George and Cox Seek Relief for Farm Mortgages
A joint statement by Hon. Walter J. George of Georgia and Rep. Cox outlines a bill to refinance farm mortgage indebtedness via the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. It seeks to reduce original mortgage balances by at least 50 percent and ensure land values equal at least 60 percent of the original debt, with loans up to 20 years at 4 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. George
Georgia
Cox
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Herald
Senate
House of Representatives
Zea
Sseel Ae
Court Adjourned Taylor Superior Term Next Week
An adjourned term of Taylor Superior court will be held here next week to clear a large civil docket carried over from the October term. Officials hope to dispose of many cases before the April term, with the entire week likely consumed in calendar clearing. Jurors drawn to serve at this term are listed.
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Taylor
Wesley T P C Elect Officers And Hold Meeting Of Year
A Wesley T P C community meeting at the Wesley school house last Saturday January 14 elected officers for the fire protective body and planned evening classes at Wesley by Butler High School instructor W J Culberston. The event featured talks by county agent and R A Hinton plus county forestry chair J S Greene and a round table on tax, credit, and price outlook. Earlier meetings included an agricultural board session at Crowell and a January 7 4-H weiner roast at McCants mill with about 60 members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley School
Weste
Greene
Taylor County Forestry Committee
Luke A. Adams
John Searcy
Walter J. Willis
Treas
W. J. Culberston
Butler High School
Agricultural Board
Crowell
Messrs
A.inton
J. S. Greene
W. E. Neisler
McCants Mill
Taylor County
L. T. Peed
Miss Anderson
Live at Home Night Class Organized at Wesley
An evening class organized in Wesley aims to establish a live at home plan. Twenty two men attended the first meeting at the Wesley school house last Monday to discuss farming programs. A second meeting is set for Friday night at 7 with County Agent W A Lundy and Miss Lenora Anderson leading discussions on crops and family dietary needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Bev
W. A. Lundy
Lenora Anderson
Valuable Bird Dog Killed in County Accident
A highly prized bird dog owned by Dr. H. H. Gee of this city was accidentally shot and killed on Saturday during the busy bird season. The loss grieves local sportsmen, as the dog was in great demand, and Dr. Gee reportedly refused a large sum of money for it from a distant city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Gee
Gee
For sale 700 Pecan Trees Near Thomaston
For sale or trade 700 pecan trees four standard varieties five to eight feet high near Thomaston owned by T. J. Franklin at 663 W. Peachtree NE Atlanta Ga.
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Thomaston
T. J. Franklin
W. Peachtree
N. E
Atlanta
Castellow Voices Peanut Aid Stand in Farm Bill Fight
Washington reports Congressman Castellow of Georgia urged retaining peanuts in the farm relief bill. He described peanut growing conditions, prices from 1909 to 1914, and the farm unit as 40 acres with 20 peanuts, 10 cotton, 10 corn. He argued without aid, small farmers face hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
B. T. Castellow
Georgia
Castellon
State of
Union
Alero
Virginia
Sprnich
Edwards II Named Manager at Gunn Funeral Home in Cuthbert
J W Edwards II, a graduate embalmer with years of experience, has left for Cuthbert to take the position of manager at the John D Gunn Funeral Home. He will also oversee the sales department for Gunn’s furniture and hardware business, one of South Georgia’s best equipped operations. Edwards will move his family in a few weeks.
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J. W. Edwards
Cuthbert
John D. Gunn
South Georgia
Edwards
Gunn
Georgia
Nurseries Advertise 25 Percent Rebate on Plants
Wight Nurseries in Cairo Georgia offers a twenty five percent rebate on all fruit and nut trees, roses, and other ornamentals. The ad promotes large variety and value for gardeners seeking affordable landscaping options in the Cairo area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight Nurseries
Cairo
Sirmon to Address Veterans and Civic Leaders Jan 25
W A Sirmon state adjutant of the American Legion will speak to World War veterans civic leaders and Taylor county officials at the courthouse at 12 80 January 25. He will discuss The Veteran an Asset to His Community and cover laws on care and compensation for ex service men and their dependents and tax relations. Commander H C Walker urges all citizens to attend noting efforts to cut veterans benefits and shift costs to local taxpayers. Sirmon a highly decorated Georgia veteran served in combat divisions and was wounded and decorated by the United States and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Sirmon
American Legion
Taylor County
Court House
H. C. Walker
Butler
Legion
Sirmon
Walker
Mr. Sirmon
Georgia
United States
France
Sunday School Convention at Junction City Church
Sunday School Convention met at First Baptist Junction City led by Rev Womble. Speakers included Mrs Ethel Davis Mrs J J Heard and Mr G W Andrews with Miss Edwina Wood from Columbus. The day closed after a brief devotional by Mrs Bryant and a hopeful address urging a return to Jesus message. Dr J M Baird of Columbus offered closing prayer.
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First Baptist Church of
Junction City
G. W. Andrews
Ethel Davis
Jas
J. Wallace
Atlanta
Susie Eubanks
Conyers
J. J. Heard
Vienna
Bush
Donaldson
E. Bryant
Sandersville
Womble
J. J.heard
Davis
Wallace
Columbus Association
Edwina Wood
Columbus
Andrews
Jesus
J. M. Baird
Eastern Star Officers Installed at Junction City
The U. E. S. held a public installation in the Masonic Hall at Junction City Monday at seven thirty. The retiring matron installed the new officers and assisted the new matron to her station with the gavel. Five points of the star presented flowers forming a sunlike semi circle as colors symbolized the order. The retiring matron delivered a love and faithfulness message. The hall featured bright flowers and coffee and sandwiches were served afterward.
