District Convention of Women's Clubs Meets Here Next Week
The Twelfth District Convention of Women's Clubs gathers in Vidalia next Tuesday with state president Mrs. J. E. Hayes and national federation leader Mrs. Alonzo Richardson among speakers. Local committees for program transportation decoration and hospitality are named to assist guests.
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Vidalia
J. E. Hayes
Zebulon
Alonzo Richardson
National Federation
Citizenship Training
Newton Wing
Georgia Products
Frank Lawson
Hayes
W. C. Thompson
W. J. DeLoach
Geo. S. Rountree
J. E. Mercer
I. J. Harrell
J. W. Mathews
T. C. Thompson
J. C. Timmerman
T. R. Lee
A. F. Fanning
Chess Abernathy
T. B. Youmans
J. W. Poe
J. F.daby
W. O. Donovan
F. H. Way
T. Timmerman
O. D. Warthen
Co. D. Williams
fEthel Giles
T. L. W. MacDonald
E. T. McBride
County roads and revenues seek hay bids for summer supply
The Lyons Georgia county invites sealed bids by May 12 1922 noon for furnishing first class Peavine Hay for May through August delivered to County Farm. Samples and stated quantities required. The county may reject any bid or waive informalities. F F Goddard Clerk.
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Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
Court House
Lyons Ga
F. F. Goddard
Toombs County Singing Convention at Providence Baptist Church
The semi annual Sing sing Convention will convene at Providence Baptist Church next Sunday May 7th. Singers from other counties are invited to attend and take part. A large turnout is expected with a day in song service. Providence church, 18 miles south of Lyons. W. H. Morris, Vice. Pres.
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Providence Baptist Church
Providence Church
Lyons
W. H. Morris
Mrs. A. F. Fanning Hosts Dinner for Guest of Honor
Mrs. J. D. Horsford of Columbia Washington D C was the guest of honor at a six o clock dinner hosted by her aunt Mrs. A F Fanning on Second street. Spring flowers decorated the living and dining rooms and a large cut glass basket of lavender and pink sweet peas adorned the center of the table. The four course meal was served attractively with guests including Mr Mrs N O Carter Mrs Fanning and Mr and Mrs F H Way.
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J. D. Horsford
Columbia, D. C
A. F. Fanning
Second Street
N.O. Carter
Fanning
F. H. Way
Building Boom Spurs Home Construction in Vidalia
Local contractors report a surge of activity in Vidalia with multiple homes advancing. Royal Page's on Durden street and J. T. Douglas's on First street near completion while F. L. Phillips builds a bungalow on his northern farm. I. B. Barwick, R. M. Stanley plan new homes on Jackson street this spring after purchasing materials.
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Vidalia
Royal Page
Durden Street
J. T. Douglas
First Street
F. L. Phillips
I. B. Barwick
R. M. Stanley
Jackson Street
Vidalia church welcomes many new members
After a series of services at Vidalia Baptist Church, many new members were added. Baptismal entries include Lanell Allen, Dennis Allemnd, Ovid Brogden, Laverna Collins, Alberta Coleman, Willie Ford, Iris Faircloth, Champ Faircloth, George Palmer, Horace Sasser, Dan Taylor, Myrtle Williams, Oscar Stanford, and others. Additional members joined by letter and statement such as Ossie Hall, Horace Johnson, Ira Smith, Mrs. Lola Ward, and Mr. and Mrs. Price.
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Vidalia Baptist Church
Lanell Allen
Dennis Allemnd
Ovid Brogden
O. C. Collins
Laverna Collins
Gusse Lee Coleman
Alberta Coleman
Willie Ford
Hubert Ford
Floyd Fulmer
Iris Faircloth
Champ Faircloth
Robert Giles
Richard Herring
Kathrine Herring
Tilford Heath
Preston Heath
W. A
Saffold Announces for Middle Circuit Judge Seat
Swainsboro attorney F H Saffold declares candidacy for the Middle circuit judge post subject to fall primary. He pledges full time attention, reduced court expense, and a structured weekly schedule including demurrers, grand jury, and trials to accelerate business.
