Georgia Week in Review prompts weather, politics and tragedy
A broad Georgia week recounts fatal wrecks and lightning deaths, crop and peach shipments, county officials, and civic efforts. Notables include Miss Barbara Calhoun becoming editor of the Kernel, detective injuries, and local plans to reroute highways around Atlanta. Officials report seizures of 130 stills and 8,677 gallons of whiskey.
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Barbara Calhoun
Macon
The
Kernel
Middle Georgia College
Georgia
Federal Alcoholic Tax Unit
Boy 11 Drowns While Swimming Near Dalton Mill Creek
Alvin Young aged 11 drowned Sunday afternoon while swimming in Mill Creek near Dalton. Efforts to revive him failed. Survivors include his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Young and a sister.
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Dalton
Alvin Young
Mill Creek
J. E. Young
Georgia postmasters reelect Mrs rushing president
Macon Ga June 12 Mrs L Bertie Jean of Glennville was reelected president of the Georgia Branch National League of Postmasters as the group's annual convention concluded here Saturday Miss Nellie Pitts of Newnan was renamed secretary treasurer
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Macon
L. Bertie Jean
Glennville
Georgia
National League of Postmasters
Nellie Pitts
Newnan
Officials in Terrell seeking reelection
Dawson Ga June 12 C A Haut Man and G W Johnston present Terrell county board of commissioners of roads and revenues last week announced their candidacies for reelection The two new entries make a total of five now qualified for the race
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Dawson
C. A. Haut
Man
G. W. Johnston
Terrell County
Cornell confers M. D. on Georgia woman
Mrs. Edmund C. Berkeley formerly Ruth Pirkle of Cumming will receive the doctor of medicine degree from Cornell University Medical College in New York City. She has studied four years and plans an externship at a New York hospital with a psychiatry focus. Her education includes Cumming High School Georgia State College for Women Agnes Scott College and Emory University.
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Cumming
Edmund C. Berkeley
Ruth Pirkle
T. J. Pirkle
Cornell University Medical College
New York City
New York Hospital
Cornwell University Medical College
Berkley
Prison Farm Showcases 2500 Acre State Food Enterprise
A state prison farm at 2,500 acres demonstrates a thriving layout with tomato vines and tall corn. Prison staff served a barbecue sourced from the farm, including barbecued pig and prison baked bread. Superintendent George A. Fisher says the farm now employs 200 workers and could hire 4,000 guards. a canning plant will soon convert excess harvest for winter use.
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New State Prison
George A. Fisher
Prison Industries
Kidnaper McCall to Enter Guilty Plea in Miami Case
Franklin P. McCall pleaded guilty at a preliminary hearing Tuesday to the $10,000 ransom kidnapping of James Bailey Cos Jr. in Miami Florida. He faced possible death penalty if convicted with murder charges in the five year old Princeton lad's death. A special grand jury indicted him for murder, but defense attorneys faced prejudice concerns and Judge Atkinson appointed Jack Kehoe to defend on the kidnapping count. Witness testimony set for 10 am. Security tightened with sworn deputies and restricted courtroom seating.
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Miami
Fla
H .F. Atkinson
Jack Kehoe
McCall
Atkinson
Giuseppe Zangara
Anton Cermak
Chicago
Roosevelt
Historic names gather for social event from Herald Files 1924
The fragment lists Sara Allen and others at a gathering, guests served by Adna Aimes and Mable Beeland. It notes Mr Mack Mathews winning a rural carrier job on route three from Butler after passing a civil service exam, July 21, with the highest score among about 20 competitors following Judge Davant's retirement.
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Sara Allen
Otis Wilson
James
Eula
Herald Files
Matthews
Mack Mathews
Butler
Civil Service Commission
J.E. Davant
Butler High School Honor Roll 1924
The fifth grade spelling class at Butler High School awarded prizes to those with high weekly averages and placed on the honor roll. Students on the honor roll include Verna Jarrell Buren Cox Louise Daniel Isolee Jarrell Alena Childres Leila Anglin Nannie Jarrell Ruby Brewer Aurelia Trussell Jessie Moore Franklin Peteman J C Driskell Herschell Brewer Melba Gaultney.
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Butler High School
Verna Jarrell
Buren Cox
Louise Daniel
Isolee Jarrell
Alena Childres
Leila Anglin
Nannie Jarrell Ruby Brewer
Aurelia Trussell
Jessie Moore
Franklin Peteman
J. C. Driskell
Herschell Brewer
Melba Gaultney
Helms Appointed Warden in Taylor County
Mr. J. F. Helms took charge of the convict system on Aug. first to succeed Marvin Brewer who resigned. Helms brings years of experience supervising road work and handling convicts in Marion Sumter and other counties. He comes highly recommended and has won many friends among the people.
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Herald
Helms
Brewer
J. F. Helms
Taylor County
Marvin Brewer
Marion
Sumter
Singing Convention Committee Appoints Arrangements Team
The committee on arrangements for entertainment of visitors at the county singing convention includes H. P. Wallace C. S. Cox B. T. Slade J. J. Windham J. L. Burt Dr Eli Garrett J. T. Childs A. H. Riley John Braddy R. H. Brown M. R. Cameron M. R. Williamson C. E. Benns J. T. Adams N. B. Hammock Oscar Dreizin A. F. Davis I. F. Peebles J. E. Trussell Dr. Porter M. T. Chapman and C. M Bartlett.
