Board agrees to end fight for PWA loan
Atlanta January 28 Governor Eugene Talmadge and the regents of the University System of Georgia reached a settlement in which the regents drop plans for a 2.6118 million PWA allotment and receive 1 million dollars from the state over three years for building. The deal ends months of conflict over the PWA loan and state control.
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Atlanta
Euene Talmadge
Regents of University System of Georgia
Regets
Talwadge
General Assembly
Talmadge
Marion Smith
Regents
Senate
Talmage
PWA
Smith
University System
Georgia to pay Robert Coleman 2500 for wrongful imprisonment
Georgia legislators will seek a $2,500 special appropriation for Robert Coleman of Atlanta for the more than two years he served in prison for a wife’s murder he did not commit. Representative William B. Hartfield says the bill, urged with governor Talmadge’s support, recognizes Coleman’s unjust punishment and aids his post release.
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Georgia
Robert Coleman
Atlanta
William B. Hartsfield
Fulton County
Coleman
Jonesboro
James Stark
Talmadge
Goveror
Hartfield
Partefield
Hartsfield
Justice
State of
New State Prison Project Begins in Tattnall County
Contracts for construction and equipment for a new state prison in Tattnall County have been awarded. Work starts this week per J Houston Johnston state engineer of FEDERAL EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC WORKS. Stewart Iron Works Co Cincinnati Ohio to supply prison equipment Struck Construction Co Louisville Kentucky to build the prison. Estimated completion in about 18 months with total expenditure around 1300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tattnall County
J. Houston Johnston
Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works
Stewart Iron Works Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Struck Construction Co
Louisville
Johnson
Edwards 16 gets 1440 mile hike over 60 days for theft
Anderson Indiana, 16 year old Edward Foster was caught stealing 20 pounds of groceries. Judge Charles Smith sentenced him to daily 24 mile hikes with a 20 pound brick sack for 60 days, plus a three year reform school option. The judge said the punishment aims to make him sick of the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Dan
Edward Foster
Arch Eward
Edward
Charles Smith
Edwards
United D Cc Announces Essay Contest Prizes at Camp Dixie
The Georgia division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy announces an annual historical essay contest for fifth to seventh graders. Grand prizes include eight weeks at Camp Dixie for a boy and a girl, funded by A A Jamerson of Wiley, Georgia, via scholarships valued at 450 dollars. Interested entrants should contact Mrs IM J Stone or Mrs Joseph Vasot for full details.
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United Daughters of the Confederacy of Georgia
Camp Dixie
Georgia
A. A. Jamerson
Wiley, Ga
Wiley
Clayton
U D. C
Blue Ridge Mountains
IM. J Stone
Fourth District
Joseph Vasot
Madison
Mayor Alonzo Harp Dies At Home In Cusstea
Alonzo S. Harp prominent Chattahoochee County figure and Cusstea mayor died Monday afternoon in his Cusstea home after six days of influenza and heart illness. Born October 7, 1860, he served as inferior court judge and former sheriff, lifelong resident, and was a member of the Cusstea Methodist Church.
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Columbus
Alonzo S. Harp
Chattahoochee County
Cusstea
Mr. Harp
Lafrayette
Callie King Harp
Chattahoochee
Ousstea Methodist Church
Muscogee County H D A Named President Of State Group
At a Georgia agricultural agents and home economics extension workers conference in Athens last week, Mrs Frank Gaines of Columbus was elected president for 1935. Mrs Katherine Strong of Decatur was named vice president and Mrs Kathleen Carswell of Eatonton as secretary and treasurer. The group totals between 80 and 100 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Georgia
Athens
Frank Gaines
Columbus
Muscogee County
State Association of Home Demonstration Agents
Katherine Strong
Decatur
Kathleen Carswell
Eatonton
Georgia House Invites Huey Long to Address
The Georgia House adopted a resolution inviting Louisiana Senator Huey P. Long to speak to the body, approved 90 to 77. An amendment to invite Upton Sinclair, Bill Murray, and Aimee Semple McPherson was rejected. The measure originated with T. W. Williams and W. K. Barrett.
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Atlanta
Georgia House of Representatives
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
House
Hartsfield
Fulton
Upton Sinclair
California
al Felfa Bill Murray
Oklahoma
Aimee Semple McPherson
Long
Brief Georgia items note political staff and honors
White House dinner featured new dishes for diplomatic guests as Gov. Salmadge reappoints 50 lieutenant colonels led by Col. Sandy Beaver. Sam J. Williams earns sergeant while praising city sights at the hall. Joel Harris widow loses appeal against Coca Cola over Uncle Remus songs. Robert J. Lee Memorial Foundation announces 310000 gifts to restore Stratford birthplace with donors Baruch and Mrs Long. Atlanta post office to get an in-building bath after 20 years. Dozens seek old age pensions in Jesup claiming eligibility. Caroline Miller praised by Georgia House for Lamb in His Bosom. Quitman camellia show funds support. Herty schools receive 5000 from Mary Helena Tompkins estate. Dr. Swint opens Atlanta office after Milledgeville role. Georgia's 1920s international travel totals. Clark Howell recommends 4000 planes and two new Macon dirigibles. Medal of Honor proposed for Amelia Earhart Putnam.
