Rites Held Sunday for Judge Rainey at Dawson Home
In Dawson Georgia memorial rites were held Sunday at 4 p m at the Methodist church for Judge Eugene Leigh Rainey 72 longtime Georgia editor and Prison Commission chairman since 1928 after a life serving Daw son Terrell County and the state He died after returning from Columbus where the commission investigated a prisoner beating Surviving are his widow a daughter Mrs Brady Skelton of Atlanta four sons and two grandchildren The community mourns a trusted leader and public servant formerly of Perry born 1863 in Georgia and a City Council member and education board chair in Terrell County The Georgia Press Association and state officials attended the service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Eugene Leigh
Georgia
Methodist
Dawson News
Georgia Press Association
Press Association
J. L. Taylor
Buena Vista
C. J. Culpeppers
Camilla
John Crouch
Leesburg
McKenzie Perry
Montezuma
A. K. McGill
Sylvester
John Green Herring
Titton
C. M.methvin
Vienna
Judge Rainey
Columbus
Wmmission
Perry
Dawwn
Prison Commission
Brady Skelton
Atlanta
Clement E. Rainey
Georgis
Houston
Terrell
Terrell County
Eugene Rainey
Board of Education
General Assembly
Eugene Leigh Rainey
Dr M D Collins Seeks Reappointment as State Superintendent
Dr M D Collins of Fairburn qualified Tuesday as a candidate to succeed himself in the Georgia state superintendent of public education race. He announced intent to continue leading the department, citing experience and prior reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Collins
Fairburn
Castellow to retire from Third District seat in Georgia
Americus Ga June 19 B T Castellow announces he will not seek re election this year. District committee adopts primary rules with a Sept 9 1986 Georgia primary date and a Oct 16 1986 district convention set for Americus. Hollis Fort and Stephen Pace remain as candidates. Charles Crisp thanked voters. Condolences sent to Mrs E L Rainey.
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Americus
Castellow
Cuthbert
Third District
C. E. Benns
Butler
J. A
Castellon
Hollis Fort
Stephen Pace
Charles R. Crisp
E. L. Rainey
E L. Rainey
State Prison Commission
Dawson News Gages
Wditory
Spor
E. Fk. King
Committee On Rules
T. Hoyt Davis
I. J Lunsford
Allie Peacock
C. M. Methvin
Walter E. Page
E. R. King
Congress
Georgia
Americus Bell
Democratic Party
Aws
Democratic Executive Committee
House of Representatives
Third Congressional District
Golf and Tennis Contests In Progress At Reynolds
The Reynolds club hosts a week long golf championship and a tennis championship both nearing conclusion on July 2. Qualifying rounds crowned F. L. Ruffin and Mrs. S. H. Bryan as top players among men and women. Pairings for three flights feature local competitors with finals and prizes to follow. Attendance at the barbecue after prize ceremonies is limited to members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
F. L. Ruffin
H. Bryan
T. L. Ruffin
A. Griffith C
B. Marshall
L. Coolik Sammy
Cool
B W, Hinton
E. P. Hodges
H. C. Bond
V. L. Carter
M. J. Wood
J. H. Brewer
J. S. Helms
A. Whatley
Wooann Hinton
Osgood Young
Pat Hodges
J. N. Sheu
Nev
H.F. Jelka
L. Bazemore
Daniel
S. H. Bryan
B. W. Hinton
Ed Musslewhite
E. , Hodges
H. Griffith
A. G. Hicks
Blanche Marshall
C. E, Whatley
J. H. Neisler
Dan l
J. N. Shell
Marion Hodges
James Shell
A. V. Brewer
Memrs
Civil Service Exam Open To Fill Rural Carrier Vacancy At Rupert
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an exam to fill a rural carrier vacancy at Rupert Georgia with testing in Montezuma Applications close July 10 1986 The exam date will be about 16 days after that and admission cards will state the date Salary is 1800 a year on an 80 mile route plus 20 per mile for miles over 30 Equipment maintenance allowances apply Only citizens domiciled in the post office territory for six months prior to closing and meeting Form 1977 requirements may apply Both men and women may enter but sex may be specified in certification requests Forms 1977 and blank applications are available from the vacancy office or the Commission Applications must be filed with the Commission in Washington DC before close of business on the specified date Applicants must bring unmounted photos taken within two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Rupert
Montezuma
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Perry Awarded Columnists Cup For Local Comment
Montezuma Ga June 20 McKenzie Perry youthful editor of The Citizen & Georgian Montezuma was awarded The Atlanta Georgian trophy for publishing the best column of local comment in a weekly newspaper. Dudley Glass presented the trophy. Perry's column Your Neighbors and Mine was chosen by a committee headed by Major Cunningham editor of War Cry Salvation Army publication. The trophy last year went to Beth Williams of The Quitman Free Press. The Columnist Cup is awarded annually to the weekly paper publishing the best local column according to judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
McKenzie Perry
Citizen & Georgian
Atlanta
Dudley Glass
Perry
Major Cunningham
War Cry Salvation Army
Beth Williams
Quitman Free Press
Peach truckers prove profitable new marketing system
In Macon Telegraph Georg e W Smith of Klondike Georgia touts the trucker system for peaches. He says the trucker buys at packing houses pays cash and moves to markets like Florida, replacing the old seasonal, credit dependent route. T W Moxley recalls learning markets in Douglas and praises Louis Vickers for guiding the local market toward success.
