Georgia General Assembly Opens Historic Session Jan 14
Georgia’s 70 day session begins January 14 under Governor Talmadge’s unified control. Leaders plan early moves on tax and highway measures, prohibition reform, tax cuts, and possible county consolidation. Battles loom over 3.2 beer, local options, and old age pensions as lawmakers push new state relief ideas.
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Bert Collier
Atlanta
Georgia
General Assembly
Talmadge
House
Roy Harris
Augusta
Rules
J. W. ©Upepper
Fayetteville
Appropriations Committee
John Spivey
Pmanuel
Ways and Means
Senate
Public Service Commission
Offinga
Ils
Yeomans
Growme
Sheriff Responds on Co operation and bootlegging in Taylor County
Butler Georgia January 7 1936 sheriff R P McGuffin replies to a letter from a concerned citizen about law observance. he defends county efforts against bootlegging noting hundreds of stills destroyed and thousands of gallons seized while urging cooperation and adherence to court records. he pledges to act on warrants and emphasizes he cannot do more without public help.
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Butler
Herald
Taylor County
Mack
R. P. McGuffin
Important Farm Meet In Thomaston District Set For 18th
The Thomaston Production Credit Association serving Lamar, Pike, Taylor and Upson counties will hold its annual meeting January 18, 1985 at the courthouse in Thomaston at 10 a.m. All farmer borrowers and Class B stockholders are urged to attend, with non-members invited to learn about the credit services offered. Directors for the ensuing year will be elected, each member voting one share. A report of the year’s operations will be presented, and Hiram L. Gardner of Production Credit Corporation of Columbia will discuss Farm Credit Administration for the third district and the association’s operations through December 31, 1984.
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Thomaston Production Credit Association
Lamar, Pike, Taylor and
Upson
Court House
Thomaston
Riley Summers
Summers
Association
Production Credit Corporation of Columbia
Hiram L. Gardner
Farm Credit Administration
Third District
Bible teaching services offered by Gordon F Bazemore
Gordon F Bazemore of Butler Georgia announces availability to teach Bible by outline and chart method or by Bible geography. Willing to organize classes at any location and date.
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Gordon F. Bazemore
Butler, Ga
Thrift Week Urged By Mrs R H McKay From Fitzgerald
Mrs R H McKay of Fitzgerald chairs insurance for the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs and urges observance of Thrift Week January 18 to 20. She promotes insurance education in clubs and schools, offers expert talks, supports an essay contest due February 15, and stresses life insurance as a safe, practical savings method for families.
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R. H. McKay
Fitzgerald
Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs
County Wide Poultry Meeting Planned in Butler
County farmers will gather January 15 in Butler for a statewide poultry meeting. Two poultry department experts will discuss incubation brooding inheritance feeding grading and marketing eggs with a round table for questions. Sponsored by Taylor County poultrymen led by Miss Leonora Anderson and County Agent Daniel farmers and others are urged to attend for guidance and planning.
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Butler
Butler Herald
Poultry Department
Taylor County
Leonora Anderson
Daniel
Adams elected to Wheeler Texas Board of Commissioners
Mr W W Adams, son of the late Rev J T Adams, was elected a member of the Wheeler City Commissioners in Texas. The Wheeler Times cites his industrious, law abiding character and standing in Taylor county, noting he is upright, capable and fearless.
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Taylor County
W. W. Adams
Board of Commissioners
Wheeler
Texas
J. T. Adams
Adams
Wheeler Times
County Agent Announces Peanut Contract Applications Now
County Agent G. C. Daniel announces 1985 peanut contract applications for qualified farmers. Readiness to process 1984 acreage proof, sales records, and bills. eligibility includes 1983 or 1934 peanut activity. Details cover acreage reductions, payment rates, and cotton contract ties. limited to about 100 farmers in the county.
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Santa Claus
Sam
G. C. Daniel
Income Tax Blanks Mailed With Pink Form Rule
Income tax blanks for 1934 returns will be mailed today by collector W. E. Page. A new pink sheet requests name address occupation and both net and gross incomes to speed processing. Returns are due March 15 with a 25 percent penalty for late filing. Assistance available from seven zone officers in Atlanta Savannah Columbus Macon Valdosta and Augusta.
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W. E. Page
Internal Revenue
Page
Internal Revenue Department
Atlanta
Savannah
Columbus
Macon
Valdosta
Augusta
Sheriff Warns on Drunk Driving and Underage Drivers
Sheriff R P McGuffin of Taylor County Georgia cautions the public about drunk driving and allowing under sixteen to drive. He vows to file cases against violators and asks for cooperation to enforce the laws, aiming to deter misconduct and embarrass offenders.
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R. P. McGuffin
Taylor County
Georgia
New Industry Tung Oil Trees Five Cents Each
Advertises tung oil as a new industry with small nursery trees priced at five cents each from In ovine Wight Nurseries in Cairo Georgia.
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Inovine
Wight Nurseries
Cairo
Dispatch of Night Mail Advanced One Hour
Butler post office announces a one hour advance in night mail dispatch effective January 15. Lobby opens 7:00 a.m. and mail for trains 8 and 4 dispatches at 6:00 p.m. Mail for trains 2 and 4 not accepted after 6:00 p.m. Lobby locks at 6:00 p.m. and after hours mail deposited in sidewalk box. Cooperation expected from the public.
