Taunton Teenager Arrested After Store Burglary
Sheriff and deputy caught a young man breaking into Veht e Cash Grocery Co after returning from a town trip. The suspect, from a prominent Taunton family, was taken to county jail amid community shock and sympathy for his mother and relatives.
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Secon
Pus
R. P. McGuffin
Hoke Windham
Taunton
James Henry Taunton
Ellen Locke Taunton
Cours
Mercer University
Norrow
Inh
Georgia's New Governor Richard B Rus Jr Inaugurated
Atlanta June 27 Richard B Rus Jr 33 took oath as Georgia governor before a large crowd on the Capitol lawn. He pledged economies and disciplined government, naming Col C H Cox as adjutant general and J J Hunt pension commissioner. The inauguration featured a simple ceremony, a state seal transfer, and a reception of officials and citizens.
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Atlanta
Richard B. Rus Jr
Georgia
Richard B. Sell
Geo. Carswell
Jno
Fon
Nim
Arch
Capitol Lawn
W. Cecil Neill
Cere
Russell
Capitol
C. H. Cox
J. J. Hunt
W. L. Grayson
Leeman
Clifford Walker Boe eaVson
Chatham County
United Th Way
L. G. Hardman
Milion
Georgia Baptist Hos
Neisler Childs named on important committees in Georgia
In the Georgia legislature President Neill and Speaker Reed assigned Hon. C. H. Neisler to the Senate Banks and Banking Committee as chairman and to the Public Library as vice-chairman. Hon. J. T. Childs in the House was named to Academy for the Blind, Education, General Agriculture No. 2, Pensions, Public Printing, and Temperance committees. Other notable assignments include Dekle as chairman of Appropriations in the Senate and Stark as chairman of Finance.
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Georgia
Neill
Senate
Reed
House
C. H. Neisler
J. T. Childs
Neisler
Public Library
Peemen
Childs
Academy For
Roy Harri
Louisville
E. Dekle
Valdosta
Buell Stark
Dalton
H. W Nelson
Cook
J. M. Davis
Mitchell
J. W. Culpepper
Fayette
Appropriations
J. C. Beasey
Tattnall
W. Glenn Thomas
Wayne
J S. Davis
Floyd
Johnson
Seminole
Raymond
Jefferson
Lewis
Hancock
Allen
Baldwin
L. L. Moore
Moultrie
J. W. Bennett
Waycross
Guy Jackson
Cochran
Hamp McWhorter
Lexington
Duckworth and Watson
Judiciary
Howard Ennis
Milledgeville
E. Reavan
McDonough
General Judiciary
Hugh Peterson
Riley
Linton West
Cuthbert
Tthe University of Georgia
Water Declared Pure by Butler Water System
A Butler resident toured the city water works and bubbling springs, praising the system as among the best in the state for a town of its size. The Herald notes regular state health department analyses show the supply is always pure and healthful, with improvements to reservoirs.
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Butler
Aigh Blu
Herald
State Health Department
Revival Services At How ard Methodist Church
Revival services begin the first Sunday night in July at How ard Methodist Church and continue through the second Sunday night. Rev M O Williams of Reynolds Methodist Church will preach. All are invited to attend. James F Jackson Pastor in Charge.
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Howard Methodist Church
M. O. Williams
Reynolds Methodist Church
Jas. F. Jackson
Abatement Warning on Lotteries and Slot Machines
Hon. A. Jones Perryman warns peace officers to abate lotteries, gift enterprises, slot machines, and punch boards under Georgia law. He notes Sec 397 of the Criminal Code and states that anyone operating such devices or participating in drawings will face prosecution.
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A. Jones Perryman
Georgia
Asao
Boy 14 And Mother Jailed For Burglary
A 14-year-old, John Lee Montfort, confessed to burglarizing Mr. C. M. Bartlett’s store on Saturday night and was jailed. His mother Ida Montfort was charged as an accessory and jailed later. Goods including sugar flour pants and knives were traced to Cary Montfort’s home. Entrance was gained by removing the transom and the back door bar was removed. Authorities investigate possible links to similar recent burglaries in the area.
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C. M. Bartlett
Cary Montfort
Bartlett
John Lee Montfort
Cary
Theis
Ida Montfort
Mrs Joe Pierce Dies After Illness Near Butler
Mrs Louis Davis Pierce wife of Joe Pierce died Friday night at her home on rural route one near Butler after a brief illness. A devout Methodist, she was about 30 and survived by her husband three children her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Davis Ideal four brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held Sunday at Little Bethel cemetery conducted by Rev W H Emmerson with many relatives present. Ed wards Bros Undertakers cared for the body.
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Louis Davis Pierce
Joe Pierce
Butler
Methodist Church
Pierce
Little Bethel Cemetery
W. H. Emmerson
Julian Edwards, Jr
Edwards Bros. Undertakers
Former Reynolds Man Deis Sudden ly at Marshallville
Marshallville papers report the death of 62 year old Robert Cook Taylor a Reynolds merchant who died suddenly while riding with two brothers. He had been in poor health for years and his heart is believed to be the cause. He is survived by three sisters and four brothers. The funeral will be held Tuesday at his home with ministers James Ivey and Wright officiating.
