Rites Held For Judge Rainey At Dawson Home
Memorial services for Judge Eugene Leigh Rainey 72 longtime Georgia editor and Prison Commission chairman were held at the Dawson Methodist Church. Attendees included state officials and Georgia Press Association escorts from multiple counties. Rainey, born 1863 near Perry, led the Dawson News before serving on the Prison Commission for 28 years. He died the night before after returning from Columbus where commissioners investigated a prisoner beating. Surviving are his widow, a daughter, a son and two grandchildren.
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 Qualifies as Candidate for State Superintendent
Dr M D Collins of Fairburn qualified Tuesday as a candidate to succeed himself as state superintendent of public education. The move signals his continued bid to lead Georgia’s public education system, with officials noting his prior tenure and policy focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Collins
Fairburn
Castellow quits race. district sets primary rules in Americus
Americus Georgia June 19 B T Castellow not seeking reelection in the Third District. The district committee adopted primary rules and set July 4 as closing hour for congressional entries. Hollis Fort and Stephen Pace are the remaining candidates. A district convention is slated for October 16 in Americus.
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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 At Reynolds Spark Interest
The Reynolds club hosts a week long golf championship and a concurrent tennis event with final matches slated for July 2. Qualifying rounds crowned F L Ruffin and Mrs S H Bryan as top players among men and women. Draws list flights and matchups for both sports, followed by prize awards and a members barbecue on club grounds with limited attendance.
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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 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 the test in Montezuma. Applications close July 10 1986. Salary on a standard 80 mile route is 1800 dollars yearly plus 20 dollars per mile beyond 30 miles. Both men and women may apply but sex may be specified. Forms 1977 available from the vacancy office or U S Civil Service Commission. Applications must be filed in Washington D C before the deadline. Applicants must bring unmounted photos at the examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Rupert
Montezuma
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Perry Awarded Columnists' Cup for Best Local Comment
Montezuma Georgia June 20 McKenzie Perry editor of The Citizen and Georgian Montezuma won The Atlanta Georgian trophy for publishing the best column of local comment in a weekly newspaper. Dudley Glass presented the trophy. Perry's Your Neighbors and Mine was chosen by a committee led by Major Cunningham editor of War Cry Salvation Army publication. The Cup is awarded yearly to a weekly paper judged to publish the best column of local comment and gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
McKenzie Perry
Citizen & Georgian
Atlanta
Dudley Glass
Perry
Major Cunningham
War Cry Salvation Army
Beth Williams
Quitman Free Press
New System Marketing Peaches Proves Profitable
In Macon Telegraph Eugene Anderson quotes Klondike mayor Geo W Smith on the new trucker system for peaches. He says truckers buy at packing houses, pay cash, and carry fruit to Florida markets, avoiding old transit risks. T. W. Moxley recalls Douglas market opening and notes growers often misunderstood markets, while praising Louis Vickers’s leadership for a hoped warm-weather peach trade boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 that friends of Col Dudley Taunton urge his run for the legislature from Taylor County. He is weighing the decision with a likely public announcement next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Taunton
Taylor County
Judge McLaughlin postpones Taylor County July term court
In Taylor County Georgia Judge Co. F. McLaughlin postpones the July 6th Taylor Superior Court term citing failing crops and farmer workload. Jurors witnesses and others are told there will be no court on July 6th with a future date to be announced after crops are laid by. Dated June 23, 1996.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Taylor Superior Court
Co. F. McLaughlin
Roosevelt Nominator Tickets Urged for Georgia counties
Senators George and Russell announced Georgia headquarters plan to boost nominator ticket sales for Roosevelt, with Taylor County set to raise 200 dollars. Tickets cost 100 dollars each, granting entry to a statewide rally on June 27, with all proceeds going to campaign headquarters and contributors named to President Roosevelt at his acceptance speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George and
Russell
Georgia
Taylor County
Roosevelt
Lightning Hits Taunton Barn, W.B. Taunton Suffer Heavy Loss
Lightning struck the barn of Mr. W. B. Taunton Thursday, destroying the structure and tools stored there. About 140 bushels of wheat, 250 bushels of corn, and several tons of hay burned. Family on the residence porch watched the roof ripped from the barn, mules saved as flames halted any salvage efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Taunton
Postoffice Handles Bonus Bonds Here
The Butler post office efficiently distributed bonus bonds to ex service men with minimal delays. About sixty percent of bonds were certified and sent to Atlanta for payment, while forty percent remain with recipients as checks for surrender value arrive this week.
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Butler Post Office
Post Office
Atlanta
Graham of Silvertown commits suicide in home
Mrs. B A Graham a resident of 112 S Street South West Silvertown shot herself in bed Thursday at about seven in the morning using a Shela and a fire poker to pull the trigger. Her husband was in the bathroom. The coroners jury ruled death by her own hand. She was described as a cheerful Martha Mills operative 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 W A Callaway died after a brief illness at her residence 1606 Vineville Avenue Macon. Born Pearl Adams she was a long time resident of Taylor County. Survived by husband three sons and two daughters, with services and interment held at Shiloh cemetery, 11 o clock Wednesday, large funeral gathering. Pallbearers named Mercer Smith A J Waters Henmen Amos Walter Willin Herbert Sealy 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 in Columbus Next Sunday
The Baptist Training Union session for Columbus Revival District meets at Butler Baptist Church next Sunday at 2 30 PM. Grady A Lee of Atlanta delivers the keynote, with new associational officers to be appointed and plans for a Lake Juniper encampment. All Baptist young people are urged to attend.
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Baptist Training Union
Columbus
Baptist
Butler Baptist
Lake Juniper
Grady A. Lee
Atlanta
Butler Church
Tuberculosis Clinic Set for Butler July 3rd
The State Board of Health with local physicians will run a tuberculosis clinic in the Butler courthouse on July 8. Residents wishing to be examined 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.
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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 sponsors a masquerade party at Mrs. O. Q. Brown’s home Saturday night June 27 starting at 8:00. Attendees will assemble there for a procession and supper. Admission is 25 and 26 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
0. Q. Brown
Howard W. H. D. Club
Funeral for Mrs. C. L. Flowers in Oglethorpe
Funeral services were held at Bethel church for Mrs. C. L. Flowers of Ideal Ga. She died after a brain hemorrhage last Saturday. She was 64 and survived by her husband C L Flowers and eight children. Burial followed in the local cemetery.
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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
Superior Court
McLaughlin
Thomaston
C. L. Flowers
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