Prisoners on Road Side Escape and Capture in Georgia
Six convicts on the Cochran Macon highway overpowered a guard and abducted Dr T M White and his family after seizing a car. One fugitive, John Spears, a Black prisoner, was later captured with bloodhounds. Mrs White and two children escaped to a farm as telephones failed. the escape occurred from Bullards camp where 90 prisoners are confined.
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Macon
Cochran
Cochran-Macon
Ralph English
John Spears
Chathamey
T. M. White
Bullards
Sheriff's Office
Bishop
Dr. White
Cross Road W H D Club Elect Officers For 1935
The Cross Roads Woman's Home Demonstration Club met at Cross Roads school for a December business session. Officers chosen for 1935 include President Mrs J A Locke, Vice President Mrs I A Hollis, Secretary Treasurer Mrs Howard Mott, Assistant Secretary Treasurer Mrs B F Kirksey, Press Reporter Mrs G T Theus. A Christmas candy demonstration by Miss Leonora Anderson followed, then a pound party arranged by Miss Louise Parks with an emblem exchange and a special plate for Miss Anderson. The event ended with songs, a Christmas story, remarks on giving, and thanks from Miss Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Roads
G T. Theus
Leonora Anderson
Louise Parks
Cross Roads School
Miss Anderson
Miss Parks
Hollis
Marine Corps Enlistments Call January 20 Graduates
Macon Georgia district recruiting office will accept 20 high school graduates in January from Georgia Alabama Tennessee and Kentucky. Interested parties should write to Lieut. Col. HW Stone for full information and application blanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
U. S. Marine Corps District
Municipal Auditorium
County-Wide Poultry Meeting Set for Jan 15 in Butler
A county wide poultry meeting will be held in Butler on January 15. Two poultry experts from the Poultry Department will lecture on incubation brooding inheritance feeding grading and marketing fresh eggs with a round table discussion for farmer questions. Sponsored by Taylor county poultrymen Leonora Anderson and County Agent Daniel invite all farmers farm women and others to attend for timely guidance and to encourage spring chick production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Butler Herald
Poultry Department
Noultrymen
Taylor County
Leonora Anderson
Daniel
25 000 Census Workers Begin Enumeration Of Nation S Farm
Washington D C Jan 2 about 25 000 federal census employes began the huge task of enumerating more than six million farms and ranches in what is called the most important agricultural census in the nation s history Director Wm L Austin Bureau of the Census said plans aim to complete the canvass before the end of January The Fifteenth Decennial Census Act approved June 18 1929 directed a mid decennial Census of Agriculture be taken Jan 1 1935 for the calendar year 1984 and noted the need for new farm statistics due to upheaval drought and other factors per Austin page 8 No 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Wm. L. Austin
Bureau of the Census
Department of Commerce
Austin
Death Of Mrs Whittle Occasion Of Sorrow Here
Funeral services for Mrs Lena Heath Whittle a well known Saylor county resident were held Monday at Spring Hill with Rev Louie Newton of Druid Hills Baptist Church officiating. Interment was in West View cemetery. She died after resting briefly Friday morning following Christmas presents. Survived by husband daughter and several relatives including Bearman of Miami Drennon Ada Bamberg and H Whittle former director at Davidson College. Three brothers Reynolds Nett and another relative survived.
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Lena Heath Whittle
Saylor County
Spring Hill
Louie
Newton
Druid Hills Baptist Church
West View Cemetery
Whittle
Bearman
Miam Drennon
Ada Bamberg
Ata West
Piedmont
H. Whittle
Davidson College
Reynolds
W. Snett
Ala
Talbotton
Death verdict for Negro who killed Ellaville officer
Ellaville Georgia December 81 Charlie Dodson a 17 year old negro was sentenced to die in the electric chair for the murder of W L Souter Ellaville chief of police on Christmas Eve January 21 set as execution date A special session of Schley County Superior Court convened Judge W M Harper Americus presided The jury convicted after a brief deliberation The defendant gave a brief statement claiming self defense The slaying occurred near the city jail and courthouse shadows Police spared lynching fears as Dodson was brought to court guarded by officers
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Ellaville
Charlie Dodson
W.L. Souter
Dotson
Schley County
Souter
Columbus
A. A. Arrington
Lucy Dyess
J. R. Jordan
Millard Arrington
E.C. Rigsby
Clark D. Gill
Superior Court
Hollis Fort
Americus
J. C. Rainey
E. J. Hart
Cordele
Court House
E. C. Rigsby
Spectators See 1935 V-8 Ford at Payne Motor Co
Payne Motor Co displays draw many locals as Ford introduces the 1935 V-8 models. Officials hail the car as the biggest, roomiest Ford yet with modern lines and luxurious features. The V-8 emphasizes a smooth ride on all roads, marketed as a front seat ride for back seat drivers.
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Payne Motor Co
Payne Motor Company
Ford
Important Farm Meet Set For Thomaston District 18th
The Thomaston Production Credit Association serving Lamar, Pike, Taylor and Upson counties will hold its annual meeting January 18, 1935 at the courthouse in Thomaston at 10 a m. Directors for the ensuing year will be elected and a full report of the year’s operations will be presented. Mr Hiram L Gardner of the Production Credit Corporation of Columbia will outline the Farm Credit Administration setup and the association’s operating statement through December 31, 1934.
