Prominent Chipley Dentist Fatally Shot Friday
Chipley Ga March 8 Funeral services were held for Dr B R McLaughlin a prominent dentist found shot to death alone in his Chipley home Friday afternoon. He died instantly from a mouth wound after being at his office Thursday until about 4 o clock. Survived by wife Mary Moss away with her mother and four children Ben Charles Martha.
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Ipley
B. R. McLaughlin
Chipley
Harris, Meriwether
Muscogee
McLaughlin
C. F. McLaughlin
Columbus
Grelock
Senator Walsh Dies Aboard Train to Washington
President elect Roosevelt mourns the death of Senator Thos. J. Walsh of Montana two days before his inauguration. Roosevelt called Walsh one of his oldest and most stalwart cabinet members and a grievous loss to the country and the incoming administration.
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New York
Roosevelt
Thos. J. Walsh
Montana
Walsh
Inspector and Office Force Ready To Help Farmers Apply For Crop Loans
Inspector A B Sammons arrives in Butler to assist farmers with crop loan applications. Local office at County Agent W A Lundy, with Mrs Sara Cross and Miss Sallie Wilson, provide blanks and guidance. Loans from a 90 million fund require hard eligibility and acreage reductions. first lien on crops, repayment by Oct 31 1983, and 6.5 percent interest.
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A.B. Sammons
Rotfise
Butler
W. A. Lundy
Sara Cross
Sallier Wilson
Washington, D. C
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Georgians urged to buy 1933 auto tags now to avoid rush
Georgia motorists were urged by Marcus McWhorter to purchase 1983 license tags early to prevent a later rush and possible rate changes. Refunds may apply if tag prices drop during the legislative session. Final purchase date set for March 1 with no penalties before April 1.
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Marcus McWhorter
State Motor Vehicle Division
McWhorter
General Assembly
Georgia
Talmadge
Auto
Fire Destroys Talbotton Home
A fire tore through a Talbotton residence Friday at 2:09 AM. The blaze damaged the McClung property, with investigators unsure of the cause as flames grew quickly after discovery.
Georgia Banks Reopened for Emergency Service
Banking officials across Georgia prepared to reopen on a limited service basis as Treasury Department pronouncements were studied in Washington. Albany Valdosta and Atlanta were among the first cities to announce readiness to resume operations.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Treasury Department
Washington
Albany
Valdosta
Babson declares U S banks sound amid hoarding critique
Lake Wales Florida March 6 financial expert Roger W Babson says banks are in stronger position than since 1929 and blames people for hoarding cash in safes mattresses and pockets urging use of funds to pay bills buy goods or deposit in banks He notes more money in hands today than ever before and compares to 1898 1907 house certificates as a remedy.
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Lake Wales
Fla
Roger W. Babson
United States
Babson
Florida
Citizen Reports Woods Fire Complaint and Penalty
Mr T B Joiner reports a fire on his property north of town last week that destroyed several hundred dollars worth of young pine timber. He seeks proof of the guilty party, hoping the incident serves as a warning and that heavy penalties for starting fires in woods deter future acts.
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T. B. Joiner
Jarrell Named To Georgia Bi-Centennial Committee
Former Taylor county Board of Commissioners chair F C Jarrell was named a member of the Georgia Bi Centennial Association. Governor Eugene Talmadge sent the invitation, with plans for observance spanning April 15 to Thanksgiving and President Franklin D Roosevelt leading the statewide committee.
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F. C. Jarrell
Board of Commissioners
Taylor County
Georgia
Eugene Talmadge
Franklin D.roosevelt
Alreaden
Jarrell
Grand Champion Prize-Winner Converts Into Pork
Howard Taunton, famed Poland China hog raiser, butchered his grand champion sow from the Chattahoochee Valley Fair in Columbus last fall. The carcass weighed 1036 pounds total post dissection with 1-2 pounds per portion. Taunton invites inspection if figures are questioned and notes the hog was exactly three years old at butcher time.
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Howard Taunton
Poland
Chattahoochee Valley Fair
Columbus
Taunton
Citizens State Bank Butler Observes Orders
Citizens State Bank of Butler follows the President's proclamation with a four day holiday from Monday through Thursday. Cashier L A Sterday notes the bank stayed open Friday and Saturday and will resume normal hours after the holiday. Local business leaders praise the move as restoring confidence and predict better national business within a month.
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Citizens State Bank of
Butler
Roe Eaines
L. A
Roosevel
Roosevelt
Loans Being Sought By Taylor County Farmers
The largest farmer gathering at the court house heard County Agent W. A. Lundy outline this year’s seed loan details. Farmers received blanks to apply and await local committee approval as applications are expected to set a record. Baby chicks advertised include officially blood tested Reds and Rocks from Blue Ribbon Hatchery in Columbus.
