General E. L. King Dies at Atlanta Post After Ride
Maj. Gen. Ed L. King veteran of three campaigns and commander of the fourth corps area died of a heart attack in Atlanta on Wednesday. He collapsed during a drag hunt at the post while riding and aides rushed him to the post hospital where he died within minutes. Born December 6, 1873 in Bridgeport Massachusetts, King attended West Point, captained the Army football team, coached there briefly, served in Cuba and the Philippines, fought in World War I including the Marne and Meuse Armonne, and held commands at Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth before leading the fourth corps area.
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Atlanta Des
Ed L. King
Fourth —Corps
Atlanta
King
MicPherson
Philippines
Legion of Honor
Cubas
Spain
General King
Bridgeport
Mass
West Point Military Academy
West Point
Department of Colorado
B. W. Sumner
Senting
Cuba
H. W. Lawton
France
Marne
Somme
Meuse Armonne
65Th
Army of Occupation
Germany
Wos
Army War College
Washington
Fort Riley
Kan
General Staff School
Ft. Leavenworth
Fourth Corns
C. GC
Corns
Georgia Protests CWA Withdrawal in Rural Areas
Washington dispatch reports Georgia officials and citizens telegrammed Civil Works Administrator Harry Hopkins protesting any withdrawal of CWA projects from rural Georgia. The messages followed Gov. Talmadge’s criticism of high wages and concerns over farm labor shortages tied to CWA activity.
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Washington
Harry Hopkins
Georgia
Dame
Talmadge
Mrs. C. K. Stoute Died. Hamilton Publisher’s Wife
Mrs C K Stoute of Hamilton died at her residence on Monday. A native of Indiana she was the wife of a Hamilton newspaper publisher. Funeral services are set for Tuesday.
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Hamilton
C. K. Stoute
Indiana
Now Is The Time To Buy Farms Says Leading Local Citizen
Walter Bested urges landless farmers to buy homes and farms now stating government options to lift mortgages and pay for farms offer a clear path to ownership. He argues farm land is cheap and home ownership strengthens citizenship and domestic and national conditions.
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Walter Be.steed
Albert Howell Dies Georgia's Prominent Attorney and Brother of Clark Howell
Albert Howell an Atlanta attorney and brother of Clark Howell editor of the Atlanta Constitution died yesterday after a long illness. He was 67 born January 5 1866 in Atlanta and long active in law civil and state political life. He led Constitution Publishing co and chaired Fulton county democratic committee. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 11 a.m. with interment in West View cemetery Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Albert Howell
Clark Howell
The
Atlanta Constitution
Yesday
Capt.b. P. Howell
Constitution
Georgia
Mir. Howell
University of Georgia
Dent
Constitution Publishing Company
Fulton County Democratic Executive Committee
E. P. Howell
R. L. Foreman
Bey
R. G. McAliley
Beaserreich
Rosalie Howell
Tribute to Mr Howell by Local Citizen
Hon W E Steed recalls his classmate Mr Howell in a personal tribute letter to Clark Howell editor of the Atlanta Constitution. Steed praises Howell as a brilliant lawyer with loyal friendship and strong convictions who guided party policy and stood for the weak, leaving a lasting memory in thousands of lives.
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Mr. Howell
W. E. Steed
Howell
Clarke Howell
Atlanta
Clarke
Weyer
Wwe
Alvert
Shiph
Safe blowers rob several North Georgia towns
In Floyd county towns Berrytown and Lyerly thieves dynamited safes Tuesday night and Wednesday, stealing $288 at Berryton and attempting to rob the post office safe. Police in north and central Georgia are told to watch for a dark green sedan with four men.
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Atlanta
Berrytown
Lyerly
Floyd County
Georgia
Berryton
Lyerley
Cotton Acreage Campaign For Taylor County Begins Jan 1
The Cotton Acreage Campaign in Taylor County starts January 1 under a named committee structure with 6 to 7 leaders. Farmers have already received contracts at the County Agent’s office and Reynolds for completion by February 1. Businessmen in Charing, Mauk, Rupert, Howard, Butler and Reynolds have begun supporting the effort to speed signup and reach the county quota promptly.
