Farley to Retain All Postmasters Until Terms Expire
Washington reports indicate postmasters with unexpired terms will stay in place under Farley. He said civil service exams will continue with possible new rules, possibly expanding eligibility lists. A survey under J G O Mahoney will shape future exam procedures and civil service policy in the Roosevelt era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley
Washington
Georgia
James A. Farley
Roosevelt
Civil Service
J OG
Q’mahoney
Civil Service Commission
Georgia Schools Stage Contests in Fitzgerald
In the Eastern section of the Third District high school contests held in Fitzgerald, the town led in both athletic and literary points. Fitzgerald collected 48 athletic, 16 literary, with Hawkinsville and Eastman key competitors. reading, declamation, music, and ready writer events highlighted by multiple Fitzgerald and Hawkinsville winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
Third District High High School Association
Eastman
Mary Bolang
Tme
Wilma Humphres
Fitzzgerald
Kibby Redley
Hawkinsville
John M. McAllister
Rochelle
Morris Abrams
Eloise Cobb
Laura McLoud
Pineview
Eileen Humphries
Fitersheld
Missary Weldon
Butler Man Named Fertilizer Inspector
Mr. G. D. Locke of Butler was named one of 40 short term fertilizer inspectors by Commissioner of Agriculture Adams. Ocke served as inspector for Taylor, Schley and Crawford counties. D. M. Still of Americus inspected water, Lee and Terrell counties. K. Morgan of Junction City covered Talbot, Marion and Webster counties. C. A. Gillespie of Columbus was inspector for Stewart, Chattahoochee and Muscogee counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Locke
Butler
Adams
Ocke
Taylor, Schley
Crawford
D. M. Still
Americus
Lee
Terrell
K. Morgan
Junction City
Talbot
Marion
Webster
C. A. Gillespie
Columbus
Stewart, Chattahoocheend Muscogee Counties
Joyner Chosen Memorial Day Crew Leader in Ellaville
Rev. J. R. Joyner of Americus has been selected as Memorial Day crew leader for Ellaville. The exercises are set for April 26 at 2 30 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Joyner
Americus
Ellaville
Americus Normal to be Georgia Southwestern College
Americus Ga April 18 A major reorganization of the state university system will rename Americus Normal College as Georgia Southwestern with expansion. Nine units were abolished, services trimmed, two new institutions created, saving an estimated 400000 annually. President J M Prance to remain head and hire two additional teachers as enrollment rises from about 250 to 450 600 anticipated for the summer term. The changes take effect July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Americus Normal College
Georgia Southwestern
State University System
Board of Regents
J. M. Prance
Americas Normaliues
Prance
The
Americas School
Train Wreck Near Thomaston Involves Four Hurt
Train wreck at a crossing six miles north of Graston in Thomaston, Georgia, injures four people traveling with Mrs F Brunnon. Driver Mrs Ellington unconscious with internal injuries feared. A four year old child suffers a skull fracture and may not survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomaston
Barnesville
Dawson schools chief Prof W H Martin re elected
Professor W H Martin who has led the Dawson public schools for four years was re elected to continue as superintendent. His return is announced amid a favorable vote and confirmation from the school board and community leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Martin
Dawson Public Schools
Cox Explains Farm Relief Bill at Camilla Court House
Camilla Ga April 18 Rep KE Cox of Georgia spoke on measures before Congress including a refinancing bill to aid farmers and homeowners. He estimated the plan would help about 30 percent of farmers and save over 3 billion dollars nationwide. He noted peanuts were briefly considered but removed, and warned against an 80 hour week bill harming farming. He defended his votes on resubmitting the 18th amendment and against 3.2 percent beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camilla
Ke, E. Cox
Georgia
Camilla Court House
United States
Senate
Cox
Democratic Party
Debt Repudiation Is Bad Precedent Declared By Babson
Babson Park Mass April 16 Reckless debt and repudiation are warned against as dangerous to national credit. He argues for voluntary readjustments and insists creditors must not be forced to surrender contracts. With 1929 total debt at 154 billion, he notes income and price shifts, urging stable value and responsible borrowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babson Park