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Georgia Newspaper Alliance
White House
Roosevelts
Roland Ludauy
China
Salmadge
Sandy Beaver
Gainesville
Sam J. Wiliams
Othe Gavanean
Joel Chamber Harris
Coca-Cola Company
Huebad
Remus
Robert J. Lee Memorial Foundation
Mary Helena Tompkins
New York
R. C. Swint
Milledgeville
Atlanta
United States
Clark Howell
Atlanta Constitution
Federal Aviation Commission
Army
Lindbergh
Atlantic
Amelia Earhart Putnam
Pacific
Robbery targets a city safe early morning
Police report the robbery occurred between 3 and 4 a m when a patrolman found a locked door at 3, an hour later the door was forced. Thieves struck the safe with a blunt tool then used explosives after failing to open it. The telephone company said the safe held between 900 and 1800 in currency.
Gibson Bank Robbed of $10,000 in Early Morning Heist
In Gibson Georgia on January 28 cashiers and sheriff slept while yeggmen used an acetylene tube to burn the vault at the Bank of Gibson. They escaped with about $10,000 in cash and securities as a nicked piece of metal dropped by the thieves was found by the cashier Monday. Six or more men believed involved. a sheriff’s son and friends discovered tubes on the street while returning home and blamed careless kids.
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Gibson, Ga
E. E. Griffith
Sheriff Kitchens
Bank of Gibson
Milledgeville
Governor Opens Bridge in Baldwin Georgia
Milledgeville Ga Jan 27 The Old Capital bridge a modern concrete replacement for the Ovonee river wooden span was dedicated and opened with Governor Eugene Talmadge and state officials. The governor praised road and bridge significance, thanked the federal government for FERA aid, and said Georgia would be debt free in two years.
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Milledgeville
Capital
Ovonee
Eugene Talmadge
FERA
Georgia
Lawyers urged to combat crime and corruption to save democracy
A speaker warns that crime and official corruption threaten the nation unless lawyers lead a revival of ethical practice. He credits historic lawyers for shaping government, decries delays by the bar, and calls for renewed leadership to preserve democracy and the rule of law.
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Ickes
Secretary of the Interior
United States
America
Traci
Doan's Pills Promised Kidney Relief Advert
Feeling tired and achy with backache and urinary troubles signals kidney trouble. Doan's Pills are advertised as a kidney only remedy to cleanse blood of poisons and restore function, marketed as world widely used and available from any druggist.
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Doan
Doun
Circuit change eyed as Bibb county faces court district shift
Political observers in Macon foresee a proposal to redraw judicial districts that would move Houston Peach Crawford and Taylor counties into a new district, leaving Bibb in the Macon circuit. Opposition voiced in Perry and Macon notes the bill would likely fail in committee. Senator Cooper warns 30 day advertising rule must be observed, as Perry reports a bill is being drafted for introduction soon. Macon lawyers debate potential impact on judges Malcom D. Jones and W A McClellan and the fate of the Macon city court.
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Macon Court
Macon
W. C. Cooper, Jr
Perry
Fort Valley
Houston
Peach
Crawford
Taylor County
Bibb
The
Telegraph
C. F E. Brunson
General Assembly
Cooper
Assembly
Malcom D. Jones
W. A. McClellan
Public Auction of Real Estate in Taylor County Georgia
Georgia Taylor County notice of foreclosure under a 1927 Deed to Secure Debt by O R Lucas. Mortgagee Mrs C L Smith will sell the West half of lot 318 in the First District at public outcry before the Taylor County courthouse on February 5, 1986, for cash. Proceeds to cover $754 owed plus sale expenses. remainder to rightful recipients.
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Georgia
Taylor County
O. R. Lucas
C. L. Smith
O R, Lucas
Sheriff Sale Georgia Taylor County 1935 Land Lot 284
Taylor County sheriff to sell at the courthouse steps on March 5 1935 in legal hours the 101 1 4 acres half of lot 284 in the 11th land district for cash to satisfy state and county tax executions for years 1930 1981 1982 and 1983 on the property of Mrs Coral Phelts. Levy by C C Cooper deputy. This December 3 1934.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Coral Phelts
C. C. Cooper
L. C
R P. McGuffin
Guardian Footnote Notice for Dismissal of Mrs Fannie Whitley
Mrs Fannie Whitley guardian of Vastine and Clarence Crook has filed final return and petition for dismissal. Creditors and parties in interest are cited to show cause before the undersigned on the first Monday in February 1935 why the guardianship should not be dismissed. Dated January 4 1935. L T Peed Ordinary Taylor County Georgia.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Fannie Whitley
Vastine
Clarence Crook
L. T. Peed
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U. D Cc
Usseta
State Association
Huey Long
Baldwin
Sheriff's Sale
Ader Coach Lines
Griffin
Thomaston Butler
Ellaville
Americus
Albany
Thomasville
Butler
Thomaston
Miles
Griffin CT
Mstner
Ellaville CT
Americus CT
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Camilla CT
Pelham ET. Ly
L. Ly
Talh’see, Ly
Sidin
Careystone
M. T. Chapman Store
Butler, Georgia
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