Thieving Gang Broken Up After Arrests In Vidalia
County officers say they have broken up a Vidalia burglary gang. Dan Wilkes of Tiger Creek was arrested with stolen goods found at his home. Subsequent arrests included Duber Williamson Aleck Blaxton Mitcham and Festus Williamson. All suspects jailed in Lyons and to be tried in August.
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Dan Wilkes
Tiger Creek
Mallard and Fields
Duber Williamson
Aleck Blaxton
Mitcham
Festus Williamson
Vidalia
Lyons
Cheap Round Trip Fares Offered By Georgia and Florida Line
The Georgia and Florida Railway announces Sunday sales from July 17 to October 2 offering round trip tickets between all Georgia stations at one and one fourth cents per mile. Tickets must be used and return by noon Monday on the train arriving at the origin. H. W. Watson, G. P. A. Augusta, Georgia.
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The
Georgia and Florida Railway
Georgia
Vidalia Sewer Project Receives First Material Shipment
The first shipment of material for Vidalia's sewer system has arrived and more heavy deliveries are expected in the coming days. Mr Williams of the J B McCrary Co will supervise the construction work and begin as soon as possible.
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Vidalia
Williams
J. B. McCrary Co
Isaac M. Gray Dies at 74 at Home Near Baxley
Isaac M. Gray aged 74 died at his Baxley area home on June 16 after living in Montgomery county previously. He married Rosa Sharpe in 1871 and left seven children Oscar D. and Hiram S. Gray of Baxley, Mrs. Geo. J. Stanford Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Geo. Gray Uvalda, Mrs. C. W. Love Athens, Mrs. Hilton Williamson Vidalia, Susie Gray Baxley, and his wife as survivors.
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Isaac M. Gray
Baxley
Gray
Montgomery County
Mr. Gray
Rosa Sharpe
Oscar D
Hiram S. Gray
Geo. J. Stanford
Mt. Vernon
Geo. Gray
Complimenting Miss Juel Darby Bride Elect
A refined afternoon party honored Miss Juel Darby at Mrs. H. K. Murchison and Mrs. Lee Darby home. Guests played a word craft contest "Darby Carter" and acrostic wishes for the bride along with heart dice. White and pink decor highlighted the garden rooms, refreshments, and favors.
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Joel Darby
H. K. Murchison
Lee Darby
Darby-Carter
J. H. Jackson
S. P. Darby
Vidalia Tobacco Warehouse Opens With Delayed Start
J A Warren of Durham arrives to set opening for Vidalia Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse scheduled for July 15 but buyers prefer postponement to July 26. Warren visits Virginia and North Carolina to survey prospects, expects Georgia crop of seven to eight million pounds across nine markets, with weather favorable for four weeks.
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J. A. Warren
Durham
N. C
Vidalia Loose Leaf Tobacco
Vidalia
Warren
Georgia
Virginia
North Carolina
Vidalia Baseball Team Disbanded After Season
The Vidalia baseball team was disbanded last Friday after a 12 to 2 victory over Claxton. Players scattered home Saturday and organizers consider forming a new team from local amateurs or combining Vidalia and Lyons talent. The team played 36 games, winning 27 and losing 9, with notable scores against Claxton, Statesboro, Hazlehurst, and others.
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Vidalia
Claxton
Thrasher
Lyons
Statesboro
Son of T. J. Ford Shot Accidentally
Buster, son of Mr. T. J. Ford, was accidentally shot by a brother using a 22 caliber rifle last week. He was taken to Vidalia Hospital where an X ray showed the bullet passed within an inch of the brain base and near the spinal cord. He recovered quickly and was set to leave the hospital Tuesday.
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Buster
T. J. Ford
Vidalia Hospital
Georgia Bright Leaf Market Aims For Strong Buyers Entry
The plan seeks three goals to lift markets in Georgia. It calls for reducing market volume enough to keep prices favorable, drawing buyers to Georgia, and pushing tobacco from Georgia to warehouses in other regions. Vidalia is forecast to reach 1.5 million pounds of high grade bright tobacco, attracting buyers and aiding farmers with good prices.
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Georgia
Vidalia
Dublin Kiwanis Hosts Vidalia Guests for A Royal Visit
W J DeLoach leads about thirty Vidalia Kiwanis members and guests to Dublin where they were welcomed by Dublin Kiwanis. A 150 seat banquet followed a fast game and an evening of entertainment ending in dancing after a long ride back.
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W. J. DeLoach
Vidalia Kiwanis Club
Dublin
Fair Grounds
Lennon
Turner
Vidalia
New Dublin
P. S. Twitty
Dublin Club
J. S. Adams
D. C. Pattillo
L. Q. Stubbs
Vidalians
Stubbs
DeLoach
Vidalia Club
Fannie Blitch
Melon Special Trains Boost Georgia Produce
The M D S Railway now runs a daily watermelon special train carrying 15 to 40 cars. Melons originate in Georgia with Seaboard points to Savannah as common sources. Fruit in the cars weighs 30 to 45 pounds on average and large melons appeal to eastern and northern buyers. Georgia melons fetch good prices as Florida shipments have moved out, leaving markets open for local shippers.
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M. D. & S. Railway
Georgia
Savannah
Florida
Entertaining in Honor of Miss Esther Pearsall
Mrs Leighton Tillman hosted seven tables of Progressive Rook last Friday afternoon in honor of her house guest Miss Esther Pearsall. The yellow and white decor reflected in flowers and attire. Punch was served by Mrs H P Willbanks. Monday evening Miss Claudia Stith hosted four tables of Progressive Rock in Miss Pearsall's honor with floral decorations and refreshments.
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Leighton Tillman
Esther Peareall
H. P. Willbanks
Claudia Stith
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H. W.watson
G. P
Augusta
Juel Darby
W. E. Walker, Jr
Tobacco
Mr. Warren
McRae
Alamo
Eastman
Hazlehurst
Stillmore
Uvalda
Millen
Wrightsville
Darien
Fastman
Metter
Ford
Detroit
Strickland Motor CO
Vidalia, GA
Vidalia Hotel
Blanche Neet
Macon
Eula Peterson
A. C. Jenkins
H. Lée Burkhalter
Esther Pearsall
Young Men’s Bible Class
OF the Baptist Sunday School
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