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R. C. Taylor
Cook Taylor
Hay
Reynolds
Tuesaviday
Narshallville
Robert Cook Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Lois Summers
Barneasville
Lula Taylor
H. E. Brown
Marshallville
G. N. Perdue
Ft. Valley
H. M. Taylor
J. C. Taylor
Tom
Spelling Bee Finals Set for Taylor at Butler High
Supt E H Joiner announces Taylor county finals will be Friday night July 8 at Butler High School auditorium. preliminaries were held last Wednesday with winners from Reynolds Cro wel ls Mauk Rupert Central Butler Rupert Wesley Cross Roads Taylor Miland Turners Chapel to attend. Reynolds Chorus of the Woman's Improvement Club will sing a cantata and Nelson M Shipp of the Columbus Enquirer Sun will give a short address. Admission is 1.00 to aid the club.
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E. H. Joiner
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Taylor County
Butler High School
Rom Reynolds
Crow Wells
Mauk
Rupert
Central
Butler
Wesley
Cross Roads
Taylor
Milaind Turners Chapel
Spelling Bee
Reynolds Chorus
Woman's Improvement Club
Nelson M. Shipp
Columbus Enquirer Sun
Club Boys Go To Parks Lake For Encampment
Four Taylor county 4 H Club boys under County Agent W A wea left Tuesday for Parks Lake for their annual encampment. The four La program features educational and sports activities are planned under Mr Lundy. The County Agent and Rev J A Cook will lead another group to the coast next week for several days at St Simons Island.
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Taylor County
W. A. Wea
Parks’ Lake
Lundy
J. A. Cook
St. Simon's Island
Masonry In Butler Draws Wide Attention And Growth
Enthusiasm for higher degrees in the Butler area grows as a large class prepares for Royal Arch advancement. Taylor County Chapter R A M hosts Grand Lodge Secretary A G Miller who will oversee installation of new officers and confer degrees. A missing pet dog named Rip is sought by Dr R C Montgomery, last seen Sunday.
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Butler
Taylor County
A. G.miller
Grand Lodge
Rip
R. C. Montgomery
Lost license tag 50838 may be returned to Tay lor official
Finder of the State license automobile tag number 50838 will confer a great favor on the owner by returning same to Hon. L. T. Peéd, Ordinary of Tay lor county.
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L. T. Peéd
Taylor County
Trespass Notice at Cameron Estate Near Butler
Notice warns vigorous prosecution for fishing bathing trapping hunting cutting timber or trespass on Cameron estate three miles south of Butler. Signed F I Clements.
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Cameron Estate
Butler
F. I. Clements
Several Bills Drawn For Re Districting State
A number of bills have been drawn and will be introduced in the early wrt of the session of the Georgia legislature redistricting the state to reduce congressmen from 12. Gillen’s bill places Taylor county in the Fourth while Taylor prefers remaining in the Third. The plan disperses districts by population and lists grouping of counties across ten districts with proposed compositions.
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L. T. Gillen
Bibb County
Taylor County
Taylor
Judge McLaughlin Holds Short Court Session
Judge McLaughlin and Solicitor-general Ferry held a Friday chambers session in Butler. Several motions and petitions were heard with decisions reserved. Prisoners Witt McCrary and Mary Lizzie Duncan admitted guilty pleas, receiving 80 days on the gang and three months respectively for misdemeanor charges.
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C. F. McLaughlin
A. J. Ferryman
Butler
McLaughlin
Witt, McCrary
Mary Lizzie Duncan
Taylor County
Uncle John Huff Dies After Long Life of Service
Mr. J. H. Huff known as Uncle John Huff dies in Atlanta at age seventy eight after years as a representative for The S P Richards Paper Co. in Butler and Reynolds. He retired from work years ago and was mourned by his wife children and a wide circle of friends. He served Grace Methodist church and attended Mayor James L. Key's Bible class. He was born near Howard and started in Butler before moving to Griffin and then Atlanta.
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Butler and Reynolds
S. P. Richards Paper Co
Atlanta
John
J. H.) Huff
Grace Methodist Church
James L. Key
Huff
Mr. Huff
Howard
Butler
Griffin
Death of W T Whatley Shocks Reynolds County
W T Whatley 31 died Tuesday after a brief illness in Macon. A Reynolds native, he ran a warehouse and farm and lived as a devoted husband and father. Survived by his wife Elisabeth and daughter Gloria, with four brothers and a sister. Funeral at Reynolds Baptist church with burial in Hill Crest.
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Reynolds
Taylor County
Troy) Whatley
Macon
Iban
Dalethorpe’ Ree
Mr. Whatley
J. H. Whatley
Troy Whatley
Whatley
Reynolds Baptist
Aris
Wis
Mise Whatley
Elisabeth
Leosbana
T. Whatley
H. C. Whatley
Wey County
J. B Whatley
B. W .Hinton
Mr.Whatley
Reynolds Baptist Church
J. A. Iver
M. C. Williams
Hill Crest
Locality Endured Extreme Heat With Record Temps
The area faced a multi day heat wave with highs of 90 to 106 degrees over the weekend. Rain Monday brought relief, temperatures again near 100 on Tuesday, while other parts of the state saw 106 to 108. Officials note a rainfall deficit and expect the heat deficit to narrow as the week progresses.
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Georgia
Methodist Church Offers Sunday Services in Rev J A Cook’s Absence
In the absence of Rev J A Cook who is at revival services in Odum Ga, Rev M O Williams of Reynolds will preach at 11 o clock Sunday morning. At 8 o clock Sunday evening Ray J A Smith of the Methodist Orphanage at Macon will speak to the congregation. A cordial invitation is extended for all to attend each service.
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Odum
M. O. Williams
Reynolds
Ray
J. A. Smith
Macon
Eyaty
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