Week in Georgia reports varied posts and openings
Tobacco curing will start in South Georgia as the Douglas bureau opens. Alton Willis becomes Meigs postmaster. County bids explore courthouse and jail remodeling. Savannah hosts a Georgia department encampment June 7 to 9. New theater in Blakely costs about 17000 dollars. Traffic lights to be tested at Leesburg. Dormitory construction at Georgia Southwestern College in Americus. Georgia drought aid sought in Washington. University of Georgia Medical College seniors near 40 diplomas. Statistics and crimes span multiple counties with several deaths and retirements.
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Georgia Southwestern College
Americus
Woman Dies In Garage Fire. Man Burned Trying To Rescue
In a suburban Atlanta garage fire today a woman identified as Lillie Mae Sams died in a small room where she slept on a cot. Charles Eberlin, owner of the garage, was severely burned as he forced entry while attempting the rescue. Origin of the blaze is undetermined.
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Atlanta
Lillie Mae Sams
Charles Eberlin
Bridegroom in Atlanta Ends Life After Quarrel
In Atlanta on May 28 Frank M. Holder, 20, killed himself following a quarrel with his wife. Mrs. Holder and her mother left the apartment after the dispute. on returning they found Holder's body in bed. The couple had been married only a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Frank M. Holder
Georgia delegates to leave for Democratic convention
J J Spalding announced the Georgia delegation will entrain in Atlanta on June 21 for the Democratic national convention in Philadelphia. He was assisted by Judge Waldo DeLoach and Hugh A Carithers, with the route set on the Sears Roebuck railroad line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
J. J. Spalding
Arrangemen's Committee
Georgia
Philadelphia
Spalding
Marion H. Allen
Rosevelt
Waldo DeLoach
Moultrie
Hugh A. Carithers
Winder
Sessoar Air Line Railroad
Spading
Victim of Bandits Critically Wounded in Macon
In Macon Georgia on June 1 J L Geiger of Jacksonville Florida was found shot in what police called a holdup attempt. He remained in critical condition at Macon Hospital after emergency surgery. His mother Mrs A M Geiger and other Florida relatives were at his bedside. The bullet punctured his intestines seventeen times as it traversed the lower stomach. Geiger entered the plant of the Atlantic Ice and Coal Corporation Saturday night and said one of three men who accused him in the railroad yards shot him.
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Macon
J. L. Geiger
Jacksonville
Fla
A. M. Geiger
Florida
Geiger
Atlantic Ice and Coal Corporation
Gilbert Honor Attends Tallulah Falls Graduation
Tallulah Falls Ga May 80 Justice Price Gilbert of the Georgia Supreme Court and Mrs Gilbert shared honors at the mountain girls school graduation program. The jurist delivered the address to 25 graduates and Mrs Gilbert presented diplomas. The closing exercises were led by Mrs John K Ottley and Mrs Z I Fitzpatrick with Miss M E Pinkard as faculty chair. The school is noted for its triple training head hand and heart and its nickname the light in the mountains.
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Tallulah Falls
Justice Price Gilbert
Georgia Supreme Court
Gilbert
Tallulah Falls School
Jurist
John K. Ottley
Z. I. Fitzpatrick
M. E. Pinkard
Georgia degrees to be given at 133rd commencement
University of Georgia officials estimate 510 seniors will receive degrees at the 133rd commencement on June 9. The schedule includes a Baccalaureate sermon June 7 by Rev. Marvin Franklin, Alumni day June 8 with speaker John A. Sibley, and graduation address by Prof. John Ransom of Vanderbilt University. Harry Baxter of Ashburn will deliver the valedictory. President Harmon Caldwell will award degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
University of Georgia
Marvin Franklin
Birmingham
Ala
John A. Sibley
Atlanta
John Ransom
Vanderbilt University
Harry Baxter
Ashburn
Harmon Caldwell
May Becomes Driest Month In 56 Years in Atlanta
Atlanta’s weather records show May as the driest month in 56 years of meteorological tracking. After a wet April with 9.28 inches, the period ended with only 0.06 inches of May precipitation and no significant rain since early May, far below the May normal of 8.59 inches.
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Atlanta
Atanta Weather Bureau
Geo. W. Mindling
Breuth
Buena Vista politician runs for senate in 24th district
Joe 8 Burgin of Buena Vista a Marion county representative and former senator from the 24th district seeks the senate in the coming primary. The 24th district covers Muscogee Marion and Chattooga counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe 8. Burgin
Buena Vista
Marion County
Muscogee
Marion
Chattahoochee
Incumbents Win In Bibb County Primary
Bibb county voters re-elected incumbents in yesterday's Democratic primary. Sheriff J R Hicks Jr led over Pape 4,564 to 2,135. Vivian H Roberts defeated Walter Johnstone for clerk of superior court with 8,824 to 2,879 votes. Troy Raines topped county commissioner candidates and was set for chairman. others re elected and Joe B Neighbors added to the board.
