Georgia News Roundup Highlights Local Elections and Tragedies
Georgia brief covers Chas. H. Childs reelected to Tifton City Commission. Uncle Mack Gardner dies near 106. state employment figures show 68 192 jobs placed. a Gwinnett murder leads to death sentence for Weigbert Barker. coastal highway crash kills two, injures one. multiple resignations and retirements in state churches and RFC Counsel reappointment. Navy training completion for Chas W Taylor Jr. increased violence toll and various accidental deaths. taxicab strike in Savannah. convention dates for Rural Letter Carriers. personal injury suit in Columbus. Vidalia Christmas firecracker accident. witness testimony in murder case. bond granted for St Simons operators in bond hearing.
Taylor County 4-H elects new officers and sets 1989 work plan
The Taylor County 4-H Club Council met Tuesday December 6 to approve the 1989 program of work and elect new officers. Officers include President Mrs. J. Locke Butler First VP Mrs. Floyd Jarrell Butler Second VP Mrs. Lillian McGinty Rupert Sec and Treas Mrs. Gorman Jarrell Butler. Project chairs cover Gardening, Poultry, Nutrition, Food Preservation, Home Improvement, Clothing, Marketing and more with reporters and leaders named across Butler Rupert Reynolds Char ing Mauk and other towns. The rally day contest March 7 will select top entries from each club to advance to Tifton.
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Taylor County
Tifton
Floyd Jarrell
Butler
Florence Wainwright
Terrell Robbins
Wesley
D. B. Byrd
Reynolds
Crowell
Ruth Wilson
Glover
Hattie Walker
Mauk
Ida White
White Water
Cleatus Hill
Charing
Taylor County Receives Large Surplus Commodities
A report by J. Harry Hurst shows Taylor County needy families received surplus commodities worth 1610.63 and clothing valued at 407.25 in October 1938. Clothing comes from WPA sewing rooms in Butler and Reynolds, while federal Surplus Commodities Corporation purchases occur during price depressions to aid those unable to buy food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Harry Hurst
State Department of Public Welfare
Taylor County
County Welfare Department
Butler and Reynolds
WPA
Federal
Surplus Commodities Corporation
Official Ousts Stewart County Commissioner in Lumpkin
Judge W M Harper of the Southwestern Circuit signed an order ousting C M Davis from the Stewart County board. Ordinary W J Phillips was named to replace Davis until an election can be called. Two grand juries urged removal over alleged negligence in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
W. M. Harper
Southwestern Circuit
C. M. Davis
Board of Commissioners of
Stewart County
Lumpkin
W. J. Phillips
Mr. Davis
Two Honored At Southwestern College
Americus Ga Dec 18 Sigma Lambda honorary society at Georgia Southwestern College elected James Andrews of Leesburg and Breeden Argo of Americus to membership. Original members include Alva Bazemore Butler Marie Gyles Ochlocknee and Hugh Carter Plains. Andrews is student body president and Argo is editor of the Sou'western.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Sigma Lambda
Georgia Southwetern College
James Andrews
Leesburg
Breeden Argo
Alva Bazemore
Butler
Marie Gyles
Ochlochnee
Hugh Carter
Plains
Andrews
Argo
Family Fired On By State Troopers
Zebulon Georgia December 18 State Senator M L Dunn Jr publicizes a protest to the Department of Public Safety over highway patrolmen stopping an automobile near Williamson on Sunday during a search for an escaped convict Cra ton and his family were fired on by patrolmen Dunn calls the actions uncalled for a disgrace to the state and a violation of the law
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zebulon
M. L. Dunn, Jr
Department of Public Safety
Williamson
J. C. Craton
World Cotton Supply Pointing to New High
The 1938-39 world supply of commercial cotton, by late October, is expected at about 51.4 million bales, up three percent from last season’s record and 29 percent above the 10-year average. Carry-over on Aug 1, 1938 stood at 23.1 million bales, 934 million more than a year earlier and 434 million above the 1932 peak, though gains are offset by a smaller U.S. crop and lower foreign production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
United States
Doerun Editor Accepts Defeat in Cheery Mood
Doerun Ga December 11 W H Garrett editor of the Doerun Courier conceded defeat in a city council race and in his own paper. He had predicted no win and noted he had lost 12 prior races. He said the loss helps subscriptions and advertising for his Christmas issue and would press on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doerun
W. H. Garrett
Garrett
Doerun Courier
Courier
Wife of Woodbury mayor dies in accidental poisoning
