Valdosta Leaders Elected to Alumni Association Posts
Cam U. Young Jr a leading Valdosta attorney was chosen president of the Dmory Junior College Alumni Association with Harvey Evarts of Barney as vice president and Ward Pafford a college faculty member as secretary Wayne Yeager of Valdosta retires as president. The Talbotton Ice and Storage Co was acquired by the Manchester Ice and Fuel Co after a fire December 12 destroyed the Talbotton plant and equipment. Judge B F Neal was named president of the Kiwanis Club in Montezuma with McKenzie Perry first vice president and W W Guy second vice president. Other officers include J S Croxton treasurer R H Saunders secretary and directors Graham Bell Andrew Clark C T Stevenson C T Har en Geente Orkley D C Rumph and Rev J W Hitch W H McKenzie Jr retires as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cam U. Young, Jr
Valdosta
Dmory Junior College
Harvey Evarts
Barney
Ward Pafford
Wayne Yeager
Talbotton Ice and Storage Co
Manchester Ice and Fuel Go
Talbotton
C. D. Dixon
B. F. Neal
Montezma
Kiwanis
Montezuma
McKenzie Perry
W. W. Guy
J. 5. Croxton
R. H. Saunders
Graham Bell
Andrew Clark
C. T. Stevenson
C.T. Haren Geente Orkley
D.C. Rumph
J. W. Hitch
Americus Fire Losses Totals 60536 in 1937
Americus Georgia, Jan 2 Fire losses in 1937 totaled 60536, up from 1936. Fire chief John Monahan cited $14922 property destroyed in 1936. The Americus Oil Company blaze caused about 50000 in losses, driving the increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
John Monahan
Americus Oil Company
Collier Purchases Mills at Griffin
Griffin Ga December 20 purchase of the Griffin Emitting Mills on Haar t Broadway by H M Collier of Montezuma from J A Evans was announced last week Plans to operate the mills within 80 days and employ between 125 and 150 workers were announced by Collier
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin, Ga
Griffin Emitting Mills
Haat Broadway
H. M. Collier
Montezuma
J. A. Evans
Collier
Two Persons Dead After Train Crash Near Colbert
Two people were killed when their car collided with the Cotton States Limited passenger train near Colbert Georgia on a grade crossing. The victims, identified as Sue Morris and James Carl Eberhart, both about 25, were farm residents living near the scene. The Seaboard train ran from Birmingham to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colbert
Seaboard Air Line
Cotton States Limited
Athens
Iaa
Sue Morris
James Carl Eberhart
Seaboard
Atlanta
Birmingham
Ala
New York Flyer
Hall County Recovers Every Stolen Auto
Hall County records show no stolen car remains unrecovered in the past year. Sheriff Arthur Bell reports every stolen vehicle in the county has been recovered, with many autos recovered from outside Hall County and brought in for owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall County
Gainesville
Arthur Bell
Schley County Man Jailed on Criminal Attack Charge
Pilaville Ga Jan 1 Claude Bell is jailed in Schley county on a criminal attack charge after arrest by Sheriff Rigsby on a warrant from the victim's father Bell says he went to see the woman's husband about pigs he planned to buy The wife aged about 17 has lived nearby with her husband and father for several years The sheriff notes Bell's statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilaville
Claude Bell
Schley
Rigsby
Schley County
Bell
Trial Held In Talbotton In Mallory Slaying Case
John Mason a Negro faced preliminary trial in Talbotton on a murder charge for the Dec 4 death of Collllis Mallory at Prattsburg. Justices bound Mason over on a change to voluntary manslaughter with $200 bond. protest by defense argued Mallory aggressor. Bond posted and Mason released. prosecution by J H McGehee. defense by A J Perryman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbotton
Tallbotton
John Mason
Colliis Mallory
Prattsburg
Justices of the Peace
L. Stinson
J. S. Parker
Mason
Mallory
Talbot Superior
Court
J. H. McGehee Mason
A. J. Perryman
Georgia boy killed demonstrating gun he got Christmas
Fred Dunn a 16 year old high school senior was fatally wounded when his shotgun discharged while he demonstrated its quick action as a Christmas gift. The gun slipped from his shoulder and the blast struck his thigh, severing an artery. A younger companion witnessed the accident near his Funston area home. He died after being taken to Moultrie hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moultrie
Fred Dunn
Funston
Dunn
Police hunt after Black prisoner escape in Folkston
Folkston Georgia January 2 Sheriff J O Sikes and a posse of over 100 men pursued Walter Robinson a Black prisoner who escaped Saturday after binding a jail attendant whose smothering led to the attendant’s death. Funeral services for J B Mizell janitor at the jail were held Sunday leaving widow and six children. Robinson 28 was jailed Friday awaiting trial for larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folkston
J. O. Sikes
Walter Robinson
J. B. Mizell
Robinson
U.S. Marine Corps Opens Recruitment in Macon District
The Marine Corps Recruiting District Macon announced authorization to enlist 35 men in January from Taylor County area. Applicants must be 18 to 28, 64 to 74 inches tall, unmarried with no dependents, of good character and excellent physical condition. Interested men should contact the Macon recruiting station for forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Marine Corps
Macon
Taylor County
J. M. Tildsley
Marine Corps
Maj. Tildsley
Jailed Man Captured After Charlton County Escape
Folkston readers learn Sheriff J O Sikes reports the capture of a Black man named Walter Robinson also known as Robert Melton after an escape from Charlton county jail Saturday night. The suspect allegedly smothered jail janitor Pratt Mizelle and fled before bloodhounds tracked him across the Moria line. Robinson stated he did not know Mizelle had died and offered no resistance to being returned to Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folkston
