Governor Proposes Six Ways to Meet Deficit
Atlanta January 6 Governor Hardman in an extraordinary message to the assembly outlines six methods to raise funds for unpaid appropriations. Two methods lack his approval. Proposals include selling warrants, leasing the executive mansion, adjusting sales tax exemptions, creating a tax commission, diverting half of automobile tag revenue to education, and other revenue measures.
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Atlanta
Hardwan
Sion
W. Cecil Neill
W. Cecil Ill
Richard B. Russell
Irenin
Western and ‘Atlantic’ Railroad
Pioneer of Medicine in State Dr Fred D Patterson Hears Hired
South Georgia medical profession honors Dr Fred D Patterson a pioneer in the state. He was hired at a Cuthbert hospital on New Year’s Day and helped establish a hospital serving the region for years. Born in Stewart County he was prominent in civic and social affairs and a member of the Cuthbert Methodist Church.
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South Georgia Medical Profession
Fred D. Patterson
Cuthbert
St. John’s
Fickling Lodge No. 129
A. M
Joe P. Bowdoin
Atlanta
Grand Lodge of Georgia
Fickling Lodge
Grand Lodge
Chas
R. Brown
Pickling Lode
Maggie B Page Funeral Held in Columbus
Funeral services for Mrs Maggie B Page former president and treasurer of the R s Kage Corporation were conducted in Columbus Georgia Thursday by Rev Be A Parford assisted by Rev L A Hen Ha. Several hundred persons attended.
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Maggie B. Page
Columbus
Columbus, Ga
Maggie B., Page
Nir
R. S Kage Corporation
Be-A Parford
Prohibition Officers Report Major Taylor County Raid
The December report shows Federal Prohibition Officers destroyed 46 stills and poured out 700 gallons of liquor plus about 60 000 gallons of beer. Eight miles north of Butley they found two 300 gallon stills and a 60 gallon steamer with other equipment. Nine men were arrested, all newly captured in a large operation with bonds set, trials due in March. The sugar and shorts were burned to charitable institutions in Macon.
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W. K. John, Ton, Jr
E. J. Hancock
Mont
Butley
Macon
W. E Martin
Herman McMullin
Talbot County
McMullin
Orris Brown
Tomi
Walter Williams
George Howell
James Rockmore
William Mathis
Maceo Foy
John Colbert
Sam Davis
John Duncan
Mauk
Taylor County Farmers Prepare 1931 Planting Ground
Farmers in Taylor county ready for the 1931 crops by plowing fields and clearing new ground. They plan to diversify with more corn peanuts velvet beans peas and small grains to be planted this year.
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Taylor County
Lawrence Plans to Aid Veterans in Georgia Pensions
Atlanta date line reports R de T Lawrence state pension commissioner says steps taken to secure an $860 per year pension for remaining Confederate veterans. A requisition for $878,240 for 1929 act obligations has been sent to the governor and a letter mailed to legislative leaders.
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Atlanta
R. de T. Lawrence
Jthee
Lawrence
Starting the New Year Right in Taylor County Georgia
A year end reflection highlights Georgia hopes for growth in Taylor County with planned highway improvements Route three and Route twenty two paving and the Howard to Reynolds road addition. Voters may consider a bond issue for a new courthouse despite no disasters this year as crops and livestock show strong gains. The piece urges residents to unite, conserve resources, and push 1991 toward prosperity.
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Taylor County
Howard
Reynolds
Butler
Court House
Ellaville man held up near river by two robbers
Roy Heath, a prominent Ellaville resident, was robbed Tuesday night near the Flint River bridge on route three in Upson County. Two masked men in a Buick coupe stopped his car, taking $14 and a gold watch before fleeing. Authorities in Butler investigated but found no leads.
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Roy Heath
Ellaville
Flint’ River Bridge
Upson County
Heath
Atlanta
Dreizin Family Keeps Citizenship Here Amid Holiday Plans
Unexpected business changes keep Oscar Dreizin and family from moving to Newnan for the holidays. The Dreizin store notes Alex Goldstein has left the partnership to pursue his own business elsewhere, prompting local chatter among friends and community members.
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Dreizin
Oscar Dreizin
Newnan
Butler
Alex Goldstein
Uture
Enjoyable Christmas Observed Across Taylor County
Reports from stations note holidays passed without incident and merchants report splendid business. The unfortunates and shut-ins were kindly remembered with food clothing and flowers.