Mass
Ferma
Mrs Daisy Montgomery Dies At Augusta
Mrs Daisy Montgomery widow of S R Montgomery died suddenly at her mother's home in Augusta Georgia on April 6th after a night of good health. She taught in Marion and Taylor county schools for seven years and was a member of Pine Level church. She is survived by her mother two sisters one brother and several stepchildren. Funeral was at St James Methodist church Augusta with interment in Grovetown cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Daisy Montgomery
S. Robert Montgomery
Augusta
Marion
Taylor
Pine Level Church
Montgomery
Ted and
Haarey Montgomery
Reynoldson
Acksonville
Florida
Cecil Abbott
Mauk
Mary
Moeh Montgomery
Atlanta
George Ivey
Decatur
St. James Methodist Church
Grovetown Cemery
Stolen Highway Truck Recovered Near Andersonville
The State Highway department truck used by local maintenance crew under Patrolman G W Heath was stolen Tuesday night and recovered Saturday near Andersonville. It contained working tools and two barrels of gasoline which were recovered with the truck. Officers believe convict James Kyler, a black man serving two burglary sentences from Worth county, who escaped the local camp the night of the theft, used the truck to flee. Kyler has not been recaptured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
G. W. Heath
Andersonville
Mr. Heath
James Kyler
Worth County
Easter services at Norwich church fitly observed
Easter was celebrated at the Norwich Methodist Protestant church with a sunrise prayer at 6 a.m led by Rev. C. A. Abbott and a sermon by Rev. Edw. P. Lamb. The Sunday school was large and the morning message titled The New Day followed. Next Sunday will feature morning preaching and an afternoon Second Quarterly Conference with the Lord's Supper. The church is praised as one of the substantial Georgia Conference member churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich Methodist
C. A. Abbott
Edw. P. Lamb
Georgia Conference
Community Announcements for April Shows and Service
Special Announcements record a show by the Woman's Home Demonstration Club aiding the senior class play to be held Friday night April 28 at 8 00 P M in Nation City with proceeds for school kitchen equipment. Rev J C Daniel will preach at Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church next Sunday at 11 00 A M. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Demonstration Club
Jonation City
Ater
J. CG. Daniel
Ellaville
Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church
Shake Up Hits Soule Pound And Snelling
Atlanta April 15 The University System of Georgia undergoes its most sweeping reorganization as eight schools and colleges are abolished one new college created at Carrollton and three departments discontinued Chancellor C M Snelling is relieved of duties to become chancellor emeritus heading the committee to choose a successor Changes take effect July 1 1988 affecting the system which includes the University of Georgia and 24 other colleges and schools Abolished entities include the Medical College of the University of Georgia Augusta Industrial College Barnesville Bowdon State Normal and Industrial College Bowdon Fourth District A and M School Carrollton Ninth District A and M School Clarkesville Eighth District A and M School Son Georgia Vocational and Trades School Monroe Seventh District A and M School Powder Springs Georgia State College for Men to a two year term (Turn to Page 8 No 1).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
University System of Georgia
Board of Regents
Carrollton
C. M. Snelling
Medical College
University of Georgia
Augusta
Pivecraie Industrial College
Barnesville
Bowdon State Normal and Industrial College
Bowdon
Clarkesville
Son
Georgia Vocational and Trades School
Monroe
Powder Springs
Georgia State College For Men
Rev T C Lambert Leads Revival at Methodist Church
Rev T C Lambert of Cochran preaches in a week long revival at the Macon area Methodist church series. He is known in the South Georgia Conference and former superintendent of the Methodist Orphans Home in Macon. Services are 10 am and 745 pm, each under an hour, with growing attendance and noted spiritual impact. The meeting continues through Sunday, with possible extension to be decided later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
T. C. Lambert
Cochran
Mr. Lambert
