Col Nunn Succeeds Judge Patterson In Georgia
Atlanta June 11 Sam A Nunn Perry lawyer appointed by Governor Walker to the state prison commission succeeding Judge T B Patterson who died Thursday night Funeral services were held at College Park Methodist Church for Patterson His body slated to be sent to Neyrin for burial Nunn active in Georgia politics previously backed George Carswell in the first primary and worked in Li G Hardman campaign headquarters He is a University of Georgia graduate and was temporary chairman of the Democratic state convention at Macon last fall.
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Atlanta
Sam A. Nunn
Perry
Walker
Atate
T. B. Patterson
My. Num
Georgia
Houston County
George Carswell
Li. G.hardman
University of Georgia
Macon
Americus Normal College Summer School Opens Strong
Americus Normal College begins its summer session with the largest attendance in its history, led by President John Prairie. Over 250 students enrolled, with space anticipated through overflow arrangements and cottages prepared for use by students during the session.
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Americus
Americus Normal College
John Prairie
Prance Waid
Hooded band flogged Gainesville resident and son
Mrs Ansley Bowers of Toccoa and her young son Troyd were abducted from their home and brutally flogged by hooded men early Sunday. Mrs Bowers sought treatment at Downey Hospital as the incident became known in Gainesville.
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Gainesville
Ansley Bowers
Toccoa
Troyd
Atlanta-Decatur Good Will Motorcade Entertained in County
The Taylor County Chamber of Commerce and Reynolds Exchange Club coordinate elaborate preps for the Atlanta Decatur Good Will Motorcade to arrive about 11:00 A M. A welcoming parade forms at 10:00 A M and tours Butler McCants mill White Water area then returns to the courthouse lawn for refreshments and speeches before continuing to Reynolds Panhandle Fort Valley Perry Macon and finally Alle Macon. Governor Walker is to lead the tour with notable speakers from Taylor County and local towns. The Atlanta Police Band of 25 plays at stops along the route inviting county residents to greet the visitors with Southern hospitality.
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Taylor County Chamber of Commerce
Reynolds Exchange Club
Emeet
Atlanta-Decatur
Talbotton
Butler
Monorcade
Reynolds
Panhandle District
Roberta
Fort ‘Valley
Perry
Macon
Georgia
Walker
C. H. Nessler
J 1
Adams
Smith
Taylor County
Atlanta
Lindbergh Welcomed Home by Coolidge in Unspoiled Style
President Calvin Coolidge welcomed Charles A. Lindbergh home after his solo flight, praising him as an illustrious citizen and “conqueror of the air.” He awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, lauding Lindbergh for restraint from self-promotion and for returning with unsullied fame.
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Washington
Charles A. Lindbergh
President Coolidge
Republic
Lindbergh
Richland Welcomes New Pastor Rev H O Fowler
Richland Ga June Rev H O Fowler began his pastorate of the Richland Baptists church on Sunday June 5 succeeding H O Hughes who recently resigned to become a field worker for Bessie Tift college Fowler came to Richland from Lithonia where he served as pastor for over two years
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Richland
H. O Fowler
Richland Baptists
H.O. Hughes
Bessie Tift College
Mr. Fowler
Lithonia
Judge upholds White’s 12 month sentence in prohibition case
Judge McLaughlin refused to modify the 12 month term imposed on John H. White for liquor violations, noting he was urged to reduce the sentence but must adhere to his prior judgment. White also faces a separate 12 month sentence in a misdemeanor case, with a new trial motion pending.
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Watt
Last Lindy Limerick Ends Contests in The Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian notes the Lindy Limerick contest ends with No 8 published in Tuesday editions. Mrs J M Hunt of Cordele wins $2 for best last line to Lindy Limerick No 6, forming a full verse praising Lindy on the Potomac and the Capitol. Honorable mention goes to George W Bivins of Butler and Robert Powell of Arlington for merited lines.
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Atlanta Georgian
J. M Hunt
Cordele
Bibb Legislator Called by Death
Macon on Saturday night J H Roberts a leading Bibb county lawyer and former county attorney and city school board chairman died suddenly at his home from a heart attack. He was a prominent Bibb legislator and trusted by many in the community for his public service and leadership.
