Two Georgia towns suffer fires and losses this week
Metter reports two houses destroyed by fire on Sunday while in Jacksonville a warehouse fire at Commodores Point destroys 2600 tons of newsprint and 760000 feet of rough lumber. Georgia and nearby areas face accidents, civic events, deaths, and notable community actions across counties including Peach, Whitfield, and Houston.
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Metter
Houston County
Georgia
New York City
Lucille Jordan
Joseph H. Lane
Chattanooga
Tenn
Martha Jordan
Sander C. Davis, Jr
New York
Virginia
Dorothy Homan
Columbus
Olice
Homan
South
Savannah
Municipal League of
Strachan Shipping Company
Commodores Point
Jacksonville
J. M. Baker
Florida Times- Union
Atlanta (Ga
John I Kelley A Woman Voter Promises Honest Reform
The article praises John I Kelley for longtime public service in Georgia including 1926 state government reorganization efforts and fighting graft. It highlights his opposition to bond issues, savings from bank liquidations, and a platform for simpler efficient government. It notes women voters will support him on Sept 14.
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Georgia
Board of Control
Publs
Macon
House
Senate
State Senate
John T. Kelley
John I Kelley
Kiwanis Club Session Appreciated by Members
Cal selections by Mrs Arenowitch and Mrs Dixon at the piano delighted Kiwanis members and the committee in charge of the program. W E Joy presided as president, with a well attended session and the club extended its thanks for the week’s events.
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Cal
NIX Leader Dies in Athens Governor Club Head
Mrs. A Parker, state chairman of the Woman's Nix for Governor club, died suddenly at her Athens home after visiting Nix headquarters that morning.
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Athens
Woman’s
Nix For Governor Club
Nix
Sheriff Rigsbys Car Flips Three Times In Wreck
In mieville Georgia on August 22 Sheriff E C Rigsby and two prisoners were injured slightly when his car overturned three times while avoiding a wagon after arresting two Americus men Clyde Trudey and L D Pilcher for alcohol related wrecks. The prisoners were placed in jail to await trial and the earlier death on the Wicker farm was ruled natural.
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Mieville
E. C. Rigsby
David Wicker
Americus
Ellaville
Clyde Trudey
L D. Pilcher
Bandits Rob Atlanta Newspaper Employees In Robbery
Two bandits entered the Atlanta Journal circulation department on August 22, held up staff, and escaped through a mail chute with about 1500 dollars. Police say four accomplices waited outside in a car as the cashier checked receipts with newsboys. one assailant struck a worker during the robbery.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Journal
Three Injured As Central of Georgia Train Wreck Near Brantley
A Central of Georgia combined passenger and freight train derailed near Brantley Alabama injuring about twenty people. Conductor J H Hardy of Columbus and Miss Ethel Raley of Andalusia were listed in critical condition. Tom Wright of Troy, with others, suffered serious injuries. Rail officials had not yet determined the wreck cause.
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Andalusia
Ala
Troy
Central of Georgia
Brantley
Ethel Raley
J. H. Hardy
Columbus
Railey
Tom Wright
Watermelons Weigh 232 Pounds Total in Washington County
A county farmer harvest yields two watermelons totaling 232 pounds with the larger at 181 pounds and the smaller at 101 pounds.
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Washington County
Tabernacle Gifts Showed Willing Spirit Of Israelites
The article recounts how Bezalel and Aholiab led the building of the tabernacle with offerings from the people. Wealthy and skilled contributors donated jewelry, blue and purple cloth, and fine linen, while women supplied their weaving skill. It notes that true giving is voluntary and driven by inner impulse, not compulsion, and emphasizes stewardship and communal effort in support of God's work.
