Twenty New Ministers Admitted by the North Georgia Conference
The Georgia Methodist Conference admitted 20 new ministers on trial and set other business. Included are Julian H. Brockman and Wm. R. Floyd from Atlanta, Jefferson M. Elrod of Athens, D. E. Harmon of Griffin, and R. W. Marley of Crawford, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Georgia
Athens
Georgia Methodist Conference
Atlanta
Julian H. Brockman
Wm. R. Floyd
Robert L. Ramsey
E. E. Seckinger
Hubert T. Woodard
A. R. Folds
John H. Ozlery
Jackson T. Steer
R. D. Bickel
Maysville
Sam H. Coker
West Point
Walter S. Abanks Jr
Ringgold
W. T. Greene
Griffin
D. E. Harmon
C. C. Shaw
Jefferson M. Elrod
Williamson
T. D. Kelley
Marietta
R. R. Baker
Crawford
R. W. Marley
Augusta
Travis
Bares
Two Teenagers, Couple Sentenced in Hammer Slaying Case
In Rockdale County a crowded courtroom jailed Cecil Hannah murder suspects. Two teens William Hannah and James Banks, both 16 and 17, pleaded guilty to murder and drew natural life terms. J. F. Hicks received life. Mrs. Julia Hannah was also sentenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conyers
Cecil Hannah Bludgeon
Rockdale
Wm. Hannah
James Banks
Three Americus Girls Win State Legion Posts
Americus June 21 three Americus students won at the Girls State meeting held at GMC College Park Ella Merritt won a mythical Senators post while Martha Ansley and Pat Garner were named Representatives Eight high school girls from Americus and Sumter attended the event to learn state government processes through actual procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
GMC
College Park
Ella Merritt
Martha Ansley
Pat Gardner
Sumter
Killer Hired Man Sentenced to Death in July Case
In a July case two condemned prisoners faced execution in the electric chair on July 29. Robert Evans, described as Negro, was alleged to have been hired as the killer and received a death sentence the same day. Attorneys for both prisoners filed motions for new trials with a hearing for Mrs. Hannah set for Aug. 26, which automatically stays the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Evans
Hannah
Grand and Traverse Jurors Chosen for July Court Term
The July term jurors for Grand and Traverse are listed. Names include Frank Peacock, Bill Bazemore, Henry Hobbs, M. J. Hobbs, C. H. Parks, W. P. Parks, W. J. James, Alfonso McCrary, H. L. Mosley, Norman Adams, C. Haywood, R. H. Brown, G. G. McCrary, William Bartlett, N. L. Harley, Clarence Barfield, E. M. Gaultney, Ben H. Neisler, Irwin Jones, Paul Jones, B. R. Dent, Cecil Wilson, Edgar McGee, Robert Wilson, Joe Parks, James Spillers, James H. Young, Harley Gaultney, Murray Gassett, W. G. Hill, Neal Allen, Robert Wainwing, Willis Garrett, J. R. Wilson, B. M. Montgomery, O. C. Keen Jr, Guy Windham, J. H. McCree, G. W. Heath, Jordan Giles Woodfin Hinton, W. E. Hobbs, Gerald Barnes, L. T. Peed, L. B. Brown, D. T. Montfort, Reginald James, H. B. Theus, Clinton Clark, Thomas Mathews, O. F. Averett, Hubert Payne, Edwin Booth, J. A. Stringfield, Hugh Bone, Sidney Bryan, J. T. Childres, V. A. Bailey, J. A. Musslewhite, Moody Peed, Gordon Bloodworth, P. B. Childs, Walter O’Neal, O. P. Montgomery, J. H. Brewer, H. W. Wodall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Peacock
Bill Bazemore
Henry Hobbs
M. J. Hobbs
C. H. Parks
W. P. Parks
W. J. James Alfonso McCrary
H. L. Mosley
Norman Adams
J. C. Haywood
R. H. Brown
G. G. McCrary
Wiliam Bartlett
N. L. Harley
Clarence Barfield
E. M. Gaultney
Ben H. Neisler
W. R. Turner
Irwin Jones
H. T. Blakely
Paul Jones
B. R. Dent
Cecil Wilson
Edgar McGee
Robert Wilson
Joe Parks
James Spill
L. T. Peed
L. B. Brown
D. T. Montfort
Reginald James
H. B. Theus Clinton Clark Thomas Mathews
O. F. Averett
Hubert Payne
Edwin’ Booth
J. A. Stringfield
Hugh Bone Sidney Bryan
J. T. Childres
V. A. Bailey
J. A. Musslewhite
Moody Peed
Gordon Bloodworth
P. B. Childs
Walter O'Neal
O. P. Montgomery
J. H. Brewer
H. W. Wodall
Knight widow files for 12 months support in Taylor County
The appraisers upon application of Louisiana Knight widow of Clifford Knight deceased for a 12 months support for herself have filed their return. All persons concerned are cited to show cause at the next regular July term of the Court why the application should not be granted. Dated June 6, 1955. J. R. Lunsford Ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Taylor County
Louisiana Knight
Clifford
Buster) Knight
J. R. Lunsford
Sheriff Sale of 1948 Ford Automobile in Taylor County
Public auction by sheriff of Taylor County Georgia on the first Tuesday in July 1955 for cash. The property is a used 1948 Ford 8 cylinder with Motor No 8992060512. Levied to satisfy a fi fa in favor of Parker West Used Car Lot against Elbert Hancock. Notice given to defendant May 31 1955. Charlie J Wright Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Taylor County
Court House
Parker & West
Elbert Hancock
Superior Court
Fife
Charlie J. Wright
Cecia Haddley
Sale Notice of 1946 Ford Tudor Coupe Levy
For cash during legal hours one used 1946 year model eight cylinder Ford Tudor coupe with motor number 99A1275354 is levied on to satisfy a fi fa against Cecia Haddley, property of the defendant in fi fa.
