
W. M. Lewis
Vidalia City Ordinance Bans Street Skating
An ordinance prohibits skating on pavement within Vidalia city limits. Violators face penalties as provided in the city bylaws Section 131. Passed in Open Council on January 7 1927. Mayor S P Darby and Clerk V B Herring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vidalia
City of
S. P. Darby
V. B. Herring
Mrs B B Wilkes Laid to Rest at Oak Park
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for Mrs B B Wilkes who died Tuesday January 18 at her Oak Park home. She was 66 and survived by two sons six daughters four brothers and four sisters. Rev Mack Harrison of Rockledge conducted the service with Murchison Undertaking Co in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warthen
Roscoe Ledford
J. E. Mercer
McBeath
A. L. Vann
Mark Twain
Holmes
Lornia Lawrence
Gladys Coile
Mozkowski
Ledford
E. P. Jackson
Annie Jo Johnson
Frank L. Stanton
Laurette
Joe Phillips
J. G. Morley
M. F. Brice
H. A. Deen
B. B. Wilkes
Oak Park
Popular Matron R E Addison Dies After Illness
Mrs. R. E. Addison, a beloved city matron, died Tuesday night at about 11 after months of illness. She was 38 and survived by her husband, two sons and a daughter, her mother Mrs. Joe Brown Johnson of Vidalia, four brothers Benjamin Johnson Millen Wallace Johnson Savannah Dessie Johnson Atlanta Floyd Johnson Vidalia, and one sister Mrs L S Lane of Butts. A devout Baptist, she was devoted to family and friends and many mourn her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Addison
Addison
Joe Brown Johnson
Vidalia
Benjamin Johnson
Millen
Wallace Johnson
Savannah
Dessie Johnson
Atlanta
City Vidalia assesses Meadows Street owners for payments due
Assessment notice states $3772.09 due from named parties and $641.39 due in total for the Meadows Street segment from Church Street to Jackson Street. Owners may pay within ten days or sign waiver to pay with seven percent interest or elect to pay in ten annual installments starting January 27, 1927, with coupons attached. Dated January 12, 1926, W. B. Herring, Clerk of Council.
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Meadows Street
Church Street
Jackson Street
Vidalia
Georgia
W. B. Herring
City of
Assessment Notice for Vidalia Street Paving Project
Notice to Mrs. D W Riddle of a city assessment against property on West Jackson Street Vidalia Georgia for paving costs. Amounts total 6492.84 with per front foot 8.31248 and ten installments due starting January 27 1927. Clerk of Council signs.
Funeral Held for Beloved at Jefferson Street Church
The obituary notes a vacancy in the home circle and the family’s grief tempered by faith in a land fairer. Funeral services conducted at Jefferson Street Baptist Church by Rev. R W Eubanks, then burial in Vidalia. Dharlin Press extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Street Baptist Church
R. W. Eubanks
Vidalia
Dublin Press
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Hidalia
Ina Brevoort Roberts
Rollins—Downs
Bob McNatt
Young Martindale
South Carolina
G. B. Martindale
Marine Corps
U. S. Navy
Marine Barracks
Parris Island
Davidson College
North Carolina
Citadel
Charleston
Round Dozen Club
W. A. Jones
W. A. Jones, Jr
Round Dozen
A. J. Brundage
Annie Wicker
Louise Mathews
Vidalia Road
D. W. Riddle
Jackson and
First Streets
City of Waaaie
First Street
Railroad Avenue
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