Cotton cooperative movement urged for Sumter County farmers
A small but intense Sumter County audience of armed business leaders heard Chirence Otis EYP, famed Texas publicist, discuss forming a cooperative cotton association to stabilize prices and orderly marketing. He warned farmers to unite to avoid speculative losses and race to meet market demand, citing Georgia and Texas experiences and stressing the need for organized handling from grading to sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County
Chirence Otis
Texas
Nofiint
Wilson
Corgia
Ousley
Bilbax
Aidster
F.D. Davenport
Auburn
Dusley
Phil
State Ture
Athens
Georgia i
Ameri My
Cambell
Dave Jr
Thurson
Campbell
Wyeth
Pase Seley
Maconery
DE Uito
Rimeelf
Asp Rf Company
Gasert, Ihey
Ae and
Althoust Ay Ferrera
Bre
University of Georgia drives War Memorial campaign
President Harding approves the University of Georgia War Memorial drive running October 11 to November 11. Campaign general B Hodgeon of Athens reports the message from Harding praising the effort to raise endowment for education and urging success in this autumn effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thens
Harding
University of Calumni
B Hodgeon
Athens
Cam
University of Corgia
Elewings
Warren G. Harding
Kiwanis Honors for Lewis Ellis at District Convention
J Lewis Ellis of Americus Kiwanis was elected district lieutenant governor for the southern section at the district convention in Macon on Thursday. Savannah’s Ernest A. Cutts was former lieutenant governor, and General Walter A. Harris of Macon was chosen district governor. The Americus club luncheon reported strong attendance and the stunt prize captured by Americus amid festive cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lewis Ellis
Amereicus Kiwania Club
Weeton
Macon
Savannah
Waverory
Albay
Cordele
Dawn and
Americus Club
Ernest A. Cutts
Walter A. Harris
Bob Weswell
Atlanta
Samuel Green
P. B. Waterman
Hawkinsville
Amercus Club
Americus
G. R. Lowe
Golden Rule Sale Plan
Rattlesnake Hide Report From Little St Simons Island
L M Burt son of Dr Burt lives on Little St Simons Island as caretaker for wealthy owners. He brought a diamond back rattlesnake skin seven and a half feet long with fifteen rattles, weighing four pounds, from near his home. Two Americas school teachers Arnie and Claude MelLavablein were visiting when the snake was killed with a stick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Burt
W. P. Burt
Lee
Renjre
Imaels Renere
Fred Arthur
Little St. Simons Island
Bru
Mr. Burt
Arnie
Claude MelLaveblin
Box supper at Concord school boosts funds and attendance
The Concord school house held a late night box supper with strong turnout. Boxes sold well and six ice cream freezers were auctioned, raising about 60 dollars for the school. Local residents, families, and visiting relatives attended events including a play at Lelie school and a Saturday ball game between Mossy Dell and Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Bell
A. B
G. E. Parker
M. H. Bell
Albany
W. Bell
Lelie School
A. L. Brown
Wilbur
Mossy Dell
Visitors and neighbors mingle at area homes this week
Mir F. Basa’s guest returned to Mrs. Buchanan while relatives visit in Leslie and Cordele. Matthews resumes in Smithville after visiting her mother Mrs. Daniel. Dupree and Hobley hosts on Wednesday. Mrs Pilcher visited Hagers. Dr Logan and Brows in Americas. Johnston and Dupree guests in community. Bell and Kidd visit Brooklyn Heights. Wynn finished carpentry for Pilcher and returned home. Hagerson spends the week in New Point settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
F. Basa
M. Buchanan
Leslie and
Cordele
Matthews
J. H. Daniel
Smithville
J. Dupree
J. B. Hobley
John Pilch
M. If Bell
W. M. Kidd
Brooklyn Heights
J. J. Wynn
E. W. Pilcher
Shiloh Settlement
M. T. Hagerson
New Point Settlement
Jianta
Betty
Threlkeld
W. T .Tondee
Clare Mott
Halive
Florida
J. E. Robinson
Greenville
Allister Dozier
Wesley Memorial Hospital
Atlanta
Mary
Sara Strange
Glora Luke
Americas
Mary Alston
Richland
Louise
Cleone Collins
L. E. McKellar
Wesleyan College
Macon
Col
C. R. McCrory
Mattie Morris
Cuthbert
S. C. Collins
J. A. Williams
East Point
McCrory
Lois Wall McCrory
Columbus
B. L. Jordan
Andrew
Rogers Williams
Kathn Williams
Manter Scott Williams
Americax
Essex
Lon Arrington, Jr
Lucius Battle
Dental College
Mrytle Mott
Omega
C. Hill
Rainey Bax
Walenday
Buena
Powell m
Americur
Judge Maynard resigns over school tax levy clash
Former county attorney Maynard says county commissioners erred in pursuing local school district taxes after a constitutional amendment. He notes he advised the board that a three mill levy for local districts could be questioned and tendered his resignation to allow others to defend the board’s actions if challenged. He stresses the Times Recorder reported events accurately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Board of County Commissioners
Sen Atone
Rey
Times-Recorder
Maloney
Ealitir
Mynelf
Adi
Shige Mills
Apo Praia
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
Board of Education
Weteen
Board of Educcation
Wales
Asmuch
County Board of Education
Board of Commissioners
Pcasion
Durco Hog Herd Aims for Southeastern Fair Honors At Atlanta
Hawkins & Son prepare a large Duroc hog exhibit from Americus Georgia to compete at the Southeastern fair in Atlanta. Emmett Hawkins leads a 440 head program featuring spring and fall barrows, boars, sows and stock from top pedigrees, with a sale planned for January to reduce the herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins & Son
