New execution date set for Tillman E Davis
The Alabama Supreme Court affirmed the Covington County death sentence for Tillman E. Davis for poisoning his wife Cassie Lee Davis on Feb 27 1980. The court fixed Feb 6 1981 as his date of execution after a four day trial and insanity defense. Davis 22, had two marriages and was married to Helms at Florala.
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Florala News
Supreme Court of Alabama
Tillman E. Davis
Covington County
Cassie Lee (Helms) Davis
Circuit Court
Davis
Supreme Court
Cassie Lee Helms
J. Hi. Helm
Lunsford Named Sumter Health Officer for Next Year
Americus Ga December 17 Dr Guy Lunsford current Crisp county health officer has been named Sumter county health officer for next year He will start January 1 in Americus duties Dr W H Houston in the office Shindtobd a well known medical man was recommended by the state board of health and commissioners He and his family will reside in Americus Dr Lunsford is brother of Col J R Lunsford Reynolds and is highly regarded in this region
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Americus
Guy Lunsford
Crisp County
Sumter County
W. H. Houston
Shindtobd
State Board of Health
Pay Checks Sent to Schools of the State
Christmas pay checks totaling 197433.74 were mailed to Georgia counties by the state school department. State Superintendent L Duggan said this was the final December payment for the year and a compilation of county allocations would be released soon. The funds come from a portion of the gasoline tax.
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Atlanta
L. Duggan
Retired Pastor Slain at Sparta Described as Motive Mystery
In Sparta Georgia on December 14 Rev Wood allegedly shot at his Wood home after an evening gathering. Sheriff James M Jackson reported no arrests yet as investigators seek motive amid reports of a shooting by a black assailant using a shotgun. Local inquiries continue into the Beulah area incident that ended the life of the pastor.
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Marta
Wook
Oleae
Snjun
Sparta
Beulah
Wood
Mr. Wood
James M. Jackson
Harris Party Leader in Money Committee
Washington December 18 Senator King of North Carolina dies in Washington leaving Senator Georgia as the highest ranking Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Committee This succession would assure the Georgia funder would chair if the Democrats organize the next Senate Governor Max Gardner of North Carolina expected to appoint a Democrat to the vacancy The new senator will serve until a successor is chosen in the national elections
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Uhington
Washington
King
Overman
North Septtember
Ws N
Georgia
Senate
Maxardner
North Carolina
State's Financial Problem Referred to Legislature
Governor Hardman issued a proclamation calling a special session of the Georgia general assembly on January 6 to address a mounting financial crisis. He cited unpaid appropriations totaling over 4.13 million and an estimated 2.04 million deficit for 1928-29, stressing the need to protect wards and state services. The statement warned that schools and state care facilities might close without funding and highlighted the 5,000 dependents relying on state care.
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L. G. Hardman
Georgia
General Assembly
Hardman
Richard B. Russell, Jr
Georgia Highway Board Plans Use of Federal Aid Funds
Georgia's share of a 380 million dollar aid bill, about 3 million, will be used to advance east and west highways and to finish north and south trunk routes. Chairman J W Barnett said funds are a loan requiring a dollar-for-dollar state match within five years after 1988, intended to relieve unemployment.
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Atlanta
J. W. Barnett
State Highway Commission
South Georgia
Highway Board
Congress
Georgia
Ashington
Barnett
County and City Tax Books Nearing Closing Saturday
Tax Collector G A Roberts and City Clerk Adams urge Taylor county and Butler residents to pay 1930 taxes before Saturday when books close. After closing, files will be issued against all uncollected taxes, a step they regret.
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G. A. Roberts
Adams
Taylor County
Butler
Christmas Program At Butler High School
Visitors are invited to a Christmas program at Butler High School Friday morning December 19 at 8 45. Patrons and friends of the Muse Department are especially welcome to attend.
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Butler ‘High School
Muse Department
Burglars Held After Ft. Valley Store Thefts
Sheriff Briggs Fagan of Peach county reports the arrest of Charlie Mitchell and Marvin Stanley two Macon men for burglaries at several Ft. Valley area stores. The pair confessed after authorities recovered large quantities of goods, with one George Anderson property hit twice in a week.
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Ft. Valley
Briggs Fagan
Peach County
Charlie Mitchell
Marvin ‘Stanley
Macon
George Anderson Place
Lost Setter Lady Seeks Return for Reward at Herald
A medium size brown and white female setter named Lady is missing. A liberal reward is offered for her return, with details available at the Herald office.
