Banks Show Stronger Conditions in Americus Area
Americas banks report improved financial health with increased deposits and savings. Planters Bank raises capital to 190000, savings to 125000, time certificates to 39500, boosting total near 249000. Bank of Commerce notes strong deposits and investment in bonds while Spire Bank and Empire Bank echo optimism for fall and winter business.
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Three Americas Banks
Planters Bank
Bank of Commerce
Lee G. Council
Genere
Sheffield
Frank Sheffield
Busine Council
Spire Bank
Joe M. Bryan
Empire Bank
Lis
Americus
Sumter County Fair reports small profit and prize winners
Sumter County Fair closed with a rare surplus, praised as a sign of stability. Baby contest awards named Constance Young and Billy Page Todd among many 6 to 12 month and 2 year olds. Lee Johnson Brooks noted for unusual weight. Judges, led by Mrs. Turpin, honored canning and garden prize entries with cash awards as the fair week continued.
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Sumter County
Fair Association
Americus
Constance Young
T. S. Young
Fabian Williams
Henry. Williams
Billy Page Todd
Jas. Todd
Lamar Jorsey, Jr
Lamar
Jossey
Henryetta Glover
Henry Glover
Anne Sullivan
John D. Sullivan
Roy
Lorin Hodges,Jr
Lorin Hodges
Roy Emmet, Jr
Roy Emmet
Lee Johnson Brooks
Gordon Brooks
George B. Turpin
Ruth Clark
Ernest Statham
Henry Everett
Lovelace Eve
Ruth Wilson
John Hershel Taylor
Mary Frances Johnson
George Marshall, Jr
John F. Thomas, Jr
Katren Grey Moon
Yabian Williams
William Page Todd
Middleton McDonald, Jr
Selma Payne
Thelma McArthur
Virginia Williams
Wilmer Andrews
Mildred Bore
Frank Creighton, Jr
Lorin Hodges, Jr
Jean Chas. Courtney
Charles C. Bass, Jr
Canning Club
Tomato
Una Pilcher
Elizabeth Herring
Mary Willie Richards
General Garrden
Flora Ella DeLoach
Elizabeth Clark
Estelle Bartlette
Ee Lee DeLoach
War Department to Sell Souther Field and Retain Land
The War Department announced the Souther Field air plant will be sold while the land is retained. Fifty eight army cantonments and depots are eliminated, with troops moved to permanent stations and properties to be sold or leased to states for National Guard use.
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WAR Department
Souther Field
Washington, Ct
National Guard
Camp Pike
Arkansas
Camp Lee
Virginia
Camp Jackson
South Carolina
Camp Grant
Illinois
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Camp Funston
Kansas
Kearney
California
Sherman
Ohio
Veterans’ Burea Air Service
Chapman Field
Miami
Fla
Love Field
Dallas
Tex
Americus
Long Island Depot
New York
Richmond Depot
Curtis Elmwood
Lotther Field
Parkfield
Tenn
Carlstrom Field
Dorr
Ross Field
Calf
Ellington Field
Montgomery Depot
Montgomery
Alabama
McClellan
Aabama
Devens
Mass
Dix
Meade
Lewis
Wash
Knox
Kentucky
Custer
Michigan
William Ivey Returns to Scranton After Visit
William Ivey, after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs W Ivey, has returned to Scranton Pennsylvania.
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William Ivey
Mrs. W
Ivey
Scranton
State Mission Week Observed At Central Baptist Church
Meetings begin today as Central Baptist observes the annual state missions week. Mrs E T Mathis leads the first service with readings by members. Junior, young women, and young people groups will direct the following programs through Wednesday inviting all to attend.
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Central Baptist Church
E. T. Mathis
Woman's Missionary Union
Junior Missionary Society
J. J. Poole
Collier Foster
Special feature starting in Tuesday's issue
The Times-Recorder announces a new series for live stock and poultry owners starting October 3. Specialists from the Ralston Purina Co. will author short articles, coinciding with poultry magazines, offering practical guidance from decades of research and experience. The first article runs Tuesday October 3.
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Times- Recorder
Ralston Purina Co
Fugitive 44 Years Returns to Face Murder Charge
Lumberton North Carolina October 2 Joseph Kemp, once a fugitive for 44 years, has returned to confront a murder charge linked to the killing of Daniel McNeill aged 44 years. Kemp described the area as God's own country as he surrendered to authorities.
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Lumberton
N.C
Joseph Kemp
Daniel McNeill
Juries disagree over Herrin criticism report
Marion Ill Oct 2 The regular grand jury reports that criticism of county officials in the special grand jury Herrin killing report is not justified and the matter need not be pursued further, according to the Associated Press dispatch.
