Senator George Honored by Homefolks at Vienna Dinner
In Vienna Georgia on December 8 United States Senator Walter F George was honored by a largely Dooly county gathering as he prepared to return to Washington for Senate duties. Friends and long time associates praised his public service noting his 25 years in public life. The event, organized by the Woman's Club and Kiwanis, was held at Leonard Memorial Hall with speeches stressing his character and leadership. Governor Richard B Russell Jr sent regrets due to a death in the family.
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Vienna
Congress
United States
Walter F. George
Dooly County
Georgia
L. W
Chip) Rob
Arthur Lucas
Atlan
B. T. Castellow
Washington
T. Hoyt Davis
Cordele
Senator George
Woman’s Club
Kiwanis Club
Leonard Memorial Hall
Leonard
Richard B. Russell, Jr
George
Senate
Streeting
Prohibition and Debts Before Congress Ignite News Flashes
Nation’s Capital teems as demonstrators press Congress on Prohibition, farm relief, and debt. Other items roll from forgiveness of a $20,000 theft to war debt payments and looming extra sessions. Georgia figures and civic notes pepper the docket.
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Congress
Tefisa
Georgia
C. Studebaker
Chicago
Arm Springs
New York
al Smith
N.Y
North
Erro
Dozes
Yos County
Wit
Fulton
Hoover
Ma Child
Rome
Roosevelt
George Pe Nappeet
Athens
Castellow the Third District’s New Congressman
Cuthbert Ga December 4 One of the new faces in Congress will be Bryant Castellow of the Third Georgia district who has long served as solicitor general in the Pataula circuit. Drafted by friends he ran in a walk over two opponents winning 18 of 24 counties. Castellow is known for extensive travel to learn and meet people, having visited Europe, the Americas, Alaska, and near the North Pole. He once cashed a check near Spitzbergen to cover travel costs and says he seeks information by talking with people. He emphasizes politeness and kindness as lessons from life. (Turn to Page 8 No 1)
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Cuthbert
Congress
Washington
B. T. Castellow
Georgia
North Pole
Mr. Castellow
Jon
Charles R. Crisp
Bryant
Pataula Superior Court
Fens
Europe
South America
Central America
Northwest
Alaska
Canada
United States
Pole
Atlanta
Spitzbergen
Spitsbergen
Taylor County Court House Contract Award 1852
In July 1852 the Taylor County inferior court awarded Patrick Adams the contract to build the court house for $5 and M Hobbs the jail for $945. The jail is gone, but the court house still serves, likely for another generation, with records penned long ago by goose quill.
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J. J. Riley
Isaac Mulkey
John Sturdyvant
Taylor
Patrick Adams
Forestry Meeting At Wesley Friday Night
District forester W J Wallace calls a special meeting for forest preservation interests at Wesley school building tomorrow night at 7. Prominent speakers will address the program as the public is invited.
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Wesley
W. J. Wallace
Wesley School
Male Help Wanted Delivery Route Man With Car
Job opening for a delivery route man with own car to supply a famous line of household goods to steady customers. Starting pay is 27.50 weekly. Write Albert Mills Route ers 757 Monmouth Cincinnati 0.
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Albert Mills
Monmouth
Cincinnati
Warm Springs Forestry Meet Draws Crowd
The State Forestry Association gathering at Warm Springs drew many visitors from the region. President-elect Roosevelt spoke to a large audience at the Warm Springs schoolhouse, drawing the day’s keen interest. Dr. C. H. Herty discussed Georgia pine pulp and paper processes at Savannah’s experimental mill, sparking attention among attendees.
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State Forestry Association
Warm Springs
Roosevelt
New York State
C. H. Herty
New York
Savannah
Butler High School Forms American History Club
The Butler High senior history class organized an American History Club to deepen study and cover topics like the Monroe Doctrine. Admissions require an average of 8 or higher, new members added quarterly, with officers led by President Tommy Singleton and Secretary Hubert Jones.
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Butler High School
Tommy Singleton
Hubert Jones
Janie Peterman
Ann’ittman
Estelle Spinks
Lucille Bazemore
Thelma White
Dorothy Gaultney
Ernest Davis
Mother of Mr H R McLean Dies After Weeklong Illness
The death of Mrs Ella R Lean occurred at Macon hospital after a week of illness. She is the mother of Hon. McLean of New York and mother-in-law of Mrs Roe Scandrett of this city. Her passing drew sympathy from Butler friends and local visitors.
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Hon. McLean
New York
Ella R. Lean
Macon Hospital
Ai A Eousadiet MacLean
Roe Scandrett
Miss Heard Scandrett
Elections Held for Justices of the Peace and Bailiffs
Justice of the Peace and Bailiff elections were conducted Saturday in five of nine Militia Districts. Readouts show Butler J P W W Douglas, Hoke Windham bailiff. Reynolds H H Aultman J P. H Newsom bailiff. Panhandle M J Trapp J P, O Horton bailiff. Carsonville I M Gaultney bailiff. Potterville W Lee J P, J G Windham bailiff.
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Butler
W. W. Douglas
J. P
Hoke Windham
Reynolds
H H. Aultman
H. Newsom
Panhandle
M. J. Trapp
J P
O. Horton
Carsonville
I. M. Gaultney
Potter
Examination for Postmastership at Howard
Applications for the fourth class postmaster job at Howard in this county are due by December 1982. The Civil Service Department will conduct an exam in Columbus on a later announced date. The position pays 563 dollars per year.
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Howard
Civil Service Department
Columbus
Flu Epidemic Grim County Wide Surge Reported
A large number of influenza cases are reported locally and countywide. The illnesses appear mild overall with most patients confined to a few days of illness before recovery.
