Georgia Week in Review Bounces From Cotton to Courtroom
Georgia farmers cheer cotton at 10 cents as a week of notable deaths and elections rolls through Wilkinson and other counties. Warnings of crime in Griffin and Carrollton, a Macon banking appointment, state printing contracts, and a plan to acquire Okefenokee forest lands frame a busy slice of Georgia news with names like Stapleton Hogue Newton Benson and McGourik tied to local events.
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Georgia
Geo. T. Stapleton
Wilkinson County
Irwinton
J. J. Hogue
Albany
Georgia Optometrists Association
Macon
286-Pound Black Bear Is Killed Near Macon
Dan Bullard killed a 286 pound black bear near his Macon home after a desperate struggle. He found it close to his residence and fired with a shotgun. The shotgun blast failed to stop the bear but a handy pistol ended the fight.
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Macon
Dan Bullard
Bullard
Funeral services held for Montezuma citizen Bartow Williams
Montezuma Ga June 21 Funeral services for Bartow Williams 76 well known resident of Montezuma were held at his residence He had suffered failing health for years and his death was not unexpected A native of Macon county he helped shape local social and business life He had been a Methodist church member since boyhood
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Montezuma
Bartow Williams
Williams
Macon County
Methodist Church
Water Jug Blast Blinds Boy in Quitman Ga
Eight year old William Booth, son of Mr and Mrs W J Booth of Quitman, was severely injured when a one gallon jug exploded while being filled from a garden hose. Fragments damaged the right side of his face and his right eye was blown out. He was taken to a hospital with no hope for the injured eye. The explosion may have been caused by trapped air in the hose system as water filled the jug.
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Quitman
William Booth
W. J. Booth
Georgians Named to Attend Bar Meeting
Macon June 26 A list of three delegates and three alternates to attend a conference of the American Bar Association at Grand Rapids Michigan August 28 was announced Monday by John B Harris secretary of the Georgia Bar Association The delegates appointed by H F Lawson of Hawkinsville president of the Georgia association are J M Slaton Atlanta Robert B Troutman Atlanta and E H Abrahams Savannah The alternates are H A Wilkinson Dawson A C Garden Fitzgerald and Judge Ogden Persons Forsyth
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Macon
American Bar Association
Grand Rapids
Mich
John B. Harris
Georgia Bar Association
H. F. Lawson
Hawkinsville
Georgia Association
Jnc
Farmers Eager to Reduce Cotton in Georgia
Athens June 27 Farmers show strong support for the federal acreage reduction plan as H L Brown notes broad farmer acceptance. C A Cobb confirms credit agencies will not require extra consent for loans to participate in cash benefits and cotton option plans. Counties report meetings favoring reductions 20 to 80 percent. Cotton futures rise on New York and New Orleans exchanges.
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Athens
Georgia
H. L. Brown
State Extension Service
C. A Cobb
Cobb
Burke
Lyons
Cowett
Madison
Morgan
Crisp
Erwin
Marietta
Abbeville
New York
New Orleans
Georgia Veterans to Hold Convention in Atlanta
Georgia Veterans of Two or More Wars announce a convention in Atlanta on July 15 and 16 for veterans with two or more wars or expeditions and honorable discharges. The order offers life membership with no dues and invites eligible Georgia veterans to enroll at 105 Tenth Forsyth Street, Atlanta. Headquarters are in Washington, D.C. Col. Winfield Jones is State Commander and Capt. E. W. Romberger is state adjutant. A state auxiliary and junior auxiliary are planned. women are invited to connect with Atlanta for organization.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Army
Washington, D. C
Winfield Jones
E. W. Romberger
Coley
Georgia Delegates to NEA Convention Announced
President M R Little of the Georgia Education association announced Georgia’s delegates to the NEA convention in Chicago on July 17. Named are M D Collins state school superintendent Kyle T Alfriend secretary of the Georgia Education association Superintendent George Wannamer of Griffin Superintendent W P Martin of Gainesville Superintendent Jere Wells of Fulton county T J Dempsey state high school supervisor and Dr Joseph Stewart of Atlanta. Alternates include J F Lambert Ft Valley F F Rowe LaGrange W E Knox Gray B A Lancaster Vidalia W W McCune Savannah W L Downs Statesboro Roy Davis Atlanta.
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Macon
Georgia
National Education Association
Chicago
M. R. Little
Georgia Education Association
Association
M. D. Collins
Kyle T. Alfriend
George Wannamer
Griffin
W. P. Martin
Gainesville
Jere Wells
Fulton County
T. J. Dempsey
Jackson
Joseph Stewart
Atlanta
J. F. Lambert
Ft. Valley
F. F. Rowe
LaGrange
W. E. Knox
Gray
B. A. Lancaster
Vidalia
W. W. McCune
Savannah
W. L. Downs
South Georgia Teachers College
Statesboro
Roy Davis
Albany Hearing Talmadge July 4 Celebration
Albany Ga June 21 Governor Talmadge will headline the Fourth of July program sponsored by the American Legion post. He will speak at a rally and barbecue at the Legion Country club. A Ft Benning unit will present military maneuvers. The event aims to attract several thousand people from across south Georgia. The governor will be hosted by W B Hutchinson and a sandlot baseball game is planned as part of the day.