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Marion, Ill
Associated Press
Herrin
A Square Deal For Babies In Washington Meet
The American child hygiene association announced a square deal for the nation's babies as the theme of its thirteenth annual meeting in Washington, starting October 12 and running through October 14.
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Washington
Americus spot cotton market closes up five points
The Americus market for strict middling cotton at 19 3 4 cents per pound closed higher by five points, reflecting a firmer tone in today’s trading session.
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Americus
Market Opens Higher in Liverpool Cotton Trade
Liverpool cotton market opens with 17-13 up and quotes at 12.72. Receipts total 21,955 bales, including 4,000 American. The report lists futures for Oct Wan March with closing around 11.76, showing a volatile start to the session.
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Liverpool
I. Z.rcenee
Sumter Delegates Told to Attend Macon Convention
Fred B. Arthir, chair of Sumter County Democratic committee, received a wire from Clifford Walker announcing the Macon convention for Oct 4 and that all delegates must report. The Sutter county delegation will be present. Our first woman for foreign diplomatic service has been chosen, but they are all diplomats at home.
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Sumter
Fred B. Ar ‘Thir
Sumter County
Democratic Committee
Clifford Walker
Macon
Sutter County
Peace Looms in Near East Controversy
Constantinople October 2. The armistice conference fixed for tomorrow at Mudania reduced the threat of war between Great Britain and Turkey. Britain's retreat from the neutral zone dispute surprised many but is seen as necessary to restrain Mustapha Kemal Pasha. Immediate mutual agreement to suspend troop movements is expected as Mudania convenes, with an allied council in Constantinople to decide policy.
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Constantinople
Associated Press
Mudania
Greeks Repel Turkish Raid Near Constantinople
A band of about 800 irregulars crossed into Thrace at Sinekli, 40 miles from Constantinople, attacking Greek outposts. The Greeks retreated but reinforcements arrived, and Turkish forces withdrew back across the border.
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Constantinople
Thrace
Sinekli
Soviet protests blockade of Dardanelles for free passage
The Soviet government sent a note to England France and Italy protesting the Dardanelles blockade and demanding removal of all restrictions to free passage of ships through the straits.
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Moscow
Associated Press
England
France
Italy
Dardanelles
Twelve Bulgarian leaders jailed before referendum on war guilt
Sofia reports twelve former premiers and ministers are jailed awaiting a referendum decision on whether they are guilty or not for Bulgaria's involvement in war. The measure follows political turmoil as the public faces accountability for the country’s wartime entanglements.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Associated Press
Near Eastern tension eases as hope grows for peace
London dispatch reports a relaxation of tension in the Near East with despondency giving way to cautious hope. Despite the shift, confidence that war has been averted remains not absolute.
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London
Associated Press
Greek soldiers in Asia Minor favor republican government
Alonzo Wilson reports from Smyrna that Greek divisions carrying the American flag as a talisman believed in republican governance. He says Greeks showed respect for the United States and its system, yet discontent among troops reflected weakened Greek solidarity and unrest.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Alonzo Wilson
Near East Relief
Asia Minor
Smyrna
Wilson
America
Delegates to Convene in Macon October 4
Monroe Ga October 2 The Democratic state convention will be held in Macon October 4 as planned. Clifford Walker nominee for governor said the executive committee had no moral right to delay the meeting and denied postponement.
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Monroe
Macon
Executive Committee
Clifford Walker
Walker forces in Georgia push for Macon convention delay
Atlanta Oct 2 Walker supporters push to hold a state Democratic convention in Macon on Oct 4 or Oct 28 while the party executive committee postpones. Chairman Vereen and Secretary Jordan will withhold September 15 primary returns until Oct 28, citing harmony efforts and plans for Walker attendance at the Lanier hotel in Macon. Walker and Vereen dispute the postponement while Augusta's Cartledge telegrams support Walker's stance. Vereen says he sought party unity but did not discuss the postponement details with Walker at the Macon meeting.
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Atlanta
Walker Fortes
Macon
State
Democratic Executive Committee
W. J. Vereen
Jordan
Walker
Monroe
Pais TS
State Committee
Lanier
J. L. Cartledge
Augusta
Richmond County
Democratic Party
State Executive Committee
Vereen
Deoxy
Embroidery Trends Highlight Lace Collars for Next Season
English fashion notes indicate eglet embroidery remains popular with lace collars and frills likely to appear more on dresses this season than in many past seasons. The prediction suggests a revival of decorative trimming as a key style element.
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