Georgia Weekly News Roundup Highlights State Events
Georgia reports ice price war among Atlanta plants and six week summer session opening at Georgia State College for Women. Thieves rob Statesboro teachers college. Rome hosts forest association in June. Savannah hosts ice cream makers convention. Bibb county tax collector re-elected. guberatorial campaign plan by Hardwick’s lawyer. Darien children die from mushroom misadventure. pool accident fatal. Public notices include transport rulings and labor platform drafting. Notables include Mildred Seydell elected state VP of Pen Women and Georgia Bar officers chosen in Albany.
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Georgia Bar Association
Albany
Marion Smith
Atlanta
Ernest M. Davis
Camilla
Jno
Americus garage man J B Elrod dies from self inflicted wounds
Joseph B Elrod a 33 year old Americus garage man and World War veteran died after shooting himself on the porch of the county stockade following an exchange of pistols with guards J G Pilcher and G A Moore He died at Americus and Sumter county hospital The deceased leaves a wife Ruby Finch Elrod and several children along with siblings and parents in Richland and Lake Worth and Pompano Florida and Richland Georgia due to the article’s date and place details
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Americus
Joseph B. Elrod
G. A. Moore
J. G. Pilcher
Americus and Sumter County Hospital
Mr. Moore
Pompano
Fla
Audley
Evelyn
Lake Worth
Jack Brown
Richland
Jd. B. Elrod
Patterson Pope Sues Ford Motor Company
Patterson Pope Motor Company of Columbus files a 100000-dollar damages case in Fulton Superior Court Atlanta against Ford Motor Company of Detroit. Hewlett and Dennis and A A Bush represent the plaintiffs. The suit claims Columbus was made a duplex agency for years, Ford leased a high rent building loaded with cars and outdoor advertising for five years, then canceled the agency despite good faith performance.
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Fulton Superior Court
Atlanta
Patterson-Pope Motor Company
Columbus
Ford Otor Company
Detroit
Mich
Hewlett and Dennis
A. A. Bush
Patterson-Pope Company
Ford Company
Patterson-Pope Soden
Ford
Darrow to Speak in Atlanta for Day Reform
Atlanta June 4 The women s organization for national prohibition reform announced a meeting in Atlanta for next Friday night where Clarence Darrow noted lawyer and Matthew Wall vice president of the American Federation of Labor will speak Mayor Jas L Key will preside over the meeting inviting both drys and wets Darrow said he had studied the workings and effects of the prohibition law and would have an interesting message for Georgia
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Atlanta
Women’s Organization For National Prohibition Reform
Clerenne Darrow
Lawrer
Matthew Wall
American Federation of Labor
Jas. L. Key
Darrow
Wm. T. Healey
Georgia
Law of life and duty amid social order and obedience
A speaker extols universal law governing nature and humanity, from seasons to justice. He argues laws protect property, life, liberty, and public welfare, urges obedience as duty, cites riots as consequence of law breakdown, and praises virtue over material wealth for future civilization.
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Boston
Solomon
Lee
America
Padgett killed in Sumter home near Americus
L. W. Padgett white man living on C. L. Ansley farm four miles south of Americus was shot and killed in his home late Thursday night. He died in a hospital Friday after being brought from the scene. The shooting was by unidentified persons. Padgett had just returned from Macon and was not harmed himself. His wife and child were asleep nearby. Officers found no trace of the assassin at the scene. Padgett formerly lived in Webster County where he served as a local peace officer.
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Pinpeicha
L. W. Padgett
Lige
C. L. Ansley
Americus
Penvons
Padgett
Mr. Padgett
Macon
Webster County
Fire destroys large peach packing shed at Gay
The large peach packing shed of Joseph Fistes of Gay was destroyed by fire Friday morning. Stored inside were crates and buckets enough to ship 30 cars of peaches, along with spray materials and other valuables.
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Joseph Fistes
Gay
Georgia Campaign Looms as Many Seek Governor Post
The state fields a crowded gubernatorial field with Twitty entering the race and a large slate for statewide offices. Others include Edwards, Talmadge, Nix, Kelley, O Kelley, Tucker, Hardwick, Holder, and more seeking governor and multiple offices such as attorney general, treasurer, comptroller, agriculture, and courts. Unopposed incumbents include several key figures as candidates file across Savannah and Atlanta.
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Emmett Owen
Griffin
Targer
Wood
Brand
Cox
Twitty
Hiram Gardner
State Democratic Executive Committee
Capitol
J. A. Reid
Monroe
Bainbridge
Calvin Parker
Public Service
Commuaion
R. C. Bell
Supreme Court
Justice Hines
George
Hal Stanley
Commerce and Labor
Judge Bell
Hina
H. Warner Hill
State Supreme Court
Alexander W. Stephens
Court of Appeals
Mr. Twitty
H. B. Edwards
Valdosta
Eugene ‘Talmadge
McRae
Abit Nix
Athens
John I. Kelley
Lawrenceville
Hoke O’kelley
Atlanta
Arlie Tucker
Nashville
I. B. Summen
Jonesboro
Thos
W. Hardwick
Augusta
John N. Holder
Jefferson
Edwards
Talmadge
Kelley
Tucker
State House of Representatives
Hardwick
U.S
Holder
State Highway Department
Georgia
Dublin
Valdovia
Eugene Talmadge
Abut Nix
Arlie D. Tucker
F. B. Summers
Jno
Joseph and brothers reunite in Egypt after trials
The brothers return to Egypt with Benjamin to buy grain. Money is found in sacks, arousing suspicion. Joseph tests them with a silver cup hidden in Benjamin’s sack, but reveals himself during a tense reunion. Jacob’s family is invited to Goshen as famine lasts, and Judah pledges to protect Benjamin. The tale underscores forgiveness and divine blessing through hardship.
