J W Cole Named Chief Postal Inspector for Atlanta District
J W Cole of Newnan veteran postal inspector is appointed post office inspector in charge of the Atlanta district effective next Monday. The Atlanta district covers Georgia Florida and South Carolina with Cole returning to Atlanta after earlier service in Chattanooga. He began as a railway mail clerk and has been with the postal service for many years, about 20 years as an inspector. he is 58.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cole
Butler
Newnan
Atlanta
Washington
Walter F. George
Cole
Wilson
Chattanooga
Mr. Cole
H. S. Smith
Cuba
Mr. Smith
South Georgia
Georgia
Florida
South Carolina
Smith
San Francisco
Leland Harvey Caught After Twelfth Escape
Macon reports Leland Harvey, serving 199 years at Millengeville prison farm, made his 12th escape at 2 am aided by an accomplice. He stole firearms, money, keys, and escaped in a car toward Macon, but was recaptured within hours under a south Macon house after police chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Leland Harvey
Millengevile
Georgia
Florida
Maton
Harvey
Fulton County
Maon
Four Macon Men Die As Southland Hits Taxi Auto
Four Macon residents died when a southbound Southland struck an automobile at a grade crossing. Victims were Jimmy O Neal 20 a taxicab driver Cecil Kelly 19 Alf Williams 88 and Charles Hampton 40. Five were believed in the car but only four bodies found. The wreckage derailed the locomotive temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Southland
Jimmy O'Neal
Cecil Kelly
Alf Williams
Charles Hampton
Delightful Conference Session at Union Church Dinner
A Quaverly Conference session in the Butler Circuit presided by Elder L A Harrell brought representatives from all churches. Rev L A Harrell preached at 11 with a basket dinner by Union church members. An afternoon business session followed. The notice invites attendance at Butler School auditorium Friday night at 8 to tour with "Miss Adventure."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Circuit
L. A. Harrell
Union Satuday
Union Church
Confernee
County Forestry Job Applications Open in Taylor County
Taylor County reads on Civilian Conservation Corps enrollment with 22 slots for single men aged 18 to 25 who have dependents. Chairman H. H. Wall and local committee will meet April 29 at 10 a.m. in the commissioners’ office to pass on applications and announce selection rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civilian Conservation Corps
Uncle Sam
Wall
L. T. Teed
Taylor County
Taylor
J. T. Childs
W. T. Austin
L. T. Peed
G A. Roberts
P. A Jenkins
Lundy
Hitler
Civilian Conservation Orps
U.S
Commissioners
Court House
Taylor County Farmer Rushed to Macon Hospital
Taylor County farmer J. Witt McElmurray, 18, was severely wounded when he stumbled and fell onto a splintered whip staff. He punctured his stomach and vein, received local care, was taken to Macon hospital, underwent surgery, and was improving with anticipated discharge in about ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Macon
Pierce
Pannandle
J. Witt McElmurray
J. C. McElmurray
Death of Dr J T Oliphant Macon Druggist Brings Sorrow
Dr James Telford Oliphant aged 62 and a longtime Macon druggist and church elder died suddenly of a heart attack at his Shirley Hills home. Neighbors recalls he was active in business and religious life for forty years. Survivors include his wife Annie Parmelia McAfee, a brother G Frank Oliphant, two sisters Jennie and Josie, and an aunt Mrs E G Faw Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Oliphant
Macon
Butler
Dr. Oliphant
Macon Telegraph
Shirley Hills
James Telford Oliphant
Mr. Oliphant
H. B. Hayes
Annie Parmelia McAfee
East Macon
E. G. Faw
Los Angeles
Tragic Pedestrian Crash Kills Child in Panhandle District
An unavoidable accident occurred Friday afternoon near Mr. Thomas Montgomery’s home in Panhandle district. A seven year old Black child named Hicks, walking with the mother in the road, was struck by a car driven by Mrs. H. Neisler of Fickling Mill. The child died almost instantly from a crushed skull. Mrs. Neisler, a prominent local woman, required medical aid and both families express deep sympathy for the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Montgomery
Panhandle
Hicks
H. ®. Neisler
Fickling Mill
Butler Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Services
Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. League at 7 p.m. Preaching at Wesley Church 7:45 p.m. W. E. Hightower, Pastor invites many to attend and worship with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Church
W. E. Hightower
Trade revived by Roosevelt on gold embargo policy
Babson Park, Mass April 24 President Roosevelt declares a gold embargo and begins controlled inflation. This move reverses deflation, spurs a buying surge and avoids potentially harmful piecemeal legislation. It places the dollar on a more equal footing with foreign currencies, aiding global cooperation.
