Superior Court Session Deferred To October Term
The Superior Court session, delayed from the April term due to the judge’s illness, will resume in October with a chambers session on the first Monday in August for limited matters. Juries for the October term were drawn and cases with guilty pleas disposed of during a brief session attended by local officials and attorneys.
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Superior Court
McLauglin
C. &. McLaughlin
Sumor
Herald
Man Crazy Romance Sparks Speed and Thrills
A zippy romance tale follows Dorothy choosing a truck driver named Speed over a millionaire and Coutts, delivering action and air of suspense. The June 24 and 26 feature centers on a bold love triangle with daring choices and fast-paced moments.
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Dorothy
Handsome Air
Electric chair for Earl Manchester in Georgia murder case
Earl Manchester, 19, of Rochester Michigan, found guilty of first degree murder by a Macon Superior Court jury. The judge will set the death sentence at 10 am Tuesday. Manchester confessed his motive involved Florida ads and a $1,000 promised by Mrs Powers, with his brother Elmer and the victim’s family present in court.
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Macon, Ga
Earl Manchester
Rochester Mich
Bible Superior Court
H. A. Mathews
Georgia
R. D. Feagen
Manchester
Elmer Manchester
James W. Parks
Hapeville
Florida
Macon
Tampa
Jacksonville
J. C. Powers
Parkes
Powers
Michigan
Postmaster Bazemore Heads to Atlanta for Treatment
Mr. C. G. W. Bazemore, Atlanta local post master, has been in declining health for weeks and left Tuesday for Atlanta to undergo medical examination. Friends wish him a speedy recovery and an early return home.
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CG. W. Bazemore
Atlanta
Campaign to halt Mediterranean fly in Taylor county
Government experts led by R. L. Earnest J. E. Mc Croon and J. A. Airair visit Taylor county to locate any sign of the Mediterranean fly. They praise local cooperation and note no evidence of the pest yet, while urging continued efforts to prevent its arrival.
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R. L. Earnest
J. E. McCroon
J. A. Airair
Georgia
Taylor County
Spalding County Sheriff Found Dead on Roadside
Griffin Georgia June 14 S D Stapleton sheriff of Spalding county for five years was found dead on the roadside in the northern part of the county early Friday morning. A negro farm hand found the body near his car with a cushion nearby. The coroner’s jury ruled death from natural causes after a period of illness.
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Griffin
Masons Hold Convention at Talbotton Tomorrow
Talbotton hosts the first quarterly convention of the Masonic Lodges of Talbot and Taylor counties with two symbolic degrees, lectures, motion pictures, and a barbecue dinner. Grand Master Raymond Daniel of Atlanta is expected to attend and participate. Sessions start at two in the afternoon and eight in the evening.
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Talbotton
Talbot
Taylor Counties
Raymond Daniel
Atlanta
Able Sermons Delivered at Revival by Rev H M Wolfe
The revival at the Baptist church draws large crowds with one daily service. Rev H M Wolfe preaches while a capable choir from Butler enhances the musical program. Wolfe’s Messages are described as inspiring and far reaching, reflecting his strong leadership. The revival continues through next week with invitations to all to attend each service. On Sunday night, Methodist church services will be canceled to permit a union service.
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The
Baptist Church
H. M. Wolfe
Butler
Wolfe
Are You Satisfied With Your Present Condition Mr Farmer
An appeal to Taylor county Georgia farmers argues the area offers top farming potential via rail and road links. It questions lagging yields and taxes, referencing the boll weevil. The remedy proposed is a county agent to lead cooperative marketing, urging readers to petition county commissioners or send a form to secure support.
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Mr. Farmer
Taylor County
Georgia
Butler Herald Letter Supports Farm Agent For Taylor County
A reader urges Commissioners to approve hiring a Farm Agent for another year, believing a competent agent will greatly aid agriculture and county interests. The writer offers full support and willingness to cooperate for a fair trial.
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Butler Herald
Taylor County
Dentist Dr H J Clark Injured In Headon Crash Near Vienna
Cordele Ga June 18 Dr H J Clark recently starting practice in Ashburn and living in Reynolds suffered a fracture of the right leg below the knee when his Ford collided head on with another car just south of Vienna. Clark was aided to Cordele hospital by Bill Swain. The touring driver was treated at Vienna for cuts and bruises. No names given.
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Buick
Cordele Hospital
Vienna
Election School Trustees Holds Stage Today
Voters across Butler Reynolds Crowells Turners Central Wesley Mauk and Rupert districts vote today to fill vacancies on county school boards. In Butler two trustees, H H Riley and W M Brown, face replacement as both men refuse reelection. Voters use various names for successors to Riley and Brown.
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Butler
Reynolds
Crowells
Turners
Central
Wesley
Mauk
Rupert
H. H. Riley
W. M. Brown
Iro
Messrs
Riley and
Brown
Epworth Leaguers Enjoy Banquet at Macon Conference
Epworth Leaguers from the South Georgia Conference gathered in Macon for a week of training and attended a Wesleyan College Conservatory banquet. Rev. L. C Gray spoke on opportunities through the organization. Theo J. McGeechaired the event with Rev J W Lilly and various Savannah performers providing music and readings.
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Macon
Epworth
South Georgia
M. 5
South
Wesleyan College Conservatory
L. C Gray
Cuthbert Methodist Church
Epworth League
Theo J. McGee
Columbus
J.W Lilly
Edna Hall
Savannah
Dorothy Neidlinger
H. E. Comer
Cordele
South Georgia League Assembly
F. Quillian
Wesleyan College
Ed Fain
Pinehurst Methodist Church
Accident Fatal to Reynolds Bank Official Sealy
One of the county's worst accidents in years left H K Sealy cashier for the First National Bank Reynolds injured at the Reynolds Home-Mixture Guano Company plant. He fell twelve to fifteen feet into an open pit during a night check of fertilizer loads. He suffered a broken leg and crushed ankle and remains bedridden for weeks under medical care as friends extend sympathy.
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H. K. Sealy
First National Bank
Reynolds
Sealy
Tle
Presiding Elder to Lead Sunday Services in Columbus
Rev. Leland Moore, presiding elder of the Columbus district, will occupy the Methodist pulpit next Sunday at 11 and lead the business session of the third quarterly conference at 2:30 in the afternoon. His visit draws large, appreciative audiences as one of the South Georgia Conference’s noted ministers. The church extends a cordial invitation and requests all official members to attend the conference.
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Leland Moore
Columbus Assairy
Witom ‘Neon
Mr. Moore
South Georgia
Sheriff Raid Uncovers Large County Whiskey Plant
Sheriff McGuffin and deputies traced a trail Friday night to a major whiskey still about five miles north of Butler. The plant had not operated for days but preparations for an early run were under way. About six gallons of liquor and mash were found and destroyed. one arrest reportedly followed the raid.
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McGuffin
Butler
Miss Sara Windham Recovers in Thomasville
Friends report Miss Sara Windham improving after two weeks of illness while she continues professional nursing work in Thomasville. Her condition followed overtax of strength in several important cases and she has received excellent care from local friends and physicians.
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Sara Windham
Miss Windham
Thomasville
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