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Macon
J. H. Roberts
Bibb County
Roberts
City Board “of Education
Judge Patterson Taken by Death in Georgia History
Judge Thomas Patterson, veteran member of Georgia state commissions, died Thursday at St Josephs infirmary in Atlanta after a recent illness and operation. Born September 1868 in Spalding County, he built a long public career including chairmanship of the Georgia Prison Commission and advocacy for Hoke Smith. He taught school in Butler, helped organize in Griffin, and left a large surviving family and many mourners across Georgia.
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Atlanta
Thomas Patterson
Georgia
Commuanion
Spald County
St. Joseph's Infirmary
Atita
Jéon
Biche
Djudge Patterson
Spaldig County
Sunnyside
Harpersville
Mins
Heswan
Orade of Law
Griffin
Picigeak
Hoke Smith Campeien
Georgia BYP U Convened at LaGrange This Week
DaGrange June 14 With 629 delegates registered for the 83rd annual Georgia Baptist Young People's Union convention early work was to begin and reach a minimum of 1000 youths. A special Atlanta train will swell the crowd Thursday. The event opened with a welcome by Dr A B Vaughn at the First Baptist Church followed by a reception at the church garden.
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DaGrange
Georgia ‘Baptist Young People’s Union
Atlanta City
Trial of Hooks Is Carried Over
Americus June 13 The trial of Bammy Hooks a member of a prominent family was continued to the next term after his attorneys cited his mother, bedridden from a heart attack, as a key witness Dr Herschel Smith testified the mother’s illness may allow her to testify at the November session The case involves Hook s alleged attempt to assault the daughter of a prominent Americus citizen with earlier reports of a home bombing attempt near the Andrews residence adding to the local uproar
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Americus
Bammy Hooks
Americas
C. F. McLaughlin
Columbus
Hooks
Herschel Smith
Andrews
Blesse Piiers
Investiguape Yrds
Adv Bat Mochisr Eh
Rev H M Wolfe Accepts Call to Butler Church
Rev H M Wolfe of Macon has accepted the call extended by the Butler Baptist Church. He has made many friends during previous visits and will base in Macon while spending summers and as much time as possible in Butler. He preached two sermons during a recent weekend visit.
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H. M. Wolfe
Macon
Butler Baptist
Butler
Potterville Store and Residence Burned
About 11 o clock Monday morning fire caused by a defective stove flue destroyed the store and residence of Mr Buford Bud Cox at Potterville. Only a few household articles survived. A small amount of insurance on the stock was reported.
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Buford
Bud) Cox
Potterville
Wind Storm Damages Peach Orchards Across Section
A severe wind storm swept the area around three this Tuesday afternoon causing extensive damage to peach orchards and crops being harvested for shipment. Heaviest losses were reported by Mrs. John Childres and Messrs C. M Barnett, G C. Smith, and Edwards Prothere.
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John Childres
C. M Barnett
G C. Smith
Edwards
Impoundment and Post Cutting Offers in Georgia
Impoundage notice lists a hog impounded by R J Pate of Butler Georgia with reclaim details upon proper description and costs. Also classified ad seeks several thousand juniper posts six inches in diameter seven feet long, preferring winter-cut stock or contracting for after September 1 1927, response via Hudson Malone Albany Ga P O Box 75.
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R. J. Pate, Butler
Hudson Malone
Albany
Georgia peach debate promotes standardization and health claims
William Clendenin of New York extolled Georgia peaches as the perfect fruit at a Macon meeting. Organized by the Georgia Peach Growers Exchange and Macon Chamber, the event urged standardized shipments, legislation for quality standards, and highlighted potential demand of 80,000 peach-bearing trees while noting prior low profits due to uneven fruit quality. Local officials and industry leaders pledged support.
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Macon
Georgia
William Clendenin
New York
Georgia Association
Georgia Peau Growers’ Exchange
Macoe Chamber of Commerce
Clendening
H.G. Hastings
Atlanta
T. E. Haliburton
Macam Chamber of Commerce
Hastings
Associat
Francis J. Kamper
National Association of Retail Grocers
Georgia Association Committee On Marketing
Haliburton
J. W. Firor
State College of Agriculture
Clendinin
Evei
Beauty Culture Association
Yead Ing
Clenden
Aubrey Milam
Product Dealers’ Association
E. ¥. Center, Jr
A. & W. P. Railroad
W .C. Bewley
Georgia Peach Growers’ Association
Cliff Walker
Erect G. Hardman
A. M. Soule
J J. Pelley
Central of Georgia Railroad
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