Vidalia W M S Reports and Linen Shower Plans
The Vidalia chapter of the W M S met at First Baptist Church for a program on Children and Missions and a business meeting. Circle No 8 plans a linen shower for the Georgia Baptist Hospital and lists needed table covers pillows towels and more. Jeanette Davis visiting Wrightsville. Miss Joyce Sikes to Summer School in Milledgeville. Mrs Wallace Moses improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist W. B. M. Ss
T. W. Willets
Marvin Davis
J. B. Miller
J. C. Bobbitt
Circle No. 8
Georgia Baptist Hospital
Port Ca
Pai Cae
Crippled Childrens Ward
C.c.cc
Williamson Williamson Bride Weds J Wallace Gross in Vidalia
Miss Wallie Williamson and J Wallace Gross of Vidalia joined in marriage on Sunday June 12 with Rev L C Davis officiating. The couple departed for a short wedding trip and will reside in Vidalia after their honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallie Williamson
J. Wallace Gross
Vidalia
Rev. L. C. Davis
McDonald McGillis Couple Wed In Atlanta Ceremony
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Lucile McDonald of Atlanta to Mr. S R McGillis of Atlanta after a June 5 ceremony. The couple left by motor for a trip through Alabama after the wedding. The bride had worked at Mrs J E Thompsons Millinery Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile McDonald
Atlanta
S. R. McGillis
State Winners Heard in Vidalia Music Concert
Friday evening June 11th featured state winning pupils Robert Giles piano and Margaret Perry musicianship. The program praised by friends and the public as Robert and Margaret aim for victory in the South Atlantic District Contest in Rock Hill S C this week. Louise Yeomans Lillian Agee assisted with strong technique and artistry. Mr W E Walker led Negro spirituals to wide appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Giles
Robert Giles
Margaret Perry
Vidalia
Georgia
Rock Hill
S. C
Robert
Margaret
Louise Yeomans
Lillian Agee
W. E. Walker
Miss Ero and Guests Visit Darby Week
Miss Ero and Miss Gladys Yeats and Miss Mary Nell ore visit Darby for a week with Ed Smith and his children staying with relatives as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eroests
Ise Darby
Gladys Yeats
Mary Nell
Arcadia Visitor Arrives For Riverside Couple's Guests
Mr. Oren Page arrived Saturday from Arcadia to spend a few days as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Royal Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Oren Page
Arcadia
Mrs. Royal Page
Blocker Family Vacation in Savannah Visit
Mr and Mrs Rufus Blocker with Sara and Rufus Jr spent last weekend in Savannah as guests of Mr and Mrs J D Canady local residents hosted the family during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Blocker
Sara and
Rufus, Jr
Savannah
J. D. Canady
Mrs Browning and Son Visit Alamo Guests
Mrs Walter Browning and her young son spent several days last week as guests of Mrs J B Sutton and Mrs Lewis Blocker in Alamo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Browning
Little Son
Alamo
J. 8. Sutton
Lewis Blocker
Mrs Colston Visits Blount Family Home in Tampa
Mrs. Mattie Lee Colston of Tampa Florida is visiting at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J M Blount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Lee Colston
Tampa, Fla
J. M. Blount
Mayer kin host as Juanita to return home Friday
Mr. B. D. Mayer of Savannah visits his brother Mr. W. A. Mayer this week. Miss Juanita Thompson will return Friday from Savannah after visiting Miss Sara McLeod and Miss Floy Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. B. D. Mayer
Savannah
Mr. W. A. Mayer
Juanita Thompson
Sara McLeod
Floy Johnson
Savannah guests spend Wednesday in the city
Mrs Geo B McLeod and Mrs Joe Hester of Savannah were in the city Wednesday visiting friends as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B. McLeod
Joe Hester
Savannah
City
Miss Catherine Holmes Visits Winston-Salem Relative
Miss Catherine Holmes, who has taught in Winston-Salem North Carolina, arrived Monday as the guest of her mother Mrs Sophie Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Holmes
Winston-Salem, N. C
Sophie Holmes
Jones Family to Visit Relatives in Tennessee
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Jones and their children will leave this week for a visit to relatives in Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Jones
Tennessee
Visit to Macon and Wesleyan Assembly Mentioned
Mrs. Herbert Sharpe spent several days in Savannah last week. Mr. and Mrs. I. B. H. Joiner with Misses Katherine and Virginia and Mr. Oscar Joiner drove to Macon on Saturday. Katherine Joiner and Oscar Joiner stayed to attend the League Assembly at Wesleyan College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Sharpe
Savannah
I. B. H. Joiner
Katherine
Virginia
Oscar Joiner
Macon
Katherine Joiner
League
Wesleyan College
Mrs Mayer Visited Savannah As Guest Of Mrs Beach
Mrs W A Mayer spent last week in Savannah as the guest of Mrs G N Beach. Sharing hospitality in the southern city the pair toured local sights and exchanged social courtesies typical of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Mayer
Savannah
G. N. Beach
Beasley and Folkston Visitors Stay in Savannah
