May 31,1924.
The committee of the Union Singing Convention are having a sing at the court house on June 14th and 15th. They are inviting all singers in the area to come. The committee members are, N. D. Norris, Shelton Harrison, Sidney F. Smith, B. J. Everett, Tom Jenkins, John M. Meeks, Billie Pool, G. H. Brantley, Melvin West, J. B. Price and Dr. P. B. Bedingfield.
Mr. Ben R. Spell turned 63 on May 20th and a birthday party was held for him at Mr. M. B. Spell's home. Mr. & Mrs. John L. Caneega of Greensboro, N. C. had a daughter, Violet Mozille, on May 4th. James T. Miller and James A. Hall attended the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in Atlanta.
The Junior Class entertained the Senior Class at a banquet held at Idylwild. Among those speaking were Ethel Rowland, Lila Lovett, Edith Bryan, Rowena Chester and Bessie Will Harrison.
Mr. W. L. Thompson will continue the insurance business after the passing of his partner J. M. Mason.
Swat the Weevil in Johnson County, that is the slogan of the farmers this year. The fight is on and it is going to be a worse fight than they gave the Germans, barring bad weather. The county-wide fight begins June 2nd with a meeting at the court house.
Mrs. M. A. Sanders passed off peacefully at the home of her son, Ex-Mayor and Mrs. E. E. Sanders on North Marcus street Monday night following a critical illness of several days. She was 81 and a Missionary Baptist. Her survivors are sons, T. V. Sanders, E. E. Sanders, W. W. Sanders, W. G. Sanders, H. B. Sanders, and daughters, Mrs. Lena Cunningham and Mrs. C. F. Duffie. She was buried at Westview.
Mr. Tom Ivey died in Atlanta and was buried at New Home. He would have been 31 in August. He was survived by his wife and mother. He worked for the American Express Co.
The law is being enforced in an instance or two around in this community that merits the hearty commendation of all good people.
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