Two Women Die as Train Hits Auto Near Oglethorpe
In Macon Georgia area two accidents at railway crossings killed eight people. Mrs Rich Everidge and Mrs E R McMichael of Columbus died when their Macon to Columbus car was struck near Oglethorpe by a Central of Georgia train. Four Atlanta area negroes died in a separate Forsyth collision. Surviving passengers were taken to Montezuma.
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Macon
Rich Everidge
E. R. McMichael
Columbus
Oglethorpe
McMichael
Montezuma
Central of Georgia
Atlanta
Forsyth
Young Hunter Shot to Death Near Columbus
Eugene Madison Spear an 18 year old from Smith Station Alabama was killed while hunting near Columbus Georgia on Thanksgiving Day. The shotgun wound occurred as the gun fired while a younger companion allegedly pressed the barrel. The accident happened on L M Spears farm three miles west of Smith Station.
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Columbus
Smith Station
Ala
Eugene Madison Spear
Eugene Windham
Girard
Windham
James Thompson
L. M. Spear
Grand Theatre Program Preview at Reynolds Georgia
Reynolds Grand Theatre lists Thursday December 6 showing Freedom of the Press starring Lewis Stone and cast. The film promotes press freedom with a dramatic “The Clique Night Club” scene exposed by editors. An added comedy feature titled Watch the Bride is also advertised, with an as yet unnamed second comedy.
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Preedom OF the Press
Lewis Stone
Freedom of the Press
Freedom of the Press screen feature with Lewis
Friday December 7 offers the Freedom of the Press with star Lewis along with Stone Henry B Walthall and cast. The picture promises broad appeal and is newly released with a prior Macon run. Also added attraction Targan the Mighty two reels.
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Freedom OF the Press
Lewis
Stone
Henry B. Walthall
Macon
Targan the Mighty
Tom Mix in Shoot to Kill and Shoot Till You're Dead
A Moorish village siege unfolds as 20 Yankee cowboys brandish flaming guns against Arab hosts. The film promises top entertainment in a Western thriller, billed as the greatest Tom Mix has yet made. Also showing Tarzan the Mighty and a special attraction.
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Tom Mix
Tarzan the Mighty
Diamonds and pearls stolen from Macon home
Mrs. W. E. Dunwody reports jewelry valued around $4,000 missing from Rivoli home in Macon Georgia. Items include engagement ring diamond rings a diamond bar pin a diamond bracelet two pearl necklaces and two watches. John Neal the butler was arrested as a preliminary step in the case and deputies continue investigations as authorities label it an inside job.
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Macon
W. E. Dunwody
Rivoli
Jme
Luther J. Stevens
Bibb County
Mr. Stevens
John Neal
Dunwody
Stevens
Vars collide on Route Three Sunday injures Atlanta woman
An Atlanta Buick sedan with two men a woman and two children was side swiped Sunday afternoon by a Buick touring car from Americus at Two Points near Jur W A Jarrell store. The Atlanta woman received a broken arm and facial injuries from shattered glass. both cars suffered rear-end damage and were towed away.
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Vars
Atlanta
Saa
Americus
Heaven South
Tvo
Jur
W. A. Jarrell
Underdog Bulldogs face illness clouding Georgia Tech game
Athens December 4 Harry Mehre head coach at the University of Georgia Jimmy Crowley coach and seven Bulldog players mostly first stringers are confined to beds with influenza. Both coaches are feverish and several players may miss the crucial game against Georgia Tech this Saturday.
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Athens
Harry Mehre
University of Georgia
Jimmy Crowley
Bulldog
Georgia Tech
Governor Hardman Improves. May Return Today
Reports from the executive mansion indicate Governor L G Hardman, who has been ill with a severe cold after a trip to the northern area, is improving rapidly and may be at his office today at the state capitol.
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Atlanta
State Capitol
L. G. Hardman
Tax books close December twentieth
G A Roberts T C urges taxpayers to settle before December twentieth to avoid penalties. Readiness to pay now will keep records current and prevent missed assessments.
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G. A. Roberts, T. C
Goodrich Buys Thomaston Mills Affects Local Plant
The BF Goodrich Company of Akron Ohio will assume control of Martha Mills Thomaston and take over the Thomaston plant January 1 192? The mill with 2000 spindles will be enlarged by 32000 spindles employing 700 more workers A T Matthews to be local manager after 28 years with Thomaston Milling Co.
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Thomaston, Ga
Goodrich Company
Akron
Ohio
Martha Mills
Thomaston Mill Company
Thomaston
Ohio Company
A.T. Matthews
Thomaston Milling Co
Christmas Bazaar at Mrs. Marion West home
The U D C Bazaar invites shoppers to browse Christmas gifts on December 18 at the home of Mrs. Marion West. The event promises festive items and community sale in a resident setting.
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Marion West
Financial calm returns after Macon banking scare
Macon banks resumed normal operation Saturday after runs on four institutions Friday. Over 6 million dollars from the Federal Reserve Bank and other lenders boosted cash on hand to record levels, easing fears and restoring confidence as deposits surged and withdrawals slowed.
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Macon
Federal Reserve Bank
Macon National Bank
Luther Williams Bank and Trust Co
Macon National
Mone
Macon Savings” Bank
Macon County Man Suffers Stroke In Garden Valley
J. T. Lindsey a prominent Garden Valley resident suffered a stroke at his home on Wednesday and is in very serious condition as reported by the Montezuma Georgian.