In Woodbury Georgia on Friday night, Mrs. Arthur D. Jones 36, welfare director of Meriwether County, died after her husband poured a drink from a bottle he believed held gin but contained cleaning fluid. Sheriff C. H. Collier called it a tragedy of the worst sort and said no charges will be filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury
Arthur D. Jones
C. H. Collier
Collier
Governor Rivers Rejects Plan to Recess Georgia Legislature
Atlanta December reports say Governor Rivers dismissed talk of delaying the regular session to next summer. He insists on immediate revenue measures and will urge the General Assembly to begin the session in January after the ten day organizational period. He notes some lawmakers favored a recess but believes most are prepared to address state finances in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Governor Rivers
Georgia
Randal Evans
McDuffie County
General Assembly
Two Men Sought By Memphis Firm for Nearby Work
Organization axir Butler seeks two men aged 25 to 55 with their own car. Earnings estimated at 25 to 35 dollars weekly. Apply to A. L. Lewis care The J. R. Walking s Company Memphis Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axir Butler
Spplicans
A. L. Lewis
J. R. Walkings Company
Memphis
Tennessee
Fish and phosphorus claim debunked as brain food
The article argues that fish is not uniquely brain enhancing despite its phosphorus content. It cites Agassez and Bucher, notes Dumas and Pasteur connections, and quotes Dr Morris Fishbein saying no single food outshines others for brain health, emphasizing overall nourishment and blood health instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Agassez
Bucher
Agassez
Dumas
Pasteur
Morris Fishbein
Journal of the American Medical Association
Georgia club celebration honors pioneers and leaders
Mrs J D Beall and Mrs Z T Weaver attended a club event noting early members and leadership. The program featured talks by past presidents, including Mrs R A Hinton and Mrs Irene Whatley, plus Miss Melissa Ogburn and Mrs Albert M Hill, president of the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs. A Christmas Cantata directed by Mrs Edgar Whatley and a trophy announcement capped the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Beall
Z. T. Weaver
C. B. Marshall
Moore
Reynolds Club
Troy Whatley
R. A. Hinton
R. A. Hicks
Irene Whatley
Melissa Ogburn
Ogburn
Albert M. Hill
Georgia Federation of Women‘s Clubs
Hill
W. A. Wood
Ft. Valley Club
Maxwell Murray
Murray
Edgar Whatley
S. B. Liggin
Montezuma
B. W. Hinotn
Marion Hodges
F. M. Carson
F. A. Ricks
B. W. Hodges
E. P. Hodges
John Mims
Blanche Marshall
H. Joiner
Mra
Butler Friends Mourn H B Harrisons Death At Bluffton
Funeral services were held for H Bridges Harrison of Bluffton who died Friday en route home from an Atlanta hospital after illness. A longtime Bluffton postmaster and rural letter carrier, he was survived by his wife, his mother Mrs John Harrison, two children, four brothers and five sisters living in Alabama, Georgia and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Bridges Harrison
Bluffton
Fr Gdines
Harrison
Atlanta
Ft. Gaines
John Harrison
Earl Foster
Misa Katherine Harrison
W. F E. Harrison
Ross
Calvin Harrison
Birmingham
Ala
Luke Harrison
Damascus
H. T. Pritchett
Bluffto
John Webb
Americus
Ruth Webb
Bronwood
Coy Nobles
Richland
Perry Pritchett
RIAL DATE SET FOR MRS. KELLER
Talbotton, Dec. 10. Mrs. William Keller former Talbot county tax collector will be tried in late January at a reconvened Talbot County superior court session. She faces embezzlement charges totaling $9.00 from tax funds. audits were incomplete delaying the September term. she is free on bond and lives at Junction City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbotton
William Keller
Talbot County
Hubert Calhoun
Keller
Election Notice Taylor County Georgia State Senator Vacancy
Notice of December 25 1988 election in Taylor County for State Senator 28th District to fill the vacancy from Dudley Tauntons death. Voters must be qualified and voting precincts will follow election laws. Witness L T Peed Ordinary Taylor County Georgia with official seal December 6 1988.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Georgia
Dudley Taunton
L. T. Peed
Ordinary
Taylor County
Cochran Seeks State Senate Seat for Twenty third District
J T Cochran announces candidacy for State Senator in the Twenty third District. He pledges to work for the district and state, asks for citizen support, and notes the election date December 28 under general election rules. He signs respectfully, requesting votes from all counties in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Cochran
Butler Mayoral Bid Announces Candidacy
Owen D. Gorman announces re election bid for mayor of Butler in the city election set for January 14 1939. He seeks voters support and pledges faithful service if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Butler
