County Primary Set for July 17 by Committee
The Taylor County Democratic Executive committee met in Butler to set rules for the coming primary to elect a Representative in the General Assembly and a Senator for the 23rd district. Primary date with state primary July 17. candidate qualification closes May 25 at 6 p.m. Fees fixed at 150 dollars for both offices. runoff, if any, same as state runoff. Taylor County will use the Secret Australian Ballot System with polls open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in nine precincts.
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Taylor County
Democratic Executive Committee
Court House
Butler
General Assembly
Senate
Army Camp Highlight Capt Jack Hammock Chief Duties
The Mountain Echo profile outlines Capt Jack Hammock QMC as assistant quartermaster and purchasing officer, heading multiple sections including Gas Station and Hospital Linen Supply. It notes his service path from radio operator to officer, and his Burns posting starting Sept 16 1943 after Camp Barkley duty.
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Burns
Jack Hammock
QMC
Evelyn Hammock
Don Diego Street
Santa Fe
Cigee Sons
Hammock
116Th Field Artillery
Florida National Guard
OCS
Camp Barkley
Tex
Tom's Cafe Burglarized in Butler
Local police investigate a burglary at Tom's Cafe in Butler Tuesday night. Thieves entered through a back window and stole change from the cash register, money from two jukeboxes, and about 25 cartons of cigarettes. Operator Tom Harmon says he closed the business around eleven.
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Butler
Tom Harmon
Peacock Captures Bibb County Sheriff Post in Landslide
Julian Peacock won the Bibb County sheriff race in Macon Georgia by a landslide totaling 11,989 votes. The runner ups were William Branan Jr. with 4,091 Marvin Kemper with 2,361 and J A Hicks with 234. The same item lists a classified note for radio service from Foy Cox in Butler Georgia.
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Macon
Julian Peacock
Bibb County
Peacock
William Branan Jr
Marvin Kemper
J. A. Hicks
Giles Declares Stand for Taylor County Voters
John B. Giles announces his Senate candidacy to voters in Taylor Crawford and Peach counties. He pledges independence from gubernatorial campaigns and promises to work with the Legislature and governor for the district and state. He presents himself as a young, progressive candidate seeking harmony and district benefits.
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Taylor, Crawford
Peach Counties
Senate
Taylor County
Georgia
Fantine
John B. Giles
Turner Named Edgewood School Head in Columbus
M T Turner of Butler elected unanimously by Muscoe County Board of Education to lead Edgewood School for 1946 47, replacing Mrs Lois K Bailey. Mrs Turner also to join Edgewood faculty. Board had earlier reassigned Bailey and faced petitions from Edgewood parents over principal choice. Superintendent Moon announced decisions after brief board session.
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Columbus
Muscogee
Edgewood
Clinton Moon
Mary Love
League of Women Voters
Turner
Moon
Prof Green Re-elected Butler School Superintendent
Trustees of Butler High School at their regular meeting Tuesday evening re-elected Prof. J. J. Green as superintendent for another year. Trustees named E. L. Wilson as chairman, with E. H. Bazemore H. E. Allen R. L. Burns and G. D. Locke on the board.
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Butler High School
J. J. Green
E. L. Wilson
E. H. Bazemore
H. E. Allen
R. L. Burns
G. D. Locke
Herald Endorses Carmichael for Georgia Governor
The Herald weighs the 1940 Georgia governor race and endorses James V. Carmichael of Cobb County. It cites his record in Cobb County, state government, and Bell Aircraft, praising his honesty, courage, and push for economy while criticizing opponents' demagoguery and pledges to good government.
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James V. Carmichael
Marietta
Cobb County
Bell Aircraft Corporation
Georgia
Cobb
Jimmie Carmichael
Mr. Carmichael
Five Taylor County Men Return Home After Discharge
Five Taylor County service veterans, three colored and two white, returned home after discharge from the army. They served years overseas and are identified as Willie Green Carson Brooks Stringer John H. Raines William T. Parker Monroe Layfield Jr. The piece notes five white volunteers left for Ft McPherson on May 15 for pre induction exams and mentions draft registration rules for 18 and 19 year olds.