J. 0
Sikes
Charlton County
Walter Robinson
Pratt Mizelle
Moria
Georgia
Robert Melton
Mizelle
McKenzie Death Saddens Junction City Community
In Junction City Georgia on Jan 3 the death of Mrs Claudia McKenzie of Tallassee Alabama drew heartfelt tributes from relatives and friends. She leaves son Donald McKenzie and daughter Mrs Billie Clayton. Her husband P B McKenzie preceded her in death. Funeral rites were held in Tuskegee Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction City
Wim. Keller
Claudia McKenzie
Tallassee
Ala
Wm. Keller
Chas. W. Moore
Bier
Donald McKenzie
Billie Clayton
Tuskegee
Alla
P. B. McKenzie
Georgia to rectify 150 year old Bill of Rights omission
Atlanta reports Georgia will perform an honorary ratification of the Bill of Rights during its 150th anniversary celebration of the August 1788 constitutional ratification. Judge G W Chambers notes governors and state representatives from original states will attend a pageant marking the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Augusta
G. W. Chambers
Hit and Run Driver Kills Willie Hardin Near Ellaville
In Ellaville on Saturday night Willie Hardin 46 of the Hopewell community was fatally struck by a hit and run car. Police search for the driver continued as a coroner's jury ruled the death an automobile homicide. One headlight was found on the Elaville Buena Vista highway near the scene and Hardin’s body was taken to Allen McElhenny’s home in Hopewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellaville
Willie Hardin
Hopewell
Lbllaville
Allen McElhenny
State To Have Funds To Match Federal Aid On Highway Projects
Atlanta January 2 Chairman W L Miller said Georgia will have funds over the next two years to match federal allotments totaling 3 164 850 for regular federal aid roads and 620 970 for post or secondary roads The state may pause to see if Congress cuts the new allocations If cancelled no federal funds would flow in 1939 Miller urged continuing road work to aid unemployment and statewide needs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
W. L. Miller
State Highway Department
Georgia
Congress
Miller
Federal Roads Bureau
Heart Attack Ends Life of C. C. Maffett in Montezuma
Claude C. Maffett, 54, prominent Montezuma citizen, died of a heart attack at his home early Tuesday. Survived by wife Hays Robinson, a Montezuma teacher, two daughters Mrs. Bill Stratford and Claude Maffett, a sister Mrs. David Murray of Oglethorpe, and a brother Irving Maffett of Fitzgerald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Lowry
Fulton County
Atlanta
Montezuma, Ga
Claude C. Maffett
Montezuma
Hays Robinson
Bill Stratford
Claude Maffett
David Murray
Oglethorpe
Irving Maffett
Fitzgerald
New Year greetings mark global reflections on 1938
General Pershing and General Craig send New Year messages praising army readiness. In the East 1938 begins with marches as Tokyo seeks US friendship. England enacts liberalized divorce law. Rome notes 1988? the text shifts to a reflective poem about fresh starts and forgiveness as the world greets a new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ips
John J. Pershing
Mail Craig
Far East
Tokyo
United States
England
Rome
St. Peter‘s
Adolf Hitler
Americus to Dedicate New Community Center Gym
Americus Georgia planners announce a dedication week for a new community center gymnasium to be completed in February. Mayor T L Bell and S C Hadock the high school principal coordinate plans to invite teams from across the district for a high school basketball tournament and related entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Community Center
T. L. Bell
S. C. Haddock
Americas High School
Cooper Bradley joins new Southern Print Inc firm in Americus
Cooper Bradley, long time salesman for Gammage Print Shop, forms Southern Print Inc with Sam McDaniel and C. A. Ames in Americus Georgia. Bradley appointed executive manager and vice president, shares one third stock with McDaniel and Ames. The plant operates on Jackson Street. Bradley to handle printing and office supplies, leaves Gammage with best wishes from manager E L Gammage and colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County News
Americus
Southern Print Inc
Jackson Street
Cooper Bradley
Gammage Print
Sam McDaniel
A Ames
C. A. Ames
Bradley
Southern Printers
Ames
Mr. MacDaniel
Gammage
E. L. Gammage
Cooper
Harris couple burned in Hancock County cabin fire
Alford and Lula Harris, both black residents of Buffalo Hancock County, perished Tuesday night when their cabin home burned. Neither could escape the flames. Alford had a crippled leg and Lula was paralyzed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alford
Lula Harris
Buffalo
Hancock County
Alford Harris
Lula
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Abbbeville
W. T. Jennings
Dawson
Mid-Georgia Oil Company of
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Gossett Oil Company
Federal Radio Commission
James Wham
Yale University
Charles Jones
5. L. Jones
B. Witherspoon
Augusta Casket Co
Pi. Benning
R. S McLane
Democrats of
Mothers of the Party
Nation
Anbrew Jackson
Anstey
A. B. and
Talbott
William Marshall
Frank Sheffield,Jr
Zera Littlejean
Henry Lumigkin
Columbus City Commission
L. C. Wilson
Angus O
Pat) Patterson
I. M. Patterson
Unadilla
Wallace Hughes
Hughes
Fred Deadwyler
Columbus Police Department
H. S. McCoy
Sylvester
Moultrie Hospital
G. C. DeBerry
Parkersville
Moultrie Highway
Henry Love
Savannah
W. A. Candler Hospital
Talbot
POSSE
Negro Slayer
McKenzie
Hardin
C. C. Maffett
Novilin
Jim
McDaniel, Ames, Bradley
Martha
South Georgia
South Georgia Ice Company
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