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Masonic Hall
Junction City
Girl killed as piano tumbles from wagon
Montezuma on January 14 Pearl Bryan six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Bryan of Oglethorpe was killed almost instantly when a piano fell from a wagon carrying the family furniture to a new home A baby escaped injury Mrs Bryan suffered severe foot injuries and the lone was injured the piano toppled during the move to a new residence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
Pearl Bryan
Sam Bryan
Oglethorpe
Riley Re-elected Mayor and Aldermen Saturday
Saturday’s city election preserved the current leadership. H. H. Riley continues as mayor with J. H. Est, H. J. Allen, J. W. Edwards, Emmett Wilson, and E. H. Bazemore remaining aldermen. Voters praised civic progress, sound finances, low tax rates, and ample city services, noting a well-managed treasury and timely bill payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Apie
J. H. Est
H.J. Allen
J. W Edwards
Emmett Wilson
E H. Bazemore
Herald
Georgia
Families of Masons Entertained With Delightful Cue Supper
Families of Masons in Butler enjoyed a social night at the Masonic hall featuring two hours of mingling, speeches by young participants, addresses by elder members, and a banquet of barbecued meats. Dr. Lewis Beeson, the recently installed Worshipful Master of Fickling lodge, served as toastmaster. Over a hundred attendees, including Masons from Reymo and nearby towns, gathered to strengthen community ties and support local church efforts.
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Masonic Hall
Butler
Lewis Beeson
Fickling Lodge
Order
Reymola
Oury
Former Butler Citizen Injured in Motor Accident in St Louis
A. C. Jones, formerly of Butler, was seriously injured December 28 in St Louis when struck by a truck while crossing a street. He suffered a broken shoulder and collar bone and other injuries, confining him to bed, though he recently showed improvement.
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Butler
St Louis
A. C. Jones
St. Louis
Jones
Segars Elected to Fill Vacancy at Butler High School
James J. Segars of Jefferson Georgia was chosen by local trustees to replace Rev E H Dunn at Butler High School. He will teach chemistry primarily with minor duties in two other subjects. a University of Georgia graduate from a prominent northeast family. The Herald welcomes him to the city.
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James J. Segars
Jefferson, Ga
Butler High School
E. H. Dunn
Segars
University of Georgia
Geeee
Those Reported Seriously Ill Improve Slowly
The condition of Mrs. Julia Riley Miss Caddie Neisler and Postmaster C W Bazemore who have been seriously ill for the past week was reported as more favorable. Bazemore should return to duties in a few days while Riley and Neisler face slow recovery due to age and complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Riley
Caddie Neisler
C. W. Bazemore
Bazemore
Parker Dies Sudden Death From Heart Attack
Mr. W. D. Parker, a religious leader and farmer in Taylor County, died suddenly Thursday night at 6 o clock while visiting Mrs. A. T. Jarrell in Butler. Born January 16 1872 in Meriwether County Georgia, he left a widow and two adopted sons Walter and Alton, with brothers John Lige and George Parker and sister Mrs Will Haywood. Funeral services were at Antioch Baptist Church and burial followed in Antioch cemetery, with a large turnout and extensive floral tributes.
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W. D. Parker
Parker
Willie Walker
Taylor County
Jarrell
Antioch Baptist Church
Mr. Parker
Meriwether County
John
Bittie Parker
Walter
Alton Parker
Messrs
John, Lige
George Parker
Will Haywood
Thomaston
H. G. Hobbs
E. H. Donn
Ve M. T. Gaultney
Trihuta
Mepers J.T
Lige Parker
P. Riley
W. A. Jarrell
Mercer Smith
Walter Jarrell
Antioch Cemetery
Red Cross Ready to Distribute Cloth and Garments in Butler
Butler militia district residents in need may apply for cloth and ready-made garments through the local Red Cross committee. Mrs. H. H. Gee and Mrs. J. W. Hall head the office at the Butler courthouse, open Tuesdays and Saturdays for applications and early awards. Citizens are urged to report destitute cases at once and cooperate with the committee’s efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Butler
H. H. Gee
J W Hall
Court House
Mr. Lewis Coolik Named State Representative for Reid Shoe Co
Mr. Lewis Coolik of this city has accepted the traveling representative post for Georgia for Reid Shoe Co. He will base in Savannah and tour Georgia cities including Butler twice yearly. A brother of Mrs. Oscar Drezin and of Mr. David Coolik, he is cited as a thoroughgoing young business man promising for the firm’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Coolik
Georgia
Reid Shoe Co
Coolik
Savannah
Butler
Oscar Drei~zin
David Coolik
Reynolds
South
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J. Brown
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Peed
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Halley
J. W. Mott
T, Horton
J. Hobbs, Jr
A. L. Montgomery
G Wileonee
A. Blythe
T. Thetis
W. Woodall
M. R. Wiliamson
W . P. Hodges
Jamee Montgomery
Wwe
W. C. Indham
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D. S, Saunders
Wesley T. P. C
Castellow
J. W. Edwards II
Large Funeral Home
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Eastern Star
H. H. Riley
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