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Butler
Post Office
Postal Department
Four Are Injured In Macon County Car Crash
Mrs. Murray Gardner of Macon and three others suffered slight injuries when a car crashed into a tree in Marshallville while en route to Montezuma for funeral services for Mack Gardner. Passengers H T Brown T J Cobb and Miss Mamie Herndon also sustained bruises and shock. They were transported to Montezuma by Mr. Durden. None required hospital care.
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Montezuma
Mr. Gardner
Gardner
Mack Gardner
Lighting of Home To Be Discussed At WHO Club Meeting
The Butler Woman's Home Demonstration Club will meet at the school building on Wednesday January 16 at 3 p m. Sara Whitehead of Georgia Power will demonstrate Lighting the Home with an appliance prize for the lucky number. She will answer personal questions. Dr Eli Garrett will lecture on Building the Teeth. The event welcomes non members and the public. Leonora Anderson Home Demonstration Agent urges a large crowd.
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Butler Woman's Home Demonstration Club
Sara Whitehead
Georgia Power Co
Whitehead
Eli Garrett
Leonora Anderson
Evangelist A B Jones Addresses Butler Audience
Ashton B Jones an Atlanta evangelist spoke to a sizable Butler audience at the Methodist church Sunday evening. He is the son of Mrs Florence Huff Jones and was born and reared in Butler.
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Ashton B. Jones
Atlanta
Butler
Mr. Jones
Florence Huff Jones
Sheriff Urges Vehicle Tag Renewals Before February First
R P McGuffin sheriff warns motor vehicle owners to renew license tags for cars trucks and trailers by February 1 each year. He notes his office has blanks available for ordering tags and urges timely orders to avoid expiration issues.
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R, P, McGuffin
Mrs S J Hays Pneumonia Victim After Short Illness
Mrs S J Hays died at her Norwich home on January 6 1985 after a two week pneumonia illness. Born 1898 she was active in Pine Level and Methodist Protestant churches. Survived by husband S J Hays and several children including Thomas, Minnie Lois, W Hays, Dollie Maude, and parents G D and Mrs Hays. Funeral held January 7 at Pine Level cemetery conducted by Rev Ed Lamb.
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Norwich
S. J. Hays
Hays
Methodist Protestant Church
Pine Level
Ed. P. Lamb
Pierce Chapel
M. P
Columbus
Mother of Taylor County Sheriff Dies in South Carolina
Mrs Mary E McGuffin mother of Hon R P McGuffin sheriff of Taylor County died suddenly at her Westminster South Carolina home She was 74 and a Baptist longtime resident She leaves a husband A L McGuffin and several children plus many relatives and friends
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Mary E. McGuffin
Westminister
S. C
R. P McGuffin
McGuffin
Westminster
Taylor County
Edwards Brothers Rebuild Warehouse Fire Damages
Edwards Brothers begin rebuilding the large brick warehouse south of the public square, destroyed weeks ago by fire with bales of cotton undertakers supplies and other commodities valued in the thousands. W F E Bone, a noted local contractor, oversees the reconstruction work.
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Edwards Brothers
Messrs Edwards Brothers
W. F E. Bone
Butler City Election Looms With Mayor and Board Seats
The upcoming Saturday vote will elect a mayor and a full five member aldermanic board for two year terms. Possible candidates include J. J. Windham for mayor or Col. W. E. Steed, both former officeholders. Incumbent mayor H. H. Riley has declined renomination.
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Butler
J. J. Windham
Col
W. E. Steed
H. H. Riley
Audit County Books
The annual audit of Taylor county officers is underway this week conducted by J T Sikes a certified public accountant based in Atlanta confirming the county’s financial records are being examined for accuracy and compliance.
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Taylor County
J. T. Sikes
Certified Public Accountant
Atlanta
Schedule of teaching from 7 30 to 9 30 and 6 to 8
W B Posey notes a morning class from 7 30 to 9 30 at the shop and an evening class from 6 to 8 at his house every day except Friday when classes meet at Prospect Church. A Wednesday afternoon slot from 2 to 4 is held at a location announced at the last meeting.
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M House
Prose Pect
W. B. Posey
Ellaville Names 1995 City Officials
Ellaville Georgia announces its 1995 city leadership after the January council meeting. Dr. T. W. Wilson is mayor with W. T. Tondee as mayor pro tem. S. W. Miles H. F. Dixon R. E. B. Sullivan and R. E. Hill serve as councilmen. Charles T. Battle selected as clerk.
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Ellaville
T. W. Wilson
W.T. ‘Tondee
S. W. Miles
H. F. Dixon
R. EB. Sullivan
R. E. Hill
Chas. T. Battle
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Georgia Scions
Charles J. Redwine
Jno
W. Hammond
Statehouse
Ed Rivers
Lakeland
Ellis Arnall
Newnan
Andrew Kingery
Summit
Fred Scott
Thomasville
W. M. Lester
Macon County
WHO
A. B. Jones
Westminister, S. C
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