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Taylor County
Court House
W. A. Lundy
Pease
Blue Ribbon Hatchery
Sixth Ave
Columbus, Ga
Roosevelt Inaugural Address Text Released
The text of President Roosevelt's inaugural speech outlines resolve amid crisis. He declares the nation must face facts with candor, rejects fear, and emphasizes renewal through decisive leadership and shared sacrifice.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Former Taylor County Young Man Fatally Injured in Auto Crash
The article notes the death of Hilton Rogers, formerly of Charing, Georgia, after a car collision near Tampa, Florida, on February 26 1988. He was rushed to a hospital but died. His brother and mother were at his bedside. his body was returned to Tazewell Georgia for burial with funeral services at a Methodist church conducted by Rev W H Wilcox of Buena Vista.
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Anto Cermak
Chicago
Miami
Fla
Giuseppe Zangara
Roosevelt
Head
Columbus
Columbus Ledger
Central of Georgia Railway
Albany
Birmingham
Ala
the Reaper
Tampa
Hilton Rogers
Charing Ga
Pate
Charles du Bois
Brandon
Pla
Tazewell
W. H. Wilcox
Buena Vista
Governor Signs Measure to Reimburse Counties for Road Costs
Gov. Madge signed a bill to repay counties in Georgia 26.58 million dollars for road construction expenses before Sept 1 1981. The first 1936 installment will be paid, with ten annual payments totaling 26.6 million, limited to county bond payments though counties with no road bonds may use funds as they wish. Taylor County slated to receive 26 600 via the measure.
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Madge
Comas
Appling Burton
Franklin
Myrick
Chatham
Davis
Mitchell
Wong
Poor Married Man to Be Presented Tonight by Legion Aux
The School Improvement Club of Ideal presents "A Poor Married Man" tonight at 7 at Butler High School auditorium under the American Legion Auxiliary. The play blends comedy and farce with scenes of a country doctor and his daughter contrasting with the professor’s misadventures. Admission 10 and 20 cents.
Reverend Mann Delivers Notable Sermon At Reynolds Church
Rev D G Mann of Macon conducted a Sunday school training class in Reynolds this week and occupied the pulpit at the Methodist church Sunday night. He preached an interesting sermon to an appreciative audience while in the city as a guest of Rev W B Hightower, a lifelong friend and classmate.
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D. G. Manny
Macon
Reynolds
Methodist Church
City
W. B. Hightower
Mr Sims Garrett Jr Visits Washington Inauguration
Mr Sims Garrett Jr of Charing returned from Washington after attending the inauguration and spending several days in the capital. He says the trip was enjoyable and he was cordially received by the Georgia delegation.
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Sims Garrett, Jr
Charing
Herald Office
Washington
Garrett
Georgia
Diversify Crops Highlight Wight Nurseries Deals
Growers urged to diversify with pecans tung trees and cotton alternatives as best crops. Wight Nurseries of Cairo Georgia promotes these options to farmers seeking varied yields and resilience.
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Wight Nurseries
Cairo
Negro Moved to Out of County Jail for Safekeeping
A 27 year old man identified as Buddie Jordan was arrested after an attack on a female tourist en route from Columbus to Macon. He was jailed in Taylor county then moved for protection after threats of violence. The victim, a stranger in Reynolds area, identified him, and an all night search followed.
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Buddie Jordan
Reynolds
Butler
Taylor County
Rk. P. McGuffin
Maton
Columbus
Patsiliga Line
Little Daughter of Tauntons Dies After Heart Attack
Opal Catherine Taunton, two and a half, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Worthan Taunton of near Butler, died Saturday afternoon presumed from a heart attack. Born June 20, 1980, she was laid to rest Sunday at Bethel cemetery after funeral services by Rev. W. EB. Hightower. Virginia Hammock of G. H. Goddard & Co. Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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James Worthan Taunton
Butler
Lofelack
Opal Catherine
W. EB. Hightower
Little Catherine
Bethel Cemetery
Virginia Hammock
G. H. Goddard & Co
Reynolds
Reynolds Residence Burned Early Wednesday Morning
The Reynolds western section residence of Mr. Terrell Waters near the business district was destroyed by fire about 7 o clock yesterday morning. Origin suspected to be a defective stove fly. The building, owned by Mr. T. J. Winters, may have uninsured. All furnishings were saved except dining room and kitchen items.
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Terrell Waters
Reynolds
T. J. Winters
W. R. Blanton Dies In Talbot County
Talbotton Ga March 2 W R Blanton a leading citizen of Talbot county died at his home five miles east of Talbotton after a brief illness from influenza which developed into pneumonia He was a Methodist and for six years chairman of the Talbotton Consolidated High School trustees Surviving are his wife two daughters Mrs Lowry Holder a son Ben George Fryer and Gene all of Talbotton his mother M C Blanton and five sisters Mrs J A Kelley Mrs J C Cook and others in the area
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Talbotton
Blanton
Talbot County
Methodist Church
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R. B McLaughlin
Senator Walsh
Cermak
Talbotton Hom
F.C. Jarrell
Citizens State Bank
Taylor
Legion Aux
D .G. Mann
Sunday
J. W. Taunton
W. R. Blanton
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