Georgia Weekly Roundup Reports Local Events and Accidents
A wide array of Georgia items includes Millen spring flower show May 11 at Millen community house, injuries from a shoe tie fall in Atlanta, a fatal lightning strike in Fulton County, a shanty beating probe in Atlanta, and: Bar Association election of A. A. Marshall of Macon. death of J. P. Dykes of Bleckley. imminent state fire school training for Atlanta firefighters. acquittal of Harden and Hall in a murder case. candidate entrance fees set for Montgomery County. Hazlehurst mayoral fines and tax drive. Georgia High School Association meet at University of Georgia May 5-7. Millen Lumber Co. sawmill fire. acid spill injuries in Atlanta. temporary Millen classrooms for vocational studies. lightning injury to Dan Parks in Georgia. a produce truck crash near Tampa. Ammer Chappell wins at Sumter flower show. Swift Cotton Oil Mill back to work. Augusta building permit surge. Stewart County grand jury road labor proposal. Clarkston accident injuries. liquor sales in Atlanta begin after 22 dry years. first bottle bought by former Mayor Jas L. Key. large free ballpark admissions for Crackers games. Americas parking rules. Colquitt tobacco curing set for June 1. polices training in LaGrange. Misys Baptist church ready for use. Kashita village development near Fort Benning and Ocmulgee CCC youth project.
Georgia Exchange Clubs to Meet in Griffin
The 18th annual Georgia Exchange Clubs state convention will be held in Griffin from June 12 to 14. Judge W H Beck Jr secretary of the state organization announces the event.
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Griffin
of Georgia Exchange Clubs
W. H. Beck, Jr
University R C I C unit ranked excellent
Athens Ga May 1 The University of Georgia ROTC unit has been ranked excellent the highest rating possible according to information received by Col H F B Mann commandant of cadets.
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Athens
University of Georgia R. O, T, C
H. FB. Mann
Peaches Shipped From Montezuma First Local Saloon
J B Easterlin shipped eight and one half bushel baskets of Mountain Rose peaches from Montezuma Georgia on Monday as the first local shipment of the fruit. The fruit was sent express to New York for sale.
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Montezuma
J. B
Easterlin
New York
Roy N. English Dies in Americus After Illness
Roy N. English of Oglethorpe Georgia died at the Americus city hospital Sunday after a brief illness. The body was returned to Oglethorpe for funeral services. English was a well known young man with many friends in Macon County.
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Americus
Roy N. English
Oglethorpe, Ga
Oglethorpe
English
Macon County
Trial motion hearing won by youthful Cobe Slayer
Marietta Ga April 29 Superior Judge J H Hawkins will hear on June 4 a motion for a new trial for youthful S J Wheat convicted and sentenced to die in the electric chair June 10 for the murder of aged W W Cape Mableton store keeper.
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Marietta
J. H. Hawkins
S. J. Wheat
W W. Cape
Mableton
First Peaches Reach New York Three Weeks Early
Macon reports the season's first peaches, three weeks early, heading to New York. O. J. Bateman of Byron Ga. shipped three crates of Mayflower peaches to a New York producer house.
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Macon
New York
O. J. Bateman
Byron, Ga
Horne Named Honorary Vice President in Alumnae Group
Montezuma April 29 Mrs J F Horne of Montezuma was notified of her selection as an honorary vice president of the Bessie Tift Alumnae Association of Bessie Tift College Forsyth. She excelled at Bessie Tift then Monroe Female College and was first married to Dr T E Chambers of Montezuma. She has two daughters Mrs Geo McLendon and Mrs S B Liggin, both of Montezuma.
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Montezuma
J. F. Horne
Bessie Tift
Bessie Tift College
Forsyth
Cordelia Hornady
Horne
Monroe Female College
T. E. Chambers
Geo. McLendon
S. B. Liggin
First Peaches Shipped From Sumter Monday
Sumter County's first peaches were shipped north on Monday. E. P. James, who farms on the River road, sent six baskets of Mayflower peaches to Chicago. He reports the crop small but the fruit of excellent quality.
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Americas
Sumter County
Monady
E. P. James
Chicago
Pace to announce re election bid from Third District
Americus Georgia April 29 Congressman Stephen Pace is expected to announce his candidacy for reelection from the Third District soon. He states in a letter that he hopes to be returned to Congress without opposition.
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Americus
Stephen Pace
TV Am
Congress
Oldest graduate to attend Andrew College program
Mrs. Sallie A. Buchanan, 98, oldest graduate of Andrew College, plans to travel from Dallas Texas to Cuthbert for the commencement. A sister of former president C P Anthony she was part of the class of 1857 and will attend the ceremony.