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Eugene Anderson
Macon
Geo. W. Smith
Klondike
Hawkinsville
Houston County
T. W. Moxley
Douglas
Florida
Tey
Georgia
Atlanta
Louis Vickers
Coffee County
Col Dudley Taunton Urged For Taylor County Seat
The Herald reports supporters of Col Dudley Taunton urging a bid for the legislature from Taylor County. He is considering the race and will likely announce in a column next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Taunton
Taylor County
Taylor County court session postponed due to crops
Judge McLaughlin issues order postponing the Taylor County Superior Court July term citing crop delays and farmer workload. No court will be held on Monday July 6 with a future date to be announced after crops are laid by. June 23, 1996.
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Superior Court
McLaughlin
Georgia
Taylor County
Taylor Superior Court
Co. F. McLaughlin
Local People Urged To Procure Roosevelt Nominator Tickets
Georgia Senators George and Russell announce counties must exceed quotas for nominator ticket sales to fund the national campaign. Taylor County aims to raise 200 dollars via 100 dollar tickets granting access to a state rally on June 27. Proceeds go to headquarters and contributors named to President Roosevelt at his June 27 acceptance speech.
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George and
Russell
Georgia
Taylor County
Roosevelt
Postoffice Handles Bonus Bonds Here
The Butler post office efficiently distributed the bonus bonds to ex service men with minimal delay. About sixty percent of bonds received were certified and sent to Atlanta for payment, while forty percent remain with recipients. Checks for surrender value are arriving by mail this week, with no significant issues reported.
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Butler Post Office
Post Office
Atlanta
Mrs B A Graham Thomaston Woman Kills Self
Mrs B A Graham of 112 S Street Silvertown killed herself Thursday morning about 7 o'clock by shooting in the breast with a Shela and a fire poker pressing the trigger. Her husband was in the bathroom. Coroners jury verdict says death by her own hands. She was a Martha Mills operative and of cheerful disposition with no known motive or incapacity.
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B. A. Graham
S. Street
S. W
Silvertown
Martha Mills
Friends Shocked by Death of Mrs W A Callaway
Mrs Pearl Adams Callaway died after a brief illness at 1606 Vineville Ave Macon. She was born in Taylor County as Miss Pearl Adams, and survived by her husband W A Callaway three sons Paul Wayne and Max and two daughters Juanita and Mrs Charlie Demitry. She also left three brothers and two sisters and her mother Mrs J H Adams. The body was moved to Shiloh cemetery for funeral and interment attended by a large group of relatives. Pallbearers included Mercer Smith A J Waters Henmen Amos Walter Willin Herbert Sealy and J C Lumpkin.
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W. A. Callaway
Vineville Avenue
Macon
Callaway
Taylor County
Pearl Adams
Mary
John An
Nettie Smith Adams
Weasley
Paul
Wayne Calloway
Max Calloway
Auburn
Ala
Charlie Demitry
Pensacola
Fla
Juanita Calloway
J G. Adams
J. B. Adams
Howard
Guy
L. A. Adams
Butler
J. H. Adams
Shiloh Cemetery
Messrs
Mercer Smith
A. J. Waters
Henmen Amos
Walter Willin
Herbert Sealy
J. C. Lumpkin
Baptist Training Union Meet At Columbus Sunday
The Baptist Training Union holds a summer session meeting in Columbus at 2 30 P M next Sunday. Grady A Lee of Atlanta will deliver the keynote message Reaching the Furtherest Church. New associational officers will be appointed and the encampment at Lake Juniper will be publicized. All Baptist young people are urged to attend alongside Butler church representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Columbus
Butler Baptist
Baptist Training Union
Lake Juniper
Grady A. Lee
Atlanta
Butler Church
Tuberculosis Clinic Planned At Butler In July
The State Board of Health with local physicians will run a tuberculosis clinic in the Butler courthouse on July 8. Residents desiring testing should see their physician or meet the District Supervisor in the County Nurse's office on Saturday June 27 from 9 to 12 a.m. for an appointment with Sara Windham, R.N.
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State Board of Health
Court House
Butler
Sara Windham
R. N
Masquerade Party at Howard Saturday Night
The Howard W. H. D. Club invites the public to a masquerade party on Saturday night June 27 starting at 8.00. Attendees assemble at Mrs. O. Q. Browns home and proceed together. Supper will be served with admission of 25 cents.
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0. Q. Brown
Howard W. H. D. Club
Funeral for Mrs C L Flowers in Oglethorpe
Mrs Anna Greigera of Upson County married to C L Flowers of Ideal died at 64 after a brain hemorrhage last Saturday. Funeral at Bethel church with burial in the family cemetery. Survived by husband C L Flowers and children F F Hardage L C Blackmon W T Brewer A B Brewer J R Bryant N C Birdsong J T C G W and C Flowers.
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F. F. Hardage
L. C. Blackmon
W. T. Childrenm
A. B. Brewer
J. R. Bryant
N. C. Birdsong
J. T
C. Flowers
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Dawson Home
State Capitol
Grand Theatre
MAE West
Klondike Annie
Victor McLaglen
Lota
Bing Crosby
B. T. Castellow
PACE
R. F. C. Carrier
Cup
W. B. Taunton
Thomaston
C. L. Flowers
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