Perkins Given Death Sentence At Columbus
Columbus Ga December 4 H A Perkins street corner preacher was convicted in superior court of the October 26 slaying of Jewel Arrington 18 The jury did not mercy and death is mandatory Perkins whose insanity plea was entered shot Arrington after a quarrel at a house owned by the preacher A city policeman Ernest Evans was shot and died later Perkins killed Arrington as he milked across the street to Mrs Rebecca Crittenden the boy's mother who testified she held her son as he died Perkins was tried first for Arrington murder and later for the police shooting which proved fatal
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Columbus
Perkins
Rebecca Crittenden
Arrington
Ernest Evans
Atlanta Surgeon Westmoreland Dies From Self Inflicted Shot
Dr Willis F Westmoreland a 70 year old Atlanta surgeon and pioneer in cat gut sutures was found dead at his home from a bullet to the heart a note said he suffered paralysis and did not wish to be a cripple lingering over his final days neighbors noted a paralysis attack on his right side earlier that week coroner Paul Donehoo said the letter was addressed to Dr Cyrus Strickler and explained his wish to end his life after years of celebrated practice discul.
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Atlanta
Willis F. Westmoreland
Cyrus W. Strickler
Westmoreland
Wesmater
Mpple
Tillescues
Inerica
Federal Screw Worm Control Campaign Ends for Taylor County
The Bureau of Entomology ends the screw worm control program in Taylor County as cold weather arrives. County supervisor I. L. Ruffin was terminated on November 27 and notices advise inquiries go to County Kent Daniel. The department praises local stockmen and the county agent for strong cooperation leading to minimal worm cases.
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Taylor County
Bureau of Entomology and
I. L. Ruffin
Screw Win
Vunty
Ruffin
Daniel
Kent
Ylor
Department of Agriculture
Mit
Butler Auxiliary Unit to Meet Friday Afternoon
The Butler Hillary Unit holds its regular meeting Friday at 2 80 o'clock at the Art house. The habitation committee leads the program as members plan December work and publicize the event. A musical comedy Hearts and teas is promised with a clear plot romance and comedy. The set date is December 12 at Butler auditorium.
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Butler
Butler Hillary
Art House
Butler Ob Auditorium
AAA Submits Cotton Plan for 4 Years
Washington reports the AAA offered a four year adjustment contract to cotton growers aimed at crop reduction and aiding sharecroppers and tenants through increased payments. The plan sets a 1936 89 base production of 11 000 000 to 12 000 000 bales and reduces base acreage to 44 500 000 acres with 30 to 45 percent cut in 1986. Payments equal five cents per pound in one check, with tenants receiving larger shares. world carryover is cited at about 9 000 000 bales, above the 10 year 1932 83 average but below the 13 000 000 bale 1932 peak.
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Washington
AAA
Farm Administration
Public urged to mail early for Christmas cards
The postmaster and local post office employee again urge the public to mail greeting cards early to assure seasonal arrival. Cards should be mailed at least 10 days before Christmas. parcels must be securely packed, fragile items marked, and weight not over 70 pounds with length and girth under 100 inches. Use air mail for speed and insure valuable packages.
Coal arrives next week for Montvale lump coal orders
Carload of genuine Montvale lump coal will arrive next week. Phone or call by and leave orders at once to file directly from car and save extra handling. R. S. Wrest, Butler, Ga. The undersigned seeks heirs of Marcus A. Anthony who died in Cleveland Ohio January 2 1985 and may have lived in Georgia before 1920. Send information to W. R. Heck 9 10 North Street Bedford Ohio.
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Montvale
R. S. Wrest
Butler, Ga
Marcus A. Anthony
Cleveland
Ohio
Georgia
W. R. Heck
North Street
Bedford
Roosevelt Home-Coming Address in Atlanta
President Roosevelt speaks at Georgia home coming celebrating progress and revival of prosperity. He recalls 1929–33 crash, warns against 1920s “prosperity,” cites relief actions aiding banks, farmers, homeowners, and labor. Affirms gains in employment, education, wage levels, and child-labor reduction.
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Roosevelt
Atlanta
Georgia
Congress
Warm Springs
South
Hearts And Blossoms Two Act Musical Here Presented
A local Junior Me Club staged two act musical comedy Hearts and Blossoms at Sunset Lodge. Mrs Manning dreams of wealth for her daughters June and Marie while love complicates loyalties. Jerry Higgins and Uncle Matthew clash with family feuds as a missing document and a talisman case drive mistaken separations, leading to Act II revelations.
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Horace Manning
June
Marie
Sunset Lodge
Jerry Higgins
Jerry
Mrs. Manning
Matthew Brandon
Philip
Samson
Matthew
Hunting A Husband at Wesley Sat Night
A three act comedy titled Hunting a Husband will be presented at the Wesley school building on Saturday night December 7 at 7 o'clock. Admission is 10 cents. A musical program accompanies the play and proceeds go to the local school. Cast includes Barbara Lane Bob Miriam Mitchell Ruth Lane Frances Willis Mrs Lane Bessie Childs Harry Wellman Johnnie Spinks Melvin Hardy Herman Bliston Mrs Hardy Lois Heath Victor Vane Eugene Downs Vivette Martin Lois Downe.