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Cal
Herald Office
Son of Macon Co Officer Kills Negro Attacker
News from Reynolds reportsNelse Dates a Macon county Black man was shot and killed after attacking county officer Will Chambliss during a bond discussion. Chambliss son fired three times, the Black man died shortly after.
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SON OF Macon CO
Reynolds
Nelse Dates
Macon County
Will Chambliss
Ideal
Daniel
Garden Valley
Bond
Monahan Freed by Sumter Jury in Murder Case
Americus Georgia reports Dee 16 year old John Monahan Jr. acquitted by a Sumter County jury after only 28 minutes deliberation in the murder case tied to RE M Hobbs. Defense centered on the accused's denial of knowledge of the crime while the trial featured testimony late in the afternoon and closing arguments by Solicitor General Hollis Fort Lawton LeSuer for the defense J A Hixson for the court and Felton of Montezuma for the state.
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Americus
Dee
John Monahan, Jr
Sumter
Papery Court
RE. M. Hobbs
Hollis Fort
Lawton LeSuer
J. A. Hixson
Felton of
Montezuma
Five men sentenced in Albany bombing case
Albany Georgia December 16 five men received prison terms ranging from one to ten years after entering pleas to lesser charges connected to the bombing of J A Berrys out rate barbershop in Albany. Eugene Mims Charley McDowell Casper Vinson and Harry McDowell were sentenced to three to ten years. Philmon was given twelve months and Mrs Nancy Williams stood mute on a plea of not guilty her case set for March trial.
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Albany
Somedau
Wemen
Nancy Wiliams
Engrges
R. 8
Short
Ugene Mims
Charley McDowell
Vienna
Casper. Vinson
J. A. Berry
George Philmon
Philmon
Harry McDowell
Vinson
Young -McDowell
Williams
Gardner
Short Court Clears Seven Defendants in County Sessions
Seven defendants pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges before Judge C. I. McLaughlin in a county court session on Monday. Sentences ranged from three to twelve months. The day also included charter grant to the American Legion Post at Butler, January chamber motions, and jurors for the April 1981 term. Judge McLaughlin commended county citizens and officials for tax rate adjustments in 1980.
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C. I. McLaughlin
J. B. Proctor
C. B.cleveland
Paul Gooch
Ben Reliford
Illie Dandy
R. C. Jones
Id Charlie
American Legion
Butler
Chambers
Columbus
Jo McLaughlin
Richland Girl's Young Husband in Columbus Jail on Thief Charge
Miss Margaret Wall of Richland, 21, famed as Georgia's youngest practicing attorney, is separated from her husband W. J. Crooks in Columbus City Jail. Crooks, held for New York and Pennsylvania authorities, is charged with theft of an expensive automobile in Olean, and faces debt-related bail jumping charges in Pennsylvania.
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Columbus
Margaret Wall
Richland
Wall
Georgia
W. J. Crooks
New York
Pennsylvania
Missal
Crooks
Miss Wall
Colum. ‘Yus
Olean
N. Y
Pennyvania
University of Georgia Law School
Webster County
New Pastor Makes Friends in Folkston
The Charlton County Herald notes Rev. H. C. Griffin arrives from the Folkston district to lead the local Methodist church for the year. A large gathering greets him, with members of the Baptist faith also attending, and Griffin pledges to serve the community and minister to its needs. The congregation welcomes him and expects good outcomes.
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H. C.griffin
Folkston
Methodist Church
H. C. Griffin
Griffin
Methodist Services Invite Congregation for Lay Leader Address
Col. G. C. Robinson, district lay leader of the Columbus district, is invited to speak at the Methodist church next Sunday at 11 oclock on church activities from the laymans viewpoint. Rev. J. A. Cook, the new pastor, will preach at the evening hour. The public is cordially invited to attend both services.
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Col
G. C. Robinson
Columbus
Methodist Church
J. A. Cook
Will Peach
Publ Ic
Dr J R Jordan Injured In Local Auto Crash
Friends of Dr J R Jordan of Ellayille report serious injuries from a morning automobile crash near his home city. He is said to be improving nicely.
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J. R. Jordan
Ellayille
Meeting Called by Columbus District Elder for Coal Delivery
Rev L A Harrell presiding elder of the Columbus district calls a stewards meeting and church lay leaders for January 1 in Columbus. Car of Blue Gem Coal to arrive with orders for delivery tomorrow in Columbus district. BE, E, JARRELL.
