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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1924
Page
7
A humorous city letter describes broad tax relief from a new act, detailing spared charges on tickets, communications, jewelry, watches, auto parts, and more. It notes gifts and estate rules shifting under the new regime, mentions new money changing devices, and ends with moral guidance from R. I. Childs of Brownwood Georgia urging high standards and wise reading.
Brown rises through Bell system to lead Southern Group as chairman while Ben S. Read becomes president of the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph company. The long service record highlights Owensboro to Denver postings and a shared focus on southern development and public relations within the Bell network.
Moultrie, June 11. A. G. May, a Berlin area farmer, brought in the first cotton bloom of the 1924 crop. He says his crop is the finest for this date in June and credits the DeLoach calcium arsenate approach for keeping weevils under control. May notes lighter early infestation than any season since the weevil appeared in Southwest Georgia, attributing it to a cold winter and army worm damage last fall that left weevils with less to feed on.
The note honors a mother memorialized by Lynn W. Burt. It speaks of a cherished parent’s tireless support from childhood through adulthood, her comforting hands, and the lasting bond that remains despite her passing. It expresses faith in reunion after death and collective sorrow with hopeful memory.
A reader urges caution for young women about modesty and courting. She argues that being too selective may backfire, warns against premarital kissing, and stresses maintaining high standards and personal responsibility. Parents are advised to know the character of young men seeking their daughters.
Joe Stewart McMath of Americus Georgia earned a Bachelor of Arts degree as part of Washington and Lee University's Senior Class of 1924. He entered in 1920 and held campus honors, serving as class president and leading the Senior Ball while active in university life. The commencement featured orator Lindsay Blayney of the Rice Institute.
In Juliette, on June 11, the Henry County board of education unanimously elected Mrs. John Brown as superintendent of Henry County schools. She becomes the first woman to hold the office in the county.
Mr and Mrs W F Anderson returned to Leslie Monday after staying with Mr Andersons parents in Ochlocknee. Mr and Mrs H L Speer John S Speer and daughter Miss Lota Speer left Tuesday for Ochlocknee for a couple of days with Mr and Mrs Alva Speer. Miss Ruth Ranen returned from Thomaston where she visited Mrs C S Durden. Mrs C S Durden and her children Mary and Charles of Thomaston visited relatives in Leslie. Miss Mary Ferguson spent the weekend in Leslie with Mrs H G Blackshear. Miss Helen Dell spent several days last week with Miss Ione Stewart.
Albany golfers prepare for intra club competition with two teams vying for top positions. The loser of each match may not challenge the winner for 30 days. Second-team members may challenge any first-team rival for a deciding game. The bulletin notes two pending challenges by H C Elam and John Sheffield to join or move within the first or second teams.
An announcement from the Georgia Democratic Committee states W. J. Speer of Troup has formally registered for reelection to the office of state treasurer in the upcoming general election.
Washington June 11 President Coolidge sat at his desk as the Cleveland convention opened waves of enthusiasm to the keynote speech wasted despite a radio set installed at the White House.
Cedartown volunteers of the fire department will depart July 14 for an annual excursion. The party plans visits to Savannah and New York, with the park organization accompanying them on the trip.
Two friends reach a truce and add the Haiti mer with the settlement. The line hints at reconciliation and regional ties in a brief, wry remark.
A saying claims bliss comes from ignorance and asserts that without knowledge people would feel content. It presents a provocative idea about happiness linked to awareness and ignorance.
A reflective line notes that a man should feel fortunate to have found any location for a woman he pursues, underscoring themes of longing and uncertainty. The remark hints at pursuit and relief without detailing identities or events.
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