Stolen Mail Recovered After Truck Theft at Macon Terminal
Three mail pouches addressed to Butler Reynolds and Howard were stolen from a mail truck at Macon terminal Sunday night. Roy Johnson, an ex convict, was arrested the next day and much of the stolen packages were recovered. He admitted the theft and was bound over to a United States district court on a 3000 dollar bond.
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Butler
Reynolds
Howard
Macon
Roy Johnson
United States
Urgent Lodge Meeting Advised for Hickling Magonit Lodge
The Worshipful Master requests all members attend the next lodge communication on Thursday night next week. Vital matters affecting the order will be discussed and decisions may be made. Brethren are urged to be present and ready to participate.
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Hickling Magonit Lodge
Fort Valley Woman Missed WSB Radio Appearance
Butler and Taylor county friends of Miss Margaret Embry formerly of Butler now of Fort Valley were disappointed she did not appear on the Saturday morning radio program last week on station WSB. The reason given was a congested Christmas music program. She will be back on the air soon.
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Butler
Taylor’ County
Margaret Embry
Fort Valley
WSB
Christmas postcard greetings from world cruising McKenneys
Christmas greetings in pictorial card form arrived last night from Mr and Mrs R L McKenney who are cruising the world. The cards were mailed December 28 as their ship passed through the Panama Canal.
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R. L. McKenney
Panama
Canal
Macon
Election for City Officials to Be Held Saturday
An election for city officials for a two year term is scheduled for Saturday. Officials seek votes on local leadership and governance.
Local Hawk Shot On Christmas Day Court House Lawn
A large hawk roosting in a tree on the court house lawn was shot and killed by Mr. W. S. Payne during the Yuletide season. The incident occurred on Christmas Day and was noted in the local record.
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W.S
Payne
Uitler
Grim Reaper Claims Three Oak County Residents in One Weekend
Obituaries report the deaths of William B Adams of Wesley community aged 77 after a year of illness, John Breckenridge England of this county aged 74, and Latra Avett Allmon of Rupert aged 78. Adams and England were longtime civic pillars and church members. Allmon left four stepchildren and a devout Methodist life. Interments were at Antioch, Howard, and Prosperity cemeteries respectively.
New Columbus District Elder Harrell Sets Early 1931 Meetings
Rev. L. A. Harrell begins duties as presiding elder of the Columbus district and organizes the first quarter 1931 quarterly conferences. Announced meetings include January 10 at Howard charge with a dinner on the grounds, January 14 at Mauk charge with a dinner on the grounds, January 27 at Bitler Methodist church, and January 28 at Reynolds Methodist church.
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Columbus
L. A. Harrell
Howard
Mauk
Bitler Methodist Church
SD. -m
Reynolds Methodist Church
Illness Shocks Noted County Farmer H J Garrett
Friends of prominent farmer H J Garrett announce his critical illness, describing him as one of the county's best citizens and most successful agricultural figures.
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H.J. Garrett
Young Man Killed In Auto Crash Christmas Day
Leslie Barfield aged 19 formerly of this county and resident of East Thomaston died in a Christmas Day collision between his car and a truck driven by John Redwine a Thomaston Negro. Redwine was bound over on involuntary manslaughter charges. Funeral services were held at the family home with Rev C O Mooglish officiating.
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John Breckenridge England
Mr. England
England
Methodist Church
M. T. Gaultney
J.F. Jackson
E H. Dunn
Howard Cemetery
Ggtoawits
D. A
B. H. England
Leslie
Barfield
East Thomaston
John Redwine
Thomaston
Redwine
James R. Deeis
Thomaston Commission Company
Upson
Lula Barfield
Taylor County
West Thomaston
Wethiehem
Court Order In Columbus Georgia Chambers Matters
Public notice of a court order by Judge C F McLaughlin in Chattihoochhee Circuit continuing all motions for new trials demurs and all other matters proper to the October term 193d until January 10 1931 at Chambers Columbus Georgia to be heard. Applies to Chambers matters only.
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C. F. McLaughlin
Superior Court
Chattihoochhee
Chambers
Columbus
Georgia
Mrs. Morrison Dies After Illness in Ellaville
Mrs. FE. H. Morrison, 48, longtime Ellaville resident, died Saturday night after a two month illness. Funeral arrangements are pending as the community mourns the loss of a prominent local woman.
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FE. H. Morrison
Ellaville
Old Year 1930 Remembered as a Dandy in Georgia
A Georgia community reflects on 1930 praising prosperity and neighborly support while urging gratitude for food, banks, and charitable efforts. The author notes the region as the nation’s “white spot” and calls for better appreciation as 1981 approaches.
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