Georgia News Roundup Reflects Economic Strain and Local Events
The week covers pay cuts for Georgia school employees to save costs, crop shipments to eastern markets, and a tally of weekend Southern deaths. It notes Clyde L. King beginning a one year and day term in Atlanta federal prison, Flora Riley named Georgia sponsor for a Rhododendron Festival, and a Georgia congress candidate's stance on prohibition. Also reported are indictments dropped against sculptor Gutzon Borglum, business and civic news from Macon and Savannah, court actions, and local homicides and accidents.
Negro electrocuted cutting weeds in Buena Vista
Rachel McMichael, a Black man, was killed instantly Monday morning while cutting weeds on the Georgia Power Co. lot near the sea. He reportedly touched a live line and 11,000 volts passed through his body, causing severe burns before the accident was discovered.
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Buena Vista
Rachel McMichael
Georgia Power Co
Snake bite final blow to Georgia boy of 10
Richland Georgia June 9 Lamar Coffin ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Z J Coffin says he has endured many misfortunes after being run over by a truck bitten by a mad dog and bitten by a rattlesnake while picking dewberries with his cousin near his grandparents home Doctors administered serum and he is believed to be out of danger
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Richland
Lamar Coffin
Z. J. Coffin
N. C. Alston
James Pickett
Mrs. Alston
Miss Akin Chosen as Floor Leader for Roosevelt
Savannah June 11 Miss Stella Akin secretary of the Georgia State Democratic executive committee has been chosen as one of the floor leaders for Gov Franklin D Roosevelt at the national convention in Chicago June 27 She has supported Roosevelt for the presidential nomination and played an active part in the campaign which helped New York governor carry every Georgia county in the presidential primary She was placed on the list of those who will represent Georgia at Chicago and was elected secretary of the delegation
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Savannah
Stella Akin
Georgia State Democratic Executive Committee
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chicago
Miss Akin
Roosevelt
New York
Georgia
Jacob and Joseph Meet in Goshen A Family’s Move to Egypt
The narrative describes Jacob and his sons traveling slowly in ox carts to join Joseph in Egypt. Pharoah welcomes them and assigns Goshen as their home, while Jacob, aged 130, blesses Pharoah and reflects on God’s guidance. Jacob dies after 17 years in Egypt. Joseph lives 50 more years and vows to have his bones carried to Canaan. The piece ends with reflections on God’s presence and heaven as a state of communion with Him.
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Egypt
Joseph
Jacob
Joseph J
Nile Valley
Judah
Goshen
Pharoah
Wors
Moses
Caaaan
Canaan
Machpelah
God
Beersheba
Bethel
Caanan
Israel
Saanan
Padan-Aran
Heaven
Jacob Walks With God And Finds Eternal Life
A reflective piece contrasts Jacob and Pharaoh, highlighting faith in God as guidance through life. It cites Jacob’s communion at Beersheba, travels to Paddan Aram, and ending with divine reward. It urges seeking eternal life from a loving, compassionate God.
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Jacob
Caaaan
Beersheba
Paddan-Aram
Egypt
Joseph
God
Rachel
Pharaoh
Bethpage
Colleagues honor late William Cecil Neill with tribute
The Muscogee bar spoke highly of William Cecil Neill at a May term memorial ceremony. Judges McLaughlin Cozart Munroe and Theo McGee praised his legal skill and legislative impact. The Bar Association passed resolutions mourning his loss and requesting court minutes record the memorial and send a copy to his widow.
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Neill
Theo, J. McGee
A. W. Cozart
Geo.p. Munro
Mr. Neill
G. C. Palmer
Bar Association
City of
Columbus
William Cecil Neill
F. McLaughlin
Superior Court
Muscogee County
Thid Court
Storm Hits Schley County Damaging Farms Near Ellaville
Ellaville, Ga June 10 A wind and electrical storm swept Schley county about three miles north of Ellaville and continued nearly four miles north causing about 2000 dollars in damage. Lightning struck a tree in O C Hills pasture killing one of his fine dairy cows. The wind blew away two barns on J H Stevens farm and wash damage to crops like peanuts is estimated as a total loss on several farms.
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Ellaville
Schley County
O. C.hill
J. H. Stevens
Thieves' Headquarters Raided in Knoxville
Two cars stolen from Colum bus rent-car firms last Sunday were recovered in Knoxville Tennessee. Deputies and federal agents seized what is believed to be a gang headquarters used by automobile thieves operating across the south. Eight suspects, five men and three women, were held following the raid.
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Columbus
Knoxville
Tenn
South
Ous
County Officials Discuss Taxation and Road Plans
County commissioners from Muscogee and neighboring counties met at the courthouse for about an hour and a half to discuss taxation fairness, road development, and welfare programs. Wohlwender praised local officials on road bonds, back-to-farm welfare, and urged cooperation, cautioning against overtaxation while protecting taxpayers' interests.
