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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1927
Page
5
A mixed item blends a 1920s patriotic lyric with a long discussion of prohibition driven prosperity and new wealth. It notes rising savings, consumer growth, and industrial booms across autos, homes, and retail while listing social events and local visits. The piece mentions Mrs. Jake Price hosting Jewel of Nashville, and several local visitors and gatherings around families.
Mrs P H Jeter presided over the first session of the Georgia P T A summer school conference in Athens on June 28. E G Weller of the national P T A outlined a program to organize systematize vitalize and advertise P T A work.
Atlanta based Georgia Power Company announced Tuesday June 28 that Frank E. Shumate general attorney and Charles A. Collier general sales manager were elected vice presidents. Shumate will lead the legal department and Collier will head merchandising. Both have long tenures with the company.
The article argues prohibition raises national prosperity by outlawing saloons. It claims liquor revenue once totaled two billion dollars annually, with most not benefitting other industries, and estimates current liquor spending at ten percent of prior levels, freeing funds for savings banks and better living.
Mrs M A Russell hosted an informal reception for Mrs Franklin Russell of New York and Miami. Crepe myrtle and Shasta daisies decorated the rooms. Punch was served by Miss Eloise Rabin and Miss Lois Coleman. Cream and cake were served by the hostess with Mrs H L Carter. About seventy five ladies visited from five to seven. Mr and Mrs Laurin S Ziegler of Tarpon Springs Fla visit the Douglases.
Mr E L Meadows returned from Morehead NC to boost the local tobacco market. Dr L H Darby expects to reopen his office early next week. Mr Lester Loggin of Gainesville GA tours the city representing Georgia Power. Mr and Mrs Oscar E Hill and children Virginia and Oscar Jr of Tarpon Springs FL stayed with Mr and Mrs Jemaeca Rougles last week.
Mr. J. C. Vann of Greenville Tennessee arrives to oversee preparations for the opening of a large warehouse under construction to be operated with his associate W. W. Barnard, also of Greenville, who is due in a few days.
Georgia Normal College at Statesboro opened last week with a record enrollment for its three year history. On opening day 421 registered, with total enrollment near 500 and many more awaiting rooms and board. Bulloch County leads with 109 pupils, Emanuel 41, Screven 40, Dodge 30, as the college plans for fall with anticipated enrollment around 200 to 300.
In Atlanta the state senate chairman Senator John S. Kelley proposed a sweeping probe into the State Banking Department. The resolution seeks lists of liquidated banks from 1920 to present, detailed asset and fee breakdowns, attorney and examiner payments, and source-documented expense records. It also targets repeal of no par value stock incorporation and other related measures.
Friends of the college pledge support to President Wells as they form a help ing hand to build a great regional institution for the people of South East Georgia.
On Sunday afternoon July 10 from 3 30 to 5 00 the Charlotte Methodist Church hosts a Group Sunday School Institute. Rev M A Shaw Rev J Frank Snell Mrs Go Rountree and others discuss vital phases of the small Sunday school. All local Sunday schools and invited denominations encouraged to attend in Charlotte.
J L Sutton at 187 Thompson Street announces barbecue catering with option for clients to supply meat. Brunswick stew available. Requests notify a few days in advance. Phone 75.
Atlanta Georgia June 27 The appointment of Dr A G Richardson of Athens Ga as acting state veterinarian was announced by Eugene Talmadge newly elected commissioner of agriculture Dr Richardson succeeds Dr Peter F Bahnsen whose resignation was accepted today The board is expected to meet in 2008 to present its recommendation for a permanent appointee Bahnsen will return to private practice in Americas after serving since 1910 and resigning to fulfill Talmadge campaign promises of a clean sweep
A well executed counterfeit ten dollar Federal Reserve Note is circulating abroad. Citizens are advised to watch for suspicious currency and report it to authorities.
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