Wrestlers to Meet Tonight at the Opera House
Macon promoter Harry Stevens announces a wrestling match tonight at 8 30 between Macon notable Harry Stevens and Montgomery’s John Piombo for the best two falls out of three. A six round boxing preliminaries precede the match.
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Harry Stevens
Macon
John Piombo
Montgomery
Opera House
Alex Thomas
Cracker Anderson
Anderson
Piombo
Mr. Thomas
Will Rogers praises Honest Hutch at Opera House
Will Rogers speaks glowingly about Honest Hutch a Goldwyn Picture coming to the Opera House for one day on Thursday. He notes Hutch grows into a respected citizen for a fortune he never secures and remains a town loafer only in spirit. He predicts audiences will enjoy the film as much as he did.
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Will Rogers
Hutch
Goldwyn
Old Hutch
Free Access For All Under Fifteen At Tifton Pool
The Tifton pool will be free for all under fifteen on two half days weekly starting today after a conference between pool owners, lessees, and City Manager Hargreta. The city granted a concession on water supply with the condition that the pool remain free on the specified days. The facility, built four years ago by a nonprofit stock company, is unusually large and well equipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tifton
Lesses
Hargreta
Miss Francis Battle Guest of Mrs. Hugh Mize in Albany
Miss Francis Battle of Albany is the guest of Mrs. Hugh Mize on South Lee Street, visiting for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Battle
Albany
Hugh Mize
South Lee Street
Christie Testimony Before Probers Details Prison Cruelty
Christie describes brutal punishments at the state prison farm and the deaths of two black prisoners Ali Law and S R Tompkins. He accuses Warden J E Smith and prison physicians of neglect while noting a culture of silence and retaliation against prisoners who speak out.
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Georgia
Hammond
Christie
Macon ‘Telegraph
W.it’. Anderson
Anderson
State Prison
Robert Lee Denson
Fulton County
W. R. Lipscomb
Atlanta
Lipscomb
P. M. Compton
Compton
J. E. Smith
Warren Smith
Ali Law
S. R. Tompkins
Tompkins
Honest Hutch delight at Dudley's Opera House
Readers are invited to Dudley's Opera House to see Will Rogers in Honest Hutch a rural character tale praised for humor, acting, and photography. The release notes four showings on Thursday at 4:50 7:30 and 8:30 with matinees priced at five cents for children and no advance admission charges.
Prisoner Conditions Criticized By Christie
Christie alleged the water supply at the prison was insufficient and unsatisfactory. He charged prisoners lacked adequate clothing and footwear, with men going into fields in winter without shoes or socks. He also condemned the prison’s food quality.
Neal in Cordele to Discuss Flint Route
Cordele June 13 W R Neal engineer for the state highway department is here discussing a west route out of Cordele with a bridge over Flint river opening up a highway to Leesbore and Dawson He arrived at the invitation of citizens pushing to place the project in the state highway system
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Cordele
W. R. Neal
State Highway Department
Flint River
Leesbore
Dawson
Tifton Farmer, Aged 71, Slain in Field
Samuel S. Monk, 71, a Tifton farmer, was shot and killed by Simms Lawhorn who, with Floyd Lawhorn, was arrested on the scene. Officers report Monk confronted the two as they worked in a field and began firing.
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Tifton
Samuel S. Monk
Simms Lawhorn
Floyd Lawhorn
Monk
Thanks to Friends for Kind Expressions from All Races
We the undersigned express sincere thanks to our many friends both white and colored for their kindness and support during our time of need. The message thanks neighbors and community members for assistance, expresses gratitude for cards visits and prayers, and notes heartfelt appreciation for unity.
Beloved Warren Purdy Remembered by Family
The Purdy family thanks friends for kindness during Warren Westmoreland Purdy’s illness and bereavement. Sincere appreciation from D. V. Purdy and family for sympathy, support, and expressions of condolence.
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Warren Westmoreland Purdy
D. V. Purdy
Lions Club Tonight Features Gump Trial
Lions club tonight at the Tea Room will host a ladies night with a special program by committee members Gordon Howell Judge James A Hixey and C A Ames. Resumption of the famous Gump trial will be a featured event for attendees.
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Lions Club
Ladie
Gordon Howell
James A. Hixey
C. A. Ames
First M E Picnic at Myrtle Springs
The First Methodist Sunday school plans a picnic at Myrtle Springs on Thursday June 15. Cars depart church from 8 to 9 o'clock, basket truck leaves about 9 30, and the committee will be ready at 8 o'clock to handle baskets.
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M. E
Myrtle Springs
Methodist Sunady
Cars for church event urged by H E Allen and W M Holloway
Community members are asked to furnish cars while H E Allen and W M Holloway coordinate outreach. The note hopes every church and Sunday school member will participate to make the event the best yet.
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H. E. Allen
W. M. Holloway
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Tifton Pool
Rylander
Hobart Bosworth
Yukon
America
Battle Films
Ois
War
Department
Rip van
Tay,&p
P. Me
Dudley's Opera House
William Dudley
Neal
Flint
Victin
Ben McGowan
of Dublin
Brunswick
Young Holton
Young Gotch
Dudley’s Opera House
Legion Minstrel
Windsor
Mandolin Club
Watson Bell
Senate
Zululand
Maggie O’malley
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