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Vidalia Advance

Location

Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1927

Page

8

Local Social Visits From Summit to Georgia Hosts

Miss Laura Waters of Summit will visit this week with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Jenkins. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Godbee and Mr. Barron Godbee traveled by motor to Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Rountree hosted Mrs. Eggie Rountree and daughter Fannie of Lakeland Florida. Mr. E. C. Hodges of McNatt Motor Company was a business visitor to Glennville. Miss Lizzie Lee Davis of Wrightsville stays with her siblings Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Davis. Miss Katherine Denham of Eaton ton visits Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Lee.

Laura Waters Summit W. T. Jenkins L. B. Godbee Barron Godbee Atlanta I. N. Rountree Eggie Rountree Fannie Lakeland, Fla E. C. Hodges The McNatt Motor Company Glennville Lizzie Lee Davis Wrightsville Mrs. W. O. Davis Katherine Denham Eatonton T. R. Lee

Wrightsville visitors host Claxtons and Davis couple

Mr and Mrs Claxton of Wrightsville spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs W O Davis. Mrs H L Cromartie returned home from Winston Salem NC where she was called by the death of her sister.

H. L. Cromartie Winston-Salem N. C

Fishermen and visitors tour Clyde Ga on trips

Mr A J Brundage Dr J E Mercer Dr C D Williams and Dr W Findley spent Wednesday at Clyde Ga on a fishing trip. Mr Leon Cromartie is guest of his parents after spending time in Florida.

A. J. Brundage J. E. Mercer C. D. Williams W. Findley Clyde, Ga Leon Cromartie Mrs H. L. Cromartie Florida

Stubbs Family Return Home After Sandersville Visit

Mr. and Mrs. George Stubbs and Miss Mary Julia Stubbs left Wednesday for their home in Sandersville after visiting Miss Annie Wicker as guests.

George Stubbs Mary Julia Stubbs Sandersville Annie Wicker

Local Florida couples return from weekend visit

Mr. and Mrs. Otto Meadows of Jacksonville and Mr. W. R. Poole of Winter Park have returned home after a weekend hosted by Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Meadows. Mrs. Poole will stay in the area for a while.

Otto Meadows Jacksonville, Fla W. R. Poole Winterpark Fla S. B Eadows Poole

Meadows and Austin Guests in Fitzgerald Visit

Mr. E. L. Meadows Mr. Leroy Meadows and Mrs. J. C. Austin spent Monday in Fitzgerald as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rollins.

E. L. Meadows Leroy Meadows J. C. Austin Fitzgerald Rollins

Local guests visit from Florida and Tennessee weekend

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bobbitt hosted Mrs. W. E. Whitehead of Tampa and Mr. and Mrs. Marcus A. Jones of Orlando for the weekend. Mrs. W. A. Jones, Sr. arrived from Chattanooga to stay a few days with the Joneses.

J. C. Bobbitt W. E. Whitehead Tampa, Fla Marcus A. Jones Orlando Fla W. A. Jones, Sr Chattanooga Tenn Mrs. Jones

Chevrolet Smashes Production Record In April Output

Chevrolet Motor Company reports a new monthly production record of 111 937 units in April, topping the previous best by 4 037. A record single day on April 29 saw 5 347 vehicles built, surpassing prior daily marks as Alfred P Sloan Jr and C S Mott visited the Flint plant with W S Knudsen and C F Flint present.

Chevrolet Alfred P. Sloan, Jr General Motors Corporation Flint Mr. Sloan C. S. Mott W. S. Knudson C. F. Flint Chevrolet Motor Ompany Sloan

North Thompson News Local notes on weekly activities

The section reports fine crop weather and social visits. Miss Etta Mixon shopped in Vidalia, while I H King returned from Princeton Florida. Local residents attended Center Church and a Sunday School lesson was praised.

Etta Mixon Vidalia I. H. King Princeton, Fla Freeman Frost O. G. Kelly W. T. Todd Emmett Mosly Ida Frost Frank King Bell Chalker

Brewton Parker Plans Enlargement for Junior College

Brewton Parker Institute's board of trustees in Mt. Vernon approved enlarging the school to a junior college. The two-year program will begin with the fall term, with a field agent hired to seek an endowment. Officers include A. B. Hutcheson as president, Dr. J. W. Palmer secretary, M. B. Calhoun treasurer.

Brewton-Parker Institute Mt. Vernon A. B. Hutcheson J. W. Palmer M. B. Calhoun

Jacksonville visitors enjoy week with local hosts

Mrs John Eli Mathews and children along with Mr and Mrs Marion Schumpert of Jacksonville Florida were guests of Mr and Mrs J R Coombs this week. They were joined homeward by Mr J R Bland who will stay several days. The article oddly notes most big jobs are held by men unable to name three naughty magazines.

John Eli Mathews Marion Schumpert Jacksonville, Fla J. R. Coombs J. R. Bland

City Hall Property of Vidalia For Sale In 1927

The City of Vidalia offers to sell the main building from Church Street to the alley excluding fire department jail and clerk's office. Sealed bids due June 7 1927 at the Mayors council meeting with cash terms and right to reject all bids. Notice dated May 13 1927 signed by Mayor S P Darby and Clerk W B Herring.

City of Vidalia Church Street S. P. Darby W. B. Herring

Vidalia City Installs New Registration System

The city announces a new in person voter registration process under the charter. The current registration book is void and there is no qualified voter list until residents register at the City Clerk's office by completing an information blank. Citizens are urged to register at their earliest convenience.

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