Schley assessors vote ten percent on farm taxes
In Schley County Georgia a ten percent tax reduction was approved for farm lands after study of local farmers and crop reductions. Ellaville and county schools operate on eight to nine month terms with a total white enrollment of about 547 and 920 colored students. The county road and school officials describe improvements, finances, and a modern stockade county jail as part of ongoing public works and governance.
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W. D
Oe Holly
County Line
Zer
Three Points
Mia
Concord
Fellowship
J. L. Duncan
B.C. Creek
Raiher
Nesellens
Statham
Cou Eroniesinnatas
Sy. Weretary
C. Tondee
J. J. Holloway
Ellaville
Connecton
Ville
H. W. Jogg
Bank Ilgacy
Framthier
Dixon
Ugarette Roller On Sale In Butler
A new cigarette roller advertised in Butler promises to produce two tailored cigarettes per minute at about one third the cost of manufactured cigarettes. The device resembles a slot and uses tobacco fed along a belt to form cigarettes, with each pack containing 40 gum cigars and a scent-like flavor claim.
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Mt 'S Tor
Destructive Farm Fire Kills Mules Hogs Cattle
A midnight blaze on J W Cooper’s Rupert area farm destroys a large barn and stock. Five mules seven hogs two cows perish along with 350 bushels of corn 2 1 2 tons of hay three tons of oats in straw and multiple farm vehicles and implements. Cooper suspects no clear start and notes prior losses with limited insurance.
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J. W. Cooper
Rupert
Chevrolet
R. Cooper
Cooper
John Cooper
Miss Hardy Weds Mr Reeves in Thomaston Quiet Ceremony
Miss Virga B. Hardy daughter of J Hardy editor of the Thomaston Times married Joel F Reeves of Thomaston on Friday May 29 at the bride’s home. The Rev C F Durden officiated with family and close friends present. Hardy studied at Brenau and Shorter Colleges and is Alpha Delta Phi. Reeves is Emory Academy and UGA alumnus, Chi Psi member, with local business and farming interests in Lipson county.
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Thomaston
B. Hardy
Steractive
J. Hardy
Thomaston ‘Times
Joel F. Reeves
Hardy
Brenau
Shorter
Alpha Delta Phi Sorority
Reeves
T. J. Reeves
Emory Academy
University of Georgia
Chi Psi Fraternity
Lipson County
Wesleyan Trustees Call Out Pernicious Cigarette Use
In Macon on May 29 the Wesleyan trustees urged protection of students from harmful indulgences and specifically the pernicious cigarette. The resolution, introduced by Bishop W N Ainsworth and adopted by 78 voting members, condemns cigarette use as undermining womanhood. President JT Anderson, elected recently, will lead Wesleyan after Randolph Macon commencement in June.
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Macon
Wesleyan Calle
Wesleyan
Wesleyan Conservatory of Music
College Board of Trustees
W. N. Ainsworth
Be Quillian
Pen
W. FB. Qui
Landscape Specialist Mr H W Harvey to Visit Taylor County
State College of Agriculture expert H W Harvey will visit Taylor County on Thursday, June ith to confer with residents improving lawns and yards with native flowers and shrubs. County Agent W A Lundy urges interested parties to contact him promptly to arrange the program during the visit.
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H. W. Harvey
State College of Agriculture
Taylor
Lumpkin Family Visits, Reports Encouraging Agricultural Outlook
Rey and Mrs Hy Lumpkin with children Randall and Frances, formerly of this county now in Dooly county, are visiting relatives in the area for a few days. Mr Lumpkin says the agricultural outlook of his section seems very encouraging.
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Rey
Lumpkin
Randall
Frances
Dooly County
Reynolds defeats Cordele in golf 19 to 11
Reynolds golf team of the Middle Georgia league beat Cordele at Reynolds on Thursday afternoon, 19 to 11. The standings show Reynolds and Mavonaire tied for second, with Kinville first.
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Cordele
Reynolds
Reynolds Golf Team
Middle Georgia League
Nursday
The
Mavonaires
Kinsville
Bob Harris
E. P. Hodges
Comming Mnning
Boral
Revere
Ordele
T. Whatley
Meventies
D. R. Harris
Griffin
Trowell
Cordéle
H. C. Beads
Whatlay
Reynolos
Smith
Methodist Young People Conference Planned in Macon
The Methodist Young People of South Georgia announce a conference at the Wesleyan College Conservatory in Macon from June 15 to 20. Led by Mr Henry McGee of Columbus, the event includes instructors and a daily forum directed by W A Smith of Shreveport.
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Methodist
South Georgia
W. A. Smith
First Methodist Church
Shreveport
Epworth League
Board of Christian Education
Mutherjay Street
Macon
Pleasant visit renews subscriptions at local office
Among callers on Monday was Mr. Re L. Browny of Howard who renewed his Herald subscription and renewed a subscription for a friend in town, sharing greetings with staff and friends.
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Re L. Browny
Howard
Han
Brown
Herald
Whitley Dies After Acute Appendicitis at Home
B H Whitley born Hamilton Georgia November 30 1901 died at home Friday May 29 after an emergency appendicitis operation. Survived by wife Myrtice Wadsworth Whitley seven children two brothers and his mother. Funeral at Midway church conducted by Rev M T Gaultney with pallbearers H J Claxton J C Driskell BE L Harris Merrill Perkins A E Guinn and Gaultney. The Herald extends sympathy to the family.
