Road bonds badly needed in Georgia plan
Georgia lawmakers agree urgent action on highway funding is required to meet federal aid rules or risk losing the government share. A bond issue is likely, possibly smaller than the $75 million proposal, with a November vote to let the people decide. The Georgia Good Roads Association backs bonds, arguing necessity based on fuel tax and license fee revenues.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Georgia Good Roads Association
Four Rotarians Absent at Thursday Lunch
Rotary club held its noon meeting at the Tea Room with four members missing. L. A. Harrell was elected secretary after John Prance resigned citing heavy duties at the Agricultural school. Prance served as secretary after Silas Johnson. Ralston Cargill announced the pool opening for summer. G. W. Riley received a leave of absence to attend the legislature and spoke on pending bills. Mrs. France Mangum was a guest of the club.
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Carr Glover
Glover
L. A. Harrell
Rotary Club
John Prance
Prance
Silas Johnson
Agricultural School
Ralston Cargill
G. W. Riley
Mr. Riley
France Mangum
Yap island pact approved by privy council
Torio June 22 The Island of Yap treaty with the United States was approved by the privy council and the Japanese prince regent today. The treaty fixes the rights of each nation in the island which is under Japanese mandate.
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TORIO
Associated Press
Island of Yap
United States
Privy Council
New Era visitors and a long-awaited family reunion
A Florida family, the Griffins of Altha, traveled to attend the funeral of D. C. Griffin, longtime resident formerly of the area. The visit marked their first return in sixteen years as relatives and friends gathered at homes across Americus and nearby communities.
Local folks share weekends and visits across town
The article lists a flurry of Sunday and weekend visits with many names. Mr. and Mrs. McNeal and daughters Mattie and Ruth attend an old soldiers reunion in Richmond. Eula McNeal's marriage to a Pittsburg man surprises friends. Several families, including the Grant, Autry, Parker, Ledger, and Bray clans, are noted visiting relatives and hosting guests across the region.
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Charlie Griffin
W. L. McNeal
Mattie
Ruth McNeal
Richmond
Eula McNeal
Mr. Little
Pittsburg
J. P. Gholson
Irene Gholson
Douglas Freeman
Americus
D. C. Bray
Crisp County
Gussie Bray
Macon
Annie Bray
Bonaire
Myrtle Middlebrooks
Pious Slayer Admits Forgery Near Dover Killing
Elliott Padrick a 20 year old preacher confessed forging the name of J H Hooks bank president to a $100 check cashed in Sandersville after shooting his wife and mother in law near Dover Monday. He settled with R H Rowden classmate from Asbury College by paying $64 cash and turning over his suitcase and revolver as security for the balance. Rowden to be made good and Hooks will not prosecute. Padrick cool in county jail, jailer reports.
Double funeral for Mrs Padrick and mother at Union church
Statesboro reports a double burial for Mrs. Elliott Padrick and her mother Mrs. M B Dixon after Monday tragedy. The killer faces trial locally with no date set, while public opinion remains divided on the preacher's statements about his wife.
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Statesboro
Union Church
Elliott Padrick
M. B. Dixon
Padrick
County Democratic Committee to Meet at Americus Courthouse
Fred B. Arthur secretary of the Sumter County Democratic Executive committee has called all members to meet at the courthouse in Americus on Wednesday morning June 28 at 10 o clock.
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Fred B. Arthur
Sumter County
Democratic Executive Committee
Americus
Visitors stay at Bray and Wright homes last week
Visitors from Vienna were hosted at Mr. and Mrs. W. T. A. Bray’s home. Mrs. D. C. Bray and daughters Lois and Mary Alice, from near Cordele, visited Mary Giles this past week. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lindley of Americus visited Mr. and Mrs. Irlie Wright on Sunday afternoon.
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Vienna
W. T. A. Bray
D. C. Bray
Lois
Mary Alice
Cordele
Mary Giles
Walter Lindley
Americus
Iirlie Wright
Woodfall Reports Americus Water Pure and Chlorine Free
H C Woodfall division engineer and state board of health director says Americus water is superior to most South Georgia towns. A personal inspection of 25 or more of 45 springs found no bacteria and only minimal soil pollution, concluding chlorine is unnecessary. Wheatley, city engineer, endorsed the report after visiting wells and springs.
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Americus
South Georgia
Chas. Wheatley
H. C. Woodfall
State Board of Health
Woodfall
Americas
Wheatley
Municipal League to Meet at Ansley June 29
Atlanta, June 22. The Municipal League of Georgia will hold its annual meeting at the Hotel Ansley on June 29. A main topic will be extending electric light and power to all 155 counties. Members are urged to research county service beforehand. Chief speaker will be William J. Locke of San Francisco, an officer of California Municipalities, who will discuss Los Angeles electricity development delivering 220000 net horsepower.
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Atlanta
Municipal League of Georgia
Ansley
Georgia
League
William J. Locke
San Francisc
League of California
Los Angeles
2010 Tax Notice Urges City Returns by July 1
City tax books for making returns close July 1. Those who fail to make returns face penalties. Official notice from J. Elwaid Clerk and Treasurer.
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J. Elwaid
Mining interests and recognition visit to evaluate Mexican government ties
He claimed a stake in mining interests in Paras between Moxico City and El Paso and said the trip’s main purpose was to straighten unsettled mining matters dating back to 1911. He would survey the situation and likely offer recommendations to the Washington administration on recognizing the Mexican government.
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Paras
Moxico City
el Paso
Washington
Charter Amendments Expand Atlanta City Ward and Population
Atlanta June 22 city council adopted a charter amendment making Kirkwood the city's twelfth ward and another amendment annexing Cascade avenue adding about 1600 residents to the population.
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Atlanta
Kirkwood
Cascade Avenue
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S. S. Ledger
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Alex Harden
C. CG. Harden
Della Giles
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W. B. Harden
Ethel Parker
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A. J. Ledger
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