Georgia CWA Board Ousted By Hopkins
Washington reports Harry Hopkins, head of the Civil Works Administration, stripped Gov. Talmadge of Georgia of authority and dissolved the state CWA board appointed by Talmadge. Hopkins will direct Georgia relief work from Washington with Miss Gay Shepperson as his Georgia liaison, prompting protests from Georgia officials and citizens.
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Washington
Harry Hopkins
Hopkins
Talmadge
Ronald Ransom
Georgir Cwa
Hawkins
Georgia
Congress
County Commission
Talmerdre
CWA
Georgia Relief Board
Ransom
Civil’ Works
Columbus Ledger Editor Attacked by City Attorney in Street Clash
Nelson M. Shipp editor of the Columbus Ledger is reported struck by City Attorney William Worsley in a street confrontation over editorials advocating cuts to municipal salaries. Shipp reportedly struck back but did not land, and the exchange ended with a handshake amid threats of a personal confrontation.
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Columbus Ledger
City Attorney Exchange
Columbus
Columbus Leager
del Worsley
Shipp
The
Ledger
Enquirer Sun
R. W. Page Corporation
Negro Boy And Mule Injured When Struck by Car
A Plains community farmer, W A Carter, lost control of his car while passing a wagon drawn by mules on the Flint river bridge near mouth approach. One mule was fatally injured and a Negro youth, son of Arthur Preston and driver of the mule team, was thrown to the ground with injuries. Sheriff McGuffin investigated and Carter said the accident was unavoidable and aided the youth and animals.
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Iaeres
W A. Carter
Arthur Preston
Flinter Bridge
McGuffin
Carter
Death of Bainbridge editor Ernest H Griffin marked loss for Georgia politics
Bainbridge Ga Jan 7 Ernest Howard Pat Griffin 56 veteran legislator and newspaper publisher died at his home after a year long illness He relinquished Bainbridge Post Searchlight editorial seat to his son Maj S M Griffin last June Griffin longtime editor since 1900 started Pelham Free Lance bought Bainbridge Post merged with Searchlight Known for sportsmanlike conduct he once lost an election by one vote and did not contest Survivors include wife one daughter Mrs Bruce Davis four sons Howard Marvin Carlisle and Alwyn all of Bainbridge two sisters Miss Clyde Griffin Orlando and Mrs A B Williams Orlando and two brothers R A Griffin and S M Griffin Atlanta
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Bainbridge
Ernest Howard
Pat” Griffin
Bainbridge Post Searchlight
Maj
S. M. Griffin
Pat
Georgia House of Representatives
Griffin
Pelham Free Lance
Bainbridge Post
Searchlight
Bruce Davis
Marianna
Fla
Howard
Marvin
Carlisle
Alwyn
A. B. Williams
Orlando
Clyde Griffin
Washington
R. A. Griffn
Atlanta
Woodpeckers Defeat 2nd Infantry Lagers In 40 to 4 Victory
Saturday night the Woodpecker Quintet edged the 2nd Infantry Lagers 40 to 4 in a hard fought game. Shornton sparked the comeback with brilliant passes as Woodpeckers pulled ahead late. Marlar’s tight defense praised. Next they meet Barnesville Athletic Club Saturday Jan 18.
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Woodpecker Quintett
th infantry /Lagers
Lms
Samesville Athletic Club
Woodpeckers
Barnesville
Former Kentucky Senator Praises Route Three
Former U S Senator Ben Williamson of Kentucky and Mrs Williamson pass Americus on U S Highway 19 en route to Florida. He praises the all paved shorter north to Florida route and says he will urge friends to take it. Williamson is a friend of Senator Walter F George of Vienna and praises the Georgian in Americus.
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Americas
U. S
Ben Williamson
Kentucky
Williamson
Americus
Senator Williamson
Senantor
Walter F. George
Vienna
New 1934 Chevrolet Attracting Wide Interest Nationwide
Detroit dispatch reports the new 1934 Chevrolet with knee action wheels and Blue Streak engine being unveiled at the New York show and to 100 factory showings nationwide. The car features longer wheelbase, improved riding quality, forward engine placement, enhanced power, independent front suspension, better steering stability, and Fisher Nodraft ventilation. Production rapid, dealers expect full line in weeks with many retail orders.
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Detroit
Mich
Chevrolet
New York
United States
General Motors Proving Ground
Regional B Y P U Conference Set for Albany Jan 21
J D Parker, president, says the South west Georgia Regional B Y P U will hold a conference at First Baptist Albany on Sunday at 2 15 p m CST. Several hundred youths from 17 associations will attend a rally with a Nashville report to be presented. Miss Reva DuPree and Edwin S Preston will speak on Christ Must Reign in Our Training Program and deliver the address.
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J. D. Parker
Southwest Georgia
First Baptist Church
Albany
Parker
Nashville
Reva DuPree
Christ
Edwin S. Preston
Notice To Applicants In Re-Employment Office
Notice to applicants in re employment office advises registration after 80 days if no employment is obtained and to inform when private work begins whether temporary or permanent. It states the service helps private employers with labor problems, and mentions Wright Nurseries in Cairo Georgia offering farm profits and home beautification.
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National Reemployment Service
P. Hodges
Mgr
Wight Nurseries
Cairo
Timber protection drive urged in Taylor County
The U S Forest Service and Georgia Forest Service urge land owners to enroll with the Taylor Talbot Timber Protective Organization to ensure fire breaks protect timber. Objections to breaks on private land should be filed with L B Barrett at the Butler C C C Camp. More than 60 miles of fire breaks protect 19 000 acres in Taylor County with 29 local C C C men, as campaigns continue through February to April.
