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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1927
Page
4
The last Parent Teacher Association meeting of the year will be held on Friday May 13 with the Home Economics Department presenting a play Fashion Review Down Petticoat Lane and an exhibit of Household Arts work. Attendees are asked to bring a ten cent donation to help pay the last month grocery bill. The public is invited.
It is worth seeing this week as events unfold on Thursday and Friday May 19 and 20. The notice highlights two consecutive days of activities, inviting interest from readers.
A fragment notes Queen Boadicea who lived in Britain around the middle of the first century and is described as the first prominent Nerovide blond.
Registrars announce a brand new registration book under the city charter. All residents must appear in person at the City Clerk’s office in Vidalia to fill an information blank for registration. No qualified voter list exists. those not registering will not appear on any list. Registrars George L. Thomas M A Russell M J Rattray urge citizens to register promptly.
The Department of Commerce summarizes Georgia's 1926 finances ending December 31. Expenditures for general departments totaled 19.45 million dollars, with education apportionments and pension costs driving per capita costs higher. Revenue reached 25.73 million, aided by taxes and licenses, while debt stood at 9.37 million.
The McRae District opened a Standard Training School for Sunday School Workers at Vidalia Methodist Church last Monday night with over one hundred enrollees from the district. Courses cover Bible teaching administration religious teaching and small Sunday school methods. The week ends with certificates and attends from Harden's Chapel and others, with committees planning floats and a pageant, and a queen contest sending a winner to Water Carnival in Wildwood.
Sixteen counties have sent in their acceptances to the Water Carnival headquarters to participate in the fleas parade and queen beauty contest on June 10 and 11. Officials expect more counties in South Carolina and Georgia to join in the next week, boosting the participation count.
McRae Georgia May 11 The Alumni Association of South Georgia College led by Mrs W F Sessions plans a homecoming day on May 20 for all graduates and present students. The 1904 class is slated to reunion with a large program. O F McRae presides at the meeting with Judge Eschel Graham delivering the welcome address.
Mrs. Vara Swinney McJett leads the alumni event in Jesup with Rev. W. A. Hukabee delivering the main address in Louisville. Music by the McRae Orchestra. A noon basket dinner on campus followed by an alumni business meeting and a baseball game between alumni and current team featuring Aubrey Davenport in the visitors' box.
Sealed bids for the City Hall property of Vidalia will be received on June 7 1927 at the Mayors and Council meeting. The sale excludes the fire department jail and clerk office with cash terms and right to reject any or all bids reserved. S. P. Darby mayor and V. B. Herring clerk certify the notice dated May 13 1927.
Department of Agriculture notes birds help control pests by eating Japanese beetles. The purple grackle stands out as the most significant natural enemy, two thirds of its diet in infested neighborhoods comes from Japanese beetles.
A fragmented quote emphasizes that no person is entitled to a right or privilege unless it relates to fulfilling a duty. The statement reflects a stance on duties preceding individual rights.
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