Georgia News Roundup The Week in Atlanta and State
Unidentified white man dies in Atlanta police cell after drunkenness charge. Several deaths from heat wave across the nation are tallied, and local incidents include a man crushed by falling brick during courthouse work in Floyd county. Governors and officials discuss relief funds, railroad rates, ginning prices, and highway improvements. Local farms, schools, and infrastructure projects feature in Georgia reports with multiple fatalities and legal actions noted.
Post Session At Southwestern College Sees 40 Plus Registrants
Americus Ga July 25 Upward of forty students have registered in the post session at Georgia Southwestern College according to President Preyton Jacob. The session began Monday and serves students who wish to complete credit work.
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Americus
Georgia Southwestern College
Preyton Jacob
New Wrightsville School Planned After Fire
Wrightsville Georgia July 28 plans for a new school building are under way to replace the one recently destroyed by fire. Pro Adams is arranging for buildings suitable to operate the school this fall while the new building is under construction.
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Wrightsville
Adams
Ellaville to Hear Pittman August 16 in Georgia
Ellaville Georgia July 238 Judge Claude C Pittman candidate for governor will speak at Ellaville Thursday afternoon Aug 16 at 3 30 oclock according to Bill Haugh who arranged the meeting Pittman will come from Dawson where he will speak at 10 oclock in the morning
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Ellaville
Claude C. Pittman
Bill Haugh
Pittman
Ellsville
Dawson
Convict Shot Dead In Wilkes County Escape Attempt
Washington Ga July 20 Silase Gibson a long term prisoner in the Wilkes County chain gang was shot and fatally wounded by guard E B Flynt as Gibson advanced on him with an ax Gibson died from a shot that struck his abdomen The prisoner had previously made an escape attempt during the prior year
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Washington
Wilkes County
Silase Gibson
E. B. Flynt
Flyn
Gibson
Moultrie Observer Debuts 22 Page Faith Edition
Moultrie Ga July 20. Dressed in new type a 22 page Faith edition of the Moultrie Observer was in circulation Friday. The issue carries stories on growth and development of Moultrie and Colquitt County and credits the county crop diversification program with helping the area weather the depression in a review by W C Vereen president of the Moultrie Banking Company.
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Sumter County
J. K. Luck
Moultrie
Moultrie Observer
Colquitt County
W. C. Vereen
Moultrie Banking Company
Ginners Required to Secure Bonds Before Season
Atlanta July 21 Cotton ginners must obtain bonds and have them approved before the ginning season starts under the Bankhead bill. W E Page internal revenue collector said 11 deputies have been in the field this past week helping ginners prepare bond applications and explain requirements under the bill. Farmers urged to obtain exemption certificates before having cotton ginned.
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Atlanta
W. E. Page
Internal Revenue
Rome Stove Factories Struck Closing Four of Five Here
Four of Rome's five stove foundries shut down Monday as 550 workers at Southern Cooperative Stove Rome Stove and Range Hanks Stove and Range and Standard Stove and Range walked out for higher wages. Eagle Stove, employing 100 men, remained open as union officers from the National Mounters and National Moulders unions met with plant operators.
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Rome
Southern Cooperative Stove Company
Rome Stove and Range Company
Hanks Stove and Range Company
Standard Stove and Range
Eagle Stove Works
National Mounters Union
National Mouldera Union
Large enrollment anticipated at Southwestern College for fall
Americus Georgia July 25 A large enrollment is anticipated for the fall session at Georgia Southwestern College according to President Preyton Jacob Hundreds have inquired and many have applied for admission The college expects to accommodate all applicants but needs several weeks in advance to plan for numbers Prospective students are urged to forward high school records and submit formal applications immediately.
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Americus
Georgia Southwestern College
Preyton Jacob
Negro leaps three stories to escape irate wife
Atlanta July 24 a man named Will Stephens is said to have leaped from a third story window to flee a quarrel with his wife. He was helped by radio patrolmen Summers and Roberts who arrived to quell the disturbance. Stephens suffered a broken right leg and said the injury was minor compared with what his wife would have done. The wife faces dis orderly conduct charges and Stephens will be booked on a similar charge when discharged from the hospital.
