Tornadoes Kill a Georgia Preacher and Injure Four
Two widespread tornadoes struck Georgia and northeast Florida early Sunday. A Bluffton preacher, FE L Estes, was killed and four companions injured as several houses were wrecked. The second tornado hit near Moniac, injuring 11. none seriously. Damage included destroyed stores near Edison and uprooted trees. Communication disrupted. sheriff investigation begun.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Florida
Edison
Bluffton
Moniac
Florida Line
Mac
Clenny
Fla
Russ Raulerson
Lonnie Canady
Allen
Rhoden
Harley Jones
Hattie
Clarence Bennett
FE. L. Estes
Ddison
Monizei
J.O. Sikes
Folkston
Army Sergeant Killed When Parachute Fails to Open
Macon February 28 One Army filer was killed and another bailed out successfully when their plane broke engine trouble over Rolling Brook near Macon. Sergeant Joseph Rosenthal leapt to the side but his parachute failed to open and he struck the earth fatally. Norman Lewellyn suffered arches and bruises as his parachute dragged him after the crippled plane.
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Macon
Joseph Rosenthal
Norman ‘Lewellyn
Ted
Ackeonville
Fla
Murder of Trice Jr in Macon blamed on negro
Macon February 28 Coroner jury held Mitchell Brinkley a negro for the murder of Zack T Trice Jr 23 early last Saturday January 28 at the Sinclair Refining Co plant where Trice was assistant manager The victim died instantly from a pistol wound and Brinkley fled with the receipts The jury's verdict followed over an hour and a half of questioning due to conflicting statements Brinkley has been jailed since the shooting and a pistol used in the hold up was not recovered He was at the scene when police arrived and had a negress call for help immediately afterward He was the only witness at the inquest and had no counsel.
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Macon
Mitchell Brinkley
Zack T. Trice, Jr
Brinkley
Sinclair Refining Co
Mr. Trice
Trice
L. H. Chapman
Chapman
Bibb County
The Great Commission and Universal Salvation
The article argues the Christian mission extends beyond Jews to all nations through Peter and Cornelius. It asserts that differences of opinion among races and languages will persist but God’s redeeming love and the universal plan apply to all, urging acceptance and support for missionary work.
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Peter
Cornelius
Great Commission
Gentles
Philip
John
Live With Purpose The Man Without Purpose
A compact reflection contrasts living with purpose against aimless existence. It emphasizes that purpose fuels life and meaning, while lacking purpose leads to a diminished experience.
Year-Old Murder Mystery Solved In Atlanta
Atlanta police announced a confession in a year-old murder case. Jimmie Lée Gibbs, an African American man, said he shot grocer T. W. Adcock during a Jan 7, 1988 holdup that yielded $4. Detective M. W. Moss led the investigation over more than a year and obtained Gibbs’s confession as the case was reopened.
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Atlanta
Jimmie Lée Gibbs
T. W. Adcock
M. W.moss
Gibbs
Adcock
Cousin Susie Hostess for 26 Senators in Atlanta
Georgia Senator Susie T. Moore of Tifton hosted a dinner in Atlanta for 26 fellow senators, chairing the University of Georgia committee. The group had planned a joint Athens visit but postponed after fears the exodus would cripple senate action. Friday the committee tours the University Experiment Station in Tifton followed by Rotary Club dinner and Saturday breakfast at the host's home.
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Atlanta, Ga
Susiee
Georgia Senate
Susie T. Moore
Tifton
University of Georgia Committee
Senate
Athens
University of Georgia
Susie
Rotary Club
Sue
Man Held After Confession in Murder Case
Gibbs was moved from the convict camp to police headquarters after confessing. Detectives report the suspect is charged with suspicion of murder awaiting further proceedings.
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Gibbs
Plane Crash Fatal To Two In LaFayette
In Lafayette Georgia the Civil Aeronautics Authority opened an investigation into a light plane crash that killed two Rome men, Harry Clair and J C Owens. Eyewitnesses said the two seater Taylor Cub stalled and plunged about 800 feet into a pine thicket, killing Clair and Owens instantly. Russell Young of the C A A led the inquiry.
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LaFayette
Civil Aeronautics Authority Today
Rome
Harry Clair
J. C. Owens
Bob Lane
Clair
Owens
Russell Young
C. A.A
Birmingham
Belief in Ruby Amulet Protecting Against Famine and Disease
A historical note describes Assyrian beliefs about the ruby as a protective amulet. The ruby is said to shield wearers from famine and poverty, with ruby powder ingested allegedly curing hemorrhages and serving as a health remedy against rheumatism.
Lone bank robbery pockets 655 dollars in Ray City Georgia
Valdosta Ga February 28 a lone masked bandit robbed the Farmers Bank of Ray City taking 655 dollars in cash. Ik Swindle bank official said the robber entered before opening time asked for change then demanded all money in the vault. Swindle noted the suspect appeared to weigh about 225 pounds and escaped. authorities in surrounding counties were alerted.
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Valdosta
Farmers’ Bank
Ray City
Bay City
Warrants Charged in Florida Vehicle Fatality Case
Three warrants charging murder manslaughter and driving while intoxicated were issued against G White of St. Cloud Fla State Patrolman J E White said after an accident Thursday in which Miss Tommie Holloman 60 of near Batson ton was killed.
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G White
St. Cloud
Fla
J. E. White
Tommie Holloman
Batsonton
Use More Potash in Your Fertilizer This Year
HIE final figure in your fertilizer analysis indicates its potash content. Tell your fertilizer man you want at least 8 percent potash with genuine NY potash used by Southern farmers for over 50 years. High potash fertilizer pays by boosting yields and lint quality, with 8 percent potash costing little more than average mixes.
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South
Experiments Show Potash Boosts Cotton Yields In Trials
North Carolina Experiment Station recommends top-dressing cotton with 125 to 250 pounds of kainit or 50 to 100 pounds of muriate per acre on rusted fields with only 3 percent potash. South Carolina found 120 pounds of muriate per acre raises yield by 686 pounds of seed cotton per acre. Across tests 600 pounds per acre with 5-10-0, 557 pounds. 5-10-5, 1,015 pounds. 5-10-10, 1,243 pounds. Potash worked whether applied at planting or as a top-dress.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station
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Preacher
West of
Hart
Ates
Joseph’ Rosenthal
Trice Jr
Mitchell
Brikley
Fie
Hotel Lanier
Macon, Georgia
Nya
Ash
N. V. Potash Export My., Inc
Hurt
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