Georgia News Summary Highlights Odd Facts and Local Issues
A roundup from Georgia covers a wide span: 15-year-old Atlanta snake collector John Crenshaw. Cobb county welfare hikes of 482 dollars a month. Seaborn Day a drowning victim near Augusta. a 70-foot clock at the state capitol. a Spanish mint coin found in High Shoals. Regents bid for a Dahlonega dormitory dining hall costing about 50 thousand. June permits total 65 968 in LaGrange. Bibb Manufacturing returns to full operation in Macon. Georgia marble champ Vernon Motes home from Wildwood after 20 28 record. The Reveille weekly debuts in Georgia. Hawkinsville post office set for dedication July 1 or 15. Pineview fatal shooting of Charles Dennard by Sheriff Hill deemed justifiable homicide. Nashville Herald tobacco edition plans. 108-year-old Confederate veteran John R K Smith comments on Gettysburg. Georgia Supreme Court rules debt collection by force illegal. early primaries reshuffle for state senator seats. cases in Macon Americus and Cordele involve shootings and deaths. monument proposal for Margaret Mitchell raised in Columbus. fire damages injure a family of seven in a St Joseph infirmary condition.
Yeomans Family Reunion Set for Swainsboro
Yeomans family members will meet in Swainsboro on Thursday at 10 o'clock. J. L. Gillis is chairman. speakers include Judge Frank Mitchell, C. C. Yeomans, Elder J W. Yeomans, Rev. J. M. Branch of Davisboro, and M. J. Yeomans of Dawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swainsboro
Robert H. Riner
Yeomans
J. L. Gillis
Frank Mitchell
C. C. Yeomans
J W. Yeomans
J. M. Branch
Davisboro
M. J. Yeomans
Dawson
Athens Woman Dies in Florida Accident
Palatka Florida July 4 Miss Attie Jarrett of Athens was killed in an automobile crash near here Sunday night. Three others were seriously injured including Miss Blanche Jarrett of East Point Georgia a sister of the deceased and Mr and Mrs C L Shimp of Atlanta Mrs Shimp is also a Jarrett sister.
Prohibition case ends with probated sentence for farmer
Adolph H. Johnson, a Dublin county farmer, pleaded guilty in federal court to violating prohibition law and received a three year probated sentence. Horton, upset with probation, returned to court and told Judge Barrett he disliked the sentence. He was sentenced to one year and a day and is now at the Atlanta federal penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrightsville
Adolph H. Johnson
Dublin
Horton
Barrett
Atlanta
Girl Drowns, Companion Burned In Rome Boat Explosion
On Ostanaula river near Rome Georgia a 16 year old girl Mabel Smith drowned when a gasoline tank exploded aboard a motorboat. A C Gilliam of Rome was critically burned but swam ashore. The other two passengers were uninjured.
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Rome
Ostanaula River
Mabel Smith
A.C. Gilliam
Rivers Opens Campaign in Cordele on July 16
Macon July 2 Gav. E D Rivers Saturday announced he will open his campaign for re election at the base ball park in Cordele July 16 B I Thornton president of the Cordele Lions Club headed a delegation which conferred with Rivers and requested that his campaign open in that city I opened my campaign before in North Georgia the governor said and this time it ought to be in South Georgia Cordele is in the central section of South Georgia
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Macon
Gav
E. D. Rivers
Cordele
B. I. Thornton
Cordele Lions Club
Rivers
North Georgia
South Georgia
Deaf Association Ends Biennial Convention in Georgia
The Georgia Association of the Deaf concluded its 14th biennial convention in Macon on July 4 with officer elections. E. D. Ward of Atlanta was elected president, succeeding Irby H. Marchman. John McCail of Savannah became first vice president, Herbert Williams of Atlanta second vice president, Ernest Herron of Atlanta secretary, and J. F. Ponder of Atlanta treasurer. The executive committee includes Ward, Ponder, Mrs. F. J. Hart, Mrs. Douglas Hitchcock, Horace Taylor, Herron, McCail and Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Georgia Association of the Deaf
E. D. Ward
Atlanta
Irby H. Marchman
John McCail
Savannah
Herbert Williams
Ernest Herron
J. F. Ponder
Foy Cox Elected Butler B Y P U President at Meeting
The Butler Intermediate B Y P U held its monthly business meeting on Tuesday, June 1st, electing Foy Cox as president. New officers include Miss Helen Bazemore as vice president, Misses Raye Cox and Alma Click as secretary and treasurer, and Miss Nattie Higbie as chorister. The group appointed leaders and planned a group contest and sending Alma Cook and Helen Bazemore as delegates to the Ridgecrest convention, asking community prayers for the success of their undertaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Intermediate B. Y. P.U
Cox
Helen Bazemore
Raye Cox
Alma Cick
Nattie Higbie
Martery Walker
Tommy Singleton
Eliza Stevens
Frances Harris
Ruth Barymore
Sara Cross
Tenuny Singleton
Veness
Alma Cook
Ridgecrest
N.gc
Butler
Hospital Help Sought for Paralyzed Brother R N Jones
Edgar A Martin appeals Herald readers to support Bro R N Jones, recently operated on after months of paralysis, now recovering in hospital. He will need eight weeks of care at 21 dollars weekly, with bills due soon and donations urged to cover the hospital cost.
