Local papers relay varied notes on politics and travel
Georgia Democrats pick a 12 electors for Stevenson Sparkman ticket led by Talmadge. Ex governor Ed Rivers backs the ticket with party pride. Fort Valley Leader-Tribune transfers to new owners Daniel K. Grahl and Lewis Smith. Commerce News editor Albert Hardy Jr reports on a National Press Association tour including Lake Placid to New York and Adirondacks. Carl Rountree of Dawson News praises American travel and hospitality.
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Georgia
Stevenson- Sparkman
Or. Talmadge
Ed Rivers
Stevenson-Sparkman
Fort Valley
Albert Hardy Jr
Commerce News
Keene Valley
Adirondacks
Keene
John Fitch
Lake George
Schroon Lake
Carl Rountree
The
Dawson News
Former Gov Clifford Walker Announces Retirement
Former Georgia governor Clifford Walker announces retirement after 15 years as counsel for the Georgia Department of Labor. Walker, native of Walton County, led Georgia as chief executive from 1923 to 1927.
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Clifford Walker
Georgia Department of Labor
Walker
Georgia
Walton County
Five Generations with Twelve Grandparents
The Ellaville Sun reports that five generations in two families have twelve living grandparents. Mathews children George and Dennis list a great grandmother Mrs A M Phillips of Clio Alabama and several great and grandparents in Georgia and Alabama. Theus daughters Elaine Marie and Ann Theus count a similar network including relatives in Butler Cordele Ellaville Clio and Oglethorpe with four grandparents and several greats.
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The
Ellaville Sun
George
Dennis Mathews
Athon Mathews
Elaine
Marie
Ann Theus
Sidney Theus
Mathews
A. M. Phillips
Clio
Ala
G. N. Mathews
la Cross
L. T. Phillips Jr
Cordele
Wedding notice prompts mixed detail of reception and honeymoon
A society editor reviews a wedding notice described in great detail including crackers served and car driven. The bride’s family details are noted and the piece ends with a moralizing quote on judgment. The broader column also discusses fashion trends, flying saucer lore, labor strike impacts and a biblical verse.
Disputed Tribe Folklore and Press Column Praise
A dubious account of a South American tribe teaching contempt for women is contrasted with praise for young newspaper columnists. Milton Fleetwood lauds newer writers Hal David Mark Pace and Arthur Mobley for earnest personal columns shaping future editorial voices.
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Milton Fleetwood
Criersville Tribune-News
Press Association
Hal David
Cedartown Standard
Mark Pace
Dalton
Georgia GOP opts no state candidates in November race
At a Macon meeting last week Georgia Republican leaders resolved to focus on Eisenhower’s presidential bid, offering no state congression al candidates in November while placing maximum emphasis on carry for the president. Elbert P. Tuttle was named chairman of an executive committee to organize campaign machinery, and R. T. Jones Jr. was tapped to lead the campaign finance committee.
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Macon
Georgia
Eisenhower
Elbert P. Tuttle
Atlanta
R. T. Jones Jr
Harsh Church Critique At Dinner Story From Cambridge
A bishop learns a young girl’s wry take on church life saying bravery is needed to attend services. She recounts her father’s chatter about a big shot in the pulpit the cannon in the vestry the choir murdering the anthem and the organist drowning everybody. The tale appeared in Cambridge England daily paper.
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Papa
Cambridge
England
Daily News
Appraisers Ordered In Probate for Mary Alice Hill Widow
Georgia Taylor County court cites all interested persons to show cause at the September 1952 term why the widow Mary Alice Hill should not be granted support for 12 months. August 4, 1952. J. R. Lunsford Ordinary.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Mary Alice Hill
Richard Hill
J. R. Lunsford
Sheriff Sale Notice for 1942 Ford in Taylor County
The Taylor County sheriff announces a sale on September 2, 1952 at the courthouse from 10 A M to 4 P M. The property is a 1942 Ford Motor Number B1T6049H, levied upon as the asset of Lonzie Mangham under an execution from the Superior Court in favor of Jacob Searcy. The sale occurs at a public auction for cash, conducted by Sheriff C J Wright.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Taylor County Court House
Lonzie Mangham
Superior Court
Said
Jacob Searcy
C. J. Wright
Beesi Warren Farm Lands Put Up for In Rem Auction
In Taylor County Georgia the Beesi Warren Sr Farm a 101 1/4 acre south half of Lot 198 in the 13th district is levied upon as property of Bess Warren a non resident. J W Miller holds possession as tenant. Sale to satisfy an in rem execution dated July 16 1952 from the Taylor County Superior Court in favor of C R Simmons. Execution levied July 21 1952. Date July 23 1952. Sheriff C J Wright.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Taylor County Court House
Beesi Warren
C. J. Wright
Dismissal Hearing Sought for Georgia Estate Admin
G L Cooper as administrator of Mrs Sarah Cooper Clay deceased petitions the Taylor County court for discharge andLetters of Dismissal on the first Monday in September 1952. The Ordinary J R Lansford issues notice to all heirs and creditors to show cause if any why discharge should not be granted.
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Georgia
Taylor County
G. L. Cooper
Sarah Cooper Clay
J. R. Lansford
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Economy Gas
New York
John T. Dennis
Elberton Star
Sheriff's Sale
Sheriff’s Sale
Coker
Victorcrain
Yan Ye
Jack
Peed Bros. Feed Store
Butler, Ga
Tim Youngblood
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Brody
Egg
Avenal
Feed Bros. Feed Store
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