Columbus Delegates to Baptist World Alliance in Toronto
Columbus officers Gay Mias Edwina Wood Mrs. Moffett Flournoy and Dr. Wm. R. Owen will represent First Baptist Church at the Baptist World Alliance session in Toronto June 23 to 30. The alliance meets every five years and has influenced religious freedom and fellowship among Baptists worldwide. Dr. Owen left for Toronto Monday. Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Flournoy depart Wednesday to Birmingham and join an Elliott Tour to Cincinnati before crossing to Toronto.
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Columbus
Edwina Wood
Moffett Flournoy
Wm. R. Owen
First Baptist Church
Baptist World Alliance
Toronto
The
World Alliance
Christian Index
Roumania
Europe
London
Stockholm
United States
Philadelphia
Canada
BE. Y. Mullins
the Theological Seminary
Louisville
Owen
Misa Wood
Thomas escapes gang in Sumter
Americus reports Albert Thomas, known as the "hugger" who terrorized Sumter women, escaped Monday night from Sumter county chain gang. He had been serving 80 years, fled with shackled legs, possibly from a Florida camp, and a posse hunted him through Rock Creek swamp near Cobb and the Crisp-Lee line. authorities say outrages ceased after his arrest and recapture attempts continued as a search intensified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Albert Thomas
Sumter County
Thomas
Florida
Sumter
Cobb
Crisp-Lee-Sumter
Flint River
Rock Creek
List of contributors to M E church building fund past week
Contributors to the M E church building fund over the last week include Walter Suggs at 1.56 dollars, Rev. W E Hightower at 8.00 dollars, and Ben Persons with others listed as Friends. A rummage sale is noted and an advertisement promotes Fly-Tox as a harmless disinfectant for insects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E., Church Building Fund
Walter Suggs
W. E. Hightower
Ben Persons
Prizes Offered by Georgia Cotton Association Contest
The Cotton Manufacturers Association of Georgia offers 1000 dollars in cash prizes for practical ideas to increase use of cotton yarns and fabrics. First prize 500 dollars, ten prizes of 50 dollars. Open to Georgia residents. Submissions must be on single-sided sheets with name and address, brief but detailed plans. Entries due by August 15 1928. judges include W M McLaurine E T Pickard Louise M Stanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cotton Manufacturers Association of Georgia
W. M. McLaurine
Sec
Treas
American Cotton Mfr
Charlotte
N. C
E.T. Pickard
Bureau of Domestic and Foreign Commerce
U. S
Department of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Louise M Stanley
Bureau of Home Economics
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
D. C
T. M. Forbes
Atlanta Trust Co
Bidg
Atlanta
Cotton Mfrs. Assn. of
Georgia
Dugger Prize Highlighted for Civic Beautification in Florida Town
Fort Meade Florida Leader notes Mr R R Dugger as winner of the Exchange Club beautification prize. Two yard judges praised the Dugger residence for its attractive flowers vines and shrubbery after moving to Old Town two years ago from the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meade
Fla
Roderic Dugger
Exchange Club
A. N. Parker
R. R. Dugger
Judge McLaughlin Seeks Re election for Chattahoochee Circuit
Judge C Frank McLaughlin announces candidacy to re elect as judge of the Chattahoochee Circuit. He highlights a career from farm roots to University of Georgia law graduate and solicitor general, describing an assured active support base across all circuit counties for the September primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Frank McLaughlin
Chattahoochee
McLaughlin
University of Georgia
Columbus
Georgia Leads in Enroll ment at Camp McClellan
Georgia tops seven states in the Fourth Corps area with 811 youths enrolled at the citizens training camp opened at Camp McClellan Als on Saturday. Alabama is second with 257, Mississippi 156, Louisiana 65, Tennessee 18, Florida 2. The camp schedule begins with sunrise drills and expands to daily classes, athletics, and marching. Maj. J H Hester commands the camp with Maj. J F Goodman as executive officer and Col. L W Caffey as post commander. Clemson College Col R O T C unit has 847 students. The program aims to build discipline, patriotism, and citizenship while training first two years for general habits, third year for potential NCOs, and fourth year for reserve officers.
