Miss Ruby Darby Heroine Again in Vidalia
Vidalia police report Miss Ruby Darby a bank assistant cashier famed for thwarting a Darby Bank robbery by four men. A youth, J D Long 18 of Alamo, attempted a ride to Alamo with Miss Darby’s help, but police arrested him after he confronted cashier Howard Murchison and his son at Miss Darby’s home. Investigators link Long to a separate $125 drug store theft in Alamo. he is held for further inquiry.
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Vidalia
Ruby Darby
Darby Banking Company
Darby Bank
Banc
J. D. Long
Alamo
Howard Murchison
Bank of Alamo
Mr. Murchison
Howard Murchison, Jr
Miss Darby
Murchison
Murchisons
Long
A'amo
Lange
Science Department News Shows Growth in Learner Labs
A historical note highlights the science department’s progress, praising past scientists for foundational knowledge and urging continued investment in equipped laboratories. It mentions scale of modern equipment, expanded courses, and high school adoption of pre scientific curricula to boost student achievement. It also references Batley High School’s lab upgrades and a specimen collection including venomous snakes.
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Earth
Heer Batley High School
Ate ‘8
Bey
Ellaville Youth Killed in Highways Collision Near Ellaville
Charles Chapman aged 22 from Ellaville died when his car sideswiped a passing vehicle and hit a tree on the Americus Ellaville highway. Three companions Miss Charlotte Jones Milaville high school student Lewis Dyess Ellaville and Miss Dolly Ellis were seriously injured and treated at Americus Sumter hospitals. Funeral arrangements were set to be held from Hopewell Methodist church near Chapman's home.
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Americus
Charles Chapman
Ellaville
Americus-Ellaville
Charlotte Jones
Milaville High
Lewis Dyess
Eliaville
Dolly Ellis
Sumter County Hospital
Dyess
Chapman
Herman Snipes
Hopewell Methodist Church
Schley County
Cyemp Chapman
Hubert
Buena Vista
Edwin
James Chapman
C. A. Yarbrough
Masons Elect Their Officers For 1937
Fickling Masonic Lodge held a regular meeting Thursday night and elected officers for 1937. W M F Rustin. W Jr S W J M Rustin. Sec J E Locke. Treas C B Bankston. J D H T Blakely. Tyler F H Razemore. S S B H Walker. J S Moore. S W S Moore. 8 B.
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Fickling Masonic Lodge
F. Rustin
W. M
T. E. Tante
W. J.M. Rustin
J. W. B. F. Moore
J. E. Locke
Treas
C. B. Bankston
D. S. S. Moore
J. D. H. T. Blakely
Tyler F. H. Razemore
S. S
B. H. Walker
J. 8
Price of Motor Tags Unchanged for 1937
Atlanta Georgia December 21 Regardless of legislature action the price of all automobile bus and truck taxes will not be changed for 1987 The present prices fixed by the general assembly in 1935 will prevail Any changes by the general assembly cannot go into effect until January 1 1938 Automobile bus and truck tags go on sale January 1 but no grand rush is anticipated
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Atlanta
General Assembly
Georgia State College Chemistry Lab Opens To Public Exhibit
A news note describes additions to the chemistry and general science collection including $150 worth of chemical supplies and a hood for fumes. About 75 mineral and rock specimens from the Georgia State Geological Department loaned by the state are displayed, inviting visitors to inspect and benefit from the department’s resources. Francis Oxford signs.
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State of
Georgia
State Geological Department
State Capital
Atlanta
Science Department
Francis Oxford
Local Pool Improvements Benefit Butler Youth
County Agent G C Daniel reports progress on the Butler pool project after an editorial noted earlier. Two new bath houses, 20 by 12 feet with four private booths, have been built, and the NYA crew has cleared brush and enlarged the pond site. Deed changes put 12 acres under county ownership, pine seedlings and dogwood planting are planned, and the lake will be open to all county residents for recreation next summer.
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G. C. Daniel
Butler Herald
NYA
Butler
Hog slaughter tips for best meat quality outlined
County Agent G C Daniel and swine specialist Jones Purcell outline hog butcher practices. Advice covers 12 to 24 hours off feed, sticking for thorough bleed, careful handling to avoid bruising, 150 to 155 degree scalding water, slow scalding and quick dressing, thorough cleaning, viscera removal, warming fat, and overnight chilling before cutting. Extension bulletin 448 available on request.
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G. C. Daniel
Jones Purcell
State Agricultural Extension Service
Turing
Daniel
Extension Service
Farm Park Supply
Return of the youth promises lively holiday society
With the return of our boys and girls, some attending college and others teaching in various parts of the state, a gay time is in store for the society set throughout the holiday season.
Girl Fatally Shot By Young Brother in Macon
Ester McCann eleven daughter of W N McCann superintendent of Juliette Milling Company died in a Macon hospital from a bullet wound fired by her year old brother Roy Neal McCann. The shooting occurred at the McCann home in Juliette after school hours as the mother and four other children were present. Police say the boy aimed at the chair and fired twice the second shot hitting Ester in the foot and leg, the bullet tearing the leg and flesh.
