Pension Property Tax Free Says Higher Court
Supreme Court rules that property bought by a World War veteran with pension funds is not subject to state county or city taxes. Chief Justice Russell writes for the majority with dissent by Justices Gilbert and Atkinson. Case from Fulton Superior Court involves Fred B. and Mrs. Stokes as veterans seeking to stop Atlanta from levying taxes on their property.
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11 Percent Drop in Taylor County Tax Values
Taylor county property returns show a loss in valuation of 1815 00 from the total. The digest completed by G G Cooper, Tax Receiver, estimates this year’s total valuation at 1 688 620 00, down from last year’s 1 819 935 00, a nearly 11 percent decrease. The Receiver presented his report to the County Commissioners at their regular meeting Tuesday.
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G. G. Cooper
Government aid sought for county improvements and relief
A Taylor county building program paused years ago worsened unemployment parallel to farm price declines. Rising material and labor costs then spurred delays, leading to a drastic drop in material prices and widespread job loss. Congress passed large financing for public improvements in late session to provide loans and relief.
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Kelley to Address Taylor County Voters Friday Night
Hon. John I Kelley assistant attorney general of Georgia and gubernatorial candidate will speak at the court house in Butler on the state government issues Friday night at seven o'clock. He denounces incompetence and expects a large crowd, with ladies especially invited.
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Butler
Montgomerys cheer as son recovers after appendicitis
Mrs. R. C. Montgomery returned from Washington where she had been at her son Clifford Montgomery’s side during an emergency appendicitis operation. Clifford is recuperating at the family residence after the surgery.
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First Hive Of The Ten Commandments Lesson Text Ex
The text reflects on Moses as the greatest law giver and calls the Ten Commandments the most perfect laws ever written. It notes the existence and regulation of life by codes and hints at page 8 2 for more content.
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Candidate Stone Visits Baler Friday In State Race
Hin Guy Q. Stone, candidate for Public Service Commissioner, visited Baler Friday afternoon. The Glenwood farmer expressed goals to eliminate service charges, lower rates by reducing material costs, and end arbitrary wage cuts by utilities. He emphasized protecting taxpayers, stopping payments to holding companies for unrendered service, and advancing people’s interests. This is Stone’s second bid after a initial run two years ago, and he remains optimistic.
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Questions for Crisp Answer’s Opponent in Turn to Page 8
The note records Crisp Answer's foe asked what he had done for the country in his 20 years of service. It cites Guy R. B. Russell and directs readers to Turn to Page 8. The snippet suggests a political or editorial quarrel and urges consulting the specified page for full context.
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Melon Shipping Season Opens With About 200 Cars
The watermelon shipping season in this section began with a rush this week as several cars are marketed by J. T. Cochran and associates. F. C. B. sales are at fair prices. Shipments will be smaller than hoped due to June heat, but the county should market about 200 cars this season.
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LARGER MAINS TO AID BUTLER BUSINESS DISTRICT FIRE PROTECTION
Butler Water Works Co officials say laying larger mains will begin soon to improve fire protection for the business district. The plan targets earlier response and safer streets as infrastructure upgrades proceed.
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Butler Water Works Co
Economic Recovery Gains Ground Across Nation
The piece reports improved business and farm conditions with curb markets thriving in Butler and Taylor county. It notes widespread hiring, a stock market uptick, rising commodity prices, and renewed industrial activity from New England to the South. President Hoover previews a nine point plan with FRC funding, rail job expansion, slum clearance, and expanded credit to spur employment.
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Eclipse of Sun Visible Here on Wednesday
Residents will observe a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday August 31 as the moon covers 78 percent of the sun for seconds. The event starts at 2 28 PM and ends at 4 46 PM with the greatest obscuration near 8 40 PM for about 100 seconds. Viewers are advised to use colored glass or smoked glass or dark spectacles.
Diversified Grower Garrett Tops Sweet Potato Yield in Taylor
Hon J T Garrett of Charing heralded for the largest sweet potato crop in Taylor county. On twenty two acres of plateau land he plants Porto Rico potatoes, a thriving venture. He markets the harvest in late winter to early spring, culling large roots as part of a long standing profitable program.
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Fitzgerald Rail workers hear candidate for Congress
Hivsteral Ga August 2 Ralston cader candidate for congress from the Third district was given a rousing reception Monday night after he finished speaking to a special meeting of the railway and express employees of Ben Hill county. More than 250 members heard Mr Cargill express himself on transportation, especially the control of buses and trucks in inter state commerce and highway protection.
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Taylor And Crawford 4-H Girls Camp For Week
A party of 96 4-H Club girls from Taylor and Crawford counties left Tuesday for Camp Martha Johnston in Crawford county where they will spend the rest of the week. The camp is sponsored by Miss Leonora Anderson Home Demonstration Agent and assisted by Mrs C W Bazemore.
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Butler Defeats Macon Peaches 8 5 In Slugfest
Butler beat the Macon Peaches yesterday afternoon 8 to 5 in a high scoring game. Ralph West allowed 14 hits for Macon while Doss gave up 12. Walter Hunter collected three of five at bats to lead Butler’s offense.
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Georgia Primary Voting Rules Emphasize Precinct Casting
Under Georgia election law voters must vote in their registered precinct. Many voters wrongly believe they can vote at a different site, but the law requires precinct-based voting for the primary.
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County tax rate cut to record low amid budget trims
Taylor county commissioners reduced the tax rate from 20 mills in 1980 to 5 mills for 1932 after a year of property value declines and fare few unpaid warrants. The cut followed expenditure reductions and state graded-contract gains over 100000 dollars, eliminating the per capita road tax of 4 dollars with no county bonded debt.
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State Highway Department
Judge McLaughlin and Perryman in One Day Court Session
A non jury term of Taylor superior court was held in Butler Priday by His Honor Judge C Frank McLaughlin for care of hearing and number of petitions and fixing the appearance docket. Perryman was present to aid in matters brought to attention. The adjourned term in August was withdrawn for county economy. Jury drawing for October was left to the Jury Revisors to appoint and review the jury box.
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Macon Woman Joins National Board Of Instructors
Mrs Oliphant formerly Miss Janet Wallace, a Butler native and longtime teacher at the Macon Georgia School for the Blind, was elected president of the American Association of Instructors of the Blind at the national meeting in New York. Her Georgia ties and work at the Georgia Academy for the Blind in Macon are noted.
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Capt J N Steed Enters Bibb House Race
Capt J N Steed of Macon announces candidacy for Representative from Bibb county supporting a Septembr election. He is first to seek public office and is brother of Hon Walter E Steed of Butler. Steed has forty years as a Central railroad passenger conductor and resides in Macon.
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Heat hits farmer during field work leaves Childres ill
Mr. T. J. Tommie Childres collapsed from heat while operating his farm Friday. He was critically ill for several days but, as of yesterday, began showing signs of recovery. His friends await further updates on his condition.
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