Judge Palmer Defends Liberty in Colum bus Grand Jury Charge
Judge George C. Palmer used the August term grand jury charge to defend liberty as a cornerstone of government, arguing that without law there is no freedom and urging jurors to uphold the democratic system. He linked liberty to duties of courts and authorities and warned against intoxicated driving and highway law violations as modern lawlessness. The charge invoked the Declaration of Independence, stressing that governments obtain power from the governed and must protect life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Palmer
Columbus
Palmer
C. F. McLaughlin
Fr. Benning
Grand Jury
Muscogeeounty
Philadelphia
J W Ray Named County Forest Ranger for Taylor County
J W Ray of Hawkinsville was chosen by the Taylor County forestry board to serve as County Forest Ranger starting September 2. A water truck with fire equipment will arrive by September 15. Ray earned a forestry degree from the University of Georgia and will begin with an assistant in early spring to help protect thousands of acres of local timber land from fires. Sixty percent of the protection cost is borne by the county and forty percent by the State Forestry division. The board includes G C Smith, J B Byrd, Hugh Perkins, W A Jarrell, plus county and state forestry representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Ray
Hawkinsville
Taylor County Forestry Board
Ray
University of Georgia
Taylor County
State Forestry Division
Messrs
G. C. Smith
J. B. Byrd
Hugh Perkins
W. A. Jarrell
State Division of Forestry
Reynolds High School Opens Thirty First Consolidated Session
The Reynolds High School thirty first consolidated session begins Monday at eight o clock a m with opening exercises. A special program is planned and Registration Day is set for Saturday. Incidental fees classification and book issues will occur and work-books issued. Patrons are asked to ensure pupils attend to speed up the process. High School pupils must be classified before Monday classes start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds High School
Shows for Week at Dean Theatre
The Dean Theatre week features Too Many Husbands on Sunday and Monday with Fred McMurray Melvin Douglas and Gean Arthur leading in a witty romance. Wednesday and Thursday offer Star Dust starring John Payne Lynda Danielle and Roland Young. Friday and Saturday present Granny Get Your Gun with May Robson and H Davenport plus Stage to Chino with George OBrien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Ruggles
Fred McMurray
Melvin Douglas
Gean Arthur
John Payne
Lynda Danielle
Roland Young
May Robson
H. Davenport
George O'Brien
Hugh Howell Quits Georgia Governor Race
Atlanta attorney Hugh Howell withdrew from Georgia's Democratic gubernatorial contest citing exhausted funds and urging supporters to be released from pledges. With Howell out, Eugene Talmadge Abu Nix and Columbus Roberts remain in a tight race with 14 campaign days left before the primary. Howell, a former state party chairman, had long opposed Talmadge and noted rivals have unlimited money for the battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Hugh Howell
Georgia
Howell
Eugene Talmadge
Abu Nix
Columbus Roberts
Democratic Executive Committee
Talmadge
U. S.S. Senate
Walter F. George
E. D. Rivers
Rivers
Neisler’s Gin Installs Four New Gullet Gins
The C. H. Neisler Estate at Reynolds has installed four new 80 saw Gullet cotton gins in its plant. The estate has long operated a cotton gin serving Taylor county farmers and is inviting patrons to inspect the upgraded equipment at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neisler
Reynolds
C. H. Neisler
Taylor County
Mrs. Mary Bivens Farmer Dies at 80 Near Butler
Mrs. Mary Bivens Farmer aged 80 died at her home near Butler at 5 30 Wednesday. She was the widow of Christian Farmer. She lived in Taylor County and Pineora Georgia before returning to Butler. Funeral at Butler cemetery conducted by Rev F J Gilbert with pallbearers Blanford Calvin Thelmon Walter Jarrell Lawson Wilson and Fred Peed. Survivors include brother Geo W Bivens and sisters Mrs Laura Jordan and Mrs C W Horne. Edwards Bros. Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin, Thelmon
Walter Jarrell
Lawson Wilson
Fred Peed
Geo. W. Bivens
Laura Jordan
C. W. Horne
Butler
Edwards Bros. Funeral Home
Mrs Q C English Visiting Sister Melissa Ogburn
Mrs Q C English of Portland Oregon visits her sister Miss Melissa Ogburn at Reynolds. She is former Florine Ogburn of Reynolds and has served in the Oregon State Legislature. Currently president of the Democratic Women Voters and campaign manager for Nan Wood Honeyman. She plans to attend the National PTA Convention in Chicago September 20 21 as parliamentarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. C. English
Portland
Oregon
