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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1927
Page
1
Bids for the municipal auditorium city hall and a $40,000 school building were rejected after Judge R N Hardeman issued an injunction. The ruling cited bids too low and funds diverted to a sinking fund, halting work while the city plans proceed.
Announcement states Mr. C Powell of Vidalia has been named Delco-Light agent for Tattnall and Evans counties. He previously worked with the Vidalia dealership and will soon relocate to Claxton where the new headquarters will be located.
Kiwanis Club announces a city wide Citizenship Meeting series to start Tuesday June 21 at city hall. Judge R N Hardeman will give the principal address with other numbers to follow. Meetings are non political and aimed at defining citizenship for the community with cooperation from other civic groups.
An editorial notes Father’s Day is set for next Sunday June 19 and discusses its origins and symbolism. It mentions the dandelion as the official flower for fathers and contrasts it with Mothers Day’s long tradition and the mystery of who started the Dad celebration.
The Toombs County Board of Tax Assessors has nearly finished its annual duties in Lyons after reviewing all raised returns. Members include Jesse Meadows chairman B R Grace and M A Russell. The Vidalia Assessors Board is also finalizing its work and will notify those whose valuations exceed the norm. Members are G L Thomas A C Jenkins and L K Youmans.
Kenneth Wolfe about 30 years old of Uvalda died Monday morning from a self inflicted gunshot while cleaning a firearm. He worked at a local service station and survived by his wife and two children.
Mr. T. W. Bray, an attache of Vidalia Cotton Oil Company, was re elected Secretary Treasurer of the Interstate Oil Mill Superintendents Association which closed its annual convention in Atlanta last Saturday. Mr. J. B. Morgan of Ozark Ala was elected president of the organization.
The death of Mr. W. T. Gay age sixty six occurred at his home last Saturday afternoon. He is survived by his wife and five children J A Gay George Gay Henry Gay John R Gay and Mrs A G Meeks. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 30 p m at the Methodist church conducted by Rev M A Shaw and Dr J C Brewton. Interment followed at Pine Crest Cemetery with Murchison Undertaking Company in charge.
Dr. Charles D. Williams takes over the Deens Pharmacy offices once used by himself and Dr. Mercer and plans to expand the equipment. Miss Elizabeth Price returns from North Carolina as office assistant. Special attention will be given to diseases of children.
Work began this week on a new filling station at Church and Meadows streets. Built for Foster Thompson as Texas Company agent, the fireproof station will have a drive in feature and be sub leased to an experienced operator to run the business in a central downtown location.
The Vidalia Kiwanis Club hosted Reidsville business men at Shuman's Cafe for a fish dinner and program. Stanley delivered the welcome, George Rountree spoke on Kiwanis aims, followed by songs and a boxing bout. Reidsville guests praised Vidalia’s progress and included J. V. Kelley and H. C. Beasley among others.
The Bethany Home will hold its annual July Fourth celebration on Tuesday July Fifth this year. The Kiwanis Club authorized sponsorship at a Monday night meeting with Dr J C Brewton of First Baptist speaking on the Home. Ministers association was represented and a program schedule will be announced soon.
The Planters Nut and Chocolate Co of Suffolk Virginia bought the Charleston South Carolina peanut shelling plant last week. They will build an extra storage warehouse and expand shelling capacity. They operate large peanut interests in several cities and will buy white Spanish farmer stock peanuts locally once the new crop is ready. T. B. Ellis becomes manager for the new owners and invites local farmers to contact him.
Regular services Sunday at 3 30 P M at Sadie Presbyterian led by Dr Martindale. Sunday school follows preaching. Community welcome. Offering supports Mississippi flood sufferers and China Missionary Relief as urged by the General Assembly.
John M. Slaton Jr regional manager of the U S Veterans Bureau in Georgia urges World War veterans to reinstate and convert War Time Insurance before July 2 1927. He cites a national need and outlines options for in and out of health veterans with contacts for the regional office at 96 Pine Street North East Atlanta Georgia.
The Presbyterian Church at City Hall invites all to Bible School at 10:00 AM and sermon at 11:00 AM by Dr. Martindale on The Purpose of The Lord's Day. Special offerings support Mississippi flood relief and China Missionaries Emergency Fund. Evening 8:30 PM service on What Is The Gospel. Midweek service Wednesday 2:50 PM at Mrs J W Poes home. All services open to public.
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