Memorial services honor late Columbus Bar member Garrard
The Columbus Bar Association held memorial services for Frank A. Garrard in the superior court room with Judge Mc Laughlin presiding. Born June 1, 1876 in Wildwood, he practiced civil and corporate law, represented major local companies, and died November 4, 1982. The memorial report was read and adopted after tributes from local judges and officials.
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Columbus
Frank A. Garrard
Citt
Columbus Bar
W. G. Love
W. H. Young, Jr
Theourt House
F. McLaghlin
Garrard
Love
J. E. Chapman, Sr
Geo. P. Munro
G. Y. Tigner
McLaughlin
Frank U. Garrard
Wildwood
L. L. Garrard
Annie Garrard
City of Columbus
Wynnton
Cattahoochee
Stone & Webster
Columbus Railroad Company
Columbus Pier Company
Muscogee Real Estate Company
Third National Bank of Columbus
Columbus Bank & Trust Company
Georgia Power Company
Travelers Insurance Company
Penn Mutual — Insurance Company
Commonwealth Building
Page Chosen Over Ed Dunlap for Federal Post
President Roosevelt reportedly selected Eugene Page of Columbus Georgia for internal revenue collector for the state, despite Georgia's two senators backing Ed Dunlap of Gainesville. Page, longtime Georgia campaign manager and head of the R W PageCorp publishers, is to await Senate action this week.
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Page
Ed Dunlap
Washington
Roosevelt
Eugene Page
Columbus
Georgia
Dunlap
Gainesville
Senate
Walter George
Sen
Russell
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Page
R. W. Page Corporation
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Colmbus Ledger
Bradenton, Fla
Herald Wilmington
N.C
Large Organization Notified About Apapelated Dispatch
An AP dispatch notes Mr Page indicating support for confirmation and pledging to serve duties of the new post. the Georgia state internal revenue department is described as a large federal post with three deputies, 17 field men, 40 clerks, and others, overseeing the federal building in Atlanta and related offices. Mr Page plans to spend considerable time in Atlanta.
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State Internal Revenue Department
Georgia
Civil Service
Federal
Atlanta
Quding
Stig Innderstood
Butler Methodist Church hosts high school fashion show
A fashion show for men’s wear is set for June 8 at the high school auditorium. The event, organized by students from Butler, aims to showcase styles in a community gathering at the Butler Methodist Church space.
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Butler Methodist Church
Tribute to Castel low at Ellaville meet in Georgia
Democratic leaders and friends gather in Ellaville at the historic courthouse to honor Congressman B T Castellow. The event features a dinner, tributes, and remarks from state and district officials as they celebrate Castel low and the Washington connection amid district realignments and expanded county reach.
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Castellow
Ellaville
Emily Woodward
Democratic Executive Committee
Third District
B. T. Castellow
Washington
Third Congressional District
Charles ". Benns
M. J. Yeomans
W. E. Scott
Ellaville Methodist Church
John H Statham
C. M. Methvin
Eastman Times-Journal
J. E. DuPree
Ellaville Baptist Church
T. H. Davis
Vienna
U. S
Middle District of Georgia
W. E. Page
Columbus
Columbus Ledger
Enquirer-Sun
C. W. Worrill
Pataula Judicial Circuit
Cuthbert
L. W. Greene
U. D. CP Division
Sycamore
Nora Lawrence Smith
Wiregrass Farmer
Ashburn
C. Oliff
Andrew College
Georgia
R. A. Patterson
L. B. West
J Lunsford
Georgia district resolutions praise for Rep Castellon
Resolutions commend Hon. B. T. Castellon for able representation of Georgia's third district during a critical period. Endorsement and appreciation cited for hastening recovery and boosting confidence in government. Page note indicates committee submission and record copy to congressman.
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Congress
B. T. Castellon
Castelson
Georgia
Castellon
Mia
John Hodges
Perry, Ga
T. B. Rainey
Buena Vista
G. L. Keen
Hawkinsville
Third Congressional District
Hicks Held for Old Murder in Americus
Americus Georgia May 28 Jack Hicks operator of a truck line at Americus is held in Sumter county jail charged with the murder of L Padgett who was assassinated at the Padgett home near Americus on the night of June 5 last year Hicks was arrested in Columbus and brought to Americus Saturday night by Mark Chambliss a special deputy sheriff who has been working on the case with Atlanta detectives for months Sheriff McArthur was away and visitors were not allowed to see the prisoner Solicitor General Hollis Fort will present the case to the grand jury after examination to decide whether to file an indictment The Padgett killing was generally...