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Albany
Euene Talmadge
American Legion Post
Legion
American Legion Country Club
Ft. Benning
Albany Post
W. B. Hutchinson
Lee County Livestock
Sandlot Boys
Georgia highway department reborn with reforms and pay shifts
Governor Talmadge demanded firings have occurred and workers reassigned. The department shifts to a three division led structure, with policy and finances handled by top officers while division heads oversee operations. Wage increases for low paid workers and salary reductions for high earners aim to balance the budget as federal funds stay secured and the permanent road program moves forward.
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Highway Department
Talmadge
Wilhoit
Prison Commission
Department
Holderism
State Highway
Washington
State of
Georgia
Highway Board
Shoes song dedication to Frances Perkins in Georgia
Georgia World War veterans in Valdosta sang a negro spiritual with a dedication to Frances Perkins secretary of labor in the Roosevelt administration. The line I got shoes was cheered after a floor motion. Perkins had earlier noted the south as a potential market for shoe industry growth.
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Valdosta
Frances Perkins
Roosevelt
Cotton plan option impacts on farmers yields and payments
W A Lundy, County Agent, explains a proposed cotton plan detailing payments per acre under base and option options, with scenarios for yields of 200 pounds per acre on 10 acres and total 1400 pounds, 600 pounds destroyed, and price projections from 10 to 12 cents per pound. The analysis compares outcomes with and without the plan, notes a June 26 campaign to gauge farmer preference, and discusses market history and potential impacts of larger crops on prices.
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W. A. Lundy
Griffin retires as Bainbridge editor. son takes helm
Bainbridge Ga June 27 Pat Griffin editor of the Bainbridge Post Searchlight retires after 85 years of service. The paper passes to Major S Marvin Griffin as control shifts. Masthead updates to E H Griffin founder and 8 M Griffin editor and publisher. Son remains to guide the paper.
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Pat" Griffin
Bainbridge Post-Searchlight
Pat
S. Marvin Griffin
Randolph-Macon Academy
Fort Royal
E. H. Griffin
8. M.griffin
Blanton Notified of Postmaster Appointment in Thomasville
Thomasville Georgia June 22 B C Blanton longtime resident and merchant received a Washington telegram from Representative Cox notifying him of the appointment as acting postmaster at Thomasville He is expected to assume duties immediately succeeding Mrs J B Roddenberry who has held the office since Wilsons first term and is widow of late Rep S A Roddenberry of Thomasville
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B. C. Blanton
Cox
Washington
Thomasvile
Blanton
J. B. Roddenberry
Wilson
S. A. Roddenberry
Georgia Legal Notice Taylor County Tax Sale Notice
Public sale at the Taylor County courthouse in Butler Georgia on the first Tuesday in July 1988 to satisfy state and county tax liens. Properties include Lot 258 in section 2 202.19 acres owned by Mrs B Newsome. eight acres of Lot 14. 80 acres of Lot 14. all located in 14th district. Sheriff R P McGuffin conducts sale for Interstate Bond Co transferree.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Court House
Butler
Towit
Ada Durham
Thiterstaty Bond Co
R. P. McGuffin
Letters of Dismission Georgia Taylor County
Mrs. J. E. Mangham administratrix of the estate of J. E. Mangham deceased petitions the court that she has fully administered the estate. The court cites all persons kindred and creditors to show cause why she should not be discharged and receive Letters of Dismission on the first Monday in July 1933.
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Georgia
Taylor County
J. E. Mangham
J. FE
Mangham
Sheriff Sale of 128 Acres in Taylor County
Will be sold before court house door in Taylor County on the first Tuesday in July 1988 to the highest bidder for cash. The 128 acres in Lot No 193, 12th District, the B F Allmon homestead, subject to an execution in favor of F R Purvis and H J my transferrees. Notice of levy given to defendant. June 5 1983. R P McGUFFIN, Sheriff.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Said County
B. F. Allmon
Superior Court
F. R. Purvis
H. J
B. Allman
R. P. McGuffin
Federal cotton canvasser recruitment notice
A government job ad outlines requirements for a county canvasser position, detailing residence length, fixed salary per canvas, deductions up to 15 percent, and duties visiting ginneries stores and cotton establishments to report ginning and consumption data. It covers exam content, age limits, physical fitness, certification, photographs, fingerprints, and veteran preference forms.
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Caseran
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