Montgomery County Democratic Executive Committee Meets
The Montgomery County Democratic Executive Committee met at the Mt. Vernon courthouse. Col. A B Hutcheson presided with J M Downie A L Wheeler S L Morris M H Darley as attendees. The group fixed September 13 as the county primary date and set a $25 entry fee for representative candidates due by August 7. The rotation system assigns Toombs County the Fifteenth Senate district nomination. no Montgomery county assessment for that seat or for congressional candidates. It is noted H B Folsom likely will not seek re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Court House
Mt. Vernon
Col
A. B. Hutcheson
J. M. Downie
A. L. Wheeler
S. L. Morris
M. H. Darley
Darley
Toombs County
Wheeler
Montgomery
Toombs
Dublin
H. B. Folsom
City Tax Assessors Begin Review of City Property Returns
The city tax board of assessors W. A. Jones Geo. L. Thomas and J. S. Jenkins began this week examining city property returns. Daily sessions run in the Dixie Cotton Co office and will continue for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Jones
Geo. L. Thomas
J. S. Jenkins
The
Dixie Cotton Co
Unmuzzled Poodle Bites Children in City Rabies Case
An unmuzzled poodle infected with rabies attacked twelve or fifteen children before being killed. State health authorities confirmed hydrophobia and ordered Pasteur treatment for all bitten residents as local doctors arrange vaccinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciy
Atlanta
Vidalia Merchants Observe July 4th Holiday
Several Vidalia merchants announce closures for the entire day July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Businesses listed include Warthen's Grocery Vidalia Market H Estroff B W Godbee Vidalia 10c Co L L Lowe Annie Stone Lee Hardware Dickerson Holton Rushing Bros John N Patrick Son A Estroff Co Leader Rosansky Vidalia Hardware Louis Shifrin Bailey Davidson G C Smith Hackel Bros H B Elijah J G Williams Modern Farm Implement Co J R Love B W McIntyre D C Harris Co H McIntyre.
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Vidalia
Warthen’s Grocery
Vidalia Market
H. Estroff
B. W. Godbee
Vidalia 10c Company
L. L. Lowe
Annie Stone
Lee Hardware Co
Dickerson & Holton
Rushing Bros
John N. Patrick & Son
A. Estroff & Co
Leader & Rosansky Co
Vidalia Hardware Co
Louis Shi
I O F Home at Griffin Nearing Completion
Griffin June 27 The R T Daniel Memorial Home of the Odd Fellows of Georgia near completion will open in a few weeks for widows and orphans A large admin building sits on 100 acres outside Griffin Cottages will be added The Grand Master Hon James A Perry has designated July 8 as Orphans Home Day urging Georgia Odd Fellows to contribute to the Home
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Griffin
R. T. Daniel
Odd Fellows of Georgia
Georgia
James A. Perry
Grand Lodge
Hugh Peterson Jr. Seeks Representative Run
In this issue an announcement presents Col Hugh Peterson Jr seeking a representative seat. Son of the late W J Peterson he is a popular county figure and former Brewton Parker and State University student who studied at West Point before WWI. He has practiced law six months and plans a thorough campaign for the September primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Peterson
Riley
Peterson
W. J. Peterson
Brewton-Parker
State University
West Point
Brewton Parker Institute Names Coming Year Faculty
The Brewton Parker Institute reveals its full faculty for the new term. Led by President A. M. Gates and Vice-President W. H. C. Dudley, the Academic and Public School departments include W. R. Lanier, L. S. Barrett, Miss Lillian Douglas, Miss Inez Smith, Miss Elizabeth Lee, Miss Eunice Burkhalter, and others. Re-elections and new appointments are noted, with grounds and buildings to receive summer improvements.
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Brewton-Parker Institute
A. M. Gates
W. H. C. Dudley
W. R. Lanier
Dublin
L. S. Barrett
Vernon
Lillian Douglas
Camilla
Inez Smith
Sylvester
Elizabeth Lee
Public School Department
Catharine Currie
Mt. Vernon
Cassie Youmans
Lyons
Mary Mann
E. O. Dickson
Marie Brown
Sandersville
Sarah Mae McWhorter
Winder
Dickson
Riley
Daniell Association
Mercer
Brewton- Parker
Gates
Clark-Herring: Verma Clark Weds Charles Herring at Nor Mantown
Miss Verma Inez Clark and Mr Charles Wilkins Herring were married at the Clark home in Nor Mantown on June 28. Rev J T B Anderson of Vidalia officiated the ring ceremony. The bride, a State Normal School graduate, wore a tan triune suit. groom is a Houston businessman. They left for a western honeymoon and will reside in Houston after July 4.
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Verma Inez Clark
Charles Wilkins Herring
M. L. Clark
Normantown
J. T- B. Anderson
Vidalia
State Normal School
Houston
Texas
West
Hoeoston
Tex
Delegates Return From State BYPU Meet
Rev. J. T. B. Anderson Mrs Glis een and Miss Olin Bland returned Saturday from Athens where they attended the State BYPU convention as delegates from the local union. They report one of the best conventions the organization has ever had.
