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Newspaper
Vienna News
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
5
Local happenings note numerous visitors to Cordele and nearby towns with names including Leila Huff Babe Varnadoe Jessie Kirkland Idolene Shealy and Ella Smith. Guests attend school meets at Athens and Canton notables attend the State School Meet while others visit relatives shop and attend entertainment at the Dixie Theater. A sale and rental notices also appear along with farm goods for sale and community updates.
Dooly County sees record tomato yields as the Girls Canning Club increases harvests despite challenges. County agent Miss Wood notes member Gladys Mims of Dooling picked two pounds from her tenth acre this week, presenting two large tomatoes as proof of quality and quantity.
Miss Laurena Brett hosted a pretty afternoon party for Miss Olivia Robertson of Unadilla. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Wood returned from a Houston Factory camping trip. Rev. W. H. Robertson visits his mother near Griffin. Pauline Ellison visited Cordele. Mrs. I. M. Peavy visits her mother. Harvard plans guests and local social notes include Thompson’s.
Booster Girls who handled ticket sales for the Chautauqua were honored with a party hosted by Mrs. K. R. Lewis. The June moonlight, summer flowers, and graceful decor set a festive mood as Ruth Lewis Oriola Joiner and others served at the punch bowl. Guests enjoyed moonlit promenades, music, and various amusements, followed by a full course.
The legislative race is taking shape with several candidates named. Analysts warn that assuming an easy victory would be foolish.
Notice states school district trustees election will be held at the schoolhouse in each district on Wednesday June 21 1916. Blanks will be sent to each district. E G Greene Superintendent.
Walter Augustus Whatley and Miss Rosalie McCormick were married Thursday evening at eight oclock in the Baptist church with Rev. J H Cain officiating. Whatley recently started a grocery business in Arabi after leaving his post at the New Grocery store here. The bride, a well regarded young woman, has resided here for three years and is from Cordele. The couple will reside in Arabi.
The tenth district won the state literary contest silver loving cup as all twelve districts competed in Athens. Savannah High won the individual cup with 20 points, while Newnan High School topped the tenth district in points. Murphey of Newnan led with multiple event wins across the three day meet.
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