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L. A. Harrell
Columbus
Jarrell
Herald Urges Early Submissions For Christmas Week
The Herald announces an adjusted publication date due to Christmas Day aligning with the usual issue day. Readers and contributors are asked to submit news, county correspondence, and ads one day earlier than usual for the Christmas week edition. The paper thanks loyal correspondents and expresses readiness to serve.
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Herald
Sleeked Trees and Wires Weakened by Sleet Ice
In a communities awakening to a frosted landscape, trees bent under ice and wires sagged from sleet. A prior rain and strong NW wind cooled quickly, dropping temperatures and leaving a wintry scene evident across streets and utilities.
New Officers to Be Installed at Pickling Lodge No 129
December 29 installation set for Pickling Lodge No 129 F and A M with festival supper. Past Grand Master J P Bowdoin will attend to deliver the address. Members, families and widows urged to attend and bring baskets. New officers include Charles R Brown master, M R Williamson senior warden, J M Austin junior warden, F Y A Peed secretary, C W Farm treasurer, W W Douglas treasurer.
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Charles R. Brown
M. R. Williamson
J. M. Austin
Swarden
FY A. Peed
C. W
W. W. Dougls
Christmas Rush at Local Postoffice Urges Early Mailing
Preparations for handling Christmas mail are underway at the postoffice. Postmaster Bazemore urges early mailing to ensure prompt delivery as mail volume is expected to rise about two hundred percent. Special delivery can guarantee Christmas day delivery if mailed on time, with valuables registered or insured.
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Bazemore
Postoffice Department
Taylor County Medical Society Annual Session Opens
The Taylor County Medical Society met in annual session with Dr W W Edwards presiding. Dinner preceded a two hour scientific program. Attending visiting physicians included Harrol Hinton Corn and Ridley of Macon and Johnson and Girard of Roberta. New business was arranged for the ensuing year.
Important meeting of Fickling Masonic Lodge tonight
Fickling Masonic Lodge calls an urgent full attendance meeting tonight. Members are urged to attend and visiting Masons are welcome.
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Fickling Masonic Lodge
Illness of Mr C C Brown Regrets Howard Friends
News of the critical illness of Mr. C. C. Brown of Howard will be a source of regret to his many friends.
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C. C. Brown
Howard
Beloved City Hit by Knife Attack at Local Basketball Event
Walter Jarrell suffered a serious knife wound from above his right eye to his jaw during a Friday night altercation at the indoor basketball club. He is slowly improving at home after surgery. doctors fear possible loss of sight in the right eye. Suspect G L Walden, a prominent local figure, was arrested and is bound over for Taylor Superior Court on $500 bond.
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Walter Jarrell
A. J. Jarrell
Butler Girl Honored Two Years As Music Pupil
The Theodore Presser Company of Philadelphia offers a scholarship for music pupils. Recipients this year include Misses Marie Garrett Butler Nellie Sumner Adrian Helen Thompson Swainsboro Mary Williams Rochelle and Frances Muse Atlanta. Marie Garrett and Nellie Sumner won the scholarship, repeating from last year.
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Theodore Presser Music Company
Philadelphia
Our Deep Gratitude After Fire Destroys Home
Dr. and Mrs. Eli Garrett and Mildred and Marie Garrett thank friends and the Missionary Society of the M E Church for kindness and gifts after their home was destroyed by a recent fire. They note support at the church meeting place a week after the incident and wish blessings on all who helped.
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The
Missionary Society
Sesson
Mary Beetfeed
M. E
Fite
Eli Garrett
Mildred
Marie Garrett
Dentist Eli Garrett Reopens Office After Fire
Eli Garrett announces reopening with refurbished equipment and full supplies in the Masonic Building. He invites former patients to continue patronage and extend thanks for past support.
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Masonic
Eli Garrett
Anglin Reassumes Butler City Marshal Post
At a night session the Butler City Council accepted the resignation of City Marshal J G Driskell and approved W A Anglin for the position. Anglin took the oath and assumed duties Tuesday, bringing prior term experience and a reputation for street supervision and keeping vacant property clean.
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Butler
J. G. Driskell
W. A. Anglin
Anglin
Driskell
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P. C. Rowell
Central Railroad
Harris
Georgia Highway Board
Monahan
Charlton County /Herald
Dr. Bowdoin
P.G. M
Taylor County Medical Society
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