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Cuthbert
Sallie A. Buchanan
Andrew College
Dallas
Tex
C. P. Anthony
Cuthbert School
Thomaston Garden Club Flower Show Opens Friday
Thomaston Georgia May 2 The Thomaston Garden Club will stage a flower show at R E Lee ball court. All Upson County residents may compete for ribbons and prizes. Receiving committee accepts exhibits Friday from 8:00 to 10:30 am. The show opens to visitors from 2:30 to 8:30 pm.
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Thomaston
Thomaston Garden Club
R. E. Lee
Upson County
Thief snags trousers with hook in Atlanta
A fisherman using a pole with a hook enters through open windows to steal cash from sleeping residents. In three trips in the northwest residential area he netted about $10 each time and returned the pants. Police hunt a man with a fish pole as the weapon.
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Atlanta
Americus Lady Breaks Leg After Church Fall
Mrs. L. R. Towson a French teacher at Georgia Southwestern broke her left leg above the ankle in a fall while descending church stairs after a Sunday school class at the First Methodist church in Americus on May 2.
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Americus, Ga
L. R. Towson
Georgia Southwestern
Moseley Declares U S Far From War at Georgia ROA Meet
Maj. Gen. George Van Horn Moseley, commander of the fourth corps area, told the opening session of the 12th annual Georgia department Reserve Officers' Association convention at Fort Benning that the nation is farther from war today than in ten years. He spoke in Columbus on May 1.
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Columbus
George van Horn Moseley
Coups
Georgia Department, Reserve Officers’ Association
Ft. Benning
Parker Hurt in Auto Wreck Near Moultrie
Moultrie Georgia April 30 hospital attendants said J C Parker speaker pro tem of the Georgia house of representatives from Colquitt county is in serious condition after his car overturned near Moultrie. He suffered internal injuries.
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Moultrie
J. C. Parker
Georgian House of Representatives
Colquitt County
Parker
Mo tor Vehicle reports up to date on tag mail orders
Marcus Mc Whorter state director of the Motor Vehicle Division said the department is up to date on handling mail orders for license tags. He reported total sales through Wednesday at 399,723 compared with 400,158 for the same date last year.
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Atlanta
Marcus McWhorter
Motor Vehicle Division
Central of Georgia R R Boosts Columbus's Economy and Service
Columbus notes the Central of Georgia Railway employs 619 locals and pays over 1 million dollars annually, with monthly payroll over 90 thousand. The line supports fast passenger service, low fares, and a growing freight operation including a large package car business. Officials cited include C Baldwin, T P Wade, S C Harris, and W E Dillard.
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Columbus
Central of Georgia Railway
Central of Georgia
Central
I'newise
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Mid
C. Baldwin
T.P. Wade
S. C. Harris
W. E. Dillard
Day set apart for mothers. church services altered
The day kept as a special occasion for mothers. The evening Baptist service was cancelled due to a revival ongoing at the Methodist church.
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Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Golden Wedding 1876 couple celebrated in 1926
R E B Dick McCrary and Raster McCrary mark their Golden Wedding on December 80th reflecting their marriage on December 14, 1876. The couple’s long, upright life earned trust among both races and white neighbors. Invitations limited due to the wife’s illness. the celebration was planned for December 80th to allow distant children to attend.
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Herald
R. EB
Dick) McCrary
Raster
Lavonia Times Publishes Second Student Edition
Lavonia Georgia hosts the second annual student edition of The Lavonia Times published Friday by six University of Georgia journalism students. Editors include Nancy Branyon and Margaret Bea sley of Atlanta Dean Nowell from Agusta Ralph Rice of Woodland Lynne Brannen of Athens and Edwin Rogers of Ashburn.
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Lavonia
Lavonia Times
University of Georgia
Nancy Branyon
Margaret Beasley
Atlanta
Dean Nowell
Agasta
Ralph Rice
Woodland
Lynne Brannen
Athens
Edwin Rogers
Ashburn
Sister accident kills 10 year old girl in Dublin home
Ruth Ricks died after a pistol taken from an old trunk accidentally fired by her 8 year old sister Doris while several children played at their Orianna residence. Police and witnesses say the incident was accidental.
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Dublin
Orianna
Ruth Ricks
Doris Ricks
Ricks
Rivers Comments on Plans for Future Political Announcements
Atlanta April 30 Gov Rivers said he will announce his political plans before the June 1 state primary entry deadline. He emphasized not trying to mislead anyone and will wait as long as proprieties allow before making a formal statement.
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Atlanta
Gav. Rivers
Georgia Inter-Collegiate 4-H Club Conference at Camp Joy Cliff
W T Anderson editor of the Macon Telegraph will be the principal speaker at the Georgia Inter-Collegiate 4-H Club conference at Camp Joy Cliff. Four junior colleges and a University of Georgia 4-H Club delegation will attend. The University Club sponsors the meeting with Mimmie Nelson and A S Bussey directing activities.