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Herald Files
H. P. Wallace
C. S. Cox
B. T. Slade
J. J. Windham
J. L. Burt
Eli Garrett
J. T. Childs
A. H. Riley
John Braddy
R. H. Brown
M. R. Cameron
M. R. Williamson
C. E. Benns
J. T. Adams
N. B. Hammock
Oscar Dreizin
A. F. Davis
I. F. Peebles
J. E. Trussell
Dr. Porter
M. T. Chapman
C.M Bartlett
Delegates to Democratic Convention Elected by Committee
The co executive committee was reelected with Rev. J. T. Adams as chairman. They elected delegates to the third convention in Macon with W. B. Steed and Homer Beeland as delegates and J. J. Windham and H. H. Aultman as alternates.
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Herald
J. T. Adams
Macon
W. B. Steed
Homer Beeland
J. J. Windham
H. H. Aultman
Major J R Brooke Charged With Murder Of Wife
Maj Jno R Brooke a 45 year old infantry tactical instructor at Fort Benning Ga is charged with murdering his wife Elizabeth Brooke mother of three. FBI agents and military officers conducted a five day probe at the Brooke home finding bloodstains and a suspected weapon a No 1 iron golf club. Brooke was arraigned in Columbus before U S Commissioner N A Brown and later to face further proceedings.
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Jno. R. Brouxs
Husky
Jeday
Elizabeth
J. W. Vincent
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U. S
N. A. Brown
Columbus
Asa L. Singlewan
Brooks
G. W. Walker
Walker
Brown
F. B
Ft. Sereven
Savannah
Major Brooke
Brooke
C. W. Thomas
Harvard Law School
Meanwhie
Col
Wm. Brooke
San Antonio
Texas
Mas. Brooke
St. Benning Military School
Broke
Elizabeth Gehard
Fond du Lac
Wis
Charles Anderson Elevated in Corps Near Millen Ga
Charles E. Anderson has been appointed a lieutenant in the United States Naval Reserve by President Roosevelt. A Navy Academy graduate, he is the son of Judge A. S. Anderson and Mrs. Anderson. His brother William L. Anderson, a Navy lieutenant, is home on vacation and recently returned from Hawaii. He will soon be transferred to New London, Connecticut, to serve as an infantry school instructor.
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Millen
Charles E. Anderson
Roosevelt
United States Naval Reserve
Navy Academy
Annapolis
A. S. Anderson
Anderson
Peorey
Wm. L. Anderson
United States Navy
Hawaii
New London
Twiggs Farmers Get Soil Checks for 1937 Totaling $14,450
Jeffersonville Ga June 14 Soil conservation checks totaling 14 450 for Twiggs county farmers have been received by County Agent Milledge White. About 350 farmers will participate though around 500 signed up with a few over planted and forfeiting payments. Additional checks over 5 000 are expected. In 1936 about 20 000 was paid and 904 farmers had signed up for 1938 program.
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Jeffersonville
Twiggs County
Milledge White
Twiggs
White
Steed Seeks State Senate Seat in 28th District
W. Be Steed announces for State Senator from the 28th Senatorial District, seeking Democratic primary support. He frames a platform against overbearing state government, high taxes, and costly offices, pledging faithful, devoted service to voters if elected.
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Taylor County
W. BE. Steed
Taunton announces candidacy for Twenty third Senatorial District
Dudley Taunton declares as a candidate for State Senator from Paylor County in the Twenty third Senatorial District under the Democratic primary on September 14. He pledges to work to be a good senator and asks for voters and supporters to honor his campaign pledges.
Candidate for State Senator in Twenty third District
To the People of Taylor County I announce my candidacy for State Senator from the Twenty third Senatorial District subject to the Democratic Primary on September 14 I seek your vote and influence in my behalf Cc B Marshall
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Paylor County
Dudley
Taunton
Taylor County
Cc. B
Marshall
Friends of J. W. Edwards announce J W Edwards for Georgia House
The Friends of J W Edwards announce Julian W sf. watas Sr as a Democratic candidate for Representative in the Georgia General Assembly in the upcoming Sept 14 primary. They cite his business experience and local knowledge as helpful for two years in public service and ask voters for cooperation and support.
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Taylor County
Julian W. Sf. Watas
General Assembly of Georgia
J. W. Edwards
Taylor County Candidate Announces GA House Run
To the voters of Taylor County a candidate for Representative from Taylor County in the Georgia General Assembly announces candidacy subject to the Democratic primary on September 14. The pledge is to work for the county's best interests and seek voters' support.
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Taylor County
General Assembly of
Georgia
CCC to Recruit 80 000 to 85 000 Men in July
Washington reports the CCC plans to recruit between 80 000 and 85 000 men during the first 20 days of July. Director Robert Fechner said this would raise total enrollment to 300 000, the authorized maximum strength.
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Washington
CCC
Robert Fechner
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Jim) Hunter
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