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Macon
Ester McCann
W. N. McCannn
Juliette Milling Company
Roy Neal McCann
McCann
Julette
Alva
Monroe County
Gill sets new cross country record at Americus College
Julian Gill son of Mr and Mrs A J Gill of this city dominates the Southwestern College cross country meet at Americus earning the school mile and 68 yard record with a 4:6 time. Edward Liford and Stanley Wicker chased for runner up as Foy Evang Marcus Clap and Horace Joiner placed next in a seven-man field. Gill opened fast and widened lead as competitors could not match his pace through the grueling course.
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Wester
Southwestern College
Americus
Butler
Julian Gill
A. J. Gill
Record For Christmas Mail Believed Set By Butler Post Office
A local postmaster says Butler handled more Christmas mail on Monday and Tuesday than any two days in its history. The post office stayed busy with long lines, extra staff, and steady mail flow. Recipients nationwide sent gifts, cards, and letters to local families, with rural carriers adapting to the surge. The article praises the postal workers for their care, promptness, and courtesy, and thanks them for their service.
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Butler Post Office
Butler
Uncle Sam
Mrs Hollis Recovering After Critical Illness
It will be gratifying news to her many friends to learn that Mrs. B. A. Hollis is on the road to recovery after a critical illness of two weeks.
Meaning of Christmas as told by Rev Edgar A Martin
Rev Edgar A Martin discusses the true meaning of Christmas as a supreme sacrifice by God and the call to reverence, sober thinking, and sacrificial giving. He recalls childhood Christmas joys but emphasizes giving to make others happy, and asserts Jesus as the world’s only friend savior and hope for the church. Blessings for Christmas and the New Year.
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Rev
Edgar A. Martin
Christ
Jesus
Youth Fatally Hurt In Fall From Wagon
An eleven year old boy died after falling from a wagon whose wheels passed over his head. He died Monday night after hours of suffering. The boy's family, including mother Mrs Edna Gauliney Booth and siblings Ernest James and Lacey Belle Booth, faced tragedy. Funeral services led by Rev J H A Martin were held Tuesday at Union Cemetery.
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Coluowe
Ola Wagene Booth
Edna Gauliney Hooth
Loivwe Booth
Hag
Hagens
Ernest
James Booth
Lacey Belle Booth
JH. A. Martin
Union Cemetery
Well Known Woman Ada Johnson Burke Dies After Illness
Mrs Ada Johnson Burke 66, a longtime county figure known for reading and public matters, died Monday after a short illness at her sister’s home. Her graveside service was led by Rev J A Martin in Hethel cemetery. Surviving relatives include two half sisters Mrs Bartlett and Mrs G W Harris. In a separate crash Saturday night near Butler on the Butler Reyn road, Mr and Mrs William Pepper suffered serious injuries. Mrs Pepper sustained severe facial wounds and a dislocated thumb, while Mr Pepper had flesh wounds and chest bruises.
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Ada Johnson Burke
Watt
Mia. H. Py Lartlett
Botterville
Hethel Cemeteny
Rev. Jr. A. Martin
William Pepper
Sympathy Extended Congressman-Elect In Son's Condition
Steve Pace Jr son of Congressman-elect Pace is gravely ill at home with suspected femur injury or disease. X rays are being reviewed by doctors in Americas and Atlanta and a definite prognosis may take days.
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Steve Pace, Jr
Pace
Tri-County News Americas
Steve Pace
Atlanta
Mr. Pace
Young Pace
Americas
Families Regret Dr Lewis Benson and Mr Blackedge Move
It will be a source of regret to the numerous friends of each of the families to learn that Dr. Lewis Benson contemplates moving to Fort Gaines, and Mr. T M Blackedge to Louisiana.
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Lewis Benson
Fort Gaines
T. M. Blackedge
Louisiana
Georgia Power Improves Transmission Lines in Section
The Georgia Power Company is making considerable improvements in their transmission lines in this section, enhancing reliability and capacity for nearby customers and industries.
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The
Georgia Power Company
Thomas M Hunt Dies in Hancock County
Hon Thomas M Hunt, prominent Hancock county attorney, died at his Sparta home Wednesday at age 82. He served Hancock in both state senate and house. Survived by daughter Mrs James L Powell and several nieces and nephews including Mrs Ty H Boone of Macon. his wife Claudia Montfort had predeceased him.
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Thos. M. Hunt
Hancock County
Sparta
Hunt
Claudia Montfort
Richard Montfort
Butler
State Senate
House of Representatives
Jas. L. Powell
Ty H. Boone
Macon
Mrs Peterman Returns Home After Medical Treatment
Herald notes Mrs Peterman recently returned home from the Thornton Minor Clinic in Kansas City Missouri. Her condition is greatly improved and will be welcome news to friends in the community.
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Herald
Petermany
Thornton & Minor Clinic
Kansas City
Peterman
Illness Sends Mr. H J Adams to Thomaston Hospital
Mr. H J Adams, bedbound for three weeks, was Friday moved to Thomaston hospital for observation and treatment. Friends express sincere regret and wish him a speedy recovery. A report cites ten thousand dollars in damage from an incident at a hotel in Liyoney Gay last Monday night.
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H. J. Adams
Thomaston
Adams
Momlay
Liyoney Gay
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Howard Murchison, Sr
News OF the Science Dept
Butler High School
Route Three
Masons
Americus College
Eugene Booth
Thomas M. Hunt
Hancock
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