Cotton farmers vote overwhelmingly to retain Cotton Act
Nationwide referendum on the Bankhead cotton production control shows strong support to continue the act. National totals: 976,908 for retention versus 90,984 against. Oklahoma only state below the required two-thirds. Georgia split, Meriwether county strongly in favor near 12 to 1, with various counties reporting clear majorities for continuation.
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Atlanta
Virginia
Texas
Bankhead
Oklahoma
Georgia
Eugene Talmadge
Aken
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Telfair County
A King Becomes Perry Postmaster
Otis A. King received instructions from Washington to take charge of the Perry post office. He assumed the role Tuesday, succeeding Mrs. Fred Bonner, who served as acting postmaster after her husband’s death. King, formerly city clerk, had already been delivering mail since F. Culler’s retirement, with Mr. Mosteller acting as substitute on the mail route until a permanent appointment.
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Otis A. King
Washington, D. C
Perry
Mr. King
Fred Bonner
King
F. Culler
Mosteller
Perry Home Journal
Taylor County Farmers Back Bankhead Cotton Bill
Taylor County farmers voted 997 in favor and 68 against the Bankhead Cotton Bill last Friday to total 1,065 ballots. District results show Carsonville 111 for 3 against, Austin 60 to 7, Potterville 47 to 10, Howard 38 to 11, Daviston 0 to 3, Cedar Creek 86 to 4, Reynolds 210 to 6, Panhandle 125 to 6, Butler 243 to 18, reflecting a strong statewide leaning. G C Daniel, Co Agt.
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Taylor County
Georgia
Carsonville
Austin
Potterville
Howard
Daviston
Cedar Creek
Reynolds
Panhandle
Butler
G. C. Daniel, Co, Agt
Pipe blast wounds son-in-law in Georgia incident
In Oglethorpe Georgia E E Coker and his son in law Fred Norris were busy killing hogs during a cold spell. While filling his pipe with loose tobacco from his pocket a cartridge exploded making the pipe disappear as if shot from a rifle. Norris received a minor facial wound and was treated locally. The pipe contained an empty shell and a bullet was missing.
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Oglethorpe, Ga
E. E. Coker
Fred Norris
Oglethorpe
Ellaville Men Are Promoted in War Department Action
Ellaville residents Dr. A. C. Kimble and William E. Gobble were promoted to First Lieutenant ranks in the Dental Corps Reserves and infantry respectively. The promotions follow completion of extended courses and a defined period of active duty, as per War Department communications from Washington.
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Ellaville
War Department
Washington, D. C
A. C. Kimble
Dental Corps
Wm. E. Gobble
Infantry
Proud Carsonville Woman to Celebrate 93rd Birthday
A Macon Telegraph feature profiles Mrs Martha Jane Riley of Carsonville, a longtime resident who plans a quiet birthday later this month. The piece recalls her youth, Carsonville’s decline, and memories of Isidor and Oscar Straus while noting her keen interest in politics and the era’s figures.
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Martha Jane Riley
Carsonville
Mrs Riley
Macon
Columbus
The
Telegraph
Riley
Nathan
Isador
Oscar Straus
America
Mrs. Riley
Mary
Lazarus Straus
Talbotton
Straus
Turkey
Theodore Roosevelt
France
Isadore Straus, Jr
Franklin Roosevelt
Don’t Let Fire Blight Your Christmas Is Our Plea To All
National Board of Fire Underwriters warns that Christmas hazards risk life and property. Emphasizes using only standard Underwriters Laboratories labeled electrical products and cords. Advises checking fuses plugs and sockets, avoiding nails, and supervising children with electrical toys to prevent fires.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Underwriters' Laboratories
Montezuma Landmark Burns To The Ground
Montezuma Ga Dec 14 One of Montezumas oldest landmarks the large two story apartment house owned by Jim Harris former city clerk burned to the ground at 230 am Firefighters and residents saved nearby homes The loss including furniture and clothes was estimated 5000 to 10000 and partially covered by insurance The house once seminary at Spaulding Ga moved to Montezuma by Harris Several residents were living there including Mr and Mrs W H Harris Charlie Adams Mr and Mrs Jack Haughabrook Mrs Alice Norris and Mr and Mrs J P Walker and family
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Montezuma
Jim Harris
Spaulding
Harris
Old Harris
W. H Harris
Charlie Adams
Jack Haughabrook
Alice Norris
J. P Walker
Local High School Boys Enter Essay Contest
Agricultural classes at Sutler High School join a Georgia state sponsored essay contest aimed at expanding study of rarer elements in crop production and animal nutrition. Division leaders note past success with twelve winners statewide and a Pelham high student securing first place.
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State
Sutler High School
Bel
Smith-huynes
Division of Agricultural Education of Georgia
Chilean Nitrate Educational Bureau, Inc
Bell
Joe Gandy
Pelham High School
Pelham
Georgia
Addis Kirksey Dies of Pneumonia at 20
Addis Kirksey a member of the CCC Camp at Andersonville died Tuesday from pneumonia after a week-long illness. Funeral services led by Eld. S JH McCorkle were held at Bethlehem Cemetery with his father R C Kirksey, Mt Visgah, and several siblings present. He had served with the CCC Camp since July 9 last.
