Legion to Ask for Abolition of Service Board
The Georgia American Legion legislative committee adopted resolutions calling for abolishing the Veterans Service Board and replacing it with a five man panel. They want tax exemptions refused for veterans ad valorem, a universal free driver license plan, a merit system for Vet Service staff, state loan guarantees from Servicemen’s Reemployment, and transfer of veteran education programs to the State Department of Education or Board of Regents. The meeting in Macon was led by Scott Candler with about 40 delegates and John Williams presiding.
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Atlanta
Georgia Department
American Legion
Veterans Service Board
Hotel Dempsey
Macon
Georgia
Veterans Service Department
Merit System
Servicemen’s Resettlement Corporation
Veterans Service Office
State Department of Education
Board of Regents
Department of Education
Scott Candler
Decatur
John Williams
Valdosta
al Hinson
Regular Service At Mt. Pisgah Church Sunday
Mt Pisgah Baptist church schedules a Sunday 11 30 a m regular service with Sunday School at 10 30 a m and a 7 30 p m preaching service. The pastor asks all members and friends to attend and participate in planning for the new year with prayerful cooperation.
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Mt. Pisgah Church
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church
Nu Way Cleaner Showcases Steam Spotter in Reynolds
Mrs. Dunn at Nu-Way Cleaners promotes the New Steam Spotter device in Reynolds Georgia and thanks patrons for their support as they invite continued customer service.
Thomaston to Get a New Radio Station Early Next Year
Thomaston gains a daytime broadcasting license for a new station. Key figures R E Hightower J B Hardy and S J Carswell secure the license and plan a Thomaston studio within the city. Broadcasts to begin after equipment installation.
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Thomaston
Messrs
R. E. Hightower
J. B. Hardy
S. J. Carswell
Thomaston Times
The
Free Press
Veterans Ticket Wins Buena Vista Mayoral Race
In Buena Vista Georgia on December 2 veterans backed candidates won the mayoral race and three council seats. O P Harris was elected mayor with 92 votes to 60 for incumbent E N Murray. Council winners were Alex Burgin 129 votes, Walker Williams 126, and Clyde Illard 122, defeating W H Croxton and mayoral ally. The term starts January 1.
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Buena Vista
O. P. Harris
Walker Williams
Clyde Illard
Alex Burgin
E. N. Murray
W. H. Croxton
C. D. Webb
Murray
Croxton
Harris
Veterans
Mr. Dillard
Mr. Croxton
J. E. Lowe
Happy Valley Boys to Appear Here Next Wednesday Night
The Baily Bros and the Happy Valley Boys perform in person at Butler High School on Wednesday December 11 at 8 p m The former Grand Ole Opry stars who played two years over W S M will headline The show promises family entertainment Tune in at 7 30 a m to hear them over WALB Albany Monday through Saturday
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Baily Bros
Happy Valley Boys
Butler Hi School
Grand Ole
Grand Ole Opry
Walb
Albany
Beautiful Christmas Cards Now On Sale At Herald Office
The Herald offers Christmas cards with names printed on each card or plain cards. Prices range 75 cents to $1.50 per box. Some boxes contain 21 cards and envelopes, others 25. All boxes are assorted with a large variety available.
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the Herald
Court Declares Lewis Guilty Contempt Charge
Washington December 3 John L. Lewis found guilty of criminal contempt of court with a potential heavy sentence yet the coal strike continues. The judge postponed sentencing until tomorrow as Lewis gave a defiant speech accusing the judge of violating miners rights. Government agencies moved to curb the crisis with a general rail freight embargo and tightened parcel and passenger services ahead of Christmas.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Lewis
T. Alan Goldsborough
Post Office Department
Office of Defense Transportation
Pace Frames UN as Nation's Lone Hope for Peace
Fitzgerald Ga December 3 Rep Stephen Pace of Georgia's Third District urged strong UNO backing and world disarmament outlaw while warning against relying on disarmament alone. He called for preparedness and urged civic groups including the Fitzgerald Business Men's Club Rotary Lions and Chamber of Commerce to back the plan at a banquet.
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Fitzgerald
Stephen Pace
United Nations Organization
Pace
U. S
UNO
Fitzgerald Business Men’s Club
Rotady Club
The
Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
Bible loan notice from Rev T H Tinsley at Roberta Ga
During my pastorate at Reynolds I loaned my System Study Bible to someone in Reynolds. I cannot recall who borrowed it and ask the person who has it to return it. Rev. T. H. Tinsley Roberta Georgia.
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Reynolds
Persn
T. H. Tinsley
Roberta
Services to be Held Next Sunday at Mauk and Howard
The Mauk Methodist church will hold services at 10 o clock a m with Rev J W M Stipe in charge. He will also lead Howard Methodist church services at 11 30 a m and 7 30 pm. The community is invited to attend all services.
