Georgia crops, politics, and safety notes in weekly summary
Georgia peaches bring record prices on a firmer New York market while federal health funds total 2.4 million for disease prevention. Georgia income tax returns rise to 60,112 in 1936 as Shaman's Night Club fire losses hit 12,000. Growth in cotton prices, WPA wages, and local political activity frame a week of diverse state events across counties, from education to law enforcement and public works.
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Georgia
Savannah
Lightning Cracks Pig Yard as Fire Licks Shackleford Home
Ww A Shackleford of Lexington reports lightning struck his pig yard. A 150-pound pig suffered hair loss and burned skin, likely from a contact with a charged fence. J C McLeod, a Valdosta postal worker, faces federal charges for theft from the mails. He is bound over to the grand jury on $1000 bond and jailed in Camilla. Georgia labor groups unite after 11 years to form a joint legislative committee with the Georgia Federation of Labor to speak for all unions. T H Bazemore, formerly of Taylor, now in Jasper, serves on the committee.
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Ww. A. Shackleford
Oglethorpe Echo
Lexington
Thor
J. A. Miler
Atlanta
J. C. McLeod
Valdosta
D. S. Bell
U. S
W. §. Perry
Grand Jury
Mitchell County
Camilla
Georgia
Georgia Federation of Labor
T. H. Bazemore
Taylor County
Jasper County
Physician Found Dead in Wrightsville Office
Wrightsville Georgia June 28 The body of Dr W H Rose local physician who came to Wrightsville from Augusta was found Monday night in his office A revolver with one shot fired lay on his desk and Dr Rose had a bullet wound in the head
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Wrightsville
W. H. Rose
Augusta
Marvin McNatt Held Over In Valdosta Death Case
Lyons Ga June 27 Marvin McNatt bound over to Toombs county grand jury after a preliminary hearing in the death of J Kendrick of Valdosta The hearing was presided by justices H L Cromartie H I Hussey and F L McCullough
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Lyons
Marvin McNatt
Toombs County
J. S. Kendrick
Valdosta
H. L. Cromartie
H. L. Hussy
EF. L. McCullough
Charles Pate Named by University Club
Athens Ga June 26 Charles Pate of Colquitt was elected president of the Graduate Club of the University of Georgia at its first meeting held here last week. Other officers chosen are Joe Williams of Tate as vice president and Mrs A P Jarrell of Cusseta as secretary treasurer.
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Athens
Charles Pate
Colquitt
Graduate Club
University of Georgia
Joe Williams
Tate
A. P. Jarrell
Cusseta
Marvin McNatt Held in Killing Case in Lyons
Lyons Ga June 26 Marvin McNatt held by county grand jury after a preliminary hearing in the death of J S Kendrick of Valdosta. Hearings were presided by justices H L Cromartie H L Hussy and EF L McCullough.
Bulloch County Receives 55,600 Soil Conservation Checks
Statesboro Ga June 27 Soil conservation checks totaling 55 600 part of 125 000 expected by Bulloch county farmers were received Sunday and distribution began Monday County Agent Dyer said 1 115 checks were issued covering 600 contracts There are 1 400 contracts in the county with about 2 800 checks planned for delivery in total.
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Statesboro
Bulloch County
Dyer
Woman Seeks Divorce Over Husband's Excessive Talk
Elizabeth Taylor Carter petitions Bible superior court in Macon seeking divorce from William M. Carter. She says his constant talking and fussing kept her awake into the small hours and refused to turn out the light, depriving her of sleep and hampering her work. The couple married in June 1929 and separated in March of this year.
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Macon
Bible Superior Court
Elizabeth Taylor Carter
Wm. M. Carter
Wreck Injuries Fatal to Ralph Schelling
Macon Georgia June 27 Ralph Schelling died in a Macon hospital Monday morning after a motor wreck near Roberta where his legs were fractured and his face lacerated. Three other persons were hurt in the accident.
