Revised Highway Department Saga Shocks Georgia Politics
Atlanta dispatch outlines a week of crises as Governor Talmadge clashes with courts and highway officials. Federal and state authorities teeter over civil process, with deputies jailed and military guards in play while the highway board’s power is challenged. The piece notes broad support for the governor and rising unrest among conservative observers. It previews continuing legal battles and state upheaval unfolding through Page 8.
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John Hammond
Atlanta
Macon Telegraph
State of Georgia
Talmadge
State Highway Department
Superior Court
Fulton County
Governo
United States Court
Uniteds Stataes
Executive Department
J. B. Jones
Gainesville
Eschel Graham
McRae
W. S. Mann
Hich Department
Iil
Gaurae
Met Uarnett
Vereen
Highway Board
J. P
Editors Refuse To Intervene In Talmadge Highway Warfare
Journal editors from Georgia press associations conclude the 1934 convention in Savannah after electing M. L. Fleetwood president and setting Savannah as next year’s city. A proposed resolution to end the Talmadge highway dispute was tabled 20 to 15, delaying political action while emphasizing peacekeeping over state crisis.
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Rome
Georgia Press Association
M. L. Fleetwood
Cartersville Tribune-Newa
Savannah
Talmadge
Highway Department
Kirk Sutlive
Blackshear Times
C. E. Benns
The
Butler Herald
H. M. Stanley
Editors Forum
Atlanta
B. H. Hardy
Barnesville News-Gazette
Clarence Leavy
Brunswick News
Leavy
State Capitol
Peace Times
W. G. Sutlive
Savannah Press
Dewitt Roberts
Valdosta Times
John Greer
Lakeland
Sutlive
Waycross Journal-Herald
Quitman Free Press
Bankston Trophy
Bart
Taylor County Cotton Growers Favor Allotment Plan
A mass mailed letter to more than 400 Taylor County farmers promotes a cotton allotment plan tied to Roosevelt era farm programs. It urges plowing up 25 to 50 percent of acreage, outlines meeting dates and contract signings, warns against plowing before inspection, and previews a two year payment schedule tied to yield and acreage reduction.
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Taylor County
Roosevelt
Crowells
Crows Roads
Rupert
Wesley
Mark
Central
Carsonville
Five Points
W. A. Jarrell
Daviston
Wesley School
J. T. Amos
Howard
Vanlandingham
Waller’s
Turners
R. D. Waller
J. Turner
Charing
Sims Garrett
Elliston
Callahan
Butler, Court House and Bank
Mountain
Adams
Reynolds
Kanke
W. E. Marshall
Bell
Marshall
Cook
Parhandle
Fickling Mill
Parr
Wallace
Wisham Explains Error In Preaching Announcement Last Week
Mr Wisham writes to the Herald to apologize for an announced preaching plan at Lebanon church. He explains he asked Rev J T Flournoy to preach on the fourth Saturday and Sunday in June, after others failed to provide a pastor. A letter from Flournoy said church had made no arrangements, prompting Wisham to seek a replacement and ask prayers for the Taylor county church and himself as a deacon.
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The
Herald
Mr. Benns
J. T. Flournoy
Lebanon Church
Brother Flournoy
Daniels
W. L. Stringfield
Bro. Flournoy
Wisham
Beautifying Camp Site by Butler Attracts Community Support
A Conservation Corps unit clears low lands near a Butler camp to build a swimming pool and improves the site visibility from the highway. Superintendent L B Barrett directs day work, John A Stewart leads at night, and Mississippi youths live in a semi military camp. The men praise local hospitality and express desire to join community life as residents host an officers and enlisted reception on the courthouse lawn showcasing local cooperation and talents.
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Conservation Corps Forest Army
Brpacalary
L. B. Barrett
John A. Stewart
Mississippi
Butler
Herald
Court House
U S Civil Service Exam for Cotton Statistician Changes
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for Collector of Cotton Statistics with a July 10 1933 closing date. Changes strike the two year experience requirement in growing or ginning cotton and prohibit applicants who owned or operated a cotton gin mill or oil mill or engaged in buying and selling cotton or seed during the past year. Citizenship and residence in listed counties required. foreign born must prove citizenship.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Washington, D
U. S
United States
Butler CCC Camp Commander Thanks Butler Citizens
Lieutenant John E Stewart on behalf of Company 1480 CG Butler Ga thanks Butler residents for the party given to CCC Company 1430 CG and district soldiers on June 23. He praises community cooperation and expresses commitment to aid the town as part of the community.
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Lieutenant Stewart
Butler
Company 1480
C. C. CG
Civilian Conservation Corps
Company 1430
CG. C
Army
Court House
John. E Stewart
29Th Inf
Acreage reduction contracts urged for cotton farmers
The county urges all cotton farmers who have not signed contracts to reduce acreage to meet committee members at multiple local sites this Saturday. Over 2,000 acres were contracted Tuesday in Taylor County, with 7,151 acres expected by Saturday. County Agent W. A Lundy notes the push to complete the signups.