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Athens
W. T. Anderson
Macon Telegraph
Camp Joy Cliff
University of Georgia
University Club
H. H. Payne
Maysville
Mimmie Nelson
A. S. Bussey
Georgia
Millen Lumber Co Saw Mill Destroyed By Fire
The Millen Lumber Co saw mill in Millen Georgia owned by W A Walden valued at over 12000 dollars burned Friday. The planing and manufacturing operations will continue using lumber on hand and a temporary mill will be erected while the permanent plant is rebuilt.
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Millen
Millen Lumber Co
W. A. Walden
Plane lands in tree as pilot escapes unharmed
Statesboro Georgia May 8 C Dobbs a Statesboro airplane pilot miraculously escaped death or serious injury after a tailspin crash near the airport end. His motor failed and the plane struck a tree demolishing the craft, yet he emerged from the wreckage without a scratch.
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Statesboro, Ga
C. Dobbs
Statesboro
Althamerh
Nekhe
Georgia Proclaims Hospital Day for May 12
Atlanta April 30 Governor Rivers proclaimed May 12 as hospital day in Georgia. He also urged Georgians to display the U S flag on May 8, Mother’s Day, as a public expression of love and reverence for mothers and to visit hospitals to learn about their work.
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Atlanta
Governor Rivers
Georgia
U.S
Funeral Services Held for Hollins N Randolph 64
Atlanta April 30 Funeral services for Hollins Nichols Randolph 68 former Atlanta Attorney who died suddenly of a heart attack Friday at his Washington home will be held Sunday in Washington He practiced law in Atlanta nearly 40 years active in civic projects and served as counsel for public agencies He left Atlanta in 1984 to join the RFC legal staff He authored the act authorizing sale of 5 000 000 Stone Mountain Memorial coins and was former president of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association He was a lineal descendant of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association
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Atlanta
Hollins Nichols Randolph
Washington
Randolph
RFC
Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain Memorial Association
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association
Miss Mathis Chosen Queen From George Georgia
Americus April 80 Miss Elizabeth Mathis of Americus is named Georgia Rhododendron Queen for the South wide festival in Asheville North Carolina in June. The selection adds to a string of beauty honors for the Americus blonde who was among the prettiest at the University of Georgia and who held a senior class leadership role. She previously won Southwestern beauty titles at Georgia Southwestern College and was a queen at the Americas junior school contest and a winner in a State American Legion beauty test.
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Americus
Elizbeth Mathis
Georgia
Rhododendra
Asheville
N. C
University of Georgia
Mig Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern College
the Americas Jj. School
American Legion
Collins closes speaking Engag ement week in Georgia
Georgia State School Superintendent M. D. Collins completes a packed tour of speaking engagements and school visits. He delivered the Confederate Memorial Day address in Fitzgerald and spoke to Odd Fellows, then addressed crowds in Lynnay Argyle Homerville Pont Fargo Cecil Adel Lenox and Water. He also visited Heard Ben Hill Clin Cook and Upson counties.
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Atlanta
Scho
M. D. Collins
South Georgia
Collins Delive
Fitzgerald
The
Odd Fellows
Lodge
Lynnay Argyle
Midway
Homerville
Pont and Fargo
Cecil
Adel
Lenox
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Andrew Raffrey
Fulton County
Bar Association of the
Southwestern Judicial Circuit
A.A. Marshall
J. P. Dykes
Bleckley
Jas. P. Dykes
Bleckley County
Americas Fire Department
Laurens
Isom Harden
Willie Hall
John McLendon
General Assembly
Montgomery County
Democratic Executive Committee
Mt. Vernon
Georgia High School
Georgia High School Association
Walsa Bartlett
Bartlett
Dan Parks
E. F. Sangster
Tampa
Fla
Eddy Connor
Ammie Chappell
Sumter
J. C. Logan
Plains
Swift
Map
Auasta
J. Browning
Stewart County Grand Jury
Stewart Superior Court
Clarkston Monday
A. W. Ingram
Electric Power Fineman of
Minory University Hospital
Jas. L. Key
Woen
Ponce de Leon Park
Crackers
LaGrange
J. E. Mathews
New Misys Baptist Citiien
Kev
J. G. Garrison
W. M. Davis
Kashita
CCC
Ocmulgee National Monument
Singleton
Cobe
Pace
Andrew
Moseley
Arker
C. OF
R.R
Rivers
College
Anderson
H. N. Randolph
Miss Mathis
George
Collins
Goodrich
Silvertown
New Silvertowns
Bob McKenzie
Los Angeles
Bob McKenzie Amous
Silvertoy
Suggs Garage & Machine Works
Butler, Georgia
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