Freezing Weather to Reach South by Monday
The federal weather bureau predicts freezing temperatures reaching as far south as central Florida by Monday morning. Cold wave warnings are issued for Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and all states southward to the Gulf. Georgia faces rain and colder conditions tonight and Saturday with a transition to snow in northern and central areas.
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Associated Press
Washington
Florida
Federal Bureau
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Gulf States
Georgia
Georgiaa
Midwest Storm Deepens Cold Across Great Lakes
Chicago dispatch reports a widening blizzard sweeping the Midwest with snow and sleet over the great lake region and upper Mississippi Valley. Temperatures near zero drop further as trains derailed in Montana and Oklahoma suffers widespread outages with thousands of telephones and many cities cut off. Jefferson City, Missouri, isolated as ice and snow crust covers Kansas and Missouri. AP wires come in via radio if Illinois lines fail.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Middle West
Northwest
Rocky Mountains
Great Lake Region
Mississippi Valley
Southwest
Rocky Mountain
Oklahoma
Miles City
Montana
Oklaho
Jefferson City
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Oil Conservation Board Appointed by President Coolidge
Washington December 19 President Coolidge created an oil conservation board by appointing the Secretaries of War Navy Interior and Commerce to form the body The board will study government duties in oil conservation and promote greater cooperation across the oil industry to that end
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Secretaries of War
Navy
Interior and Commerce
County Prisoners to Be Remembered at Christmas
The ladies of Americus plan Christmas donations for 87 prisoners in county stockades and camps. Contributions must be at Mrs. P. Morgan's home, 317 College Street, by Monday morning. Mrs. Morgan notes four sick prisoners and urges piano or yarn gifts be sent for the inmates.
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Americus
2. P. Morgan
College Street
Slayers 70 Plead Case In Letter To Governor Today
In Columbus on December 19 Willie Jones and Gervis Bloodworth, sentenced to death, plan to appeal personally to Governor Walker. Dr. Fred M. Jenkins says the youths will write a full confession, emphasizing alcohol’s role and seeking clemency. They await final word while maintaining faith and hoping for reprieve.
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Slayers
Walker
Coumbus
Willie Jones
Gervis Bloodworth
Fred M. Jenkins
Jenkins
Dr. Jenkins
Jones
Bloodworth
Muscogee County
Everett resigns as chamber secretary
Henry Everett resigns from the Americas Chamber of Commerce effective January 1 1925 after two years as secretary and traffic manager. Ruth Clark will act as secretary until a successor is chosen. Directors commend his service including organizing the Sumter county fairs and managing finances and traffic work. A note on Seaboard Airline schedules will be reviewed after the holidays.
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Americas Chamber of Commerce
Henry Everett Friday
Americus
Everett
Chamber of Commerce
Sumter
Ruth Clark Wil
Seaboard
Public Service Commission
Stanley
Americas
Sword
No One Should Be Unhappy Christmas Fund Appeal
Last days to contribute to the Empty Stocking Fund as Mrs. Sherlock of Associated Charities warns Sumter County needs far more than last year to ensure a merry Christmas for all in care. The list shows numerous donors with varied amounts toward the total, including names like Sam Ivey Carlton Ivey Yvonne Physioc Harriet Burke and more, with funds tallied toward aiding the needy.
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Sherlock
Associated Charities
Sumter County
Sam Ivey
Carlton Ivey Ee Nee Pinte Seo
Sieve
Sacar
Ossaacay
Yvonne Physioc
Harriet Burke
Charline Burke
Prank
Woreny
George Worthy
Hugh Worthy
Cleveland and
Clinton Bsas
Wate
Os Csareea Stares
Marjorie and
Carolyn Howe
Elizabeth Moore
Mary Murrah Sellers
David Jennings, Jr
Edward Lipford
American Legion
Cano Cios Secads
Christine Gannon
California County Gins 19000 Bales Reported Sold
Bakersfield Calif December 19 Estimates from Kern county gins show over 14000 bales of cotton sold from 9000 ginned to date at an average of 125 a bale, yielding growers over 2,096,000 dollars. Byproducts factories will handle a large gross business exceeding 500,000 and seed sales will net about 250,000 for local platters.
