Governor Thompson Regrets Talmadge's Jefferson Jackson Dinner Absence
Georgia politics flare as Acting Gov Thompson says the state party is tired of petty feuds while Herman Talmadge declines the Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner invitation. Talmadge plans a $100 contribution to the National Democratic Committee, while George Hamilton defends receipts and funds from last year’s Georgia dinner.
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Atlanta
Geora
Ompson
Herman Talmadge
Thompson
Talmadge
Thompn
Georgia
George Bamilton
Democratic Party
Thomson
Howard McGrath
National Democratic Party
Hamilton
National Democratic Committee
Edgar Dunlap
Thompson Group
National Committee
Midway Church Conference Saturday Morning Prayer Request
Members of Midway Baptist Church are urged to attend a conference Saturday at 11 30 a m with preaching by the pastor. Sunday School is at 10 30 and another sermon at 11 30 followed by a Sunday afternoon service at Horeb at 3. The pastor Rev J H Stanford asks members to invite friends and read Malachi chapter 3.
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Midway Baptists Church
Malachi
Horeb
J. H. Stanford
Billie Rossee Dies After Washington Auto Crash
William D. Rossee known as Billie Rossee died from injuries after a January auto accident in Washington, D C. He served three years in World War II and was active and beloved. Funeral services were held in Washington with interment at Arlington National Cemetery.
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William D
Billie’ Rossee
Washington, D. C
Washington
Rossee
Arlington Cemetery
Eloise Seay Rossee Erickson
W. D. Rossee
Minnie Glover Seay
Reynolds
T. D. Seay
Woman Democrats Convene in Thomasville Georgia
The women’s division of the Democratic Party Organization of Georgia meets in Thomasville. Registration and an executive board meeting occur at 3 p.m. at Municipal auditorium. Speakers include Mrs. C. G. Woodhouse of Washington D C and Mrs. Readie Ashhurst of Atlanta. Governor M E Thompson attends. Mayor Will Watt welcomes. A Thursday 10 a.m. business meeting with Mrs. J W Oglesby presiding includes a talk on rent control.
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Atlanta
Democratic Party Organization of Georgia
Thomasville
C. G. Woodhouse
Washington, D. C
Democratic Party
Will Watt
M. E. Thompson
J. W. Oglesby
Readie Ashhurst
Dixie Limited Fireman Stops Train After Engineer Collapses
Albany Ga Jan 26 Quick thinking Leroy Chitty fireman grabbed the throttle and stopped the Dixie Limited when engineer A J Aspinwall suffered a stroke Sunday between Waycross and Albany. Chitty then pulled the ACL train into Acree and telephoned Albany officials who sent an ambulance. Aspinwall's condition was listed as fair later at an Albany hospital. Officials noted the train had a dead man’s foot switch that would have auto stopped if the engineer’s foot left the switch.
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Albany, Ga
Leroy Chitty
Dixie Limited
A.J. Aspinwall
Waycross
Albany
Chitty
Acree
Aspinwall
Taylor Co Farm Bureau Plans Year Program At Court House
The Taylor County Farm Bureau reminds members of a Friday night meeting at 7 30 at the local court house. Attendance is urged to help plan the year’s program. Several short pictures will be shown by the County Agent.
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Farm Bureau
G. McCants
Funeral Services For Mrs Lucy Hill Held At Reynolds
Funeral services for Mrs Lucy King Hill were held at Reynolds Methodist church. Born November 14, 1872 in Perry Georgia she was the daughter of the late John H and Frances Camilla King. Survived by two daughters and three sons. Interment in Hill Crest Cemetery with pallbearers listed.
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Lucy King Hill
Reynolds Methodist Church
Hill
Reynolds
Mrs. Hill
Perry
John H
Frances Camilla King
J. G. Hill
W. Park Smith
Hill Crest Cemetery
Messrs
Bernice and
Edwin Hill
Elbert Hill
Macon
G. H. Goddard and Son Funeral Home
Thirty-One Candidates Seek Nine Offices in Upson County
In Upson County the Democratic Executive Committee opens nine offices for primary contest on March 2 with January 31 at noon as qualifying deadline. The list shows 31 candidates across Sheriff Ordinary Clerk of Court Tax Collector Coroner and incumbents seeking re election including H A Barron F D McKenney Gordon R Holston and J B Smith.
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Thej
Upson County
Democratic Executive Committee
Arthur Bailey
John A. Holliman
W. D. Rogers
C. W. “Bushy” McDaniel
Qdie E. Wilson Sr
Clarence H. Holloway
Bill Daniel
W. S
J. M. Barker
J. H. Blount
H. A. Barron
F. D. McKenney
Gordon R. Holston
J. B. Smith
Orchid a Week Award Promotes Safe Thomaston Driving
Mrs Earl Moore received the orchid for safe driving the first week under Thomaston Georgia safety program. The orchid a week plan is sponsored by the State Highway Patrol with the Thomaston Police Department. The award alternates between city police and the state patrol with this week the safest woman driver chosen by the city police. Signals and improved driving habits noted. one remark jokes about awarding a steak to a safe man driver.
