Paroles Free Russell Coart and C G Rawlings Before Christmas
Russell Coart and Charles G Rawlings, both serving life terms for sensational Georgia slayings, were granted paroles by the State Prison Commission. Coart, a 60-year-old ex-army officer who killed Talbot County school superintendent A B McNiece in 1921, and Rawlings, 73, who murdered Johnson County farmer A G Tarburton in 1925, had long trial histories and were among Georgia’s most publicized cases.
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Russell
Ajor Lee H. Coart
A. B. McNiece
Talbot County
Charles G. Rawlings
Sanderaville
A. G. Tarburton
Johnson County
Georgia
Coart
Rawlings
State Prison Commission
Court
McNiece
Talbotton
Godrt
Talbotton Court House
United States Army
Cuba
China
Phillipines
Tarburton
J. J. Tanner
Washington County
Johnson
Ozonee River
Tanner
Thos. W. Hardwick
Building Activities in Southeast Show 70 Per Cent Gain
News items indicate a 70 percent rise in building activity across the Southeast with optimistic outlooks for future construction. Various notes mention national economic expectations and policy moves impacting growth in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National House
Wesleyan Drive
Sam. Tate
Congress
Shelby
Hio
Georgia
Bibb County
Beerind
Senate
Taylor County Officials Start Four Year Term Jan 2
Taylor County lines up a new four year slate as of January 2 with six official changes. The clerk superior court Thelmon Jarrell replaces C S Cox. Sheriff R P McGuffin is re elected. Tax receiver A Jenkins succeeds C C Cooper. Treasurer S H Wall W M Brown and E C Perkins replace F Jarrell T Whatley J T Cochran as county commissioners. Ordinary L T Peed administered the oaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Superior Court
L. T. Peed
Board of County Commissioners
Atenon Jarrell
O. S. Cox
P. A. Jenkins
C. C. Cooper
Ham
J. EB. Hives
S. H. Wall
W. M. Brown
Perkins
F. Jarrell
T. Whatley
J. T. Cochran
Ord
Thelmon Jarrell
C. S. Cox
R. P. McGuffin
G. A. Roberts
A. Jenkins
C. C. Coca
J. Windham
J. E
Baptist Minister Resigns Post in Junction City
Rev E H Dunn resigns after four years as pastor of the Baptist church in Junction City. The change to Emanuel Baptist of Columbus was announced, with Dunn citing tenure length and a promising new field as reasons. Dunn and his family plan to move within two weeks.
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Junction City
E. H. Dunn
Baptist Church
June City
Mx. Pann
Emanuel Baptist of Columbus
Dunn
Function Uity
Mr. Dunn
Miller Slated for State Office in Georgia
Columbus attorney B S Miller, long active in politics and law, is reported to be named by Governor Eugene Talmadge to an assistant attorney general post in Georgia. Miller has served in the legislature from Columbus and is known for his work on educational boards and state affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
B.S. Miller
Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
Miller
Judge John B. Guerry Joins Georgia Court of Appeals
Montezuma lawyer Judge John B. Guerry took his seat on the Georgia Court of Appeals Monday morning after being elected in the Democratic primary and general election. He succeeds Judge Frank Hooper Jr., who is serving the unexpired term of the late Judge O H B Bloodworth. The welcome came from officials of the two high courts and the state capitol.
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John B. Guerry
Montezuma
Georgia Court of Appeals
Guerry
Judge Guerry
Frank Hooper, Jr
Atlanta
O. H. B. Bloodworth
Russell
Forsyth Banks Merge To Form Stronger Institution
Forsyth Georgia records a banking consolidation as Citizens Bank and Bank of Forsyth merged Tuesday morning to create a stronger, unified bank. The town had four banks for years with no failures, now three remain after the consolidation.
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Citizens Bank and
Bank OF Forsyth
Forsyth, Ga
Forsyth
Citizens Bank
Court date moved to fourth Monday in January 1988
Notice from Taylor Superior Court at Chambers Columbus Georgia announces postponement of the January term from the first Monday to the fourth Monday January 23 1988. Judge O S Cox directs adjourning the term and notifies jurors witnesses and attorneys of the change for both civil and criminal matters in the special session.
