Labor leader backs Russell in Georgia primary
Wm Green of the American Federation of Labor urges Georgia workers to support Senator Richard Russell over Governor Eugene Talmadge in the upcoming primary. Green praises Russell as fair to labor and condemns Talmadge for a hostile stance, citing martial law in mills and disputes as proof of bias against labor. The letter calls for labor and its friends to choose Russell’s reelection over Talmadge.
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Georgia
Wm. Green
American Federation of Labor
United States
Richard B. Russell
Eugene Talmadge
Steve Nance
Georgia Federation of Labor
Green
Labor
Russell
Mr. Green
Jeter
Talmadge
Abor
Russert
United States Senate
Homecoming Day Set for Griffin Georgia August 26
Griffin and Spalding County plan a large Homecoming Day on Wednesday August 26 sponsored by the Griffin Junior Chamber of Commerce. The program includes a parade beauty pageant and band concert with an all day speaking program. Senator Richard B Russell and Gov. Herman Talmadge have accepted to speak along with candidates C D fedwine R E Rivers Columbus Roberts Tom Linder and others invited for the gubernatorial senate and agricultural commissioner races.
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Griffin
Spalding County
The
Griffin Junior Chamber of Gom
Ice
Richard B. Russell
Man Charged With Murdering Woman Companion
Columbus Aug 8 A murder warrant charging Neil Trotter with the death of Miss Mae Bell Howard was lodged against the Phenix City Inn operator at Opelika after his return from Jackson Miss and his admission that he placed the unconscious and bleeding woman by the roadside near Smith Station following a pistol struggle. Sheriff Emmett Holt of Lee County formally charged Trotter after he said the woman was fatally wounded during the struggle in Trotter's car. Funeral services for Miss Howard were held in Opelika shortly after. Chief C O Gay examined Trotter’s bloodstained car and found a pistol hole in the seat. Trotter’s pistol had been...
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Columbus
Neil Trotter
Mae Bell Howard
Opelika
Jackson
Mise
Smith Station
Emmett Holt
Lee County
Trotter
Miss Howan
C. O. Gay
Phenix City
Peach county farmer takes his own life at Byron
Byron Georgia August 9 W P Murphey 52 Peach county farmer near Byron died by self inflicted shotgun blast late Saturday afternoon Relatives say he was despondent over financial troubles and his wife’s death About a year ago He left a note saying he was tired of living without his wife and afraid of being a burden to his sons He is survived by three sons Irvine Cal von and Heyward and a daughter Mrs Felton Stafford Funeral held at Union church Peach county with Rev Jordan officiating Interment in church cemetery.
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Byron
W. P. Murphey
Peach County
J. E. Lee
J. L. Harris
Murkey
Murphey
Union Church
Yancey Jordan
Church
Calvin Murphey
Irvine Murphey
Heyward Murphey
Bonaire
Felton Stafford
N. M. Murphey
B. B. Murphey
Roberta
C. F. Murphey
Atlanta
C. H. Murphey
Alabama
J. E. Bryant
F. M. Hodges
M. V. Giles
Fort Valley
Emma Lou Murphey
Macon
Screw Worm Supervisor Warns Stock Raisers
Mr R R Turner assistant district screw worm supervisor urges stock owners to closely monitor cattle from now to cold weather as screw worms peak August through cold weather. He recommends Benzol and Pine Tar Oil for treatment and prevention and will visit counties to assist cases, with emasculator demonstrations arranged by G C Daniel for attendee education.
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R. R. Turner
G. C. Daniel
Butler Methodist Church Invites Worship Next Sunday
Sunday school at 10 a m and league services at 7 p m. Preaching at 11 a m and 7 45 p m. You are cordially invited to worship with us. W E Hightower pastor. Wanted good family of four or five to gather this year s farm crops Reynolds Ga Rte 2 white or colored family acceptable.
