Georgia Briefs From Across The State This Week
Receivership named in Atlanta for Nu Grape company. Deaths include Clinton Shingler son of ex Senator J S Shingler Sr and Asbury Collins of Americus. Notable appointments and accidents noted in Macon Americus and Bulloch counties. Fertilizer plants plan full season near Savannah with 1500 jobs. Tax collections in Crisp County described as usually good. New Columbus bar admittees. Route for highway funds debated in Crisp. State senate vacancy filled by E H Connor. Rural mail carriers plan membership drive and districts reorganization. Oaths taken for Chattahoochee Circuit six counties ordinary terms.
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Nu-Grape Company of America
Atlanta
A. A Baumstork
Clinton F. Shingler
J. S. Shingler
Ashburn
Georgia Rural Mail Carriers’ Association
Ansley Hotel
C. Wall
Ellaville
Chattahoochee Circuit
Columbus
C. F. McLaughlin
Court House
McLaughlin
L. T. Péed
Taylor County
H. H. Hunter
Muscogee County
8. A. Spivey
Chattahoochee County
Thos. Mahone
Talbot County
J. B. Peavy
Harris County
John C. Butt
Marion County
Kirven Store in Columbus Damaged by Fire
Columbus Ga Dec 28 the department store of J A Kirven company one of the citys oldest mercantile establishments suffered fire and water damage estimated at more than 35000 Firemen were called after flames started on the roof while workmen repaired a leak with a blow torch The over turned tar bucket ignited the roof Water from three hose lines and sprinklers caused most damage The flames damaged the building about 1000 with the rest due to merchandise fixtures water and smoke
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Columbus
J. A. Kirven Company
Collie Reunites With Mistress After 18 Months Away
In Cordele Georgia Diable the collie returns home after Mamie Laura Lee, now Mrs. W J Lee, visits from Miami. The dog, once nursemaid to neighbors children, vanished after her marriage and disappearance puzzled the family for 18 months. He greets her at 5:30 a.m. with joyous barking and leaps.
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Cordele
R. E. Harris
South Carolina
Mamie Laura
Miami
Fla
W. J. Lee
Diablo
Pearson Slain in Mill as Lynch Surrenders to Sheriff
Monticello Ga Jan 8 W D Pearson 61 objected to his daughter's marriage to D F Lynch age 53 and was shot to death Tuesday at a Monticello planing mill Lynch surrendered to Sheriff W F Persons. A coroner's jury ruled justifiable homicide though another daughter swore out murder charges. Both men from well known families had long standing ill will since the marriage. Lynch has six children from a former marriage and one with Pearsons daughter.
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Monticello
W. D. Pearson
D. F. Lynch
Lynch
Ynch
W. F. Persons
C. M. Goodman
Pearson
Georgia lawmakers urged to probe prison cruelty
On January 3 Atlanta reports 16 prominent Georgians asked for a legislative investigation into alleged cruelty in state prison camps. The request, sent by mail to incoming legislators, included photographs of alleged torture. The group says charges against the state's pay are serious enough to require a vigorous, impartial inquiry to establish facts and guide reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
General Assembly
Dr Anthony Transferred to Texas Church Pastorate
Dr Walter Anthony, pastor of Mulberry Street Methodist in Macon, is reassigned to Travis Park Methodist in San Antonio. He will be replaced at Mulberry Street by Dr Carl C Gregory, current pastor of Travis Park. Gregory previously led the First Methodist in Dallas and has pastored large western churches.
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Walter Anthony
Mulberry Street Methodist Church
Macon
Travis Park Methodist Church
San Antonio
Texas
Mulberry Street Church
Carl C. Gregory
Gregory
Travis Park Church
First Methodist Church
Dallas
Plato
West
TOLER STATES HOSPITAL TO BE BUILT AT MIONA
Oglethorpe Ga Dec 29 Mr C J Toler stated last week plans are under way to build a hospital at Miona Springs one of the best known health resorts in this section The details have not as yet been published while it is understood the project will be backed by some of the leading physicians of the state Such a move has been on foot for some time as it is generally recognized that these spring waters possess healing qualities seldom found in any springs but not until recently has anything definite been announced.
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Oglethorpe, Ga
C.J. Toler
Miona Springs
Thumb Sketch of State Senator W. F. Andrews
Walter Fitzpatrick Andrews of Roberta Georgia is profiled as a long serving Democrat in Crawford Taylor Peach and Houston districts. A farmer and cotton merchant born October 21 1876 he has served as mayor alderman and state representative since 1925. He advocates budget restraint a general sales tax and limiting county taxes while opposing new departments and agencies.
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John W. Hammond
Atlanta
Maconeee
Andrews
Walter Fitzpatrick Andrews
Roberta
Crawford, Taylor, Peach
Houston
Crawford County
Annie Maude Mathews
County Democratic Committee
Assembly
James P. Duncan of Houston County Aged 67
James P. Duncan of Perry Houston County is a 67 year old lawyer and Democrat. He attended Perry public schools C M Neels Military Academy Kirkwood University of Georgia and began law practice in 1885. He served in the Georgia House from 1896-97 1898-99 1922 and was reelected without opposition. He advocates reform of ad valorem taxes and trimming government costs while keeping an open mind on proposed legislation.
