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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1927
Page
5
Local column blends inspirational verse with social notes from Vidalia. Readers hear poems by L A W and Margaret E Sangster while family updates and visits from W C Somers, Mark Mathews, Alice Purcell, and others fill the page.
The Faculty and Graduating Class of Mercer University cordially invite friends to attend The Annual Commencement in the city venue, marking the university’s graduation exercises.
Mr. John Bernard and Mr. Bud Vann of Greenville inspect the new tobacco warehouse under construction for their account. They expect to operate the house when finished and report the regional tobacco crop looks better than in any other district they have visited.
Mrs A C Jenkins entertained the Round Dozen Club Friday morning at her Jackson street apartment. The card room featured brown eyed Susans and Shasta daisies in hammered brass bowls. Attending were Mrs W C Donovan Mrs Chapman of Mi Canopy Fla Mrs Benton Warthen Mrs T W Timmerman Mrs L B Godbee Mrs A J Brundage Mrs Ober Warthen Mrs Roscoe Ledford Mrs W A Jones Mrs John T Rowan Mrs J C Austin and Miss Zenobia Peterson.
Miss Zelma Downs delightfully entertained guests Friday evening with a picnic at Oakwalkee Park. About eleven couples enjoyed swimming and games before a delicious picnic lunch served by the hostess.
Mrs Nona Newton visits friends in Miami Florida during a stay that highlights social ties and travel patterns of residents.
Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Thompson joined graduates at Cochran A. & M. last week. Frank Thompson and children visited relatives in Savannah. W. E. Walker attended the State Optical Convention in Valdosta. J. D. Bush and family of Dublin were guests of the Walker family last Sunday.
Mr and Mrs N N Ricks and their children vacationed along the coast for several days last week. Miss Madge Bush of Dublin returned home Tuesday after visiting her aunt Mrs W E Walker.
Mrs H E Dickens of Eastman arrived this week to visit sister Mrs Lloyd Darby for a few days. Miss Adele Hackel came from the University of Georgia where she studies journalism and is making a brief stop during her travels.
Mr and Mrs J C Price returned Friday from Charleston West Virginia where they have been spending several days visiting relatives and sightseeing in the capital city.
Mr and Mrs Owen C Franklin entertained in honor of Prof Claude R Bennett and Mr Clifford Cox with a Trout Supper at Mill Eddy on the Ohoopee river. The hospitable gesture reflected Toombs county hospitality near Lyons and Vidalia.
Mr. Jack Freeman has come back to his Dalton residence following a visit to friends in this city.
Mrs. H. A. Deen and her sons Buddie and H. A. Jr. were born at home after a stay in Douglas with relatives. Bernard and Emory Herring plan to arrive next week from Mason where they attended ercer University.
Toombs County reports its first cotton bloom for the season from the Vidalia route four farm of R L Hall. The bloom comes from a well fruited stalk already bearing young squares. Since this report others have brought in blooms as well.
Mrs. W A Jones Sr returns to Chattanooga after visiting here with Mr and Mrs W A Jones. Juanita Thompson and Grace Pughsley Gladys Stanley Lyons spent Friday in Savannah. Norwood Blair of Clayton Iowa visited the city Monday and Tuesday. Mrs George Donovan of Micanopy Florida arrived to stay with relatives. Mr and Mrs Frank Darby hosted their mother Mrs Green of Sparks and Mrs Fred Way and children of Vienna. Mrs Connie Meadows returned from Savannah after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Geo B McLeod.
Seventh Grade Mr Butler Hattie Mae Hilton Miss Hicks section Jack Rountree Eighth Grade Miss Jones Margaret Perry Miss Johnson Herman Abernathy Ninth Grade Miss Harris Claude Hatcher Tenth Grade Mr Tarpley Chess Abernathy Eleventh Grade Mr Downs Marie Hilton
R H Grant vice president in charge of sales announces H J Klingler as general sales manager. Klingler, formerly assistant sales manager, has long been with the Chevrolet organization starting in 1924 in St Louis and later in Detroit.
Front page note lists opening night events in Savannah June 6 with welcome addresses by Gov. Clifford Walker and other officials. Speeches by Gov. W. J. Fields and Col. T. L. Kirkpatrick lead to remarks by W. W. Brandon and J. A. Rountree outlining the convention’s work and future plans.
Mr and Mrs S W Vann travel by motor on Tuesday to visit relatives in North Carolina.
Mr. D. A. Holmes of San Francisco arrived this week to be the guest of his mother Mrs. Sophia Holmes.
The Presbyterian Church at City Hall lists Sunday activities. Bible School at 10 A. M. followed by sermons at 11 A. M. Dr. Martindale speaks on Real Adventure in Pure Religion and at 8:30 P. M. addresses Why is Much Scripture Searching Unprofitable. Offering supports Assembly's Home Missions and church work. Wednesday service at 8:30 at S. H. O Neal home with Jesus Straight Answers to Trick Questions. All welcome.
Miss Erma Lewis will arrive this week from Birmingham Alabama to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs W M Lewis in the local area.
Sixty certificates for perfect attendance and honors awarded at year end. Medals presented by Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Walker for top averages in three departments. recipients include Glenna Walker, Jeanette Willets, and Margaret Perry. Other honors go to Ethel Claire Sutton, Alice Abernathy, and Jack Rattray for general excellence.
Friends report Mrs. A J Brundage is better after several days of illness.
Mrs. J. W. Bracken Miss Annie Stone Mrs. Roscoe Ledford and her little son Billy Ledford spent Monday in Macon.
Miss Mildred Glover, who has taught in Belleville, is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Glover for the summer months.
Miss Norma Oliver and Miss Mildred Herring arrived this week from Forsyth where they have been attending Bessie Tift College to spend the summer months with their parents.
Mayor Sanford Darby and Miss Effie Darby travel with Rebecca and Sanford Darby Jr to Atlanta for a weekend trip.
Mrs. Will Carter departed Saturday for her home in Orlando Florida after visiting as the guest of Mrs. M A Carter in town.
Mr and Mrs H L Carter and DCI Miren Mary Hazel and Harvey will leave Friday by motor for Lake land Florida where they will be the public figures in a forthcoming local event.
The Colonial Theatre in Vidalia presents the great love picture of the year The Night of Love starring Ronald Coleman and Vilma Banky on June 7 and 8.
Notice of a new issue of United States Treasury bonds dated June 16 1927 at 2 percent interest with 20 year maturity and 16 year call. Exchange at par for Second Liberty Loan bonds with accrued interest paid as of June 16 1927. Second Liberty bonds called November 16 1927 and cease bearing interest then. Exchange period limited and may expire June 15. Obtain details from banks trust companies or Federal Reserve Banks. May 31 1927.
Vidalia Georgia Building Committee invites sealed bids by 10 A M June 15 1927 for erection of two new school buildings and alterations with separate bids for plumbing and heating. Certified checks of 1500 required. plans via Greer Biggers Jacksonville upon 25 deposit. Bond of 30000 required. right to reject bids. Lost notice for a 17 jewel Elgin watch.
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