Georgia drug inspector Herbert A Deen dies at 89
Vidalia Ga Dec 19 Herbert A Deen 89 chief drug inspector of Georgia and former president of the state board of pharmaceutical examiners died at home Friday night He served as lead official overseeing drug regulation and exams in the state for many years colleagues mourn his passing Founded in 1900s in Georgia his work shaped pharmaceutical standards across the state including his leadership role with the board of examiners
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Vidalia
Herbert A. Deen
Georgia
State Board of Pharmaceutical Examiners
Brooks County Celebrates With $88,000 Bond Burn
Quitman Ga Dec 19 An 88000 fire became a celebration as Brooks County commissioners burned bonds totaling 88000 that had been paid off including principal and interest in the county house event.
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Brooks County
Bond Burne
Quitman
Prominent Macon Man Near Death
Macon Georgia December 21 R I Burden a well known business and religious leader was reported in critical condition at his Macon home after suffering a severe heart attack Sunday He is 85 and recently headed Burden Smith and Company until a few years ago.
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R. I. Burden
Felton Sworn In as Judge on Georgia Court of Appeals
Jule W. Felton of Montezuma is sworn in as a judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals by Governor Eugene Talmadge who had ousted him in 1983 from the Public Service Commission. Felton succeeds Frank Jenkins January 1, while Jenkins moves to the Supreme Court bench to replace Justice Price Gilbert.
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Jule W. Felton
Montezuma
Georgia Court of Appeals
Eugene Talmadge
Felton
Public Service Commission
Frank Jenkins
Talmadgt
Jenkins
Supreme Court
Price Gilbert
Old Public Service Commission
Albert Woodruff
Decatur
Speir Named Wadley Postmaster in Georgia
Wadley Ga Dec 20 I A Speir has been appointed postmaster for Wadley effective Jan 1 He previously served eight years as postmaster under Wilson and eight years as assistant postmaster F H Moxley retires from the position.
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Bus overturns near Americus injures four men
Four persons were painfully injured when a Southern States bus en route from Macon to Albany overturned early Monday night at Andersonville, about 12 miles east of Americus. The injured were brought to Americus hospitals.
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Memorial Mile markers erected near Americus
Americus Georgia December 19 markers are being installed at each end of the Memorial Mile on the Ga 41 highway three miles northwest of Americus. The nine foot high markers will be marble and concrete with two placed at each end of the stretch.
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Ilaville
Thirty Stolen Fowls Regained With Interest
Hawkinsville Georgia December 19 Jesse Davis a Pulaski county farmer recovered eighty turkeys stolen earlier after giving chase he tracked them to an automobile wrecked by the roadside He not only recovered his birds but also the unclaimed car in the incident the thieves remained at large and the property was recovered intact
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Jesse Davis
Pulaski County
MeWhorter to Resume State Vehicle Office in January
Atlanta December 19 The Constitution reports Marcus Mc Whorter who was ousted two years ago by Governor Talmadge will return next year to direct the motor vehicle division of the state department of revenue. His start time depends on the Rivers administration taking office in January.
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Rivers’ Administration
Former Athens Publisher Joseph H Stone Dies at 76
Joseph H. Stone, 76, longtime publisher of the Athens Banner and former publisher of the Athens Weekly Chronicle, was found dead in bed at his Athens home on Saturday. He ran the Banner from 1898 to 1904, later helped operate a family printing business with his brother Rev George Stone as the Banner-Herald lineage continues.
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Joseph H. Stone
Athens Banner
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Price of Motor Tags Unchanged for 1937
Atlanta Ga December 21 Regardless of legislative action the price of all automobile bus and truck tags will not be changed for the year 1987 The present prices fixed by the general assembly in 1985 will prevail Any changes by the general assembly cannot take effect until January 1 1938 Tags go on sale January 1 but no grand rush is anticipated due to unchanged prices
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General Assembly
Columbus Citizen Dies Suddenl y at Soda Fountain
Dana Blackmar of Columbus, Ga, manager of the Jordan company insurance department, died suddenly Sunday afternoon in the Doctors' building lobby after a heart attack. He was seen at a soda joint ordering a drink when illness struck. a physician arrived too late. A well known local figure, he had ties to a pioneer Columbus family and earlier worked with Georgia Home Insurance.
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Muscogee Jury Thanks Solicitor A Jones Perryman
The Muscogee county grand jury adopted a resolution expressing sincere thanks to Solicitor A Jones Perryman retiring December 31 and notes his courteous service and undivided attention. The jury wishes him success in private practice and a happy future.
