Car of J. T. Ragan Found in Savannah
Reports from Savannah say a Chevrolet coupe stolen last week from J. T. Ragan of this city was recovered there. The car suffered little damage and was found on a main street by local officers who identified it via the tire cover sign from the dealer. A second Chevrolet touring car recovered last week was pulled from Tiger Creek near the Toombs and Emanuel county line and previously linked to the Plaza Cafe theft.
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Savannah
J. T. Ragan
Chevrolet
Tiger Creek
Toombs
Emanuel
Plaza Cafe
Revival at Claxton Methodist Church Draws Large Crowds
Unusual interest surrounds Rev Herbert Etheridge revival at Claxton Methodist Church with sermons likened to Sam Jones. Etheridge has led 254 revivals with most congregations filling the house, aided by Rev Stanaland and a strong choir. Services Sunday include both morning Sunday school at 10 30 and an evening meeting with announcements about next week. Prompt arrival urged for Sunday night seating.
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Claxton Methodist Church
Herbert Etheridge
Sam Jones
Etheridge
Claxton
Mr. Stanaland
Evangelist Gypsy Smith Jr Visits Local Baptists
Gypsy Smith Jr with Rev J C G Brooks and Rev Dougald McIntyre spoke at the First Baptist Church in a noon service this past Tuesday. Crowds filled the auditorium as Rev Royal Page led prayers and Dr J C Brewton opened the program. Smith urged believers to trust in Jesus as the Son of God and explained faith as knowing the facts about Christ.
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C. O’n. Martindale
Royal Page
Geo. S. Rountree
Gypsy Smith, Jr
Dublin
J. C. G. Brooks
Dougald McIntyre
H. W. Bailey
First Baptist Church
J. C. Brewton
D. D
Gypsy Smith
John
Jesus
God
Christ
Vidalia Tobacco Warehouse Directors Reelect Leaders Plan Expansion
The Vidalia Tobacco Warehouse Company held its annual meeting on March 15 at the office. S. B. Meadow re elected president and general agent, G. N. Mathews re elected vice president, and new directors E. L. Meadows M. W. Mathews and W. A. Jones joined. Discussion covered enlarging facilities with an additional room and a land parcel adjoining the current warehouse for a large new addition.
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Vidalia Tobacco Warehouse Company
S. B. Meadows
E. L. Meadows
G. N. Mathews
M. W. Mathews
W. A. Jones
S. B. Meadow
Ager
High School Glee Club Presents Mary Wake Up Operetta
On Friday evening the High School Glee Club will stage the operetta Mary Wake Up with twenty five participants. The Scout Orchestra provides music and fifteen dancers perform folk dances led by Eula Hatcher and Dorothy Brewton. The show starts at 8 o'clock with admission 35 and 20 cents.
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Glee Club
Mary
Scout Orchestra
Eula Hatcher
Dorothy Brewton
Leon Moye Memorial Medical Meeting Thursday
The Leon Moye Memorial Medical group plans a Thursday gathering to discuss community health funding and upcoming clinic services. Attendees include local physicians, nurses, and residents seeking updates on outreach programs and patient care initiatives.
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THE
Leon Moye
Vidalian Vision of J F Darby Building Boom in Vidalia
Vidalia citizen J F Darby plans a major North side development on Railroad avenue at McIntosh street. The project includes a two story bank and building loan department, an undertaker’s office, and remodeling of existing structures to match the new design. The Advance notes strong local backing and no outside capital needed for Vidalia’s growth.
Doctors Association Meeting at Vidalia Hospital
A regional medical association with members from Toombs Treutlen and Montgomery counties met at Vidalia Hospital Thursday evening with Dr T C Thompson hosting the event.
Special Services at Center Church Sunday Morning
Center Church plans special services at 11 30 Sunday morning. Royal Page urges all to attend the service.
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Center Church
Royal Page
Thousand Pecan Trees Planted on Bank Property
The Georgia State Bank on South Thompson road completed planting a thousand pecan trees on its farm. Mr. J. B. Brewton supplied the trees for this improvement.
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Georgia State Bank
South Thompson Road
J. B. Brewton
Vidalia Girls Attend Twelfth District Meet
The Twelfth District tournament held in Cochran on the 10th and 11th was praised by coaches players and spectators for sportsmanship hospitality and smooth conduct. Vidalia High lost to Vidalia Rochelle 16 to 16 and Cochran A M Eastman Cochran High and Vidalia won top four places. The district all star team was chosen from fourteen teams with players from Cochran Eastman A M Vidalia and others.
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Vidalia
Cochran
Vidalia-Rochelle
Vidalia High
Corse
Cochran A. & M
Eastman
Cochran High
Peena Cs
Blount
A. & M. Eastman
Mullins
Pear Gmian
Mullis
Jones
Cochran Hi
Randitte
Tobacco beds showing up well in Toombs county
The Kiwanis Agricultural Committee reports ideal conditions for tobacco bed growth in Toombs county. A Mead family farm specimen brought to Vidalia indicates beds ready for planting as the typical season runs March 20 to April 1. Buyers will visit Vidalia. the note warns growers to focus on high grade to secure good prices.
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The
Kiwanis Club
Toombs
E. L. Meadows
Vidalia
Real Estate Improvements and Tax Exemption Trend
In Vidalia the wr building at Railroad Avenue and Church Street was repainted and upstairs remodeled to suit tenants. J F Darby and wife relocate. their Jackson Street home is being converted into two apartments. Herman and Mrs McArthur moved into their Dutten Street home. the Jackson Street house is now owned by Dr J H Dees. A Jeff Davis Highway site hosts a new filling station and dwelling just outside city limits. Seventy-five Georgia counties approve manufacturing tax exemptions. agriculture seeks a decade tax exemption for the first 100 cultivated acres and implements.
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Railroad
Church Street
Vidalia
J. F. Darby
Wertheim Place
Jackson Street
Herman McArthur
Dutden Street
McArthurs
J. H. Dees
Alston
Jeff Davis Highway
Georgia
Agricultural Committee of the
Atlanta Chamber of Commerc
General Assembly
Property front on main county highway eyed for subdivision
The parcel features standard varieties and substantial frontage on a major county highway likely to be paved soon. While plans by the bank are unclear, the site’s location supports subdivision into truck farming tracts or a high end residence, adding value.
City unlocks street work with new one man machine
Vidalia authorities report immediate use of a single man street building machine, plus a surrounding loader and sprinkler powered by mule, to smooth fifteen miles of streets including West Meadows, Railroad, McIntosh and Jackson. The device scrapes rough spots and digs ditch lines while awaiting an engineer familiarization period. A power fire siren ordered for the power plant will expand signal coverage for precise fire location.
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and Lanes Committee
West Meadows Street
West and
North
Arenue
McIntosh
Jackson Streets
Vidalia
Stree
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