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Thomaston Production Credit Association
Lamar, Pike, Taylor and
Upson
Court House
Thomaston
Riley Summers
Summers
Association
Production Credit Corporation of Columbia
Hiram L. Gardner
Farm Credit Administration
Third District
Local Auxiliary Units Expresses Sincere Thanks For Toy Donations
Butler Auxiliary Unit 124 extends heartfelt thanks for the abundant toy gifts that brightened Christmas. The group notes a toy shop feel in Butler and credits citizens for joyful children's smiles. They also thank contributors for the Christmas tree setup on the public lawn and urge new members to boost Legion membership before the deadline. The unit plans a 2:30 Friday meeting at Mrs. Howard’s home and will report school flag progress in next week’s Herald.
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Butler
Legion
Record of Marriages Births and Deaths in Taylor County 1934
The 1934 Taylor county report from Ordinary L T Peed shows marriages totaling 195 with 79 white and 116 colored. Births reach 263 with 188 white and 180 colored. Deaths total 109 with 149 white and 60 colored.
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Taylor County
L. T. Peed
Butler Methodist Church Sunday schedule and new year resolutions
Sunday school at 10 a m and league service at 6 15 p m preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m. The note invites attendance, declares the new year resolutions to attend worship weekly, and urges kindness and community betterment led by Pastor W. E. Hightower.
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W. E. Hightower
Mail Pouches Rifled and Depot Entered
The first robbery in years was discovered Sunday morning December 28 as burglars rifled the depot cash drawer and express office, broke into the freight warehouse, and rifled a large mail box taking a first class pouch and parcel post sacks from train No 4. Sacks were found nearby, contents scattered. Authorities pursue missing mail and arrest suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Butler
Two-Day Session Columbus M E Conference at Ft Valley
A joint Columbus and Macon Methodist District meeting will be held at Ft Valley today and tomorrow focusing on spiritual life and missionary work. Bishop W N Ainsworth will direct the sessions with eight more conferences planned across Georgia. All ministers and lay leaders are urged to attend. other denominations are invited.
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Reynolds
Columbus
Macon
Ft. Valley
W. N. Ainsworth
North
South Georgia
Christmas in Butter Reflects Shared Joy and Few Accidents
Residents enjoyed a quiet Butter Christmas with laughing children and illuminated trees while a few spent the day out of town. The daily press notes fewer deadly accidents nationwide, and locals hope the new year brings as much cheer as December 25, 1934.
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Daily Press
New Year Outlook Good Says Outler
The Columbus Methodist district board of stewards held its first conference session at St. Luke church in Columbus with Presiding Elder Rev. John M. Outler. The salary of the presiding elder remained the same as last year and several business matters were addressed. C. E. Benns attended Butler church. benevolences for presiding elder were deputized to relay actions. Rev. Mr. Butler reported an optimistic outlook for the year and strong support from church leaders.
Dreizin Store Burglarized In Local Heist
Three men thought linked to a statewide robbery ring were captured by Sheriff McGuffin and City Marshal Walker after a Sunday night break in at the Dreizin store and an attempted haul at Edwards Bros. The loot included coats, dresses, suits, hats, and belts. A $760 cash register yielded about $25 in small cash and checks. The trio, Piliott, Byers, and Latham, claimed a 1931 Chevrolet with Florida plates. the truck was found stuck near Mr. Fountain's packing house.
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R. P. McGuffin
Butler
H. C. Walker
Taylor County
O. Dreizin
Messrs
Edwards Bros
Dreizin
Walker
Charles I. Piliott
Z. W. Byers
T. H. Latham
Florida
T. L. Fountain
Fickling Masonic Lodge elects 1935 officers
At the December 27 regular communication Fickling Masonic Lodge elected Dr. Lewis Beson as Worshipful Master E. H. Bazemore as Senior Warden A. E. Guinn as Junior Warden B. F. Moore as Secretary F. A. Peed as Treasurer J. H. Amos as Tyler L. R. Adams as Senior Deacon O. Dreizin as Junior Deacon T. B. Joiner as Senior Steward Henry T. Blakely Jr. as Junior Steward C. E. Benns as Chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fickling Masonic Lodge
Lewis Beson
E. H. Bazemore
A. E. Guinn
B. F. Moore
F. A. Peed
J. H. Amos
Tyler L. R. Adams
O. Dreizin
Ginners Report for Taylor County Cotton Crop
Seven thousand five hundred fifty eight bales were ginned in Taylor County from the 1984 crop before December 13, compared with six thousand six hundred eighteen bales ginned to December 13 for the 1938 crop.
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Cottom
Taylor County
Lost white dining table cloth at Cross Roads school house
A white dining table cloth was lost Friday afternoon near Cross Roads school house about one and a half miles north. Please return to Mrs. Ed Locke at Cross Roads Echoe.
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Cross Roads School House
Ed Locke
Cross Roads Echoe
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W. H. D. Club
Marine Corps
Arch of Miami
S. H. Fla
R. E. Ay
Jic
North Carolina
E. Heath
Heath
La'l
the Herald
Butler Methodist Church
Columbus-Macon
M.E
Dreizin’s
Masons Elect
Ginners Report
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