Melissa Ogburn
Reynolds
English
Florine Ogburn
Democratic Women Voters
Nan Wood Honeyman
U. S
Mrs Louise W Nelson dies in Oglethorpe
Louise W Nelson longtime Macon County Superior Court clerk died of a heart attack at her home in Oglethorpe on Monday after serving as county treasurer from 1929 to 1938 and later as clerk of the court. Survived by her daughter Louise C Nelson and brother Roy Williams of Oglethorpe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oglethorpe
Louise W. Nelson
Macon County
Louise C. Nelson
For Sale McCormick Deering Mowing Machine and Rake
For sale cheap a McCormick Deering mowing machine and rake with gear enclosed in oil. Located in Butler Georgia. Contact G D Locke for details and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick-Deering
Locke
Butler
Paul Wainwright killed by train near Manchester
The body of Paul Wainwright 25, white man, found on the A B C rail road tracks near Manchester early Sunday. He had been working at the Manchester Cotton mill two weeks. survivors include wife two children mother and several siblings. Funeral services were held Monday at 11 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Paul Wainwright
Mary Moore
Taylor County
Wainwright
Allen Rogers
Eva Griggs
This County
Gilbert Wainwright
Thomaston
Simpson Wainwright
Chipley
Taylor County League Union Meet At Reynolds Friday Night
The Taylor County League Union gathers at Reynolds Friday evening with an enlarged program. Activities start at 4 p m at Reynolds Golf Course including softball tennis swimming and folk games. A 6 30 p m sandwich supper follows. A brief business session group singing and a short vesper service close the meet. If rain the meeting moves to Reynolds Methodist church at 7 80 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County League Union
Reynolds
Reynolds Golf Course
Reynolds Methodist Church
Soil Conservation Service starts group planning in Taylor County
Mr. W. F. Bembry County Agent with Mr. M. P. Dean of the Soil Conservation Service and Mr. W. G. Wallace of the State Division of Forestry begin a series of community group planning meetings at Central school. The program explains soil conservation district roles and how farm plans are written using illustrated slides. The first two meetings drew good farmer attendance. a third session will review farm maps for potential plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bembry
M. P. Dean
Soil Conservation Service
W. G. Wallace
State Division of Forestry
Taylor County
Bembry
Wallace
Dean
Central Community
Central School
Teen Drowns While Swimming at Taylor Mill Lake
Julian Windham 15 of Thomaston drowned Sunday at Taylor Mill Lake around 9:30 am while swimming with peers. He ventured too far, cried for help, and was pulled from the water by Pride of Bible Cotton Mill. Dr. Sama tried to resuscitate him but failed. Funeral held Monday at Mt Olive Freewill Baptist Church.
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Julian Windham
Jessie Windham
Thomaston
Taylor Mill Lake
Young Windham
D. E. Peterman
Taylor Mill
Mr. Pride
Bible Cotton Mill
S. F. Sama
Reynolds
Mt Olive Freewill Baptist Church
Edwards ‘Bros. Funeral Home
Taylor County Defense Unit Meeting Tonight at Court House
Taylor County Defense Unit No. 64 led by Capt. E. Paul Hodges calls a meeting at the court house tonight at eight o'clock to discuss the Home Defense program with the advisory board. Members urged to attend. Advisory board includes J. R. Wilson C. Benns E. W. Hodges A. J. Payne J. G. Hartman H. H. Riley H. K. Sealy Dr. R. C. Montgomery G. B. McMullen E. A. Newsome and J. M. Bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Paul Hodges
Taylor County Defense Unit No. 64
Court House
Messrs
J. R. Wilson C. Benns
E. W. Hodges
A J. Payne
J. G. Hartman
H. H Riley
H K. Sealy
R. C. Montgomery G. B. McMullen
E. A. Newsome
J M. Bone
Reynolds-Crowell Charge Closes Out Summer Program
Reynolds-Crowell Charge ends a celebrated summer program that drew conference and state attention. The Reynolds Methodist church invites young people from neighboring communities to a Sunday night eight o clock farewell and consecration service, with Taylor county youths welcomed. Led by Wallace T. Mangham the program earned praise from Emory University and South Georgia Conference, seen as a model for future community gatherings.
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Reynolds-Crowell Charge
Reynolds Methodist Church
Taylor County
Wallace T. Mangham
Emory University
South Georgia Conference
Sunday School Board of Christian Education
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Udge Palmer
J. W. Ray
Co. Forest Ranger
Dean Theatre
Nix
Roberts
A Dalton
C. Farmer
Mary Bivens Farmer
T. E. Nelson
Taylor Soil Conservation Service
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