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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1934
Page
8
In Georgia a big stem Jersey potato crop begins market, first car loaded at Vidalia for eastern markets. Reports note a Gainesville farmer growing a 1.5 pound tomato and local weather and crime items across the state including accidents, deaths, and ag updates.
Montezuma July 18 The Flint River Lumber Company plant at Oglethorpe recently closed for weeks was sold to T W Hooks. It is understood the property will be reopened soon by a large lumber company.
Ellaville Georgia July 14 Dr J R Jordan Jr of Ellaville has opened a dentistry office in suite 1013 Candler Building Atlanta He will be associated with Dr B R Thornton Dr Jordan is the son of Dr and Mrs J R Jordan Sr of Ellaville a well known local family The elder Jordan has been a successful physician in the area for years
In Washington on July 11 plans were unveiled for CCC to improve and restore Andersonville national cemetery and park in Georgia where 13,703 Union prisoners died. The project includes a pathway from the prison park to a main highway and aims to boost annual visitors to about 150,000.
Former Governor L. G. Hardman is confined to his Commerce home with an illness. Family denied grave illness, saying he is resting and expected to be out in a few days. Hardman served four years as governor and retired in 1931 to his Commerce home with textile and farming interests.
Griffin Georgia resident James H Chappell 78 for 27 years lived within a mile of the business district yet never visited town. When he finally went he saw amazing changes in Main Street noting he had little time and little interest prior yet friends had driven him to fishing and used town on the way home.
Hamilton Georgia July 17 A C Cannon was sentenced to life imprisonment by Superior Court Judge C F McTaughlin after a jury found him guilty with a mercy recommendation in the death of J W Kennon. The verdict followed an argument over land boundaries. Hicks Fort and A L Hardy defended Cannon. Jones Perryman and Walter Flourney prosecuted.
Gainesville July 13 Sandy Beaver chief of Gov Talmadge s military staff has already received 12000 in response to letters sent to other staff members asking contributions to a Talmadge campaign fund A Gainesville News column notes Beaver s return from a Bainbridge meeting saying Talmadge has it in the bag and references criticism by Judge Claude Pittman who accused Colonel Beaver of soliciting 500 from all forty staff members to fund opposition.
Griffin Georgia July 15 Herman Foster a 28 year old Pike County farmer died a hero after rescuing five girls from drowning in the Flint river at Double Springs. The girls fled to deeper water during a picnic. Foster swam four times to save each girl, then after aiding the fifth he collapsed and drowned. His body was recovered early Sunday.
Milledeville Ge July 18 One of the largest summer classes in the history of Georgia State College for Women will be graduated July 20 when over 100 graduates will be awarded degrees and diplomas by Dr Guy H Weiss president of the college The work of the students during the 6 weeks session has been satisfactory Dr E H Scott director of the summer school said The 1934 summer quarter may be recorded as one of the most successful in the college's history from the standpoint of both the students and the faculty Much work has been done and at the same time the routine of school has been relieved by numerous entertainments.
Reports from Lowndes County describe a new cotton variety grown experimentally. Planted a month later than standard types, it grows much faster, reaching waist high in some cases with 80 to 100 squares per stalk. Many stalks show double and some triple bolls. Fiber is long and strong, about one and one sixteenth inches. Projected yield could be two to three times ordinary crops. Strong boll weevil resistance adds to its potential value for Georgia agriculture.
Congressman Homer C. Parker announced a Farm Credit Administration survey to assess relief needs in south Georgia after crops were destroyed by extreme weather. Cotton was seriously damaged and overall crops suffered, with Parker pushing for government aid similar to drought relief in western states.
Cochran Georgia July reports James Fair a 16 year old Cochran High School student son of Will Fair a Southern Railway foreman drowned in the Ocmulgee near Hawkinsville during an overnight fishing trip with S. O. Segars and Will Paugh. Segars reached Perry to report the incident after the boat reportedly sprang a leak and all three went overboard with Fair sinking.
Atlanta July 15 More than 200 Georgia mayors formed a permanent organization at the Hotel Ansley. They adopted nine resolutions urging a constitutional amendment to grant local self government to all cities and avoided direct recommendations on repeal of the prohibition law and Sunday amusements. Ed Rivers, Lakeland mayor and former House speaker, spoke at the luncheon. The group elected Jas L. Key of Atlanta as president and J D Ashley of Valdosta as vice president.
Macon Georgia July 15 aroused over rising number of runaway marriages to Jeffersonville. Twiggs County residents seek legal advice as eight to ten Macon couples return claiming licenses issued illegally. Parents say ages fell to 15 or 16 and many brides’ mothers are heartbroken. Officials accused of not verifying applicant ages or residency, with no license records kept, risking future proof of valid marriages.
Moultrie Georgia July 14 Gordon Cooper 30 Colquitt county farmer was killed late Friday afternoon by a falling tree. He was cutting timber near Berlin when a lodged tree in a fork of another trapped him after attempting to dislodge it. A brother was present in the woods.
The document notes a $167,000,000 valuation and a liberal franchise tax while recounting Augusta’s long free water supply to Richmond County since 1890. It cites a Georgia Supreme Court ruling allowing county-wide water charges and argues state bodies should not play favorites amid calls for lower interest rates and faster growth.
A candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Third District writes to voters ahead of the September 12 primary. He pledges loyalty to the president and party, promises district uplift, fair farm prices, defense prudent war stance, and attentive constituent service while pursuing funds from recovery programs.
A candidate declares run for the legislature from Taylor County subject to Democratic Primary rules on September 32, 1934. The letter requests votes and influence from voters respectfully.
To the voters of Taylor County I announce my candidacy for Representative in the Georgia General Assembly. This first public office bid pledges support to the current administration and emphasizes agricultural and educational interests. I seek the trust of voters who favor stable economic government and local needs.
P A Jenkins announces candidacy for County Tax Commissioner of Taylor County to the Democratic Primary on September 12 1934. He notes tenure as Tax Receiver and the 1933 bill consolidating offices into Tax Commissioner. He pledges honest business like service, fairness, and public support in the upcoming primary.
G A Roberts announces run for Tax Commissioner in Taylor County under the Democratic Primary on September 12. He thanks voters for past support as Tax Collector and pledges faithful duties if re elected. He cannot meet everyone in person but seeks votes and influence.
A 1934 political appeal to voters in the Thir Congressional District of Georgia. The candidate thanks supporters for confidence and promises sincere service if re elected, noting increased district size and shifting duties from Republicans to the Democratic Party. Primary on September 12, 1934.
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