Massillon Baby Slayings Prompt Hospital Alarm and Skepticism
A young patient at Massillon City Hospital claimed he took two infants from cribs and dropped them, dying soon after. Police doubt his account while pursuing an inside-job theory and hospital staff are on high alert as investigations continue into the deaths of Diana Brand and Rosemary Morton. Local officials tightened security and questioned families, visitors, and staff amid fears of a killer in the ward.
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Massillon
Ohio
Massillion City Hospital
Diana Brand
Rosemary Morton
Robert Scirch
Clifford Davenport
Dianne Brand
Rose Morton
Leo Brand
H. E Morton
Morton
Canton
Georgia D.A.V. elects Smith state commander in Columbus
Gainesville World War One veteran Ray Smith was elected state department commander of Georgia DAV at the three day Columbus convention. He succeeds F. J. Pons Sr. in a tight race after Jimmy Aldred withdrew. Tom Fulmer of Augusta was named senior vice commander and Capt. H. F. Bryant of Fort Benning was named third district commander.
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Columbus
Gainesville
Ray
Sgt) Smith
State Department
Georgia
F. J. Pons Sr
Augusta
Jimmy Aldred
Tom Fulmer
H. F. Bryant
Ft. Benning
Trust Co to Award Agriculture Scholarships in Georgia
The Trust Company of Georgia will award a $1,000 agriculture scholarship to a Georgia youth and present the Robert Strickland Memorial Award plaque to the bank rendering the greatest service to agriculture. Banks statewide are eligible except Atlanta banks and affiliates. Selection will involve 4 H, FFA or FFA members, with final choice by agricultural authorities. First awards set for 1947 at the 1948 Georgia Bankers Association convention.
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Atlanta
Georgia Bank
Georgia
Trust Company of Georgia
John A. Sibley
Atlanta Bank
Georgia Bankers Association
Savannah
Robert Strickland
College of Agriculture
University System of Georgia
4-H Club
Future Farmers of America
Future Homemakers of America
Sibley
Augusta
Macon
Columbus
Rome
Trust Company
Roberta Baby Drowns in Bath Tub Near Roberta
June 7. Helen Ruth Bassett five months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Bassett of near Roberta drowned Saturday in the bath tub when her mother left the room briefly. She usually played in the tub at bath time before bed. Survived by parents a sister Miss Betty Jo Bassett and six brothers.
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Roberta
Helen Ruth Bassett
R. L. Bassett
Talbotton Lions Elect D. R. Olive
The Talbotton Lions Club elected D. R. Olive as president and J. C. Watts as first vice president for the ensuing term. Cs. W. Matthews is second vice president with R. L. Massey as third vice president, R. H. Jordan secretary treasurer, C. M. Calhoun director, L. G. Parker tail twister, and R. G. Douglas lion tamer. They will take office at the first July meeting.
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Talbotton
Talbotton Lions Club
D. R. Olive
J. C. Watts
Cs. W. Matthews
R L. Massey
R. H. Jordan
C. M. Calhoun
L. G. Parker
R. G. Douglas
Pace Warns of Wheat Surplus Amid Food Policy Probe
Rep Steve Pace of Georgia warned that the United States could face a wheat surplus ranging from 3000 to 500 million bushels annually once pent-up demand is met. He spoke as a House subcommittee on food investigation opened hearings on preventing future potato surpluses and related government price supports.
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Washington
Steve Pace
D-Ga
Pace
House Food Investigating
LOCAL DRUGGIST PRAISES TEOL RELIEF CLAIM
Stout of Parkersburg West Virginia reports TEOL sales are very pleasing. A customer claims it is the first relief in six years. If not completely pleased, 35 cent back at any drug store. Available locally at Porter's Drug Store.
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Stout
Parkersburg
W. Va
Porter’s Drug Store
Central of Georgia Crew Escape Injury in Wreck
A Central of Georgia freight train derailed seven miles north of Albany at 8 a m. The engine and first two cars remained on track. no crew injuries. The wreck damaged four to five of 27 off‑track cars. By 9 p m tracks were cleared and service resumed.
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Central of Georgia
Albany
Central of Georgia Railroad
J. P. Dare
Macon
B. L. Griffin
M. J. Tucker
J H. Hayes
Bridegroom of Month Admits Slayings in Three Mysteries
Fort Wayne police say Ralph Lobaugh 30 confessed to killing three Fort Wayne women in 1944 45 claiming an urge to kill. He identified two murders as matching the facts, while a third confession did not fully align with evidence. Investigation to continue.
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Ft. Wayne
Ind
Fort Wayne
Ralph Lobaugh
Kokomo
Lobaugh
Ponds Expand As County Sees Growth In Soil Conservation
Soil Conservation News reports a surge in farm pond construction with surveys on several sites. Woodrow Amos completed a two acre pond while T Whatley builds a five acre pond. Able Jarrell’s site survey is done. Fish stocking delays push delivery to early July due to cold spawning. Land capability maps classify farms H E Griggs J R Harmon J P Harmon L A Harmon T Whatley and J Lewis Austin. Maps by J W Cahoun and R D Shewsbury guide a future soil conservation plan by M P Dean.
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Woodrow Amos
T. Whatley
Able Jarrell
H. E. Griggs
J. R Harmon
J. P. Harmon
L. A. Harmon
J. Lewis Austin
J.W. Cahoun
R. D. Shewsbury
The
Soil Conservation Service
M. P. Dean
Dairymen Form Tri-County Co-Operative Dairies
Manchester Ga June 9 several owners of dairy herds in Meriwether Talbot and Harris counties join to form the Tri County Co Operative Dairies with offices in Manchester and a full time manager Deliveries of milk will be made in Manchester and Warm Springs The plan includes pasture program cattle breeding and modern handling methods Named participants include B J Barnes H J Barnes Sam Bulloch Supe Bulloch Everett Montgomery and Luke Gill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Meriwether, Talbot
Harris Counties
Tri- County Co-Operative Dairies
Warm Springs
B. J
H. J. Barnes
Sam and
Supe Bulloch
Everett Montgomery
Luke Gill
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D.A.V
Smith
Rep
Soil Conservation News
G. H. Goddard & Son
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
N.Y
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company
Macon, Ga
Chevrolet
Fisher Unisteel
Taylor County Motor Co
Reynolds, Georgia
Fisher
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