Peach experts to discuss pests Friday meeting in Sumter
State and federal experts visit Sumter County to train peach growers on pest control curculio brown rot and tree care at the courthouse 10 40 Friday morning February 26. Richland hosts 2 pm session today as the tour continues through the belt with talks by I Snapp A C Lewis J M Malloy W D Whitcomb RC Berckmans Ira W Williams J Brown and other officials.
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Sumter County
Court House
Richland
Americas
I. Snapp
Bureau of Entomology
A. C. Lewis
J. M. Malloy
Tate Board of Entomology
W. D. Whitcomb
RC. Berckmans
State Board of Entomology
Ira W. Williams
J. Brown
Frost Cools With Little Peach Crop Damage Expected
Despite a near freezing 4 degree dip and light ice in spots, peach growers report minimal fruit damage as last night’s wind dried blossoms. Forecasters predict a slightly warmer night easing frost anxiety, though some fear enough cold could improve fruit quality and prices. Mr and Mrs Wade Morris moved into a Thornton apartment on Hampton Street.
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Trey
Wade Morris
Thornton
Hampton Street
Man Who Knows to Answer Readers Questions in Americus
Psychic shows star Alexander opens three day engagement at Rylander Theater with a ladies matinee and plans to answer twenty five questions daily through The Times Recorder. Readers may mail questions with full name and address. published answers use initials only. Alexander will not grant private interviews during the run.
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Lexander
Americus
Rylander
Alexander
Times-Recorder
Rylander Theater
Times- Recorder
Lions Club Is Put Under Way in Americus
A Lions Club branch in Americus was formally launched at a luncheon in the tea room. Dan Chappell, the local organizer, outlined the club’s benevolence and fellowship aims and announced plans for a charter and future demonstration. Others present included H. E. Allen, George Turpin, Nat LeMaster, and C. M. Hall, with guests from Atlanta’s Lions Club.
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Lions Club
Americus
Dan Chappell
Iis Club
A Elvis Organizsjon
Chappell
J. R. Smith
Liena Club
Atlanta
Reuben Arnold
Smith
Mr. Arnold
Americas
George Turpin
C. Poole
Sam McDaniel
C. A. Ames
Nat LeMaster
W. C. Lord
C. M. Hall
B.C. Keister
Cobb Milner
Plains
Leslie
DeSoto
Cobb
Emna Love Fisher
Americus Clubs
Tegions
Rotarians Dine Their Ladies Tonight At Sea Room
The Rotarians of Amirieis will host a dinner for ladies this evening at the Sea Room. Invitations have been extended to guests and plans are set for the event.
Rogers Chain to Enter Americus in March
Rogers cash and carry grocery store plans in Americus, with a six year lease at Jackson Street location near Chamber of Commerce and Kress, aiming for a March 10 opening. Scout Hutchinson of Macon states fixture expert will begin work immediately to convert the room to a Rogers red front store. A Cordele location is also expected to open with Rogers, while Piggly Wiggly moves to a new Rylander theater area.
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Rogers
Atlanta
Georgia
Cordele
Americus
Beacon Sash and Carry
Piggly Wiggly System
Rylander Theater
Mrs Clara Wise Christie Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Clara Wise Christie of Plains died Tuesday night after a brief illness. Born in Edgefield County, she was sixty one and moved to Plains as a child, joining the Lutheran church early. Survived by three brothers and a sister, she was buried in Plains cemetery.
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Clara Christie
Plains
Clara Wise Christie
Christie
Edgefield
8. C
L. D. Wise
J. P. J . Wise
Plaina
P. J. Wise
Haleyville
Ala
Geo. Hiller
Plains Cemetery
G. T. Baker
Atlanta
Baker
Valle
Hoover leaves cabinet role choice to Harding
In New York on February 24 Herbert Hoover said he would defer to President-elect Harding to decide if he could best serve as secretary of commerce or in directing Eurorelief. He had proposed reorganizing the commerce department and asked if that implied cabinet entry. Harding, shaping the new administration, plans sweeping reorganizations of several departments and agencies.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
Harding
Hoovet
Augustine
Thi
Associated Press
Veterinarian Dr John Casey Returns After War Service
Dr John Casey, a veterinarian linked with Peter Behnaen, is back in Americus after spending two and a half years in Europe as a first lieutenant. He had lived in Nebraska before the war and, upon return to the United States last December, reconnected with Dr. B to resume work with local farmers and hog cholera concerns.
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John Casey
Peter Behnaen
Americus
Casey
Lata
Nebraska
Europe
America
Dr. B Mand
Georgia
Still No Rally for Dr Fort
Dr Allen Fort, Nashville Baptist minister, reared here, remains critically ill with pneumonia in Nashville. His wife Mrs Hollis Fort reports no change in his condition. a rally hoped for yesterday and today did not materialize as expected.
