Cotton farmers vote overwhelmingly to retain Bankhead cotton act
Across Virginia and Texas the referendum on continuing the Bankhead cotton production control showed a nationwide preference to cap the cotton crop at 10,000,000 bales. Final tallies: 976,908 for, 90,984 against. Oklahoma opposed, Georgia split but favored continuation. several counties in Georgia and neighboring states reported strong pro act majorities amid regional polling.
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Atlanta
Virginia
Texas
Bankhead Company
Oklahoma
Georgia
Eugene Talmadge
King Becomes Perry Postmaster in Local Change
Otis A. King received instructions from Washington to take charge of the Perry post office, succeeding the late Mrs. Fred Bond who had been acting postmaster since her death last spring. King, formerly city clerk, began carrying the mail, with F. Mosteller to serve as substitute until a permanent appoinment is made.
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Otis A. King
Washington, D. C
King
Iesday
Fred Bond
Trusd
Mr. King
F. Culler
Mosteller
Perry Home Journal
Taylor County Farmers Back Bankhead Cotton Bill Vote
Taylor county farmers voted 997 in favor and 68 against the Bankhead Cotton Bill at polls last Friday December 14. Total 1,065 votes cast, a strong showing above the state average. District results show Carsonville 114 total with 111 for and 3 against. Austin 67 with 60 for and 7 against. Potterville 67 with 47 for and 10 against. Howard 49 with 38 for and 11 against. Daviston 80 with 7 for and 3 against. Cedar Creek 90 with 86 for and 4 against. Reynolds 216 with 210 for and 6 against. Panhandle 131 with 125 for and 6 against. Butler 261 with 243 for and 18 against. 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
Bullet In Oglethorpe Man's Pipe Discharges Wounding Son-In-Law
Oglethorpe Ga Dec 18 E E Coker and his son in law Fred Norris were忙 during a cold spell killing hogs when a pipe explosion caused by loose tobacco and an empty rifle shell in the bowl wounded Norris just under the eye. Coker’s pipe blew apart. Norris received minor injuries and was treated locally.
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Oglethorpe, Ga
E. E. Coker
Fred Norris
Oglethorpe
Cartrides
Ellaville Men Are Promoted to First Lieutenants
Ellaville residents Dr. A C Kimbie and Wm E Gobble were named First Lieutenants in the Dental Corps Reserves and infantry respectively by the War Department in Washington. The promotions reflect meeting strict reserve requirements through extension courses and active duty commitments.
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Ellaville
War Department
Washington, D. C
A C. Kimbie
Dental Corps
Wm. E. Gobble
Infantry
Proud Carsonville woman to celebrate 93rd birthday
A Macon Allograph feature recalls Martha Jane Riley of Carsonville, age 93, its matriarch and longtime community figure. The piece details her life in Carsonville, memories of the Straus family, and her restrained, active daily routine in a century-old home.
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Martha Jane Kiley
Carsonsville
Columbus
The
Telegraph
Riley
Caie
Nathan
Isador
Oscar Straus
America
Mrs. Riley
Tsador
Mary
Lazarus Straus
Carsonville
Talbotton
Straus
Turkey
Frdore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
France
Isadore Ee Jr
Franklin Roostalt
Don t Let Fire Blight Your Christmas Our Plea to All
Christmas is celebrated with joy but dangers arise from electrical hazards and unsafe appliances. The National Board of Fire Underwriters urges using standard Underwriters Laboratories labeled products and Identified Cord items, checking cords, fuses, plugs, and sockets, and supervising children with electrical toys to prevent fires.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Montezuma Landmark Burns To The Ground
Montezuma Ga December 14 one of the town’s oldest landmarks a large two story apartment house owned by Jim Harris former city clerk burned to the ground at 2 30 am firemen and citizens worked to stop spread to nearby homes losses including furniture and clothes were estimated at 5 000 to 10 000 and the house once a seminary building was moved here from Spaulding Ga residents listed include Mr and Mrs W A Harris Charlie Adams and the Walkers and others
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Montezuma
Jim Harris
Spaulding
Harris
Old Harris
W. A Harris
Charlie Adams
Jack Haughabrook
Alice Norris
J. P Walker
Local High School Boys Enter Essay Contest Sponsored By State AE
Several agricultural students at our local high school enter an essay contest run by the Georgia Division of Agricultural Education in cooperation with the Chilean Educational Bureau. The aim is to spark interest in crop production and animal nutrition by highlighting rarer elements such as magnesium boron calcium manganese iodine copper and zinc beyond basic fertilization. Last year 12 boys competed statewide and Pelham High School’s Joe Gandy won first in Georgia, inspiring this year’s entrants.