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Herald
R. N. Jones
Edgar A. Martin
Card of Thanks from Cox Family
Free from her suffering and out for the shadows into the glorious light of that home above there has passed a loving wife devoted mother affectionate daughter and true friend. While the shadows lay heavily across our pathway we are comforted by the loving service of loyal friends and their floral offerings. To each of these friends we return our sincere thanks and may God's blessings rest upon you. Respectfully O E Cox and Children.
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Cox
Thanks for kindness after the passing of Mrs Bazemore
We express gratitude to friends near and far for kindness during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother Mrs Mary Josephine Bazemore and acknowledge the support of C E Bazemore T E Bazemore Lester Bazemore H G Lumpkin W R Harper Dr Bigbie Elizabeth Loyelle and Margaret Bazemore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Josephine Bazemore
C. E. Bazemore
T. E. Bazeimore
Lester Bazemore
H. G. Lumpkin
W. R. Harper
Dr. Bigbie
Elizabeth, lLoyeile
Margaret Bazemore
Reward Offered for Fire Alarm Vandalism in Butler
A $25 reward is offered for information leading to conviction of the person or persons who broke the glass on the fire alarm switch at the Joiner Brothers Store corner and turned in a false alarm about ten o'clock Wednesday night June 22. Mayor C D Gorman signs the notice. Also, water-power grist mill at Whitewater Creek on Highway No 3 will shut down starting Monday July 4 until further notice to erect a new mill house with T W Upton authoring the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joiner Brothers
C. D. Gorman
Butler
Whitewater Creek
Highway No. 3
T. W. Upton
Plan to expand dorms shifts coeds to new wing debate
No.1 plan proposes co ed occupancy of a new dorm and moves boys to Wheatley and Terrell halls. The 88 new rooms would surpass old dorms 54 rooms. Dr. Jacob says a third floor enables nearly double boarding capacity from 160 to about 300 students.
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Wheatley Hall
Terrell Hall
Jacob
Van Guards Drill Parades Shine in County War Service History
The article notes that publication of member names of the local company is delayed, highlighting that many Butler and Taylor county families served. It recalls a Taylor County Fair drill sequence by the Van Guards praised by locals, with nearly every member joining the World War effort.
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Butler
Taylor County
Butler men freed after drunkenness trials in Taylor county
Wendell Windham of Butler and four companions were tried before Mayor O D Gorman on drunkenness charges. The four associates John Thomas Marvin Allen Dud Gilman and Nathan McDuffie were jailed in Taylor county but the cases were dismissed after investigation. A commitment hearing for Handly is set for Friday at the Taylor county courthouse.
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John Thomas
Marvin Allen
Dud Gilman
Nathan McDuffie
Taylor County
O. D. Gorman
Butler
Handly
Taylor County Court House
Pride One Plan Held in Chicago on Egg Inspection
H E Harrison chief egg inspector of the state department of agriculture announced 2000 egg inspectors are being trained monthly to ensure properly labeled eggs for merchants and consumers. He warned there is no product more in need of inspection and urged enforcement of the cold storage law to prevent storage eggs from flooding the market as fresh eggs. Mitchell noted a poultry short course at the College of Agriculture in Athens August 8 to 12 featuring Dr L N Norris and a feedmen's school with Dr C L Morgan and J D Sikes on the program.
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Chicago
H. E. Harrison
State Department of Agriculture
Association
Mitchell
College of Agriculture
Athens
L. N. Norris
Cornell University
C. L. Morgan
Clemson Colllge
J. D. Sikes
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Peet Advocates Tax Reduction in Georgia Campaign
Dan Howell era figure says Georgians are burdened by taxes beyond their cotton profits. He targets Ed Rivers of Arkansas, urging tax relief, county integrity, and stronger highway patrol while criticizing federal policy and imported influence.
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Dan Howell
Bread and Water Ends Work Strike in Georgia Camp
Prisoners at Johnson County Public Works Camp ended a sit-down strike after 24 hours, returning to work while confined in barracks. All 19 inmates were black, per state supervisor J. G. Glover. Camp officials limited their diet to bread and water during solitary confinement, with no whipping allowed. They will resume labor on Tuesday under prison rules.