Clean-Up Week in Vidalia Rallies Town Officials
Vidalia residents joined May or Jackson and nearly all citizens in a city wide Clean-Up Week. Fourth Ward work led by Mrs. Joe Hacker and others. cemeteries beautified under W. O. Donovan and partners. a tin can matinee at the Colonial Theatre drew 300+ children with 10 cans admission. business district improved though a few vacant-lot owners did not cooperate.
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Vidalia
Jackson
Joe Hacker
Geo. L. Johnson
Chess Abernathy
Kiwanis Club
G. B. Page
Colonial Theatre
McWhorter
Junior Music Club Meeting On Jackson Street
Maurine Darby hosted a Junior Music Club session indoors due to weather at her Jackson Street home. Performances included Minuet in G, March Militaire, Verdi's La Traviata story, and a Spinning Song with a scale tie between Lucy Poe and Robert Giles.
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Jackson Street
Maurine Darby
Ruby Sutton
Lucy Poe
Olin Bland
Verdi
Robert Giles
Methodist Sunday School Institute at Mt Vernon
Preparations are underway across the McRae District for the Methodist Sunday School Institute to be held at Mt Vernon May 16 17. The event is expected to be the largest yet with representatives from all ninety schools and district pastors in attendance. Leading Sunday school workers from the state will join, as special departmental institutes are planned by conference and district leaders.
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McRae
Methodist Sunday
Mt. Vernon
Judge Safford Announces Candidacy for District Office
The text records Mr. Safford expressing belief in his fit for the district judgeship and intent to meet voters during the campaign to explain his plans in detail as part of his formal announcement.
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Safford
Candidate Announcement for Middle Circuit Judge Race
F.AT Saffold announces candidacy for Judge Superior Courts of the Middle Circuit subject to the upcoming primary. He signs with respect and notes the race is in the Middle Circuit.
Dublin Divines Speaks To Vidalia Kiwanis Club
Dr. J. G. Patton, longtime Dublin Presbyterian minister, addressed the Vidalia Kiwanis Club on Kiwanis Ideals. He urged optimism, clean business, and high integrity, receiving a warm reception. Next meeting Monday features a Ladies night with Twelfth District Woman's Club officers as guests.
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J. G. Patton
Dublin
Dublin Kiwanis Club
Vidalia Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Kiwanis Club
Patton
Vidalia
Twelfth District Woman’s Club
W M S Notes from Methodist Meeting at the Church
The Methodist Woman's Missionary Society held a Sunday afternoon meeting with Mrs. C D Williams presiding. Scripture from Psalms 31 was read, minutes reviewed, and reports praised. A committee was formed to buy an oil stove for the parsonage. General church cleaning is set for Thursday at 9 30. Bible Study Class meets Monday at the church.
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Church Sanday
C. D. Williams
A. F. Fanning
Johnson Corner School Closes Successful Term
The Meadows Buick Company distributors for Buick in this area report a strong sales month led by Mr. E. L. Meadows. They say the Atlanta territory shows higher percentage of sales than dealer estimates and set a pace for Buick dealers in the state.
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Johnson Corner
Meadows-Buick Company
Atlanta
E. L. Meadows
Buick
Boll Weevil Troubles Doctor Meadows Cotton Field
Dr. Meadows warns boll weevil infestation plaguing his cotton after three passes through a field unused in two years. He reports heavy weevil presence on nearly every leaf and fears a poor cotton crop, while others doubt the severity and expect a possible fair yield.
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Meadows
New Department Store Opening At Vidalia Draws Crowds
The Leader & Kosansky Co. opened a large department store in Vidalia last Saturday attracting hundreds of shoppers. The store employed over 100 clerks, featured tasteful decorations, offered free cold drinks, and sold a wide varied stock reducing the need for trips to nearby cities.
