Dear Editor,



Every August for 60 years, there is a lot said about whether America should have dropped the atomic bomb on Japan. There is a Catholic priest from Augusta who has gone to Japan to apologize for me! It may have saved my life! I know it saved thousands of Americans and probably millions of Japanese. In August 1945, I was […]

In Memory



In loving Memory of our Mama and Nanny Dot Fries On her birthday, August 26 “Happy Birthday Mother” It’s sure to be the best one yet, though you left us here behind. Did you think we’d forget? Your cake this year will surely be a beauty to behold. With icing made of Silver, and candles made of Gold. Yes, your […]

Card of Thanks



The family of Walter Lewis would like to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to the many people that were so supportive to us during Walt’s hospital and nursing home stay and the days since his passing. A special “thank you” to Jenkins County Hospital staff, especially two very kind and caring men, Al and Freddy. To the Jenkins County […]

Church News



Monday, Sept. 5, through Friday, Sept. 9. The guest minister will be the Rev. Bernard Clarke, pastor of Bethel A.M.E. of Millen and Asbury A.M.E. of Sylvania. The Rev. Harry Baldwin is pastor. Guest churches include: Monday, Brinson Rock, Williams Grove Baptist, Welcome Baptist, Rocky Ford, Drakes Chapel, Williams Chapel A.M.E. and Ward Grove; Tuesday, First McCoy, Hurricane Branch, Newlight […]

Datebook



Restoration Quartet The Restoration Quartet, restoring great gospel songs of the past, will perform 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, in the Midville School Auditorium in Midville. There is no admission charge. A love offering will be taken. The public is cordially invited to attend.

Miss Robinson to wed Mr. Holmes



Mrs. Ruth Robinson and family announce the forthcoming wedding of her daughter, LaShawnya, to Plez Holmes III of Savannah, son of Mr. Plez Holmes Jr. and the late Truddie Holmes of Midville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Abraham and Flora H. McNelly and the late Thomas and Emma Robinson, all of Jenkins County. She is a graduate […]

Rose Mary Rachels, 41, of Twin City dies Aug. 22



Miss Rose Mary Rachels, 41, of Twin City, died Monday, Aug. 22, 2005. Her funeral will be 4 p.m. today, (Wednesday,) Aug. 24, at the New Life Tabernacle in Twin City. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Miss Rachels was a native of Bulloch County. She was a member of the Central Baptist Church. Survivors include her mother […]