Vidalia High to Hold Commencement May 20 24
Vidalia High School announces a two week commencement schedule beginning Friday May 20 with grammar school recital and debate. The 19 member senior class will graduate Tuesday May 24 at 8 30 pm with Senator Walter F George of Vienna delivering the address at the First Baptist Church.
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Vidalia High School
Lanier and
Harris
U. S
Philipine Islands
Tuckly
Decatur
City Hall
First Baptist Church
Walter F. George
Vienna
New Machinery Improves City Streets Under One‑Man Tractor
W. J. Murchison chair of the Streets and Lanes Committee reports strong results from the city owned tractor. The one man outfit reduces costs while powering scrape and attachments. Streets show improvement and await rains to boost efficiency further.
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W. J. Murchison
Death of Mr J A Cowart Valdosta Cashier at G F Railway
Mr J A Cowart cashier of the G F railway died suddenly Saturday night after a brief indigestion attack. He had long served Valdosta residents and railway officials with courtesy and efficiency. Funeral services were set for 5 30 Monday at the Methodist church with Rev Loy Warwick presiding. He was a respected member of the local church and board of stewards.
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J. A. Cowart
G. S. & F. Railway
Valdosta
Methodist Church
Loy Warwick
Cowart
Federal and State Surveyors Begin Loop Road Survey
Federal and State highway surveyors in this section this week map the Loop road from the Coursey place on the Cotton Belt highway to the city. The route will exit Highway 1 at right angles and reach Vidalia, intersecting McIntosh street near the hill or on Peachtree or North street. After the survey the county gang may start on the cut off, with paving plans for the South Thompson road not yet determined. Cowart death noted. survived by wife and three sons Leon 16 Rudolph 12 and Tillman 2.
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Cotton Belt Highway
Vidalia
City
McIntosh Street
Peachtree
North Street
South Thompson Road
Old Folks Revival At Tabernacle Baptist Church
Sunday School at 10 A M with Dr L H Darby Superintendent Preaching at 11 A M by the pastor on Josh 14 6 A revival series will run eight to ten days with preaching by the pastor and Dr J C Brewton Music by W C Grindle A worship program inviting all over fifty to attend Cars provided for those without transport The W M A Bible study Monday 430 P M by Mrs L H Darby Prayer service Wednesday at 8 P M led by Rev Levi Phillips.
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L. H. Darby
Josh
J. C. Brewton
W. C. Grindle
Moody Bible Institute
RP. Phillips
Levi Phillips
Toombs Farmers Get 12674.95 in Cotton Settlement
Checks totaling 12674.95 were received by Toombs county farmers who sold cotton this season through the Georgia Cotton Growers' Co operative Association. The final settlement sets 12.65 cents a pound for middling white cotton with 7 8 inch staple after expenses. The association advanced over 3 million dollars to members on delivery last fall before much cotton was sold. President J E Conwell reported 95 percent of cotton sold in the U S went direct from grower to spinner and pools closed by April 12 to provide cash for the year's crops. Cordially, D S Rindle, Pastor.
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Toombs
Georgia Cotton Growers’ Co-operative Association
J. E. Conwell
Recital At School For Jones And Poe Monday Evening
On Monday evening May 16 in the school auditorium a recital will be given by Katherine Jones who completes a two year high school course in Expression and Lucy Poe who receives a piano certificate for high school work the public is invited.
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Lucy Poe
Katherine Jones
Lucy
Dr Findley to Open Modern Offices in Poe Building
Dr. C. W. Findley has leased offices in the Poe building on Railroad Avenue after returning from Chicago where he qualified as an Eye Ear Nose and Throat specialist. The offices will be remodeled and redecorated for his practice. Equipment arriving from Chicago will be installed as soon as space is ready.
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C. W. Findley
Chicago
Poe
Railroad Avenue
Dr. Findley
Negro Boy Killed in Chariot Race in Glenwood Ga
In Glenwood Georgia on May 7 a black boy died and a white youth was seriously injured when two boys tried Roman chariot racing with an army wagon and no mules. They whipped the mules, crashed at a corner, and were thrown from the wagon. The black boy was killed instantly. the white youth was_run_over by the wagon.
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Glenwood
Vidalia Bank Project Leads City Construction Boom
The J F Darby Bank opens May 28 as D C Harris owns the former Barwick hotel lot on Railroad Avenue. J T Ragan & Co. hold the building contract for a 60 by 120 foot structure to serve Shuman Harris Motor as sales office repair shop and filling station ready by September. Additional work includes Dr H A Deen home on Church and Sixth, remodelling the First National Bank building for J F Darby private banking and building loan operations, Vann Tobacco Warehouse on First and Darden, Seaboard paving across Railroad Avenue crossings, Meadows Street office for Dr F L Huie and a new Vidalia Hospital addition with upgraded interiors and furnishings.
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J. T. Ragan and Company
Vidalia
Shuman-Harris Motor Company
H. A. Deen
Church and
Sixth Streets
First National Bank
J. F. Darby
Vann Tobacco Warehouse
First and
Darden Streets
Seaboard
Seaboard Railroad
Meadows Street
F. L. Huie
Vidalia Hospital
A. Rushing's Spring Sale Opens May 13th
The Advance highlights a two page advertisement announcing a fifteen day sale at A. Rushing's offering quality merchandise at economy prices. Bargains await shoppers with an extra incentive for trades meeting a set amount. The sale starts Friday May 13.
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A. Rushing’s
Toombs County Votes on Fence or No Fence Law
Sufficient signatures on petitions trigger election in June to decide a fence law for Toombs County. The ordinary must call the June election by the second Tuesday. Last year the no fence side lost by a small margin of five or six votes.
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Toombs County
Toombs
Donations Pour Into Mississippi Flood Relief Fund
Local Red Cross chapter receipts include gifts from R C Wilson Mrs Otto Lowe Miss Myrtle Lowe and Mr G N Mathews as the national relief effort tops 7.8 million dollars. Washington reports 323 837 refugees across seven states with Louisiana and Mississippi hardest hit as 64 relief offices operate along with boats planes and radio networks aiding rescue and aid missions.
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Can Red Cross
Mississippi
Louisiana
American Red Cross
Baker
Red Cross
Louisiana 15
Memphis
Red Cross Relief Fund
Kiwanis Hear School Plans At City Meeting
Vidalia residents hear a detailed proposal for a new school complex to relieve overcrowding. The plan, cost between thirty five and forty thousand dollars, relies on selling City Hall and a joint Board of Education and City Council committee to manage construction with citizen input.
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Board of Education
City Council
Vidalia
McNatt Motor Co. Becomes Exclusive Fish Tire Dealer
Authorized Ford dealers McNatt Motor Co announces they have taken on Fish Tire as their exclusive line. The firm will supply every tire type and size at various prices. The ad notes Fish Tire’s international reputation for quality and endurance. Also a note about Clara Bow in IT at Colonial Theatre on May 19 and 20.
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McNatt Motor Company
Ford
Cte
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Mr. Cowart
Leon Cowart
Rudolph
Tillman
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Rindle
Katherine
Barwick Lot
John T. Ragan & Company
Shuman-Harris Motor CO
J. F. Dary Bank
Barwick
Mr. D. C. Har
Ris
A. Rushing
Mississippi Flood Relief Fund
Mississippi River Relief Fund
R. C. Wil
Otto Lowe
Myrtle
Cross Chapter
Washington
Ameri
Kiwanis Club
GRAM
Clara Bow
Colonial Theatre
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