South Georgia Conference
Methodist Orphans’ Home
Macon
W. E. Hightower
Last Day For Making Loans In Washington Office
Mr G R Daniels field supervisor for the crop producing loan office announces April 29 is the final date for loan applications at the Washington office. To avoid delays applicants should have forms completed by April 25 at the local office, though approvals may still occur after that date if waivers are not ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Daniels
Washington
Daniels
H. D. Club Met At The Auditorium On April 18
The H. D. Club held its regular meeting at the school auditorium Tuesday April 18 at 3 p m with Mrs W G Hill presiding. Miss Leonora Anderson spoke on homemade silver cream and house cleaning tips stressing tools and daily care. The meeting day was changed to Wednesday and the hour to 3 15 p m for better attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Demonstration Club
W. G. Hill
Georgia Land
Leonora Anderson
V. m
Two Oldest Citizens Die In Taylor County
The death Friday of Mr. John Wesley Haywood of Antioch marks the loss of one of Taylor County’s oldest and best known residents. Funeral services were held Saturday at Antioch Pana with Rev. T. Gaultney officiating. he is survived by wife Remma Rhodes Haywood, son E. T. Haywood, and daughters B H Hancock H Adams and S R Riley. Haywood, born January 19, 1855, spent most of his life farming and managing affairs, and was a long time member of Antio Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley Haywood
Antioch
Antioch Pana Saturda
T. Gaultney
Messrs
Frank Peterman
KE. C. Parkins, Jr
H. E. Neisler
G. B Jarrell
Pickens Riley
George Booth
Remma Rhodes Haywood
E. T. Haywood
B. H, Hancock
H, D. Adams
Thomas
Carolina Haywood
Haywood
Butler
Antio Saptist Church
Miss Mary Mott Passes After Long Illness
Miss Mary Mott born January 28 1848 died Friday after more than three years of illness at her Macon county home. Daughter of Jesse and Elizabeth Pittman Mott she lived for others and faced suffering with Christian resignation. A member of the Baptist church she is survived by brothers and sisters and many relatives. Funeral Sunday at Mt Pisgah cemetery at 11 amid services by Rev C D Carter. interment by G H Goddard & Co. pallbearers Henry Barrow Martin Paul Silas Harris John Barrow Joe Oliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mott
Miss Mott
Macon County
Jesse
Elizabeth Pittman Mott
The
Baptist Church
C. D. Carter
Mt. Pisgali
Virginia Hammoc
Arrowmenta
G. H. Goddard & Co
Neral
Henry Barrow
Martin Paul
Silas Harris
John Barrow
Joe Oliver
Obituary: H A Shumate of Thomaston dies aged 61
H A Shumate Thomaston Ga April 14 61 died at residence on South Main Street Peerless vial Tuesday Funeral services were held Wednesday at Zion Chapel Rev M Elrod officiating He survived by seven sons George Douglas Thomas Hardy W J and Bentley Shumate of Thomaston two daughters Mrs Estelle Jackson and Miss Ruth Shumate a sister Mrs Nannie Gunn of Thomaston and two brothers Ernest Talmadge and Walter Shumate of Thomaston Mason Shumate of Butler Leon Shumate of Talbotton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomaston
H. A. Shumate
South Main Street
Ernest Talmadge
Walter Shumate
Trston
Mason Shumate
Butler
Leon Shumate
Talbotton, Hom
Funeral for Mrs Will Hudson Held at Union Church
Mrs Will Hudson died at her home after a brief illness with pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted at Union church by Rev Yancey Jordan. She is survived by her husband Roberta, several children, and other relatives in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hudson
Roberta
Union Church
Yancey Jordan
Quarterly Conference at Union Church in April
The second quarterly conference for the Butler and Howsry chapel will be held Saturday at Union Church on April 22. All official members of the charge are urged to attend. Sunday Epworth Leagues and Women’s Missionary Societies should prepare written reports. church secretaries to submit written reports. Pastor W. E. Hightower presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler and Howsry Chamup
Union Church
Ean Epworth Leagues
Woman’sissionary
W. E. Hightower
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Americus Normal
Georgia Southwestern College
Thomaston Crossing
Rep
Babson
S. R. Montgomery
Norwich
T. H. Jackson
Ways and Means Committee
Circle No. 8
Soule
Pound and Snelling
NEW College 18
H. D. Club
J. W. Haywood
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