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Taylor County
Romantree
Reynolds
Taylor
Butler Herald
Charing
Mauk
Rupert
Howard
Butler
G.C. Daniel
Dennis Displaced as Road Engineer in Macon
Macon Ga December reports W S Dennis long time state highway engineer of 14 years has been displaced by E J Smith and assumes charge in the Macon division. The board called the discharge for the good of the service Judge Max McRae confirmed the action adding Dennis received one day notice. Dennis plans remain in Macon for now with his family on Clisby place. Smith moved from Fitzgerald to Macon to lead the division.
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The
State Highway Board
W. S. Dennis
Butler
Macon
Dennis
E. J. Smith
Max McRae
Clisby Place
Thomaston
Moon Ceveral
Mr. Smith
Mezon
Fitzgerald
Vienna School Razed by Fire in Georgia
Vienna Georgia December 27 The district public school building was destroyed by fire Christmas morning around 6 80. Vienna fire department responded with Chief Roy Thompson and three men while Cordele firemen assisted on nearby property. Chief John Snears directed Vienna crews to focus on the school while Cordele worked to save adjacent properties.
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Vienna
J. B. Ryner
Cordele Fire Department
Roy Thompson
John Snears
State Road Body Lets Contracts for Paving and Bridges
The state highway department awarded contracts totaling about 900000 for road paving grading and bridge work in 12 counties. Part of the state's 10 million dollar share of the federal emergency highway fund, the projects should begin before year end in Brooks Calavell Walton Webster Mefon Spalding Belston and Gimmett counties.
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State Highway Department
Brooks
Calavel Walton
Webster
Me Fon
Spalding
el 5 Ton
Gimmett
Quiet and Enjoyable Christmas Across Butler County
Merchants report the holiday trade was fine with the best business in years. The area enjoyed low illness apart from measles and a string of Christmas celebrations. A candle light service at the Baptist church drew a crowded crowd amid songs and peace on earth messages. A CCC Camp afternoon for children featured a tree, gifts, food, and music. Homes and shops glowed with well lit trees and decorations as fireworks lit up the night. Residents look to the new year and support for Roosevelt’s plan to restore prosperity.
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Butler
Taylor County
Baptist Shurth
CCC
Roosevelt
Carolyn Parham Becomes Bride of Albert Polk Jarrell
From The Columbus Ledger: Miss Carolyn Parham and Albert Polk Jarrell of Butler were married Saturday at Rose Hill Methodist Church. The ceremony featured green and white decor, smilax garlands, and a program of nupital music. The bride wore oyster white satin with a bias skirt, veil, and carried roses and valley lilies. Stonewall Jackson’s daughter gave her in marriage. The couple departed for a Florida wedding trip.
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Columbus Ledger
Carolyn Parham
Albert Polk Jarrell
Butler
Rose Hill Methodist Church
L. A. Harrell
Lillian Jones
John Henderson
Liszt
Johanna Hill
Freq Jarrell
Bon“ Hill Parham
H. MD. Jackson
Harry Jackson
Murray Jarrell
Pearce Jackson
Stonewall Jackson
O. Jarrell
F.C. Jarrell
Fred
G. Brown
Annie Reawn
Tawrenreville
Civil Service Examinations Announced For Several Posts
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations forJunior Calculating Machine Operator and Junior Tabulating Machine Operator in Washington D C and field service. Closing dates range Jan 4 5 1984. Applicants aged 18 to 85 with veterans exemptions apply. Positions include Cotton Examiner and card punch operator with salaries from 1260 to 1440 a year. All salaries taxed up to 15 percent economy deduction plus 3.5 percent retirement. Information from the Secretary of the U S Civil Service Board or the Commission.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Washington
D. C
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Customs
Treasury Department
Boston
Mass
Delaware
Iowa
Maryland
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
District of Columbia
U. S. Civil Service Board of ‘Examiners
Felton Fights To Regain Place On Public Service Commission
Atlanta attorneys file a motion for rehearing in the state supreme court over its ruling that Gov. Talmadge could oust Felton from the Public Service Commission. Felton was replaced by B. T. Hiviet as the Georgia Federation of Labor charged the commission favored utilities.