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Five Points
Vanlandingham
Howard J
University of Illins Men’s Glee Club en route to Miami
A 35 member University of Illinois Men’s Glee Club party led by business manager John W Powers stopped yesterday in Champaign and will tour 5600 miles across southern states. They plan several stops in Georgia and will resume performances by week’s end.
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University of Illins Men's Glee Club
Miami
Butler
University of le Champaianyil Ill
Route 3 paving project completes 15 miles in Georgia
The Manley Construction Company finishes a 15 mile paving job on Route Three from Butler to the Schley county line and opens the road to traffic. Only 12 miles in Upson county on Route Three remain unpaved, with plans to pave this stretch within the year.
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Manley Construction Company
Butler
Schley County
Alead
Upson County
Georgia
Brother of Dr. Dean Fatally Wounded in Accident
Meager information says Friday a fatal accident struck Dr. Cary Dean, prominent Chattanooga druggist and brother of Dr. L. R. Dean formerly of this city and now of Unadilla. This follows the death of Dr. Dean’s father in Florida about two weeks earlier.
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L. R. Dean
Cary Dean
Chattanooga
Bartlett in Serious Ill Health at Butler Merchant
A report from Butler states Mr. C. M. Bartlett, a prominent local merchant, has been seriously ill for about a week. After a brief improvement on Tuesday, his condition remains grave and his friends fear for his health.
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MR. Bartlett
C. M. Bartlett
Singing Sun Mt Pisgah Public Meeting Notice
Fragmentary OCR text announces a public meeting at Mt Pisgah inviting community members. Details about time or exact purpose are unclear. The readable phrases reference a public notice and an invitation affecting attendees in the local area.
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Singing Sun
MT. Pisgah
Passing of Mrs E H Payne Mourned Across County
County and state mourn the death of Mrs Gy m phia Eubanks Payne at her Butler home after ten weeks of heart trouble. Born July 8 1872 in Panhandle Taylor County she was a lifelong Methodist and active in church work. Funeral held at Butler Methodist with Rev W B Hightower and Rev H G Hobbs officiating. She leaves husband E H Payne a daughter Maria and several stepchildren along with brothers R E Eubanks and H G Eubanks.
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Gymphia Eubanks Payne
E. H. Payne
Butler
Payne
Tome
Panhandle
Taylor County
Isaac Charles Eubanks
Harriett Griffith Eubanks
Butler Methodial Church
W. B. Hightower
H. G. Hobbs
Butler Baptist Church
Bethelphe
Messrs
Herman Eubanks
Ben Frank Eubanks
Robert Eubanks
J. R. Bridges, Jr
W.S. Payne
Hubert Payne
Miss Maria Payne
Messrs & Allen Ang
W. A. Payne
Sophia Bridges
Ellaville
Rob. Jones
Jacksonville
Ede Aisha
Maclear
R. E. Eubanks
H. G. Eubanks
Reynolds
Card of Thanks for support during illness
May God's richest blessings rest upon everyone who contributed to the welfare of our dear wife and mother during her illness. We thank friends and neighbors for their help during our sadness. We also appreciate the faithful services of Dr. R. C. Montgomery. Gratefully MAT J. H. PAYNE, MISS MARIE PAYNE.
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R. C. Montgomery
J. H. Payne
Marie Payne
Mrs Maude L Allen Dies in Americus at 58
Funeral services were held in Americus for Mrs Maude L Allen 58 wife of H E Allen clerk of Superior Court Sumter County who died at home Monday after months of illness. Rev H T Freeman and Rev O M Seigler officiated with interment in Oak Grove cemetery. pallbearers listed. Survived by husband a brother Charles Lingo of Americus and two sisters Mrs W T Ragan of Macon and Mrs H A Priest of Orange Mass with other relatives.
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Americus
Maude L. Allen
H. T. Freeman
First Methodist
Allen
O. M. Seigler
First Baptist
Oak Grove Cemetery
J. E. Hightower
L. Carswell
Chas
F. Giddings
Besdes
Charles Lingo
W. T. Ragan
Macon
H. A. Priest
Orange
Mass
Church notices and schedule of services
Announcement lists Sunday school at 10 am and evening league at 7:30 pm. Prayer and preaching at the church at 9:30 am and 1 am. Likely South Georgia church notes and period phrasing.
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the .C. Phrestyy
Chorch
South Georgie
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Revised Highway Department
Wilhuit
Mr. Wisham
U. S. Civil Service Examination, Collector of Cotton Statistics
FB. Coxig
Jezuma
H. E. Allen
Sumter Co
M. E. Church
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