Georgia News Roundup: Deaths Elections and Port Upgrades
Prominent Thomaston figure G Henry Putman dies at 13. Primaries set for Feb 28 in Sumter and Muscogee for local offices. Vidalia stock sale nets over $9,000. Harry Bowers named Americus Bar Association president succeeding Tom Lane Jr. J H Lamb dies in Cordele after six weeks illness. Mamie West, oldest UGA graduate, dies in Thomson. Hotel Musgrove fire destroys landmark in Homerville. Milledgeville church school head resigns. new tabloid to launch. Numerous regional notices on crime, traffic, and civic actions across Georgia.
Butler Naval Stores Promotes Creexe in Dekuniak Springs Page
A 1989 clipping from Dekuniak Springs Florida notes: more than 100 visitors from nearby cities joined Fickling Masonic Lodge Thursday night. Theodore Sisk of Toccoa to lead a Mt. Pisgah church sight singing class starting July 24. James R. Ivey of Mauk fatally injured when a heavy trough fell on him. he died in the local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
Theodore Sisk
Toccoa
Mt. Pisgah Church
Here
James R. Ivey
Mauk
Taylor County
Court House
Albert M. Butler
J. Allen Payne
Britier
SumeraU Again Chosen as Publicity Director State Fair Association
Macon Ga Jan 12 Members of the Georgia Association of agricultural fairs in annual session reelected R L Sumerau Augusta president for 1940 Frida They elected L C Summers Conyers first vice president O P Johnson Americus second vice president and Kk R Jordan Macon secretary treasurer a post he has held nearly 20 years The association created a new office of publicity director and elected P M Conaway Macon attorney and newspaperman who had served as publicity director of the Georgia State Fair association for ten years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Georgia Association of Agricultural Fairs
R. L. Sumerau
Augusta
Frida
L. C. Summers
Conyers
O. P. Johnson
Americus
Kk. R. Jordan
P. M. Conaway
Georgia State Fair Association
Taylor County Seeks Reelect County School Superintendent
County voters are urged to reelect the current County School Superintendent, John M. Bone, in the Democratic Primary on March 1, 1940. He cites WPA funding gains, progress over five years, and a goal to improve rural school facilities within financial limits, asking for continued support and leadership.
Dunn Seeks Taylor County School Superintendent Post
I H Dunn announces his candidacy for county school superintendent in the White Democratic Primary on March 1. He cites education, teaching, and government service as the basis for managing county schools, promises to supervise all schools, coordinate them into a efficient system, and support a Vocational Guidance System. He notes his current roles as Butler High School teacher and Reynolds Baptist pastor and asks voters for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Butler High School
Reynolds Baptist Church
I. H. Dunn
Donald D Ray, newspaperman, dies in Macon hospital
Donald D. Ray a Seattle journalist and native of Lexington Tennessee died Saturday in a Macon hospital after a three month illness. He was visiting his son Maj J E Ray when he fell ill. A brother F M Ray resides in Berwyn Maryland.
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Macon
Donald D. Ray
Seattle
Wash
Lexington
Tenn
D Bb. Ray
Maj
J. E. Ray
F. M. Ray
Berwyn
Maryland
Adel Hotel Named for Gen Phil Cook
Adel, January 18 The new hotel here will be named the Hotel Phil Cook. SE. W. Jerow, operator of Jerow hotels in the Carolinas, has leased and will operate the hotel, planned to open around March 1.
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Adel
Phil Cook
Gen
Georgia
SE. W. Jerow
Jerow Hotels
South
North Carolina
Relief funding total reaches nearly twelve billion
President Roosevelt told Congress that 11,776,501,570 dollars had been spent under emergency relief acts from April 8, 1935 to December 31, 1989. The report covers the full period April 8, 1985 to December 31, 1989 and expenditures from July 1 to December 31, 1989, listing state totals such as Georgia.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Georgia
Walker Pledge for Sheriff in Taylor County Primary
The candidate H. B. Walker pledges an honest fearless administration with no special privileges and courtesy to all if elected sheriff of Taylor County. He thanks voters for their influence and vote in the Democratic White Primary on March 1.
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Taylor County
John M. Bone
H. B. Walker
Democrat Sheriff Candidate Declares 1940 Campaign
To the voters of Taylor County, 3. D. McCorvey announces his candidacy for sheriff in the Democratic White Primary of March 1, 1940. He pledges an honest administration with no special privileges and courtesy to all, asking for voters and influence and thanking them for past favors.
Peed Announces Re Election Bid For Ordinary Office
L T Peed declares run for re election as Ordinary of Taylor County under the Democratic White Primary set for March 1 140 He pledges to continue diligent service and asks for voters support and confidence in the past and future.
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Taylor County
L. T
Candidacy Announcement for Taylor County Office
J R Lunshord declares his candidacy for the office of Ordinary in Taylor County in the March 1 1940 primary under Democratic Executive Committee rules. He pledges to perform duties conscientiously and impartially if elected and expresses appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Democratic Executive Committee
J. R. Lunshord
Parks Seeks Re election for Taylor County Coroner in Democratic Primary
Coroner candidate Setasta Parks announces her bid for re election in Taylor County Democratic Primary on March 1. She pledges best possible service and asks for voters support.
