Georgia Towns Welcome First Cotton Bloom As Weather Warms
Georgia reports the first cotton bloom appearing in several counties as the State experiences a warm spell. The week brought diverse news from Richland to Thomaston with deaths, court actions, crop damages from hail in Jones County, and updates on local officials and railroads. Notable items include a fatal car wreck near Athens involving gubernatorial candidate John S Kelley, a fire at a boys dormitory in Barnesville, and the Atlanta emergency relief fund nearing exhaustion at $21,000 in debt.
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Georgia
Jones County
New York
Thomas Court Clerk Dipped After Victory Suffers Fractured Rib
Thomasville Ga June 7 An old Thomas county custom of dipping successful candidates in a public pool led to a broken rib for J F Singletary clerk of the court After election winners are ducked in a pool on the courthouse lawn Singletary who was renominated without opposition entered fully clothed after a light struggle Thursday he felt pain and found a fractured rib.
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Thomasville
Thomas County
J. F. Singletary
Singletary
Two youths arrested in slaying in Harris county
Columbus Ga June 22 One youth is dead and two brothers under 20 face murder trials after a dispute over a still led to the shooting. Carl Storey is jailed in Harris county charged with murder. The dead youth is Plug Blackmon fatally shot Sunday night by Herbert Storey who surrendered to Sheriff Spence.
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Columbus
Harris County
Carl Storey
Hamilton
Wm. Spence
Plug” Blackmon
Bank Checks Taxed Two Cents Each Under New Law
A new federal bill, now in effect, imposes a two cent tax on every check draft or order drawn on a bank and paid by the signers. Banks must report monthly receipts and remit a per instrument tax to the Internal Revenue Service. The law also covers safety deposit box rents and requires exact forms and indemnities for collectors.
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Congress
Department of Internal Revenue
United States
Baltimore
Georgia Leaders Clash Over Government Costs and War Debt
In remarks during a tight congress session, a Georgia official defends wartime measures and federal expenditures while challenging Governor Russell's critique of state costs. He promises a high minded campaign and plans to address the governor's address in Georgia after adjournment, outlining comparisons between federal and state spending.
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Georgia
Senate
House
Raneraily
Congress
Fes
Ard
Play to Be Given at Roberta by Local Talent
Roberta Georgia June 18 Penyod a four act play will be presented by local talent at Roberta at an early date. The play will be given under the auspices of the Woman's Missionary society of the Baptist church and directed by Miss Mary Bramblett Dent who has just completed two years study in oratory at Brenau.
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Roberta
Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Mary Bramblett Dent
Brenau
Whitfield Named to U S Good Roads Board
J Whitfield Pulaski county road commissioner receives appointment as director of the U S Good Roads enunciation from Georgia, signaling recognition by state officials and national road interests.
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J. Whitfield
Pulaski County
The
U. S. Good Roads Enunciation
State of
Georgia
Bible History of Abraham and Early Patriarchs
A detailed reminiscence of biblical origins detailing Ur of the Chaldees Terah and his sons Abraham and Haran, the call to Canaan, journeys with Sarai later renamed Sarah, Hagar and Ishmael, the near sacrifice of Isaac, Rebecca, and the later wells of Isaac including the split with Esau and Jacob. It notes Sodom and Lot, the four Eastern kings, and lineage toward the Messiah.
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Adam
Eve
Noah
Shireay
Terah
Abram
Nabor
Haran
Abraham
Caanan
Lot
Sarai
Hagar
Canaan
Sechem
God
Bethel
Jehovah
Beersheba
Egypt
Pharaoh
Canan
Jordan River
Dead Sea
Sodom
Hebron
Sarah Abraham
Caaaan
Sarah
Ishmael
Isaac
Iyhey
Beershea
Rebekah
Abemelech
Jacob
Esau
Jacob and Esau Narrative From Genesis Tale
A compact recounting of Jacob and Esau featuring Esau trading his birthright for beans, Jacob deceiving Isaac with Rebekah’s help, Jacob fleeing to avoid Esau’s wrath, marriages to Leah and Rachel, fourteen years of labor, Rachel’s death, Joseph’s enslavement and rise to power in Egypt, and the eventual reunion in famine times. The story follows divine encounters at Bethel, an angelic confrontation at Peniel, and the brothers’ journey to Goshen.
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Jacob
Esau
Heyu
Isaac
Rebeckah
Rebekah
Luz
Earth
Heaven
Jehovah
Haran
Rachel
Laban
Leah
Bethel
Girard
Nile
Mahanaim
Fran
Angel of God
Penjel
Jabbok
Casnan
Rethel
Beniamine
Jsceph
Joseph
Joxeph
Pharoah
Reyat
Lawyers Endorse Cargill for Third Georgia District
A Columbus bar group of fifty two lawyers signed a formal endorsement for Hon. J. Ralston Cargill of Muscogee County for the U S Congress Third District. The letter asserts Cargill is eminently fit to hold the office due to his experience in matters vital to local interests and signals solid home support for his candidacy.