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Cogee County
Columbus
Pomee
Superior County
Miexpaes County
Wohlwender
L. M. Houser
L. Rhodes
R. H. Barnes
State Highway Department
Muscogee
H. B. Crawford
T. C. Crawford
Family Welfare Bureau
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Harris
Marion Chattahoochee
Talbot
King
Chattahoochee
Clementi
Marion
Buena Vista
Cusseta
State
Trussell
Talbot County
Columbus- Macon
Talbotton
Messrs
Neal and
Crye
Harris County
Mountain Hill
Hamilton
Waverly Hall
Wm. Neal
W. G. Jorys
F. G. Champion
G. W. Huling
Marion County
F. L. Clements
Frank Grady
R. A. Crawford
T. E. Chapman
W. G. Freeman
R. L. McBride
H. L. Trussell
H. P. Hewett
Chattahoochee County
N. Kine
J. J. Gordy
Mr. Williv
CargillWill Reveal Platform After Democratic Convention
Mr Cargill will not announce his full political platform until after the democratic national convention in Chicago this month. A life long Democrat, he aims to align his program with the party platform and its principles.
Poca Announcer Seeks Wide Citizen Support Before Primary
A regional political notice from the Poca area outlines efforts to meet as many district citizens as possible before the Democratic Primary in 1932. It emphasizes respect for voters and requests support for the candidate in the upcoming election.
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I Parrera
Cathbet
Candidate Announcement for Third Congressional District
A candidate for Congress in the Third District declares support for political action and seeks backing from friends and fellow citizens. The statement outlines intent to contest the seat, noting Democratic alignment and party process.
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Democra
Cargill Announces Candidacy for Third Georgia District
RALSTON CARGILL announces bid to succeed Hon. Chas R Crisp in Georgia's Third District. He cites parliamentary law knowledge from service with B Lewis and experience in farming mercantile labor, pledging tireless effort to aid constituents. Prepared for September 14 Democratic Primary. asks for every citizen's vote and influence.
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Third Congressional District
Georgia
Chas, R. Crisp
B. Lewis
Congress
House
Senate of Georgia
Candidate for Taylor County Representative in Georgia
W Foy announces candidacy for Representative of Taylor County in the next Georgia General Assembly session subject to Democratic party rules. He asks for favorable consideration and signs as W. Foy.
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Taylor County
Georgia
Democratic Party
W. Foy
Taylor County Representative seeks re election in Georgia primary
Bereta CHILDS announces candidacy for re election as Taylor County Representative in the Georgia General Assembly under the Democratic primary on September 14, 1982. He thanks voters for past support and asks continued votes and influence in the current race.
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Taylor County
General Assembly of
Georgia
Bereta
T, Childs
Re-Election Bid by Jones Perryman for Solicitor General
Jones Perryman declares re-election candidacy for Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. He appeals to voters to support him in the Democratic primary on September 14, 1932, promising to follow party rules and seek public influence.
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Chattahoochee Circuit
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
Rimary
Parpeoraly
Jones Perryman
Solicitor General Candidate Seeks Citizens Support
A solicitor general candidate in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit appeals for Democratic voters to support and influence the race on September 14 193? in the upcoming primary. The message urges citizens to back the campaign and participate in the election.
McLauglin Seeks Re election to Superior Court
Dear friends of Taylor County I have served as Judge of the Superior Court for eight years and am a candidate for re election with no opposition I am sincerely grateful for the confidence placed in me Providence permitting I will continue to serve you and strive to dedicate my efforts to the best interests of all Respectfully CC McLAUGHLIN
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Taylor County
Superior Court
Renee
Providence
Cc. FY McLaughlin
Fragmentary political note on economy and taxation stance
Fragmentary text shows a speaker favoring government economy and a tax increase after a prior campaign reference. It references a Saxsill campaign and a three item outline, with unclear context and attribution. No clear person, date, or organization is specified.
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Adel
Clyde L. King
Atlanta
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Asheville
N. Y
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Dublin
Carl Vingon
Gutzon Borglum
Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial
Herbert I. Smart
Macon
Exchange Clubs of
Geo
Jacksonville, Fla
Frances Loving ‘Thiers
John R. Joyner
Central Baptist Church
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Oglethorpe
R. Greer
Hollis Fort
Etta Marion Hinton
Gwinnette
Bernice Davis
Ware
Rowell Leckle
Charleston
Walter Harris
Newton
Washington D. C
Central of Georgia Railways Company
Tueday
Interstate Commerce Commission
Finance Corporation
Fairburn
Guy Hearn
Jack J. Spaulding
Special Economics Committee
T. E. Fears
Flovilla
Eorgia Theatre
W. S. Cooper
Publix Theater Corporation
Cooper
Boliver H. Ray Jr
John Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Mr. Ray
Railway Express Company
Jacksonville
Cora Hazen
Brantley County
Hazen
Jim Parker
Parker
Lester Harbuck
State of
Jnck B. Wilson
Miay Hileen Humphries
Fitzgerald Mish
Pseenal Live Stock and Meat Board
Rnto
Washington
Hoover
Sullivan
Owens
Zebulon
Express
Bett
C. C. Howell
Dorothy
Howell
Jake Minsk
Mallory G. Butts
Macon Telegraph
Jonesboro
Butts
Grady Hospital
Third District Medical Association
Montezuma
Stewart Roberts
Allen Head
State Medical Association
CG. H. Richardson
W. P. Sydenstriker
University of Georgia
A. G. Fort
G. Y. Moore
Cuthbert
State Organization
A. H .Bunce
Augusta
Mattie ‘Abney
Ruth Burns
Burns
Mattie Abney
Fleming Hale
Meriwether
Greenville
John Hale
Woodbes Road
Hale
Merrell McGehee
McGehee
James Baker
Florida
Buena Vista Negro
Georgia Boy
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