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Macon
Ralph Schelling
Roberta
Polk County court term postponed due to judge illness
Cedartown Ga June 26 because of illness of F A Irwin judge of the City Court of Polk County the July term of this court has been postponed until the second Monday in August Judge Irwin has been ill for several weeks but is reported improved at his Cedartown home.
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Cedartown
F. A. Irwin
Polk County
Irwin
Melton to Speak at Jenkinsburg Fourth of July
Major Quimby Melton editor of Griffin Daily News will deliver the address at Jenkinsburg Home Coming on July Fourth. A barbecue and a Jenkinsburg Griffin baseball game are planned in the afternoon, sponsored annually by the Jenkinsburg P T A.
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Jackson
Quimby Melton
Griffin Daily News
Jenkinsburg
Griffin
Grant for Macon curb and gutter work approved
Mayor Charles Bowden announced a Public Works Administration grant of 42300 for curb and gutter projects in Macon. Senator Walter George confirmed the grant, with property owners contributing about 51700. About 85 men will be employed, and a start date has not yet been announced.
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Macon
PWA
Charles Bowden
Walter George
Georgia counties go wet under local repeal law
Atlanta June 28 survey shows twenty percent of Georgia counties have adopted wet status under local option repeal. Decatur County became the 82nd to renounce prohibition after Saturday votes. Thirty-one counties previously voted wet, while Lamar Harris and Johnson remain dry.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Decatur
Lamar
Harris
Johnson
Funds Allocated For Disease Fight In States
Washington June 27 The United States public health service allocated 2400000 to the state for general disease prevention. Funds based on population need and disease scope distributed to Alabama Florida Georgia North Carolina Louisiana Mississippi South Carolina Tennessee and other areas with varied amounts.
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Washington
United States Public Health Service
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennessee
Georgians Named for Reserve Corps
Atlanta June 27 Twelve Georgians including eight from Savannah have been appointed second lieutenants in the U S Army Reserve Corps in the fourth corps area. Listed are J D Marshall J H Oliver C Paulsen Jr J S Salter A R Walters W R Cheeves Lee V Graham Jr Grady Holman Jr all Savannah B B Taylor Ringgold W A Way Brunswick J W Adams Jr Bloomingdale and J M Brewster Cedartown.
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Atlanta
Savannah
U.S. Army Reserve Corps
Fourth Corps
Toady
J. D. Marsall
J. H. Oliver
C. Paulsen, Jr
J. S. Salter
A R. Walters
W. R. Cheeves
Lee V Graham, Jr
Grady Holman, Jr
B. B. Taylor
Ringgold
W. A. Way
Brunswick
J. W. Adams, Jr
Bloomingdale
J. &. Brewster
Cedartown
Farmer Killed as House Burns in Georgia
Avera, Georgia, June 27. John Livingston, 81, was killed when his automobile backed into him in the dark as he rushed from his burning home. The car passed over him in the yard after the fire started in the garage near the house. He died in Wrens about 45 minutes after the accident. The house and furnishings were destroyed.
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Avera
John Livingston
Livingston
Wrens
Two Discontents on Work and Wringing Hands
A brief aphorism contrasts two types of discontent. The first drives action and achieves goals, while the second blinds with worry and loses what it once held. No cure exists for the second, only acceptance or change through effort for the first.
Cotton Subsidy and Tax Refund Announced by Pace
Stephen Pace announces new federal aid programs for cotton farmers including a $212 million parity payment, $1.8 million to redeem old cotton pool certificates, and a gin tax refund of $6.05 million. He urges farmers to apply through County Agents and to inform neighbors. Penalty reductions for peanut allotments are also sought.
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Department of Agriculture
Cotton Pool Participation Trust
Washington
Stephen Pace
Taylor Mill Grammar School Leads with Crowell and Turners Scores
No. 2 Page One reports Taylor Mill grammar school at 65, Crowell 52, Turners 48. Total grammar enrollment 1188, high school 321, grand total 1404.