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Butler Methodist Church
W. E. Hightower
Reynolds
Rte
Railway Conductors Back Russell and Pace Endorsements
Columbus Ga August 11 George Gamble local secretary of the Order of Railway Conductors announced that national officials have endorsed Richard B Russell Jr for reelection to the Senate and Stephen Pace of Americus for Congress. Gamble said he informed local members and district and state secretaries. J A Philips is president of the order, who recently visited Columbus and was greeted by Mayor L C Wilson and other officials.
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Columbus
George Gamble
Order of Railway Conductors
Richard B. Russell, Jr
United States Senate
Stephen Pace
Americus
Congress
J. A. Philips
The
L. C. Wilson
Wilson
Order
Georgia Cotton Crop Estimated At 910000 Bales
Washington reports the weather forecast board estimates Georgia’s 1935 cotton crop at 910000 bales with an indicated 190 pounds per acre yield. The nationwide yield averages are pegged higher, though total production trails the 1928-32 average by about 2 million bales.
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Washington
Crop Reporting Board
Virginia
Carolinas
Oklahoma
Georgia
Robbery of Seven Tourist Cars Near Taxco Mexico
Mr and Mrs Campbell Jones among seven US tourist cars robbed by Mexican bandits near Taxco Guerrero as Sen Robert Reynolds travels with the party. Jones recalls the incident vividly after a Texas Centennial sticker drew recognition. Page 3 Note continuous dispatch from Mexico City July 29 reported fright and relief among Butler area residents.
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Campbell Jones
Mexico
Associated Press
Mexico City
Jones
Butler
W. J. Butler
L. R. Wright
Abilene
Texas
United States
Taxco
Guerrero
Sen
Robert Reynolds
North Carolina
Reynolds
Reverend Reese visits Crowell church in Reynolds charge
Rev A W Reese presiding elder of the Macon District attends the Third Quarterly Conference at Crowell church Reynolds charge with Pastor J N Shell. The Friday event drew a large audience and community participation in social hour and business session. Reports show notable progress across departments in 1936, crowell noted as an old, strong religious and educational community.
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A. W. Reese
Macon
South Georgia
Crowell Church
Reynolds
J. N. Shell
Crowell
Brefore
New Gin and Warehouse to Open at Butler Soon
The cotton gin machinery opposite the depot is being installed and will operate by next Monday. The gin is up to date and overseen by an experienced crew. A large brick warehouse will be finished soon, offering ample storage for cotton. Patronage is solicited and service emphasized by W. A. Payne, Butler, Ga.
Roberts Flays State Action On Farmers Markets
Columbus Roberts, candidate for Commissioner of Culture, criticizes state action granting more benefits to hucksters and speculators than to farmers at recently opened farmers markets operated by the state department of agriculture. He says the markets, created under an act, need reconsideration. Page 3, No. 8.
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Ee State Department of Agriculture
Columbus Roberts
Negro Sought For Criminal Assault in Marion County
Marion county officers seek Charles Williams a former Jacksonville Florida resident about 45 years old in connection with an attempted criminal attack on a 12 year old girl. Williams is described as 6 feet 7 inches tall with neck scars and weighs about 160 pounds. He was employed at a Marion county turpentine still.
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Taylor County
Marion County
Charles Williams
Jacksonville
Fila
Williams
Funeral rites for Mrs Savannan Peterman at Midway church
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at ten oclock in the morning at Midway church for Mrs Savannan Dock Peterman who died last night at Dooling Ga. A former prominent resident of this county her death is a source of regret to many friends here.
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Midway Church
Savannan
Dock) Peterman
Dooling
Peterman
Pace to Speak Twice in Taylor County Friday
Hon. Stephen N. Pace, American candidate for Congress from Georgia's Third District, will address Taylor County Friday with a 3 PM talk at the Butler courthouse and a 6 PM talk at Reynolds High School auditorium. Pace promotes a seven point platform and highlights his Georgia legislative record aimed at cost savings and government efficiency.