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William T. Parker Monroe Layfield Jr
Willie Green Carson Brooks Stringer
John H. Raines
Taylor County
Ft. McPherson
William G. Windham
James F. Guined
Robert A. Barrow
LeRoy Gee Paul Parks
H. K. Sealy
Jocal Draft Board
Religious Radio Program Broadcasts Across Denominations
Dr Charles E Schofield will discuss A Faith of Days Like These on the Methodist Hour via 388 regional stations. The program starts Sunday May 19 from WSB Atlanta at 8 30 a m EST and is part of the Southern Religious Radio Conference with Baptist, Presbyterian and Methodist cooperation. Dr Lester Rumble will offer the prayer and introduce the speaker. Programs air on WMAZ Macon at 9 a m and WSB Atlanta at 8 30 a m.
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Charles E. Schofield
Methodist Hour
WSB
Atlanta
Southern Religious Radio Conference
Southern Baptist Convention
Presbyterian Assembly
Methodist Church
Schofield
Nebraska
Colorado
Boston University
Lester Rumble
St. Mark Methodist Church
WMAZ
Macon
Has God a Will Has God a Will at Antioch Baptist Church
Pastor J. H. Stanford invites all to Antioch Baptist Church for a Sunday service with the sermon Has God a Will based on Matthew Chapter six Readings emphasize God sovereignty and benefits of the message Sunday School at 10 30 a m and preaching at 8 p m Bring a friend who needs to hear this message and join in prayerful worship.
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Antioch Baptist Church
God
J. H. Stanford
Fishing and Hunting Privileges for Sale Near Reynolds
Have purchased Fishing and Hunting rights on Lockett Place near Reynolds. Those desiring to fish and hunt on this place please see me for day or season privileges. P. E. McDaniel Reynolds, Ga.
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Lockett Place
Reynolds
Seniors to Hear Leon Edwards at Butler High
Rev. Leon Edwards of Reynolds Methodist Church will deliver the Baccalaureate Sermon to Butler High School seniors Sunday morning May 19 at eleven in the High School Auditorium. Edwards, a state known religious and educational leader, will be joined by Rev. C L Glenn who will preach at Crowell Church.
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Leon Edwards
Reynolds Methodist Church
Butler High School
Edwards
Reynolds Church
C. L. Glenn
Rev
Crowell Church
Rev. Glenn
Crowell
Butler
Negro Woman Held In Connection With Death of Negro Man
Eva Jordan is held on a murder charge in the death of Asa Riley at her home near Butler after a Saturday shooting. A warrant by Will Riley names Eva as the killer, and she turned herself in after the incident following a ball game. She admitted shooting after claiming Riley beat her at home. Asa died near his heart roughly two hours later and left a wife and five children.
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Eva Jordan
Asa Riley
Butler
Will Riley
Eva
J. M. Bone
J. D. Cook
Dink Hooten
John W. Vann 73 Dies in Smiths Station Alabama
John W. Vann aged 73 died at his home in Pane Station Alabama on Tuesday May 7. Funeral services were held at Smiths Station Baptist Church with Rev L M Gray officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Survived by a son W M Vann of Smiths Station, three brothers R S Vann Butler Georgia O O Vann Ocoochee Florida and A A Vann Rome Georgia, two sisters Mrs Mattie Smith Columbus and Linnie Reeves Texas, and several nieces and nephews.
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John W. Vann
Pane Station
Ala
Smiths Station
L. M. Gray
Philadelphia Baptist Church
Church
W. M. Vann
R. S. Vann
Butler
O. O. Vann
Ocoochee
Fla
L. M. Doyel to Open Jewelry Store Here
Mr. L. M. Doyel announces in the Herald plans to open a jewelry store in Butler, connected with his furniture business. A full line of watches clocks rings and related items is expected to arrive this week.
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L. M. Doyel
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Army Camp
Mountain Echo
New Mexico
Tom's Cafe
Bibb
FOY Cox
Butler, Ga
Giles
M. T. Turner
Edgewood School
Green
Butler School
Herald
Chas. Benns Jr
the Herald
Moultrie
Carmichael Station
Cobb County Grand Jury
Carmichael
Charmichael
Taylor CO
Antioch Church
P. E. McDaniel Reynolds
Smith Station
Alabama
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