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Wesley P.T. A
Wesley School
Barbara Lane
Bob
Miriam Mitchell
Ruth Lane
Frances Willis
Lane
Bessie Childs
Harry Wellman
Johnnie Spinks
Melvin Hardy
Herman Bliston
Hardy
Lois Heath
Victor Vane
Eugene Downs
Vivette Martin
Lois Downe
Three-Act Plays Coming Cross Roads and Taylor Mill
A three act comedy Aunt Jerushy on the Warpath will be shown at Cross Roads school Friday night December 18 and at Taylor Mill auditorium Saturday night December 14. Admission 10 and 15 cents with special invitations. Cast includes Sufficiency Fish Wyman Harris Hiram Fish Dudley Harris Bill Barker Leonard Windham Aunt Jerushy Fish Lottie Windham Little Sis Popkins Ruby Robinson Mise Stelly Ja Snapper Helen Bone Madam Reno de Beeno Erma Taunton Elsie Barker Euna Taunton.
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Jerushy
Cross Roads
Taylor Mill Auditorium
Sufficiency Fish
Wyman Harris
Hiram Fish
Dudley Harris
Bill Barker
Leonard Windham
Jerushy Fish
Lottie Windham
Little Sis Popkins
Ruby Robinson
Mise
Mule Killed on Highway Near Columbus
Mrs. C. M. Calhoun and Mrs. B. L. Tyler were returning to Talbotton from Columbus Monday when a loose mule on the highway seven miles east of Columbus caused a collision. The mule was killed instantly after going over the car, its hoof piercing the top, while the radiator and top of the car were badly damaged.
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C. M. Calhoun
B. L. Tyler
Court Grounds Beautification Delights City Leaders
Court grounds around the justice building were completed late last September with extensive county and civic effort. The work includes fenced inner and outer squares, cement posts with a drifting chain, winter grass lawns, and hundreds of shrubs planted under the direction of J. E. Smith of Smith Brothers Nursery Concord, Ga.
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Saylor County
Rg of Justice
Smith Brothers Nursery
Concord
J. E. Smith
Bazemore Home Damaged By Roof Fire On Oak Street
Early Monday a fire damaged the Bazemore residence on Oak street as sparks from a shingle roof ignited high winds. The blaze, fought by the city’s new fire truck and volunteers, was contained with no total destruction. the family faced heavy losses from moved furniture and lack of insurance, while the building insurance covered the structure.
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W. Bazemore
Bazemore
Oak Street
District Game Protector Adds H D Murray to Staff
Mr. Alfred I Young District Game Protector of Columbus announced that H D Murray of Ellaville has been added to the staff and will oversee Macon and Schley counties for the Department of Game and Fish. Young visited Butler for a few days with Chas C Morgan State Supervisor and Hoke Windham deputy for Taylor county. The officials reported a noticeable rise in game and thanked hunters for cooperation.
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Alfred I. Young
Columbus
H. D. Murray
Ellaville
Macon
Schley
Department of Game and Fish
Young
Butler
Chas. C. Morgan
Hoke Windham
Reynolds
Taylor County
Pension checks mailed by Judge L. T. Peed
Money for Confederate pensions and the Taylor county rolls was received Tuesday morning by Judge L. T. Peed, ordinary, and the individual December checks for $30 were promptly mailed to those entitled to receive them.
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Taylor County
L. T. Peed
Peed
Rev Fred Delks to Preach at Butler Baptist Church Sunday
Mercer University pastor Rev Fred Delks of Macon will supply both morning and evening preaching at Butler Baptist Church Sunday. The church and community invite all to attend the services and other local church services that day.
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Fred Delks
Macon
Ee Herald
Mercer University
Butler Baptist Church
Curch
Community
Santa Claus Arrives in Butler for Gift Selections
Santa Claus has already arrived and is available for visits and gift purchases at Porter's Drug Store in Butler, Georgia. Families are invited to consult him for Christmas gifts and holiday cheer at the local shop.
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Santa Claus
Porter's Drug ‘Store
Butler Ga
Mrs. J. M. Haywood dies after apoplexy in Wesley
Funeral services were held Monday at Wesley church for Mrs. James M. Haywood aged in her 62nd year. A devoted wife and mother she died at home after months of illness. Survivors include her daughter Mrs. T. J. Harris two sons Curtie and Haywood two sisters and two brothers. Interment was in Wesley church cemetery. Edwards Bros. directed the services.
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James M
Taylor County
Haywood
Wesley Community
Wesley Methodist Church
Leavin
James
Anna King Heath
T. J. Harris
Measre Curtie
Wesley Church
W. E
Edwards Bros
Hugh Gilson
J. H
J. T. Amos
Warren Haywood Willis
Robert
Walter
Jack Suggs
Death Takes Beloved Man Ira Hobbs at 68 in Reynolds
Ira Hobbs 68 a faithful member of the community died at his home Saturday night Nov 28 after months of declining health. Born in Crawford county he moved to Reynolds 46 years ago and farmed. He was modest and generous and survived by his wife Sylvester Underwood and two sons Henry Sidney and Ira Edwards Hobbs. Funeral and interment at Mt Oliver church and cemetery conducted by Rev J N Shell.
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Ira Hobbs
Sylvester Hobbs
Reynolds
Hobbs
Mr. Hobbs
Crawford County
Sylvester Underwood
Joh Underwood
Jane Underwood
Henry Sidney
Ira Edwards Hobbs
Mt. Oliver Church
J. N. Shell
Joiner Bros Improve Auto Display Rooms
The Joiner Bros. Motor Co. of this city let a contract this week to modernize a building used as a play room for their new Plymouth automobiles. The room in the Joiner block east of the public square will be up to date in every detail and the brothers invite the public to call on them.
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Joiner Bros. Motor Co
New Cart
Con Plymouth
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Jewel Arrington
H Westmoreland
Mammon
America
United States
Wesley
Coming Cross Roads
Taylor Mill
J. M. Haywood
Joiner Bros
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