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Hollis Fort
Americus
Court House
Butler
Stephen N. Pace
Congress
Taylor County
Reynolds
Cuthbert
Pace
United States
General Assembly of Georgia
House
Senate
Car stolen in Americus found wrecked near Butler
A Ford Tudor sedan stolen from Americus owner Josey Ivey was located burning and wrecked in a ditch three miles south of Butler off highway three. The car had been in use less than a month and investigators lacked evidence on the thief or accident cause. The vehicle was fully insured.
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Butler
Josey Ivey
Americus
Gov Eugene Talmadge To Speak In Macon August 20
Governor Eugene Talmadge, seeking the US Senate, will address Bibb county voters and adjacent counties in Macon on Thursday August 20 at 2 30 p m E S T The speaker touts tax cuts utilities and auto tag reductions claiming savings of over five million dollars yearly and promises four free school books through the sixth grade to state children and Bibb residents.
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Eugene Talmadge
US Senate
Bible
Macon
Talmadge
Accused Wife Slayer Killed By Victim's Brothers
Dallas Ga Aug 11 An accused wife killer being moved from jail to courthouse was shot to death on the public square. A 4 year old Atlanta boy Howe was mortally wounded by an escorting group as two brothers in law of Howe opened fire from behind shrubbery. Sheriff Couch and deputies surrounded the scene. The brothers, middle aged farmers, surrendered and were held without charge as the grand jury convened.
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Dallas
Court House
P. Howe
Worth
Pinson Brown
Howe
United States
Richar B. Russell, Jr
J. F. Couch
Pauling County Court House
Couch
Shrubberry
Boen
Widow of R L Cooper Dies in Columbus at 1801 Birth
The widow of Rupert L Cooper Mrs Mattie Pearl Cooper died at her Columbus residence Comer Avenue after a two week illness. Born in Taylor County in 1801 to A J and Mollie Wilson Amerson she was a Wynnton Methodist member. Survived by four sisters and three brothers with several nieces and nephews. Funeral services and interment were held in Columbus yesterday afternoon.
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Columbus
Comer Avenue
Mattie Pearl Cooper
Rupert L. Cooper
Cooper
Taylor County
A. J
Mollie Wilson Amerson
Wynnton
D. J. Freeman
Reynolds
J. D. Bengon
Macon
C. A. Freeman
E. J. Amerson
Oglethorpe
G. C. Amerson
F. C. Amerson
Necea Land
Revival Services At Baptist Church To Begin August 30th
Rev. R. C. Howard announced during Sunday services that revival meetings would start at the Baptist church on August 30 and run about ten days. He will be assisted by his father, a veteran Baptist minister, who lives in Wrens, Georgia.
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Baptist Church
R. C. Howard
Wrens
Revival Services at Wesley Church Begin Next Monday
Revival services will begin at Wesley Church next Monday evening at 745 o clock. Rev J N Shell pastor of Reynolds Methodist Church will preach. You are cordially invited to attend these services regularly. W E Hightower Pastor.
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Wesley Church
J. N. Shell
Reynolds Methodist Curch
Ice Cream Supper At Cross Roads This Saturday
An ice cream supper will be held at Cross Roads on Saturday night August 15 inviting all residents and families. Children are welcome and attendees should bring money for plentiful ice cream.
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Cross Roads
Home Demonstration Club Representatives Attend Athens Week
Mrs J M Austin Mrs R L Brown and Mrs J H Taunton representatives of the home demonstration clubs in the county attend Home Week at the College of Agriculture in Athens.
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J. M. Austin
R. L.brown
J. H. Taunton
Demoniaan
Ee County
Belin Hal
College of Agriculing Heltare
Athens
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Carole Lombard
Fred McMurray
Jane Withers
Little Miss Nobody
PEACH
Railroad
Steve Pace
W. A. Payne
Butler, Ga
Roberts
R. L. Cooper
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