Governor Proposes Six Ways to Boost State Revenue
The governor outlined six methods to raise about 5 million dollars to cover unpaid appropriations. He vetoed two options including extra sales of Western and Atlantic warrants. Possible measures include selling the executive mansion lease, lowering exemptions on sales to six thousand dollars, creating a tax commission, and diverting part of motor vehicle tag revenue to education. The message was delivered to the General Assembly in joint session after the two houses met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardaeniag
General Assembly
Tax Commission
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Pathfinder of Medicine in State Passes Away
South Georgia medical profession mourns a pioneer member and longtime clinician. The obituary notes his early work with the Methodist hospital and his influence on medical education in the region. His career spanned decades of service to patients and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Georgia Medical Profession
Thbert
Mrs Maggie Page Buried in Columbus R Fake Corp Official
Funeral services for Mrs Maggie Re Page vice president and treasurer of the R Fake Corporation were held in Columbus Thursday. Rev A vil assisted by Rev L A Hen led a service that drew several hundred attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie RE. Page
Columbus Piachas
Mce
R. + Fake Corporation
By A. Vil
L. A. Henare
New Year Plan Promises Growth Across Georgia
Georgia readies a forward year with new highways and a revised plan for prosperity. Officials target road upgrades on routes through Waycross and Reynolds, a proposed courthouse bond, and renewed focus on farming, poultry, and dairying to raise output and improve living standards in 1981.
Officers Stage Big Raid in Taylor County
Federal Prohibition Officers W K Johnson Jr and B J Hancock report December activity in a nine-county area. They destroyed 46 stills, arrested eight men, and poured out 700 gallons of liquor and 60 000 gallons of beer. A major find eight miles north of Butler yielded two 800 gallon stills, a 60 gallon on 800 gallon steamer, seven hundred five gallons of liquor and about 6 000 gallons of beer. Nine men were arrested and bonded. trials set for March. Sugar and shorts went to charities. mules and wagon sold. Other seizures included two 400 gallon box stills and two 60 gallon steamers at Mauk with eight fermenters. no arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Johnson, Jr
B. J. Hancock
Butler
Macon
W. FE. Martin
Herman MecMullin
Talbot County
McMallin
Orris Brown
Tom and
Walter Willams
George Howell
James ‘More
William Mathis
Maceo Foy
John Colbert
Sam Davis
John Gan Ware
Mauk
Taylor County Farmers Plan 1981 Crop Planting
Taylor county farmers prepare for the 1981 season by plowing, clearing land, and planning crops. Expect more corn peanuts velvet beans peas and small grain with university programs likely involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Lawrence Plans Aid for Veterans in Georgia
Atlanta Jan 2 R de T Lawrence state pension commissioner announced preliminary steps to secure a 360 per year pension for remaining Confederate veterans. A requisition for 8788 240 to veterans under 1929 act has been sent to the governor and a letter mailed to legislative leaders explaining the situation.
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Atlanta
R. de T. Lawrence
Lawrence
Ellaville Man Held Up Near River by Two Men
Roy Heath, a prominent Ellaville young man, was robbed Tuesday night near the river bridge in Upson County. Two white men with "Sickeebed" faces stopped his Buick coupe and took $14 and a gold watch after blocking the road. Heath reported the incident to officers in Butler. search efforts were fruitless.
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Roy Heath
Ellaville
Nt River
Upson County
Heath
Atlanta
Mr. Heath
Butler
Dreizin Family to Retain Citizenship Here
The Dreizin family will not move to Newnan for the holidays due to unexpected business changes. Oscar Dreizin remains a respected figure among local circles and plans to remain in the area. Alex Goldstein, connected with the Dreizin store for two years, has ended his association to pursue other business interests.
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Oscar Dreizin
Newnan
Butler
Alex Goldstein
Dreizin
Nearuture
Quite An Enjoyable Christmas Here
Reports from Taylor county stations show holidays enjoyed with few accidents. Merchants note splendid business. The unfortunates and shut-ins received food clothing and flowers, reflecting a generous community spirit.
Stolen Mail Recovered After Macon Truck Theft
Three mail pouches containing parcel post packages addressed to Butler Reynolds and Howard were stolen from a mail truck at the Macon terminal Sunday night December 28. Roy Johnson, an ex convict, was arrested the next day and much of the stolen goods recovered. He admitted the theft and was committed to United States district court under a $3000 bond.
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Butler
Reynolds
Howard
Macon
Roy Johnson
United States District Court
Masonic Lodge Urges All Members to Attend Next Communication
The Worshipful Master urgently requests all members of Fickling Masonic Lodge to be present at the upcoming lodge communication on Thurada night of next week. Vital matters concerning the order will be discussed and passed.