Taylor County Commissioner Candidate Announces Candidacy
A candidate for re election to the office of Taylor County Commissioner thanks voters and pledges faithful service and impartial cooperation with the public. The message references the White Democratic Primary held on March 1 1940 and asks for continued confidence at the polls.
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Taylor County
Eing
Vance
Taylor County Tax Commissioner Candidate Announcement
To the voters of Taylor County I announce my candidacy for Tax Commissioner in the May 1940 primary. I am an experienced clerk and book-keeper with large firm background and aim to keep records accessible to citizens. I love Taylor County and seek election to serve honestly and respectfully. O B Bankstof
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Taylor County
Ty County
Denice White
Iytention
B. Bankstof
GANN NELSO Seeks Tax Commissioner Nomination in 1940 Primary
Gann Nelso announces candidacy for Tax Commissioner of Taylor County under the Democratic White Primary rules of 1940. He promises courteous treatment to all and thanks voters for their support.
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Taylor
Gann Nelso
Taylor County Commissioner Candidates Seek Voter Support
J Ran Cooper announces candidacy for County Commissioner Roads Revenues in Reynolds District including Wolds Panhandle and Potter districts. A M Halle_ pledges best services for Taylor County if elected, urging voters to participate in the March 10 primary.
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Taylor County
Reynolds
Wolds
Panhandle
Potte
A. M. Halle
Re election bid by L A Vanlandingham for Taylor County Board
A candidate announces re election to the Taylor County Board of Roads and Regents representing Daviston Howard and Austin districts. The message requests Democratic primary voters support ahead of the March election in the county.
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Taylor Co
Board of Roads and Regent
Taylor County
Daviston
Howard and
Austin
Re-election Bid for Clerk of Superior Court Seeks Support
A candidate for Clerk of Superior Court announces re-election plans for the office in County. He thanks supporters for past backing and pledges efficient courteous service if elected, requesting continued support and confidence.
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. Henry Putman
Thomaston
Putman
Sumter
Muscogee
Vidalia
Harry Bowers
Americus Bar Associaton
Tom Lane Jr
J. H. Lamb
Cordele Wholesale
Corele
Mamie West
University of Georgia
Thomson Monday
Musgrove
Homerville
Hon. M.V Musgrove
Miller S. Bell
Milledgevile
Farher
Church School
First Methodist Church of
Milledgeville
D. P. Campbell
Greenville
D. C
Waycross
J. P. Williamson
the Americas Bar Association
Tom Lane
FR. L. LeSueur
Jack Marr
Jack Malcom
Police Traffic Bureau
Atlanta
Herbert A. Stanley
Mildred Porter
Georgia Military College
Kies
B. McCullar
Southern Democrat-Veteran
Colquitt
Wayross
Lee Avenue
Hicks Street
Muscogee County
Trinity Episcopal Church
C. J. Romberg
Gainesville
Georgia Tee Manufacturers’ Association
Ansley Hotel
Georgia Association of Junior Colleges
Col
J. B. Jenkins
Savannah
Army
J. F. Singleton
Fitzgeral Baptist Church
Janice Singleton
Woman's Missionary Society of Georgia
B.D. Johnson
Emanuel County
Swainsboro
Johnson
Alma
Bacon
Tifton
Lenox
Wisconsin
Florida
BE. B. Henderson
Tattnall Prison
Mark Sims
Georgia State Prison
Penal Board
Sims
J. R. Rossignoel
A. J. Cracy
E. M. Underwood
Dublin
C. H. Jones
R. Overby
J. L. Cofield
Cordele
R. A. Sewell
Sewell
Sewell Hat Co
Red Oak
John B. Wilson
Southern Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Biltmore Hotel
W. C. Johnson
Chattanooga
Forsyth
Edgar Stilley
FE. S. Thompson
George Muse Clothing Company
Tampa
Fla
Gilman
Griffin
Prom
Butler Naval Stores
Creexe
Ab Dekuniak Springs
Nina Mone
Atia
W. E. Bene
Butler
Cuaylor County
W. J. Roberson
J. T. Mullins
CG. C. Ware
Juniper
Lucyman Daniel Fountain
T. J. Fountain
Jack Coulter
A. B. Guinn
C. H. Hair
Howard McCants
Cleveland
Ohio
Felton E. Owens
Jin Albany
H. D. Harmon
Richard McCrary
WPA
Lula Wall
Indian Springs
Talmadge
Emma Wright
Turners Chapel Cemetery
Blanche Marshall
C. K. Benns
Carroll Tinsley
T. H. Tinsley
Amsterdam
Holland
G. R. Windham
Sammie Coolik
J. B. Newton
Poplarville
Miss
Roberta
Ethel James Lucas
Ray Lucas
Taylor County Farmers Organize Livestock Association
C. By Whatley
B. M. Montgomery
Hugh Neisler
Sec Treas
Harry Peacock
Sumerau
State Fair Association
Por County
County Board of Education
Adel Hotel
D. McCorvey
Setasta . Parks
TAX Commissioney
TAX
Mary
J. Ran
Vor County
L. A. Vanlanding Haq
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