Georgia Veteran Erle Cocke Jr. for State Commander Post
Daw son born Maj. Erle Cocke Jr. a 28-year-old WWII veteran born in Dawson seeks Georgia State Commander after a storied war record. Cocke was captured three times by Germans and survived a mock execution before recovery through 17 operations and 14 months in 27 hospitals. He later led business and railway roles and holds degrees from the University of Georgia and Harvard.
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Atlanta
American Legion
Erle Cocke Jr
Dawson
War Department
New York
Cocke
Erle Cocke
A. C. McAuliffe
Georgia
Maj. Cocke
Agricultural and Industrial Development Board
Central of Georgia Railway
University of Georgia
Harvard University
Graduate School of Business Administration
Revenue Chief May Quit Post
Georgia rumors swirl of a possible shakeup in Gov. Thompson's administration with Revenue Commissioner Glenn Phillips expected to resign and Wayne Hinson named as a potential successor. Officials denied the reports, but capitol sources said a change could occur next week.
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Atlanta
Georgia
M. E. Thompson
Capitol
Glenn Phillips
Thompson
Wayne Hinson
Highway Patrol
Revenue Post
Hinson
Phillips
Talbotton Girl Initiated Into Phi Beta Kappa
Frances Middleton of Talbotton daughter of Mr and Mrs R M Middleton was initiated into the Phi Beta Kappa honorary fraternity at the University of Georgia during a formal banquet at the Kappa Delta House The award marks the universitys highest honor for undergraduates scholastic achievement
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Talbotton
Frances Middleton
R. M. Middleton
Phi Beta Kappa
Kappa Delta House
University of Georgia
Fall From Church On Pigeon Chase Injures Youth
Eugene Ellis, 15, fell about 30 feet while chasing pigeons on the roof of the Second Street Methodist church in Macon. He sustained three fractured ribs head injuries and bruises and abrasions, was treated at a local hospital and sent home resting comfortably. He is the son of Mr and Mrs I A Ellis and has raised pigeons for several years.
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Macon
Eugene Ellis
Second Street Methodist
I. A. Ellis
Gem Theft Reported at Rockmart Drug Store
The GBI reports about 4000 dollars in jewelry stolen from City Drug Store in Rockmart. Burglars cut a hole in the rear wall for the second time this year, taking watches rings lighters and a small amount of cash.
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Rockmart
GBI
George Russell Hint Revolt Party Nominees
Balding Southerners lose hope of stopping Truman for the Democratic nomination. Senators Walter F. George and Richard B. Russell of Georgia are cited as likely to lead a new Southern Democratic banner if a third party forms post convention.
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Washington
Truman
Walter F. George
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Coastal Georgian Suspended After Newsprint Shortage
The Coastal Georgian, a Brunswick morning newspaper founded last November, announced it has suspended publication due to inability to secure newsprint at a price warranting continued operation. The front page notice cited the newspaper’s financial limits and timing.
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Brunswick
Coastal Georgian
Permanent Letters of Administration for Mrs. J. H. Mitchell
Walter Hartley and Mrs. Mary McElmurray have applied for permanent administration of Mrs. J. H. Mitchell estate in Taylor County. Creditors and next of kin are cited to show cause at the Ordinary's office by law time limit. The letter is issued by J. R. Lunsford, Ordinary, on June 7, 1948.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Walter Hartley
Mary McElmurray
J. H. Mitchell
Thelmon Jarrell
Notice to Debtors and Creditors Buckner Estate
Creditors of the estate of J. A. Buckner are notified to file their demands with the administrator. All persons owing the estate must pay promptly. Dated May 10, 1943. Mrs. Lizzie B. Gilbert is administrator in Junction City Georgia.
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Georgia
Taylor County
J. A. Buckner
Lizzie B. Gilbert
Junction City
Resignations shake Fulton County Welfare Board
Fulton County Welfare Board ousted Administrator Wellborn Ellis and ousted Chairman Albert Gossett on Tuesday. Gossett cited arbitrary leadership while Ellis alleged misuse of relief funds and political interference. Ivan Allen Sr. was elected Vice Chairman with J J Doran as Vice Chairman and Racel Curry named temporary administrator.
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Atlanta
Fulton County Department of Welfare
Welfare Board
Wellborn Ellis
Albert Gossett
Ellis
I. G. Hailey
Gossett
Friends
State Merit Council
Luther Vinton
Ivan Allen, Sr
J. J. Doran
Racel Curry
Counterfeit Ten Dollar Bills Circulating in Thomaston Territory
Bank officials warn counterfeit ten dollar bills are circulating in Thomaston. Eight fake notes with the number G59267442C surfaced here on May 29, suggesting a wider counterfeit spread in the area.