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Camp McClellan
Als
Georgia
Fourth Corps
Citizens
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Tennessee
Florida
J. H. Hester
Twentyesteond
Infantry
J. F. Goodman
2Znd Infantry
L. W. Caffey
C. R. Cole
Clemson College
S C
T C
Ciass
Hester
Fines Assessed in Americus Day Raid Court Cases
Americus June 18 The garage raid on Brooks Gammage ended with a not guilty verdict on maintaining a common nuisance. Gammage was fined 500 dollars and sentenced to four months in Sumter jail for possessing and selling liquor. Jeff Forehand of Montezuma was fined 100 dollars after a guilty verdict for possessing and selling liquor, while Will McGrady received three months for two counts of selling and possessing liquor. Simon Peterson, previously convicted, pleaded guilty on motion, drawing a 150 dollar fine paid by Miss Anna Ragan of Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks Gammage
Gammage
Denvers
Sumter
Jeff Forehand
Will McGrady
Nobn
Deavers
Simon Peterson
R. L. Lesner
Foy Seeks Solicitor Post In Tifton Circuit
R S Foy of Sylvester announced Wednesday his bid to retain the solicitor general seat of the Tifton judicial circuit. He has served since the circuit's organization and faces C W Monk of Sylvester who announced earlier. People in the area favor Foy’s re election. he is a county native with long law practice and is kin to Hon. C W Foy of Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tifton
R. S. Foy
Sylvester
Tifton Judicial Circuit
Foy
Tifton Circuit
C. W. Monk
C. W. Foy
Butler
Prof C R Brown Renewed as Richland Public Schools Superintendent
Prof C R Brown has been reappointed by the Richland Board of Education as superintendent of the Richland school system for another year. A former Butler superintendent, he has served in larger districts, most recently College Park for four years. Mrs Brown will teach and lead the seventh grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. R. Brown
Board of Education
Richland
Prof. Brown
Butler
College Park
Nichland Ils
Brown
Hon
J. T. Childs
Sisters Drown On River Outing Near Thomasville
Miss Nell Gandy, 17, and her 10 year old sister Winnice drowned on the Ochlocknee river near Jones bridge five miles from Thomasville while wading with their mother. The muddy water hid a drop of ten feet or more and the sisters were unable to be revived despite long efforts. They were children of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Gandy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Nell Gandy
Winnice
Ochlocknee
Jones Bridge
Malcolm Gandy
Constitution Suit Sets Price For Atlanta Constitution Sale
In Atlanta on Monday Luke Lea and Rogers Caldwell filed a federal suit to compel sale of the Atlanta Constitution to them for 54 360 88 amid an audit showing about 64 000 fair value. The Howells butler stock remains in escrow with 180 000 in Lea and Caldwell funds. The case proceeds as a judge may fix a fair price. In Butler the council voted to issue 25 000 in water bonds for city improvements and fire protection after a near unanimous election. Bonds bear 5 1 2 percent interest and sale will follow validation. Legal questions arise on bond legality and tax provisions to secure principal and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Luke Lea
Rogers Caldwell
Nashville
Federal District Court
Atlanta Constitution
Clark Howell
Albert Howell, Jr
Clark Howell, Jr
Constitution
Lea
Caldwell
Constitution Publishing Company
Messra Howell
Citizens and Southern Nationa Bank
Constitution Common
The
Howells
Lea and
Butler
G M Napier Seeks Re election In Democratic Primary
Atlanta June 16 Geo M Napier prominent Georgia figure and attorney general since 1921 announced Saturday for re election to that office subject to the Democratic primary on Sept 12 Napier a DeKalb county resident spent much of youth in Walker county and has long been a leading member of the Georgia bar He served seven years as solicitor general of the Stone Mountain circuit and was once mentioned for the state court of appeals He is widely known in fraternal and religious circles and is a sought after public speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Geo. M. Napier
Georgia
Napier
DeKalb County
Walker County
Stone Mountain Circuit Superior Court
State Court of Appeals
Happy Bob Anglia Ragtime Opera to Visit Saturday Night
A ten member high class entertainment troupe, the Happy Bob Anglia Ragtime Opera and Family Concert, performs under canvas this Saturday night. Officials and the public in cities they've visited highly praise the show and promise good value for money.
Notice to Tax Payers Under 1928 Revenue Act
The 1928 Revenue Act signed May 28 1928 reduces the class 3 special tax under the Harrison Narcotic Law for retail drug business from 6.00 to 8.00 per annum effective July 1 1928. J. T. Rose Collector.
Butler Dramatic Club Readies Ghost Bird Mystery Comedy
The Butler Dramatic Club held the first rehearsal of The Ghost Bird at the school auditorium. Miss Margaret Benns, staging the production, praised the initial cast. Roles are not yet assigned as cast members explore suitable lines of work, with final assignments to come after further rehearsals. The club plans to donate two percent of proceeds to the local athletic club.
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Butler Dramatic Club
Margaret Benns
Also Mentioned on This Page
R . R. Dugger
Judge McLaughlin
Athi
Fess
Solicitors Post
C. R. Brown
G. M. Napier
J. T. Rose
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