Roberta Memorial Shaft Unveiled for Col Hawkins
Roberta Georgia June 6 memorials honor Col Benjamin Hawkins with marker at river avenue and a 20 foot shaft by the U S Government. J S Senator Walter F George delivers principal address at ceremony plus planned replica of Fort Hawkins in memory of the colonel.
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Roberta
Benjamin Hawings
Jamarker
Qflint
John Houston
D. A. Rhyaumascon du Jefferson Hawians
Old Inidan
A. R
U.S
Hawkins
J. 5
Walter F. George
Fort Hawkes
East Maccabe
Indua
Ir J C Bazemore Dies Suddenly At LaGrange
The sudden death of Mr J C Bazemore at his LaGrange home Sunday night shocked family and neighbors in Butler and Taylor counties. Aged 65, he moved to LaGrange from the county 12 years ago to farm in Troupon county. He left a wife, ten children, two sisters Mrs Posey of Butler and Mrs C D Allen of Wesley, and two brothers LD Bazemore of LaGrange and W Bazemore of Columns. Funeral and interment were held in Columbus Monday with many attendees including Mrs Posey and Mrs Allen.
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J. C. Bazemin
Butler
Tay Jorounty
Bazemore
la Oange
LaGrange
Troup
J. H. P. Hewitt
Talbot Ry
Talbotton
Burgh
W. C. Hewitt
Yissioners
Ove Hewitt
Prominent Woodland Citizen Henry Woodall Dies
The Talbotton New Era records the death of Henry T. Woodall, a longtime Woodland leader. The funeral Sunday at Woodland Methodist Church drew many mourners. Woodall served as chairman of the board of stewards for decades and remained active in church life. He would have turned 74 next Friday. Survived by son John H. Woodall and daughter Mrs. Charles Matthews, he leaves two grandchildren and other relatives.
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Talbotton
Woodall
Henry T. Woodall
Woodland
T Woodall
John H. Woodall
Charles Matthews
Fletcher Woodall
Im Woodarominen Zen 8 Woodland
Hewitt Family Relocates from Talbotton to Pennsylvania
J H P Hewitt longtime Talbot County resident leaves Talbotton for Pittsburgh with son W C Hewitt after a career as teacher and school official. The Hewitts migrated from Pennsylvania years ago and will settle in Burgh with plans to start anew.
Sale of Ear Corn Lowers Bid at Mill Market
Two hundred bushels lower at ear corn, with W. G. Mill and Jack Barfield cited. Report notes market dip and buyers' figures in a local sale notice context.
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W. G
Death Claims H. T. Wall Former Taylor Co Man
H. T. Wall 67 of Americus area died at Americus Sumter hospital after six months illness. Survived by widow Mary Frances Wall, two daughters Alma Wall and Mrs J F Brooks, two sons L H Wall and R J Wall, four sisters and three brothers, five grandchildren. Funeral at Tazewell Methodist church with burial in Tazewell cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
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The
Americas Times-Recorder
H.T. Wall
Mary Frances Hammock Wall
N.B. Hammock
Henry T. Wall
Americus
Vienna Road
Americus and
Sumter County
Wall
Sumter
Marion County
Lee Street Methodist Church
Mary Frances Wall
J. F. Brooks
Ellaville
Alma Wall
L. H .Wall
Thomasville
R.J. Wall
Columbus
D. W. Fouche
J. W. Roberts
Buena Vista
A. P. Fouche
Atlanta
Texas
James Chapman
Tazewell
B. F. Clore
J. R. Wall
J. H. Wall
Chester Fouche
Erman Roberts
Harris Wall
Nick Economou On Air Saturday
Nick Economou, a popular Montezu Ta singer, appeared Saturday evening on WSB Atlanta radio in a program sponsored by the Suite of Women's clubs. He sang Beloved It is Morning, O Paradiso, and For You Alone before his June 13 departure for California to compete in a national musical contest run by the National Federation of Women’s Clubs.
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Nick Economou
Butler
Reynolds
WSB
Atlanta
Suite Weneration
Florence Aylward
Economou
California
National Federation of Women's Clubs
Heat and Drought Hit Georgia Crops Across Regions
Georgia farmers report weeks of heat and drought causing losses in Middle and South Georgia. Without rain, damages threaten crops including melons and tobacco curing accelerations. Hazlehurst and Ahira barns stored golden leaf while peaches show moisture-dependent growth.
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Middle
South Georgia
Ahira
Hazlehurst
Former Taylor County Man Dies After Car Accident
Robert L. Rogers of Mt. Belvin Texas died after a car in gear jolted forward while he cranked it. He was taken to a hospital but succumbed to internal injuries. Survived by widow Laura Pike and a son and daughter, with brothers in Hawkinsville Columbus Cookeville and Alje Texas and sister Beulah Hobbs of Columbus.
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Robert L. Rogers
Mt. Belvin
Texas
Rogers
J. E. Rogers
Bob Rogers
Laura Pike
Rice
Burel Rogers
Hawkinsville
Perry Rogers
Columbus
J. Y. Rogers
Cookeville
Renn
Eli Rogers
Aljme
National Editorial Association Holds Memorable Convention in Atlanta
The 46th annual National Editorial Association convention met in Atlanta Georgia with editors from 29 states in attendance. Sessions at the Hillmore Hotel featured speeches by prominent leaders and a social program including tours to Tate Georgia and Columbus with visits to the Georgia marble quarries and the Henry Grady monument.