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Atlanta
Will Stephens
Summerlin and Roberts
Stephens
Allotments of Cotton Under Bankhead Bill Will Be Made Soon
Georgia prepares to allot tax exempt cotton under the Bankhead Act with a state allotment of 874654 bales based on 1928 1932 production. Growers file county then state applications for individual allotments and tax exemptions.
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State Agricultural Extension Service
Harry L. Brown
Georgia
State
Brown
Internal Revenue Department
FERA Funds Expand TB Clinics Across Georgia
Vienna Ga July 22 FERA funds enable tuberculosis clinics in every Georgia county this year with 12 nurses added to the state health department under Dr H Schenck chief clinician. An X ray truck will move county to county for examinations while physicians cooperate in clinical and follow up work to control and prevent the disease.
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Vienna
Georgia
FERA
State Health Department
H. €. Schenck
State Department of Health
Schenck
Macon to Center Federal Land Bank Activities
Macon Georgia will host central federal land bank operations after August 1 with a single state appraisal office in Macon. H Cowart will head the Georgia appraisal work, transferring appraisers from Tifton Gainesville and Swainsboro to the Macon office, with about 60 to a number unknown joining.
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Macon
Federal Land Bank
Tifton
Gainesville
Swainsboro
Columbus Man Faces Chair for Attack
Hamilton Georgia July 22 Robert Slaughter of Columbus was convicted here last night of astracking assault on a 24 year old Columbus girl at a road house July 9 and sentenced to death by electricution Judge C Frank McLaughlin set the execution date for September but Slaughters attorneys filed motion for a new trial and the court issued a supersede as staying the execution and setting the hearing for Sept 15 The victim testified the alleged assault occurred July 9 but she did not report it for two days because of fear Slaughter testified he did not commit the act Jurors verdict followed six hours of deliberation and the trial marked one of Harris countys heaviest criminal terms with five murder cases and other crimes disposed of over two weeks The jail and locket were cleared as the term closed
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Hamilton
Robert Slaughter
Columbus
C. Frank McLaughlin
Slaughter
K. L. Hardy
T. Hicks Fort
T. C. Denmark
Atlanta
Harris County
Senator George seeks harbor funds for Savannah project
Washington officials said they would consider Senator George of Georgia’s plea for approval to deepen the upper Savannah River harbor from twenty one to twenty six feet. Prospects for an allotment were slim as the PWA cash allotment was nearly exhausted and Ickes was on vacation.
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Washington
Public Works
George
Georgia
Savannah River
PWA
Public Works Administration
Ickes
Camp Life Snippets From A Veterans Letter Home
Mess kit woes and boot camp rituals are described as new recruits endure drills and examinations. Lt Coffey, Lt Cole, and Lt Brown figure in daily camp life while humor mingles with a sense of duty and older soldiers urging newcomers to uphold “stuff” and American ideals.
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Lt. Coffey
Campaign pledge from Third District Democrat for Congress
The letter from a Democratic candidate for Congress in the Third District requests support for the September 12 primary. He pledges loyalty to the President and party, vows energetic work for district welfare, and supports defense with non war as long as safe, promising prompt attentions to constituents and a fair share of recovery funds.
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Congress
American Legion
Announcement of Taylor County candidate for State Representative
A resident announces candidacy for Taylor County Representative in the Democratic Primary on September 12. The candidate endorses the current Georgia administration, cites local agricultural and educational interests, and pledges to use experience to serve the county in the state legislature.
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Taylor County
Georgia
Thy
Jenkins declares bid for Taylor County Tax Commissioner post
P A Jenkins announces candidacy for Taylor County Tax Commissioner subject to the Democratic primary on September 12 1934. He notes four years as Tax Receiver, loss of two years due to a General Assembly bill, and creation of the new office. He pledges honest business like service and public fairness, seeking support and influence in the primary.
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Taylor County
General Assembly
P. A. Jenkins
Announcement of G A Roberts seeking Tax Commissioner seat
G A Roberts announces candidacy for Tax Commissioner in Taylor County under the Democratic Primary on September 12. He thanks supporters for past service as Tax Collector and asks voters for their vote and influence while acknowledging limited personal outreach.
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Taylor County
G. A. Rober
Candidacy for Re Election in Georgia District
A 1934 public notice from a Georgia congressman announces seeking re election in the Thir District. He notes district growth and shifting national times, asks for Democratic Primary support on September 12 1934, and pledges sincere service if reelected.
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Georgia
Repulcans
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