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Tabernacle
Moses
Bezalel
Aholiah
Egypt
Caanan
Sehove
Jehovah
Israel
Bee
Earth
Tabernacle Fund
Woodruff of Georgia Public Service Commission in Taylor County
Albert J. Woodruff of Decatur Georgia, a member of the Georgia Public Service Commission, visited Taylor county this week. He is the sole businessman on the commission among four lawyers and recently won as President of the Southeastern Association of Railroad and Utilities Commissioners. He carried Taylor County 539 to 114 in his election and is seeking a second term.
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Albert J. Woodruff
Decatur
Georgia Public Service Commission
Taylor County
Woodruff
Southeastern Association of Railroad and Utilities Commissioners
Holder Proposes State Board for Highway Department
In his speech Mr. Holder urges formation of a four year term Board of patriotic citizens chosen by legislature to run the Highway Department. The board would appoint a State Highway Engineer, set per diem and travel caps, meet monthly, and oversee engineering under the board. He defends the plan amid accusations of cement contract collusion by Eugene Talmadge.
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Highway Department
Patriotic Citizens
Beig
General Board
Holder
Eugene Talmadge
Thomas
W. Hardwick
Lessons on Talents and Giving Across Faithful Service
A sermon extols using one’s Talents to serve God, noting five or one talent donors are both valued when their gifts are genuine. It highlights women's historical support, leadership by pastors and deacons, and the power of cooperative giving to build God’s tabernacle regardless of amount.
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Jehovah
Deborah
Miriam
Galilee
Jesus
Israel
God's Tabernacle
Political Announcement in deference to the voters
A dated notice by Hon. Chas. R. Crisp states he will relinquish his current office and seeks support as he defers to citizens in the district. He declares intent to meet voters before the campaign closes and notes the announcement is conditioned on the Democratic Primary on September 14, 1932 in Cuthbert Georgia.
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John B. Guerry
Montezuma
Court of Appeals
O H. B. Bloodworth
Georgia
Milledgeville
George Fisher
Opereton
Chas. R. Crisp
Crattes
Cuthbert
Georgia Candidate Announces Candidacy for Third District
To the Citizens of the Third Congressional District of Georgia I announce my candidacy to succeed Hon Charles R Crisp whose long service ends by retirement I have served in the Georgia House and Senate and with Lewis in Congress I bring experience in farming mercantile and labor issues to aid the people I seek the Democratic primary in September and value the vote of every citizen of the district
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Congress
Georgia
Chas
R. Crisp
Ierieye
Lewis
House
Senate of Georgia
Isbor
Ponocratine
Sep. T
Candidate FOY Announces Run for Taylor County Representative
A candidate announces for the Taylor County seat in the upcoming Georgia General Assembly, stating candidacy is subject to Democratic party rules. The letter is dated May 7 and signed by C. W. FOY, thanking voters for their consideration.
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Taylor County
Georgia
C. W. Foy
Re-election Candidacy Notice From Berserly Childs
A formal notice states Berserly Childs seeks re election as Representative of Taylor County in the Georgia General Assembly. She thanks voters for past support and promises to value their vote and influence in the upcoming primary.
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Taylor County
Georgia
Septemb
T, Childs
Re-Election Bid for Solicitor General Jones Perryman
A candidate for re election as Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit requests support from voters in the Democratic primary on September 14, 1982. Perryman signs as Res peony Jones Perryman.
Solicitor General Candidate Seeks Support for September 14 1932 Primary
To the citizens of the Chattahoochee I am a candidate for the office of Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit, subject to the rules of the Democratic White Primary to be held on September 14, 1932. I shall greatly appreciate your support and influence.
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Chattahoochee Circuit
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
Mary
Res Peony Jones Perryman
Laughlin Seeks Reelection to Taylor County Superior Court
A candidate for re election, Laughlin declares eight years of service as judge and gratitude for confidence shown. He pledges to continue serving the people of Southwest Georgia with dedication and faith in Providence.
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Taylor County
Faying
Superior Court
Georgia
Laughlin
Unclear fragment hints at fate and divine plan
Fragment references destiny prepared by God and the saying God works in mysterious ways His wonders to perform, implying a religious or philosophical reflection within a larger text.
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