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Allen Fort
Nashville
Hollis Fort
Calder bill approved by senate committee despite coal regulation cuts
Washington Feb 24 The senate manufactures committee unanimously agreed to report favorably the Calder bill after striking out most provisions regulating coal industry emergencies and excess profit taxes. Also Washington Feb 24 The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for condition statements by all national banks as of business they opened Monday Feb 21.
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Washington
Senate
Comptroller of the Currency
Good Middling and Market Notes on New York Futures
fragmented OCR notes show New York Futures with open and close values and percent changes. mentions Montgomery Ave stock and a market tone described as steady at fast week’s quotes. contains multiple unreadable fragments and incomplete figures, limiting precise details.
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Montgomery LI
Gta
Ali Fe
Daugherty’s dual life as lawyer and politician shaped a future attorney general
The Columbus Dispatch profiles Harry M. Daugherty as a lawyer who doubles as a political strategist. It notes his energy, habit of chasing a strong hunch, and readiness to pursue legal matters late at night. The piece highlights his role in Harding’s rise, his family, and his mentoring of young men.
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Columbus
Harry M. Daugherty
Daugherty
United States
Harding
Washington, D. H
Pullman Cara
Mrs. Daugherty
Iself
Plains sale nets strong hog price lift at Plains pens
Two cits of fine market hogs were disposed of at the Plains sale at Plains pens. Topa brought 7505 dollars, against day quotations of 7.7 delivered to packing houses in Moultrie and Jacksonville. The total was about 2500 dollars. Tom Hollis of La Vista acted as agent for a Cincinnati packing concern. Hog condition was good and most animals graded No 2, with few No 1s. Grading by C G Garner from the state college of culture.
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Farmers Co- Operative
Plains
Topa
Moultrie
Jacksonville
Tom Hollis
la Vista
Cinccinnati
C. G. Garner
Marehing
State College, of Culture
Case progresses as defense seeks early hearing date
The defense in the Fi 24 case requests an expedited pretrial hearing. The courtroom atmosphere hints at readiness to press forward with investigations, while the prosecution signals ongoing collection of evidence to support forthcoming arguments.
Coney Finishes Transcontinental Flight to Jacksonville
Lieutenant W. B. Coney, Georgia aviator, began his cross country journey from Love Field Dallas at 10 14 p m and landed near Jacksonville at 1 27 a m. Flight time from San Diego covered 2079 miles in 22 hours 32 minutes.
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Jacksonville
Pla
W. B. Coney
Georgis
Love Field
Dallas
Texas
Ume
Amp Johnston
Here
San Diego
Tenant refuses union, beaten by horsemen near Stevenson
Scottsboro Ala Feb 24 Silas Blevins a tenant on Renry Capertons farm near Stevenson was abducted from his home and whipped by unidentified riders as a punishment for refusing to join the tenants union authorities said today. The assault was reported to county officials with Blevins attributing the beating to his stand against the union.
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Scottsburo
Ala
Silas Blevins
Renry Capertons
Stevenson
Bealtyi
Tenanta Union
Board Pledges Support In Year Of Work At Chamber Meet
The Chamber of Commerce annual reorganizational meeting reappointed R. B. Allicon as board chair and elected Walter Glover as director. Officers include First Vice President Walt Lander, President Speed views, Treasurer T. Tillman, and Secretary Joseph Perkins. Traffic bureau adjustments placed under new management.
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R. B. Allicon
Walter
Chamber of Commerce
D ‘Phi
Eding Carr S. Glover
Hersey
Waltlander
Fs Speed Views
Jon
T. ©. Tillman
Joseph’ Perkins
Iit
Aisa Win Tainad
Mahagel der
Turkish factions ready to accept Near East decisions
Paris dispatch reports the United States demanding action before a coin and a note to the League of Nations on mandates and interests in overseas possessions. Rechad Pasha, leader of the nationalist faction, declares both Turkish factions poised to accept conference decisions in Constantinople, as talks continue on Near East disposition.
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Paris
League of Nations
London
Preas
Rechad Pasha
Constantinople
Talied
Thenilieu
Wilson to Follow Inaugural Ceremony Schedule
Confused dispatch notes Wilson will follow a traditional Inaugural Day ride with incoming leaders on March 4. The report mentions plans announced at the White House and references President Harding but omits clear details.
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Wahington
Wilson
Wileon
Harding
Bill Steel Mill Cuts Laborer's Pay Across Laughlin Unit
The Laughlin Steel company sets new hourly pay rates for all laborers effective March 1. The exact wage figures are not legible in the surviving text but indicate a reduction or adjustment in standard pay. The report notes officials approved the schedule with unspecified per hour figures.
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Euttoburg
Laughlin Steel Company
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