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Eld. S
Addis
Negro Child Killed by Automobile Near Rupert on Route Three
A six year old black boy named L C Bate man was struck and killed Tuesday afternoon one mile south of Rupert on Route Three. The car was driven by Mr. Nichols a traveling salesman from Atlanta. Witnesses called the incident unavoidable and the boy died before medical examination in Butler.
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L C. Bateman
Rupert
Nichols
Atlanta
A Fain Elected Commander W C Davis Camp
Americus Ga December 17 W C Davis Camp No 16 United Spanish War Veterans elected officers led by A F Fain Butler as commander F A Peed senior vice commander M N Morgan Americus junior vice commander Henry C Stanfield Americus adjutant quartermaster Rev J S Grahl Americus chaplain C H Burke Americus trustee three years S D Furlow Americus trustee two years R A Nicholson Americus patriotic instructor Hiram Gaskins Fitzgerald historian E Fred Bone Butler officer of the day J M Peek Andersonville officer of the guard Spree Baldwin Reynolds quartermaster sergeant R J Busbee Reynolds color sergeant Asbury Dorman Cordele color sergeant Jesse Joiner Andersonville sergeant major
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Americus
W. C. Davis
United Spanish War Veterans
A. F. Fain
Butler
F. A. Peed
M. N. Morgan
Henry C. Stanfield
J. S. Grahl
C. H. Burke
S. D. Furlow
R. A. Nicholson
Hiram Gaskins
Fitzgerald
E. Fred Bone
J. M. Peek
Andersonville
Spree Baldwin
Reynolds
R. J. Busbee
Asbury Dorman
Cordele
Jesse Joiner
District FERA Offices Located At Ellaville
The 159 Georgia counties will be grouped into 31 districts effective Dec 21 for federal relief administration. Miss Gay and B Shepperson announced the plan which assigns district administrators and central headquarters while keeping county relief personnel in place. Division No 4 district No 18 supervised by R D Gay at Ellaville includes Chatta hoochee Marion Stewart Webster Taylor Schley Sumter Macon Peach Crawford counties.
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Georgia
Miss Gay
B. Shepperson
Friay
R. D. Gay
Ellaville
Crawford Counties
Gasoline Prices Return to Pre-War Levels
Gasoline prices rose five cents on Monday returning to the 28 cent top seen before the wartime price cuts. Major firms posted 28c for Ethyl, 21c for regular, and 20c for a third grade removed from retail during the low price period.
New York Shopping and Money Order Notice
At ten percent commission P. O. money orders only Pace desired bought if given details All bills rendered Purchases and difference in price sent Express C. O. D. Mrs. May Butler Vargason 58th Street New York City.
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May Butler Vargason
58Th Street
New York City
Trucker Collision Near Reynolds Claims One Life
A pair of loaded trucks collided three miles east of Reynolds near six p m Wednesday killing Jasper Lacy a 50 year old Mostezuma farmer and injuring R E Aultman Reynolds grocer and Macon tracer company partner in serious condition. Lacys funeral is planned near Montezuma while Aultman relaitions and local merchants are noted.
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ReynOlds
Macon County
R. E. Aultman
Macon
Oglethorpe
Jasper Lacy
Mostezuma
R. E Aultman
Reynolds Grocer
Aultman
J. A. Fountain
L. M. Doyer
Butler
T. L. Fountain
Occupancy of New School Building At Central
Celebration planned for Central school opening Friday evening December 21 at 6 30 featuring hot chicken supper cake walk a community Christmas tree beauty queen crowning and a musical program. Public invitation extended to all in the community.
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Central School
Turkey Shot Sponsored by Legion Club Saturday
The Butler American Rifle and Pistol Club will hold a shoot at Butler Saturday at 1 p.m. A 45 cent entry buys a chance to defray expenses. Participants may use their own rifle, but only .22 caliber ammunition will be furnished. Six or more turkeys will be awarded. Eligibility to participate is open.
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Butler American See Rifle and Pistol Club
Butler
Watkins Business Opportunity Seeks Ambitious Adults
Energetic adults over 21 with own car can start a Watkins Business with $25 weekly earnings to begin. Company funds responsible men. Write for nearest locality with full details to AT. Lewis, Care The R. Watkins Company, Memphia, Penn.
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Watkins
AT. Lewis
R. Watkins Company
Memphia
Penn
County tax books close December 20th
The county tax books close on December 20. If you have not yet paid your taxes, call by Perry Obert T. C. to settle before the deadline.
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Perry Oberts
T. C
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Roosevelt
Barriw County
R. B. Russell, Jr
Ware County
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DeKalb
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Talmadge
A. King
Dreizin S
O. Dreizin Butler
Martha Jane Rive
Susan Myrick
Addis Kirksey
C.C. C
W.C. Davis
SA War Vets
District Fera
New York
R. EK. Aultman
Legion Club
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