Georgia News Briefs From Across The State
A busy Georgia week reports a school bus wreck in Ala ama county injuring 20 or more children. Hereford cattle sale at Griffin totaled 11,609 dollars for 72 head. A Monticello fire destroyed part of the Farm ers Union building with 700 bales of cotton burned and 100000 dollars in damage. Rome mourns Mrs. Chas. R. Pitner a suffrage leader and former editor. Atlanta church leader Dr. C R Stauffer dies in hospital after illness. Ome ga Plant Co president E L Powell dies of heart attack. Gibson Girl Doll by John S Averill enters American Dolly Hobby Show in Pittsburgh. Teche Greyhound Bus Lines strike halts traffic to Columbus Montgomery New Orleans. re routing via Southeastern Greyhound. Gov. Talmadge notes Navy Lt Herman Talmadge favors staying in uniform over running for Congress. Georgia waste paper dealers report February shipments near 9.8 million pounds, up from January but under national needs. Dr L G Small escapes trigger a statewide manhunt. deputy under bond for 500 dollars. Sumter County sheriff run-off campaign heads to March 28 with Jack McArthur and Zera Littlejohn advancing from primary.
Out of County 4-H Club Trips Announced by W A Sutton
State 4 H Club leader W A Sutton lists upcoming events. July 10 to 22 hosts the District Achievement Contest. August brings the State Council meeting at G S C W Milledgeville and a Wildlife Conservation Camp at Camp Wahsega. October plans place the State Congress in Atlanta with details to come. Mentions last year turnout of 4 H Club members.
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W. A. Sutton
Milledgeville
Camp Wahsega
Dahlonega
Atlanta
Soldiers in Taylor County Can Vote by Absentee Plan
Georgia’s new absentee soldier voting law lets all armed forces members vote from abroad. A friend or relative can request a registration form and ballot from the county tax collector, who sends them to the serviceman. The soldier signs and mails the form back, then ballots are sent and returned without postage. Registration deadlines differ, but soldiers may register up to counting day.
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Taylor County
Armed Service
Georgia
T. Grady Head
State
APO
Democratic Executive Committee
Alrady
Navy wife offers one of her eyes to blind soldier
Berkley California March 20 a young navy wife offered one of her eyes today to a blind soldier Mrs C W Vanard 25 year old University of California co ed and wife of a torpedo man on sea duty made the offer in a letter to Sgt Forest Vosler of Livonia New York whose plight was told in a recent London news story He was blinded by shrapnel on an air mission over Europe. I didn t want anyone to know Mrs Venard said admitting authorship of the letter to Vosler I wanted to do it on the side as my contribution to the war effort I felt so sorry for that poor soldier boy I have two good eyes and I can get along with one if the other will give the soldier an equal chance to get along too.
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Berkley
Calif
Navy
C. W. Vanard
University of California
Forest Vosler
Livonia
N. Y
London
Europe
Notable Echoes From Our Readers and The Clergy
A reflective piece notes faith in God and steady trust in the Word. It recalls a Sunday downpour dampening gardeners and baptisms, and satirically comments on newsroom news gathering and fan mail. A lieutenant’s bulletin mentions a dance honoring servicemen in a distant city.
Political Announcement for Georgia Representative Candidacy
A candidate from Taylor County announces run for Georgia General Assembly to represent Taylor County in the Democratic Primary on July 4. The nominee pledges to serve all interests of the people, state, and county to the best of their ability.
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General Assembly
Taylor County
General Assembly of
Georgia
Edwards declines reelection to state house
J W Edwards announces he will not seek another term in the State House of Representatives for Taylor County. He thanks supporters, notes three terms served, two with no opposition, and wishes success to his successor.
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House of Representatives
J. W. Edwards
Wohlwender Seeks Four Year Solicitor General Term
Ed Wohlwender announces candidacy for the four year term beginning January 1 1945 as Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. He notes prior appointment to fill the unexpired term and pledges faithful, honest service and adherence to law enforcement while seeking support across the circuit.
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Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
Hubert Calhoun
Armed Services
ED Wohlwender
Labor Draft Law Favored Says Legion Leader
Atlanta March 19 American Legion Commander Warren Atherton urged volunteers for war work and backed a national labor draft. He cited a labor conference with William Green Philip Murray Secretary Knox and Undersecretary Patterson hearing from Generals Arnold and Stilwell about the need for more supplies. Atherton told Georgia Legion officials the home front effort determines the war’s end as much as heroism abroad.
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Atlanta
American Legion
Warren Atherton
Army
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Philip Murray
CIO
Knox
Navy
Patterson
War Department
Arnold
Stilwell
Atherton
Georgia Department of the Legion
New Postal Rates Take Effect March 26 1944
The Revenue Act of February 25 1944 raises most postage classes effective March 26 1944. First Class local and outgoing mail 3 cents per ounce postcards to each. US air mail 8 cents per ounce, armed forces overseas 6 cents per half ounce. Fourth Class up 3 percent. Money order fees rise across the board with related increases for registered mail and C O D fees.
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United States
Manpower Shortage Ties Macon County Whisky Still
Sheriff W. T. Jolly reports severe manpower shortages in Macon County Geor gia as three calm women operate a Montezuma whisky still. He found them last week while the operation continued with workers showing no signs of panic.
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Macon County
Montezuma
W. T. Jolly
Stillers
New-born Baby Girl Left at Eastman Door
A newborn girl, wrapped in a cheap overnight bag, was found on the doorstep of Mr. and Mrs. E. Jewel Johnson in Eastman Georgia on Tuesday. The infant was taken to a local hospital and reported doing well. Police said no identifying clues were found at the scene.
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Eastman, Ga
E. Jewel Johnson
Eastman
Roy Holder
Hamp Johnson
State Highway Department seeks funds for state roads
Atlanta notes the State Highway Department filed a $2,666,000 requisition with the state auditor to pay obligations due March 25 to counties. Auditor B E Thrasher Jr says funds come as soon as $2,500,000 in war bonds are disposed of. This marks the ninth payment under the 1935 Constitutional Amendment. after the tenth, $7,950,000 of the original $26,666,000 will remain outstanding.
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Atlanta
Highway Department
B. E. Thrasher Jr
Thrasher
War Manpower Commission Recruiting Drive in Tay County
In this issue items and ads promote the War Manpower Commission recruiting drive. War essential employers should contact the U S Employment Service in Thomaston before noon next Saturday to share their labor needs for the campaign.
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Compion
Tay County
U. S
Thomaston
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