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J. T. B. Anderson
Gliseen
Olin Bland
Athens
Wheeler County Man Dies By Own Hand Near Mt Vernon
Wheeler County farmer Mr Harmon Sightler died Friday afternoon at his home near Stuckey after shooting himself with a heavy caliber pistol while returning from Vidalia. He left a note to Mr Coleman saying I done it myself before the fatal shot to both temples. He did not regain consciousness and died near the Brewton Parker Institute with medical help called from Mt Vernon and Glenwood.
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Harmon Sightler
Wheeler County
Stuckey
Mt. Vernon
Sightler
Vidalia
L. C. Coleman and Son
Coleman
Lightler
Brewton-Parker Institute
Glenwood
Union Sunday School Picnic at Gordon Bridge
The Methodist and Presbyterian Sunday schools of Vidalia enjoyed a picnic at Gordon Bridge on Wednesday. Trucks and automobiles carried a large crowd to the grounds for games fishing and bathing. A bounteous picnic dinner with ice cream and lemonade was served at noon.
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Methodist
Presbyterian
Vidalia
Gordon Bridge
Melon Shipments Forecast Heavy Next Week
Mr. F. G. Clarke of the Southwest Georgia Melon Growers Association says shipments will be heavy next week, totaling 60 to 75 cars. Last week the first car left Lyons and a 32 pound melon car departed Ohoopee on Monday. A 30 pound car left Riley and a 28 pound car left Mian on Tuesday. Prices are satisfactory and growers expect strong returns for large melons as grading improves and the Soweg meron reputation expands inland and toward Canada.
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F. G. Clarke
Southwest Georgia Melon Growers Association
Lyons
Ohoopee
Riley
Mi‘an
Clarke
Canada
Vidalia Hospital tribute ends with Gordon's Bridge fish fry
Mr. S. R. Shuman praised Vidalia Hospital physicians and nurses for care during illness and hosted an enjoyable fish fry at Gordon's Bridge Tuesday evening. The gathering was greatly enjoyed by all attendees.
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S. R. Shuman
Vidalia Hospital
Gordon’s Bridge
MacDonald to Move to Kingsport Tennessee
Mr T. L. W. MacDonald, a popular Vidalia citizen, has accepted a hardware department manager post at the Kingsport Stores Company in Kingsport Tennessee and will relocate around July 10. His departure is noted with regret by local church and community members. both he and Mrs MacDonald are noted as talented musicians.
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T. L. W. MacDonald
Vidalia
Kingsport Stores Company
Kingsport
Tenn
PTA Meeting At School Auditorium This Friday
Friday afternoon at 4 30 the Parent Teacher Association holds a meeting in the school auditorium. A town canvass seeks members and plans for the year's work will be outlined. Members are urged to attend and help prepare for the upcoming school year. Mrs T A Lee presiding.
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Parent-Teacher Association
T. A
Lee
Presa
Vidalia Boy Scouts Plan Week-Long Camp in July
Vidalia troop scoutmaster Mr W L Downs announces a week long camp for July 17 24 at the Houston Factory camp near Macon. A large number of troops from the 12th congressional district will attend. The camp is described as an ideal place and local scouts look forward to a great time.
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W. L. Downs
Vidalia
Boy Scouts
Houston
Macon
12Th Congressional District
Vidalia to Host First Cooperative Chicken Sale
The first section wide cooperative chicken sale will be at Vidalia on Wednesday July 6 with a target carload of poultry. Mrs L V Thorpe organizer and Loombs county home demonstrator with Athens State College officials will oversee. Checks given promptly for poultry bought to prevent delays. Farmers urged to bring fliers roosters hens guineas ducks turkeys and geese for sale and to organize community haul-ins.
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Vidalia
L. V- Thorpe
Loombs County
State Agricultural Colege
Athens
Thorpe
File Appeal But Leave Vidalia Before Trial
Ruth Horne and Ethel Jackson were convicted last week before Mayor Jackson of running a disorderly house and disorderly conduct. They gave notice of appeal to the city council but left Vidalia before the hearing, forfeiting a $100 cash bond on deposit with Clerk Duggan. Chief Mallard led the case after neighborhood complaints, as city authorities push to remove undesirable characters.
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Ruth Horne
Ethel Jackson
Jackson
Duggan
Mallard
Pose
Vidalia Considers Consolidation But Abandons Plan
A Vidalia Kiwanis committee recommends against forming a large consolidated school this year due to insufficient revenue and tax collection delays. Officials plan to improve the current Vidalia school with sewerage, modern drinking fountains, repainting, a new classroom, a science laboratory, and expanded enrollment capacity ahead of September reopening.
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Vidalia
Downs
Jackson
Ragatt
Toombs Co Sunday School Convention at Sharpes Chapel
The Toombs County Sunday School Convention will be held at Sharpes Chapel on July 12. All county Sunday schools are expected to be represented. State workers Miss Myra Batchelder and J. O. Webb will speak at morning and afternoon sessions.
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Toombs Co
Sharpes Chapel
Myra Batchelder
Georgia Sunday School Association
J. O. Web
Waverly
Ala
Batchedor
R. D. Webb
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Vidlaia
Hugh Peterson JR
Represent
Ailey
Office
Georgia Commission CO
Jefferson Street
Savannah, Georgia
Clark-Herring
Wheeler County Mar
Herman Sightler
Near Stuckey
Brewton-Parker IN
Stitute
Union Sunday School
Tiger Spring
North Thompson Sunday School
Kingsport, Tenn
Wanis Club
Sit
Uation
Kiwanis Club
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