State Institutions Bequeathed Money by Judge Simmons
Arlington Dec. 17. Will filed in Barry county Probate Court grants Emory University Atlanta Andrew College Cuthbert and Asbury College Wilmore Ky $1000 each. Oxphana Home of South Georgia Methodist Conference gets $2000. South Georgia Conference Methodist Church gets $2000 for Woman's Missionary Society work. Arlington Methodist receives $4000 for parsonage and church repairs including restrooms. Arlington School trustees receive $6000 to build or equip a new school building for white children, contingent on Arlington town matching with $6000 within 20 months.
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Arlington, Gay
Chas
Simmons
Barry
Emory University
Atlanta
Andrew “College
Cuthbert
Asbury College
Wilmore
Oxphana
South Georgia Methodist Conference
South Georgia Conferanch
Methodist Church
Woman's Missionary Society
Arlington
Arlington Methodist
Arlington ‘School
Mercer University selects Dowell as next president
Unanimously elected by Mercer University trustees and a nine member special committee led by Rev. W. P. Binns Auburn president Dowell is expected to accept and assume full charge after resigning Auburn in June. He will oversee faculty selection for the coming year, traditionally completed in February.
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Sane Polytech
Nie Institute
Auburn
Ann
Mercer University
W. P. Binns
LaGranga
Dowell
Mercer
Georgia Press Will Build Mountain Camp in Lake Rabun Area
The Georgia Press Association and Georgia Power signed leases to establish a permanent camp on Lake Rabun near Lakemont in the north Georgia mountains. President Miss Emily Woodward announced plans for a clubhouse, dance floor, several rooms, cottages, and utilities to serve visiting editors and guests, moving from a temporary Terrora site.
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Georgia Press
North Georgia
Georgia Power Company
Lake Rabun
Lakemont
Press ‘Association
Tertora
Lake Shore
Emily Woodward
Vienna
G.B. Benns
Butler
C. W. Pasaayant
Newnan Herald
Nora “Lawrence Smith
Ashburn
Wiregrass
John Paschall
Phe jAtlanta Journal
Danielly Elects Roberta Mayor and Aldermen
Roberta on December 17 elected Roberta Gay mayor. Aldermanic board named includes W. F. Andrews K P. Reeve Jr No H Champion H M Reeve T P Wingard.
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Roberta Gay
Danielly
Roberta
W. F. Andrews
K P. Reeve, Jr
H Champion
H. M. Reeve
T. P. Wingard
Christmas Spirit and Charity Drive in Our Hearts
A reflective Christmas message urges casting aside gloom and suspicion. It highlights the guiding star of the season, the renewal of generosity, forgiveness, and friendship, hoping these feelings spread beyond Christmas to all days of the year. It emphasizes peace, love, and universal brotherhood as central to the holiday.
Enraged husband slays spouse in Columbus tragedy
In Columbus a husband confessed to killing his wife after an alleged quarrel at a store where she cursed him. He claimed estrangement over her alleged misconduct with other men and said he attacked with a knife, slashing her throat. he is held in jail awaiting further proceedings.
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Columbus
Sai
Spolidemeny
Robber Kills Georgia Man and His Son in Dacula
In Dacula Georgia a farmer Dennifield and his young son John were found hacked to death in their home likely during a robbery. Neighbors saw no smoke from the chimney and a plank torn from the floor near the fireplace suggested a crime scene. Officers believe the boy hid in cotton to protect his father while a robber or robbers attacked. The elder Dennifield reportedly carried over 200 dollars regularly. the son was said to have about 500 dollars. The killings occurred a day or two before discovery.
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Dacula
Dennifield
John
Dennifield Place
Elain
Dennfield
John Dennifield
Grayson
Monument Price Reduction Offer in Butler Georgia
Notice from LH Payne of Butler Georgia offering a temporary 80 day reduction on monument prices. He promotes low prices and quality, inviting potential customers to see him before purchasing and expressing appreciation for orders.
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Payne, Butler
Twin Sisters Threatened With Same Fate As Marion Parker
A national outcry over the Marion Parker kidnapping and murder prompts headlines as Parker’s twin sister Marjorie faces threats of the same fate. A ransom demand led to the recovery of Marion’s body after a note from the kidnapper warned of a final chance to save her. Police traced letters but found conflicting instructions and no clear capture until the ransom handoff revealed the gruesome outcome. The case stirs fear and calls for action across the country.
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Little Marion
Parker
Far West
Marion Parker
Los Angeles
Cal
Marjorie
Marion
P. M. Parker
Atl
Arma
Lega
Slater
Three Georgians in Crew of Sunken Submarine
The U S navy abandoned all hope of saving any aboard the U S S 8 4 after a collision with the coast guard destroyer Paulding near Massachusetts shore. The three Georgia men on the ill fated vessel were Fred O Shields of Atlanta Henry H Brown of Fitzgerald and James J White of Rockmart, plus other crew members.
