Women jurors urged to join Georgia civic life
Guest columnist Elizabeth McCants urges women to participate in public life and argue for jury service. She notes Georgia restricts women from juries while other states grant this right, insisting women can judge fairly and should vote and serve in court duties. She argues progress is underway.
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Elizabeth McCants
J. M. McCants
Macon
PTA
Carder
Georgia
Tomori
Nere
Court of
Esculine
Essful
Butler Community News Highlights Local Events and Incidents
The Butler area reports a busy week with new marriage licenses rising under a new law, a rattlesnake weighing ten and a half pounds found near Mauk, and a bicycle accident sending nine year old John Locke to the hospital. School reopenings, church planning for a Sunday School annex, and local farming notes conclude a wide slice of town life.
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John Locke
G. D. Locke
Elderly Talbot Co. Recluse Slain on Porch in Georgia
Walter Dozier a 72 year old Talbot county farmer was found shot dead on his porch seven miles west of Talbotton. A coroner's jury ruled death at hands of unknown person or persons. Investigators from the sheriff and Georgia Bureau of Investigation toured the scene while neighbors note Dozier’s estranged wife and two brothers as survivors. No weapon found.
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Talbotten
Walter Dozier
Talbot County
Dozier
J H. Ferguson
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Atlanta
Luther Phillips
Phillips
Dozier House
T.S. Wimberly
Colquitt Home Place
McCrary’s Mill
Geneva
Joe Dozier
Will Dozier
Ellaville
Two White Women Arrested In Dozier Slaying Released
Two women arrested in Columbus on Sunday on suspicion related to the Dozier killing were released Monday by Talbot County Sheriff James Ferguson. He said neither suspect was proven involved. one was freed after questioning in Talbot county, the other later released once transferred to Columbus. Investigators gave no new leads as the robbery motive remains the sheriff’s stated cause.
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Columbus
Walter Dozier
Talbot County
Talbot
James Ferguson
Ferguson
Harvey Davidson
Muscogee
Mrs. Mary Bennett Dies After Long Illness at Sister’s Home
Mrs. Mary Jane Bennett died Thursday morning July 18 at her sister Beulah Elliston’s home after more than four years of illness. She was born December 30, 1867 in Taylor County and lived there most of her life. Funeral held Friday at Prosperity Primitive Baptist Church with Elder M. W. Walker officiating. Survived by husband J. W. Bennett, son E. B. Shehee Sr., Birmingham, and siblings Beulah Elliston Butler, Frances Barfield Lumberton, E. L. Stevens Beaventon, plus nephews and many relatives.
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Beulah Elliston
Mary Jane Bennett
J. W. Bennett
Rupert
Bennett
Taylor County
Mr. Bennett
Miami, Fla
W. H. and
Ivirs
Lenora Elliston
Prosperity Primitive Baptist Church
M. W. Walker
Messrs
Herman
Jason
George Elliston
H. A. Parker
O. R. Lucas
Arthur Brady
E. B. Shehee
E. B. Shehee Jr
Birmingham
Ala
W. E. Elliston
L. Elliston
Ellaville
Butler
Frances Barfield
Lumberton
N.C
E. L. Stevens
Beaventon
Fla
Card of Thanks for Mrs. J. W. Bennett
Words express gratitude for the kindness and faithful service shown during her extended illness and long period of support. The family says these deeds will never be forgotten and will be cheerfully returned when needed.
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J. W. Bennett
Union Weslyan Revival and Sunday Services Notice
Next Sunday worship details for Union Church and Wesley Church are listed with Sunday School times and superintendents. Rev W E Hightower will lead the Wesley Evening Worship in place of the absent pastor to begin revival services at Howard Sunday night.
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Union Church
H. G. McCants
Wesley Church
Addis Scott
W. E. Hightower
Howard
Wesley
Bro. Hightower
Preaching at Trinity Church Called Off
Trinity Church suspends Saturday night and Sunday preaching services for this weekend only. Normal sermons resume at the usual September dates including the fourth Saturday evening and Sunday.
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Trinity Church
Re election bid indicated in Herman’s speech
Atlanta Governor Talmadge outlined a nine month record in a Fulton County speech to Grand Jurors' Association. He claimed $10 million more state services with $1.7 million extra revenue and $8.3 million in new services, citing a net rise of 632 state employees and defending the voters re registration law.
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Atlanta
Talmadge
Fulton County
Grand Jurors’ Association
Local School Man And Brother Receive M A Degrees at Mercer
Rev and Mrs C H Hornsby expressed joy as their two sons William G Hornsby Butler High School faculty and C E Hornsby Westville Fla received M A degrees during Mercer University summer commencement. The Hornsbys, along with daughter Elizabeth, visited to help the new faculty member settle in at the Benns apartment after the ceremony with 111 graduates.
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C. H. Hornsby
Mercer University
Hornsby
William G. Hornsby
Butler High School
C. E. Hornsby
Westville
Fla
Fellowship Baptist Church
Atlanta
Supply Pastor Preaches at Mt. Pisgah Sunday
Mt. Pisgah plans a Sunday worship with a supply minister. Sunday School starts 10 30 a m led by Carroll Peacock, superintendent. Preaching at 11 30 a m and 8 p m. Pastor away on vacation. Public invited to both services.
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Mt. Pisgah
Carroll Peacock
J. H. Stanford
Miss Melissa Ogburn Rites Mark Local Leader
Miss Melissa Ogburn longtime Reynolds leader and educator died Saturday after a heart attack on her front porch. She led regional Red Cross work in World War II and served as president of the local UDC and Woman's Improvement Club. Funeral services were held Monday at Reynolds Methodist Church with pallbearers named.
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American Red Cross
Woman's Improvement Club
Reynolds
Melissa Ogburn
Mavon
Miss Ogburn
Florine English
Taylor County
James Ll. Ogburn
Mary G. Ogburn
E. H. Dunn
C. B. Hicks
Frank Musslewhite
Goddard Funeral Home
Revival at Howard Begins Sunday with Billy Childres Assist
The Howard church opens its annual revival on Sunday through September 2 with 11 am and 8 pm services. Billy Childres, a Young Harris College student and future minister, will share preaching duties with Rev. J W M Stipe as they lead the song service each day.
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Howard
Billy Childres
J. W. M. Stipe
Howard Church
Young Harris College
Taylor County Co-Op Meets Wednesday Night
The Taylor County Farmers Co-Op will hold a county wide meeting at 8 30 p m in the local school auditorium. Mr C G Garner of the Georgia Agricultural Extension Service will speak and a moving picture will be shown. Everyone is invited.
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Taylor County Farmers Co-Op
C. G. Garner
Georgia Agricultural Extension Service
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David King
Montgomery Hospital
Lester Peed Jr
Dr. Sams' Hospital
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Ed Fain
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S. C. Colquitt Sr
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