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Taylor Superior Court
Boeing
Chambers
Columbus
O. S. Cox
Announcements From Agricultural Agent Plans Meetings
Crowells in Panhandle hosts a community meeting Friday at 7 pm with J S Greene R A Hinton and others discussing farm problems A short program by Miss Anderson follows Then advanced 4-H club boys host a wiener roast for club girls Saturday evening Jan 7 from 6 to 9 pm at McCants mill Attendance urged to aid planning for 1988 Club effort ends with boys’ team recognized for most completed record books by W A Lundy County Agent
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Crowells
Panhandle
J. S. Greene
R. A. Hinton
McCants Mill
W. A. Lundy
Six Thousand Dollar Savings for Taylor County Farmers
Athens Ga December 24, 1982 Taylor county farmers cut costs by cooperative buying led by County Agent W A Lundy saving 6269.59 by pooling purchases. They bought 621.5 tons of fertilizer for 10810.20, 52500 pounds Austrian Winter peas, and sold 28742 pounds of poultry earning 2788.20 above local prices. Other sales included hogs meat and vegetables as they pursued larger scale farming to secure better prices.
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Athens
Taylor County
W. A. Lundy
Rainey Buys National Show Case Company in Columbus
Columbus Ga Jan 8 W W Rainey becomes sole owner of the National Show Case company after a long running partnership with J H Dimon. The deal marks one of Columbus most significant recent business moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
W. W. Rainey
National Show Case Company
Columbus Monge
New Year Brings Changes in County Auto Agency
Reynolds last week announced that Taylor County Motor Company has relinquished its Ford contract and become the county Chevrolet agent. The firm, led by C. H. Neisler, R. M. Suggs, and R. L. Swearingen, will offer 1938 Chevrolet models and factory price parts. No Ford agency arrangements yet, though talks continue.
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Reynolds
Taylor County Motor Company
Ford Motor Company
Chevrolet Motor Company
Chevrolet Automobiles
Chevrolet
Mesars C. H. Neisler
R. M. Suggs
R. L. Swearingen
Herald
Ford
New Protestant Church Reports Strong Year in Norwich
The Methodist Protestant Church of Norwich marks a solid year despite hard times. Pastor Rev. Edw. P. Lamb, in his third year, is praised by conference officials and retained. The next quarterly conference is Jan 8 with a program including Sunday school, a sermon on Ezekiel’s dry bones, music, and services by associate pastor Rev. C A Abbott. Five new members joined this conference year.
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Norwich
Aear
Georgia
Tedeenss
Edw. P. Lamb
C. A. Abbott
Fay
Two Negroes Escape County Jail Sunday Night
Ephram Hayes charged with burglary and Toad Little charged with simple larceny escaped from the county jail Sunday night in an unusual way. Jailor Hoke Windham found them missing after entering Hayes and Little’s cell. The pair slipped away unseen and hid in the building until late night when they forced a brick wall hole and fled, not discovered until Monday morning.
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Ephram Hayes
Toad Little
Hoke Windham
Hayes
Little
Correction Named Edward Cooper Williamson In Robbery Note
The Herald corrects a prior report linking Edward Cooper to a freight car robbery at Mauk on the A B C railroad. The man involved is Edward Cooper Williamson, per Cooper family statement, clarifying the warrant and source information.
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the Herald
Mauk
Edward Cooper
Rupert
Cooper
Edward Cooper Williamson
Sheriff's Office
Herald
County Schools Reopen After Christmas Vacation
After a two week Christmas break all county schools including Butler and Reynolds city schools resumed Monday morning. Attendance reports are exceptionally good despite widespread influenza and other illness in the county in recent weeks.
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Butler and
Reynolds
Rev E H Dunn Accepts Call at Emanuel Baptist Church Columbus
Rev E H Dunn resigns as Butler Baptist pastor and accepts a call to Emanuel Baptist Church in Columbus. He has served locally for years as pastor and high school teacher. The Dunns are well regarded in the community and plan to move around January 16.