Americus Normal College gains full regional association membership
Americus Normal College was voted a full member of the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of Southern States at its New Orleans convention. President J M Prance led the college’s drive, with three other schools also admitted. Membership recognizes the school’s standards, enabling graduates to matriculate elsewhere without examination, marking a milestone for Americus Normal College within the University of Georgia system.
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Americus
Normal College
Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of
Association
New Orleans
J. M. Prance
Americus Normal
Americus Institution
Bein Hollins College
Holling
J. B. Stetson University
Deland
Fla
Brenau College
Gainesville
Americus Normal College
Prance
Americas Normal College
Senapen
University of Georgia
Americus Times Recorder
Orphans Home Rally At Butler Baptist Church Next Sunday
The Georgia Baptist Orphans Home in Hapeville asks Georgia Baptists to rally Dec 11 at Butler Baptist Church. A special offering will fund the 1932 budget of 38,386.16 after prior gifts. listeners can tune to WSB Friday at 6:00 for a program.
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Orphans Home
Butler Baptist Church
Georgia Baptists
Georgia Baptist Orphans’ Home
Hapeville
WSB
Christmas Day Union Service at Midway Church
Members and friends of Midway Baptist church sponsor a Christmas program at the church on Christmas Day promptly at 10 a m. Friends of all denominations in the community are cordially invited to be present and take part in the services.
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Midway Baptist Church
Howard Methodist Church begins second pastorate on Dec 11
The Howard church resumes pastorate duties after four years on the Howard circuit nine years apart. Services start next Sunday December 11 with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. The pastor W E Higtower extends a cordial invitation to all in the community to attend.
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Howard
Howard Church
W. E. Higtower
J F McTyier Visits Georgia Bi Centenary Effort
J F McTyier a traveling secretary for the National Council of the Y M C A of the United States and once a Georgian, is visiting Plains Butler and likely staying with Hon Walter E Steed. He came as a Georgia Bi Centennial Society representative to invite Franklin D Roosevelt to be honorary president of the Georgia Bi Centennial Society of New York. Roosevelt welcomed the visit and listened as plans to honor Georgia in its upcoming bi centennial were outlined.
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Floyd McTyier
New York City
National Council of the
United States
Uriah McTyier
Plains
Butler
Walter E. Steed
McT'yier
Georgia
Ella Carithers Ormerly
Belle Carthers Steed
Col. Steed
MecTyier
Georgia Bi-Centennial Society of
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
McTyier
Warm Springs
Roosevelt Bradly
Prominent Taylor County Man Injured in Miami Accident
A Taylor County man, Lewis Rustin, was critically injured Sunday after falling into a nanos while walking near Miami. He was rushed to a city hospital unconscious with a fractured skull and other injuries. Brothers J M and C F Rustin left for Miami by automobile to be at his bedside as medical staff performed surgery and reported gradual improvement.
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J. M
C. F. Rustin
Miami
Fla
Lewis Rustin
Austin
Mr. Austin
Jacksonville
Dreizin’s December Sale Invitation and Details
You are cordially invited to Dreizin's December Sale a grand sacrifice event with a tremendous slash in prices on every item. The store has begun the sale attracting long-distance patrons who praise the quality and low prices. Dreizin offers special arrangements to handle crowds and extend a warm welcome and courteous treatment.
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Dreizin
Rev W E Hightower begins pastoral duties in Butler
Rev W E Hightower and his wife were welcomed at Butler Methodist church with two large audiences at Sunday services. He preached two sermons on his first engagement in the new appointment and thanked the congregation for their cordial reception and for pantry gifts sent after their arrival.
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Butler
Lundy Family Moves to Ne w Residence on North Street
County Agent W A Lundy and his family moved last week into their attractive new home recently erected on North Street.
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North Street
Session resumes as Taylor Superior Court postponed to next term
Judge C I McLaughlin reconvenes the October term but plans to delay hearings due to many pending cases and bar membership issues. The court will resume after handling jail cases and a list of cases with true bills from the grand jury. A tribute to Clerk O S Cox marks his upcoming retirement. The December 1962 term will include 41 jurors for January 1932.
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Herald
C. I. McLaughlin
Taylor Superior Court
A. J. Perryman
Grand Jury
Willie Jones
George Jackson
John Mahone
Cox
Epithe
Georgia
Taylor
Corny Taylor
Do Perehy
Osuitan
Superior Court
O. S. Cox
Taylor County
H. P. Wallace
Dan S. Beelan
This Dee
Mehasghite
McLaughlin
Traverse
M. A
Liffey D
Byrd H
Windham M
En Gaultney, Sr
Amos A. M
Carterow H
Trussell
Cooper H
Fuller L
Mosley
Walliamson W. E
Hartman
Pt Halley J
W. L. T. Horton M
D. Hobs
Montgomery Ee
Blythe W
Woodall
Willamsen A P
Hodges T. Foy
Tamnee
Montgomery W
Douglas W. G
Windham A. L
McGee James- Gray
Saunders
Postmaster Urges Early Mail for Christmas Packages
Postmaster C. W. Bazemore asks senders to mail Christmas parcels early and only special delivery items will be handled on December 25 and 26. He appeals to patrons to shop early to ease clerks and avoid last minute rushes at the local post office.
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C. W. Bazemore
Do You Want the Best Place for Fruit and Nut Trees
Wight Nurseries in Cairo offers fruit and nut trees and ornamentals. Explore a range of varieties, expert guidance, and seasonal selections.
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Wight Nurseries
Cairo
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Castellow
Warm Springs Forestry
H. R. McLean
Orphan’s Home
Midway Church
Howard Methodist Church
J. F. McTyier
W. E. Hightower
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