Governor Talmadge Fires Head Of Auto Bureau Over Tag Price
Governor Eugene Talmadge ordered State Auditor Tom Wisdom to remove M. P. McWhorter from the payroll as head of the motor vehicle division for lobbying at the legislature and after saying he would wait for a court order to issue $8 automobile license tags. The action, taken March 20, 1931, included possible National Guard backing and followed McWhorter’s opposition to a $3 tag rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talmee
Tom Wisdom
M. P. McWhorter
State Revenue Commission
McWhorter
Talma
Talmadge
Department of Agriculture
Failaben Auto
McWshorter
What Farm Bill Means to Farmers Explained
An analysis of Roosevelt era farm policy for farmers, outlining how the farm bill uses marketing agreements, production compensation funded by a processing tax, and price support shifts to stabilize agricultural prices. The piece notes flexible plans to lift prices without burdening food buyers, with further details referenced on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Administration
Ls Cordance
Ginners' Report Shows 1982 Crop Bales Ginned
There were 6 168 bales of gallon ginned to be ginned in ay founty from the crop of 1982, as pe red with 10 240 bales from crop of 1931.
Urgent Appeal to Protect Taylor County Forests
A Taylor County citizen appeals to all residents to prevent forest fires to preserve timber, wildlife, and future wealth. The letter argues fire suppression could create jobs, boost turpentine and lumber industries, and protect homes for future generations, urging collective action and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County Citizen
Taylor County
Savannah
Herty
R. Eb, McCante
Campaign to Raise 100000 for Georgia Hall Inn at Warm Springs
Mr Rufus Smith directs a Georgia campaign in Taylor County for funds to build a new inn at Warm Springs to replace the old wooden facility serving patients. The project would be named Georgia Hall and aims to gather 100000 in total contributions from donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Smith
Taylor County
Inn
Warm Springs
Roosevelt
Georgia
Georgia Hall
Taylor
Zangara Goes to Death in Defiant Mood
Raiford Florida March 20 Zangara uttered defiant taunts before execution by electric chair for the Chicago mayoral assassination. He demanded the button be pushed nine minutes before death and taunted capitalists as guards prepared for the methodical end. Despite chaplain readings he refused solace, insisting get the hell out of here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raiford
Fla
Guiseppi Zangara
Dan Hardie
A. J. Cermak
Chicago
Franklin Roosevelt
Zangara
Joe
L. A. Sheffield
St. John
Prominent Roberta Attorney Dies After Pneumonia Attack
Roberta Georgia March 18 funeral services held Friday for Jule B Green prominent lawyer recently named Crawford County attorney. Body taken to Dublin his old home for rites. Green came to Roberta from Dublin 14 months ago death due to pneumonia survivors include wife two sons Jule and James and relatives in Georgia North Carolina and Florida.
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Roberta
Jule B. Green
Crawford County
Dublin
Green
Jule
James Green
Georgia
North Carolina
Florida
Uncle Charlie Underwood Dies at 88 in Boxspring Ga
Charlie Underwood aged 88 of Boxspring Ga died at home on March 21 and was buried the next day in County Line Baptist Church cemetery. He was a respected citizen and elder veteran of Ghattahoochee County.
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Boxspring
Charlie
County Line Baptist Church
Temetery
Ghattahoochee Co
Ederaite Veveran
Poultry Sale Tomorrow at Reynolds and Butler Plants
A poultry truck sale is planned for Friday March 24 at Reynolds from 1 to 2 80 p m and Butler from 5 p m. Prices per pound include 6 cents for leghorn housefryers large 16 cents, roosters 8 cents. Farmers urged to bring sand baskets and avoid tying feet to facilitate handling. A large tonnage is expected with cash paid promptly by banks. Mention of Ley Community Club meeting rescheduled to Saturday at 7 80.
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Reynolds
Butler
Leghorn Housec
Reynolds and Butler
Ley Community Club
Where Do We Go From Here Musical Promised Thursday Night
An adequate cast has been chosen for the school auditorium production of the musical comedy Where Do We Go From Here to be presented Thursday evening. The operetta is new, patriotic and romantic with numbers including You Are The One When the Heart Beats True and The American Girl performed by Grammar School pupils.
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America
Training Classes At Local Churches Next Week
Two standard courses will be offered at the Methodist church with Rev. G E Clary teaching Organizing for Christian Extension in the Local Church and Rev L A Harrell teaching A Course on Worship Books are available at the parsonage Classes begin Sunday at 2 80 p m and continue Sunday evening through Friday evening Also Rev Harrell will lead a course at Union Church on The Morning of the Christian s Monday through Thursday afternoon W B E Hightower Pastor
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Methodist Church
G. E. Clary
L. A. Harrell
Babson Park Welcomes Roosevelt Banking Reforms
Babson Park, Fa March 18 Roosevelt's swift action marks better times ahead. Despite bank closings, recovery is swift with reforms. The plan includes currency backed by government bonds and bank assets, a balanced budget, and confidence restoration to lift employment and prices.