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Thomaston
Earl Moore
State Highway Patrol
Three Schley County Negroes Sentenced To Electric Chair
Rosa Lee Ingram and two of her sons Wallace and Sammie Lee Ingram were found guilty of first degree murder in Ellaville Georgia. They were sentenced to death by electrocution after a jury verdict. The case centers on the bludgeon death of farmer John E. Stratford during a cows dispute. Jackson Ingram Jr. pleaded guilty to simple larceny in the same proceeding.
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Ellaville
Rosa Lee Ingram
Wallace and
Sammie Lee Ingram
John E. Stratford
Charlie Ingram
W. M. Harper
Negress
Jackson Ingram Jr
Strafford
Superior Court
Herman Talmadge Among 21 In Elevator Mishap
In Macon at the Dempsey Hotel on Saturday an elevator car fell four floors carrying Herman Talmadge and 20 others. Talmadge was uninjured. three others had minor injuries. The group, all except the three injured, were to be initiated into the American Legion Forty and Eight society. The hotel engineer said overload and brakes slipping caused the fall. The initiates later completed the ceremony.
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Macon
Herman Talmadge
Dempsey
Talmadge
American Legion
Forty and Eight Society
C. A. Cook
Saunders Named Cancer Control Head for Taylor County
Reynolds resident Mrs. W. D. Saunders is appointed County Commander of the American Cancer Society Field Army in Taylor county for the coming year. Georgia Division Commander Mrs. Stewart Colley announced, succeeding Mrs. Tom Fountain. The county commander leads local cancer education to reduce deaths through a public information program.
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W. D. Saunders
Reynolds
American Cancer Society
Field Army
Taylor County
Stewart Colley
Georgia
Tom Fountain
Contract Let for Paving Public Square in Buena Vista
A contract is let for paving streets around Buena Vista courthouse. The paving will extend from the sidewalk to the coping around the courthouse lawn and work will begin within a few days. The Coffee Construction Co. is the contractor.
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Buena Vista
Court House
The
Coffee Construction Co
Special Election Held Today for Unexpired County Tax Commissioner
The notice describes a special election today to fill the unexpired term of county tax commissioner. It notes the southward shift of residents, mentions new arrivals from beyond the Mason Dixon line including Mr. Robert Butler and Mrs. Rebecca Butler of Lawrence County Indiana, and details their move to a 100 acre farm near Butler. The Butlers retire from federal service roles and plan to unite with the local Methodist community, with a welcome extended as spring approaches.
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Robert
Rebecca Butler
Lawrence County
Ind
I. O. Cox
Butler
U. S. Postal Service
Moultrie
Indiana
Methodist Church
Pres. Jacob retires from Ga Southwestern after years of service
Americus Jan. 24 Peyton Jacob announced Friday he will retire June 30 as President of Georgia Southwestern College Americus. Jacob led the college for more than 14 years and will retire under University System Board of Regents provisions. He previously served 16 years as Dean of Education at Mercer University Macon. The Board of Regents will elect a successor at its February meeting or at a later date, according to Sec. L. R. Siebert.
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Americus
Peyton Jacob
Georgia Southwestern College
Jacob
University System Board of Regents
Mercer University
Macon
University System
Board of Regents
Sec
L. R. Siebert
Two Killed as Bus and Car Collide Near Milledgeville
Macon January 25 Two persons were killed and several injured when a Southern Stages bus and a passenger car collided between Milledgeville and Haddock. Deputy Linggold identified the dead as P. B. Conner and Miss Elizabeth Conner of Macon, passengers in the car. The injured were admitted to Milledgeville hospital. exact counts and injuries were not yet known.
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Macon
Southern Stages
Milledgeville
Haddock
Baldwin County
Buford Linggold
Milledgeville Hospital
Linggold
P. B. Conner
Elizabeth Conner
Tax Commissioner race in Tay lor county special election
A special election is held today at all Tay lor county voting places to fill the unexpired term of Tax Commissioner Hon P A Jenkins who resigned Jan 1 1948. Clifford Adams and Herman Amos compete. results await election managers tonight. Regular term candidates to announce by Feb 3 for the Feb 18 county primary.
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Taylor County
P. A. Jenkins
Messrs
Clifford H. Adams
Panhandle
J. H
Herman) Amos
Butler
the Herald
Jack Peed
Carsonville
Cedar Creek
E. H
Gene) Bazemore
J. R. Lunsford
Thelmon Jarrell
J. M. Bone
Charlie J. Wright
J. Herman Amos
E. H. Dunn
Herman Elliston
Wyman Harris
E. H. Bazemore
Reynolds
Sid James
Walter Wainwright
Howard
R. L. Brown
W. R. Turner
Lewis Watson
J. D. Cooke
Ellaville Merchant Beaten on Porch in Robbery
Ellaville Georgia January 23 merchant Claude Miller was attacked on his porch by an unknown robber who struck him with a wooden slab and fled with 60 to 70 dollars in cash and about 30 dollars in checks. Miller received first aid at a local clinic before returning home.
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Ellaville
Claude Miller
State to Advertise Financial Condition in Press This Week
Advertisements showing Georgia's financial condition as of December 31 will be published this week in all daily and weekly newspapers of general circulation statewide. B E Thrasher Jr. notes the notices appear in three full columns in this issue of the Herald.
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Georgia
B. E. Thrasher Jr
The
Herald
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