Georgia News Roundup Highlights Bank Openings and Civic Updates
Reopening of Peoples Bank of Carrollton follows closure. Winona Park dam at Waycross completed. Harris County court opens with Judge F McLaughlin presiding. Sea Island Bank efforts to reopen at Statesboro. Funeral notices for Daniel Green and John Shinholser Sr. Georgia line: county commissioners abolish Walker county chain gang and Americus post office moves to new federal building. Federal court sale of Statesboro and Savannah railroad fetches 7500 dollars. Rumor claims W J Crowe may join federal district attorney staff. Flu cases rise at Macon convict camp. most expected to recover. Atlanta Horse Show set for May 18 20. Progress praised by Hancock County superintendent C W Morgan. Tom Linder becomes governor's executive secretary. Rotary International gathering to be hosted in Savannah with sea voyage to New York. Gov Russell shortens sentences for Laneer County slayer Tom King and M A Gay. Middle Georgia Savings and Investment in Macon files for bankruptcy. Georgia Baptist youth boards plan 20th anniversary B Y P U event in Atlanta with district and regional leaders attending.
Senate panel approves George plan to grant naval station
The senate mayor committee on Tuesday approved a measure by Senator George of Georgia to authorize the navy to transfer to Savannah Georgia the naval radio station, buildings and apparatus there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wreshington
Senate Mayor Committee
George
Navy
Savannah
Naval Radio Station
Macon County Cuts Employes Salaries
Montezuma Ga Jan 7 The Macon county commissioners at their first regular meeting reduced salaries and trimmed staff to run the county with minimal expense The warden physician and sheriff s prisoner care allowances were cut Courthouse janitor two truck drivers and one guard were let go with work handled by convicts Warden Worthington resigned effective Feb 1 and further changes may follow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
Macon
Worthington
Georgia Governor Talmadge targets taxes and transportation reform
Gov. Melvin Toomey? no. Georgia's new governor Thomas Talmadge outlines tariff-like moves and tax cuts during a 12:2 speech. He proposes a $3 auto tag tax, ethics on intangibles, lower transportation rates, and reduced state official salaries while urging immediate legislation to ease local tax burdens. He seeks economy in state government as Russell defers to a balanced budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laay
Georgia
Wwe
Detiinion Tom
Owoth
Washington
U.S
Russell Stceeds
John S. Cohen
Lave
Win
J. Harris
Talmange
Talmadge
S Assembly
General Assembly
Extradition Bid for Burns Seeks Hardy Case Hearings
Burns' extradition from New Jersey to face a hold up sentence from over a decade ago was sought but declined by Gov. Moore. Kelley represents Hardy in suits filed in county court, likely for hearing at the March term. The petitions accuse a film and book of defaming Hardy, charging false and damaging portrayals of his convict camp leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
New Jersey
Moore
Kelley
Hardy
Cuy Court
Hugh J. Dorsey
Pebones
United States of America
Georgia
Georgia Legislature Opens with Party Lines and Budget Talks
Unanimous figures anchor early session as McWhorter and Boiseuillat are named allies. Rivers is chosen speaker in the house and Perry Griffin, Gillebeau, and Kingery fill key posts while debates arise over per diem expenses and clerical hires. The senate elects Arnall as speaker pro tem and preliminaries detail bills on finance, lieutenant governor powers, and a Franklin D. Roosevelt highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cason
McWhorter
Boiseuillat
I. Moore
Luton
Georgia
House
E. D. Rivers
Lanier County
Geibaten Minest Davis
Sultchell County
Senate
Perry Griffin
DeKalb County
RK. I’. Gillebeau
Lincoln County
Andrew Kingery
Swainsboro
W. A. Sutton
Colquitt
Culpepper
Fayette
Rivers
Lindsay
Dekalb
J. G. Watkins
John B. Jackson
Gray
J. R. Terrell, Jr
LaGrange
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Pat Haralson
Blairsville
Decatur
Wiey Galloway
Waverly Hall
R. F. Gillebeau
Messenger
H C. Bloodworth
Jack Forrester
Herbert Kirby
J. W. Stovall
Ellis Arnall
Coweta County
Brunson
Laurens
Eckford
Fulton
Parker
Arnall
Death Ends Senator Goff Career at Winter Home
Death Saturday closed the distinguished legal career of Guy Desford Goff former United States senator from West Virginia at his winter home in Thomasville He was 66 years old Newspapermen of Macon enjoyed a New Year dinner in the Bibb county jail last Sunday The Lavonia Times reports the scribes felt perfectly at home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Desford Goff
United States
West
Macon
Bibb County
Lavonia Times
Four Negroes Escape Talbotton Jail After Attack
Four negroes including Joe West and Mathis Mallory from Columbus and Phenix City escape Talbotton jail Friday after beating a jail attendant entering for food. Police pursue with Assistant Chief Morris and Det Adair. two other escapees unnamed. Injured guard identified as J. S. Parker. West and Mallory had earlier been arrested in Columbus for burglaries in Geneva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Joe West
Mathis Mallory
Phenix City
Talbotton
B. F. Morris
H.M. Adair
J. H. Ferguson
J. S. Parker
Toad
West
Mallory
Geneva
Ferguson
Upson County Drops Farm Agent Office for 1933
At the December 1932 meeting the board of county commissioners abolished the county agent office effective January 1, 1933. Despite protests from supporters and opponents, the decision held as the majority favored discontinuing the office. The issue was to be reconsidered at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Upson County
Thomaston Times
Jesus in Capernium Opens His Ministry with Authority
The article recounts Jesus arriving in Capernium for his first synagogue sermon and healing in that city. It highlights his authoritative teaching, the demon possession story, and his compassion as central to his mission. It urges readers to be missionaries through everyday acts of kindness and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capernium
