Georgia Gets Public Funds For Colleges
Atlanta December 16 The Public Works Administration has allocated 3 69 565 to the regents of the University System of Georgia to build and repair facilities at state higher education institutions. Construction will spread statewide and begin in 60 to 80 days after contracts and bids are arranged. Chancellor Philip Weltner hailed the approval as the largest building program in state history and a step toward an integrated higher education system. The total program 8 569 565 includes a federal grant of 7 565 and a 2 612 000 loan repayable over 30 years secured by school revenues.
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Atlanta
Public Works Administration
Regents
University System of Georgia
Philip Weltner
University System
State Public Works Advisory Board
PWA
Washington
Georgia
Board of Regents
Local Projects Approved By State CWA Board
The State CWA Board approved numerous local drainage and beautification projects. Foremen were added at various hourly rates across ponds and schools including Ingram pond, Patsalaga creek, Montford pond, Nelson pond, and James pond, with totals ranging from about 196 to 5,200 dollars, and several labor provisions and material requirements noted.
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CWA
Parks Pond
Malaria Pond
Mutler
Ingram Pond
Patsalaga Creek
Montford Pond
Malaria
Nelgon] Pond
Powell’s Pond
Reynolds School
Byrd Pond
Muddy Branch
Butler School
James Pond
Anthony Pond
Old Neisler Pond
Davis Pond
Dural
Taylor County
Notice to Contributors Flint River Bridge Fund
Contributors who gave cash toward the Flint River Bridge on No 8 Highway are advised a petition has been filed with Governor Talmadge. He assured prompt action by the State Highway Board on the legality of refunding cash contributions.
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Flint River
No. 8
Talmadge
State Highway Board
Mrs H P Wallace Improving After Illness
Mrs P Wallace is recovering after a serious illness, with friends eager for news of her condition. The report notes she is on the road to recovery, reflecting a positive development in the local column.
New Residence Nearing Completion At Anglin bungalow
A new residence in Anglin draws attention as completion nears for a bungalow project associated with Mr Wee Azan. The modest structure is described by local sources as a notable recent build in the neighborhood.
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Wee Azan
Encom
Convention Postponed Due to Measles Epidemic At Cross Roads
On account of a measles outbreak in the community the sidlers convention planned for next Friday evening at Cross Roads school building has been postponed until a later date when sufficient notice will be given.
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Cross Roads
Notes From Warminded Pessimist On Camp Training
A war wary column rails at the belief that 250000 national camp youths are being trained for war. It argues their real focus is practical forest work and life skills. The piece praises reforestation camp education and President Roosevelts plan to extend the camps. It mocks inflation talk while urging practical programs and a 21st Amendment alignment.
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Maulmeno
Roosevelt
Aimpa
Congress
District Stewards Are Entertained in Columbus District
Following a district stewards meeting of the Columbus district South Georgia Conference at the district parsonage in Columbus, Mrs. L A Harrell hosted about twenty five attendees with a pre Christmas dinner. The editor of this paper also returns thanks for his share in the event.
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Columbus
South Georgia
L. A. Harrell
Ofihe
Christmas Carols at Butler Baptist Church Program
No preaching service Sunday morning at Butler Baptist church. Sunday night the Lottie Moon W.M. Circle will present a Christmas program with carols and readings.
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Butler Baptist Church
Lottie Moon
National Re Employment Office Opens Here With Hodges Manager
National Re Employment Office opened in Taylor county. E P Hodges named manager announces private and government backed service for unemployed residents seeking jobs in agriculture and other fields. Office invites citizens to call and discuss employment needs.
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National Re-Employment
E. P. Hodges
Taylor
Butler
Taylor County
National
Robbers Hit Frank Gray's Store At McCants Mill Route 8
Robbers broke into the Frank Gray store at McCants Mill on Route 8 and carried off several hundred dollars worth of merchandise. This marks a second similar loss Gray has suffered in the past year. Entry was gained through a back door panel large enough for a hand to reach inside and remove the latch.
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Frank Gray
McCants Mill
Route 8
Gray
Mrs Montgomery Undergoes Serious Appendix Operation
Mrs R C Montgomery wife of a Butler physician was carried to Wesley Memorial Hospital Atlanta early Tuesday for a serious appendix operation which was successfully performed and her condition is satisfactory to physicians and loved ones.
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R. C. Montgomery
Wesley Memorial Hospital
Atlanta
Death of Miss Sarah Murray in Schley County
Miss Sarah Murray of Concord community Schley County died Saturday afternoon. She was a sister of the late Hitler J. Murr ay and Dr. S. A. Murray and D R Murray, all of Schley County.
