Judge Fort Faces Re-Election Bid Headed by Thompson
Columbus Enquirer reports J B Thompson 52 year old former City Court Solicitor will run in the September 12 Democratic Primary for the bench now held by Judge Hicks Fort. Most courthouse observers expect Fort to retire after his term. Calhoun seeks a second Superior Court seat for the Chattahoochee Circuit with no opposition. Circuit candidates must pay qualifying fees to both Muscogee and State committees. Muscogee is the sole local county charging circuit candidate fees among Harris Marion Chattahoochee Talbot and Taylor.
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Columbus
J. B. Thompson
Hicks Fort
Hubert Calhoun
Chattahoochee
Chattahoochee Circuit
Muscogee Democratic Executive Committee
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Muscogee
Harris
Marion
Talbot
Taylor
Petition for liquor vote in Upson dismissed by judge
Superior Court Judge John McGehee dismissed a petition to force Upson County to call a wet-dry election. The petition, filed by Buford Jones for the Legal Control Committee, cited 2741 signers though rival groups argued 666 names should be removed.
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Upson
John McGehee
Thomaston
Superior Court
John McGeehee
Bethel Salter
Buford Jones
Legal Control Committee
Georgia
Jones
Tri-Cities
Upson County
Road bids set for 62 counties June 15
State Highway Board and Rural Roads Authority will open bids on June 15 for road projects in 62 counties. Estimated total work costs about 9.1 million dollars with highway projects valued at 2.9 million. A Taylor Talbot county contract covers 10.29 miles on Old Wire Road from SR 90 in Talbotton east to the Taylor County line.
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State Highway Board
Rural Roads Authority
Taylor and
Talbot
Talbotton
Taylor County
Vacation Bible School at Lebanon Begins June 15
Lebanon Baptist Church announces Vacation Bible School beginning June 15 with classes from 9 to 12 each day. Registration for children is on Saturday, June 2, from 3 to 5 p.m. Publicity Chairman notes attendance is encouraged.
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Vacation Bible School
Lebanon
Lebanon Baptist Church
Life lessons from a baseball game and a comic burglary
A mother and son compare daily life to a baseball game highlighting effort and sacrifice. The son recalls Jackie Robinson and Furillo as an example of teamwork and timing. A burglar’s botched robbery ends with a comic line about shaken confidence as police remove him.
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Tommy
Jackie Robinson
Furillo
Dodgers
Paul Long
America
Susan
Lutheran
Groover’s House Role Highlighted in Defeat Speculation
The Bibb County representative Den mark Groover’s loss draws focus on his service as Gov. Griffin’s floor leader in the house of representatives. The piece notes possible implications for the administration’s influence and future population questions.
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Denmark Groover
Bibb County
Griffin
House of Representatives
Registered Mail System Observed 100th Birthday
Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield marks the 100th anniversary of the United States registered mail system, noting its safeguard value for national commerce and the system’s efficiency. He references historical growth, indemnity options, and the emergence of certified mail as a cheaper alternative.
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Arthur E.summerfield
United States
Summerfield
America
Congress
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Uncle Sam
New York
Philadelphia
Ft. Knox
Todday
When God handed out brains and looks I messed up
A humorous monologue about misheard gifts from God. The speaker reflects on brain, looks, noses, ears, chins and legs, imagining trains books roses beers gins kegs and double orders, ending with self depreciation at the mess of it all.
Lessons In Business Temper and Team Spirit
A reflective piece argues business success hinges on steady temper and effort. It urges letting minor slights pass, avoiding buck passing, and smiling daily. It notes bosses are often respected leaders, workers share ambition, and success comes from hard work and self restraint.
Teamwork on the Job Counts in Horse and Labor
A short verse extols teamwork as essential work unity. It notes a horse cannot pull while kicking and a worker cannot kick while pulling, stressing coordinated effort. The poem emphasizes collective effort under pressure to ensure a job is well done.
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Americus
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Thompson
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Chevrolet
Talbot-Taylor Highways
Isobel C. Letts
Hollywood
AIR Col
Taylor County Motor Company
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Kessamin
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