Georgia to get road funds from federal act and local deaths
Georgia will receive 6 113 410 dollars in road money under a new federal highway act. Prominent local figures die including Rockdale coroner John Jackson Hart 62 and Jones county farmer Dawson Roberts 70, while others attend mayoral events and prepare for state projects. The postoffice annex in Atlanta opens at midnight Saturday as bids exceed 800 000 dollars for highway work are announced.
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Georgia
John Jackson Hart
Rockdale County
Dawson Roberts
Jones County
Gray
Postoffice
Atlanta
Ederal
Joseph Edward Kenworth
Georgia and Loridy Railroad
Augusta
Thomas Gamble
Savannah
Key
Chicago
Wiley L. Moore
Georgia Commission
Postoffice Clerks Form Georgia Convention Attendance
Albany and Macon dispatches report the seventh annual Georgia Federation of Postoffice Clerks convention July 4 in Albany with the clerks auxiliary and post office supervisors meeting alongside. In Macon authorities note new bank deposit insurance covers up to 5000 and non federal reserve banks have until July 1, 1987 to join the system.
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Albany
Postoffice
Georgia Federation of Postoffice Clerks
Post Office Supervisors
Macon
Federal Reserve System
Congressional Conference
Uderstood
Woman killed in Macon car crash near Gray
Mrs. George Brandt of Las Vegas Nevada died in a Macon hospital from injuries after a highway collision near Gray Jones county. Six hours earlier Miss Ollie Mae Donaldson of Metter Ga suffered serious injuries in the same wreck.
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Macon
George
Brandt
Las Vegas
Nevada
Gray
Jones County
Ollie Mae Donaldson
Metter
Two More Enter Talbot Primary For Representative Seat
Talbotton June 26 two more candidates joined the Talbot County race for the Georgia house of representatives making five seeking one seat. G T Harpe of Talbotton and Will Woodall of Waldan announced this week adding to incumbents W A Baldwin John B Deeu flass and Henry Persons who seek re election.
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Talbotton
Talbot County
General Assembly
G. T. Harpe
Will Woodall
Woodland
W. A. Baldwin
John B. Deeuflass
Henry Persons
Pittman Nears A Fist Fight In Piedmont Lobby
Judge Claude Pittman of Cartersville and Milton Fleetwood of Cartersville told of a near physical clash in the Piedmont hotel lobby late last night. The confrontation involved Charles E. Stewart of Savannah, state naval stores inspector and political ally of Governor Talmadge.
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Atlanta
Claude Pittman
Cartersville
Milton Fleetwood
The
Georgia Press Association
Piedmont Hotel
Pittman
Charles E. Stewart
Savannah
Talmadge
Lee County siblings drown after picnic swim near West Point
West Point Ga June 23 George Easteridge 23 and sister Mary 16 of Lee County Alabama drowned in a creek after a picnic. George died trying to save Mary as they stepped into a deep hole. Resuscitation efforts at the hospital were unsuccessful.
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West Point
George Easteridge
Mary Easteridge
Lee County
Ala
Four Mercer Students Injured in Perry Wreck
Four Mercer university summer school teachers and students were injured when a car overturned on a rain slick highway one mile south of Perry Georgia. Two seriously injured were taken to Oglethorpe Private Infirmary Miss Willa Hasty and Mrs Julia Webb Elrod. The others Miss Evelyn Parrish and Mrs C M Kendall received emergency care. All taught at Moultrie except Miss Hasty who taught at Doerun.
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Perry
South Georgia
Mercer University
Oglethorpe Private
Willa Hasty
Deeran
Julia Webb Elrod
Miami
Evelyn Parrish
Moultrie
C. M. Kendall
Funston
Three Injured in Wreck on Route Three Near Americus
Three people were injured in Sunday afternoon crashes on Route Three near Americus Georgia. A vacationing party returning to Atlanta from Jacksonville Beach collided with a truck two miles from Americus. they were taken to an Americus clinic and later continued by bus. A Hupmobile front end was badly damaged while the truck suffered minor damage. Two other accidents on the same route involved a car and a large truck sliding into a ditch due to wet conditions with no injuries but requiring wrecker service.
