J T CHILDS OUTLINES LOCAL TAX OVERHAUL AND COST CUTS
J T Childs advocates abolishing Tax Collector and Tax Receiver roles replaced by a Tax Commissioner with a set salary, plus depository reforms to guard county funds. He calls for a 25 percent pay cut for General Assembly members and criticizes high agricultural spending, citing audits and allocations to the Soule family and travel costs as waste. He urges reentry to the legislature to push reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Eral Assembly
Wisdom
Berore
Soule
College of Agriculture
Childs
Col G C Robinson Opens Law Practice in Montezuma
Montezuma Ga June 2 Col G C Robinson who came to Montezuma last week to practice law announces he will locate in the former H C H Richardson building. Robinson formerly practiced in Montezuma, later moving to Miami and then Columbus. He gained a good reputation here and friends hope Montezuma will be his permanent home. Mrs Robinson plans to move to Montezuma soon.
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Montezuma
Col
G.C Robinson
H.C. H. Richardson
Robinson
Monzuma
Miami
Fla
Colum
Montea
Miss Macy Gray Wins Rotary Club Essay Prize
Miss Macy Gray of Americus Normal won second prize in the Ameri Rotary Club essay contest titled International Friendship. Her essay argues for education as a light to dispel racial hatreds and foster universal brotherhood, praising educators for guiding world minded students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macy Gray
Americus Normal
Rotary Club
Macey Gray
Amaricoe ‘Normal College
Ameri Ns Rotary Club
Roder
Universal Brother International
Appointed to Succeed Greer in Macon County Court
Governor Russell announced the appointment of Ben I to succeed RL Greer as judge of the city court of Be Wie in Macon county. The appointee is a former state senator and later served on the Superior bench in the circuit.
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Greer
Macon County
Vernor Russell
Ben I
Ayua Jude
Thescity Court of Bewie
Macon
Littlejo' i Kat
57 CANDIDATES QUALIFY FOR 18 STATE OFFICES
Atlanta June 8 57 candidates qualified for 18 Georgia state offices with five unopposed in a Democratic primary race. Peter S Twitty joined ten contenders for governor as Gov Russell eyes a U S Senate seat. Race lines form around the governorship and the Russell Crisp contest for the Harris unexpired term. Sen Walter George seeks re election. J W Arnold challenges him for Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Peter S. Twitty
Game and Fish
R. B. Russell
U. S. Senate
Russell
Chas.r. Crisp
W. J. Harris
Walter F. George
J. W. Arnold
Car Overturns on Sand Road Injuring Two Gentlemen
A Chevrolet coupe owned by Hon. J. W. Nelson of Ideal and driven by Mr. George Cry of Hamilton overturned on a sand road near Howard on Monday morning. Both men suffered injuries, Nelson with a fore head cut and Cry with a broken finger. they were treated in Butler and returned home. Nelson serves as field inspector for the Federal Seed Loan organization, en route from Ideal to Hamilton when the crash occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
J. W. Nelson
Ideal
George Cry
Hamilton
Butler
Nelson
Federal “Seed Loan Organization
Mr. Cry
Woman Lives in Spite Of Body Being Rid dled With Bullets
A remarkable case of physical vitality centers on Lucile Manuel a negro woman shot six times by her husband Oscar Manuel at Ann Davis home Reynolds Goddard quarters about 11 oclock Sunday morning She survived despite six bullets entering her back and Manuel fled officers have not located him as of now
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Lucile Manuel
Oscar Manuel
Goddard
Reynolds
Ann Davis
Manuel
Central Railroad agricultural agents reassigned in region
Mr. G E McWhorter, agricultural agent for the Central railroad in this territory, has been transferred to the Savannah and Chattanooga division. He is succeeded by Mr. J A Winslow of Cuthbert, who made his first official visit here yesterday and impressed with a promising start to his duties across this territory and east Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.E McWhorter
The
Central Railroad
Savannah
Chattanooga
East
Alabama
J. A. Winslow
Cuthbert
Winslow
Rev H G Hobbs to Occupy Baptist Pulpit Sunday Night
Rev H G Hobbs has accepted an invitation to preach at the local Baptist church Sunday night and will doubtless be heard by a large congregation. The public is cordially invited to hear him. Rev Y Hobbs is a former pastor of this church and is held in high respect. Rev H Dunn will occupy the pulpit at the regular morning hour of worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Hobbs
Rev. Y. Fobbs
H. Dunn
Engineer Scalded In Central Wreck Expires Thursday
Columbus Ga June 8 R T Davis 09 veteran engineer of the Central of Georgia railroad died in the City hospital of Columbus shortly after midnight Thursday from injuries suffered when the engine of passenger train No 24 en route to Columbus from Montgomery derailed near the depot in Girard Ala and plunged into a ravine. Fireman John Coleman escaped serious injury by jumping from the engine before the crash. No passengers were injured. The wreck was blamed on dirt at the railroad crossing north of the depot after a road scraper had cleared the track earlier in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
R. T. Davis
Central of Georgia Railroad
City Hospital
Girard
Ala
John Coleman
Claude Baldwin
Castellow Visits Butler in Campaign Trail
Hon B T Castellow a candidate for Congress from this district spent Tuesday afternoon in Butler en route to Reynolds where he delivered the Reynolds High School graduation address. He is a Georgian lawyer with long service history and discussed a future canvas of militia districts.
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B. T. Castellow
Cuthbert
Pang
Congress
Judge Crisp
United States
Butler
Reynolds
Reynolds High School
Col. Castellon
Col. Castellow
Mercer University
Col
B. Marshall
Ft. Gaines
Pataula
Col. Cnastellon
Joseph and brothers facing famine in Egypt
The passage recounts famine in Canaan and Egypt during seven good years followed by seven years of shortage. Jacob’s sons travel to Egypt to buy grain, bowing to Joseph who tests them by detaining Simeon and sending the rest back with provisions. Joseph’s recognition of his brothers contrasts with their prior denial.