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Taylor Mill
Crowell
Turners
Butler Reynolds
Rupert
Mauk _ aay
Central
Gross Road
Wesley 'S Dil
Crowell Turners
Americus seeks 18000 PWA funds for city hall jail
Americus council plans to apply for 18000 dollars in PWA funds to remodel the city hall, raze the old brick water tower, extend the two story wing, and build a new one story jail at the rear of the fire department after removing the present city jail.
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Americus
PWA
W. E. Steed Announces Candidacy for State Senate
W E Steed declares candidacy for State Senator in the 98th district with a platform to cut government bloat and reduce taxes. He appeals to voters to uphold constitutional rights and pursue sensible laws, asking for support in the Democratic primary. He pledges faithful and diligent service if elected.
Marshall Announces Candidacy for State Senate District 23
Co B Marshall proclaims candidacy for State Senator from the Twenty third District subject to the Democratic primary on September 14. He requests no votes or influence in his behalf and signs sincerely.
Taunton Seeks State Senate Seat in Twenty third District
To the People of Taylor County Dudley Taunton announces candidacy for State Senate in the Twenty third District under Democratic Party rules on September 14. He pledges to work to be a good senator and earn voters by fulfilling promises while seeking support.
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Taylor County
W. E. Steed
Dudley Taunton
Friends of J. W. Powards announce Georgia candidacy
The Friends of J. W. Powards announce Julian W. wards Sr. as a candidate for Representative in the Georgia General Assembly in the Democratic primary set for Sept 1. They claim his wide experience and knowledge of state affairs will enable him to serve Taylor County and the state, and they seek voters’ cooperation and support.
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Taylor County
Julian W. Wards
General Assembly of Georgia
J. W. Powards
Taylor County candidate seeks votes for General Assembly race
A candidate from Taylor County runs in the Democratic primary for the General Assembly seat. The plea asks voters for support in the Sept. 14 election and pledges to work for the county’s best interests.
STUDy IN ROME FOR KIMBLE DAUGHTER
Sylvester Georgia will send Kimble daughter of Mr and F M Kimble to Rome Italy in July to study at the Royal Act of Music. She will be abroad about eight months. For nine years Miss Kimble has been the assistant director of music at the University of Georgia. She spent two years in a special course in Berlin.
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Sylvester
June Addle Kimble
F. M. Kimble
Rome
Italy
Royal Act of Music
Miss Kimble
Theversity of
Georgia
Berlin
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Emmett Owen
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Mary Kent
J. ©. Nelson
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Lon Sullivan
Warrenton
B. L. Mayes
Postmasters and Supervisory Officials’ Association
Cam Young
Andrew Avery
Bainbridge, Ga
National Education Association
George Durate
United States
Portugal
Troup County
E. V. Hilyer
WPA
Charlie Hester
Hester
John B. Wilson
National Association of Secretaries of State
Louisville
Sumter County
Frederick Kauffman
R. C. Kauffman
Charles Lingo
C J. Sherlock
T. E. Bolton
J. W. Mangham
Summerville
Post Office Department
Drector W. S. Brown
The
Georgia Agricultural Extension Service
South Georgia
Social Security Board
O. E. Meyers
Fifth Civil Service District
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Waycross
James Grant
Southern Division
J.C. Miller
Dawson
Frank C. Ward
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Stanley Jones
Veterans’ Service
EB. D. Rivers
Barnesville
Lamar County
Edgar Blalock
E. L. Owen
E. L. Butler
Warren A. Candler
St. Luke Methodist Church of
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Rev
A. S. Trulock
William Graham
Terminal
Leonard T. Graham
Westminster
Harley Langdale
Valdosta Naval Stores
Braswell Dean
Langdale
Ed Peek, Jr
Austell
Cobbs County
N. C. Taylor
Hartsfield
Colquitt County
Moultrie
BH. A. Tigner
Milledgeville
Gettysburg
Penn
Sons of Confederate Veterans
B. C. Ward
Baldwin County
Harmon W. Caldwell
University of Georgia Press
University Press
R. C. Layfield
Columbus Hospital
Layford
University Club
F. A. Irwin III
Polk Court
Melton
Public Works Admr
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