Owen D. Gorman
Women’s Improvement Club Celebrates 25 Years of Progress
Clay Whatley notes a 25 year milestone for the Women’s Improvement Club founded in 1918. Mrs Howard Neisler kept the register while members assisted in entertaining including Mrs Clifford Whatley Mrs R L Bell Mrs N L Halley Mrs S F Sams and Mrs J E Ricks as the club marked its anniversary with a milestone celebration and commemorative efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Whatley
Howard Neisler
Clifford Whatley
R. L. Bell
N. L. Halley
S. F. Sams
J. E. Ricks
Woman‘s Improvement Club
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation Seeks Public Sale in 1938 Taylor County
Notice of foreclosure by Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation on behalf of the Land Bank Commissioner under the Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation Act. Irene Gray deed dated February 1 1934 secured by land in Taylor County Georgia described as 383.75 acres in districts 46 47 and 50 to be sold at public auction on the first Tuesday in January 1939 during legal hours at the county courthouse to satisfy the debt. Atty C B Marshall posted December 1 1938.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Land Bank Commissioner
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation
Congress
United States
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation Act
Irene Gray
Taylor County Superior Court
D, C, Strother
T, Gaultney
J, H. Neisler
Mus
Sallie Neisler
E. CG. Perkins
Superior Court
Sheriff's Sale of John Deere Tractor in Taylor County
The sheriff will sell on the first Tuesday in January 1989 the John Deere power motor serial 1926 presently held by M. T. Gaultney Jr. to satisfy a John Deere Plow Company judgment from Taylor County Superior Court. Sale is at the courthouse door in Taylor County between legal hours for cash to the highest bidder.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Court House
John Deere
M. T. Gaultney, Jr
John Deere” Plow Company
St. Louis
Superior Court
Fifa
Levy
J. M. Bone
Sheriff’s Sale In Taylor County January 1939
Sheriff J M Bone announces a public sale before the Taylor County courthouse to satisfy a fi fa for Corley Manufacturing Co. The property includes a 21 inch left hand Corley Junior ball bearing edger, two 14 inch inserted tooth saws, and a 50 foot by 6 inch endless belt. Property in possession of M T Gauffney. Sale notice dated December 6 1938.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Court House
Corley
M. T. Gauffney
Corley Manufacturing Company
M. J. Gaultney
Superior Court
Fife
J. JM. Bone
Year’s Support Filed for Susie McCartha in 1939 hearing
Susie McCartha has filed for twelve months support from the estate of the late Mance McCartha, deceased. The application will be heard before the Ordinary at the January term of the court, to be held on the first Monday in January 1939. Witness my hand and official signature this day in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Taylor County
Susie McCartha
Mance McCartha
Sale man killed in auto accident near Perry
Macon reports C. Ackis aged 58 of Thomaston was killed when his automobile overturned 12 miles southeast of Perry. Ackis a salesman for Alemite was thrown from the vehicle and suffered a skull fracture. His wife, severely shocked, was not injured.
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Macon
C. Ackis
Thomaston
Road
Perry
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Chas. H. Childs
L. S. Alfriend
Mack” Gardner
the Rock
Georgia State Employment Service
W. J. Abbott
Weigbert Barker
Norcross
Gwinnett Superior Court
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Ridgeland
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G. A. Briggs
Buena Vista and
Oglethorpe
First Baptist Church
Jackson
Muscogee Manufacturing Co
D. H. White
Columbus
H. H. Revell
Greenville
RFC
Revell
Chas, W. Taylor, Jr
Navy Hospital Corps School
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Calif
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Savannah
Transport Workers Union, Committee For Industrial Organization
Georgia Rural Letter Carriers Association and
Ladies Auxiliary
B.S. Sisk
Lexington
Imojean Dean
John Miller, Jr
Bleecker Ala
L. V. Moore
Buena Vista
Vidalia
Duck” Peteron
Raymond Carter
Fulton County Superior Court
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Gordon Knox
H.J
W. H. Cofer
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Chas. H.eLee
St. Simons
Knox
Home Industries
BE. A. Hollis
Cross Roads
Goman Jarrell
Central
Irma Summerour
Rupert
Southwestern
Madame de Stael
H.B. Harrison
Blufton
Mrs. Keller
Legal Advertsenat
Federal Farm
Atty-at-Law
Sherife’s Sale
Sheriff's Sale
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