Leave to Sell Lands of John Marvin Towns Deceased
Thelmon Jarrell as administrator of John Marvin Towns deceased has applied for leave to sell lands of the estate. The hearing is set for the first Monday in July at the administrator's office. Dated June 6, 1955. J. R. Lunsford, Ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Taylor County
Thelmon Jarrell
John Marvin Towns
J. R. Lunsford
Former Avondale Estate Postmaster Heavily Fined
Edward Osborne former Avondale Estates Postmaster was sentenced in Federal Court to three years on probation and a $250 fine. He faced charges of converting $786.93 in postal monies to his own use on February 3 1955 and falsifying records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Edward Osborne
Avondale Estates
Osborne
Conyers Woman Sentenced to Death in Clawhammer Slaying
In Conyers on June 22, Julia Hannah, 31, was convicted of murder for the April 28 bludgeoning death of her husband Cecil Hannah. The jury did not recommend mercy, so the death penalty is automatic. Robert Evans, one of five co-defendants, had received a similar verdict earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conyers
Julia Hannah
Cecil Hannah
Robert Evans
Georgia News Roundup Highlights Local Incidents and Developments
Oil drilling started in Sumter County. Two prehistoric Indian skeletons found in Stewart County. Burglars flee with 2400 dollars of liquor in Dawson. A new knitting mill planned for Swainsboro could employ about 690. Georgia sees 12 traffic deaths in a weekend. Highway board opened bids for 19 projects across counties. Cantaloupes sold for 2 cents in South Georgia amid large crop and slow demand. Houston County petition to legalize liquor sales gains support. Mrs. Lilla F. Speed dies in Birmingham after long illness. Seven men arrested in Bibb County for sugar theft from Macon plant. Georgia Rural Letter Carrier Convention slated at Epworth by the Sea, June 26-29. Two Taylorsville brothers, 15 and 10, struck by lightning and killed while hoeing cotton. R. H. Lawson to join State Highway Board July 15. Teens Eugene Parrish and William Conley arrested on broad burglary spree. Mr. Williams elected VP of Federated Pecan Growers, set to become president in 1956. Sgt. Olen Heath found dead at Fort Valley. investigation ongoing. AWOL soldiers returned to Fort Campbell fled and caused fatal crash in Kentucky. An 85-year-old New York man becomes a father. Chicago court fight about Montgomery Ward Thorne inheritance continues. Chattanooga fire kills three and destroys several businesses. Frank Jungkunz shoots wife then himself in Orlando. Helen Keller celebrated at 75. Senator Walter George leaves Emergency Hospital after recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Campbell
Hopkinsville
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Chicago
Montgomery Ward Thorne
Chattanooga
Tenn
Frank Jungkunz
Orlando
Fla
Helen Keller
Easton
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J. F. Hicks
Vaughn
Americus School
Citizens State Bank
Butler
Grand and Traverse
Traverse
Grand Jurors
William Neisler
D. C. Abbott
J. W. Mott
H. Guy Windham
L. D. Kirksey
Z. R. McCorkle
Hamp Riley J. H. Neisler
R. L. Philmon Dugger Cosey Bernard J. Fuller
J. L. Wilson
D. W. Culvehouse
W. G. Neisler
A. C. Adams
Co. D. Lucas
J. A. Payne
A. W. Adams
T. L. Ruffin
H. H. Gholson
Eli Garrett
W. R. Cosey
J. C. Fuller Walton Neisler
Hugh Gison Dudley Harris G. Z, Young
W. F. Gray
H. B. Parks
Carl H. Neisler
Plymouth
America
the Society of Illustrators
Suggs Motor Company
Broad Street
Butler, Georgia
Sheriff’s Sale
Avondale Estate
Willis L. Webb
Optometrist
Fort Valley
Sumter County
Stewart County
Dawson, Ga
Swainsboro
State Highway Board
South Georgia
Houston County
Lilla F. Speed
Columbus Post Office
Birmingham
Ala
Bibb County
Ralston Purina Co
Macon
Georgia Rural Letter Carrier Carriers’ Association
Epworth By the Sea St. Simons Island
Herschel
Charles Gentry
Taylorsville
R. H. Lawson
Hawkinsville
Dixon Oxford Dawson Farmer
State
Georgia Rural Roads Authority
Eugene Parrish
Columbus
William Conley
North Carolina
California
Mr. Williams
Ft. Valley
Federated Pecan Growers Association of the
United States
Monroe
Olen Heath
Ft. Dix
N. J
Fueral
Sgt.Heath
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