Galilee
Jesus
God
Peter's
Christ
Jury Postponement Moves Taylor Superior Court to Jan 23 1988
An order from Chambers Columbus Georgia dated December 26 1982 directs adjournment of Taylor Superior Court from the first Monday in January to the fourth Monday in January 1988, moving the court to January 23 at 9:00 a.m. Jurors witnesses and attorneys are advised of the change and to report for civil and criminal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Superior Court
Chambers
Columbus
O. 8. Cox
Atorneys
Land Sale in Taylor County Georgia 1988 Auction Notice
Public sale of real estate in Taylor County Georgia follows a deed to secure debt. L. J. Wainwright defaulted on a 9800 note with eight percent interest. sale includes parts of lot 125 and 126 in the 14th district. Auction set for the first Tuesday in February 1988 at the courthouse. Proceeds cover the debt 1066.70 interest and costs with any surplus to Wainwright. Attorney C W Foy signs for J McCook Lumber Company John McCook Lumber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Taylor County
L. J. Wainwright
J. W. McCook Lumber Company
Superior Court
Court House
Said
C. W. Foy
Atty-at-Law
Letters of Administration in Georgia Taylor County
Mrs Bachel Respess Mangham has applied for letters of administration on the estate of J E Mangham late of Taylor County Georgia deceased. The notice calls creditors and next of kin to appear at the ordinary's office within the legal time to show cause why letters should not be granted. Witness my hand and official signature January 1933. L T Peed Ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Taylor County
Mth
L, T
Work and prayer guide toward a Godly life, says sermon
The speaker argues that wealth is not required to be valuable to the world and that Jesus prayed regularly, using intercession with the Father daily as a source of power. Work binds God's people, with Whittier's urging to work as well as pray and clear away sin to let heaven’s sunshine in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Whittier
Presidency timeline within early 1920s United States history
The text outlines key moments of a U S leader from 1920 to 1929 including election as vice president in 1920, ascent to the presidency on Harding's death in 1923, re election in 1924, the 1927 vacation-era statement about not running in 1928, and retirement in 1929. It references August 2 1927 and March 4 1929 as notable dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United Beates
W. Harding
Bletal
Taylor County Georgia to Reform County Offices in New Bill
The Georgia Legislature will consider local bills for Taylor County including abolishing the County Treasurer and Tax Receiver and Tax Collector offices, creating a County Tax Commissioner, establishing a County Depository, reallocating funds and duties, setting bond and election provisions, and aligning with constitutional requirements. The measures aim to redistribute representation, settle tax collection, fund management, and official duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Georgia
Notice to Sell Real Estate in Musslewhite Estate
F A Ricks and H K Sealy as administrators de bonis non cum testamento annexo of W M Musslewhite deceased seek court permission to sell the deceased's real estate to pay debts and divide among heirs. The Court of Ordinary of the county will hear February term 1933 and grant leave unless cause is shown. Dated January 8 1983 L T Peed Ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Taylor County
F. A. Ricks
H. K. Sealy
W. M. Musslewhite
Court of Ordinary
Notice to Sell Estate Real Property by Administratrix
Clara Musslewhite as administratrix of the estate of Mrs Jessie Musslewhite deceased petitions for leave to sell the real estate of the intestate. Creditors and heirs are informed the Court of Ordinary will rule at the February term 1933, and if no cause is shown the leave will be granted. Dated January 8 1988.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Taylor County
Clara Musslewhite
Jessie Musslewhite
Jessie Musslewaite
Sheriff's Sale of Taylor County Lot 150 Land
The court will auction lot No 150 in the 12th district Taylor County Georgia containing 202 1/2 acres as the property of B T Taylor for 1928 state and county taxes in favor of Farmers Merchants Bank transferree. The sale is on the first Tuesday in February 1988 before the courthouse door in said county during legal hours. Sheriff R P McGuffin announces the time and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Taylor County
Gaid County
B. T. Taylor
Farmers & Merchants Bank of
R. P. McGubfin
Court House
Said
iTaylor
R.P. McGuefin
Sheriff Sale Notice for Lot 161 in Taylor County Georgia
The sheriff announces a sale in Taylor County Georgia at the court door on the first legal hour for the year 1929. The property is Lot Number 161 belonging to B. Taylor and will be sold to satisfy Farmers Merchants for the year 1929. January 10 1933. R P McGuefin Sheriff.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Winona Park Lake
Waycross
Harris County Superior Court
F. McLaughlin
Sea Island Bank
Statesboro
Daniel W. Green
The
Atlanta Journal
John W. Shinholser, Sr
Atlanta
Hughler Candy Co
Columbus Stockade
Walker County
Americus
W. W. Childs
Statesboro and Savannah Railroad
W. J. Crowe
Sylvester
Federal Court of the
Middle Georgia
Chase A. Greer
Macon County
Herbert Oliver
Atlanta Horse Show Association
South
Salaria
C.W. Moran
Hancock County
Tom Linder
Eugene Talmadge
Uestiny
the Hay of
Alabama
Tennessee
Rotary International
Boston
New York
Tom King
Butts County
Russell Monday
King
M. A. Gay
Middle Georgia Savings and Investment Company
United States District Court
C. H. Douglas
C. W. Sellars
B. Y. P. A. Department
Davison-Paxon
B. Y P,u
Commissioners of Roads
Sheriff's Sales
Sheriff's Sale
Northampton
Mass
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!