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Newspaper

Americus Times Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1921

Page

9

Strawberries proposed as future Kentucky crop by Cushenberry

June 1 in Weon reports J E Cushenberry plans a locals traw strawber ry association in Terrell County Kentucky. He has attracted pledges from several farmers including W D Davidson A A Leave Smith and H Hills to plant multiple acres. Cushenberry cites Kentucky success stories with crates per season and 10 to 60 crates per acre yields. he notes cotton money scarce and labor supply steady, aiming to market a 100 acre strawberry belt for cash crop profits.

WEON J. E. Cushenbero Terrell County Kentucky Cuthenberry W. D. Davidson A. A. Leave Smith Aeres H. Hills W. B. Dismuke George McLain Tenshelherry Il Rain Kentncy

Cabbage Acreage and Prices Reported in June Market

Fragmentary OCR describes cabbage acreage at Uman on June 1 with M A Milanted notingFebruary planting near half an acre of early cabbage. Several plants perished due to preconditions. A fourth of an acre yields about a carload, while the Florida crop influences supply and prices paid.

Uman Florida

Temmie announces engagement of Mu ie to Rankin

Indiana couple Mr and Mrs Ernest Temmie reveal their daughter Mu ie Temmie will wed Arnold D Rankin. The wedding date will be announced later. Mu ie previously worked at a government office in Washing ton and then at a Souther Field stenographer position.

Ernest Temmie Indiana Muie Arnold D. Rankin Fiahy Souther’ Field R. L. May Henderson Earnest Linwood Say Elmer Buchanan Tamar Henderson I Ga

Faculty Guests At Fish Fry

Faculty members attended a fish fry event on Thursday at DeSoto, sharing a dinner and a pleasant social. The gathering included steer exercises and a light, cheerful atmosphere as the group relaxed and enjoyed the occasion together.

Rgie DeSoto Pirablenia

Trade Urged For World Standards At Conference

York May 51 The tale of a single set of standards acceptance through a clean trade of the world was the main theme addressed today at the conference. The meeting focused on unified objectives and mutual benefits across nations.

York Wi Re Meadows Iere’n Bureau of Jeet Tivlary Erence Batona

Tom Watson Attacks Gov Dorsey Negro Pamphlet

Senator Thos E Watson responds to Gov Dorsey's pamphlet on Georgia race issues. He rebuts accusations, cites records showing white protection needs, and argues against interracial agitation while condemning lynching and urging restraint. He links Dorsey to political vengeance and defends Georgia's history and governance amid racial tensions.

Tom Watson Gov. Dorsey Thos. E. Watson Dorsey Georgia Ingo Columbia Sentinel

Kiwanis Debate Medal Awarded to Castellow at Americus High

Alpheus Castellow son of Mrs Meta Castellow and senior at Americus High won the Kiwanis debate medal in the high school auditorium Tuesday morning He competed with Ralph Glover Miss Louise Bragg and Hallie Walker on the question whether the constitutional power to levy an income tax should lie with the general assembly The judges prize Castellow the medal with Bragg a close second The Kiwanis medal is a handsome gold cross design and will be engraved for keeps with a new medal offered each year.

Alpheus Castellow Meta Castellow Americus High School Kiwanis Met Kiwanis Ralph Glover Louise Brage Hallie Walke General Assembly Bragg Glover Walker Castellaw G. AO. Marshall

Hoover urges extended credits for Southern cotton states

Associated Press report outlines Secretary Herbert Hoover calling for extended credit facilities for the Southern cotton states and noting that curtailment of petroleum reserves has begun to cause hardship. A letter reproduced by former Senator Melnerin of South Carolina summarizes Hoover’s view after a meeting last week. Hoover also met with Scottish goods manufacturers and industry representatives to discuss ways to ensure timely trade statistics amid wartime constraints.

Associated Press Herbert Hoover Phin Hoover Melnerin South Carolina New England

New Equipment for Gas Plant by Americus Lightings

Americus Lighting company buys over $4000 worth of generating equipment for its gas plants. Manager R P Ewing says the purchase will insure continuity of service. Russell Engineering of St Louis awarded the contract for repair work with a 60 to 90 day completion target.

