Federal drainage expert warns on malaria menace in Americus
Dr. J. L. LeBrince, a federal drainage expert, arrives in Americus to survey malaria conditions and urges immediate rehabilitation of war time drainage systems. He says dengue fever thrives in backyards with stagnant water and rubbish, advocating a city wide clean-up to remove breeding sites and prevent another epidemic.
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J. L. LeBrince
Americus
Amercus
W. D. Tiedemann
Souther Field
LeBrine
le Brince
Americas
LeBrince
Grand Bay Drainage Project Before Court in Valdosta
In Valdosta on April 13 T. J. Dav is and B. Davidson of Atlanta were in Lowndes County drainage court for a hearing on the Grand Bay Drainage project. Dav is owner of about ten thousand acres in the Bemis area, much of which would be affected by the Grand Bay drainage. Davis and Mrs. M. M. Blanton, two large landholders, and others have been shaping the project for some time.
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Valdosta
T. J. Davis
BE. Davidson
Atlanta
Grand Bay
Lowndes Coun
Davis
Bemis
M. M. Blanton
Waycross to Host Cooperative Egg Sale Dairy Meet
Waycross Georgia April 13 The Georgia Association will hold a cooperative egg sale and dairy meeting in Waycross on April 19 announced by W D O Quinn Ware county director. Poultry raisers in the trade area are invited to bring eggs to sell in the sale any number from a dozen up.
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Waycross
Georgia Association
W. D. O’quinn
Ware County
Evening Prayer at Calvary Church Tonight
Evening prayer will be said at Calvary church tonight at 7 30 o clock. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Calvary Church
Clouds Disappear as Confederates Parade Progresses in New Orleans
In New Orleans, the United Confederate Veterans annual parade began under clearing skies after a night of rain. By noon, the head of the procession reached Canal Street as Washington Artillery rifles fired a 13-gun salute, marking a resumed event despite morning doubts.
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New Orleans
Associated Press
Canal Street
Washington Artillery
Escape of Jesus Predicted in First Baptist Revival
Dr William Russell Owen preached on The Escape of Jesus at First Baptist last night basing his text Luke 4 30 He warned that Jesus departs when not wanted noting church members who tell worldly ribald stories lose the Saviour Interest in the service grows with the junior choir led by P S Rowland The revival continues tonight on Child Conversion with a day of rest tomorrow for the preacher and singers.
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William Russell Owen
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Nazareth
Christ
Americas
Macon
P. S. Rowland
Movement to raise million for Monticello site
Charlottesville Virginia April 13 A nationwide drive to raise one million dollars for the purchase and preservation of Monticello the home of Thomas Jefferson was launched on Founders Day. Exercises at the University of Virginia preceded a pilgrimage to Monticello during the afternoon.
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Charlottesville
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
University of Virginia
Jefferson
Dixon Sells Independent Oil Business to Standard Oil
News from Richland states Harry Dixon sold his Independent oil business in Americus to Standard Oil Co. He will represent Standard at the point, with the Richland filling station drive included and to be operated by the new owners. Dixon is a well known figure in Americus with frequent visits and business ties.
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Americus
Richland
Harry Dixon
Standard Oil Co
Standard Company
Dixon
Hoover Refuses to Call Conference on Building Costs
Secretary Herbert Hoover of the Department of Commerce refused to convene a conference of construction industry interests to address rising material and labor costs. The denial was confirmed in a letter received by Secretary McMahon of the St. Louis Master Builders Association.
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ST. Louis
Herbert Hoover
Department of Commerce
McMahon
J. Louis
Engine injures baby in Cordele incident
April 13 report says two year old Estel Burman daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Burman suffered a severe scalp wound after being struck by an A B and A shifting engine in Cordele eastern yards. She stood too close at a crossing near home and stepped in front of the moving switch engine.
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Cordele
Estel
Burman
Roy Burman
Inspiring Holy Spirit talk at courthouse services
Mr Cutler preached on the Holy Spirit to a large congregation at the courthouse this morning using John chapter 16 as text. Last night he spoke from Acts 16 25 to 26 about Paul and Silas praising God in prison and the doors being opened. Several members sought church membership, and a Sunday afternoon service for youths aged 14 to 22 was urged for 3 30 at the courthouse.
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Cutler
John
Christ
Board of Stewards
Paul
Silas
God
Church
Americas
Ellaville Class Elects Officers
Ellaville April 18 The Fiddelis class of Ellaville Baptist Sunday school met Wednesday with Mrs J T Royal for annual officer elections. New officers: Mrs W T Tondee president Mrs S W Miles vice president Mrs S H Hargrove secretary Mrs L M Livingston treasurer Mrs Mae Sellers class reporter Mrs J T Royal teacher. Members have earned about $100 for church purposes through entertainments.
