News of Yesteryear — July 4, 2012
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From the annals of 1912

• The State Game and Fish Department was growing.

From the annals of 1962

• Hoke O’Kelley, candidate for governor, campaigned in Griffin.

• The Rev. Bennie Rhodes became the pastor at Highland Baptis Church.

From the annals of 2007

• Five female drivers were competing in Thursday Thunder, the Atlanta Motor Speedway’s summer racing series.

• Betty L. Taylor was to serve as the grand marshal of the annual Fourth of July parade.

• Griffin author Susan Johnston was featured on the “Today” show because of the success of her children’s book “Princess Bubble.”
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