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Caanan
Egypt
Jacob
Benjamine
Judah
And
Simeon
Joseph
Joeph
Caaaan
Shim
Goshen
Mile
Canaan
Pharoah
Rebekah
Kegypt
Casticwell Announces Candidacy in Georgia Third District
Political announcement from B. T. Castellow of Cuthbert Georgia announcing his candidacy for the Third Congressional District of Georgia. He states his desire to serve with distinction and notes his willingness to meet voters before the Democratic Primary on September 14 1932. He urges support and pledge to honor every vote.
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Georgia
Seave
Chas. R. Crisp
Fey
B. T. Castellow
Cuthbert
Georgia Third District Democrat Candidate Announces Candidacy
A self announcement declares intent to run for Congress from Georgia's Third District subject to Democratic Party action. The candidate asks friends and fellow citizens for support.
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Georgia
RALSTON CARGILL Announces Georgia Third District Run
RALSTON CARGILL declares candidacy to succeed Charles R. Crisp in Georgia s Third Congressional District. He cites experience in Georgia both House and Senate, ties to farming and mercantile sectors, and respect for parliamentary law, aiming to serve the district post primary on September 14.
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Third
Georgia
Chas. R. Crisp
B. Lewis
Congress
House
Senate of Georgia
Taylor County Georgia Candidate Announces for Representative
A candidate announces for Representative of Taylor County in the upcoming Georgia General Assembly session, stating submission to Democratic party rules and regulations and thanking voters for their consideration. The notice reflects a local political announcement by a would-be representative seeking election.
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Taylor County
General Assembly of Georgia
Democratic Party
Candidate announces bid for reelection in Georgia General Assembly
Rashpettuliss T. Chil announces candidacy for re election as Representative of Taylor County in the Georgia General Assembly under the Democratic primary rules on September 14, 1982. He thanks voters for their support and pledges to value their vote and influence in the current race.
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Taylor County
General Assembly of
Georgia
Rashpettuliss . T. Chil
Jones Perryman Seeks Re Election Solicitor General Post
A Chattahoochee Circuit candidate announces re election to Solicitor General under Democratic Primary rules set for September 14 1932. Perryman asks for support and influence from the electorate.
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Chattahoochee Circuit
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
Jones Perryman
Solicitor General Candidate Seeks Support in Chattahoochee Race
A candidate for Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit appeals to citizens for support in the Democratic White Primary set for September 14, 1932. He asks for their influence and backing.
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Chattahoochee Circuit
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
Judge seeks re election for Taylor County Superior Court
To my friends of Taylor County I have served eight years as Superior Court judge and am a candidate for re election. I have no opposition and am sincerely grateful for the confidence placed in me. If Providence permits I will continue to serve to the best interests of all, especially Mr G Fy McLauglhin.
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Taylor County
Superior Court
G. Fy McLaughlin
Pharaoh's Favor and Joseph's Duty Example
A fragment notes that gaining favor with Jehovah is the highest earthly attainment and that Joseph's conduct before Pharaoh serves as a shining example. It emphasizes steadfast adherence to duty as the path to enduring reward and guidance for all who stay true.
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Joseph
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Georgia State College For Women
South Georgia Teacher's College
Statesboro
Georgia Forest Jaociation
Rome
Georgia Ice Cream Manufacturers’ Association
Savannah
Dougherty County
County Board of Roads and
Asher T. Winslett
Bibb County
Spee L. Sloan
Thos. W. Hardwick
Isaac S. Peebles Jr
M. L . Brittain
Georgia School of ‘Technology
Darien
Alva Parkinson
Y. Pruitt
Upncon County
G. A. Weaver
Ralph Levertte Roberts
Weston High School
Amerietn
Sumter County Hospital
Walter F. Hill
Mildred Seydell
Pat) Griffin
Bainbridge Post Searchlight
Decatur County
Tucor
C. C. Layfield
E. D. Layfield
Jack Gordy, Jr
Wolf Branch
Buent Vira Road
W. B. Singletary
Thames County
Ochlocknee River
Pypetacy
Singletary
Georgia Federation of Labor
Public Service Commission
John D. Humphries
House of Representatives Ofeorgia
Hamilton McWhorter
Lexi
Oglethorpe County
Senate
C. Neill
Inkson
R. B. Moore
Union Recorder
Milledgeville Century Old Weekly
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atlanta, Birmingham and Coast Railroad Company
Penn-Dixie Cement
Clinthfield
T. C. Marshall
Dan Roundtree
New York
U. S
Billie Turner
Millen
Georgia School of the Air
William Martinere Walker
Muscowee County
Mr. Walker
Trinity Episcopal Church
Masonic Lodge
Thomas County
State of
H. J. McIntyre
Thomasville
Board of County Commissioners
Hia ‘Court
B. B. Earle
J. B, Elrod, JR
Americus Garagman
Patterson-Pope Sue Ford Motor Company
Padget
Sumter
Walter F. George
Vienna
John B. Wilson
M. J. Yeomans
Dawson
H. W. Duckworth
Cairo
Gus Huddleston
Greenville
Howell Cobb
M. L. Ledford
Geo. B. Hamilton
Geo. W. Lankford
Lyons
Edward Beaton
Waycross
W. B
Greenwood
John Guerry
Montezuma
J. P. Goodrich
Bradwell
Athert
C. H. B. Bloodworth
T. H. Sutton
Clarkesville
J. S. Adams Dublin
Wm. Guster
Bainbride
Ralston Cargill
Solicitor General
Solicitor-General
Judge Superior Court
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