Georgia News Roundup Highlights Tragedy and Trade
A late Sunday collision near Norcross kills 25 year old Hollis Rocheser and a Mississippi style of tragedy recurs with Lanier County deaths from car accidents. The week also notes cotton shipments in Cordele and Dublin, a Lincoln Tree decline, and plans for Georgia Day in Chicago. Local violence, rail and road incidents, and agricultural and economic developments across Macon, Albany, Columbus, and Atlanta are covered with multiple named places and people.
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Muscogee County
Columbus
Ruth Baker
Moultrie
Julia Trice
Thomasville
Louise Efford
Albany
Georgia Commission
Chicago
Georgia
W. J. Carrington
Atlantic City
N. d
International Kiwanis Presient
H. C. Heinz
Atlanta
Carrington
Lamar Lipscomb
Lakemont
Lipscomb
Hemorrhage Fatal to Man in Hamilton Jail
Walter Owens 26 was found dead in Hamilton jail Saturday morning. Coroner J. T. Short ordered an inquest and a jury ruled death due to hemorrhage of the brain. Owens was a Meriwether county native.
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Hamilton
Walter Owens
J. T. Short
Owens
Meriwether County
First 1934 Macon County cotton bale ginned in Montezuma
August 3 in Montezuma saw the first Macon County cotton bale of 1934 ready. Ginner Charlie Mathis offered a $5 prize for the first bale. ginner was Lizzie May McKenzie who operates a 20 horse farm and grows peaches pecans and cotton. The bale weighed 498 pounds.
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Macon County
Lizzie McKenzie
Alentezuma
Montezuma
Lizzie May McKenzie
Charlie Mathis
Mathis
Prominent Georgia planter hangs self near Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville Ga Aug 7 Mr John R Peavey 64 prominent planter residing six miles south of Lawrenceville hanged himself early Tuesday morning in an outbuilding near his residence Ill health is blamed He is survived by his widow several children and many other relatives
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Lawrenceville
John R. Peavey
Thomaston Children’s Clinic Opens for School Examinations
Thomaston Ga August 3 under sponsorship of the Thomaston Kiwanis Club and with cooperation of local physicians and dentists a clinic will be held Tuesday and Wednesday at R E Lee Institute for free examinations of children of Upson County who will attend school this fall.
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Thomaston
Thomaston Kiwartis Club
R. E. Lee Institute
Upson Grainty
Street car service ends in Columbus on bus trial
Columbus Ga Aug 2 Streetcar service was discontinued after city council granted the Columbus Transportation Company a 90 day trial to substitute buses on the North Highland route. Cars will be kept in repair should bus service prove unsatisfactory.
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Columbus
Columbus Transportation Company
Ware County Man Sought in Fatal Wounding Near Waycross
Waycross Ga Aug 4 Ware county authorities hunted woods south of Waycross for Will Harris filling station operator charged with fatally wounding Mitchell Pittman farmer The dispute arose over an empty jug at Harris station Friday night three bullets struck Pittman and he died at Waycross hospital Harris fled into the Okefenokee Swamp area and has not been seen
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Waycross
Ware
Will Harris
Mitchell Pittman
Harris
Pittman
Waycrows
Okefinokee
Adams seeks U S aid to run state office
Atlanta Ga Aug 7 Commissioner of Agriculture Adams dismissed the statement of C Reynolds Clark discharged state chemist as the roulings of a disgruntled stool pigeon. He said Georgia people forced Governor Talmadge to release department funds. Clark resigned after an impasse over payroll. Adams sought federal aid to continue controlling livestock diseases amid delayed funding. The US Bureau of Animal Industry already tests cattle for TB with state relief.
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Atlanta
Adams
Reynolds Clark
People of
Georgia
Talmadge
Clark
E. A. Neely
Don E. Woods
J. T. Adair
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
State Relief Administration
Army Service in Panama Seaside Voyage for Georgia Recruits
Enlistments for Panama are rapidly completing. Forty Georgia boys have been sent to depots for transport to the Canal Zone. They will sail to New York by August 25 1934 and then board an army transport for service and a sea voyage. Information available from U S Army Recruiting Officers in Atlanta Rome Savannah and Jacksonville.
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Panama
Georgia
New York
Canal Zone
U. S. Army
New Postoffice
Atlanta
Postoffce
Rome
Savannah
Jacksonville
Fla
Mercer Hall Renovation At Mercer University Cost 15000
Macon Ga Aug 6 The renovation of Sherwood Hall main dormitory at Mercer University is expected to give the Baptist institution modern student housing facilities appraised at 100000. Rebuilding work which will cost 15000 was scheduled with funds donated by Georgia Baptist Churches and laymen as memorials to their members and friends.
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Macon
Sherwood Hall
Mercer University
Baptist Institution
Georgia Baptist Churches
Mother killed as auto overturns but saves infant
LaFayette Ga Aug 2 Mrs J S Hill 28 was killed when her automobile swerved over a bridge. She pinned under the car held her infant daughter to protect the child as the vehicle plunged. Her husband and six other children escaped serious injury.
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LaFayette
J. S. Hill
Market For Farmers His Purpose Provide Market For Farmers His Purpose
Columbus Roberts, a Columbus farmer dairyman and manufacturer, seeks support in the Democratic primary for Commissioner of Agriculture. He proposes a marketing system to help Georgia farmers sell farm products at a profit, promoting state prosperity.