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B. H. Whitley
Whitley
Hamilton
Myrtice Wadsworth Whitley
Harold
Mary B
Harvey
Ruthie Mae
Horace Clara
Hollis
Nettie Proctor
Byron
Leonard Whitley
Butler
J. W. Whitley
Columbus. Com
Midway
M. T. Gaultney
Hi J. Claxton
J. C. Driskell
BE. L. Harris
Merrill Perkins
A. E. Guinn
Mr. Gaultney
Herald
Berea
Georgia Facts booklet to be sent to editors in Atlanta
A Georgia focused booklet titled Georgia Facts prepared by Miss Emily Woodward will be distributed to National Editorial Association delegates in Atlanta. Foreword by Governor Hardman praises the trip and highlights Georgia’s early history and development including Bobby Jones as the first golfer and state leadership in naval stores peach production and cotton. It features Darien’s live oak sheltering 6,000 men and pages on Atlanta Savannah Macon Augusta Athens Albany and Columbus with eight days of editors touring the state.
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Georgia
Hmily Woodward
National Editorial Association
Atlanta
Hardman
George
Sean
Bobby Jones
Darien
Washington
Savannah
Macon
Augusta
Athens
Albany
Gelucmee
J. R. Locke Undergoes Serious Operation
J R Locke, a young farmer from this area, was taken Monday afternoon to the Middle Georgia Sanitarium in Macon after an acute intestinal trouble. He underwent a major operation and was reported as doing as well as could be expected given the seriousness of his condition.
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J. BR
Lester) Locke
Laken
Macon
Locke
Sunday Services and Sunday School Announcement
The Methodist Church invites all to Sunday school at 10 a m with H P Wallace as Superintendent and a well organized lovery class. Preaching at 11 a m and worship to follow. Epworth Leagues meet at their places of worship at 7:00 p.m. J A Cook pastor.
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H. P. Wallace
Aim
Epworth
Masons to Confer Fellowcraft Degree This Evening
Attention Masons announce a real communication of Fickling Lodge F and A M this Thursday at eight for conferring the Fellowcraft Degree Colonel Clarence Thompson of Manchester will perform the work all qualified brethren invited to attend CG R Brown W M
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Fickling Lodge F. & A. M
Col
Clarence Thompson
Manchester
Thompson c
CG. R. Brown
W. Im
Wanted cattle sought by Lester Locke in Butler
Local notice requests cattle of all kinds under the name Lester Locke from Butler. Specifics are scarce in the fragment but the search emphasizes eee and Pyle chy fe p. Further details are not readable in the OCR.
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Lester Locke
Butler
Spelling Bee Planned by Enquirer Sun to Aide Valley Youth
The Enquirer Sun in Columbus announces a Chattahoochee Valley Spelling Bee on August 14 open to both students and adults. Preliminary contests will be held in communities, with county semifinals and a Columbus final to win a round trip to New York.
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Chattahoochee Valley
New York City
Columbus
The
Enquirer-Suin
New York
Dunwedy JR Elected Director of New York Trade Board
Robert R. Dunwedy Jr of Macon has been elected a director of the Young Men's Board of Trade of New York for a two year term. After Mercer and Columbia, he worked with The New York Times advertising staff and now edits his company’s official organ. He is related to Sara Wallace and Col H P Wallace of this city. Next Sun Nick Economou will sing on WSB from 7 30 to 7 45 PM as part of the Georgia Federated Music Clubs program. A brown satchel with clothing was lost between Butler and Neynalas on Saturday May 30. Return to Mrs Ruth Neisler Butler Ga for reward.
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Junior Trade Board
New York Board of Trade
Dunwody
Sara Wallace
Butler
H. P. Wallace
R. A. Scandrett
Belle Carson
Nick Economou
Montezuma
WSB
Georgia Federated Music Clubs
Neynalas
Ruth Neisler
Butler, Ga
Third District Rural Carriers Association
Postal Service
Postal Srvice
Taylor County
Mary Hurjdle
Marion Hodges
Frances Williamson
J. A. Cook
BH. Dunn
Nix C. EB. Benns
Charles R. Crisp
BE. W. House
National Ladies Auxiliary
Postal Carriers Convene in Butler Honor Guests May 30
Third Congressional district rural carriers gather in Butler with postmasters, letter carriers and families attending a two session convention at the school auditorium. Congressman Charles R. Crisp gives the principal address after recent illness. Miss Frances Williamson and Jessie Chambliss perform. a barbecue at McCants mill follows.
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Butler
Sesson
Newsome
Reynolds
Jessie Chambliss
Association
Frances Williamson
Chas. R. Crisp
McCants’ Mill
Taylor County
C. C.wall
Ellaville
R. Woods
Dawson
W.A. Edwards
Woods
National Association of Letter Carriers
Los Angeles
Calif
E. W. House
Lumpkin
Cuthbert
Vienna
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Schley
Miss Hardy
Mr. Reeves
American Legion Post
American Legion
Will
Miller Carolina Players
Times
Masonic Hall
Legion Post
J. R. Locke
Methodist Church
Masons
Enquirer-Sunto Conduct
Joiner County Chm
Columbis
Webster
Hy Joiner
Enquirer-Sun
Joiner
Charles R. Brown
Reynold
Ts. M. D. Williams
Fred Austin
Crowells
Harl Neisler
Mark
Lester Hulley
Central
Doe Byrd
Turner
Pauline Spillers
Taylor's Mui
J. P. Thompson
Cross Roads
Garvis Locke
Wesley
Walter Caldwell
R.R. Dunwedy, Jr
Postal
Wall
H. W. Taylor
W. K. Woolf
Jesse Chambless
Searn Express
J. M. Levie
Chin
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