Georgia News Reel Highlights Local Events and Figures
Georgia reports a surge in school patrol membership, WPA library reach surpassing two million, and the Georgia State Association of Housing Officials forming in Savannah with Brown Nicholson as president. Other items include a fatal pneumonia case in Adel, tobacco crop condition favorable, dairy sales in Putnam County, roadwork funding in Dublin, and preparations for the 1940 census counts.
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Georgia State Association of Housing Officials
Savannah
Brown Nicholson
Columbus
Sisters held after knife slaying in Jenkins County
Sheriff Roy Johnson said two sisters Cora Lee and Willie Maude Vickery were held in Jenkins County jail after the fatal stabbing of Rastus Mix Sunday night. Mix was killed with a pocket knife after he slapped one of the sisters.
Fort Valley Sees Hail and Rain With Minor Damage
Fort Valley reports hail and rain Monday afternoon confined to the city, with peaches spared and damage described as negligible. Hard rain drenched some farm areas where farmers said it was badly needed.
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Ft. Valley
City
Georgia Aviator Avo ids Crack Up
Chester Kitchings of Atlanta flew from Indianapolis Municipal Airport with four passengers and made a perfect dead stick landing after an oil line broke about 25 miles south. I J Dienhart, airport superintendent, said the pilot’s quick return saved the crew. Passengers were Mr and Mrs Thomas Smith Harold Bishop and Edward Pyron all of Atlanta.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Chester Kitchings
Atlanta
I. J. Dienhart
Kitchings
Here
Kitchinzs
Thomas Smith
Harold Bishop
Edward Pyron
Georgia Crushers Elect Taylor President Of Georgia Seed Club
Savannah E G Taylor of Moultrie becomes president of the Cotton Seed Crushers Association of Georgia. A F Stewart of Savannah is elected vice president for next year. J R Nunnally of Monroe retires as president. The board will pick next year's convention city later.
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Savannah
E. G. Taylor
Moultrie
Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association of Georgia
A. F. Stewart
J. R Nunnally
Monroe
No Trace Found In Swamp In Abbeville Search
Abbeville Georgia June 4 no trace of young Frank Lancaster of Fitzgerald had been found Tuesday by searchers in the Ocmulgee river swamp. The youth rented a boat Sunday and failed to return. The boat was recovered as friends from Fitzgerald joined the search fearing he was lost in the dense swamp.
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Abbeville
Frank Lancaster
Fitzgerald
Ocmulgee River
Lancaster
Ledger-Enquirer papers repurchase building in Columbus
The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer announces the repurchase of its building by the R W Page Corporation from J F Page who bought the property upon retirement. The structure was erected as a memorial to R W Page, founder of the Ledger.
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Columbus
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
J. 5. Page
R. W. Page Corporation
R W. Page
The
Ledger
Georgia Man Quits Italian Frontier in French Zone
Menton France reports that all Americans and foreigners were moved from the area as French civilians packed and departed their possessions near the Italian frontier. Kata Darrah of Atlanta was the last American to leave in a caravan organized by U S Consul R F Millard.
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Menton
France
Kata Darrah
Atlanta
U. S
R. EF. Millard
Bank Robbery at Acworth Bank Steals Over Four Thousand
Five men are jailed in Cobb County after the Acworth Banking Co. holdup. A bandit forced the cashier to open the vault and vault safe then locked him inside before escaping. Loot is estimated around $4,000. The robber is described as dark skinned. The five detainees were arrested nearby at a Marietta restaurant shortly after the crime.
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Acworth
Cobb County
Acworth Banking Co
Marieta
Farley Promises Old Maid Stamp
At Asheville May 30 Miss Blanche Loftain recalled a luncheon with Postmaster General James A. Farley in which he promised a stamp honoring old maids. Loftain said she argued for stamps commemorating various groups and individuals and Farley replied there will be such a stamp.
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Asheville
N. C
Blanche Loftain
Jas. A. Farley
Werber Summoned in Bird Dog Case in Georgia
Macon June 1 more than a dozen national baseball figures including Bill Werber Cincinnati Reds third baseman were subpoenaed by federal court officials at Macon to testify in Athens next week for the government in a case charging H M Ford of Lavonia with using the mails to defraud bird dog faders district attorney’s office announced.
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Macon
Bill Werber
Cincinnati Reds
Athens
H. M. Ford
Lavonia
Fort Benning Troops Return From Maneuvers
Columbus reports Ft Benning soldiers who participated in the Third Army maneuvers in Louisiana returned to the posts on Saturday. Phenix City and Muscogee County police led the convoy as military police cleared the route for thousands of trucks carrying troops and equipment. With two small units the force has come back in four serials.
