Georgia Delegation Heads to Washington In Truman Inauguration
A Georgia Democratic delegation led by Gov. Talmadge travels to Washington aboard a special train for Truman's inauguration. The group includes Rep. Garland Byrd of Taylor County and Georgia officials, with events at the Raleigh Hotel Mayflower and receptions planned through the three day visit.
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Atlanta Journal
Garland Byrd
Taylor County
Georgia
Journal
Washington, Seaboard Railroad
Washington D. C
Governor Talmadge
Harry S. Truman
James Peters
Eugene Talmadge
Stanley Brooks
Betty Talmadge
Talmadge
Iris Blitch
Garland T. Byrd
J. R. Elliott
Columbus
Truman
Jas
Peters
United States
Raleigh
Washington
Capital
Hugh Peterson
Mayflower Hotel
Evie Robert
J. E. Davis
Elzie Swain Closes Butler Station After Two Years of Service
Elzie Swain expresses gratitude to the public and patrons after disposing of his No Gas and Oil Station known as Swain Service Station south of a public square. He announces plans to open a similar business elsewhere in Butler and thanks customers for their patronage.
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Ublic
E Swain
Butler
Pubation
Elzie Swain
Butler Postmaster Examination Open For Applications
The U S Civil Service Commission urges immediate applications for Butler postmaster. Forms 15 13 2223 2358 give examination details and locations. Apply by Feb 15 at Washington or Butler post office.
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Civil Service Department
Washington, D. C
U.S. Civil Service Commission
United States Civil Service Commission
Butler
Washington
D. C
Civil Service Commission
Congress
Thomaston Production Credit Meet Scheduled for Jan 25
The Thomaston Production Credit Association holds its annual stockholders meeting January 25 1949 at 10 30 a m in the Upson county courthouse Thomaston Ga. Election of two directors 1948 review and progress report to farmer ownership will be presented Guest speaker Guy W Firor of the Production Credit Corporation will address attendees About five hundred tickets issued for members visitors and their wives invited. The association serves Lamar Monroe Pike Taylor and Upson counties offering short term agricultural loans.
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Thomaston Production Credit Association
Upson County
Thomaston
Rhodes Murphy
Guy W. Firor
Production /Credit Corporation
Columbia
S. C
Association
Lamar
Monroe
Pike
Taylor and
Upson
Murphy
Union and Wesley Methodist Church Services Next Sunday
Union Church holds Sunday School at 10 45 A M with H G McCants as superintendent. Worship follows at 11 45 A M. Wesley Church offers services at 10 15 A M and 7 30 P M. Pastor J W M Stipe urges stronger church support and spiritual guidance for the community.
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Union and Wesley Methodist Church
Union Church
H. G. McCants
Wesley Church
J. W. M. Stipe
Officers Destroy Mammoth Shine Outfit Near Geneva
State revenue agents and Talbot county sheriff raided a moonshine operation five miles west of Geneva across the Talbot Muscogee line. Two veterans W L Johnson and W R Harvey were jailed on 1500 dollar bail each after the destruction of four large stills and seizure of mash liquor and equipment. Authorities called the 500 gallon still the most intricate seen in the area.
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Columbus
State Revenue
Talbot County
E. E. Satterfield
Satterfield
W. L. Johnson
W. R. Harvey
J. H. Ferguson
Geneva
Muscogee County
Talbot
Sheriff Ferguson
Tree Planting Film Available for Taylor County Groups
State district forester Olin Witherington in Americus announces a natural color film Lonnie's New Crop about transforming unproductive land through tree planting. It covers hand and machine planting, care of seedlings, and how to obtain information. Scheduling is free by contacting Olin Witherington, Department of Forestry, Americus.
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Taylor County
Olin Witherington
Americus
Lonnie
Department of Forestry
P. O. Box
Taylor County Tax Commissioner Salary Increase Referendum
Taylor County Georgia voters will decide in a future special election on a bill to raise the Tax Commissioner salary from 150 to 250 dollars per month. The official would deposit all other office fees into the county treasury and cover own operating expenses.
