Georgia News Chronology of 1931 County Updates
Multiple local items report raids on bootleggers in Albany, army worm damage in Henry and nearby counties, and a wide range of Georgia news from crop forecasts by State Agricultural Commissioner Eugene Talmadge to weather, crime, legal actions, and civic developments, including resignations, bond issues, and public notices across the state. The list mentions notable individuals such as Joe Cranston Jones of Augusta, James L. Glawson, and Earl Manchester, plus towns including Dublin, Columbus, Macon, and Athens, with dates spanning late 1931 and earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montm
Eugene Talmadge
Atlanta
Bessie Anderson
Democratic Executive Committee
Wm. J. Harris
J. M. Slaton
U S, Sénate
George Carswell
John N Holder
J. A. Perry
Ed Rivers
R. B. Russell, Jr
Gins and Warehouses Reopen to Handle County Cotton Crop
County farmers prepare for a large cotton harvest as gins and warehouses reopen. Reynolds facilities led by Hicks Bros resume operations after overhauls, offering eight-saw gins and 80 bale daily capacity. Cochran gin doubles size, Whatley and Neisler plants upgrade with new electric equipment. Reynolds aims to gin and market at least 8000 bales. Butler territory expects a bigger crop than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Hicks Bros
Reynolds
Butler
Neisler
Kk. H. Parks
Whatley
Reynolds Cotton
Panhandle
Delta
Macon
Butler Territory
Cattle From Drought Area May Move to Georgia
Macon Georgia August 12. Prospects of Midwest livestock pouring into idle Middle Georgia pasturelands grew as inquiries reached the Macon Chamber of Commerce. A WV firm offered 100 cattle with maintenance paid. Lincoln McGonnell of the chamber replied for immediate acceptance. Jim Chambers of Bloomfeld Road would furnish a pastorate for the animals. Scottsbluff Nebraska suggested buying drought hit horses and mules for shipment. other private parties sought details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Middle Georgia
Macon Chamber of Commerce
A. M. Hersman
Limber Lost
West Virginia
Lincoln McGonnell
Chamber of Commerce
Jim Chambers
Omega Man Blinded After Drinking Suspected Wood Alcohol
Willard Marchant of the Omega section of Tift county was suddenly blinded after drinking liquor believed to contain wood alcohol. He rode with friends as they bought a quantity of liquor, later grew extremely hot and dizzy, then lost his sight. He was taken to Tifton for treatment and is believed permanently blind.
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Tifton
Willard Marchant
Omega
Tift County
Marchant
Berrien County Man Shot By Step Son
Nashville Georgia August 10 George Thompson 14 jailed charged with murdering his step father Chess Taylor 42 in New River district. Taylor shot in left side below heart with shotgun bird shot dying instantly after family dispute over alleged improper conduct toward the boy’s sister Louise 16. The boy says he warned and attempted to strike Taylor before firing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
George Thompson
Chess Taylor
New River District
Taylor
Louise
Ida Thompson
New President Thanks Georgia Friends for NEA Support
Willis A Sudton, president of the National Education Association, expresses gratitude to Georgia city and county superintendents and the Georgia Education Association for their role in his election. He credits Georgia entertainment and support at Columbus, Ohio, with strengthening his national leadership and praises State Superintendent M. L. Duggan and the State Department of Education for their services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
National Educational Association
Atlantis
Columbus
Ohio
Atlanta
Georgia Education Association
Georgia Eduction Association
State Department of Education
United States
Willis A Sudton
National Education Association
Sumter Board of Education Debt Repaid, State Owes Back
Sumter County Board of Education reports full repayment of short term loans used for teachers salaries. Superintendent HL Bridges states the state owes Sumter Board $23,347.89 for 1928 and 1929, clarifying the debt status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County
Louis S Moore for State Secretary of Georgia
The Savannah Morning News hails Louis S Moore of Thomas county as a capable Georgia-oriented candidate for secretary of state. It praises his training, civil service plan, Legion leadership, and strong home support across South Georgia and the state for integrity and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah’ Morning News
South Georgia
Louis 8. Moore
Thomas County
Georgia
Moore
The
American Legion
Ady
Musical prodigy Stanley Brown 18 hailed by famed musicians
Vivian Stanley Brown of Dublin Georgia reports that her nine year old son Stanley Brown has been acclaimed a musical prodigy by noted musicians who heard him perform on piano. They include Hugh Hodgson Professor Franklin top Birmingham and Helen Riley critic for Pulliard Foundation Fund of Atlanta.
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Vivian Stanley Brown
B. F. Brown
Dublin
Hugh Hodgson
Georgia
Rankin
Birmingham
Ala
Helen Riley
Pulliard Foundation Fund of
Atlanta
Ruth Hinman Carter
Georginan American
Stanley
Mozart
Bach
Beethoven
Clemente
Radio
WSB
Vivian L. Stanley
Hal M. Stanley
Commerce and Labor of
Third District Masons Elect Officers at Rochelle
In Rochelle Ga on Aug 9 the Third district Masons elected officers for 1980 81 led by WM G C Covington Rebecca Cooper Bradley D W Americus B L Coburn W Fitzgerald Guy Morgan J W Vienna T Paulk secretary J BE Logan treasurer M Gettys S D Ellaville CH Wheatley J D Americus Gee Young S Rochelle Noah Cobb J S Rochelle The 1981 session will be in Ellaville.