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Mauk and Howard
Mauk Methodist Church
J. W. M. Stipe
Rev. Stipe
Howard Methodist Church
Letters to Santa Claus Published in Herald
Children may have letters to Santa published in the Herald on December 19. Send letters to the office by Friday December 13 to ensure publication. no later submissions will be accepted.
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Santa Claus
Herald
Rev W B Hoats to Preach Sunday at Baptist Church
The local Baptist church will hold Sunday morning services at 11 o clock and evening services at 7 30 with Rev W B Hoats, the pastor, in charge of each. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
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WB. Hoats
Baptist Church
W. B. Hoats
Crisp Citizens To Present Park Deed To State
Crisp County will present to the State of Georgia the deed to a 1000 acre lakeside tract along Lake Blackshear near Cordele for a Veterans Memorial Park. Officials plan a luncheon at 11 am at the community clubhouse then a scenic highway tour and deed handover by county commissioners. The event marks a major Crisp County civic achievement.
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Cordele
State of
Jere
Ascenic Highway
Lake Blackshear
Crisp County
Nationwide embargo blocks rail freight and parcel post
Washington announces a nationwide embargo on railroad freight shipments for nonessential goods to conserve coal. Parcel post packages are limited to five pounds during the Christmas mailing season, while passenger mileage on coal burning trains is cut 25 percent. The measures take effect Friday for freight and Sunday for mileage, with a 27 day coal stock rationalization cited by the Office of Defense Transportation.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Express
Office of Defense Transportation
Talmadge In Hospital Again After Disobeying Orders
Gov-Elect Talmadge is readmitted to Piedmont Hospital with heart and blood pressure issues. He admits to ignoring doctors orders, enjoying fried ham and gravy, bird hunting, and long drives despite warnings. He previously left hospital on a bland diet but overdid it after three weeks.
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Talmadge
Piedmont Hospital
McRae
Atlanta
Wanted Four 8 Inch Caps for Wood Stove
Classified note seeks four 8 inch caps for a wood stove. Contact P. O. Box 323 Butler Georgia for responses.
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P. O. Box
Butler, Ga
Mr D A England Dies at Howard
Mr D A England age 83 died at his home in Howard Monday night from a cerebral hemorrhage after long illness. Born December 20 1862 in Taylor County he lived in Howard and farmed until health failed. Funeral held at Howard Methodist Church with Rev J W M Stipe and Rev W E Hightower officiating. interment in Howard cemetery. Pallbearers were D B Culverhouse Clinton Clarke Paul Jones L B Brown Sam Edwards and Coy Williams. Survived by two sisters Mattie and Annie England of Howard and numerous nieces and nephews. Edwards Brothers Funeral Home of Butler in charge.
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D. A. England
Howard
Mr. England
Taylor County
John B. England
Dane
Howard Methodist Church
J. W. M. Stipe
W. E. Hightower
Howard Cemetery
Messrs
Db. W. Culverhouse
Clinton Clarke
Paul Jones L. B. Brown
Sam Edwards
Coy Wiliams
Mattie
Annie England
Edwards Brothers Funeral Home
Butler
Attempt to Recover Stolen Car Ends in Deaths After Wild Ride
Thomaston youth Bill Sykes chased a stolen car on a motorcycle for 14 miles starting at the Triangle Cafe. The pursuit ended when a head strike on a guard rail on a U S Highway 19 bridge killed him instantly. Sykes was a volunteer chasing the thief, not a law enforcement member.
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Thomaston
Cpl
J. W. Armstrong
Bill Sykes
Sykes
Armstrong
State Hospital Debt Paid 22 Years Early
Gov Arnall announced the Milledgeville State Hospital Authority paid off notes accruing to 1968 and saved $926,112.50 in interest. The debt free buildings and equipment total $4,167,844.49. Authority members are Gov Arnall, Auditor Thrash er Jr, Secretary-Treasurer, and Gen. Eugene Cook.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Arnall
Milledgeville State Hospital Authority
Fulton National Bank of Atlanta
Milledgeville State Hospital
Hospital Authority
Gov
B. E. Thrasher, Jr
Eugene Cook
Cotton Ginned in Taylor County 1946 vs 1945
The Ginners' report shows 3,855 bales of cotton ginned in Taylor county from the 1946 crop prior to November 14, compared with 4,967 bales for the 1945 crop.
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Taylor County
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Legion
Veteran's
C. Perk Harris
Herald Office
R. L. Coleman
Ft Valley
Coleman
Lewis Miners Union
Rep
CRISP
Ralph McGill
Atlanta Constitution
Methodist Church
State Hospital
Ginners
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