Jute convention planned for Valdosta July 22 23
Our May meetings are over and the Georgia Rural Letter Carriers column notes a full attendance is expected for the jute convention in Valdosta on July 22 23. Plans include theater, Twin Lakes trip, swimming, boating, dancing, a band concert and an annual banquet with a watermelon cutting. The piece also reports membership progress, urges enrollment, and mentions recent carrier transfers and the mutual benefit certificates program.
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Valdosta
Georgia
Kieth
Twin Lakes
Congress
Brother Brown
Chas
Heanaat
Stillmore
D. R
W. W. Wyrer
Hitch Herndon Engagement of Florence Hitch
Mr and Mrs Frank W Hitch of Fitzgerald announce the engagement of Florence Hazel Hitch of Walker Park to Elise R Herndon of Pavo. The marriage is planned for an early date.
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Frank W. Hitch
Fitzgerald
Florence Hazel
Walker Park
Elise R. Herndon
Pavo
Swearengen-Noble couple wed in May ceremony
Mr and Mrs Everette Swearengen of Vienna announce the marriage of their daughter Lucy Winifred to Mr Bennett Arthur Nobre on Thursday May 6. The families’ friends are invited to extend best wishes to the couple. Brother Itch rural carrier at Fitzgerald and Brother Swearengen at Vienna are noted in congratulations.
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Everette Swearenglen
Vienna
Lucy Winifred
Bennett Arthur Nobre
Itch
Fitzgerald
Brother Swearengen
Deaths of Williamson area carriers noted in memorial
Obituary notice reports the deaths of A P Dickinson 65 a retired Williamson rural carrier who died January 8 1935 after cancer battle. Also Chas H Jones 63 Soperton rural carrier died May 9 after a stroke. Jones taught school, belonged to Soperton Baptist church, and was survived by his widow and daughter Mrs Alton Rowe. Fraternally L M Williams Soperton.
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B.h.shiver
Williamson
A. P. Dickinson
Williamso
L. M. Williams
Treutlen County
Chas H Jones
Soperton
Wall
C. H. Jones
Alton Rowe
Sixth District Convention Opens in Macon at Hotel Lanier
The rural carriers of the Sixth District met in Macon on May 30 at the Hotel Lanier for their annual convention. At 10 30 a m the auxiliary met in joint session with a program. Rev A C Forrester of Macon offered the invocation and the group was welcomed by Inc L Mortis of the Chamber of Commerce and W T Anderson, editor of the Macon Telegraph. J W Riley of Milledgeville delivered the address of welcome for the carriers and Mrs J in behalf of D Rogers of Sandersville in behalf of the Ladies Auxiliary. Charlton Mobley of Atlanta H H Hudson post office inspector Macon and P T Anderson Macon postmaster and business manager of the Macon News and Telegraph spoke. The joint session featured a program of entertainment including vocal solos by Mrs and other performers.
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Hotel Lanier
Macon
Auxiliary
America
Telegraph
J. W. Riley
Milledgeville
D. Rogers
Sandersville
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Charlton Mobley
Atlanta
H. H. Hudson
P. T. Anderson
Macon News
Macon Telegraph
Erosion Survey Details Georgia Land Loss and Meetings
County Agent G C Daniel reports that 69 percent of Georgia farm land is eroding with 20 million acres affected and 231,961 destroyed. Large erosion in North Georgia. Demonstrations near Athens and Americus invite farmers and home demonstration workers to attend a five dollar meeting in Athens August 12 13 14 15 with vesper services demonstrations lectures tours and entertainment.
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Georgia
Soil Erosion Service
North Georgia
Athens
Piedmont
Americus
Coastal Plain
Farm Women to Meet at Athens August 12-17
The eleventh annual farm woman's short course in agriculture and home economics will be held at the College of Agriculture Aug 12-17 in connection with Farm and Home Week. Miss Lurline Collier state home demonstration agent announced. Features include the annual session of cil and the first homecoming of former participants.
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Miss Collier
Athens
College of Agriculture
Lurline Collier
State Home
State Home Demonstration Council
Macon hosts annual association meeting and officer elections
In Macon the annual business session heard officer reports, elected Jno W Riley of Milledgeville as president, KE Crawford as vice president, and D R Persons of Monticello as secretary treasurer. Riley named principal delegate to the state convention and delegate to the national. A luncheon at Hotel Lanier honored carriers and families, with reports from committees adopted and Macon chosen for next year’s meeting.
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Monticello
Jno
Memorial Committee
Macon
Agricultural adjustments boost industrial shipments in Southeast
A study by the Agricultural Adjustment Administration shows Southeastern farmers and firms received about 43 percent more industrial and commercial commodities in the first year of recovery programs than in the prior year. Cash income in the 10 states rose 59.9 percent, with significant gains across steel, machinery, electrical and refrigerating equipment, road and boiler parts, and various engines and tools. The full shipment study tracked 28 increases and 3 decreases across 31 items.
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The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Favorable Growing Conditions Across State Report
Statewide agricultural brief notes favorable growing conditions due to ample rainfall and mild temperatures. Farmers report steady emergence, healthy crop stands, and expectations of solid yields, with caution advised for localized dry pockets and pest pressures in certain regions.
Cotton and crops report strong start with insect threat
Drifting drought and heavy rains affect small areas yet major crops cotton corn tobacco and grains show excellent progress. Cotton faces boll weevil pressure prompting calcium arsenate use while tobacco curing begins early with best prospects since establishment. Green corn vegetables move with good prices and fruit movement rises.
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Agricultural Extension Service
North
Georgia
Questions and Answers on Cotton Processing Tax and Substitutes
A government Q and A explains that during 1933-34 rayon silk and wool use fell more than cotton, and the processing tax allows the Secretary to curb substitutes like jute and paper. It notes that the tax can be suspended for low-value cotton uses such as large bags, and compares cotton cloth imports with domestic production, citing 30 million square yards in 1932 and rising figures through 1934.
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United States
Wallace
U. S. Treasury
Treasury
U. S. Department of Agriculture
AAA
Secretary of Agriculture
Zeeta Foot Relief Promise Slashes Feet Misery
The copy touts Zeeta as an antiseptic deodorant powder offering 3 minute relief for tormented feet. Apply to feet and into shoes, then time eight minutes to prove effect. if not satisfied, a druggist refunds. Sold widely by druggists and department stores for foot pain perspiration chafing and sunburn protection.
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Zeeta
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Treas
Ellaville, Georgia
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Sayer
W. G. Thornton
Hull
Madison County
Point Teter
C. D. Tolbert
Onnnel
Swearengen
G. C. Daniel
South
Staes
Discovery
Gulf
Fining Co
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