12 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1921
Page
1
The Case tractor bought by Toombs County from Modern Farm Implement & Hardware Co was delivered this week and placed on county roads. A repair gang will use the machine to inspect and maintain roads more efficiently, with county authorities confident it will improve road upkeep.
Miss Rosa Annie Mosley entertained Friday evening in honor of her sister Miss Gladys Mosley. The gathering included Lavert Hall Shellie Todd Annie Fulmer Louise Sasser Alma Todd Katy Clyde Mosley Marie Murphy Vashti Brantley Clara Frost and guests Harry Poe Julius Emmett Mosley Quincy Sharpe Fred Frost Lee Todd John Wiggins Judson Fulmer.
A promotional notice invites crowds to a Friday night minstrel show at the City Auditorum featuring Boots Russell and Bumps Gunter in a controversial blackface entertainment. The program includes a female impersonator in an evening gown and ends with a grand peace jubilee of songs and dances. Tickets go on sale for October 14 at 8:30 PM.
The Montgomery Wheeler bridge over the Oconee between Mt. Vernon and Glenwood will open to traffic on Friday October 21 after finishing coats are applied. The reinforced concrete wood block surface is the largest of its kind in the South, linking Savannah to Americus and beyond, with six miles of highway in Montgomery county nearing completion and thousands expected for the ceremony.
Richmond and McArthur, renowned for fine Duroc hogs, shipped about seventy five head to Atlanta to be shown at the Southeastern Fair. The exhibit follows a history of numerous prizes and marks one of their best showings yet as they display in Atlanta and later attend other Southern fairs.
The mission runs November 1 to 4 with experts from government bureaus Red Cross and American Legion to contact every eligible ex service member. They aim to avoid red tape by personal outreach, outline transportation meals and lodging for veterans, and require discharge papers. The squad covers Toombs, Tattnall, Breaten, Montgomery, Emanuel, Wheeler and Candler counties.
Group two of Mrs Giles piano pupils gathered at her home for an evening focused on memory work. The program opened with a miniature recital featuring Pearl Knight and Janie Harris, followed by a life of Schumann presented by Mildred Herring and a riddle revealing Schumann’s name. Janie Harris won the technical contest and all enjoyed the listening test.
Local executive committee says a city primary will be scheduled soon to select nominees for city officials. A date may be announced next week. Several prominent residents are discussed for mayor, including former mayor S. B. Meadows.
Sheriff Culpepper, fatally shot last week by Adam Driggers who also shot his two brothers, then killed himself, is reported to be recovering rapidly and could be himself again soon.
Arrangements are made for an all day singing at Choopee Baptist Church next Sunday. People are invited to carry baskets and attend. Singing begins at 10 oclock with a promised good time. W H Morris announces this community event.
Three acre parcel suitable for twelve residence lots located next to Vidalia Collegiate Institute on First and Second streets. Close to churches and a short distance from the union passenger station. Listed by J. W. Mathews on 10 26 31.
A sneak thief entered a store and stole five dollars from Mrs. J. H. B. Page while she was at the front of the shop. She heard the purse hit the floor and rushed to the rear, but the thief had already fled.
The Daniell Baptist Association gathers at Mt Pisgah church in Kibbee for a two day session on October 19 and 20 with ministers and laymen. The first session starts Wednesday at 10 AM with enrollment of messengers and the annual election of officers. Rev. C E McDaniel will deliver the introductory sermon. The meeting continues through Thursday afternoon.
Preacher will deliver sermons at regular hours Sunday morning and evening. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. All auxiliaries meet during the week and mid week prayer service is at 8 p.m. Wednesday. You are invited to attend next Sunday morning.
The 20th Century Club held a benefit rook party at Mrs. L. B. Godbee's home with afternoon and evening sessions. Ladies from Lyonis motored over for the event. Refreshments of sandwiches and tea were served as proceeds support the Scout fund.
Bargain house and lot on Peacock street offered for sale. Apply to Mrs. G. F. Huckabay.
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