Georgia Farmers Making Money Reported To Bankers
Athens December report shows Georgia farmers not only earning livelihoods but profits. Brown notes income tripled over three years and farming areas for food and feed rose to six million acres. Bankers urged record keeping to gauge profitable ventures and support soil conservation efforts with state and federal cooperation.
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Athens
Georgia
Harry L. Brown
State College of Agriculture
Athena Day
Brown
Georgia Bankers’ Association
Dean H. Otis
Agricultural Commission of the American Bank At Association
Madison
Wis
Otis
H. L. Young
Atlanta
Agricultural Commission
American Bankers’ Association
Young
Mr. Young
FE. B. Peabody
Augusta
Joe
Trimble
The
Georgia Railroad Bank of
Must Pay Poll Tax Before Casting Vote
Georgia voters face poll tax requirements for party primaries as Attorney General Yeomans ruled. The ruling, requested by several county officials, states some voters must settle 1935 state and county taxes by December 20 before voting in upcoming primaries.
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Tointy
X. J. Yeomans
Yeomans
Anthony M. Kelley Dies in Milledgeville Hospital
News reached Talbotton of the death of Anthony M. Kelley who passed away Wednesday night in Milledgeville after an illness. He was a son of the late Mrs. I. R. Kelley and Rev. Kelley, who now resides in Smithville. The Kelly family had previously made Geneva their home for several years.
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Talbotton
Anthony M. Kelly
Milledgeville
Mr. Kelly
Mra. I. R. Kelly
Revelly
Smithville
Kelly
Geneva
Taltton
AAA Announces New Four Year Cotton Adjustment Program
The article outlines a four year cotton adjustment program with changes to simplify and decentralize administration. Key points include a 44 500 000 acre national base, state and county allocations, a 10 percent hold for county adjustments, and producer driven base acreage with reviews by state boards. The 1986 minimum adjustment is 80 percent below base, with options to adjust setbacks in 1984 1985 and future years.
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Dea
C. Daniel
Mr. Daniel
State Cotton Board
Proucers
State Cotton Boards
AAA
Spe
Local Farmers Invited To Credit Association Meeting At Thomaston
Farmers across Upson Monroe Pike Lamar and Taylor counties are invited to the Thomaston Production Credit Association annual meeting in Thomaston courthouse at 10 a m on January 18. Secretary Riley Summers notes loans totaling 160000 and outlines stock ownership, low financing costs, and member reporting duties for the year. The invite urges non stockholders to attend to learn about cooperative credit and service. Officers listed include A S Kersey president L A Mallory vice president J I Harden director J Milner director W H J Butler director Riley Summers secretary treasurer.
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Thomaston Production Credit Association
Thomaston
Court House
Riley Summers
Thomaston Association
Upson
Monroe
Pike
Lamar
Taylor
Summers
Kersey
City Tax Payers Urged to Pay Before Date Closes Books
Those who have not already done so are urged to call at my office and pay their City Taxes before 20 as the books will close at that time and additional costs for collection will be added after that date. H. J. Porter, Clerk, City of Butler.
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H. J. Porter
City of
Butler
Ellaville Starts Day Lighting With Christmas Park Display
Ellaville Georgia begins a historic day lighting project at the park at the junction of U S Highway 19 and State Route 26. 250 colored lights decorate the park circle with lighted trees at each end and live trees on home lawns expected to be lit. Garden Club and mayor approved the plan. C C McNeal donated installation. prizes for best outdoor lights expected to be offered again. last year Mr and Mrs C C McNeal won first prize.
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Elaville
Ellaville
H. F. Dixon
Garden Club
C. C. McNeal
Local politics viewed as rising issue in county
Herald reports a shift from talk to action as county politics move toward spring primaries. Current officials are expected to seek another term while several prominent citizens contemplate runs for three key offices, with surprises anticipated before the April May primary season.
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the Herald
Court House
L. T. Peed
Thelmon Jarrell
R. P. McGuffin
G. A. Roberts
W. T. Austin
Two Men Injured In Sideswipe On No 3 Near Americus
Two men suffered pinful but not serious injuries when a car loaded with mules sideswiped another vehicle on the Muckassee creek bridge on U S Highway 19 near Americus. Driver T Brewer, a tractor operator for the Americus soil erosion project, sustained two fractured ribs and arm injuries. passenger Travis Elder of Monticello Ga received facial and body injuries. The other truck did not stop.
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Muckassee Creekbridge
U. S. Highway No. 19
Americus
T. Brewer
Travis Elder
Monticello
Remittance Call for Herald Subscription
A brief appeal urges readers to call by or mail remittance for their Herald subscription account, expressing appreciation for timely payment.
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The
Herald
Tragedy in Mauk Sparks Murder Mystery Probe
Taylor and Marion counties probe the death of George Bell a respected Mauk resident investigators think he was murdered before his body was burned neighbors found the charred remains and coroner's jury may soon hear warrants and arrests. Names withheld to avoid jeopardizing the case as officials pursue leads and potential suspects who fled the area.
