Georgia News Snapshot Highlights from Savannah to Atlanta
Banker convention in Savannah. Georgia Bankers Association annual meeting opens in Savannah. Georgia mourns ten dead from weekend highway crashes. Sumter County reports first cotton bloom. Milledgeville State College awards 287 diplomas. UGA awards 48 military student commissions. Mercer grants 80 degrees. 83 year old Atlanta woman trapped on roof prompts fire response. Georgia Building and Loan League holds 14th annual convention near Albany. Authorities report Donald Sanders in critical condition after swimming mishap. Edward Johnson dies in Atlanta fall from eighth floor. Capitol visitor collapses during dome climb. Missing wallet valued at $225 after trucker’s theft. West Georgia College holds first reunion. Rolling stores taxed in Sumter County. Donald Sanders in critical condition after swimming incident. Georgia Bankers meet in Savannah. Ohio...
Georgia Senators Propose Bethesda Orphanage Coins
Washington June 6 Senators George and Russell Georgia Democrats asked Congress to authorize coinage of 100000 fifty cent pieces to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Bethesda Orphanage for Boys at Savannah Georgia.
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Washington
George and Russell
Georgia
Congress
Bethesda Orphanage
Savannah
9th Senate Vote Set for June 29
Marietta Ga June 4 date for a special election to fill the unexpired term of James T Manning 39th district who resigned to become assistant United States district attorney in Lawrence Camp offices has been set for June 29 by Ordinary J J Daniel.
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Marietta
James T. Manning
United States
Lawrence Camp
J. J. Daniel
Ben Shaw, Geogia Kaolin Co. Head Dies in Macon
Ben Shaw head of the Georgia Kaolin Co. at Dry Branch died in Macon after a three day heart ailment. A Canton Illinois native, he was in Macon five years. He belonged to the Rotary Club and was Presbyterian.
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Macon
Ben Shaw
Georgia Kaolin Co
Dry Branch
Canton
Ill
University of Georgia instructor writes fifth book
Athens Ga June 6 Dr W H Wrighton head of the philosophy department at the University of Georgia has announced his fifth book In the Land of Cromwell and Bunyan will be published soon by Zondervan Publishing House Grand Rapids Michigan The volume concerns early days of Godmanchester England birthplace of Oliver Cromwell diarist Samuel Pepys and author John Bunyan who was imprisoned there
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Athens
W. Hi Wrighton
University of Georgia
Cromwell
Bunyan
Zondervan Publishing House
Grand Rapids
Mich
Godmanchester
England
Oliver Cromwell
Samuel Pepsy
John Bunyan
Crawford County Gets New Electric Service
H E Taylor of the Taylor County Electric Membership Corporation said current will be energized in 110 Crawford County homes early next week. The lines are expected to go live Tuesday or Wednesday, with many homes already having electrical appliances installed.
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Roberta
Crawford County
H. E. Taylor
RIA
Tayor County
Peppers Promising in Manchester Area
Meriwether county farmers report promising prospects for the 1939 pepper crop. Bart Fowler notes plants have reached three to four inches and rain timing could still affect yields if wet spells shift.
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Manchester
Meriwether County
Bart Fowler
Meriwether
Commerce Child Killed in Road Accident
Four year old Martha Cordelia Wood daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Wood died after being struck by an automobile near Commerce. State Trooper W C Dominy Gainesville headquarters said she attempted to cross the roadway when hit. She died of a fractured skull and internal injuries. Dominy did not prefer charges against the driver.
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Commerce
Martha Cordelia Wood
Clarence Wood
W. C. Dominy
Gainesville
Dominy
Large section of Reliance Fertilizer plant burned in Savannah
A major portion of the Reliance Fertilizer Company plant near Savannah was destroyed by fire early today. Firefighters saved the office and acids building as damage runs into thousands of dollars. The blaze centered in a long building housing machinery and materials and the cause remains undetermined.
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Savannah
Reliance Fertilizer Company
South
J. H. Patrick 86 dies in Montezuma after illness
Montezuma hears of the death of J. H. Patrick at age 86 after a two week illness. He was a longtime merchant, a senior Baptist deacon and a Mason. Surviving are a brother D S Patrick, a son St James Patrick, and two daughters Mrs A F Bryce and Mrs Lawrence McKenzie.
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Montezuma
J. H. Patrick
John Patrick
Carolinas
Patrick
Baptist Church
D. Ss. Patrick
St. James Patrick
College Park
A. F. Bryce
Lawrence McKenzie
Sumter Wins Americus Post Office Repair Bid
J G Sumter of Plains Ga the low bidder for repaint and repairs on the Americus post office Frank Chappell postmaster announced Sumter bid 1401 80 about 30 less than second place Philadelphia firm Seven bids total Treasury Department to award contract work includes interior floors roof and exterior metal and woodwork within 465 days
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Americus
J. G. Sumter
Plains
Frank Chappell
Sumter
Philadelphia
Chappell
U. S. Treasury Department
Vinegar River Runs Through Marietta Street Scene
In Marietta Georgia on June 5 a 80 gallon barrel of pickling vinegar burst at a grocery store causing a strong odor along Whitlock avenue and into the gutter. The smell was neutralized by soda and by morning the streets returned to normal.