Atlanta
Emmett Hawkins
Hawking
Hawkins
Bensaet
Rey
Jacksonville
Tory Wien
C. C
Nwkide & Son
Americus
Georgia
Sumter County
Mr. Hawkins
Emmett Hawking
C. C. Hawkins
C. C. Hawkins & Son
Literary Society of A H S Hosts Regular Event
The Crisp Lanier literary society of the high school hosted its regular meeting and program inviting members to present readings and discuss planned activities for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crisp-Lanier Literary Society
War Memorial Fund drives University Georgia relief effort
Campaign begins October 11 to raise a million dollars for the University of Georgia. Alumni in Georgia pledge a $16 065 quota with a $116 per person minimum, aiming to fund a dormitory science building and other facilities to accommodate growth and restore the university’s standing. Leaders urge broad participation from alumni and citizens to meet urgent needs from overcrowded rooms to low salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Georgian War Memorial
United States
University of Georgia
War Memorial Fund
University
Georgia
Barrow
Harry Hodgson
Hodgson
Georgian Gy
South
Ellaville Methodist program aids Macon orphans home
Ellaville hosts a Sunday evening program at the Methodist church to benefit the South Georgia Conference Orphans Home in Macon. The event runs 7 to 8 pm under a planning committee, inviting all Catholics to attend. The broader Baptist services continue with Rev. H.J. Johnston preaching and a strong choir led by Mrs. J. S. Lightner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellaville
South Georgia Conference
Macon
Hi. J. Johnston
Johnston
Parent Teacher Association
Lightner
Methodist Church
N. H. Murray
H. W. Hogh
Truxton Stevens
Dollie Allen
Americus
Ion
Mira Lucile Martin
Misa Janie Took
Herndot
Glenn Smith
H.8. Johnston
Georgia's Advertising Push Aims to Boost farm growth
Georgia plans a wide national advertising campaign to promote farming and land sales. Commissioner Brown led efforts with the Georgia Association and major ad agencies to publish an illustrated booklet on crops and markets. A field network will lure farmers and home seekers, with landowner outreach and industrial site sales, backed by public and private cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Association
Commissioner of Agriculture and Immigration
Georgia
Brown
Georgia Ax- Sociation
Tus
Fs Wiving Itn
Veveral Olf
Georgis
Srea
AIRPLANES WING FALLS BEFELL RICHLAND FAIR INJURIES
Five young ladies and one young man were badly hurt when a flying swing broke and fell at a Richland fair. The car detached after a center pole bolt failed, sending occupants to the ground and narrowly missing a group nearby. Names include Ray Bowner and Eleanor Turner among the injured. the ride was the first of its kind at Richland and had drawn large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Cayo
Catantro
Ray Bowner
OneKilled and Wounded at Johnson Fair in Wrightsville
A melee at the Johnson fair grounds in Wrightsville left one person dead and another seriously wounded. A man attempting to eject attendees sparked the disturbance, with police and bystanders recalling a volatile scene at the event on October 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Watekilléd
Aie Price
Wrightsville
Cotton Mills Reopen as Market Improves in South
Greenville Ohio Oct 7 The cotton mills of the south which had curtailed operations due to poor business conditions have resumed full operation as improved cotton prices lift spirits. The uptick comes as the annual convention of the weavers section of the Southern Textile Association opens in Greenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
8. C
South
Weavers
Southern Textile Association
Union High Holds Its Public Debate Event
Leslie October 8 report two Union High literary societies held their first public debate Fri evening on heredity. The affirmative was argued by Elin Park Green and Aalis Brav ert. negative by Cato Wilson and Liston Glee. Judges M G Wooten Levi Homer Wade Cobb Outlaw Rollinson DeSoto awarded the victory to the negative amid discussion of related local figures and events. A separate obituary notes the death of Dr Edward G a noted surgeon and authority on buller. The state reorganization of a prison literacy effort and civic groups in Savannah are also mentioned amid plans for a Confederate veterans reunion and civic activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
Union High School
Elin Park Green
Aalis Bravert
Cato Wilson
Liston Glee
Messrs
G. Wooten
Levid
Homer Wade
Cobb
Outlaw Rollinson
DeSoto
Savannat
Edward G
Buller
Hit Lo
Jenen
Ceorgia State Medical Society
Eat
Emory University
Aesta
Methodist
Igeville
Confederate Veterans’ Organizations
Board of Tradery
Ki Civitan
Automobile, Young Men's and
Ad Clubs
Savannah
Louis We
Gram
George V. Dently
Sava
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U. OF GA
Kiwanis
Lewis Ellis
J. E. Glover
Amrecus
Levi Wallace
W. H. Dupres
Pomany
W. Hi. Dupree
J. B. Holley
C. M. Kidd
Plains
Mary Newton
Shellman
Scott Harerson
Cary Daniel
J. 5
Matthewe
Sting
Dreneville
Virginia Mae Bass
F. Bass
Jerry O’hearn
Leonard Gard
Tino Et
Literary Society OF A. H. S
UNIV
Ea Papales Bt
Union High
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