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Beasley visited Savannah last week. Mrs. Y. A. School and daughter Margie from Folkston stayed with Mrs. Lewis Blocker for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Beasley
Savannah
Y. A. School
Margie of
Folkston
Lewis Blocker
Miss Gertrude Stith Arrives From Athens High School
Miss Gertrude Stith arrived Friday from Athens where she has been teaching in the Athens High School. Mr. George Reddy Jr has returned to his home in Atlanta after being the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Stith
Athens
George Reddy, Jr
Atlanta
W. E. Walker
Estelle Stith
Miami, Fla
J. R. Stith
Local Folk News From Hot Springs and Miami
Mr. Leon Oliver visiting Hot Springs Ark is slated to return home this week. Miss Estelle Stith arrives from Miami Fla to visit her parents Mr and Mrs J R Stith after teaching there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Oliver
Hot Springs
Ark
Mrs. Margaret Donovan Visits Savannah Return
Mrs. Margaret Donovan has returned from Savannah and is the guest of Mrs. L. H. Darby and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Donovan
Savannah
L. H. Darby
Local Visitors and Guests Reported in City
Mr. J. B. Brewton returns from Atlanta while Mrs. F. M. Smith of Lyons visits city friends this week. Miss Hymne Williamson of Civena is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Smith
Lyons
Hymne Williamson
Civena
B. Page
Kight Couple Welcome Son Born in Sandersville
Mr and Mrs B E Kight announce the birth of a son on Saturday June 11 at Sandersville Sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Kight
Kite
Sandersville Sanitarium
Friends of Mrs G B Page Report Convalescing
Friends of Mrs G B Page announce she is convalescing after a recent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Page
Birth of Caroline Kempel Thompson in Cochran
Mr and Mrs Lewis Thompson announce the birth of a daughter, Caroline Kempel Thompson, in Cochran. Elizabeth Proctor is noted among the parties connected to the announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Thompson
Elizabeth Proctor
Cochran
Caroline Kempel Thompson
Abbie Vann Embarks on North Carolina Kentucky Virginia Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Abbie Vann plan a Friday motor trip to points in North Carolina Kentucky and Virginia. Mr. Freeman English of Montrose arrives Sunday to visit his brother J W English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbie Vann
North Carolina
Kentucky
Virginia
Freeman English
Montrose
J. W. English
Columbus youth visits grandparents in town
Mr. Breelen Carr of Columbus is visiting his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Carr, spending time with family during a brief visit to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breelen Carr of
Columbus
Mrs
Sam Carr
Mrs Clyde Rountree to Attend University Summer School
Mrs Clyde Rountree will leave Friday for Athens to attend the University Summer School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Rountree
Athens
University
Dublin couple to visit Mr and Mrs Walker this weekend
Mr and Mrs R L Dominey of Dublin will be weekend guests of Mr and Mrs W E Walker, highlighting a social visit in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Dominey
Dublin
W. E. Walker
Coleman Women Visit Swainsboro On Wednesday
Mrs. T. E. Coleman along with Miss Addeline Coleman and Miss Katherin Coleman of Omaha spent Wednesday in Swainsboro, enjoying local sights and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Coleman
Addeline Coleman
Katherin Coleman
Omaha
Swainsboro
Murchison Attends Georgia Funeral Directors Session
Mr. G. K. Murchison of Murchison Undertaking Company joined a three day Georgia Funeral Directors Association meeting in Brunswick. He traveled with his daughter Miss Sarah Murchison and Miss Janie V. Brewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. K. Murchison
Murchison Undertaking Company
Georgia Funeral Directors Association
Brunswick
Murchison
Sarah Murchison
Janie V. Brewer
Sister Hosts Miss Ruby Williford in Rockledge Visit
Miss Ruby Williford of Rockledge was a guest of her sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs. E F Thompson this week, according to local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Williford of
Rockledge
E. F. Thompson
Mrs. and Mr. Samm Galloway Rent with Mrs. C. W. Fix
Mr and Mrs Samm Galloway hold apartments with Mrs C W Fix on Church Street in a local rental arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samm Galloway
C. W. Fix
Church Street
Pattillo Family Heads to Nashville for Visit
Mrs. D. C. Pattillo and her children departed last week to Nashville Tennessee for a time away. Mr. E. F. Thompson was a business visitor to Savannah for a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Pattillo
Nashville
Tenn
E. F. Thompson
Savannah
Miss Victoria Cromartie Returns from Soperton Visit
Miss Victoria Cromartie has returned home after a visit to Mr and Mrs W D Savage in Soperton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Cromartie
Mrs. W. D. Savage
Soperton
McNattes Announce Lyons Baby James at Vidalia Hospital