Ewing Americus Lightings Company R. PL Ewing Russell Engineering Company St. Loui Sauthine

Mrs George Helton Dies in Lumpkin

Mrs George Helton of Lumpkin died Saturday night after a period of ill health. She was formerly Miss Susie Siddall of Lumpkin, married Gow Patten of Atlanta, and had lived in Lumpkin most of her life. Survived by husband, mother Susie Siddall, sister Mia David Smith of Leslie, and brother Will Siddall of Americus. Funeral at Methodist church Sunday afternoon with Rev O L Kelly and Rev W Faulkner. interment in Methodist Cemetery.

George Helton Lumpkin Susie Siddall Mia David Smith Leslie Will Siddall Americus Methodist Church O. L. Kelly Dno. W. Faulkner Wax J

Hardwick to deliver multiple addresses to Georgia assembly

Governor elect Thomas W. Hardwick plans to deliver several inaugural and budget messages to the Georgia legislature marking a departure from past practice of written messages. He expects in-person sessions and joint addresses on major issues. William Vereen will lead inauguration planning and may push for an open air ceremony due to anticipated record attendance.

Atlanta Thomas W. Hardwick Georgia Hardwick William J. Vereen Moultrie Democratic Executive Committee Vereen Plana State Democratic Committee

Pavers Close Plains Road Near Americus in Detour

County Engineer John 8B Ansley ordered the Plains road west of Americus closed at the Muckabee bridge to pave from the hilltop to the bridge. If weather stays favorable, work should finish in ten days and the road reopen. Detours affect travel to Plains and Dawson via Myrtle Springs road and Guerry’s bridge. Smithville and Albany routes also redirected.

Plains Americus John Ansley Muckabee Bridge Scarborough Hill Analatu Strath Smithville Penjeée Hunstons Farm Dawson McGarrah Street Myrtle Springs Road Guerry’s Bridge Albany

Goedel Veteran, 74, Passes Away in Common County

The elderly Goedel, aged 74, a game warden and widely known county resident, died in Winn. A ceremony was held by Judge Zinn, justice of the peace, in the district office. Mrs. Della Powell, a native widow living on Tremont and the Eleventh, attended.

Goedel Sacco Arnett United Doeterate Della Powell Tremont Winn Zinn Dele Honebibitee

Senate Revises Naval Personnel Provision

Washington on June 1 reports the Senate reaffirmed its naval appropriation bill reducing personnel to 72 000 men from 100 000 as set by the House. The action narrows manpower plans and reflects committee amendments and ongoing defense funding debates.

Washington Senate House

Chautauqua Schedules Span Three Days at Ellaville

The Rad Sliffe chautauqua opens Thursday with a three day program in Ellaville. Tickets are on sale protecting guarantors and attendance is expected to ensure success. Acts include Dr J William Terry D D lectures on The Value of the Individual and Americas Political Ideal, musical numbers by Moore Concerts, Rosa Kohler stories, and Army entertainment. Bellino Concert Co features Sam Bellino and a soprano pianist.

Ellaville Joe Radsliffe Chautauqua Conlee J. William Terry D. D William Terry Ture America Moore Musical Entertainers Sendea Bellino Sam Bellino Bellina

Chautauqua Program At Plains Thursday

Plains date June 1 finds the Radcliffe chautauqua program featuring Leetere A Community Program, the Bellino Plumstead Concert Co, Miss Rosa Kohler with stories for all ages, and a Junior Citizen air Campaign. An evening includes America’s Loving Ideal lecture by Chautauqua Director alongside a musical concert.

Bellino! Plumstead Conzert Co

Local Social Notes From Americus And Surrounding Areas

A busy sequence of social visits and travels details residents and families around Americus. Names include CHOKEE, Mr., Mrs. Bryan, Julia Bryan, Green, Varnum, Holman, Barfield, Ollienne Holtvat Warwick, Laramore, Knights, Young, Youngs, Simmie Lee Young, Emmett Scott, and others visiting or spending weekends in nearby Leslie, Smithville, Warwick, and Biker counties.