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Togeph
Egypt
Caanan
Jacob
Joseph
Caanga
Caaaan
Tem
Simeon
Former Butler Young Lady Heads Staff at Candler Hospital
Miss Caroline Adams, a former Butler lady and daughter of Mrs Susie Adams of Macon, has been named head nurse at Warren A. Candler hospital in Savannah. She previously served as surgical supervisor at Central of Georgia Hospital and night supervisor at Telfair Hospital, with private nursing work in Macon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Adams
Warren A. Candler
Savannah
Adams
Susie Adams
Macon
Central of Georgia
Telfair Hospital
Judge C F McLaughlin Announces Candidacy for Circuit
Judge C F McLaughlin, popular in the Chattahoochee circuit, declares re nomination for the circuit seat in the Democratic primary to be held September 14. He faces no opposition as entries closed Friday noon and is finishing his second four year term. Previously six years solicitor general of the circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. McLaughlin
Chattahoochee
Herald
Circuit
Hawkinsville Attorney H. E. Coates Enters Third District Race
Hawkinsville Ga June 3 Howard E Coates an attorney and leading citizen qualified as a candidate for the U S House of Representatives from the Third Georgia district subject to the Democratic primary in September His campaign managers and platform will be announced later Headquarters will be in Hawkinsville where he has lived all his life He is a merchant farmer landowner in Pulaski and surrounding counties and a Planters Bank director A Mercer graduate and brother of Lanier High School's Prof R P Coates He served as secretary to former congressman E B Lewis and has ten years in the state house of representatives and state senate service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkinsville
Howard E. Coates
U. S. Howe of Representatives
Chird Georgia
Coates
Secr Tion
Pul
Speak
Planter’ Bank
Mercer University
R. P. Coates
Lanier High School
Macon
Butler Girls Camping Trip Heads to St Simons
A chaperoned group of Butler young ladies, led by Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Cook and Mrs. G. M. Daniel, departed Monday for a week at the Seashore resort of St Simons, enjoying a congenial seaside stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Cook
G. M. Daniel
Butler
St. Simons
Cotton Growers Told of Weevil Threat and Mop Spraying
Taylor county reports reveal heavy boll weevil infestation across cotton fields. County Agent Lundy urges early mop spraying with calcium arsenate mix to kill old weevils, prevent egg laying, and protect seed and labor costs. Tests from Tifton show effective control with modest per acre cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Lundy
Tifton Experiment Station
Peterman seeks friends aid to resist strong drink
Alvin Peterman, recently released on a peace warrant, appeals to Butler Herald readers for help. He describes past drinking as a threat to his wife and vows to stay sober to protect his family. He asks friends to persuade his wife to allow him back home and to avoid drinking in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.P. Peterman
Alvin Peterman
Peterman
The
Herald
Butler Herald
Power Substation in Butler Destroyed by Fire
A Georgia Power substation east of Butler depot was completely destroyed by fire after an electric storm and a short circuit in high voltage wires. Temporary arrangements were made to supply current from a nearby station, preventing a blackout Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Power Go
Power Company
Butler
Butler All Stars Beat Red Sox In High-Scoring Game
The Butler All Stars defeated the Butler Red Sox 12 to 7 last Thursday in a game full of action. Williamson struggled early and was relieved by McDaniel, while G D Locke started for the All Stars and left in the third inning for T L Fountain. Butt pitched for the Red Sox, allowing only one hit.
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Butler All Stars
Butler Red Sox
Williamson
Red Sox
McDaniel
Senate
Lion
Ernest Foy
All Stars
GD. Locke
All-Stars
T. L. Fountain
Butt
Butler Public School Commencement Week Programs Highlight
The Butler public school commenced with an opening operetta by younger pupils and music interludes, followed by graduation exercises in the high school department. The Friday recital by music students under Mrs. Julian Edwards drew high praise from patrons and supporters of the department.
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Butler Public School
Julian Edwards
Senior class banquet at Dixie Café celebrated at Royal School
The senior class of highly appreciated features of the royal school held a banquet Saturday sponsored by the School Improvement Club. Sunday morning a sermon at the school auditorium by Rev B A Pafford cited Psalm 8 and the need for obedience to law. The Talbotton male quartet provided music and Frank Freeman Hamp Mahone Charles Watkins and Harry Baldwin performed. Monday evening the 25 seniors heard Hon John B Guerry of Montezuma discuss Obedience or Respect For Law.
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Royal School
Dixie
School Improvement Club
B. A. Pafford
Rose , Hill
Talbotton
Frank Freeman
Hamp Mahone
Charles Watkins
Harry Baldwin
John B. Guerry
Montezuma
Col Guerry
I Ap
Col Willis Battle Seeks Sol Gen Office In Taylor County Tour
Col Willis Battle Columbus attorney canvasses Taylor County residents to secure votes for Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee Circuit. A respected legislator, he has represented Muscogee in the General Assembly and is praised for his legal ability and anticipated efficient administration.
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Col
Willis Battle
Columbus
Taylor County
Chattahoochee
Battle
Muscogee County
Mos
General Assembly
Seca
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J. T. Childs
C. Robinson
Baptist
T. Davis
H.J. Porter
Butler Baptist Church
Butler Young Lady
Candler Hospital
Sar
C. F. McLaughlin
H. E. Coats
Dist
Cong
Supt. Brown
Jno
Bs Guerry
Ofp
Tezumay
Terry
Butler Se Auditorium
Col. Battle
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