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Babson Park
Mass
Roosevelt
Congress
America
United States
Preaching at Butler Baptist Church Sunday at 11
Butler Baptist Church announces a special Sunday service at 11 o clock next week due to the fifth Sunday. Everyone is cordially invited to attend this service and hear the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Butler Baptist Church
Large Sum Awarded By Marion Co. Jury
In Buena Vista Georgia on April 25 a Marion County jury awarded a total of 10000 dollars in two consolidated suits for damages. Mrs Fannie Herman claimed 20000 dollars for personal injuries from a New Jersey automobile crash on Oct 30 1981 and her husband Benjamin sought 5000 dollars for loss of domestic services. Mrs Herman received 7500 dollars and her husband 2500 dollars. The case involved Eddie Grundy a Marion County negro driving a Ford vehicle. It was noted Grundy had public liability insurance. The trial was before Judge C Frank McLaughlin with attorneys Love Fort Jacobson and F A Gordon for plaintiffs and B T Rainey for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista
Fannie Herman
Benjamin Herman
Elizabeth
N. J
Eddie Grundy
Marion County
Herman
New Jersey
House Is Destroyed by Fire in Bullock Residence
The rural mail carrier Mr. Bullock lost his home to a fire of undetermined origin Monday around noon. No injuries were reported. the blaze gutted the dwelling, with damage estimated at substantial amounts. Firemen quickly contained it, and investigators began examining the scene for causes.
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Bullock
Vets Receive Back Pension Checks In Reyes County
Jud T. Peed, county or dinary, distributed $18 checks to each Confederate veteran and widow in Reyes County. The payments exhausted W A Railroad rental funds allotted for pensions under 1931 act, leaving about $128 unpaid per pensioner from 1930. Payments continued through 1981 1982 and into early 1930s. exact future timing unknown.
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Reyes County
Jud T. Peed
Ordlinary
General Assembly
Rupert Junior High Closes Term With Fine Program
Rupert Junior High School in Taylor County completed a seven month term and held a full day of literary and other events on Friday. Principal Prof. F. J. Austin led a large, well attended rural school noted for high teacher and pupil efforts and credit to the community.
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Rupert Junior High School
Taylor County
Rupert
3. F. Austin
Ten Day Revival Ends at M. E. Church
A ten day revival at the Methodist church concluded last night after services beginning April 16. Rev. W. E. Hightower led the sermons with Rev. T. C. Lambert of Cochran assisting. The choir featured Miss Kathleen Peed and Mrs. J. W. Edwards on piano, praised for their tireless work and refined singing.
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Methodist Church
W. E. Hightower
T. C. Lambert
Cochran
Kathleen Peed
J. W. Edwards
Sewing Demonstration at Court House Next Saturday
A meeting to organize a County Home Demonstration Council will be held at the court house next Saturday, April 29, at 2:00 p m. Members include officers of all Community Home Demonstration Clubs and one elected member from each club. A Singer Sewing Machines demonstration using the new SingerCraft attachment will begin at 2:45. The public is invited to see hooped rugs and other articles. Business session 2:00 to 2:45.