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Cargill
Columbus
Muscogee County
J. Ralston Cargill
Murtcogee County
Georgia
G. ¥. Tigner
FU. Garrard
Frank U. Garrard, Jr
MR Bray
Castellow Declares Candidacy for Third Georgia District
B T Castellow announces his candidacy for the Third Congressional District seat in Georgia, a post long held by Chas R Crisp who is relinquishing the office. He aims to meet as many citizens as possible and to seek support in the Democratic Primary on September 14, 1932.
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Georgia
Chas
R. Crisp
Castellow
Georgia Third District Congress Candidate Announces Candidacy
A Georgia resident announces candidacy for Congress from the Third District subject to the Democratic Primary. The speaker seeks support from friends and fellow citizens.
Georgia Candidate Announces Bid for Third District Seat
To the Citizens of the Third Congressional District of Georgia I announce my candidacy to succeed Hon. Chas. R. Crisp who retires I was with F. B. Lewis in Congress and offer experience in parliamentary law and national legislation I have served in the House and Senate of Georgia and know farming mercantile labor needs This announcement is subject to the Democratic Primary on September 14.
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Third Congressional District
Georgia
Third
Chas. R. Crisp
House
Senate
Foy Announces Candidacy for Taylor County Representative
C W Foy declares his bid for Taylor County representative in the next Georgia General Assembly session under Democratic Party rules. He thanks voters for their consideration and signs respectfully.
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Taylor County
General Agents of
Georgia
Democratic Party
C. W. Foy
Representative J T Childs Seeks Re election in Taylor County Georgia
A candidate notice from J T Childs announces re election plans for the Georgia General Assembly representing Taylor County. He asks voters to support him in the Democratic primary on September 14 1982 and expresses appreciation for past support.
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Taylor County
General Assembly of
Georgia
Septeber
J. T, Childs
Solicitor General Jones Perryman Seeks Re election
Perryman announces renomination for Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit subject to the Democrat primary on September 1932. He thanks the poor for their support and influence.
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Chattahooche Circuit
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
Rimary
Jones Perryman
Solicitor General Candidate Seeks Support for Chattahoochee
A candidate for Solicitor General in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit appeals to citizens for support ahead of the September 14, 1982 Democratic primary. BG Aliathue signs the appeal.
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Chattahoochee Circuit
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
McLaughlin Seeks Re election To Taylor County Superior Court
Judge C F McLaughlin announces candidacy for re election to the Taylor County Superior Court. He states he has eight years of service, no opposition, and gratitude for the public’s confidence, promising to continue diligent service in the public interests.
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Taylor County
Superior Court
C.F. McLaughlin
Scarborough and Hatcher Lead Local Figures in Record
Thomas H Scarborough J Madden Shans and J J Madden Hatcher are listed among local notable names alongside Ernest Britton B Hatcher M Flour noy and Pauline M Lama, indicating a society or community roll call highlighting residents and possible honorees.
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Scarborough
Thomas H. Shans
J. Madden Hatcher
Ernest
Britton
B. Hatcher
TI. M. Flournoy
R. Pauline M. Lama
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Richland
Ad Ser Nap
Almoni
Warrenton, Ga
Nell Prance
3. M. Prance
Americas Normal College
Macon
John S Kelley
Athens
Elberton
Metres Industrial College
Barnesvill
Atlanta Emergency Relief Organization
Sam W. Wilkes
Atlanta
Eat Point
Waa
L. L. Butts
Upson County
Thomaston
J. W. Hodge
Henderson
Thurst
Georgia Baptist Hospital
L. G. Hardman
Valdosta
Shorter College
Thos
Henry Grady
Columbus Yesteray
S. H. Whatley
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Washington
S. H. Morse
Thomsville
F. F. Putney
Albany
American Legion
War Department
Gutzon Borglum
Stone Mountain Memorial
Borglum
Jas. L. Key
Richard’ . Russell
E. H
Pat) Griffin
Bainbridge
J. M. Simmons
Elberta Crate Company
Decatur County
W. W. McMillan
Wa Ogletree
J. McLendon
J. E. Hudgon
Marshallville
John Crowder
Dalton
Crowder
Leopold Schepp Foundation
Schepp
C. H. Yancey
G. R. White
Yancey
Mr. White
Knight Wainwright
Clarence Batten
Satillaiver
County Board of Education
Pulaski Bourg
Fort Valley
Ft.Valley
J. M. Richardson
J. M. Richardson, Jr
Washington, D. C
Richardson
Florida
Alabama
South Carolina
Unitedates
Wm. J. Hamilton
Grady Hospital
Mr. Hamilton
Walter Wallace Hughes
Me Y. Knight
G. ©. Moon
Fulton County
Grand Jury
Albert J. Little
State Court of Appeals
O. H. 8. Bloodworth
Russell
Judge Bloodworth
John Guerry
Montexsuma
L. P. Goodrich
Griffin
J. D. Bradwell Athens
Tom Wisdom
State Auditor of
Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers
Richmond
Wisdom
Ed Martin
Pennsylvania
National Association
Faye
Arawsa Ny
A. Bray
Hubert Cathoun
R. ND. Flynt
L. M. Arnold
An Terry, ii
D . Gaggstatter
Solicitor General
Solicitor-General
Aliathue
Superior Cours
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