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Atlanta
Jule W. Felton
State Supreme Court
Talmadge
Georgian Public Service Commission
Supreme Court
Public Service Commission
Felton
B. T. Hiviet
Elliston and Rustin Wed In Christmas Day Event
Miss Lenora Elliston of Rupert and Prof. C. F. Rustin principal of Rupert junior high school were married Christmas day in Phenix City Alabama. The couple traveled by car after meeting at Oglethorpe and spent several days touring Alabama and Florida before returning home. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Elliston, is a Butler High School graduate and popular in social circles. The groom is a highly regarded schoolman with many friends. Heartfelt good wishes are pouring in.
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Lenora Elliston
Rupert
C. F. Rustin
Rupert Junior High School
Phenix City
Ala
Oglethorpe
Alabama
Florida
W. E. Elliston
Butler High School
Austin
Growth of Sat-Suma atanaes in South Georgia Latitudes
Nursery guide notes that Sat- Suma atanaes can be grown in South Georgia and similar latitudes. Wight Nurseries, Cairo, Georgia, promotes formation free cultivation and advises regional adaptation for best results.
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South
Georgia
Wight Nurseries
Cairo
Death of Rev. O. L. Kelley, Former Butler Pastor Mourned
The Rev. O. L. Kelley, 70, longtime pastor in Butler and a noted Georgia minister, died Sunday night at his daughter’s Lumpkin home after a long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Lumpkin Methodist Church. He leaves one son C. T. Kelley Jr. and three daughters Mrs. J. M. Hair Atlanta, Mrs. D. P. Starr Tam is, and Mrs. E. W. House Lumpkin.
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0. L. Kelley
Butler Methodist Church
Lumpkin
O. L. Kelley
Miss Susie Bone Dies After Measles and Pneumonia
Community mourns for Susie Mae Bone a 17 year old high school junior of Butler County Rupert. Daughter of Mr and Mrs W Bone she died Tuesday night after measles and pneumonia with funeral at home and Sand Bethel Cemetery conducted by Rev G D Garter. Pallbearers included Dock Julian Gooner Ray Hugh Gray and Fillmore Bone Edwards Brothers Funeral directors.
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W. &. Bone
Rupert
Susie Mae Bone
Susie Mae
Butler School
Oscar McKenzie Dies at 68 in Montezuma Georgia
Oscar McKenzie longtime Montezuma leader and Macon county grower dies at his Montezuma home after months of illness at age sixty eight. Former bank president mayor and alderman survived by wife Janie Frederick McKenzie three sons six brothers and one sister Obie McKenzie Black of Atlanta among survivors.
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Montezuma
Oscar McKenzie
Macon County
Maton County
McKenzie
Citizens National Bank
J. W. McKenzie
Lessie McLendon McKenzie
Janie Frederick McKenzie
Marshallville
Frederick M McKenzie
New York
J. T. McKenzie
W. B. McKenzie
University of Georgia
W. H
Ed M. Earl
Lawrence
J. W.jr
Obie ‘McKenzie Black
Atlanta
Butler Methodist Church Schedules Sunday Services and Installations
Butler Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. and league at 6 15 p m followed by a short sermon at 1 p.m. with installation of Sunday school officers and teachers. Preaching at 7 p.m. public invited. G C Camp pressing at 8 30 a m. Pastor W E Hightower urges all Sunday school workers to attend.
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G. C. C. Gamp
W. E. Hightower
Senator George's Son Is Married in Vienna Home
Fitzgird, Ga., Dec. 26 Heard George son of U S Senator Walter F George of Vienna and Miss Irma Grace of Vienna were married Tuesday at the home of Judge A J McDonald who performed the ceremony.
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E. L. King
Momn-tod
CWA
Reynolds, Ga
Bert Wheeler
Robert Woolsey
Diplomaniacs
Tom Keene
Katharine ‘Hepburn
Christopher Strong
Wriday
Ann Hardings
Pee Howard
Walter E, Steed
North Georgia
Iss Carolyn Parham
Civil Service Examinations
Elliston
Rustin
0. L. Kelly
George
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