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Sarah Murray
Concord
Schley County
Hitler J. M
5. A. Muray
D.R. Murray
Beautiful and Well Spent Life Brought to Close In Passing
Miss Caroline Howard Neisler known as Miss Caddie died Thursday night after a four year illness. Born September 18 1889 in Athens she lived 94 years and 3 months in the county. A Methodist active in church and civic work she led in U D G Eastern Star and other groups. Funeral rites were held at the Methodist church with Rev Hightower and Rev Shel officiating and interment in the city cemetery. Pallbearers were all male Neisler relatives and sisters include Mrs Harris Riley Mitchell of Nocona Texas and Butler residents.
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Caroline Howard Neisler
Miss Neisler
Chanter U. D. G
Fastern Star
Hugh Mitchell Neisler
Athens
Methodist Church
Methodist ‘Church
Messrs
J. H
H. B. Neisler
Hamp
H. H
H. L. Riley
Howards Brothers
Sara Harris
Julian Riley
Butler
B. L Mitchell
Nocona
Texas
Diversification Pays Do It With Not Any Fruit Trees
A brief ad style notice urging diversification in agriculture and directing readers to Pe Worth Nurseries in Cairo for supplies. The fragmentary text emphasizes avoiding fruit trees and seeking full offerings from the Cairo nursery.
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Wight
Cairo
County Agents Retained Another Year In Taylor County
The County Commissioners commend themselves for retaining G. G. Daniel as County Agent and Leonora Anderson as Home Demonstration Agent for another year. Daniel succeeds W. A. Lundy and has provided satisfactory service recently, while Anderson’s valued Home Demonstration work continues to be indispensable.
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Senate
Taylor County
G. G. Daniel
W. A. Lundy
Leonora Anderson
Pickpockets Active During Butler Route Three Parade
During Governor Talmadge’s Route Three motorcade in Butler, pickpockets worked the crowd near the speaker’s stand. Reported losses include Rev. John Locke 25 dollars, T. A. Shoupe 15.75, Andrew Grane 6.76, and Dock Byers 7 dollars, with similar incidents at Thomaston.
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Talmadge
Butler
Capital
John Locke
T. A. Shoupe
Andrew Grane
Dock Byers
Thomaston
Unemployed Teachers In Taylor County Given Aid
Taylor county has been rated among 90 counties in Georgia to receive additional teachers for crowded schools. The plan provides employment for at least three teachers from the list of the unemployed, with salaries funded by relief funds on the same scale as regularly employed workers in similar roles.
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Taylor County
Georgia
Christmas Tree Event At Camp Next Sunday
Community children of the GC C. C. Camp will gather for a Christmas tree event sponsored by camp officials. Invitations were sent to 75 children with elaborate preparations planned for their entertainment and remembrance.
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GC. C.C
Henry Jones Dies After Car Wreck
Henry A. Jones twenty six died at a local hospital from injuries after a car crash between Henderson and Montezuma. Jones from Reynolds was returning from a Dublin visit with friend Charles Ricks when the vehicle wrecked. He is survived by his parents two sisters and a brother. Funeral and interment were in Reynolds.
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Macon
Henry A. Jones
Henderson
Montezuma
Hart
Reynolds
Dublin
Mr Jones
Ricks
Mr. Jones
Macon County
Lucille Carter
Lonnie Jones
Death of Hon Benson Maxwell of Talbotton
Talbotton mourns the death of Hon Benson Maxwell at age 66 after a brief illness from pneumonia. He served 19 years as Talbot County Superior Court clerk and was a civic leader and loyal Mason. Survived by niece Miss Martha Maxwell and brothers G. S. and T. J. Maxwell, funeral held at the family cemetery near Centerville with Rev J W Womble officiating.
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Talbotton
Benson Maxwell
Daumonia
Maxwell
Talbot County
Superior Court
Mt. Olive
Mrs H G Cooper Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Maggie Cooper widow of H G Cooper of Rupert died Thursday December 14 at 1 oclock pm after a three year illness. Born October 8 1849 she was 84 turning 85. She moved to this county from Webster county in 1590 and was married February 1 1871. She joined the Methodist church early and leaves thirteen children, fifty two grandchildren and forty one great grandchildren. Funeral and burial at Sand Bethel cemetery with Rev R A Lawhorn presiding.
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Maggie Cooper
H. G. Cooper
Rupert
Oxlock P.m
Cooper
Webster County
Eee
Margaret Elizabeth Raborn
J. J. Royborn
Abbevile
D. C
Georgia
Messrs J. Wi J, T
B.C and
B. L. Cobner
OC. C. Cooper
Butler
H. Lb. Wilechar
A. J. Lovke
Thomaston
EF. W. Cooper
J. L. Hannon
Messrs Ridward- Williamson
Ran
John R
Julian
Clyde Cooper
Alvin Cooper
Hugh Locke
R. A. Lawhorn
Measles Close Butler School Suspension Ends Soon
An epidemic of measles in Butler and vicinity forced the local school to suspend Friday last and plan to resume Monday January first, affecting students and staff during the outbreak.
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Butler
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Sumter County
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Astlanta Journal
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Florida
Butler, Ga
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