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James P. Duncan
Perry
Horn
Clinton C
Elizabeth (Pope) Duncan
Houston County
Mason
C. M. Neel
Kirkwood
University of Georgia
House of Representatives
Senator George Promotes RF C Loans to Save Schools
Senator Walter F George of Georgia introduced a bill in the Senate on December 21 to authorize the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to lend money to states counties and municipalities for public school maintenance. He argued tax limits and borrowing constraints threaten closures or drastic cuts with rural and urban schools at risk nationwide. The measure does not appropriate federal funds but permits loans to states in this emergency.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Senate
Walter F George
Georgia
United States Office of Education
Treasury
New Federal Building Opens in Fort Valley
Fort Valley Ga December 31 Fort Valley's new federal building and post office will be formally opened January 1 The building under construction for several months with Monroe contractor Emmett Williams has been submitted for final inspection Warren E Darrow supervising engineer of the treasury will accept it for the government Postmaster Frank W Withoft and assistants will take charge Monday morning Uncle Sam's business will be conducted from the city's finest building The two story red brick structure cost about 60000
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Ft. Valley
Fort Valley
Federal
Theublic
Emmett Williams
Monroe
Warren E. Darrow
Columbus
Treasury Department
Frank W. Withoft
Uncle Sam
Train Hits Car Killing Two Women in Atlanta
An Atlanta Sunday crossing crash killed Mrs. S. C. Adams and her daughter Miss Cheseie Adams, injuring Campbell Rhea. The Southern Railway passenger train dragged the car about 100 yards and the engine cowcatcher required repair before the train could proceed. Rhea, from a Tennessee family, was not seriously hurt.
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Atlanta
S. C. Adams
Cheseie Adams
Campbell Rhea
Southern Railway
Rhea
Jesus Tempted in Wilderness Sets Model for Salvation
After baptism Jesus faced 40 days in the wilderness facing temptations from the devil. He endured without sin, providing a permanent example for mankind to resist evil and follow the gospel path to salvation. The piece recalls Eden, the apostles, and the spread of Christ’s teaching as he calls followers to become fishers of men.
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Jesus
Satan
Capernium
Jerusalem
Judea
Cana
Caernium
Garden of Eden
Dam
Eve
Adam
Jordan
Jericho
Mt. Sinsi
Moses
Elijah
Mathew
Luke
Daniel of
Old
Taylor County Georgia legal notices on county officers and tax changes
Local bills outline reforms including abolishing County Treasurer and Tax Receiver offices, creating a County Tax Commissioner, establishing a County Depository, and defining duties and budgets. Provisions cover election, bonding, vacancies, and transition of tax collection while preserving existing tax liens and authorities.
Adams Brothers Reunited For Work Between Years
Two Adams brothers long trained to work together are set to reunite in their craft after being separated by life and schooling. G. C. Adams is to be returned to the family business and teach his brother the trade for a renewed partnership in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Two Brosweed
G. C. Adams
Notice of Application to Sell Estate in Georgia
F A Ricks and H K Sealy as administrators de bonis non cum testamento annexo of the estate of W M Mussle deceased apply for permission to sell the estate to pay debts and divide among heirs and legatees. The Court of Ordinary of Taylor County will act at the February 1988 term.
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Court of Ordinary
L. T, Peed
Notice to Sell Real Estate in Musslewhite Estate
Clara Musslewhite, administratrix of Jessie Musslewhite’s estate, petitions for leave to sell real estate. Creditors and heirs are notified to appear at the February 1938 term of the Court of Ordinary in Taylor County, Georgia, or leave may be granted. January 5, 1938. L. T. Peed, Ordinary.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Clara Muasslewhite
Jessie Musslewhite
Court of Ordinary
L. T. Peed
Adams brothers linked to Georgia agriculture dept leadership
At the state capitol it emerged Homer B Adams may become chief clerk of the department with his brother G O Adams involved in early education and farming work. Other potential appointees include J W Rountree campaign manager and judge Max McRae with plans for pure food, cashier, and chemistry roles. Homer Adams resides in Decatur, a former Carrollton school superintendent.
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Homer B. Adams
State Capitol
Homer
Adams Brothers
G. O. Adams
Colege
Nashville
Tenn
Peabody College
Capitol
Adams
J. W. Rountree
Atlanta
Max McRae
McRae
M. O Campbell
B. W. Lochran
Fairburn
Campbell
Cochran
Ue Clark
Anne Vaughn
Columbus
Columbus Adams’ Campaign Manager In Muscogee County
D. B. Wynn
Aolumbus
Homer Adams
Decaturi
Schoo
Carrollton
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Business Men's Bible
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Franklin County
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W. J. Massee
Surry In
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Howard Curtis
Beatrice Snipes
William L. Wagner
Chicago
M. J. Huber
Kago
Duval Dodson
Durham
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W. G. Regan
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A. ©. McCorkle
Statesboro
Bulloch County
Savannah
Pooler
Ecomrt Forers
Crisp County
Piscine
Wm. A. Leonard
James R. Morphis
Aaron H. Sailor
Cordelo
State Senate
R H Pate
Unahilla
E. H. Connor
Una- Hilla
Watts Powell
Vienna
Dooly County
Tri-County
Pulaski
Bleckley
Dooly
Kirven
Collie
Mill
DR. Anthony
BIG Church
Toler States Hospital
Miona
W. F. Andrews
Bill
Senator George
Gethsemane
Paul
Tim
Kingdom of Heaven
God
John the Baptist
Herod Anetapas
Stephen
Hus
Savannarola
Christ
Martin Luther
Hur
Sayamnarola
John
Ben
Galilee
Solomon
Hiram
Tyre
Earth
Daniel
Sea of Galilee
Gynda
H. J. Porter
Butler Baptist Church
A. Neous
Hue
Niew Yi
Taylo County
Adams Boys
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