Rivers to Call Extra Session in September
Atlanta dispatch reports Governor E D Rivers plans an early September extra session of the Georgia General Assembly to address fiscal issues and school funding as observers weigh possible revenue measures and the house economy committee report.
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Atlanta
E. D. Rivers
Georgia General Assembly
Anme
Rivers
General Assembly
Georgia
Assembly
House Economy Investigating
House of Representatives
Henderson Lanham
Floyd County
Ways and Means
Herschel] Lovett
Laurens County
Roosevelt to Avoid National Address After House Votes
President Roosevelt said he would not carry the House rejection of his lending and housing program to the country during his western tour. He planned no speeches beyond Smoky Mountain dedication and the Golden Gate Exposition, and will focus on pending bills upon Congress adjournment. He outlined cooperation between Army engineers and the reclamation service on dam and river projects, noting a healthy rivalry and civilian staff involvement.
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Roosevelt
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Great Smoky National Park
North Carolina
San Francisco
Congress
Hyde Park
N. Y
U. S
Tuscaloosa
North Atlantic
New York
Mr. Roosevelt
Army Engineers
Federal Reclamation Service
Reclamation Service
Evening school appoints professor Hollingsworth in Georgia
Americus Ga Aug 6 Dr R R Hollingsworth head of the social science department at Georgia Southwestern announced his appointment as professor of social science in the University Evening School of Atlanta Before joining Georgia Southwestern he taught eight years at Iowa State Teachers College two years at the University of North Carolina and this summer served on the faculty of South Georgia Teachers College
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Americus, Ga
R. R. Hollingsworth
Georgia Southwestern
Hollingsworth
Univrsity Evening School
Atlanta
Iowa State Teachers College
University of North Carolina
South Georgia Teachers’ College
Georgia Faces Federal Pressure on Old Age Pension Aid
Federal Social Security Board warned government funds could be withheld unless Georgia guaranteed adequate payments for old age pensioners, dependent children and the needy blind. Individual benefits average about 8.60 dollars monthly, with the state covering half.
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Federal Social Security Board
Georgia
Beats the Clock Fifth Nocturne Egg Boil Trick
A brief comic exchange centers on playing a Fifth Nocturne to time boiling an egg. One character asks Jack to start the music at once, another notes morning is early for music, and they agree the piece’s length suits the egg boiling moment.
Just Like Him Gratitude Silent and Deep
A brief exchange frames a character who never voiced thanks for a deed. The other remark suggests his gratitude ran too deep for words.
That’s Something She Loves A Wonderful Thing
A playful exchange hints that affection can outweigh debts and worries. One speaker reflects on love's power to erase money owed, while the other agrees about its value and warmth.
The High Cost
A brief exchange notes the high price of automobiles and the reluctance to buy due to expense, with both sides arguing for cheaper options despite a desire for personal transport.
Father and Daughter Banter Over Suitor and Divorce Suit
A comical dialogue finds a father questioning his daughter about John seeking approval as a potential son in law. The exchange turns to a divorce suit as Mrs. Trout sues her husband for separation amid a joke about a lucky horseshoe.
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John
Rivers and Talmadge Speak at All Day Rally in Riddleville
In Riddleville Georgia on August 6 Governor 3 D Rivers urged adoption of Bible based rules to reach a world without war. He highlighted religious freedom in America and praised the Bible belt. Former Governor Eugene Talmadge spoke three hours later without a prepared address.
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Riddleville
D. Rivers
Riddleville Baptist Church
America
Eugene Talmadge
Thomaston Man Seriously Injured In Motorcycle Crash
J. E. Mathews Jr., a prominent Thomaston resident, suffered a badly crushed leg when his motorcycle collided with an automobile driven by Monk Antonio at Main and North streets. He received care from local doctors and was taken to Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, where surgeons hoped to save the limb though the danger remained.
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J. E. Mathews, Jr
Thomaston
Piedmont, Hospital
Atlanta
Farmers Attend Farm and Home Week in Athens
Hundreds of Georgia farmers and families gather at the University of Georgia to take part in Farm and Home Week. The event features daily programs for women 4 H delegates and men, plus special contests and themed days including Rural Electrification Soil Conservation Master Farmer Day Better Farming Day and Livestock Day with demonstrations of labor value using a two man dynamometer.
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Athens
University of Georgia Colege of Agriculture
Roosevelt signs $1000 relief for Snider children
President Roosevelt signed a bill providing $1,000 to Lucile and Cliff Snider of Smithville Georgia for their father Cliff Snider Sr’s death in a CCC truck collision with a car on October 25, 1936 between Americus and Andersonville. Rep. Stephen Pace introduced it. $10,000 had already been paid to Mrs Snider. Cliff Jr and his sister both graduated from Georgia Southwestern College. The accident occurred at a curve near Hodges place.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Lucile
Cliff Snider
Smithville
CCC
Americus
Andersonville
Associated Press
Stephen Pace
Amboyna Wood Described as East Indies Inlay Material
Amboyna wood from the East Indies is valued for fine inlays. It is curly mottled and orange brown in color, used to craft detailed decorative pieces.
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East Indies
Young Georgia farmer builds hog enterprise in Sumter County
A. H. Jennings of Americus started with 100 acres and Poland China hogs in 1914 and now runs 292 acres. He markets 100 to 200 breeding pigs annually and diversifies with cotton peanuts and legumes. Since 1932 he has served as a director of the American Poland China Record Association.
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Americus
Georgia
Sumter County
A. H. Jennings
Fine Breeders’ Association
Jennings
Georgia Extension Service
American Poland China Record Association
Swine-Breeders
F. R. Edwards
The
Georgia Experiment Station
Georgian Man Killed by Lightning Near Elberton
Elberton Ga Aug 6 C B Mc Mullan aged 34 was killed by lightning yesterday while working on his car at the residence of W J McMullan about eight miles from Elberton W J McMullan was shocked but not seriously injured The victim is survived by his wife and five children
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Elberton
C. B. McMullan
W. J. McMullan
Lynn Allen Shot Near Greenville
Sheriff C H Collier reports Lynn Allen twenty two a Cove Meriwether county resident was killed last night by his brother in Greenville area authorities say the incident occurred prior to August sixth.
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Greenville
C. H. Collier
Lynn Allen
Meriwether County
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