Riot at Columbus mill leaves one dead and several hurt
In Columbus Georgia on August 10 deputies and police broke up a fight between strikers and workers at the Argut Webbing and Tape plant. Reuben Sanders, not a worker, was shot through the eye and died at a city hospital. Beasley, Tipper, Clark and Lambert faced charges after a chaotic confrontation near a picket line. Only eight workers remained as the mill had just reopened amid union disputes.
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Columbus
Argut
Reuben Sanders
D. Beasley
J. H. Tipper
Clark
Lice
Easley
Narrow Fabrics
Beasley
G. E. Clark
H Rains
F. L. Griffin
Sanders
Lembert
Lambert
Clarke
George Goeth 29 Dies from Accidental Scalding
George E. Goeth, 29, of Millen Georgia, died at home Sunday from injuries suffered in an accidental scalding the prior night. He resided in Millen and was employed locally. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Millen
Judge Rosser Prescribes Rules For Happy Marriage
Avlanta. Ga Aug 10 Municipal Judge L Rosser who settled most of 2000 domestic elations cases last year cautions wives that husbands are like big boys. He urges truth about finances compliments and shared aims. He stresses never crush a partner's pride and the value of compromise and joint interests to heal marital difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avlanta
L. Rosser
Rosser
Atlanta
Snake story grips Thomaston minister in rattler scare
Thomaston resident Rev R L Savage tells editor of a terrifying incident on his farm near the old Sidney Barron place. A mule shied sending him near a large rattlesnake that struck at his shirt pocket but fangs failed to pierce skin. Savage killed the rattler and pried open its mouth finding broken fangs. A second rattler was later killed nearby. Also noted is Ira B Peterman from Butler reporting Marine Corps duty assignment at Norfolk VA after completing schooling at Parris Island. He was accepted as bugler with age and education rules outlined.
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J. L. Savage
Thomaston
Mr. Suvage
Savyave
Macon
Ira B. Peterman
Luther K. Peterman
Butler
U. S. Marine Corps
Municipal Auditorium
Marine Barracks
Naval Ammunition Depot
St. Julens Creek
Norfolk
Peterman
Marine Base
Parris Island
S. C
Timely Message to Mr C C Wall and CCC Plans
Collected letters form a 1935 Columbus Georgia notice about a national convention invitation and a citywide car safety drive. The piece includes passages urging carriers to pay dues, a police campaign to inspect cars by Sept 12, and a CCC group forming as part of a Third District conference in Columbus. The tone is formal, local civic updates with explicit dates and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Wall
Ellaville
Denver
Columbus
Muscogee
CCC
Sam
Langley
Protection benefits and savings offered to members
A message urges members to apply for available protection options. It notes that officers have set a cost basis for the benefit and that the savings will cover association dues annually. It warns not to delay this important matter.
Annual Meeting Georgia Agricultural Society Meets August 22 at Tifton
The 88th annual meeting of the Georgia State Agricultural Society will be held with the Coastal Plain Experiment Station at Tifton on Wednesday August 22. The state announces emergency plans funding 1 160 unemployed teachers for fall and winter relief with meetings across Georgia starting August 21 in Albany Tifton Douglas and Jesup and continuing August 22 in Columbus Macon Swainsboro Savannah then August 23 in Rome Atlanta Gainesville and Athens with supervisors outlining the program.
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Georgia State Agricultural Society
Coastal Plain Experiment Station
Tifton
Atlanta
Georgia
M. D. Collins
Albany
Douglas
Jesup
Columbus
Macon
Swainsboro
Savannah
Rome
Gainesville
Athens
Americus Hit Saturday P. M. By Worst Storm in Years
A severe electrical storm struck Americus Saturday afternoon causing widespread outages. Telegraph poles and lines were damaged, many telephones and lights failed, and two copper power lines were severed between Americus and Arles. Reynolds Bat er Junction City Howard Knoxle Roberta Gillard Marshallville Ainsley Cochran Hawk ville suffered outages from 6 pm to 10 30 pm Central time. Georgia Power Co. likely faced the greatest financial loss with revenue reductions estimated at 800 to 900 dollars according to company staff.
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Americus
Georgia Power Co
South Georgia Power Company
Arles
Reynolds, Bater
Junction City
Howard
Knoxle
Roberta
Gillard
Marshallville
Ainsley
Cochran
Hawkville
Ellaville Hit By Severe Weekend Lightning Storm
Ellaville Ga August 10 a weekend lightning siege toppled roofs struck homes and set telephones and radios ablaze two of the year's worst storms caused fright and minor injuries Mrs R E Hill was knocked to the floor but unharmed when a bolt struck nearby the Hill home. Sue Allen's house was set aflame by the strike and several lines were burned with no other major damage reported.
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Ellaville
R. E. Hill
Sue Allen
New Men of Company 1449 Embrace Camp Life
About 182 new recruits at Camp Langley joined Company 1449 with 71 seasoned men. They adapt quickly under strong leadership, learn from veterans, and pursue night classes in Electricity Mechanics Surveying and Commercial subjects guided by Educational Advisor Mr. Nunn.
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Camp Langley
Georgia
CCC
Nunn
Comnarv
Army recruiting opens in Macon for 18 to 35 year olds
The Macon U.S. Army Recruiting Station announces openings in the regular army for single men 18 to 35 with grammar school education who can pass a physical. Enlistment is for three years. Minor applicants require parental consent and references.
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Acon
Macon
Ing
Benning
Vas. T. Rdson
U. S. Army
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Uben Sanders
Hotel Lanier
Kernaghan-Goodman, Inc
Ries & Armstrong Ewelers
Cherry
R. L. Savage
Chevrolet
Fisher
Chevrolet Motor Company
Detroit
Michigan
G.M. A.C
General Motors
Chevrolet Taylor County Motor Company
Reynolds
Evrolet
A. Wilson
Abbeville, Ga
R. C. CA
Georgia Agricultural Society
UAT
Lee
Americus, GA
James Caborey
Gloria Pat O'brien
U. S
NAVY
Helen Twelvetrees
John Barrymore
Silvia Sidney
Cary Grant
Iota
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