Monthly Archives: July 2017

Dr. Joe and Mama Joiner

Posted on July 29, 2017 by joinerscorner

Dr. Joe Christmas was our family doctor for a long time. He took care of three generations in the Joiner family, even helped some with the fourth. In December of 1975, my wife, Jane, and I moved from Valdosta to … Continue reading →

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A Country Barber

Posted on July 21, 2017 by joinerscorner

Mr. Willis Owen was the barber for Third District. He farmed part time and ran the barber shop on Friday afternoons, plus all day Saturday. In the 1950’s he worked out of a room in Mr. El Sparrow’s store. I … Continue reading →

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The New Shoes Blues

Posted on July 15, 2017 by joinerscorner

I think I was in the fifth grade or maybe the sixth. My mother had taken me to Hawkinsville to Mr. Ben Silver’s store to get some new tennis shoes. Mr. Silver, who seemed quite ancient to me at the … Continue reading →

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Unadilla High School Reunion

Posted on July 8, 2017 by joinerscorner

Coach Larry Davis came all the way from Auburn, Alabama, to attend a May reunion of Unadilla High School. He taught and coached in Unadilla, Georgia for three school terms, beginning in 1964, ending in 1967. It was his first … Continue reading →

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