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Americus
Atlanta
Jacksonville Beach
Harris Memorial to Be Unveiled in Cedartown
In Cedartown Georgia on June 26 Governor Eugene Talmadge will speak at the unveiling of a memorial tablet for late U S Senator William J Harris. Clark Howell editor and president of the Atlanta Constitution will present the tablet for the Cedartown Valley Garden Club which sponsors the event Professor J C Harris of Cave Springs brother of the senator will accept and the tablet will be unveiled by Miss Julia Harris daughter of the senator.
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Talmadge
Sea Island Beach
Virnna
North
South Carolina
Florida
Alabama
Moultrie
George Wills
W. W. Mathews
Citizens News
Fulton Record
West End
Atlanta
Atlanta Board of Education
Fourth Ward
J. Ira Harrelson
Wm. J. Harris
Cedartown
Big Spring
Chasin
Cedar Valley
Eugene Talmadge
U. S
Clark Howell
The
Atlanta Constitution
Cedartown Valley
Mrs Anna Dozier Dies After Illness In Macon
Macon Georgia June 25 Mrs Anna Davis Dozier widow of John Thomas Dozier former superintendent of the Methodist orphanage home died yesterday at 4 36 p m at the home of her daughter Mrs W Walter Bennett on College street after seven weeks illness Born June 18 1851 she moved to Holton in 1881 and came to Macon in 1900 where she served as matron at the Methodist home and was a member of Cherokee Heights Methodist church.
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Macon
Anna Davis Dozier
John Thomas Dozier
W. Walter Bennett
College Street
Counterfeit Bills Reported Across Columbus Businesses
Counterfeits of $5 and $10 bills appear in numerous Columbus business houses. The faked tens imitate the New York Federal Reserve note, while the fakes mimic the Richmond Federal Reserve issue. The Department of Justice has been notified.
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Columbus
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Federal Reserve Bank
Richmond
Department of Justice
Stephen Pace Promises Local Help and National Defense Support
A letter from Stephen Pace outlines his stance on wealth distribution and job access, endorses the American Legion view that war is tragic, and pledges prompt, courteous attention to district matters. He vows to secure funds and jobs from recovery programs, aiming for large improvements for the district.
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American Legion
Stephen Pace
Eatonton horticulturist and mill executive dies
Dr Benjamin W. Hunt aged 85 a prominent Eatonton horticulturist and president of the first cotton mill in Eatonton died after a long illness at his home He bred a non climbing fig new perennial sweet pea and is credited with introducing Jersey cows to Putnam County The University of Georgia awarded him an honorary degree years ago.
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Eatonton
Benjamin W. Hunt
Putnam County
University of Georgia
Harris County Woman in Serious Condition After Crisis
Hamilton Ga June 28 Mrs Brooks Irvin Harris county PERA director about 40 is in serious condition at her home after a pistol bullet wound to the chest said to be self inflicted Attending physicians and family offered cautious hope and she was alone in her room when the shot was fired The bullet entered near the heart and was extracted from the back No house assigned.
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Hamilton
Brooks Irvin
Harris County
PERA
Fair Hone
Roosevelt CCC Leaves Butler After Short Stay
The narrative recalls lessons learned about others rights discipline and thrift during the CCC visit in Butler and Taylor County. The writer credits President Roosevelt for organizing the CCC and expresses gratitude for the pleasant stay and friendly reception.
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Roosevelt
CCC
Butler
Taylor County
Georgia Woodpeckers Rally Clouded by Darkness
The game ended at dusk with Georgia Whittington pitching for the Woodpeckers and Likey catching. Charming Billy Anderson tallied hits and runs as the brief report notes the halted play and standout players.
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Georgia
Whittington
Woodpeckers
Likey
Billy” Anderson
Two Baggers Rally In Third Inning With Three On
A Kail City League note describes Gripy Evans pitching for The Grocerymen in a scene where a two bagger in the third inning drives in three runs with Lt Reid at bat. The piece shifts to local sports chatter about Shine Thornton being traded to the Ivy Bakers for a shin guard and a mascot hide, plus praise for Guy Carmichael as catcher for Jackson Oail Laundry. It closes with sundry hometown observations on labor drills, snakes in heat, Georgia troops due home, and sailors’ friendly farewells.