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U. S. Forest Service
Georgia Forest Service
Taylor
Taylor-Salbot Timber Protective Organization
Forest Service
Butler C. C. C
L. B. Barrett
Taylor-Talbot Timber Protective Organization
Talbot
Marion
Schley
Macon
Taylor County
Civilian Conservation Corps
Hodges Named Reynolds Mayor for 1984 85 Term
Mr. E. W. Hodges was elected mayor of Reynolds for the 1984 85 term at a regular election held Tuesday of last week. He ran without opposition and succeeds Dr. G. W. Fickling, who has served two terms and was not eligible for re election under the city charter. Mesars C. H. Neisler and E. W. Cook were elected members of the board of aldermen.
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E. W. Hodges
Reynolds
Hodges
G. W. Fickling
Mesars C. H. Neisler
E. W. Cook
Pension Checks Arrived for Taylor County
Checks for Taylor county pensioners for the last half of August 1933 totaling 830.00 were received last week by Judge L. T. Peed Ordinary and promptly distributed by that efficient official.
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Taylor County
L. T. Peed
Sunday Services Invite Macon Minister at Local Church
Rev. J. F. Anderson of Macon accepts invitation to preach Sunday morning and evening at the local Baptist church in the temporary absence of a regular pastor. Services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
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J. F. Anderson
Macon
Mr. Anderson
Cotton Plan Depends On Farmers Says County Agent
Georgia farmers face the success of the AAA cotton production adjustment, aiming to reduce surpluses and establish parity for cotton prices. Taylor County expects up to 10.7 million dollars in rental and benefit payments if a 40 percent reduction is reached. participation is voluntary, with domestically consumed allotment set at 40 percent of average base-period production.
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AAA
G M. Daniel
Laylor
Taylor County
H. L. Brown
University System of Georgia
Georgia
Farmers Warned Against Unfair Hog Price Deductions
Secretary of Agriculture Wallace warns farmers that hog buyers and small processors in several regions are deducting the processing tax from quoted market prices. The warning urges farmers not to sell to buyers making such deductions and asks for names of violators to be sent to Dr. A. G. Black, Agricultural Adjustment Administration, Washington, D. C. The administration will use all powers to curb fraudulent tax collection practices in hog marketing.
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Wallace
AAA
A. G. Black
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Washington, D. C
Butler School Reopens After Measles Break With Strong Attendance
The Butler school reopened Monday after a three week vacation due to measles. Faculty report high student turnout in every room and a ready, determined mood to pursue studies. Leadership is praised and higher achievements anticipated.
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Butler School
Wound Received Christmas Fatal to J. E. Jones
J. E. Jones a 52 year old Geneva resident died in Columbus after ten days at the city hospital from a fractured skull suffered in a Christmas Eve affray in Geneva. Investigators report Kelly, held in Talbotton on a murder charge, struck Jones with an automobile crank after an alleged theft dispute. Jones leaves a wife, sister Katie Belle Douglas of Washington DC, and brother Mercer Jones of Tallahassee. Funeral and burial were in Geneva.
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Columbus
J. E. Jones
Geneva
A. J. Perryman
Chattahoochee
Talbotton
Jones
Kelly
Mr. Jones
Katie Belle Douglas
Washington, D. C
Mercer Jones
Tallahassee
Fla
Geneva Cemetery
Albert Cooper Expires In Rupert Wednesday
Americus Georgia obituary for Albert Cooper brother of Charles Cooper dies in Rupert at age, after long illness. Born in Preston Georgia, body returned to Americus for funeral at Macedonia Methodist Church near Parrott with Rev. W W Hill. interment in church cemetery. Survived by widow, four children Christine Foster Groverell one daughter and three sons, six brothers and three sisters.
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Americus
Albert Cooper
Charles Cooper
Rupert
Cooper
Preston
Macedonia Methodist Church
Parrott
W. W. Hill
Christine
Foster
Groverell
Sis
John Will Cooper
New Orleans
Fleet
Joe
Mance Cooper
Charitn
Samps Cooper
Minnie L. Burgany
Ellaville
Aliie Mae Cooper
Mia
Fannie Anderson
Birmingham
Mrs. Benson Dies In Buena Vista
Mrs. Mattie Elizabeth Benson widow of I. W. Benson and Buena Vista resident since 28 years of age died Saturday after a week long illness at her Buena Vista home. Born February 21 1850 in North Carolina she moved to Georgia and settled in Buena Vista about 31 years ago. She was a member of Ramah Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are son O E Benson Williamson Georgia daughters R L Rigsby Tallahassee Florida and Sam Miles Ellaville Georgia a sister Mrs Clifford Baugh Ellaville 28 grandchildren and several great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
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Mattie Elizabeth Benson
I. W. Benson
Buena Vista
Benson
North Carolina
On County
Ramaha
R. L. Rigsby
Tallahassee
Fla
Sam Miles
Ellaville
Clifford Baugh
Battle earns Goodyear plaque for decade of service
Mrs J A Battle, a Goodyear tire dealer from Talbotton, receives a bronze plaque from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. for ten years of service. The plaque features raised Goodyear lettering, transport reliefs, and a central emblem of the Goodyear all weather tread tire encircling the Goodyear flag, with plant scenes in the background.
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J. A. Battle
Goodyear Tire
Talbotton
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Goodyear
Goodyear Zeppelin Dock
Audit of Taylor County Books Under Way This Week
The annual Taylor County audit is being conducted this week by Mr. A. M. Halley and will be ready for action by the commissioners at their February meeting. The board rejected Mr. Halley as auditor, a move deemed wise by the commission.
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Taylor County
A. M. Halley
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