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Americus
Jack Hicks
Sumter County
L. Padgett
Padgett
Hicks
Columbus
Mark Chambliss
Atlanta
McArthur
Hollis Fort
Grand Jury
Former Butler Boy To Graduate With Honors at West Point
James M. Royal Jr appears among 347 cadets in the United States Military Academy class of 1982. He will graduate June 18 at Trophy Point with Gen. Douglas MacArthur delivering the address and Secretary of War Dern presenting diplomas. Royal, from Butler, served as plebe track member, cross country runner, Pointer staff editor, rifle sharpshooter, and Sunday school teacher. He will be commissioned in the Field Artillery.
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The
Herald
United States Military Academy
West Point
N. Y
James M. Royal, Jr
James M. Royal
C. Butler
May Ferguson
New York
Butler
W. K. Steed
Battle Monument
Historic Trophy Point
Douglas MacArthur
Army
Dern
Royal
Military Academy
Regular Army
13Th Coast Artillery
Ft. Barrancas
Fla
Dialectic Society
Field Artillery
Beer Petition Fails To Materialize In Richland
The Stewart-Webster Journal reports a circulating Richland petition to license beer sales quietly failed, attracting little support. It notes licensing before state law rescindment would defy Georgia law and risk juries against city officials. The piece suggests another petition is unlikely before state legislature acts.
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Richland
Stewart-Webster Journal
Georgia
Journal
Methodists End Meeting At Columbus Conference
Delegates to the Columbus Methodist district conference adjourned after a morning session that included delegate selection for the South Georgia conference to be held in Brunswick on November 15. Theo J. McGee, Columbus attorney, was elected district lay leader with Col. R. Wimberly and J. B. Maund named associate lay leaders. The gathering heard reports from missions, Christian education, Golden Cross and other committees while Dr. W. F. Quillian warned of a critical era ahead and urged Christian education to overcome unrest and moral decline.
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Columbus
W. F. Quillian
General Board of Christian Education
St. Luke
Brunswick
F. J. Dudley Theo J. McGee
C. E. Benns
A. C. Buchanan
J. M. Rogers
R. Wimberly
M. M. Messer
J. M. Heath
J. C Reese
Sims Garrett
Goodroe
H. Neisler
R. L. Hill
C. B Renfrow
E. F. Hall
E. I. Carter
A. F. Owen
T. F Harper
B. H. Hardaway
W. C. Edwards
E. W. House
Ri G McCurdy
Theo J McGee
McGee
Gilbert C. Robinson
Col. R
Wimberly
Lumpkin
J. B. Maund
Junction City
Quillian
Kingdom of God
Graduation at Georgia State College for Women Milledgeville
Milledgeville Ga May 29 Students of Georgia State College for Women will receive diplomas at graduation exercises Monday June 5. W T Anderson editor and publisher of the Macon Telegraph will deliver the commencement address. Senior class day June 2 sophomore normal exercises June 3 and the umnae banquet June 3. Closing sermon June 4 by Rev J E Sammons. Taylor county youth ladies listed among graduates.
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Community Singing at Mt Pisgah Church Next Sunday
Public invited to attend the community singing at Mt Pisgah Church four miles southeast of town next Sunday afternoon beginning promptly at 2 30. Singings are held regularly on the first Sunday afternoon of the month and are very enjoyable occasions.
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Mt. Pisgah Church
Taylor county youths depart for reforestation camp
Twelve Taylor county young men left today for Ma con to report for physical examination for admission to reforestation camp service. The list includes Emory Harris Murray Walker Millard Williamson Harley Gaultney C D Windham Herbert Gaultney Wilson Jarrell George Youngblood Samuel Stringfellow Chester Yarbrough Eugene Locke and Bentley Adams.
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Taylor County
Macon
Emory Harris
Murray Walker
Millard Williamson
Harley Gaultney
C. D. Windham
Herbert Gaultney
Wilson Jarrell
George Youngblood
Samuel Stringfellow
Chester Yarbrough
Eugene Locke
Bentley Adams
Local Talent Shines In Butler High Minstrel Show
Local performers build strong reputation in a Butler High School auditorium minstrel event held Tuesday night June 6. The production features student acts and community support, underscoring school arts in a crowded evening program.
