Phenix City Nominee Patterson Shot To Death
Albert L. Patterson, winner of Alabama Democratic nomination for attorney general on an anti-vice platform, was shot to death in Phenix City. He sat in his car in an alley by his offices when the attack occurred. he died en route to Cobb Memorial hospital. The murder prompted state patrol deployment and a threat-haunted response as authorities investigated the close range shooting and its possible motives. Patterson had long fought racketeering in Phenix City with the Russell County Betterment Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phenix City
Ala
Albert L. Patterson
Alabama
Pat M. Daniel
Patterson
Cobb Memorial Hospital
Russell County Betterment Association
Pheix City
C. M. Knowles
Hospital Chhieff
John Patterson
Knowles
Daniel
Montgomery
Persons
J. W. Brassell
Brassell
Open Letter From Georgia Politician Garland Byrd
Garland T Byrd thanks supporters for electing him to the Georgia House of Representatives and to campaign for Commissioner of Agriculture. He expresses gratitude for campaign funds and personal blessings including his wife and child, praising friends as a divine gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia House of Representatives
Garland T. Byrd
Alandingham and Gill Suffer Heavy Loss in Ellaville Lumber Fire
A blaze at Schley County Lumber Co. yards in Ellaville destroyed about 2.5 million board feet of lumber with $75,000 in damages. Firefighters from Americus Ellaville Buena Vista and local units saved 500,000 feet and prevented spread to nearby homes and the public works camp. Owners W H Van Landingham and Paul Gill, prominent local figures, expressed sympathy as the cause was traced to sparks on shavings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gill
Butler
A. J. Gill
Mr. Gill
W. H. Vanlandingham
Citizens State Bank
Ellaville
Schley County Lumber Co
Americus
Buena Vista
Marion County Forestry Unit
Schley County Forestry Unit
Schley County Public Works Camp
Mrs Jewel Anthony of Mauk Dies After Stroke
Mrs Jewel W Anthony 49 of Mauk died after a stroke at Montgomery hospital. Born December 1 1904 in Marion county she moved to Mauk twenty years ago and was a Moore Chapel Baptist member widow of E V Anthony. Survived by son Enauker Sports Writer Ray Anthony and others, funeral at Moore's Chapel with Rev B E Williams and Rev W R Lumpkin. Active pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Jewel
W' Anthony
Mauk
Enauker
Ray Anthony
Montgomery Hospital
Moore’s Chapel Baptist Church
B. E. Williams
W. R. Lumpkin
Marion County
Anthony
Columbia
S. C
W. W. Revell
Plains
Sarah Welch
Atlanta
Anne Troy Anthony
J. C. O’pry
L.S. Wall
E. H. Anthony
N. M. Anthony
Minister Gardner Resigns From Reynolds Baptist Church
Rev. Robert G. Gardner, longtime Reynolds Baptist Church minister for 44 years, announces resignation effective Sept. 13. He will enroll at Duke University Durham NC to pursue a PhD in religion and serve as graduate assistant to the Duke Divinity School professor of preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gardner
Baptist Church
Robert G. Gardner
Reynolds Baptist Church
Duke University
Durham
N. C
Duke Divinity School
Revival at Taylor Mill Baptist Church Opens Monday Evening
Revival at Taylor Mill Baptist Church begins Monday evening at 8 o'clock with evangelist Rev. Locke of Spartanburg South Carolina. He is described as a full blooded Cherokee Indian and an old fashioned gospel preacher. Everyone is invited to attend and join in the revival led by Pastor Rev. Cooper Locke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Mill Baptist Church
Lock-ee
Spartanburg
N. C
Lock’ee
Cooper Locke
Five Local Boys Involved In Auto Accident Sat Night
Five local boys were in a highway accident Saturday evening on Butler Columbus road. Lewis and Lester Bone and Milton Bone, sons of Mr and Mrs Hugh Bone, were injured. three listed as seriously hurt, two released after treatment. Marshall Scott and Clifford Jones also involved but not seriously injured. Hi Neighbor Day plans revised. Columbus committee to visit Taylor County on Wednesday with tours and barbecue tickets $1.00 due by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis and
Lester Bone
Milton Bone
Hugh Bone
Sams _ hospital
Reynolds
Columbus
Taylor County
Howard Methodist Church
Howard
Butler
Crowell Community Center
Reynolds Gold
Flint Electric Corporation
Pebble
Taylor
Walter Wainwright
Clifford Adams
R. C. Swearingen
W. H. Elliston
Charles Benns
Two Butler Families to Resettle in Irwinton
Arwinton will adopt two prominent Butler families for the coming year. Rev. Billy Childres, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Childres, was appointed by the South Georgia Methodist Conference to serve Irwinton Methodist Circuit, moving from the Tattnal Circuit. D. S. Compton, Butler High School principal, becomes Wilkinson County High School principal in Irwinton, with Covington and family planning August move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Irwinton
