News of Yesteryear — May 1, 2012
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From the annals of 1912

• A primary election was held in Spalding County.

• Professor Lawrence Duffey died in Barnesville.

From the annals of 1937

• A plea to vote dry was made by Eugene Talmadge.

• Freight cars were derailed in a train accident in Hampton.

From the annals of 1962

• Mrs. C. Robert Walker was named Woman of the Year.

• A skating party was held for Nancy Scott.

From the annals of 1987

• Max Cleland saw a bright future for Georgia.

• A drug raid in Spalding County led to six arrests.

From the annals of 2007

• County officials did not comment about a dispute with Curves Bar & Grill over nude dancing.

• The skate park at City Park was preparing to open.

• There was an open house at The Next Chapter bookstore for author Mike Addington.
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