Ana Oars. m. Jones, Sr Sinsnis Ie Young Americus Morgan Sukys G.D. Richards W. E. Bryan Gavghtss Julia Bryan Green Jay Hubert *Vorum J. W. Cany D. H. Varnun Jane Holman Newton Fred Barfield Ollienne Holtvat Warwick Wi. Lavamore J. H. Young and Son Simmie Ae Your Jones Biker County Rs. S. B Eugene Pyonss Leslie Willie Kaylor H.L. Jones Smithville Julian Laramore Willard Laramore Long C. C. Laramore W. K. Knights J. S. Mathews John A Riley W. K. Knight Hattie Knights Warwick Bailey Wade Camp Cecil Richards M. Jones Charlie Young J. H. Young Simmie Lee Young Mary Doriso Henry Bray Emmet Scott Emmett Scott Leslid GC. Jones Dlc. Jones, Jr Joe Tissue Simmie Lee Younk Rossie McGill J.T. Laramore Mra S.M. Jones Mathews J. 3. Mathews

Funeral for Lonnie Frazier Held at Pleasant Grove

Friends and acquaintances gathered in Huntington for the funeral of Lonnie P. Frazier held at 2:20 PM at Pleasant Grove Church. Rev. Henry Hrookshire of Central Baptist Church officiated. Frazier, a prominent Sumter County figure, had spent most of his life in the community before entering federal service. Floral tributes testified to the high esteem in which he was held.

Huntington Lonnie FP. Frazier Pleasant Grove Henry Hrookshire

Richland Chas Given Diplomas At Commencement

Richland high school completed its best year with a strong graduation program. The class included Davie Maude Abell Georgia Mae Brightwell and Hallie Lloyd among others. Dr T M Sullivan preached the commencement sermon while N G Coffin presided over the diploma ceremony.

Richland Richland High School Richland’ School Red Cross Georgia Mae Brightwell Dora Maude Abell Ernestine Stevens Ruth Pearson Hallie Lloyd Susie Johnson Eula Drew Annie Leith Dillard A. W. van Toose Shorter College Board of Education N.G. Coffin Davie Maude Abell Besisie Carter Annie Ruth Dillard Eva Weiner Bernice Pickett Emma_ Whitman T. M. Sullivan Rhineart College

Kinard and Hayes Families Attend Bethel Church Meeting

Attendees from the Bethel church gathering Saturday include Mr and Mrs J E Kinard and family Mr and Mrs Claude J son Mr and Mrs A Brad and family Mr J J Kinard M M C Harris Mrs Walter Hayes Miss Vera Hayes Geraldine R Beulah Harris Bud Bayes Ella Sampson B H B Harp and others They were entertained with a singing at home Saturday evening Miss Lottie Ethridge returned to Columbus to resume her studies at Massey Business College Mrs J J Kinard and Miss Bertha Kinard spent Wednesday with Mrs C R Cole of Jacksonville Fla at the home of Mrs M C Harris

Bethel Church J. E. Kinard Claude JSON Mra A. Brad and J. J. Kinard M M. C. Harris Walter Hayes Vera Hayes Geraldine R. Beulah Harris Bud Bayes Lottie Ethridge Columbus Massey Business J. J. Kinarg Bertha Vera Kinard C. R. Cole Jacksonville Fla Mra L. W M. C. Harris

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Ised Ben Butler Massachusetts Benjamin F. Butler General Butler Amesbury Almshouse Amesbury Butler Republican Party Hugh Dorsey Doreey United States Senate United States Inter-racial League Arkansas Linda Havaianas New York Corey Isinner Pavers Close Plains Road Chautauqua Lec-* Ture Bellino-Plumstead Concert Co. Cannas Rosa Kohler Berlin-Plumstead Co U. S. Army Ethel Shepard W. T. S. Culp Erica U.S. Army Chokee Richland Chas J. Reynolds Tobaccs Wisston-Salem, N.C
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