Mr and Mrs Jim Paul McNatt of Lyons announce the birth of a son on Monday June 6 at Vidalia Hospital. They name him James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Paul McNatt
Lyons
Vidalia Hospital
James
Miss Mary Ethel Powers Arrives from Goldsboro
Miss Mary Ethel Powers arrived last Wednesday from Goldsboro North Carolina where she has been teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ethel Powers
Goldsboro
N. C
Peacock Family Return From Florida Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Watson Peacock and Mrs. W. F. Peacock returned from a visit to friends and relatives in Lakeland Florida. Miss Dorothy Hunt of Mt. Vernon accompanied them on the trip. Mrs. W. F. Peacock and Miss Hunt remained in Lakeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Peacock
W. F. Peacock
Lakeland, Fla
Dorothy Hunt
Mt. Vernon
Hunt
Florida City
Fishermen Join Meadows on Coastal Trip
Dr. Roger W. Dickson of Atlanta and Mr. Marion Dickson of Fitzgerald arrived Thursday and joined Messrs. E. L. and Leroy Meadows on a fishing trip on the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger W. Dickson
Atlanta
Marion Dickson
Fitzgerald
Messrs. E. L. and
Leroy Meadows
Mrs Hatcher and daughter visit Thomson hosts
Mrs. Milton Hatcher and her young daughter Betty Jane Hatcher from Thomson are staying as guests with Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Harris, sharing time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Hatcher
Betty Jane Hatcher of
Thomson
D. C. Harris
Friends of Miss Myrtle Glaze Share News of Recovery
Friends of Miss Myrtle Glaze report she is resting well after an operation at Vidalia Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Glaze
Vidalia Hospital
Bowling Green and Mariana Women Visit Bland Family
Mrs. Joe Phillips of Bowling Green Kentucky and Mrs. Stanley N Reeves of Mariana Florida arrived Sunday from Bowling Green to be guests of their parents Mr and Mrs J A Bland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Phillips
Bowling Green, Ky
Stanley N. Reeves
Mariana, Fla
Bowling Green
J. A. Bland
Macon and Douglas Guests Stay With Local Families
Mrs J H Rentz of Macon visits her parents Mr and Mrs J L Roberts on College street. Miss Katherine Davis of Douglas stays with Mr and Mrs Marvin Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Rentz
Macon
Mrs. J. L. Roberts
College Street
Katherine Davis of
Douglas
Marvin Davis
Swainsboro Man Visits Sister as Camp Dixon Host Plans
Mr. B. M. Jones of Swainsboro spent Sunday as guest of his sister Mrs. J. R. Stith. Miss Gertrude Stith will leave on Friday for Camp Dixon. Miss Stith will direct the horseback riding there during the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Jones
Swainsboro
J. R. Stith
Gertrude Stith
Camp Dixon
Miss Stith
Blitchs to Occupy Harrel Home This Week
Mr and Mrs R D Blitch arrive from Statesboro this week and will take up residence at the Harrel home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Blitch
Statesboro
Harrel
Captain Turner Returns From Miami Vacation
Capt Turner, conductor of the M D and S Railway, has returned after a few weeks’ vacation in Miami Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Turner
M. D. & S. Railway
Miami
Fla
Mrs. T. J. Ainsworth Visits Brother in Nashville
Mrs. T. J. Ainsworth left Friday for Nashville to visit her brother, Mr. Hodges, as friends learn Dr. L. H. Darby is improving and expected to return home soon after several weeks at Wesley Memorial Hospital Emory University Ga
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Ainsworth
Nashville
Mr. Hodges
L. H. Darby
Dr. Darby
Wesley Memorial Hospital
Emory University
Miss Rushie Brazzell Takes Bank Post With J F Darby
Miss Rushie Brazzell, long time in a responsible role at McNatt Motor Company, has accepted a position with the J F Darby Bank, indicating a career move to finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushie Brazzell
McNatt Motor Company
J. F. Darby Bank
Miss Adel Hackel Returns After Athens University Visit
Miss Adel Hackel arrived from Athens where she studied at the University of Georgia. After several days with her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Hackel she will return to the University Summer School for a special study. She has made splendid progress in journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adel Hackel
Athens
University of Georgia
Joe Hackel
University
Miss Hackel
Lyons men vacationing at the coast with Mr Coffin
Joe Hackel E L Meadows P J McNatt and Bill Estroff all of Lyons are spending several days at the coast as guests of Mr Coffin of Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Joe Hackel
E. L. Meadows
P. J. McNatt
Bill Estroff
Lyons
Mr. Coffin
Brunswick
Misses Mary and Eula Hatcher Return From Georgia Trip
Misses Mary and Eula Hatcher have returned after visiting friends and relatives in Waynesboro and Augusta, Georgia. The sisters traveled to the southern cities and are reported in good health with no incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Eula Hatcher
Waynesboro
Kavakos Family Visiting Relatives in Savannah
Mrs W D Kavakos and family are visiting relatives in Savannah Georgia during a short stay with plans to tour local sites and reconnect with kin.