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Doctor narrowly escapes death as car stalls on tracks
Barnesville Georgia December 19 Dr J A Corry a leading local physician barely escaped death when his automobile stalled on Central of Georgia tracks near Milner. He jumped from the car just in time to avoid a fast passenger train. The car was demolished.
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J. A. Corry
Central of
Highway worker dies in self inflicted gunshot
Montezuma Georgia December 17 Robert G Ross 25 of Americus a timekeeper with the state highway department died of gunshot wounds on the Oglethorpe Andersonville highway. He was in a car near a highway crew when the shot was heard and he died before aid could reach him.
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Robert G. Ross
Americus
Oglethorpe
Andersonville
Ross
State Highway Department
Christmas bonus funds are given at Atlanta plants
Atlanta Dec 18 Christmas bonus of 79115 was paid to 1640 employees of the Chevrolet and Fisher Bodies plants in Atlanta Friday despite a strike that has crippled production for weeks. Company officials said the executive committee voted not to penalize the mass for the action of a few.
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Fisher Bodies
Crisp Residents Laud J. W. Bivins
Cordele Ga Dec 21 Crisp County residents honored J W Bivins county school superintendent since Crisp was formed thirty one years ago gifting him three presents He plans to retire January first noting rural schools have run full terms since his administration began
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J. W. Laivins
Crisp County
Dool County
Bivins
Sisters Fatally Shot in Georgia Two Holmes Sisters Die
Thomasville Georgia December 19 two elderly sisters Misses Annie and Amelia Holmes were found shot to death with a coroner's jury believing a suicide pact caused their deaths. Amelia believed older by two years fired the gun while Annie lay relaxed with a pistol on the floor nearby.
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Central of Georgia wreck blamed on vandalism near Birmingham
The Birmingham dispatch reports a Central of Georgia train derailment near McCombs Alabama 12 miles east of Birmingham as 52 injuries occurred in a Friday wreck. Investigators blamed vandalism removing joint angle bars though signals remained functional. The eastbound train struck a mismatched rail at 8:36 PM, four physicians aided the injured with soldiers from Ft Benning assisting. The No 1 westbound passenger train from Columbus to Birmingham was halted. two white coaches and one rear coach fell down embankments while colored coaches and crew escaped harm. Relief trains assisted victims. total damage estimated at about 3000.
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Reward Offered For Vandals In Alabama Express Wreck
Columbus officials announce a $2500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of vandals they say caused the derailment of the Columbus Birmingham express at McCombbs Alabama Friday night injuring 62 people. Superintendent Claude Baldwin says his investigation convinces the wreck was the result of vandalism and he posted the reward after visiting the scene.
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Central of Georgia Railway
Americus plans big civic center project
Americus Georgia December 19 Mayor elect Thos L Bell announced plans for a proposed 93000 city county community center. Designed by City Engineer Sherley Hudson the plan includes a grand stand seating 3000 a gymnasium two show barns a baseball field a four football field and a half mile cinder track all within a fenced area with PWA aid to be sought.
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Jim Bryant dies after sudden heart attack near home
Jim Bryant, 54, Crawford county farmer and store owner, died yesterday near his home on Fort Valley Route 2 after a shopping trip to Lacon. He was in a car with his wife when he suddenly fell ill and died before aid could arrive. He leaves two daughters, Mrs Walter Oliver and Mrs Buck Pender.
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Georgia Power to cut electric rates for small users
The Georgia Power Company unveiled a new residential rate schedule approved by the public service commission that will reduce bills by about $455,000 annually. Effective Jan 1, the plan targets customers using under 110 kilowatt hours per month and aims to help about 100,000 of 140,000 state customers. The new inducement rate shifts away from prior usage-based savings toward universal benefits, with roughly $180,000 from past automatic reductions and $275,000 from the new structure.
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Georgia Power Company
Public Service Commission
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Saape
Women and judges push license patrol law in Georgia
Georgia women and grand juries urge a drivers license and state highway patrol law. Resolutions from P T A and women’s clubs sweep the state, reaching Atlanta at least a dozen daily as the legislature convenes next month. A large majority of superior court judges favor the measure and have mentioned it in grand jury charges.
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Atlanta
County office battles heavy paperwork for farm payments
Farmers faced an eight month window to plant and qualify for payments while county workers signed and filed over 3 000 papers. Athens office adjusted totals to fit quotas, with checks finally issued by December 18 amid repeated notices and corrections.
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