Vinson challenges Talmadge over Georgia road funds
Atlanta, Aug. 26. Congressman Carl Vinson directly rebukes Governor Eugene Talmadge for obstructing federal road funds and asserts Georgia’s people deserve relief from unemployment. Vinson cites letters and a Washington conference with Secretary Wallace and MacDonald, contending the money should be released to fund roads and labor, with priority to ex servicemen.
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Big rattlesnake killed near Waynesboro Georgia
Fishermen near Waynesboro report killing a 10 foot rattlesnake with an 18 inch girth. The serpent had 61 rattles and was described as the largest ever seen in that Georgia region. A deputy sheriff of the county confirms the killing as authentic.
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Augusta Herald
Build Up That Skinny Child with Grove's Tasteless Tonic
An old advertisement urges parents to use Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic to strengthen underweight children by supplying iron and quinine. It claims improved appetite, energy, and rosy cheeks, touting the product as harmless, time tested, and sold at stores.
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Georgia merchants urged to join NRA Blue Eagle codes
News and Views outlines that after September 1 voluntary codes under the NRA Blue Eagle will take effect. It lists district board members and offices, urging merchants to contact their district representative for guidance and to display the Blue Eagle to align with national recovery efforts.
Atlanta Meeting to Shape New Cotton Plan
Secretary Wallace announced meetings to discuss a program for controlling next year's cotton crop at Atlanta Memphis and Dallas on Sept 5. He said plans center on fundamentals and immediate action to affect this year's price, with producers cooperatives congress members state commissioners ginners spinners and others invited to join the reduction campaign aiming to cut next year's crop to about 25 million acres.
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No Patent Auto Tags Proposed for Georgia
Georgia will not issue patent automobile tags as revenue offers to the revenue commission failed to gain approval. The commission adopted the 1934 tag type with only a color change, to be manufactured by state convicts and funded by the Highway Department.
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Georgia
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Highway Department
Gov Talmadge aims for secretary of agriculture
The piece notes Governor Talmadge’s stated ambition to become United States Secretary of Agriculture, saying a future in Washington would be preferable to remaining governor of Georgia. It reflects opinions that if fulfilled, he would hold a high federal post similar to the entry point he used in Georgia.
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Washington
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United States
Talmadge
Ban on Sunday Funerals in Atlanta S
Atlanta bans Sunday funerals as morticians and cemeteries comply with NRA rules. Cemeteries must hire more staff to prep graves, but opt to end Sunday services instead. Undertakers resist but concede to the measure seen as another erosion of church funerals.
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Atlanta
NRA
Streams Fished to Death Amid Weekend Visitor Surge
The state department notes fish plentiful this season overall, yet in central and northern Georgia streams and lakes are heavily fished. Within a radius of miles of major communities, hotels and shops could attract hundreds more visitors from cities on weekends if streams were replenished.
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State Department
Georgia
Wet Leaders Expect National Prohibition Repeal
Washington voters joined the drive toward repeal as Texas became the 28th state to repudiate the 18th amendment and several more states were slated to vote before November. With 18 states needed for ratification, wets aimed to reach 386 votes by December 6 when the final repeal convention meets. States voting include Washington August 29 and others across New England and the Midwest through November 7.
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Texas
Vermont
Maine
Maryland
Colorado
Minnesota
New Mexico
Idaho
Virginia
Florida
Ohio
Pennsylvania
North
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Utah
Johnson Appeals for United Front in NRA Drive
Washington August 28 Hugh Johnson urged a national united front for the NRA asking Americans to buy under the blue eagle but avoid boycott intimidation or violence. His speech outlined marching orders for 1 500 000 volunteer workers to canvass the country this week aiming for broad employer participation. Johnson estimated 70 to 80 percent of employers were already under the blue eagle.
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Ashington
NRA
Hugh Johnson
Johnson
Civil Service Examinations Open for Various Grades
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for engineering draftsman grades from junior to chief, with salaries from 1 440 to 2 800 a year plus deductions. optional branches include ship hull piping and electrical marine engineering with salaries up to 4 600 a year. Also associate technologist and customs roles with duties in New York City. notices note uneven appointment shares across states and DC. Full details from the secretary of the Civil Service Board of Examiners or the Commission in Washington DC.
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Virginia
West Virginia
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Jury List for Taylor County Oct 1938 Grand and Traverse Jurors
The record lists Taylor County Grand Jurors drawn for the October 1938 term by the Jury Commissioners in August 1938, names include M. T. Gaultney, E. F. Stbone, J. R. Waters, A. L. Payne, J. A. ed Greene, W. Rogers, J. T UPTRIEES, and others. It also lists Traverse Jurors drawn for the same October 1938 term, names include L. gohiHen, Dewey Prd, Paul Mott, J. W. Butler, B. L. Mangham, John Parker, H. M, ineus, A. St Chapman, H. C. Bazemore, Hobbs, G. W. Becantel, J. C. Fuller, Soran Chilrea, Ed. A. O'Neal, and many more.
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Taylor County
Taylor Superior Court
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Said County
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J. L. Wilson
BE. L. Childree
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H. L. Navy
J. W. Carter
Eg Childres
A. B. Walker
H. B Harmon Vhs R. Moore
Jr Montgomtery
Brooke
Sweet Pea Grafting Aloft From Rose in Texas Garden
A San Angelo scene shows a sweet pea vine grafted itself onto a rose bush at J. O. Clements home, growing petals from the stem joints where leaves should appear. An official Civil Service notice announced an open competitive examination to fill a postmaster vacancy at Albany and Thomasville.
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San Angelo
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J. OC Clements
U. S. Civil Service Commission
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Thomasville
Georgia Guardians Seeking Private Land Sale Approval
In Taylor County Georgia guardian Esther Moore petitions the superior court in Columbus to authorize private sale of an eighth undivided shares of land totaling 88 1/2 acres in land lots in the 18th district. Proceeds would reinvest into 100 acres of land in the 16th district and 0.250 in Taylor County. Proceed date August 22, 1993.
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Towit
Esther Moore
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Letters of Administration Granted or Denied in Bartlett Estate
L. R. Adams applied for letters of administration for C. M. Bartlett, a deceased resident of the county. The notice cites all creditors and next of kin to appear at the official’s office by law to show cause why letters should not be granted, dated August 7, 1933, by L. T. Peed, Ordinary.
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Taylor County
L. R. Adams
C. M. Bartlett
Sail County
L. T. Peed
Butler City Tax Sales Listing in 1933 Court Notice
City of Butler announces tax sales before the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in September 1938. Two parcels to satisfy city tax liens: a house and lot in Butler bounded by Dr Walker estate, R S West, Maude McCollum, and Central of Georgia railroad. and a second lot of about one acre bounded by Hiruy Hollis, I F Peebs estate, Marga Little, and a Butler to Mauk road. Properties levied upon are owned by George Durham Sr. and Dave Bivins, deceased, with dates of issue for 1982 and 1932 taxes respectively. signed by W A Anglin, Marshal.
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Central of Georgia Railroad
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Sheriff’s Sale in Taylor County Georgia on Sept First
The sheriff will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in September during legal hours for cash the Lot 260 in the 11th district totaling 202 1/2 acres more or less. Levied to satisfy a Superior Court execution in favor of International Shoe Camp against J H Turner Tildon Montgomery and P C Watson. August 9 1933. R P McGuffin Sheriff.
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P. CO. Watson
Butler
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Crowell
Central
Mauk
Turner
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Tay
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