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U. S. Navy Department
Washington
Coast Guard
Paulding
Massachusetts
Georgia
Fred O'Shields
Atlanta
Henry H. Brown
Fitzgerald
James J. White
Rockmart
Correction issued on Dreizin merchandise damage report
The Herald corrects a prior statement claiming Mr. Oscar Dreizin’s stock was damaged by smoke and water from the adjacent Eason Atore fire. The report was erroneous and the Herald apologizes to Mr. Dreizin for the mistake.
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Herald Week
Oscar Dreizin
Dreizin
Herald 5
Ginners Report Shows Cotton Bales in Taylor County
Census Bureau data indicate 10,089 bales ginned prior to December 1, 1927, decreasing from 18,706 bales ginned prior to December 1, 1928, reflecting a decline in cotton production in Taylor County.
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Census Bureau
Taylor County
Edwards Bros Install New Motor Ambulance For Undertaking Dept
Edwards Bros of this city has installed a motor ambulance in the undertaking department. The vehicle is a modern palace on wheels, convertible into a funeral coach for long hauls or special occasions, offering comfort and dispatch akin to larger cities. It features a heavy steel body, cushioned interior, and a special apartment for floral offerings, reflecting enterprise and community service.
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Messra Edwards Bros
Windham Takes Charge of Pan-Am Retail Station
The Pan American Corp retail station beside Suggs Garage shows new management as Mr J J Windham assumes leadership Tuesday morning. He will be assisted by Mr William Childres to serve Pan-Am patrons. Mr T B Joiner remains distributor for the territory.
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Pan- American Corporation
Suggs Garage
J J. Windham
Windham
Pan-Am
William Childres
T. B. Joiner
Junction City Masonic Hall and Garage Destroyed by Fire
Word reached here that the Masonic Hall at Junction City above a garage burned Saturday morning. Cause not known. Heavy loss to Masons and garage owners. little or no insurance on the destroyed property.
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Masonic Hall
Junction City
Ford's new car on exhibition at Reynolds showroom
The Taylor County Motor Co displays the new Ford car on Monday drawing a large crowd. Observers note its striking, modern look compared with the old model. Similar exhibitions occurred recently in larger cities.
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Reynolds
Ford
Taylor County Motor Co
Sleet and Snow Fall Overnight in Butler
Butler saw its first sleet and snow of the winter shortly after midnight Sunday. The precipitation was light and brief while temperatures fell, with freezing conditions by night. By Tuesday morning the mercury stood around 26 degrees and began to rise through the day as normal winter conditions returned.
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Butler
Hamp Riley elected master of Fickling Lodge 129 F
Hamp Riley, a prominent young Mason, was elected Worshipful Master of Fickling Lodge 129 F, A M, succeeding Rev. J. J. Adams who served 27 years as head of the lodge. Installation and banquet planned for Tuesday at 7 pm at the Masonic Temple with a public ceremony and refreshments. members and families invited.
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Hamp Riley
Fickling
Masonic Lodge
J. J. Adams
Fickling Lodge
A. M
C. Eb, Benns
Austin, Jr
Brown
L. R. Adams
W. W. Douglas
Tyler
F._ A. Peed
H. M. Riley
J. M. Austin
Wilson, Jr
Rey
J. T. Adams
Masonic Temple
Christmastime Church Notice Urges Attendance and Faithfulness
A Baptist church appeals for full attendance during Christmas and into 1929 urging members to attend Sunday morning and evening services and Saturday events. It laments excuses and stresses faith, redemption, and the hope of salvation. The notice lists sermons, Sunday school at 10 a.m., and a prayer meeting Friday at 7 p.m.
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Christ
Hell
Heaven
Posey Suffers Painful Garaged Iron Injury
Mrs J F Posey sustained a painful cut on the instep of her right foot from a corner of corrugated iron in the garage at home while placing up her car Wednesday night. The accident postponed an extended Florida and Cuba trip planned with Mr and Mrs Posey, but she is reported improving and expected to resume plans in a few days.
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J. F. Posey
Cold snap delays two Pleasant affairs this week
Severe cold forces the postponement of a Tuesday night PB.T.A. entertainment and a pupil recital by Mrs. Julian Edwards. Both events are rescheduled to after the Christmas holidays with notices to follow.
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Pb.t. A
Julian Edwards
Jdate
New Residence Under Construction on Oak Street
Mr W G J Hill has begun the erection of what is expected to be a very attractive home on Oak street, on the lot south of the residence of Mr J F Cox. Mr H L Joiner, a competent contractor, is in charge of the work through the week.
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W. G.jhill
Oak Street
J. F. Cox
H.L. Joiner
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