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W. D. Kavakos
Savannah
Florida visitor Homer Geiger hosted by Sikes family
Mr. Homer Geiger of Florida is visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Sikes for several days this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Geiger
Florida
T. E. Sikes
Darby Family Returns Home After Weekend Visit
Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Darby and their children return to Statesboro from a weekend visit with Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Darby, resuming home duties after the trip.
Carter Family Returns From Lakeland Florida Trip
Mr and Mrs H L Carter and their children have returned home after a pleasant motor trip to Lakeland Florida emphasizing a restful family vacation and travel experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Carter
Lakeland, Fla
Statesboro couple hosts weekend guests from local circle
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mathews of Statesboro were the week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Gunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mathews
Statesboro
J. W. Gunter
Build For Fire Safety Urges Local Fire Chief
Fire Chief M A Russell urges higher incombustibility in buildings as key to reducing fire toll. He notes no all fireproof structure is practical but advocates safer materials and construction to limit spread, especially on wood frame homes. Russell backs the 1927 Fire Prevention Year campaign with the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Association of Fire Chiefs
United States
M. A. Russell
Russell
New President Named for Georgia State College for Women
Milledgeville Ga June 4 At a board meeting the Georgia State College for Women announced the appointment of Dr Ambrose L Suhrie of New York University to its presidency Dr Suhrie is a Stetson graduate and former head of education at that university He holds an LL D honorary degree and earned A M and Ph D from the University of Pennsylvania with further graduate study at Chicago and Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Pennsylvana
University of Chicago
Columbia
Georgia Names New State College Education Head
Since leaving Georgia in 1914 after leading the education department at Milledgeville's State College for Women, the educator has served on three university staffs in three states. He chaired the Cleveland School of Education and led New York University's normal school division. An author of a dozen textbooks and lecturer, he was elected unanimously for a five year term and will assume duties as Parks' successor before the fall term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Department of Education
State College For Women
Milledgeville
University of Pennsylvania
Cleveland School of Education
Western Reserve University
Division of Normal School
Teachers’ College
New York University
United States
Marvin M. Parks
Rev N C Harrison Preaches to Large Weekend Congregation
North Thompson News reports Rev N C Harrison filled regular appointments at the church Saturday and Sunday with a large crowd enjoying the services. Social visits include Mrs W T Fountain dining with Miss Ida Frost, and Mr and Mrs Freeman Frost dining with Mr Will Mixon. Mrs J D Brantley hosted a Sunday school party for children with games and ice cream. Clyde and A B King visited at Mrs E M Williamson’s Normantown home. Sunday school urged for every Sunday at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Harrison
W. T. Fountain
Ida Frost
Walter Kelley
T. J. Frost
Freeman Frost
Will Mixon
J. D. Brantley
Clyde
A. B. King
E. M. Williamson
Normantown
Candidate Announces for Third Ward Council Seat
A candidate declares his run for Councilman in the Third Ward of the city and asks voters for their vote and support. He pledges to merit the confidence placed in him.
Sprinkler and Sweeper Sales Mentioned by Brittian's Shoe Shop
Local note references selling a sprinkler and sweeper and fixing sidewalks. Brittian's Shoe Shop appears in the brief as the source of the advisory. No further details are provided about dates prices or owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brittian
Harvesting Tobacco Secrets From an Old Grower
A letter from a longtime tobacco grower shares a method to time harvests for better curing. By tracking the plant’s oil content and sap levels, tobacco harvested when sap is down and oil high yields richer, waxy leaves. The writer notes a likely large crop this year and offers to answer grower inquiries with postage for reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
Farm For Sale 65 Acres In Heart Of Florida Citrus Belt
65 acre farm with 40 and 26 acre tracts in central Florida near Ocala. 12 miles from Ocala, 4 miles to highway and railroad, 2 miles from church and school. Fronts a fishing lake, 75 000 feet saw timber, 3 room house, one acre orange grove, 10 acres cultivated, price 1000 dollars per tract cash or split. Contact 11 Co B Carroll Vidalia Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Ocala
Fla
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Roscoe Ledford
Joyce Sikes
Wallace Moses
McDonald-McGillis
Ore
Ed Smith
M Relatives Etter
Mr. J. B. Brewton
Augusta
Weg
F. W. Darby
Mrs. W. L. Darby
Georgia State College For Women
DR. Parks
Ottolowe
Gladiators
Scaurus
Pompeii
Murchison Undertaking CO
Vidalia, Georgia
North Thompson News
Chester Shuman
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