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Macon
Bibb County
J. R. Hicks, Jr
Hbe
Pape
Hicks
Vivian H. Roberts
Walter ‘~. Johnstone
Roberts
Johnstone
W. H. M. Weaver
W. O. Kinney
Reeves to campaign manager for Roberts in agriculture race
Columbus Ga May 80 T G Reeves named campaign manager for Columbus Roberts Sr in bid for commissioner of agriculture. Reeves a longtime businessman chairs Muscogee county commission and heads United Oil. He will lead statewide campaign and push for victory. Leaders at Hotel Ralston dinner pledged active support for Roberts.
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Columbus
T. G. Reeves
Columbus Roberts, Sr
Ron
Reeves
Muscowee County Commission
United Oil Company
Kiwanis Club
Roberts
Hotel Ralston
Los
Vir
George Anne editor named at South Georgia Teachers College
Leroy Roughton of Sandersville is named editor of the George Anne newspaper for 1986 37 at South Georgia Teachers College The Refte editor for 1987 is Miss Lillian Simmons of Metter and Wayre McKneeley of Griffin is named business manager The college announced the selections noting Roughton will be a junior and Simmons is a leading scholarship honoree for 1935 86
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Statesboro
Leroy Roughton
Sandersville
George- Anne
South Georgia Teachers College
Lillian Simmons
Metter
Wayre McKneeley
Griffin
Roughton
Studen
Miss Simmons
McKneeley Oh
Daughters Keep Mother Stepping Fast This Week
Americus GeorgiaMay 31 Mrs J S Poole mother of three daughters faces a busy week Lucy Poole to wed Helen Poole to graduate from Georgia Southwestern College Americus and Eilene Poole to graduate from Furlow Grammar School and enter Rees Park High School next fall The busy mother is proud of her daughters accomplishments.
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Americus
Ory
J. S. Poole
Poole
Lucy Poole
Helen Poole
Georgia Southwestern College
Eilene Poole
Furlow Grammar School
Rees Park High School
Ford builds three millionth V-8 at Rouge with Ford family and British guests
The three millionth V-8 Ford rolled off the Rouge assembly line in Dearborn, witnessed by Henry and Edsel Ford and Viscount Wolmer’s group of British cementmakers. The car, showcased at Ford Rotunda, will travel to Dallas for summer expositions before display. It marks Ford’s milestone since June 13, 1935, and adds to over 24 million Fords produced since 1908.
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Dearborn
Mich
Ford
Rouge
Ford Motor Company
Henry and
Edsel Ford
Viscount Wolmer
Ford Rotunda
Fords
Dallas
Wesleyan College Centennial Commencement Ends
Wesleyan College held its centennial commencement Monday with degree conferrals and diploma presentations to Rivoli Institution and conservatory graduates. Dr H W Chase chancellor of New York University gave the commencement address in the conservatory chapel at 11 a m.
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Wesleyan College
Conservatory
H. W. Chase
New York University
Bonus bonds payment rules explained to veterans
The article explains that bond payments require in person verification by the postmaster or a designated representative and that checks will be mailed from Atlanta after proper ID. It warns merchants that the bonds are not transferable and cannot be processed by banks or post offices without correct authentication.
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Treasury
Atlanta
U. S
United States
Troup Man Dines On Bees-Sting, Buzz And All
LaGrange Ga May 26 Members of Hymenoptera wonder beekeeping showman W W Ward a 62 year old filling station operator eats bees alive including stingers for a fee He recalls a bee eating act by a traveling showman who paid him five dollars for bees to eat and now Ward says he is the only man in the world who does it locally crowds tip him coins for watching him eat bees with hornets and other stinging insects and he works best between 11 am and 2 pm.
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LaGrange
W. W. Ward
Franklin Road
Ward
LaGrange l
Mr. Ward
Mr Ward
Christian Science Lesson Sermon Focuses on God as Creator
The First Church of Christ Scientist Boston Mass announces a lesson sermon for Sunday June 7. It will cite Bible verses such as Matthew 23 9 and passages from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy. The readings emphasize God as All in all and divine Principle Love as the universal cause and creator.
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First Church of Christ Perisites
Boston
Mass
Mary Baker Ed
Roberts Gives Sum to Mercer University Chair
In Macon Georgia May 30 Mercer University announces a donation of 96000 by Columbus Roberts a Columbus civic leader to endow the George C and Mary A Roberts Chair in Christianity. This adds to a 14000 prior gift bringing his total gifts to 350000 for the chair to honor his parents. Dr Spright Dowell notes the funds will sustain theological instruction and Mercer’s high standards while praising Roberts as a major benefactor and steadfast friend.