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Outlier Fhipn
Bei
Snuth-Hugnes Leacher
Nave
Division of Agricultural Iaucation of Georgia
Itrate Educational Bureau, Inc
Mr. Bell
Joe Gandy
Pelham High School
Pelham
Georgia
Addis Kirksey Dies From Pneumonia CCC Camp Member
Addis Kirksey 20, a member of the CCC Camp at Andersonville, died Tuesday from pneumonia after rapid decline. He was treated at Fort Benning government hospital but passed away early Tuesday morning. Funeral services were held at Bethlehem cemetery yesterday afternoon, with Wid. 8. tu. Mecorkie of Lilaville conducting. He is survived by his father and stepmother, two brothers, and many relatives and friends.
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Wid
Tu. Mecorkie
Lilaville
Bethlehem Cemetery
Addis Kirksey
K. C. Kirksey
Pisgah
Kirksey
CCC
Andersonville
Government Hospital
Fort Benning
Addis
Negro Child Killed in Route Three Auto Collision
A six year old Negro boy named L C. Bate man was fatally struck Tuesday afternoon about one mile south of Rupert on Route Three by a car driven by Mr. Nichols a traveling salesman from Atlanta. Witnesses called the accident unavoidable and the youth 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 Georgia December 17 W C Davis Camp No 15 United Spanish War Veterans have elected officers A F Fain Butler commander F A Peed Butler 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
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 169 Georgia counties will be grouped into 31 districts effective Dec 21 for federal relief administration. Miss Gay BK Shepperson announced the plan, with each district to have 1 to 10 counties and a district administrator. Division No 4 district No 18, R D Gay, Ellaville, will supervise Chattoogahee, Marion, Stewart, Webster, Taylor, Schley, Sumter, Macon, Peach and Crawford counties.
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Georgia
Miss Gay BK. Shepperson
Georgia Emergency Ao
Friay
R. D. Gay
Ellaville
Chattahoochee
Marion, Stewart, Webster, Taylor, Schley, Sumter
Macon
Peach and
Grawford Counties
Gasoline Back At Pre War Prices In 1930s Style Rally
Gasoline prices rose five cents a gallon on Monday returning to the 23 cent top of the pre war era. Major firms posted 28 cents for Ethyl, 21 cents for regular, and 20 cents for a third grade which had been removed during the low price period. A 17 mile paved LaGrange to Chipley road was opened by a 50-car motorcade and dubbed the link of friendship. Proponents say the road secures LaGrange and Chipley a spot on the Taft Memorial Highway from Montreal to Miami.
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Ajor
LaGrange
Chipley
Friendship
LaGrange and
Montreal
Miami
Trucker Collision Near Reynolds Claims One Life
A double truck collision three miles east of Reynolds at 6 p.m. Wednesday left Jasper Lacy of Montezuma dead and R E Aultman of Reynolds badly injured. Lacy’s body taken home for funeral services. Aultman listed in serious condition with skull fracture and chest injuries. Lacy and Aultman were prominent local figures with family ties to Macon and Butler counties.
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Macon
Ogiethorpe
Reynolds
Jasper Lacy
Montezuma
R. E.aultman
Reynolds Groser
Lacy
Aultman
Waldorf and Aultman Macon Grocers
J. W. Waters
Mr. Lacey
Lacey
Arnold
J. A. Fountain
L. M. Dover
Butler
T. L. Fountain
Occupancy Celebration for Central School Building
A celebration event marks the occupancy of Central School with a 6:30 p m Friday program. Attendees may enjoy a hot chicken supper cake walk a Christmas tree crowning of a beauty queen and a musical program all evening. The public is invited.
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Central School
Turkey Shoot Sponsored by Butler Legion Club
The Butler American Legion Rifle and Pistol Club will hold a Turkey Shoot at Butler Saturday at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Each chance costs 45 cents to cover expenses. Participants may use their own rifle. 22 caliber ammo is supplied free. Six or more turkeys will be awarded. Open to all eligible shooters.
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Butler American Legion Rifle and Pistol Club
Butler
Watkins Business Opportunity Ad in Memphis
Ambitious men over 21 with own car can start earning 25 per week by joining the R. Watkins Company system. Financing available for responsible men. Write for details to A T. Lewis at Care Tha t R. Watkins Company, Memphis Tennessee.
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Watkins
A T. Lewis
R. Watkins Company
Memphis
Tenn
County tax books close December twentieth
The notice urges taxpayers who have not paid to settle their dues before December twentieth when the county tax books close to avoid penalties. Signed by G A Roberts Tar County.
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G. A. Roberts
T. C
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