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Associated Press
Bakersfield
Calif
Granites
Kern County
Josephus Daniels to Address Waycross Club
North Carolina publisher and secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels will visit Waycross to deliver an address to Lions and Kiwanis members early in 1925. The event was postponed from December 15 and plans are being drawn up by the clubs for his visit.
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Waycross
Josephus Daniels
North Carolina
Shiley Accepts Call to Americus Pastorate
Judge R L Maynard announces Rev H H Shiley, pastor of Fort Gaines Baptist, accepts call to Central Baptist Americus. Shirley, about 80, will arrive Peb 1 with wife a vocalist and organist. Rev E P Moore will preach Sunday as committee plans visiting ministers until Shirley arrives.
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R. L. Maynard
Central Baptist Church
H. H. Shiley
Baptist Church of
Fort Gaines
Shirley
Americus Peb
E. P. Moore
Douglas Church Calls Rev Minor as New Pastor
The First Baptist church of Douglas extended a call to Rev. Carl W. Minor, pastor of the First Baptist church, to become Douglas’s pastor after their current pastor resigned. Minor has not accepted and awaits his wife’s recovery before deciding, noting he has never visited Douglas and was unaware of the resignation.
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First Baptist Church of
Plains Hospital
Minor
Douglas Church
Evening Prayer at Calvary Church Tonight
Calvary Church recto announces evening prayer will be said tonight at seven o one hours.
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Calvary Church
University extension courses aid Sing Sing inmates
University extension courses for Sing Sing prison inmates have proven highly successful, expanding education access inside the facility and offering inmates opportunities for skill development and personal growth.
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Sing Sing
Breakbetween Muscle Shoals Deadlock Fades in Senate
Prospects for breaking the Muscle Shoals stalemate before Christmas fade as opposition to the Underwood bill remains firm. Senate leaders consider night sessions to push action, while Norris asserts evidence that General Electric owns Alabama Power through stock ties and interlocking directors.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Senate
Underwood
Curtiss
Norris
Muscle Shoals
General Electric Company
Alabama Power Company
No Action Taken on Navy Inquiry Rescheduled
Washington December 19 There was no action on Senator King Utahs resolution seeking an inquiry into the status of the American Navy. The Senate Naval Committee postponed the matter to a later date after a lengthy executive session debate. Chairman Hale was instructed to obtain comprehensive data from the Navy Department regarding charges raised by Senator King.
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Washington
King
Utah
Senate Naval
Hale
Navy Department
Furlow Lodge elects officers for next year
Furlow Lodge No 124 F. A. M. at Plains held a meeting in which J. A. McDonald was named Worshipful Master and T. M. Morris Senior Warden among a slate including J. G. Reeves Junior Warden R. S. Oliver Treasurer W. S. Moore Secretary E. A. Stevens Tyler E. R. Stewart Senior Deacon and A. B. Bishop Junior Deacon for the ensuing year.
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Furlow Lodge
Plains
J. A. McDonald
T. M. Morris
J. G., Reeves
R. S. Oliver
W. S. Moore
E. A. Stevens
Tyler
E. R. Stewart
A. B. Bishop
Survey Planned on 500 Farms to Study Weevil Impact
A federal agricultural survey with Georgia State College representatives will study 500 to 600 Sumter farms to analyze crop profitability and diversification after the boll weevil. Westbrook says cotton remains essential, but data will show which crops stabilize income and how to guide farmers, with costs around $1,200 and $1,000 pledged by the federal side. County commissioners are urged to fund the balance.
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Federal
Department of Agricultural
Georgia State College of Agriculture
C. E. Westbrook
State College
Americus
Chamber of Commerce
Sumter
Westbrook
Georgia
Board of Directors
Coty of Commissioners
George Marshall
Nunes-Pecorder
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California
Waycross Club
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