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Taylor County
General Assembly of Georgia
March Of Dimes Campaign For 1949 Underway
Taylor County civic leaders announce the 1949 March of Dimes drive to fight polio. Georgia needs $520,000 for POLIO care. last year the county raised $422.75. County Director Martha Chapman urges gifts by mail to Butler.
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National Foundation For
Georgia
National Foundation
Taylor County
Butler
Martha Chapman
Public Advised to Check New Auto Tags
Atlanta officials warn Georgians may have 1948 auto tags in 1949 envelopes due to a production mixup at Tattnall State Prison. About a thousand such tags were sold, with roughly a dozen already returned. Tags showing 1948 die could trigger cross state violations. checks are underway to correct issuance.
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Atlanta
Tattnall State Prison
J. E. Briscoe
State Revenue Department
Briscoe
Tag Department
Forestry Demonstration Planned in Taylor County
The Middle Western Ocmulgee River Soil Conservation District and Georgia State Forestry announce a large forestry demonstration in Taylor County. On Friday February 11 at 1 30 p m at the A J Fountain property southeast of Taylor Mill, selective cutting for saw logs and pulpwood will be shown along with thinning of planted pines. Equipment such as chain saws power saws bow saws timber loaders fire fighting gear and firebreak plows will be demonstrated by Middle Georgia dealers. Foresters will discuss management practices with Georgia Department of Forestry and Soil Conservation Service representatives.
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Middle Western
Ocmulgee River
Middle Georgia
Georgia Department of Forestry and Soil Conservation Service
Byrd Named To Key Georgia Legislative Committees
Local citizens are urged to contact Representative Garland Byrd of Taylor County about current and upcoming bills. The report lists his committee appointments including Veterans Affairs chair, Rules, Appropriations, Agriculture, and more, noting his roles on escort committees for the Governor and presidential inauguration.
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Georgia
Garland Byrd
Taylor County
Byrd
Veterans Affairs
State of the Republic
University of Georgia
Georgia State Sanitarium
General Assembly of Georgia
Washington
Talmadge
General Assembly
Veteran Educational Council
Department of Veterans’ Service Office
Funeral For Native of Taylor County Held On 48th Anniversary
Willie Hill Rigsby was buried in Ellaville cemetery on the 48th anniversary of his birth after dying at Battey hospital in Rome. Funeral services were held at Mrs. Carswell's home with Rev. Eugene Dailey officiating. Survivors include three sisters Mrs. Carswell Mrs. Gus Williams of Ellaville and Mrs. B F Barwick of Columbus and two brothers E C Rigsby of Ellaville and Hugh Rigsby of Los Angeles. Pallbearers were Jake Williams Gus Williams Dewey Williams Charles Williams Hugh Dorsey Barwick and Turner Barwick.
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Ellaville
Jake Williams
Gus Williams
Dewey Williams
Charles Williams
Hugh Dorsey Barwick
Turner Barwick
Mt Pisgah Pastor Chooses John Chapter For Sermon
Mt Pisgah church invites all to Sunday services with a morning Bible study at 10 30 a m using John 8 32 as the text. The pastor J H Stanford preaches at 11 30 a m and 7 00 p m with a church conference to follow and a general invitation to the community.
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Mt. Pisgah
Mt. Pisgah Church
J. H. Stanford
Talmadge Proposes 108 Million Budget To Assembly
Governor Herman Talmadge outlines an 108 million budget aimed at boosting four state agencies with near 5 million in increases. He proposes two expansion programs totaling 35.14 million needing extra funds and reiterates tax measures must include a referendum. He calls for studies on taxation and financing for voter approval.
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Atlanta
General Assembly
Herman Talmadge
State Welfare Dept
Georgia
Talmadge
Ways and Means Committee
House
Bazemore Jewelry Store Burglarized In Unusual Manner
The Bazemore Jewelry Store was burglarized Friday night through a hole in a plate glass window. A jewelry case containing about $250 worth of watches rings and miscellaneous pieces was taken. Police are closely pursuing clues and expect an arrest soon.
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Bazemore Jewelry
Riley
Bill) Bazemore
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