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Court House
Singer Sewing Machines Company
Singercraft
Disastrous Hail Strikes County Areas Severely
A Monday afternoon hailstorm hit many parts of the county around 5 PM causing major destruction to budding gardens and crops. Fruit orchards including peaches suffered serious damage, with reports of similar losses in neighboring counties of the state.
Last Day For Making Loans April 29
Mr. G. R. Daniels, field supervisor for the crop producing loan office, announced that April 29 will be the last day applications will be received at the Washington office. He urged applicants to have their forms ready by April 25 to avoid delays and waivers. He cautioned that some delays are possible but said applications would not be denied before the closing date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Daniels
Washington
Daniels
Tax Receiver's Book To Close Next Saturday
Attention is called to filing your tax returns with Taylor County Tax Receiver Mr. P. A. Jenkins before the closing date next Saturday. Delays cause inconvenience to both the receiver and property owners. if possible, see Mr. Jenkins today or tomorrow to finish this important matter before Saturday.
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P. A. Jenkins
Taylor County
Mr. Jenkins
Joint Meeting of Legion and Auxiliary at Baptist Church
All 1982 and 1933 members of Butler Post 124 and Auxiliary Unit five are invited to a joint meeting at the Baptist church on Monday night May 1 at 7 20. A special treat is planned and eligible nonmembers should bring their membership cards to attend. Publicity Reporter
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Butler Post 124
The
Baptist Church
Mrs C W Rice Claimed By Death At Reynolds Home
Mrs Charles W Rice formerly Miss Roberta Louise Souder died at her Reynolds home after months of illness. Aged 54, she leaves husband, daughter Mary Virginia, sons John Howard and Charles Augustus Rice, siblings R C Souder Howard Souder, Mrs W G Walton and Mrs Albert G King. Funeral and interment were at Reynolds Cemetery Lucurda with Rev J Sammons and Rev W C Huckabee officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Rice
Roberta Louise Souder
R. W. Souder
Reynolds
Bert
Macon
Rice
Infant Son of Ward Family Dies in Butler Home
Luther C. Ward, aged one year and five months, died early Wednesday morning at the family residence in Butler after a three day illness. Funeral services led by Rev. H. G. Hobbs will be held at the parents' home this morning at ? o'clock, with interment at Union Cemetery in Marion County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EE. C.ery
Luther C. Ward
Butler
H. G. Hobbs
Union Cemetery
Marion County
Bodies of Columbus Couple Found In Parked Car
A Columbus couple, T. J. Davis Jr., 24, a Muscogee County convict guard, and Miss Thelma Theresa Roberts, 22, were found shot to death in a parked car fifteen miles from Columbus. A coroner’s jury ruled Davis killed Roberts and then himself, noting four bullet wounds in Davis and two in Roberts. Six empty shells were recovered. no motive was found by investigators.
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Columbus
T. J. Davis, Jr
Muscogee County
Thelma Theresa Roberts
Davis
Miss Adventure Play At Butler High April 28
Junction City School will stage Miss Adventure by the senior class in the Butler High school auditorium on Friday night April 28 at 8 00. Sponsored by the Butler Woman's Home Demonstration Club the proceeds fund a kitchen and sewing laboratory to aid girls and women in making better and more efficient work. Admission 10c and 20c.
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Junction City
Butler High School
Butler Woman’s Home Demonstration Club
Mise Adventure at Butler Auditorium Promises Fine Evening
A message advertises an entertaining event titled Mise Adventure set for April 28 at Butler Auditorium. The notice encourages attendance for a pleasant evening with available seating and local interest in the show.
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Butler School
H. S, Wall
Butler Methodist
Roosevelt Babson
Marion Co
Rupert Junior High
M. E. Church
Joint Meeting OF Legion and Auxiliary
C. W. Rice
E.C. Ward
T. J. Davis
Clarence Davis
Prattaburg
Talbot County
Junction City School
Peidey
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