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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
1
President Harding nominated Julius Peacock for postmaster at Vidalia with Georgia senators not expected to oppose. Peacock, a Toombs county Republican with twelve years as Vidalia postmaster, would likely assume the office by mid June, succeeding S P Darby who has eight years.
The Montg omery county board of tax assessors Messrs F M McRae W T Harris and J B O Connor are in session at Mt Vernon this week and will likely stay three weeks. Tax returns rise with poll tax recoveries and a small uptick in ad valorem taxes due to returns of the women.
Deputy Hall cannot bring Lee Currie to Lyons for a third murder trial as Chatham county jail remains quarantined. Court adjourned to await a crew for jury duty while Judge Hardeman sought word from Savannah about lifting the quarantine and scheduling a special term in Louisville.
On June 12 an Augusta excursion will picnic at Rountree Park and play baseball between two selected teams. On June 19 a Macon excursion will visit for a game. On July 4 another Augusta excursion will feature a second baseball match. I N Rountree, Prop.
Examinations wind up the school year as Vidalia Public School holds week long commencement activities. Recitals by music and expression students opened the week, followed by Nevin recital and contests. The commencement sermon is by Elder Geo D Goddard of Milner. Senior class exercises Monday night and graduation exercises Tuesday feature a literary address by Br J H Foster, former president of Bessie Tift College.
Brewton Parker and South Georgia College loom as likely rivals in a tough game soon as the series tightens. Mt Vernon and McRae fans anticipate a schedule with Soperton visiting Mt. Vernon on Thursday. Eastman High challenges Brewton Parker Friday hoping to halt a fourteen game winning streak.
Dr. J. W. Palmer of Ailey travels with Dr. Wm. Rawlings of Sandersville as Georgia delegates to the American Medical Association annual meeting in St. Louis. The trip begins with their departure Saturday morning.
Vidalia marks Made in Georgia Week May 22 to 29 with displays by merchants. Warthen's Grocery showcased Georgia products and Mrs J E Thompson offered hats and gingham dresses at her millinery shop. A Georgia-made dinner at the old post office drew strong crowds.
The Georgia State Board of Entomology partners with Seaboard Air Line to run a car delivering Calcium Arsenate to farmers at 9 cents per pound. Dates and county stops listed include Tattnall, Toombs, Montgomery, Wheeler, and others. Demonstration agents assist with use, with deliveries at county seats.
Mr. H. W. Purvis and Mr. G. F. Dickson of the Georgia and Florida Railway met Vidalia officials to discuss road business. Purvis and Mrs. Purvis toured the city including dewberry fields. The Kiwanis Club heard Purvis speak on short line railroad struggles. The supper featured Toombs county dewberries and local Georgia product pride.
The two story residence of Mr. Lyman Hall in Vida lia’s extreme north west section burned last Friday morning. Fire started in the roof and by discovery at three o'clock the roof was ablaze. the furniture could not be saved. Mr. Lee Orr narrowly escaped on the second floor and saved only a few clothing items. Loss is partially insured.
The Brewton Parker Institute schedules a seven event end to the term with piano and expression contests starting Friday night the 26th at 8 30 and running to Monday the 29th. The graduating class shows strong enrollment and national accreditation boosts with certificates granting college entrance. The Damon and Pythian literary societies contest Friday evening and music and expression contests determine winners announced at program end.
Vidalia Tobacco Warehouse officials are in talks with J. W. Warren who has run the local market for three seasons and may be contracted as manager. If not, the warehouse will operate to keep Vidalia’s market ranking and growers report a good crop and expected high prices for high quality tobacco.
The regular state examination for teachers will occur Friday and Saturday August 4 and 5. The 1922 reading course includes Primary and General Elementary and High School and Supervisory sections with titles and suppliers listed. A six week summer school course plus three education courses can renew certificates. provide summer school certificate. Very truly. 7. Biconerer: CoS, C., Montgomery County.
Mrs W A Jones hosted the Round Dozen Club last Saturday afternoon in a yellow daisy decorated home. Top score was by Mrs J B Warthen and a delicious salad course was served.
Acting on county instructions, County Attorney Giles did not file proceedings to oust Sheriff Culpepper this week. The sheriff has until the board's next regular meeting, the second Monday in June, to straighten matters with the county or face possible legal action later.
After meetings with State Supervisor Smith, Vidalia officials favor forming a consolidated district around Vidalia. A petition drive will seek public support to abolish the local system. a county high school could be funded by bonds and state aid, with county transportation for distant pupils.
Sheriff Culpepper predicted the Phillips brothers would return to jail after a February Toombs Superior Court murder conviction. John D and Colon surrendered last Tuesday, Willie Phillips remained at large, possibly blocking his appeal. Hearing for John D and Colon with Judge Hardeman left undecided on a new trial.
Special prices this week on fruit jars caps fruit jar rubbers garden hose pipe lawn mowers and composition roofing from Vidalia Hardware Co.
Reduced round trip fares offered Friday morning through Tuesday night. Consult nearest ticket agent for details. D F Kirkpatrick is the General Passenger Agent.
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