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Ellaville
Fidellis
Ellaville Baptist Sunday School
J. T. Royal
W. T. Tondee
S.W. Miles
S. H. Hargrove
LM. Livingston
Mae Sellers
Memphis Is Nantes 1924 Reunion City
In New Orleans on April 12, Gen. William B. Haldeman of Louisville was elected commander-in-chief of the United Confederate Veterans. Memphis won the 1924 reunion bid, polling 629 votes to 512 for Dallas, after a campaign featuring a long petition signed by thousands of Memphians and 16,000 school children.
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New Orleans
Associated Press
William B. Haldeman
Louisville
United Confederate Veterans
Memphis, Tenn
General Haldeman
William A. Collier
Memphis
W. McDonald Lee
Sons of Confederate Veteraas
B. H. Richardson
Beauregard
Lee
Dallas
Edwards to push shad hatchery on Ogeechee River
Chas G Edwards named chairman of a committee by the Anglers and Hunters Club. He plans to urge the federal government through Commissioner Moore and the two Georgia senators to establish a shade hatchery on the Ogeechee River, a premier shad stream, highlighting its benefits to the nation.
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Savannah
Anglers & Hunters’ Club
Chas. G. Edwards
Ogeechee River
R. Lee Moore
Georgia
Whch
Edwards
United States
Commons End Session After Long Day in Parliament
London April 13 The British House of Commons adjourned at noon after more than 21 hours in session. MPs debated the annual army and air force bill, aiming to revise discipline while clashes with Labour obscured the proceedings and caused considerable uproar.
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London
Associated Press
House of Commons
Army and Air Force
Jeffords Re-elected District Director of Georgia Cotton Growers Co op
T C Jeffords of Sylvester was re-elected district director for the 13th district of the Georgia Cotton Growers Co operative Association. Ballots, via mail, totaled 580 from about 850 members, with 304 votes for Jeffords and 276 for R B Gaston, signaling strong local participation in Sumter County. Jeffords now serves as a state officer with special jurisdiction over district issues.
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Americas
Georgia Cotton Growers Co-operative Association
T. C. Jeffords
Sylvester
Jeffords
R. B. Gaston
Sumter County
Move to reopen suit against sect Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids Michigan on April 13 a motion to reopen the suit of John Hansell against the Israelitish House of David was filed in federal court. Attorneys for the colony said new evidence shows Hansell plotted to bomb colony buildings and steal large sums from vaults there.
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House of David
Hansell
Grand. Rapids
Mich
John Hansell
United States District Court
McKinney Invited to Speak at County Superintendents Session
Rawkinsville April 13. E A Pound, high school supervisor, invites A G McKinney, Pulaski county schools superintendent, to speak at the County Superintendents session in Atlanta. He accepts and will discuss Pulaski's Wholesale Plan for building and developing good schools.
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Supervisior
E. A Pound
A. G. McKinney
Pulaski County
Atlanta
Pulask
Tornadoes Rip Across Synco Section Injuring Three
A windstorm near Synco, Alabama, 15 miles northeast of Cullman, injured three people and caused homes and barns to be blown down. Wires were paralyzed and the full extent of damage and livestock losses were not yet known.
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Cullman
Ala
Tornado Hits Thibodaux Area Killing and Injuring
A tornado swept Bayou La Fourche area early today killing two Negroes and injuring dozens of whites and Black residents. About 200 homes were wrecked with the toll possibly rising. Sheriff Stark and physicians rushed to Thibodaux as Lockport also reported tornado damage.
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Thibadoux
Bayou la Fourche
Thibodaux
Stark
Lockport
Here
Jury quits probe of Chapman escape
The federal grand jury in Athens adjourned without announcing indictments in the Gerald Chapman escape case. Witnesses included nurse Cora Lee Ramey and guard M. S. McCarty as officials and agents limited comments on the proceedings.
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Athens
Federal Grand Jury
Gerald Chapman
Cora Lee Ramey
St. Mary's Hospital
Chapman
M. S. McCarty
Department of Justice
Ellaville High School Sends Delegation to District Meet
Ellaville will be well represented at the Third District High School Meet in Cuthbert this week. Competitors include Berna Perry in ready writing Katherine Williams in expression Linwood Lightener in declamation Susie Snipes in music Sarah Boynton in cooking and Ray Holloway in vaulting. Visitors accompanying them are Hargrove Pruitt Sparrow Lindsey Collins Burt Nall Arrington Mes Crory and Battle.
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Ellaville
Hlinsville
Cuthbert
Berna Perry
Katherine Williams
Linwood Lightener
Susie Snipes
Sarah Boynton
Ray Holloway
H. H. Hargrove
Ida Mae Pruitt
Mary Sparrow
Bachelor Elected Chief in Hawkinsville
Hawkinsville city council selects Tom Bachelor formerly of Gochran to fill the vacancy caused by W. D. Gilder's resignation. J. P. Outlaw, longtime deputy sheriff, is chosen as policeman.
Pulaski County Rural School Fair Scheduled for May 3-4
Hawkinsville April 13. The rural schools of Pulaski County announce their county fair will be held on Thursday May 3 and Friday May 4.
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Hawkinsville
Pulaski County
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