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Columbus
Ft. Benning
Louisiana
Phenix City
Alabama
Muscogee County
Columbus May Reject Students From Outside
Columbus Ga June 2 The city board of education warns the county board that county high school students may be denied admission to city high schools next year unless a $15 000 adjustment is made for tuition owed to the site The debt arose over a year ago when state funds to operate county schools fell short and affected the county tuition allotment
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Columbus
City Board of Education
Benning Road Paving Pushed by Pace
Chairman T G Reeves of Muscogee County Commission received a telegram from Congressman Steve Pace replying to a letter urging federal cooperation to pave the second road to Fort Benning. Pace says he has discussed the matter with District Highway Engineer Snead in Montgomery and will push for certification of the road for federal aid.
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Columbus
T.G Reeves
Muscogee
Babson predicts US will enter war after election
Deland Florida June 3 Economist Roger Babson told the J B Stetson University graduating class that the United States would be in the European war within 24 hours after the general election in November. He said war materials including planes would be loaded and ready to move the moment the election ends regardless of the winner and that the US might supply air pilots to the Allies. He expected an Allied victory over Germany.
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Deland
Fla
Roger Babson
United States
Babson
J. B. Stetson University
Germany
Legacy gift funds Gainesville institutions in 1930s
Felix Jackson’s heirs announce a $5,000 legacy to Gainesville civic and charitable institutions. Each of four recipients receives $1,000: Gainesville High School Library, Hall County Memorial Library, Brenau College Library, and First Presbyterian and Central Baptist churches. Walton Jackson offers a matching $1,000 for Brenau College Library if $2,000 is raised to create a $4,000 endowment.
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Gainesville
Felix Jackson
Walton Jackson
Hall County Memorial Library
Brenan College
First Presbyterian
Central Baptist
Brenau College
Newnan Herald Sold to Local Partners
Newnan Ga June 2 H G Ford owner of the Newnan Herald the past four years yesterday announced sale of the 74 year old paper to W D Armstrong and G M McNabb its advertising manager and news editor respectively Armstrong a native of Oklahoma served on newspapers in Atlanta Miami Seattle Tulsa and Kenowa Okla before coming here several months ago McNabb a native of South Carolina and for 14 years a resident of Georgia has been connected with the paper since 1937.
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Newnan
H. G. Ford
Newnan Herald
W. D. Armstrong
G. M. McNabb
Armstrong
Oklahoma
Atlanta
Miami
Seattle
Tulsa
Kenowa
Okla
McNabb
South Carolina
Georgia
Land Sale Notice in Taylor County Georgia 1940
Will sell at court house door on the first Tuesday in July 1940 the 2nd day of July 1940 during legal hours for cash the fifty acres in the southwest corner of lot No 1 in the 15th land district Taylor County Georgia. Levied to satisfy tax liens for years 1935 1936 1984 1987 1988 and 1939 in favor of Mrs Belle Garrett transferree. Property of Mrs L W Garrett heirs. Tenant in possession notified. Property pointed out by plaintiff. This first day of June 1940 J M Bone Sheriff Taylor County Georgia.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Court House
15Th Land District
Belle Garrett
L. W. Garrett
Fife
J. M. Bone
Election for School Trustees June 29 1940 Taylor County
Election to be held in all school districts of Taylor County on Saturday June 29 1940 to elect trustees for vacancies on local boards. Qualified voters participate. Returns filed July 1 1940 with County School Superintendent for consolidation by County Board July 2 1940. Ordered by County Board of Education June 4 1940 W T Austin Superintendent.
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George A—Taylor County
County Board of Education
W. T. Austin
Taylor County Schools
Paralyzed Yet Brilliant College Graduate Passionately Earns Degree
Athens Ga June 14. A four year experiment in overcoming paralysis ends with Bruce W Ston receiving a degree from the erady schools of journalism. Seated in a wheelchair, he declares pride in a college career marked by flair and resolve. Despite a rare form of circular paralysis that could not be cured he never lost his drive or spirit.
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Athens
Bruce Wston
Gree
The
Georgia
Wilder
Ho Ward
Therady Schools of Journalism
Namic
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Georgia Education Association
C. L. Bowden
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J. M. Mallory
Central of Georgia Railroad
Distilled Spirits Institute, Inc
James Harold Waters
Statesboro High School
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Frank Jacobs
Nahunta
Wesley Harper
Hortense
Brantley County
Earl Raulerson
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Antry Bond
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Coosa River Bridge
Sylacauga
State Board of Education
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Woody‘s Gap
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Carl Vinson
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Troup County
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Kernaghan-Goodman, Inc
Cherry Street
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Henry Grady
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Peachtree Street
Cecil Cannon
James J. Page, Jr
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