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Babson Park
Roosevelt
Congress
Weing
Sheela
United States
Federal Reserve
Burns Prove Fatal To Mr. Obie Peterman Former Taylor Co Man
Obie Peterman aged 80, longtime Taylor County native and Long Branch mechanic, died Friday in New Jersey from burns suffered in an accident about two weeks earlier. Survived by widow, mother Mrs J H Peterman, three brothers and three sisters in several states. Funeral and interment held at Long Branch Monday.
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Burns
Obie Peterman
Taylor. Co
Taylor County
Long Branch
N. J
Peterman
J. H. Peterman
Mr. Peterman
J. Hy,Peterman
Messrs
Hoy
Death of George Williams a notable local Black citizen
George Williams, longtime respected Black resident of Butler and former trusted servant in the Henry family, dies Monday afternoon. Born in Raleigh, NC, to slave parents, he gained education and liberty, organized a local lodge of colored Master Masons, and served as Master of the Masons for many years. He and his wife Ida raised many children who now hold prominent positions across the country. funeral held Wednesday attended by large mixed crowds, led by Rev. C. J. Roque more and Masonic lodge members.
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Georgia A. Williams
Otlock
Butler
Ake
Raleigh
N. G
Columbus
Promini
R. G
Eo Lorge
Budex Tbs F .& AM
Williams
Ida Williams
Mary E. Moultrie
Horace W. Williams
Magon
Carrie McCrary
Maywood
James Williams
New Haven
Conn
Ruby Williams
Nines
Helen Byseh Eero Til
Raiph Rylan
Hern
Margaret Williams
Birmingham
Ala
C. J. Roquemore
Colored Masonic Lodge
Rev A B Jones Heads Atlanta Cooperative Exchange Club
Rev A B Jones former Butler man leads Atlanta Co operative Exchange Club formed with 15 Inman Park firms. Offices at 959 Highland Terrace provide a system where members offer commodities or services, and the club buys or pays in exchange checks usable for merchandise or services within the member network.
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A. B. Jones
Butler
Atlanta Exchange Club
Co-operative Exchange Club
Inman Park
Highland Terrace
N. KE
Co-operative Exchange
Reynolds Hosts Baptist Assn Conference In Reynolds
About 40 pastors and W M A representatives attended the Reynolds conf ere nce to discuss Rehoboth association pastorates. Speakers included Dr J J Sammons and Rev J F Eden as well as Mrs E M Poteat and Mrs M D Reed. The group sent telegrams to support anti beer votes and adopted a prohibition stance. The next meeting is in June with the ai pos convention in Musella.
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Baptists
Rehoboth Association
Women's Missionary Societies
Reynolds
Macon
Acquila Chamlee
Bessie Ditt College
Association
J. A. Ivey
Marshallville
Reynolds Baptist Church
New. M. A
Walter George
Richard B. Russell, Jr
Aipos
Musella
Butler Couple Celebrates 54th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J J Windham longtime Butler residents celebrate their fifty fourth wedding anniversary. They have contributed to the county as merchants builders and public servants with nine children and several grandchildren. The Herald extents heartfelt congratulations and wishes for continued happiness and health.
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J. J. Windham
J. Windham
Butler Ang
The
Herald
Windham
Sheriff McGuffin Announces Auto Tag Blanks Availability
Auto license tag blanks for 1988 are now at Sheriff R. P. McGuffin's office in the courthouse. Tags cost 8 dollars until April 1, after which a sheriff's fee and a 20 percent penalty are added. Applicants fill blanks and mail the 8 dollars to receive a tag. after April 1, forms must be signed by the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff McGuffin
R. P. McGuffin
Aged Buena Vista Negro Killed by Hit-Run Driver
Columbus Ga March 19 Ernest Walker Chattahoochee county negro living near Cusseta was arrested by Sheriff and deputy on murder with an automobile charges. He is alleged to have run down and killed another aged negro on the outskirts of Buena Vista Saturday night. The Ford roadster driver was said to have sped on and was found at his home near Cusseta.
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Columbus
Ernest Walker
Chattahoochee County
Cusetta
Us B. McGlain
J. B. Miller
Walker
Buena Vista
Cusseta
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Auto Bureau
Associated Preas
W. JR. Arnold
Committee of
Farm Organization
Roeland
Mitchell
S. D
Ginners’ Report
Chicago Manor
Charlie Underwood
Babson
George Williams
Atlanta
May Butler
Ashton B. Jones
City
Florence Jones
Baptist
Woman's Missionary Society
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