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E. H. Dunn
Emanuel Baptist Church
Columbus
Butler Baptist Church
Mr. Dunn
Methodist
the Baptist
Dunn
But- Msard
Mr. Dann
Wall Heads Taylor Board with Halley as Clerk
The Taylor County Board of Commissioners began its term with H. S. Wall as chairman and Alton Halley named clerk. The new board, also including W. M. Brown and E. C. Perkins Jr, adjourned from Tuesday to Wednesday as they tackled cash-based budgeting for the convict camp, jail, and courthouse.
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Wall
Taylor
Alton Halley
Board of County Commissioners
Taylor County
H. S. Wall
W. M. Brown
E. C. Perkins
Central of Georgia Agent Admitted To Savannah Hospital
P C Rowell local agent for Central of Georgia By in Savannah was admitted to the railroad hospital Tuesday after weeks of illness. In his absence W E Craig of Ozark Alabama leads the local office as Mrs Rowell and children visit Florala Alabama to be with relatives.
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P. C. Rowell
Central of Georgia By
Savannah
The
Central Railroad
W. E. Craig
Ozark
Ala
Minister Jasper Brooks 90 killed in Texas crash
Friends received word of Elder Jasper Brooks 90 a former Taylor County resident killed in a car crash near his Grape Land Texas home. The report also said one of his sons sustained serious injuries in the same accident.
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Taylor County
Texas
Jasper Brooks
Grapeland
Death notice for Mrs Mary Fowler of Fort Valley
Mrs Mary Fowler of Fort Valley died recently, with sorrow shared by Montezuma friends. She was twice married, to John Windham of Reynolds and later John Fowler of Montezuma. Survived by two brothers A J Parks of Reynolds and Potter Parks of Perry, and daughter Mrs W F Rodgers of Reynolds. Interment was Monday, funeral directors G H Goddard and Co. and Edwards Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
Mary Fowler
Fort Valley
Confederate Veteran And Father Of Local Citizen Dies At Thomaston Home
Confederate veteran and father of Thomaston residents dies at home on December 26 after a long illness. Mr. Adams, born January 11, 1845 in Talbot County, served 4 years in the Civil War and was honored for bravery. Survived by his wife and a large family, burial held in Thomaston with Elder Henry Swi and S. H. Bentley officiating.
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Thomaston
Joan Arch Adais
Talbot County
John Wesley
Adams
Hominaton
Primitive Baptist Church
Mr. Adams
Messrs
J. W
A. C
B. C. Adams
Nannie Lou
Iva Adams
Hleb
H. C. Adams
Butler
Frank Parker
A. W. Adams
Carsonville
Annie Saunders
Macon
Charlie and
Len Adi
RL Scl
Junction City
Henry Swi
S. H. Bentley
Mrs Ollie Davis R E Davis Reynolds Georgia Dies in Florida
Mrs Ollie Davis wife of the late R E Davis died in Jacksonville Florida after a brief illness She was 58 and had moved to Florida after her husband s death She was daughter of G W and Georgia Ann Newsom McDaniel survived by a sister and several daughters She was a Reynolds Baptist church member Interment at Glovers Cemetery Monday with Rev W C Huckabee presiding G H Goddard & Co funeral directors
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Ad Reynolds Methodist Church
Presiding
G. H. Goddard & Co
Son of Buena Vista Man Killed in New York Crash
A telegram from Albany announces the death of John Campbell Butt Jr. in New York after an automobile accident. Born 1906, he was the son of Judge and Mrs. J. Butt of Buena Vista and a 1928 Georgia Tech graduate in electrical engineering. He worked for General Electric in Schenectady.
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Buena Vista
Albany
New York
John Campbell Butt, Jr
John ©. Butt
Buena Vista High School
Georgia School of Technology
Atlanta
Connection
Wiate Generalle Company
Crenectady
Prices drop at Wight Nurseries in Cairo Ga
Prices at Wight Nurseries Cairo Georgia list satsuma pranges 30 to 40 cents plum 35 cents 20 cents pears 35 cents peaches and Japanese persimmons 80 cents per dozen or basket.
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Satsuma
Wight Nurseries
Cairo
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Russell Frees
Lee Coart and
C. G. Rawlings
Connic
Dead Man
B. S. Miller
Appeals Court
C. Frank McLaughlin
S.C. C. CG
Lundy
New Protestant Church
John Fowler
R, E, Davis
N.Y
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