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Fickling Masonic Lodge
Thurada
St. John’s Day
Fickling Lodge No. 129
Joe P. Bowdoin
Atlanta
Grand Lodge of Georgia
Margaret Embry Misses Saturday WSB Program
The Butler and Taylor county friends of Margaret Embry, now of Fort Valley, were disappointed she did not appear on last week’s Saturday morning radio program on station WSB. The absence was due to a congested Christmas music schedule. She will return on the air in a few days, her friends report.
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Butler
Taylor County
Margaret Embry
Fort Valley
WSB
Laura Avycett Allman
B. F. Allmon
Rupert
Brooks
Methodist Church
Allman
Prosperity Cemetery
J. A. Cook
McCorkle
Christmas greetings from McKenney world cruise cards
Mr and Mrs R L McKenney sent Christmas postcards from their world voyage. The notes mailed December 28 appeared to have shipped through the Panama Canal as they cruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. McKenney
Panama Canal
Macon
Regular City Officials Election Set for Saturday
A regular city election for a two year term is scheduled for Saturday. Voters will decide local leadership and policies at polling locations across the city.
Local Christmas Bird Shot At Courthouse Lawn
A large chicken hawk roosting in a tree on the courthouse lawn Christmas Day was shot and killed by Mr. W.S. Payne, reflecting the yuletide season’s oddities in town society.
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Court House
Uutler
Grim Reaper Visits Three Homes In The County
Obituaries detail the deaths of William B. Adams in Wesley, John England in the county, and Laura Avyett Allman of Rupert. Adams, 77, died after a heart illness. England, 74, was a plain devout Methodist and local figure. Allman, 78, died after paralysis. services were held at Antioch and Prosperity cemeteries with church affiliations noted.
Quarterly Conferences Set In Columbus District
New Columbus district presiding elder Rev. L A Harrei has begun duties and schedules first quarter 1931 quarterly conferences. Readings and dinners follow at Howard charge January 10, Mauk charge January 14, Butler Methodist church January 27, and Reynolds Methodist church January 28. Also noted is the illness of H J Garrett, esteemed county farmer.
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Columbus
L. A. Harrei
Howard
Mauk
Butler Methodist Church
Reynolds Methodist Church
Young Man Killed In Auto Accident Christmas Day
Leslie C. Barfield age 19 formerly of Taylor county and resident of East Thomaston died in a two vehicle crash on route three known as Bulldogs Curve two miles from Thomaston. John Redwine the Thomaston driver was held on a $2500 bond for involuntary manslaughter with conflicting opinions on fault. Funeral services were held at the family home with Rev C O Enghlish officiating and burial at Bethlehem cemetery.
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John Breckenridge England
England
Methodist Church
M. T. Gaultnéey
J. F. Jackson
H. Dunn
Howard Cemetery
T. W
D. A
B. H. England
K. N. England
Wadley
Mattie
Annie England
Leslie C. Barfield
Jast Thomaston
John Redwine
Thomaston
Barfield
Redwine
Nefro
James R. Dewis
Thomaston Commission Company
Montag
East Thomaston
C. O. Engligh
Nethlehem
Court Order Notice for October Term 1980 Continuance
A court order from Hon. C F McLaughlin of the Superior Court Chattahoochee Circuit continues all motions for new trials demurrers and money rules to the October term 1980 with any unresolved matters heard January 10 1941 in Chambers Columbus Georgia. The judge will hear Chambers matters only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. McLaughlin
Superior Court
Chattahoochee Circuit
Chambers
Columbus
Georgia
Mrs. E H Morrison Dies After Two Month Illness
Ellaville resident Mrs. E. H. Morrison aged 48 died Saturday night after a two month illness. The community from Ellaville mourns her loss as a prominent local woman.
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E. H. Morrison
Ellaville
Old Year 1930 Was a Dandy in Taylor Georgia
The author praises 1930 as a good year for Taylor Georgia and the Herald readers. He notes prosperity, charitable aid for the needy, strong banks, and neighbourly cooperation. He contrasts local comfort with hardships elsewhere and urges gratitude and efforts to improve in 1931.
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Seegislas
Fernor
Miciil
South Georgia
Waylor County
Reynnolds
Taylor Coun
W. B. Adams
J. B. England
MR. W. B. Adams
William Benjamin Adams
Wesley Community
Adams
Antioch Church
J. H. Stanford
A. M
Charlie Adams
Cordelé
Jim Adams
Rochell
Ella Page
Ida Harris
Manchester
J.B
Mrs. B. F, Allmon
Masons
H. J. Garrett
Leslie Barfield
South
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