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Butler High School
Preston Brothers Seven Negroes Found Guilty of Conspiracy
Columbus May 28 A verdict of guilty of conspiracy to violate the national prohibition act was returned by a jury in federal court at Columbus. The case involved five of the Preston Brothers of Marion county and seven Negroes who went on trial Tuesday before District Judge B S Deaver. Sentences varied from two years in a federal penitentiary to several months in jail, with some defendants placed on probation. The proceedings also tied to the murder of M W Dabbs, a government witness, and other related figures in Marion county.
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Columbus
Columbusa
Preston Brothers
Marion County
Denver
T. B. Preston
Brady Preston
W. Preston
Ab Preston
W. H. Preston
Baby Boy
M. W. Preston
Watson Preston
Atlanta
J. C. Preston
Deaver
Preston
Sam Redding
Lester Carter
Morgan Jones
Robert Thomas
Jim Thornton
Thornton Negro
Norman Redding
M. W. Dabbs
Preston's
Dabbs
Homer Lee Short
Marion Superior Court
Buena Vista
Election School Trustees Georgia Taylor County
GEORGIA Taylor County to hold trustee elections Friday June 28 1988 in multiple school districts to fill all vacancies. polls open 10 am to 3 pm at usual or school buildings if needed. voters may vote regardless of party. candidates may enter before polls close. election results filed with County School Superintendent. Cross Roads trustees receive commission from County Board. By order of County Board Rustin superintendent.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Tyne
County Board of Education
Butler
Reynolds
Runert
Mauk
Wesley
Turner Crowell
Central
Cross Roads
Loreal
County Board of
ioTl
W. T. Rustin
Planing Mill And Lumber Loss At Flint Lumber Co Fire
The Flint Lumber Co planing mill near the Central of Georgia railroad east of Butler suffered a heavy fire Tuesday around 4 pm. The entire plant and several thousand feet of lumber were destroyed. Fire and wind carried sparks from a burning ash pile into the shaving mill, making rescue impossible. Superintendent L L Minor said losses would run to thousands with no insurance, and the damaged mill will be replaced to handle recent orders.
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The
Flint Lumber Co
Central of Georgian
Central Depot
Butle
Feorether
Plan Ng
L. L. Minor
Mn Minor
Omlers
Im Istate
Butler Dramatic Club Minstrel Set For June 6 at Butler High
Butler Dramatic Club presents a minstrel show at the Butler Methodist church with a beauty display, musical numbers, and comedy. Cast includes Linwood McGee Paul Fain Braxton Turner and Aurelius Locke. directed by Miss Helen Young. Admission 10 and 20 cents.
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Butler School
Helen Young
Linwood McGee
Paul Fain
Braxton Turner
Lester Bazemore
Dudley
Hugh Fain
Chores
Aurelia
Ruth Driscoll
Mary Gill
Laurette Fickling
Ouida Brewer
Mr Butt
Mildred Garrett
Ophelia Hotman
Frances Riley
Loren Daniel
Gervin Locke
John M.cox
Clarence Saunders
Aurelius Locke
Dante
Jessie Pitts
Braxton ‘Turner
C. We Bazemore
J. & Driscoll
Johnn Anthony
Margaret Butt
Methodist Church
Butler
Butler Dramatic Club
Butler Me Church
Butler High School
Local Relief Committee Providing Work for Unemployed
The Georgia Relief Administration approved Taylor county funds to aid unemployed residents. A committee and welfare worker will assign work at the Butler courthouse Saturday at 8:00 am. Members listed include H. S. Wall, W. M. Brown, E. C. Perkins, Jn R. A. Hinton, Emory Parr, L. T. Peed, W. A. Payne.
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Georgia Relief Administration
Taylor County
Butler Courthouse
Butler Methodist Church Next Sunday Services
Preaching services next Sunday at 11 a m and 8 p m by the pastor. Morning hour devoted to the young people with Sunday School at 10 a m and League services at 7 15 p m. Invitation extended to all to worship with us. W E Hightower Pastor.
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W. E. Hightower, Pastar
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A. Garrard
Columbus Bar Association
Anges
Keen
Will G. Keen
Peach
Americus Man
West Point Military Academy
Methodists End Meeting
South Georgia Conference
Milledgeville
Martha Benns
Margaret Frierson
Jessie Musslewhite
B. S
Jettie McGuffin
Clara Belle Spillers
T Butler Methodist Church
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