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Macon
Mercer University For
Christian Education
Columbus Roberts
Aptley
Columbus
Spright Dowell
Mercer
Department of Christianity 1
George C. and
Mary A. Roberts
Christianty
Roberts
Dr. Dowell
Dodge Man Pleads Guilty to Murder in Eastman
Osear Thorpe of Eastman Georgia pleaded guilty to murder after a trial in which testimony concluded. He received a life sentence in the penitentiary with Will Ed Smith appointed as counsel. Police said Thorpe, intoxicated, killed his wife Florence Thorpe in their Sunnet Hill home on May 8 and then shot himself, grazing a rib and lodging a bullet in his left arm.
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Eastman
Osear Thorpe
Florence Thorpe
Sunnet Hill
Thorpe
Will Ed Smith
Wyoming prisoner travels home under U S marshal escort
Wm A Reynolds of Cheyenne Wyoming was arrested in Macon on several Wyoming authorities charges. He began a long trip home Tuesday in custody of EF B Doyle United States marshal. Doyle and Reynolds are joined by Doyle family members who will extend their Wyoming to California vacation trip over a month. Reynolds is held in connection with an alleged livestock swindle in Cheyenne.
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A. Reynolds
Cheyenne
Macon
Wyoming
EF. B. Doyle
United States
Mr. Doyle
Doyle
California
Ryfolds
Mystery Handles Poor Robin Spring Diggings and Davis Treasure
Fragmented OCR notes recount a tale of Jefferson Dun near Abbeville and a buried treasure at a ferry landing near Ocumugiee. Rumors tie a dig to Confederate figures and Mrs. Davis’s party fleeing with supposed gold. The scene blends a digging mystery, Civil War eras, and a treasure legend surrounding Abbeville and Irwinville.
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Robin Spring
Jefferson Dun
Ocmulgee
Irwinville
Abbeville
J. A. Ts Son
Davis
Johnson
Issippi
Washinga
Florida
Eastern Trail
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EWS
South Georgia
State Bureau of Markets
Douglas
Alton Willis
Meigs
Effie Hamberton
Dayne County Commissioners
Georgia Department United Spanish War Veterans
Savannah
J.C. Peters
Blakely
Leesburg
R. B. Russell
U. S. Senate
Garner
Mel Parrett
Grady County
Wilcox County
New Era
C. W. Ham
Eugene B. Roberson
Banker
Tom Linder
Agriculture
Washington
University of Georgia College of Medicine
Augusta
W. F. Taylor
T. E. Bolin
Cordele
Crisp County
John T. Carter
Vidalia
Wm. F. McDowell
Spalding County High School
Griffin Yeateraly
Washington, D. C
Alex W. Smith, Jr
Georgia Bar Association
A. B. Lovett
Jessie L. McGregor
Georgia State College For Women
Doris Dennis
The
City Hospital
Andesonville
Andersonville
Montezuma
George
Congress
Weseyan Female College
A. Haynes
Vance Jones
Citizens Oil Company
Sixth Avenue
Eleventh Street
Jones
E. Queener
Cave Springs
Richland Public Schools
J. M. Lanier
Queener
Georgia Military College
Milledge
New Deal
Erle Coke
National Emergency Council
B. Harrison
Talmadge
Virlin B. Moore
Fulton Superior Court
Glenn Ramsey
Associated Press
Sam A. Nunn
Perry
Middle Georgia College
Nunn
S. W. Sisk
WPA
G. H. Howard
Sisk
Sid Howell
Wyatt King
Hilton
C. L. Beasley
Blakely and
Columbia, Ala
Fulton County
W. D. McElvey
H. N. Hooper
Warm Springs Foundation
Roosevelt
Georgia County and Peace Officers
A. T. Anderson
Comerce
State of Georgia
Wash Baker
Citizens National Bank
Monteguma
Cochran
E. L. McCrary
Comptroller General’s
State Capitol
McCrary
Ellaville
C. R.aeey
John Lee Powell
Albany
CCC
Smthville
Leesig
Eugene Talmadge
R. Douglas Feagin
Municipal Court of
Hugh Chambers
Dennis D. Sills
Buena Vista Consolidated Schools
Toccoa
Piedmont College
Quimby Melton
American Legion
Grenville
Miss
Huntsville
Chattanooga
Tenn
Susie Lunsford
Smithville
Paul Jones
Lunsford
Noma Cason
J. R. Cason
Fruitland Park
Adel
Allen
Gilberts
G. Reeves
T. C
Ford Company
Puget
Georgia Loan & Trust Co
Columbus Citizen
Dodge
Heiford
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