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CCC
Shine” Thornton
Ivy Bakers
Guy Carmichael
Jackson Oail Laundry
Guy
County cotton bale tag orders urged for pre June 1 1934 crop
County farmers holding cotton produced before June 1 1934 must apply for bale tags to distinguish old from new cotton. Tagging costs nothing and tags will be affixed by a government representative. No movement or sale allowed after July 1 1934 without a tag. Mr. Daniel reported.
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Iel
Daniel
Pageant hosts host elaborate dinner and luncheons
An elaborate dinner for Mr. John K. Ottley president of the First National Bank of Atlanta is hosted. A luncheon at Hotel Tybee coordinates with Savannah and Tybee Beach as joint hosts. A luncheon and tavern party at De Soto Hotel Tavern are held with guests Mr. B D Pollard and Central railroad officials.
Bainbridge to Host State Highway Dedication and Airport Opening
Preparations for Bainbridge events include a mile long procession with bands from Dublin, Macon and Georgia cities. Governor Talmadge will speak after Mayor Drake and Judge Perry Rich. Dedication of State Highway No. 1 to the Florida line, unveiling a 10 foot monument, and Commodore Decatur Airport dedication with $30,000 federal funds follow. First mail by plane will carry a Bainbridge cachet. a local philatelist will mail 1,000 letters. A street dance closes the day with visiting bands providing music.
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L. C. Roberson, Jr
Canoochee Station
Swainsboro
P. L. Yeomans
Lehman Hooks
Chancey Archer
Talmadge
Bainbridge
J. A. Blount
Piedmont Hospital
Georgia
Citizens Conservation Corps
Atlanta
Macon
Augusta
Savannah
Albany
Valdosta
Dublin
Thatrogram
Drake
Perry Rich
State Highway Board
Florida Line
Pat) Griffin
Willcome
Commodore Decatur
G. R. Cushing
Eastern Air Transport Corporation
Political Announcement for Taylor County Candidacy
A candidate announces run for the Taylor County legislature in the Democratic Primary scheduled for September 12, 1934. W. Foy asks voters for support and influence in the race.
Taylor County candidate for Representative announces bid
A Taylor County resident declares candidacy for State Representative subject to the Democratic Primary on September 12. The candidate cites long local residence and a pledge to support the present Georgia administration, prioritizing agricultural and educational interests and promising diligent service if elected.
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Taylor
Ood
Georgia
Lenny
Jenkins Seeks Taylor County Tax Commissioner Post
Candidate P A Jenkins announces run for Taylor County Tax Commissioner in the Democratic primary on September 12, 1984. He notes prior four years as Tax Receiver, changes from a 1984 bill consolidating Tax Receiver and Tax Collector, and pledges honest, businesslike service to the public.
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Ihereby
Taylor County
General Assembly
Jenkins
Tax Commissioner candidate appeals to Taylor County voters
G A Roberts announces his candidacy for Tax Commissioner in the Democratic Primary set for September 12. He thanks voters for prior support as Tax Collector and pledges to faithfully perform the new duties if re elected.
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Taylor County
G. A, Rober
Candidate announces re election bid in 1934 primary
A Georgian candidate writes to constituents announcing his candidacy for re election. He notes district growth and increased duties for the representative and asks for continued support in the Democratic Primary on September 12, 1934. He emphasizes sincerity and service if re elected.
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Helen Parker
Homer C. Parker
Statesboro Hospital
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Southern
American Federation of Labor
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H. B. Roberts
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Brunswick
Chas. H. Cox
E. Marvin Underwood
Middle Georgia
Richard B. Russell, Jr
Convention of Georgia
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James E. Tebow
Fla
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
James Roosevelt
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Internal Revenue
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J. C. Adams
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Newnan
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Susie T. Moore
Tifton
Tifton Experiment Station
Abraham Baldwin College
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Mercer
Harris
Anna Dozier
Lt. Reid
Gripy" Evans
Star Moundsman
China Street
Jack Pinnix
Crum
Knoxville
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Louie McGee
Charlie W. Trussell
Harry Hance
Ft. Valley
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Buena Vista
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