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Rochelle
G C. Covington
WM. Rebecca
Cooper Bradley
D. W
Americus
B .L. Coburn
W. Fitzgerald
Guy Morgan
J W. Vienna
T. Paulk
Fitzgerald
J. BE. Logan
M. ©. Gettys
S.D
Three Serving Terms In Will Forgery Case
A. J. Parker of Chattooga county begins a four year term on Floyd county chain gang for aiding the Wardlaw will forgery case. C. Gilreath serves time on Walker county chain gang for the same offense. Saks and Mrs Josie Wardlaw Partain are each serving four years at the state farm for complicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFayette
A. J. Parker
Chattooga County
Floyd County
J. B. Wardlaw
C. Gilreath
Walker County
Saks
Josie Wardlaw Partain
State Farm
The City of Atlanta Saturday Afternoon in 1920s Scene
A lyrical stroll through downtown Atlanta scenes from a Saturday afternoon. Shoppers throng rooms and sidewalks, sales girls pace, office workers hurry, a disabled man seeks alms, and street life buzzes from Five Points to Decatur Street with rides, hawkers, a newsboy, and the city’s fading skyline.
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Whitehall
Decatur Street
Peachtres
Ponce de Leon
Stone Mountain
The Right Way to Travel by Train
The notice promotes travel by train as safest, most comfortable, and most reliable. It claims lower costs and urges inquiries with ticket agents about reduced fares for short trips on the Southern Railway system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway System
C H Neigipp Seeks Support for District Representation
A fragmented plea from C H Neigipp declares a pledge to provide active energetic and faithful representation for all sections of the district. He asks for support and signs the note with respect, stating his readiness to serve and earn trust.
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C.H. Neigipp
Taylor County Candidate Announces House Run
A local message to voters from Taylor County announces a candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives in the Democratic Primary. The statement emphasizes adherence to party rules and urges voter support ahead of the September 10 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
House of Repry
Georgia
Taylor
Gene Assembly of Georgia
G. B. Marsh
Pertinent Questions Asked Commissioners By Hon J I
Hon J I questions commissioners about convict labor and a new courthouse. He cites legislative ratification reducing ad valorem taxes by one fifth first year, two fifths second year, and three fifths the following year. After tax relief, the public would support building the courthouse despite past issues.
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HON. J. 1
Court House
Childs
Butler High School Promising for County Education.
The State Board of Education and regional accrediting groups approve Butler High School as a senior high for Taylor County, with no tuition and a small matriculation fee. The school meets standards, employs degreed teachers, and provides opportunities under the Rogers Barrett act to ensure county children can access a high quality high school education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Educrs
Sou Accrediting Association
He High School
Butler High School
State Board of Nation
Taylor Co Board of Education
Rogers-Barrett
Theo
No & Her
Igh School
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Albany
Henry
Middle
Joe Cranston Jones
Augusta
James L. Glawson
Americas
J. L. McGirt
Valley Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Carrollton
T. C. Tooke
Ellaville
Cuthbert
Mr. Lovick Pierce
Tate
G. F. Pierce
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Sparta
D. Jones
State Bureau of Markets
Ot Georgia Railway
Hillsboro
Phillip “Red” Mohun
Wooly County
J. D. Hargrove
J. M. Busbee
Christine Quillian
Suecequr College
Junaluska
Lake Junaluska
N. C
W. F. Quilian
Wesleyan
Earl Manchester
Tigdres
J. W. Parks
Hicy
Alacon
Charles Garrett
Hartford Green
Zebulgn
Federation of Women’s Clubs
J. E. Bush
Bainesville
A. Fish
Gainesville
Trover
Lee Bennett
W.W Jackson
Round Oak
Hoover
Jackson
Maton Hospital
Shiloh
Argon Seeny Julian
Jeff Chapman
Moore Station
Hamilton
Bainbridge
J. Mimmons
Uo Negro
Jimmy Creel
Creel
A. D. Reynolds
Atlante
Buena Vista
Court House Square
Marion County Patriot
A. G Greno
Statesboro
Springfield
Strange
Ogeechee Circuit
Columbus Valdosta
Montezuma
Highway Board
Dunn Co
Dawson
Dixie Highway
Flint River
Oglethorpe
Dunn Company
Cheeves
Peach County
Columbus Ledger
Chattahoochee
Columbus Territory
Howard E .Hall
Dormer
Harrison
Hall
Justice of the Peace
J. H. Johnson
Atkinson County
Louis White
Ed White
Palmer Corbitt
Pearson
J. A. Johnson
Athens
Onsey
State College of Agriculture
Memphis
Americus Times-Recorder
Omega Man
Berrien County
National Education Ass
Louis S. Moore
Statehouse
Stanley Brown
City OF
Ernest Camp
Rer Sena
For
Pioneer Flyer
Glenn H. Curtiss
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