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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1904
Page
1
Letter No 16 in a 20 part series advocates outdoor living for women and families. It notes easier access to camping near towns, the joy for children, and the need for comfortable beds over strict tent living. It discusses adaptable shelter options and cautions against overdeluxe camping as not true camping.
The article guides women campers on practical bedding and camp setup. It favors ground beds with wooden posts, canvas, and bough mats, warns against dampness and insects, and recommends dark blankets and feather pillows. It advises simple, durable enamelware for cooking and table use, light table linens, and self-led activities, stressing reading and crafts to pass camping days.
Floyd Johnson, known to residents for about 20 years as a trusted handyman for Mr. D. Leonard, died Monday night after a brief illness. His familiar face will be missed on the streets.
The Georgia Supreme Court rejects Elton Gray’s new trial bid and affirms the lower court verdict finding him guilty of murdering his wife in Cordele last winter. Judge Littlejohn must set a new sentence date in Vienna for Gray’s execution. The ruling notes the state’s evidence was strong and the verdict proper.
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