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Macon
J. T. Lindsey
Garden Valley District
Montezuma
Three Baptist Ministers Injured in Wreck Near Mansfield
In Mansfield Georgia on December 4 three Baptist ministers were slightly injured when their automobile overturned on a muddy road. Revs G W Light of Lavonia A T Cline of Toccoa and Rev Fulbright of Cornelia received treatment in Mansfield and then continued to Thomasville for the Baptist state convention.
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Mansfield
G. W. Light
Lavonia
A. T. Cline
Toccoa
Fulbright
Cornelia
Light
Thomasville
Couple Arrested as Safe Blowers in Georgia
Two men identified as Walker and Raymond were arrested in Yenfacon Georgia after a safe blow at Crescent Laundry Sunday night. Authorities say currency and checks valued over $1,000 were taken. The pair refused to give real names and had a suitcase with morphine.
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Yenfacon
K. Walker
R. Raymond
Belove
Crescent
Tey
Atlanta
Citizens Beautify Court House Grounds in Butler
Citizens in Butler engage in re seeding and planting on the public square grounds. Volunteers including the American Legion and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Walker supervise as hands install flowers shrubs and ornamental trees to restore the area to a pleasing civic center.
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Court House
Butler
American Legion
H. C. Walker
Justice of the Peace and Constable Elections in Three Precincts
Saturday elections recorded results for three precincts with votes for J P and constable positions. Butler Reynolds and Howard precincts named J P candidates along with Windham as constable in Butler and Reynolds. Panhandle precinct shows no constable election.
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J. P
Justice of the Peace
Constable
Butler
W. W. Douglas
G. R. Windham
Reynolds
H H. Aultman
J. P.j Hoke Windham
Howard
J. R Wiliams
F. FP. Martin
Panhandle
M. J.prapp
J BP
Funeral Service Held in Macon for L J Dinkler Pioneer Hotelier
Funeral services for L J Dinkler a founder of the Dinkler hotel chain were held at St Josephs Church Macon after he took his own life in an Atlanta Piedmont hotel. Interment followed at Rose Hill cemetery. Dinkler rose from Macon youth to lead a national hotel enterprise with 11 properties.
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Macon
L. J. Dinkler
Atlanta
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Rose Hill Cemetery
Dinkler
Piedmont Hotel
Georgia
Louie’ Dinkler
Savannah
Augusta
Daily Price Administration
Ford Hotel Company
Kimball House
Kimball House. After One Year of Operation Under That Firm, Mr. Dinkler
Kimbal House
Kimball
Carling Dinkler
Dinklers
Phenix
Waycross
Ansley
Mercer University Leader Dr Montague Dies in Florida
Dr. A P Montague, 74, vice president of Mercer university and a noted southern educator, died in Panama City Florida after a breakdown. He had been at Mercer ten years and previously led Howard College in Birmingham and lived in Columbia Florida. Funeral services were held in Panama City. he was born in Essex County Virginia on September 27 1854.
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Macon
Panama City
Fla
A. P. Montague
Mercer University
Montague
M. B. Hawkins
Mercer
Columbia Seller
Howard College
Birmingham
Essex County
University of Bias
George Washington University
Richmond College
Disappearance Of Butler Man Mr E K Johnson
Mrs E K Johnson and their six year old child await the return of Mr E K Johnson who left home Tuesday morning and has not been seen since. He was seen Tuesday morning on the streets and his family reports destitution. Johnson, about forty five, 125 pounds, ruddy, light blue eyes, formerly with Butler Payne Lumber and Bartlett store. Last reports say he was located in Thomaston.
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E. K. Johnson
Johnson
Butler
South Georgia
Fowler
Butler-Payne Lumber Co
C. M. Bartlett
Corine Tucker
Potterville
Bond Posted for C C Bryan in Reynolds Shooting Case
Mr C C Bryan, jailed in Taylor County since November 17, was granted a $5,000 bond and released on Friday. Police Chief J F Kimball of Reynolds was shot in the abdomen, treated at a Macon hospital, and is recovering at home in Reynolds.
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C. C. Bryan
Taylor County
J. F. Kimball
Reynolds
Kimball
Macon
Tax Collector Office Hours Extend to December Twentieth
The Tax Collector's office under G. A. Roberts as Tax Collector announces daily operations through December 20. The updated hours aim to accommodate tax payments, inquiries, and related filings for residents and businesses.
Masonic Lodge Name Officers to Be Elected Friday Night
Fickling Lodge No 129 F and A M will hold a regular meeting tomorrow at 7 pm in the Masonic Temple. Officers for the next year will be elected and a large attendance is expected. All members are urged to attend. Other business will be considered.
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Fickling Lodge No
A. I M
Masonic Temple
Third District P. T. A convenes at Leslie today
The Third District Convention of the P T A will meet today at Leslie with Mrs. Joe Don Miller of Atlanta state president as principal speaker. Mrs Gladys Wooten of Shellman district president will be present and deliver a message. Local preparations are led by Mrs Emmett Ferguson, the local president.
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Leslie
Joe Don Miller
Atlanta
Gladys Wooten
Shellman
Emmett Ferguson
Woodbury man killed when car overturns
William Chunn, 24, died when his car overturned on a road in Woodbury Georgia Monday night. He had been returning from a bird hunt.
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Woodbury
William Chunn
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Grand Theatre
Hardman
Goodrich
Mills
Hapeville
Emargea
Odell Woods
Robert C. Meadows
Ateelanta
R. C. Meadows
Meadows
F. W.patton
Fulton Tower
L.J. Dinkler
P. A. Montague
Florida
G. A, Roberts, T. C
Masonic Lodge
P.T. A
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