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Leader & Kosansky Co
Vidalia
Thorughout
Start Work On School Building In Tattnall
John T. Ragan & Co. holds the contract for Cedar Haw consolidated district in Tattnall county and will begin active brick construction next week. The project, costing about $10,000, will bring the new school building to completion.
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John T. Ragan & Co
Cedar Haw
Tattnall County
Girl Scouts Tag Day Nets Over Fifty Dollars
Saturday was set aside for a Girl Scouts tag day raising over 50 dollars. The funds support the summer camp program and aim to include every girl scout in the group.
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Sam
Judge Hagan Holds Short Court in May Term
The May term of Ordinary's court presided by Judge Hagan conducted a brief session. Emma Mosley Bennett was granted twelve months support from the estate of her late husband W B Mosley. Theodosia Donovan's application for letters of administration from W O Donovan Jr. estate, was objected and carried over to next term.
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Hagan
Ordinary
Emma Mosley Bennett
W. B. Mosley
Theodosia Donovan
W. O. Donovan Jr
Rushing Buys Meadows Mercantile Stock for 1000
C M Rushing of Claxton buys the Meadows Mercantile Co. stock from trustee J DeLoach. Bid price is 1000 dollars. Livestock and accounts later sold to Lee Lowe for 420 dollars.
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M. Rushing
Stock Meadows Mercantile CO
C. M. Rushing
Claxton
The
Meadows Mercantile Co
J. DeLoach
Lee Lowe
Johnson Corner School marks first year of consolidation
The Johnson Corner district celebrated the end of its first consolidated school year with a countywide gathering last Saturday. Judge R N Hardeman and Supt M L Brittian gave addresses highlighting higher education and Toombs County progress, welcomed by Homer Mann.
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Johnson Corner
Toombs County
Georgia
R. N. Hardeman
M. L. Brittian
Homer Mann
Eason
Council to Enforce Muzzling of City Dogs
City council at the regular meeting decided to enforce the ordinance requiring all dogs running at large to be muzzled. Chief Mallard is to rigidly enforce it. The council also ordered filling unused surface wells and extending water mains to reach more streets. Jail remodelment will begin immediately.
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Mallard
Chief Mallard
Realm 127 Members Meet for Election at Hall
All members of Realm No. 127 are asked to meet at the hall Saturday night at 8 30 for election and other important matters by the secretary Knights of K K K
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Realm No. 127
Knights OF K. K. K
Charity Theme in Scripture Lesson Readings
An introduction by Bertie Palmer frames a series on charity based on 11 Cor 13. Contributors discuss whether Bible charity equals love with money absent and how true charity relates to love. Authors include Robert Safford Mary Thomas Leila Oliver Encil Oliver Mr. Murchison and Mrs. Giles.
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Bertie Palmer
Robert Safford
Mary Thomas
Leila Oliver
Oliver
Mr. Murchison
Mrs. Giles
Vidalia Enacts May 8 Dog Running Prohibition
Beginning Monday May 8 all dogs running at large on streets in Vidalia without muzzles will be killed by order of the City Council. J D Mallard Chief of Police announces the crackdown.
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Vidalia
Council
McArthur Elected Director of Georgia Cotton Growers
Friends of W. T. McArthur report his election as one of twenty directors of the Georgia Cotton Growers Association. He will represent the 15th district, which includes many counties in the region. Directors meet Friday in Atlanta to organize and plan for handling 240000 bales signed up by Georgia planters.
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W. T. McArthur
Georgia Cotton Growers, Association
Atlanta
Georgia
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District Convention
Woman's Clubs
Singing Convention
Mrs. A. F. Fanning
Saffold
MW. C
Swainsboro
F. H. Saffold
Smalls
Hardeman
Entertains Music Club
S. S. Institute
Judge Middle Circuit
Dublin Divine
Wanis Ideals
Tain Club Women Next
W. M. S. Notes
DR. Meadows
John Meadows
Leader & Rosansky CO
Tattnall
Prof
Brittian Made
Cotton
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