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Thomaston
Mrs. J. J. Flynt Civic Leader Dies in Griffin
Mrs. J. J. Flynt Sr. wife of Griffin judge died June 3 after weeks of illness. She was active in Griffin and Georgia civic church and social affairs and born Susan Winn Banks daughter of Josephy Henry Banks and Mary Lavinia Young Banks of Gainesville.
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Griffin
J. J. Flynt Sr
Judge Flynt
Judge U. V. Whipple Dies at Cordele Home
Cordele June 3 Judge U V Whipple Sr a leading Georgia jurist died at his Cordele home after a long illness He had served as judge of the Cordele judicial circuit and Crisp County representative in the Georgia General Assembly for years He was active in the Cordele Baptist church and helped lead the creation of Crisp County in 1904.
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Cordele
U. V. Whipple Sr
Maconites Form Macon Observer Weekly Paper
Six prominent Maconites won a Bible Superior court charter for a weekly newspaper to be named the Macon Observer. Incorporators include Cecil Coke Joseph B Coke M L Pruett Emmett Snellgrove and B M Garice. Snellgrove resigns from the Macon Chamber of Commerce where he served as promotional manager. The corporation is authorized 1000 shares at 100 each and charter runs 35 years.
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Macon
Bible Superior Court
Macon Observer
Cecil Coke
Joseph B. Coke
M. L. Pruett
Emmett Snellgrove
B. M. Garice
Snellgrove
Macon Chamber of Commerce
Merchant’s Bureau
Charles Nash Dies After Long Illness at 84
Charles Nash of Auto Fame Long Isle? Long Ill. died Sunday after a long illness in Beverly Hills California. Nash aged 84 rose from farm boy to a millionaire automobile manufacturer and had been active until six months ago.
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Charles Nash
Auto Fame
Beverly Hills
Calif
Chase
Nash
Thompson Challenges Talmadge to Enter Gubernatorial Race
Atlanta June 7 Gov M E Thompson angrily challenged Herman Talmadge to announce his candidacy or shut up accusing him of using a newspaper to attack the Thompson administration He said Talmadge would not reveal his position to Georgia voters and hinted at political trade overtures from others in 1950 Talmadge was at his Lovejoy farm and unavailable for comment
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Atlanta
M. E. Thompson
Herman Talmadge
Georgia
Gov. Thompson
Talmadge
Lovejoy
Thompson
Four Killed and Three Hurt in North Georgia Crash
A Sunday wreck near Dalton left four people dead and three injured when a car carrying six Dalton youths collided with a parked truck driven by C. B. Neal of Ooltewah Tennessee. Lloyd Bramblett Jr Clyde Holloway and Bernard Robertson died. Vehicle damage was extensive. Police indicated no charges filed.
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Dalton
L.S. Vines
J. W. Moreland
C. B. Neal
Ooltewah
Tenn
Vines
Lloyd Bramblett Jr
Clyde Holloway
Pfe
Bernard Robertson
Erlanger Hospital
Chattanooga
Floyd
Richard Bramblett
Lloyd
R. E. Black
Black
Macon Leader Receives Clemson Honorary Doctorate
Mark A. Smith superintendent of Bibb County schools was awarded an honorary doctor of education degree at Clemson College South Carolina during spring commencement. The ceremony also honored Macon’s Wm W Gignilliat with a bachelor of chemical engineering degree and Dublin’s Wm B Bryans Jr with a bachelor of civil engineering degree as well as R Hal Bowers of Fitzgerald who earned a bachelor of science in agriculture.
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Macon
Mark A.smith
Bibb ‘County
Clemson College
S. C
Dr. Smith
Clemson
Wm. W. Gignilliat
Wm. B. Bryans Jr
Dublin
Five Men Held as Soldier Death Probed in Baxley
Baxley Ga June 2 five men are jailed in four locations as investigators probe the death of 28 year old soldier Arlie McMillen returned to his Army post in New Jersey after his mangled body was found beside Southern Railway tracks last Saturday.
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Baxley
Georgia
Arlie McMillen
Southern Railway
New Jersey
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George
Russell
Revolt Party
Brunswick Morning Newspaper
J. R. Lunsford
P. S
American Fat Salvage Committee
Fulton County
J. J. Flynt
U. V. Whipple
Cordele Home
North
Mark A. Smith
Roy C. Hicks
Friendship Colored Baptist Church
Woodland
J. E. Sparks
Scott Curby of
Fort Valley
Joe Marsh
Andy Botkin
Andy
Sali Reeulaion
Pavern Keepers
Bear
Gre Marah
United States Brewers Foundation
South
Butler
Groves-Keen, Inc
Bona Allen
Stauffer
Stauffer’s
J. T. Cochran & Son
Butler, Ga
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