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Columbus Roberts
Georgia
Terrell County Leaders Rally for Annual 1935 Summer Reunion
The speech thanks residents for support of Southwest Georgia city progress and unity. It lauds the gathering as a fine expression of community spirit, notes county and town are inseparably linked, and urges making the event an annual affair with a future summer reunion in 1935 for recreation and enjoyment.
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Georgia
Terrell County
Georgia farm project to be abandoned in Jasper and Putnam counties
Atlanta Aug 6 The 1 million federal farm homestead project at Chancellorsville Inc about 2500 acres in Jasper and Putnam will be abandoned according to unofficial word from Washington. Chancellor Phillip Welner of the University System reports the Board of Regents withdrew after a US Attorney General ruling that the project must be federalized. Project was among the first of its kind with Welner as sponsor.
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Atlanta
Chancellorsville, Incorporated
Jasper
Putnam Counties
Washington
Phillip Westener
University System of Georgia
Board of Regents
United States
Geral
Welner
Pace Seeks Democratic Nomination for Congress in Third District
Stephen Pace announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to represent the Third Congressional District in the 74th Congress. He pledges loyalty to the President, adherence to Democratic principles, and energizing district prosperity through recovery funds, fair farm prices, defense, and employment. Pace promises prompt attention to district concerns and alignment with voters.
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American Legion
Stephen Pace
Political Announcement for Taylor County Candidate
A candidate announces run for the legislature from Taylor County subject to Democratic primary rules. The statement thanks voters for support and influence, signed by Foy.
Taylor County candidate announces for State Representative
A resident of Taylor County declares candidacy for State Representative in the Democratic Primary on September 12. He emphasizes support for Georgia’s current administration, prior local ties, and focus on agriculture and education, seeking voter backing based on his public service and economic governance aims.
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Taylor County
Georgia
Jenkins Announces Candidacy for Taylor County Tax Commissioner
P A Jenkins announces his bid for Taylor County Tax Commissioner in the Democratic primary on September 12, 1934. He notes prior service as Tax Receiver and explains consolidation of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector into the new office, pledging honest, businesslike service and public fairness.
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Taylor County
General Assembly
P. A. Jenkins
Roberts seeks Democratic primary for Taylor County Tax Commissioner
G A Roberts announces candidacy for Tax Commissioner in Taylor County under Democratic Primary rules set for September 12. He thanks supporters for past election to Tax Collector and pledges faithful, conscientious service if re elected. He notes limited ability to meet voters in person and asks for vote and influence.
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Taylor County
G. A. Roberts
Candidacy for Re Election in Georgia’s Third District
The text announces a candidate’s bid for re election to Georgia’s Third Congressional District, noting district expansion, party shift, and increased duties. It urges Democratic primary support on September 12, 1984 and asks constituents for continued backing and influence if re elected, expressing gratitude and commitment.
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Third Congressional District
Georgia
Bart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hollis Rocheser
Norcross
Quitman
Cleveland
Ohio
Ust
Cordele
Enough Tomlinson
Coy Mathis
Lanier County
Valdosta
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Ft. Benning
West Point
Army Post
Islnos
Brunswick
Lincoln
Aloany
Abraham Lincoln
J. Gordon Chambers
Whursway
Laurens County
Lovett-Brinson
Dublin
Milton Lowery
Eugene Talmadge
Century of Progress
Ben Hill County
John H. Williams
Fort Valley
Augusta
Georgia Carolina Waiolesale Dairymen’s Association
Adams Creamery
D. W.tomlinson
Manning Studtill
John H. Harrison
Martha Sibley
J., L Sibley
Milledgeville
Maryland
Long Island
M. L. Mewlain
Piemont Limited
Decatur Road Crossing
South Georgia
A. Etherington
Louise Efird
CCC
Ernest Camp
Walton, Tribune
Monroe
The
Georgia Press Association
H. Kilpatrick
Georgia, Retail Hardware Dealers Association
Kilpatrick
Donnie Barn
Grady Hospital
Beth Shackleford
Leesburg
FRA
Louie D. Newton
Druid Hills Baptist Church
Baptist Churches of
Berlin
Germany
Congress of the
Baptist World Alliance
BP. J. McGuire
State Code Authority
Elberton
South
Indian Springs
General Assembly of Georgia
Boyce Ficklin, Sr
Walter P. Thomas
Georgia Education Associaaion
LaGrange
First Methouws Enrish
G. L. King
Katheryne Shaw
Fairburn
Bible Brick & Tile Company
J. F. Ellis
RK L Vansant
Georgia Relief Administraton
Athens Friay
Gladys Ann Wright
Ome
Gladys
NRA
W L. Mitchell
Smmch
G. H Howard
Muehlacker
Advics
Sumter County
Federal Building and Loan
Federal Savings & Loan Division
Federal Home Loan Bank
Federal Finance
Frank A. Chase
Field Strvice
Savings and Loan Division
Alfred Davis
Silver Creek
Children’s Clinic
Ware County
U.S
Mercer Hall
Congress
Representa Ty
Taylor
Ereby
Foy
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