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Alex W. Bealer
Alexander Winkler Bealer, III, known as Alex W. Bealer (March 6, 1921 – March 17, 1980), was an old-time Master craftsman, craftsman of woodworking and blacksmithing from Atlanta, Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia. He authored ''The Art of Blacksmithing'' ''Old Ways of Working Wood'', ''The Tools That Built America'', and ''The Successful Craftsman.''. Early life Bealer was born on March 6, 1921, in Valdosta, Georgia. He was brought by his parents to Atlanta when he was two. He attended Midtown High School (Atlanta), Boys Hill School and later Emory University. He entered the United States Marine Corps, Marines shortly after World War II began, where he was promoted to captain at the end of the war. He returned to service when the Korean War began. Career In the 1960s, he was involved in the Georgia Republican Party, where he ran for chairman in 1964. He was defeated, and Joseph Tribble was elected chair. Personal life He married his Helen Eitel, on Febru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valdosta, Georgia
Valdosta is a city in and the county seat of Lowndes County, Georgia, Lowndes County, Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia, United States. As of 2019, Valdosta had an estimated population of 56,457. Valdosta is the principal city of the Valdosta Metropolitan Statistical Area, which in 2021 had a population of 149,590. It includes Brooks County, Georgia, Brooks County to the west. Valdosta is the home of Valdosta State University, a regional university in the University System of Georgia with over 12,000 students. The football team at Valdosta High School has more wins than any other American high school, and is second in overall wins in the country after University of Michigan. Valdosta is called the Azalea City, as the plant grows in profusion there. The city hosts an annual Azalea Festival in March. History Establishment Valdosta was incorporated on December 7, 1860, when it was designated by the state legislature as the new county seat, formerly at nearby Troupville, Georgia, Tro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