Billy Childres
William Childres
South Georgia Methodist Conference
Wilkinson County High School
Covington
Edwards announces candidacy for Georgia House seat
Julian W. Edwards of Butler announces he will run for Representative in the Georgia General Assembly in the Democratic Primary on September 8 1954. He cites past service in the state legislature during 1939-40 41-42 and 43-44 and pledges fair treatment and benefits through state legislation and personal effort. He plans to meet voters this summer and asks for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
General Assembly of
Georgia
Julian W. Edwards
Butler, Ga
Union Methodist Church Announces First Conference Year Service
The first service for the new Conference year is set for 11 30 am Sunday at Union Methodist Church. The pastor will deliver the message at each service and members are urged to attend and bring a friend to help start the year strong. See you in church Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Methodist Church
Ellaville Man Receives Georgia Tech Chemical Engineering Degree
Ellaville, Ga. Thomas W. Wilson son of Dr and Mrs T W Wilson of Ellaville earned a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the Georgia School of Technology in Atlanta. He completed ROTC training, earned a second lieutenant commission in the Army Reserves, joins the American Chemical Society and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and will start work with Universal Oil Products Co in Chicago on June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellaville
Thomas W. Wilson
T. W. Wilson
Monday
School of Tech
Atlanta
Wilson
R.O. T.C
Army
American Chemical Society
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Universal Oil Products Co
Chicago
Application for New Grower Wheat Allotment Due June 30
Farmers with land that had no wheat seeded for grain during 1952 to 1954 may apply for a 1955 wheat acreage allotment. Applications must be written to the county ASC committee by June 30. Blank forms are available at the County ASC office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Sealy
Taylor County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
ASC
Fish Supper at Moore's Store to Aid Turner's Chapel Fund
A fish supper will be held Saturday July 3 at Sam Moore's Store. Supper starts at 7 p m with plates priced at 1 00 each. Proceeds benefit the Building Fund of Turner's Chapel church, sponsored by the Women's Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Moore
Turner's Chapel Church
Women’s Auxiliary
Crowell Georgia earns fine rating in community program
The Progressive Farmer’s July issue highlights Crowell, Taylor County Georgia, for its four year progress in the Chattahoochee Valley Community Improvement Program. Residents consolidated with Reynolds, rebuilt the school center, expanded a PTA, funded sports, beautified homes, and remodeled the church boosting attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Carmichael
Crowell
Chattahoochee Valley
Taylor County
Georgia
Alabama
Reynolds
Crowell |Pta
PTA
Crowjell School
Tarbutton to retire as Central of Georgia president
Ben J Tarbutton president of the Central of Georgia Railway will retire after July 16 following the board of directors quarterly meeting. He will stay on as an executive committee member and director. The retirement was announced at a dinner in Savannah attended by about 200 people including Gov Herman Talmadge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Ben J. Tarbutton
Central of Georgia Railway
Tarburton
The
Central
Herman Talmadge
H. W. Jenkins
Savannah Morning News
B. D. Murphey
Atlanta
A. W. Ledbetter
Rome
Georgia
Byrd Seeks Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture at Rally
Garland Byrd 31, Reynolds native and former state official, launched his campaign for Georgia Agriculture Commissioner before about 500 supporters. He presented a $350 qualification fee and highlighted Taylor County farming strengths while detailing his rural reform program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Paul Trawick
Ledger-Enquirer
Columbus
Taylor County
Talmadge
Georgia
Garland T. Byrd
Julian Edwards
State
Democratic Executive Committee
George Stewart
Georgia Democratic Executive Committee
Taylor
Byrd
Georgia Citizens Council
Lovejoy
State Department of Veterans Service
Billy Barrett
E. H. Joiner
Woodfin Hinton
Gloria Whatley
Clifton Murphy
Crawford County
Homer McGee
Roberta
Hamp Stevens
Marion County
Sonny Duncan
Buena Vista
Pete Wheeler
Mack Miller
Butler
Walter Wainwright
H. S. Gates
H. L. Russell
Crowell
Arnall
Gene Talmadge
General Assembly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Avgpaue
I A
Albert
Alandingham
Counity
W. H. van Landingham
Jewel Anthony
Tayor Mill Baptist Church
Columbus Group
Columbus County
Arwinton
Hoke Hatcher
Ga. Tech
Moore's Store
Staylor
Ben Tarbutton
Central Railroad
Friends of State
Garland Byrd
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!