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Taylor
Marion
George Bell
Mauk
Sree
Bell
Shrubbery Planting Fever Takes Over Butler City
A widespread shrubbery planting boom sweeps Butler as homeowners and booted dealers showcase choicest ever varieties. Winter green coats enhance homes drawing locals and hundreds of tourists daily while attention shifts to Rep. Emory Parr’s brick bungalow out north.
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Butler
Taylor County
General Assembly
Emory Parr
Anne Halley Wins First Prize At Manchester Theater
Nine year old Anne Halley daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Halley of Reynolds won first prize in the amateur night contest at President Theater Manchester. The event drew a full house with a close race decided by audience applause. The theater urged a return engagement and a friend of President Roosevelt suggested she might be chosen to perform for him during his March visit to the Little White House.
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Little Anne Halley
A. M. Halley
Reynolds
President Theater
Manchester
Anne
Manchester Theater Plate
Roosevelt
White House
Box Supper and Pageant at Central December 19
Central school hosts box supper and Christmas pageant on December 19. Pupils present a pageant for community, with a beauty contest winner to be announced. Public welcome. editorial note encourages attendance and participation.
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Central
Phe
Chm
Hearts and Blossoms presented tonight at Butler school
The comic operetta "Hearts and Blossoms" in two acts will be staged at the Butler school auditorium this evening at 7 30. The venue will be heated and the public is invited to attend.
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Butler School
Butler Merchants Ready For Brisk Christmas Trade
Butler merchants prepare for the Christmas shopping rush with stocked stores offering gifts for all budgets. Shops advertise wide selections from crepes and laces to toiletries lingerie hosiery and fashionable neckties promising prompt courteous service and value to satisfy both hard to please and easy buyers during the festive season.
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Butler
Santa Claus
Santa Claus Now Enroute To Butler
The Butler Herald notes Santa Claus arriving by airplane from the North Pole to the Herald Airport in Butler Georgia. He will stay through Christmas and asks boys and girls to send letters by December 17 detailing their year at home and school. He promises toys and treats not for sale and will publish letters before delivering gifts.
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Butler Herald
Butler
North Pole
Alaska
Herald
Mas
Taylor County Cotton Ginned Dec 1 1935 Leads 1984 Crop
Nine thousand six hundred eighty eight bales of cotton were ginned in Taylor County prior to December 1, 1935 from the 1985 crop, compared with seven thousand five hundred twenty six bales ginned by December 1, 1934, reflecting higher 1985 ginnings.
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Taylor County
Milk cow for sale and city tax payment note
Milk cow for sale in Reynolds Georgia described as Jersey and English cross with high butter yield. Tax deadline December 20 for Reynolds city tax with late charges to follow. Clerk H J Porter urges payment at once to avoid extra costs.
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Jersey
A.J. Payne
Reynolds
Veteran’s Body Found In Woods Near Home In Georgia
Henry Grady Thompson, 42, a World War II veteran, was found dead in dense woods about a mile from his Canons home after a Friday departure to visit a neighbor. Officials say heart attack suspected. no foul play detected. Thompson served 22 months with the 326th Infantry, 82nd Division in France. Funeral conducted by Rev W J Childree with American Legion Post 181 pallbearers present.
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Henry Grady Thompson
Bethlehem Cemetery
Canons
Thompson
326Th
France
Thomas
Mariella Ann Joiner Thompson
Messia E. P. Hi
Robert Hall
Terrell Waters
Newsome
RL. Bel
8. F. Jinks
G. H.goddard
Three-Act Play Coming to Cross Reads Taylor Mill
Local talent presents a three act comedy at the Cross Reads Taylor Mill auditorium on December 14. Tickets 10c and 16c. doors open for an evening of laughs as Aunt Jerushy Lottie Windham Uncle Hiram Fish and a cast of neighbors bring a lively family farce to the stage.
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Taylor Mill
Eve Diatly
Jerushy
Lottie Windham
Hiram Fish
Dudley Harris Elder Snuffles
Paul Hollis
Stella Snapper
Helen Bone
Reene de Beene
Erma Taunton
Eleie Barker
Una Taunton Mr. Barker
Leonard Windham
Rural Mail Carrier Takes Needed Rest Under Doctor's Order
Mr F A Feed longtime rural mail carrier is on light duties after illness. His absence has required a substitute, Pred A Peed Die, to handle patrons during the week as his condition improves. Local statements express wishes for Mr Feed's speedy recovery.
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F. A
Stoffice
R. Son of Oe Regular Carrier, ‘Pleads of Mr. Peed
Butler Methodist Church Invites Worship Next Sunday
Butler Methodist Church invites residents to Sunday services starting at 10 a m with league at 11 a m and an evening service at 7 p m. Pastor W E Hightower urges attendance as an inspiration to the congregation.
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Butler Methodist Church
W. E. Hightower
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Grand Theatre
Reynolds, Georgia
Kentucky
Will Rogers
Credit Association
Anne Halley
Manchester Theater
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