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Marietta
Two Cities
Whitlock Avenue
Blaze at Telegraph Injures W L Little
Macon report of a blaze in the composing room of The Macon Telegraph causing minor injuries to machinist W L Little and damage to a typesetting machine. Gasoline used for cleaning ignited, burning his hand and wrist before he could set it down. Fire died after gasoline burned off. firefighters extinguished remaining sparks.
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Macon
W. L. Little
John B. Douglas to Leave Talbot
Talbotton reports Georgia state representative John B. Douglas will relocate to Washington DC with wife and two daughters Isabell and Mary. He will enter the drug store business with his brother Hubert, continuing a family line started by his father the late Dr J B Douglas.
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Talbotton
John B. Douglas
Talbot County
Georgia
Washington
D. C
Rivers Proclaims Peace Prayer Day in Georgia
Governor Rivers issued no formal proclamation for June 11 as a day of prayer for peace. The event is to be sponsored in Georgia by the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. The governor urged churches to dedicate services to the peace movement and all Georgians to attend.
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Rivers
Georgia
Women’s’ Christian Temperance Union
United States
Emory Endowment Up This Year With Major Gifts
Emory University reports a total endowment rise of 3,218,980 dollars for the year. Included are a 2,000,000 dollar grant from the General Education Board and a 1,000,000 dollar gift from Samuel C. Dobbs of Atlanta. Smaller gifts and bequests bring the total to 281,980.86. Treasurer Mewsar a notes a small surplus for the fiscal year. Bishop Watkins and S J Malone elected to the board.
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Atlanta
Emory University
Board of Trustees
Harvey W. Cox
General Education Board
Samuel C. Dobbs
George H. Mewsara
Warren T. Watkins
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
J.C. Malone
Georgia Legislators See No Existing Need For Additional Taxes
Georgia lawmakers returned from Brunswick to study the economy committee report which finds no need for new taxes and weighs effects on the sales tax and upcoming session. Speaker Roy V. Harris and others expect no extra session before fall unless committee recommendations take effect. The 500 page report argues Governor Rivers new deal can be funded from existing 21 million dollars, with a 17 million dollar general fund for 1939 40 and potential savings from economies and stricter tax enforcement. If enacted, a 1 389 050 balance could remain after expenses.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Brunswick
House
Roy V. Harris
Augusta
Economy Committee
Geeral
Brunswick Circuit
Rivers
General Fund
Protests in Americus Over Faculty Dismissals at Georgia Southwestern
Students at Georgia Southwestern College sign a petition protesting the alleged dismissal of three faculty members. Townspeople voice opposition to the ousting, while college president Dr. Peyton Jacob declines to confirm or deny the action. Teacher Addie Beall Early says she would rather have student affection than the job.
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Americus
Georgia Southwestern College Today
Peyton Jacob
Woul
Addie Beall Early
Congress Close by July 15 Is Likely
Washington June 5 Congressional leaders said they cannot forecast when Congress will adjourn for President Roosevelt. The calendar status will decide if he travels to the west coast on June 15 or delays the trip. Speaker Bankhead said July 15 is the tentative date to finish essential legislation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
West Coast
Bankhead
Capitol Hill
Guinea Hen Lays Dated Eggs in Georgia Feat
In Fitzgerald Georgia a hen egg from H G Smith's Ben Hill county farm bears roman numerals IX The note questions implications of dated eggs and jokes that 1939 will mark an end for many, though people will still eat eggs next year regardless of dating.
Notice of Land Sale Under Mortgage in Taylor County
The Georgia Loan Trust Company with power of sale under a 1914 security deed to Josiah Mills land in Taylor County is to sell the 55 acre farm described, on the first Tuesday in July 1939, at the Taylor County courthouse, to satisfy a $400 debt plus interest and costs, with proceeds first paying the debt and costs and the balance to Mills estate. Ella Foy, as holder of the power of sale, will conduct the sale.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Josiah Mills
Sea Loan & Trust Company
Georgia Loan
Georgia Loan & Ius Company
Coas House
Georgia Loan &Trust Company
Sarah E Robbins
Sarah E. Robbins
Sarah Ke Robbins
Ella Foy
Court House
Josiah ‘Mills
Uea Grating
Anid Josiah Mills
Esstate
Blla’ Foy
Petition for Divorce in Taylor Superior Court 1939
Nettie Speer files for divorce from J Willard Speer in Taylor County with service by publication. Court orders appearance at the next term on the first Monday in October 1939. defendant not residing in the county or state. Witness THALMON JARRELL, Clerk, dated May 22, 1939.
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Nettie Speer
J. Willard Speer
Taylor Superior Court
F. McLaughlin
Superior Court
Thalmon Jarrell
Andrew College Announces Faculty For 1939 40
Andrew College at Cuthbert reveals the 1939-40 faculty list. Named are A J Phillips, Cuthbert dean J J Strozier Cuthbert mathematics emeritus and regular teacher to be supplied Miss Mary Celestia Parker Edgerfield Ss Cy English Miss Marion Steele De Queen Latin French and Spanish Bible education to be supplied Miss Cornelia Shiver Americus education and history Chas Aller Chattanooga piano and music director Miss Katherine Hutton Greensboro N C voice Miss Mary Granston Grantville home economics Mr and Mrs O H McLendon Cuthbert commercial department Mrs H T Simpson Smithville bookkeeper and Tun niel Hin dietician Mrs O M Mellarty Douglasville dramatics librarian to be supplied
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O. M. MelLarty
Douglasville
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