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Atlanta
Alabama
California
District of Columbia
Lecticut
Florida
Illinois
Indiana Town
Kansas
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississipn
Missouri
Nebraska
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Allahoma
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Hillmore Hotel
Geo. B. Dolliner
Battle Creek
Mich
America
W. A. Sutton
National Educational Association
Fred i Muller Shedd
Philadelphia
Penn
W. H. Conrad
Medford
Wis
Fred Naeter
Cape Girarden
EH. F. Flynn
St. Pau
Country Weekly
James W. ‘Grown
New York City
Frederick Snyder
F. White
Walton
N. Y
Cranston Williams
Chattanooga
Los Angeles
Cal
John Benson
M. B. Darnall
Florence
Ala
Biltmore Hotel
Fox Theatre
Brookhaven County Club
the Biltmore
Tate, Ga
Connaghance Lodge
Griffith School of Music
Wm. B. Griffith
Lella Ruby Griffith Bedard
Butler
Pederel Prison
Stone Mountain
Oriions
Atanta
Henry Grady
Doliver
Wilt~more
Walter F. George
Robert ¥. Maddox
Géo. B. Dolliver
H. C. Prolieyees
Emily Woodwar
Georgia Vic
L. M. Nichols
Bristow
Okla
Georgia Press
Mass Meeting Called For Saturday Next in Taylor County
A mass meeting of Taylor county taxpayers is called for Saturday June 18 at 10 a.m. at the Butler Court House to express views on proposed Georgia General Assembly changes. These include reducing County Commissioners from three to one, consolidating Tax Collector and Tax Receiver into Tax Commissioner, and cutting the County Treasurer’s salary from 800 to 500 yearly. Also invited are other matters to aid representatives in serving the people. Signed by Senator C. G. Neisler and Representative J. T. Childs.
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Taylor County
Court House
Butler
General Assembly of Georgia
Board of
County Commissioners
CG. H. Neisler
J. T. Childs
Spelling Contest Draws Wide Local Interest
Enthusiasm grows for Columbus Enquirer Sun Spelling Bee set for Columbus on August 14. County preliminaries divided into districts July 1 with Webster's Handy Condensed Dictionary used for word source. County Chairman B H Joiner urges best spellers and offers wholesale dictionary orders.
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Columbus-Hrnquirer-Sun
Columbus
Waylor County
B. H. Joiner
Webster
Mr. H. J. Garrett Returns To Hospital For Treatment
Mr. H. J. Garrett, a prominent county farmer and leading citizen from Charing, was moved last Saturday from his home to Plains Hospital for continued care. He had been treated there in January and March, showed slow improvement, but two weeks ago his condition worsened, and his friends in Saint will regret that his illness remains critical.
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H. J.garrett
Charing
Plains Hospital
Garrett
Plains
Notable Visitors Highlight Butler Trip And Local Reception
Prominent guests Dr. William F. Ogburn of the University of Chicago visited Butler birthplace to renew childhood ties and praise street upkeep. State figures Hon. Ben J. Brock and Hon. Walker R. Flournoy spent days in Reynolds and Butler, engaging with locals and backing George C. Woodruff’s highway board appointment.
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William F. Ogburn
University of Chicago
Butler
Hill
Ogburn
Charlton Ogburn
Ben J. Brock
Trenton
Reynolds
C. H. Neisler
Walker R. Flournoy
Colummbus
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
Geo. C. Woodruff
State Highway Board
Mrs. H B Walker Injured in Barn Truck Accident
Mrs H B Walker rests comfortably after a hay truck rolled back and pinned her between the truck and barn at her home. The negro driver freed her quickly, preventing serious injury and earning commendation for bravery.
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H. B. Walker
Bac
4-H Girls Head to Camp Wilkins for Week Outing
Miss Ruth Eberhardt home demonstration agent leads thirty five Taylor county 4-H girls and fifteen Talbot county girls on a bus trip to Camp Wilkins Athens for a week long outing. Chaperons include several ladies as the group departs Monday. Eberhardt, a noted instructor, directs the program as 266 Taylor county 4-H members showcase their work at the exhibit hall in Butler.
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Ruth Eicberhardt
Talbot and
Taylor
Taylor County
Court House
Buteler
Miss Verna Mills Recovering From Major Operation
Miss Verna Mills recent Butler High School graduate has been critically ill with appendicitis since the night of Mrs Edward’s music recital. She was moved to Plains hospital on Saturday May 80th where she underwent an operation and is now recovering, the attractive daughter of Mr and Mrs L Mills of Charing.
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Verna Mills
Butler High School
Rev J A Cook Returns From Pastors School Macon
Rev J A Cook returned to Butler Sunday after attending the pastors school in Macon. He accompanied Rev L E Pierce who preached at 11 o clock Sunday morning, with Rev Cook filling the pulpit at the evening service. Pierce, former pastor of the Mauk circuit, drew cordial greetings from friends.
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J. A. Cook
Macon
Butler
L. E. Pierce
Odom
Mr. Cook
Mr. Pierce
Mauk
Sister of Supt. Brown Succumbs In Ohio
Prof. Chas. R. Brown superintendent of the Butler High school learned Sunday of his sister Mrs. Greene Frye dying at her Hamilton Ohio home. Funeral and burial were in London Kentucky where she previously resided. She is survived by her husband and one son.
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Chas. R. Brown
Butler High
James Searcy Graduates From Georgia Tech
James Searcy eldest son of Mrs Sara Fickling of this city receives congratulations on graduating from Georgia Tech with a B S in civil engineering. He completed his course in civil engineering with an excellent standard and held membership in several college societies.
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James Searcy
Sara Fickling
Georgia Tech
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