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Wrightsville
Johnson County
J. G. Glover
Atlanta
Glover
W. C. Smith
Smith
Howell Critiques State Tax Burden and Local Spending
The article reports Howell, former chairman of Georgia's Democratic executive committee, accusing the state of high salaries and unnecessary office rent outside the capitol, criticizing the tax load. He claims forty seven million dollars in state taxes were budgeted in one year and argues for tax reduction as governor. It notes Augusta motorcycle patrols aiding Warrenton police and local officials introducing Howell at a visit, including remarks by Mayor Carr and Commissioner Ricketson.
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Capitol
State Game and Fish Department
Howell
Democratic Executive Committee
Talmadge
Georgia
Stone Mountain
South Carolina
Augusta
Warrenton
J. C. Davis
A. W. Davis
A. B. Carr
J. F. Ricketson
Revival Association forms evangelistic clubs and elects officers
The association plans revivals in different venues to conserve revival fruits with clubs of converts plus others desiring to join. Rev. S. F. Andrews of Macon led the first revivals funded by the plan. Dr Huey was asked to be president temporarily. W R Parker of Valdosta Remerton elected president, B E Blitch of Homerville vice president, M W Lance secretary treasurer, with directors to be chosen by subscribers in each community.
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Evangelistic Club
Dr. Huey
W. R. Parker
Valdosta-Remerton
B. E. Blitch
Homerville
M. W. Lance
Political Announcer To the Men and Women Voters Taylor County
Walter E Steed announces candidacy for State Senator from the 29th District. He appeals to voters to uphold constitutional rights, reduce tax burdens, and cut unnecessary offices and salaries. He seeks Democratic primary support and promises faithful, devoted service.
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Taylor County
Walter E, Steed
Marshall Announces C B Marshall Run for State Senator
C B Marshall announces candidacy for State Senator in the Twenty third Senatorial District subject to the Democrat Primary on September 14 asking Taylor County voters for support and influence in his behalf in a brief public appeal
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Taylor County
Cc. B. Marshall
Dudley Tauntoni Seeks State Senate Seat for Twenty third District
A candidate letter from Dudley Tauntoni announces his bid for State Senator in the Twenty third District under the Democratic Party rules. He pledges to work for voters, asks for support, and notes the election date of September 14th.
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Paylor Coury
Dudley Tauntoni
Friends of J. W. Powards announce him for Georgia representative
A group calling themselves Friends of J. W. Powards announce his candidacy for the Democratic primary in Georgia’s General Assembly. They cite his wide experience and familiarity with local conditions and state affairs, seeking voters’ support and counsel for the next two years.
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Julian W. Wards
General Assembly of Georgia
Taylor Anid
J. W. Powards
Georgia candidate pledges effort for Taylor County voters
A candidate for the Georgia General Assembly seeks Democratic primary votes in Taylor County. The text states intent to influence county residents and pledge efforts toward the best interests of the country if elected.
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Taylor
General Assembly of Georgia
Major Brooke’s Mother Dies in San Antonio
San Antonio July 2 Mrs Almé Ogden Brooke 71 wife of Col W Brooke retired died at Ft Sam Houston hospital Saturday less than three weeks after she and her husband were brought here for burial Their son Maj J R Brooke has been charged with murdering his wife and is in jail at Columbus
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San Antonio
Almé Ogden Brooke
Col. W. Brooke
Ft.Sam Houton Hospital
J. Brooke, Jr
Ft. Benning
Maj
J. R. Brooke
Columbus
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John Crenshaw
Cobb County
Seaborn Day
Edisto River
High Shoals
Hon. H.winter
Board of Regents
College At
Dahlonega
L. R. Seibert
Regents
LaGrange
Bibb Manufacturing Company
Vernon Motes
Fulton County
Wildwood
N. J
Altho
Reveille
Hawkinsville
Morgan Thompson
Thompson
Pineview
Sheriff Hill
Pulaski County
Charles Dennard
The
Nashville Herald
John RK. Smith
Gettysburg
Harold Martin
Georgia Supreme Court
Thos. K. Glenn
Wm. T. Moyers
J. C. Lane
H. D. Brannen
Bullock County
Herman Talmadge
George
Cuthbert
Edward Smith
T. Judson Barnes
W. J. Johnson
Barnes
John B. Holmes
Seaboard
Americus
Erwin Lee
Holmes
Nelson M. Shipp
St. Joseph Infirmary
F. H. King
Southern Railway
Florida
Deaf Association
Foy Cox
Butler B.Y.P.U
Wendell Windham
Johnson Camp
Peué
Major Broke
San Anton
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