Auxiliary of Legion Holds District Meet
Americus Ga May 18 The Jno p Mathis unit two of the American Legion Auxiliary hosted the Third District Convention with full day sessions at the Carnegie Library. Mrs Herbert Moon opened the meeting with the morning program and delegates from district units and six state officers attended along with guests including Mrs Joseph Toomey.
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Americus
Jno. P. Mathis
American Legion Auxiliary
Carnegie Library
Ladies of the Americas Auxiliary
Herbert Moon
Third District
Department of Georgia
HA. Miller
Joseph ‘Toomey
J Ralston Cargill's Path To Congress Revealed
The Columbus chamber of commerce figure J Ralston Cargill announces his candidacy for Congress to represent the Third district. Born in Columbus in 1875 he worked in stores, rose to chief clerk at Central Railway, ran Pearce Cargill company, later led Penick & Ford interests, then held Curtis Publishing roles and helped form Farm Products Co of Americus before pursuing public office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ralston Cargill
Colmbus Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Mr. Cargill
Columbus
Stuarts High School
D. E. Williams
Williams Coal Yard
Cargill-Wight Co
Cairo
Wight
Penick & Ford, Ltd
New Orleans
Hardaway-Cargill Co
B. H. Hardaway
J. Ralston Carel
W. H. Cargill
Upson County Starts Work on Highway No 3
Upson County begun grading three miles of Highway No 3 south from the Bouth Church and Estee streets under state contract. Work aims for completion in about 60 days as large portions of Route 3 are relocated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomaston Times
Upson
State Highway Department
Bouth Church and
Estee Streets
Pike-Crawford
State Ahway Department
Evidence mounts against bank bandits in Sumter jail
Americus Ga May 13 Evidence against the five alleged bank bandits continued to pile up Friday as they remained in Sumter county jail. The men were rounded up and arrested on May 3 following the Leslie bank holdup and robbery. Page 8. No. 4
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Americus
Sumter County
Fe Fs ‘Ank
Leslie
Greer Appointed to Southwest Georgia Bench
Atlanta May 12 Gov Richard B Russell Jr appoints Judge Robert Lee Greer of Oglethorpe to fill interim as judge of the Southwest Georgia Superior court circuit succeeding the late Judge Z A Littlejohn of Americus. Greer began law practice in 1892 and has held multiple local posts including city judge of Oglethorpe since 1908. Judge Littlejohn died several years after serving the circuit.
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Atlanta
Richard B. Russell, Jr
Robert Lee ‘Greer
Oglethorpe
Z. A. Littlejohn
Americus
Southwest Georgia
Greer
Macon County
Littlejohn
County Executive Committee Adopts State Primary Rules
The Taylor county Democratic Executive Committee met at the Butler courthouse with Judge W W Douglas presiding and reaffirmed primary rules for the September 14 nominations for Governor, Statehouse officers, U S Senator, Congressman, State Senator, Judge Superior Court, Solicitor General, and Representative. Southland precinct manager selection and Southland precinct arrangements were discussed, with J W Cochran to appoint two assistants. Assessments for campaign expenses were set against offices, not individuals, prorated if multiple candidates run. Entries and payments to C E Jenns, secretary, close at noon June 8.
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Taylor County
Court House
Butler
W. W. Douglas
Statehouse
U. S
Southland
J. W Cochran
Beow
Congress
C. E. Jenns
Crisp For Senate Club Organized Here
Local interest in the candidacy of Judge Chas R Crisp for the United States Senate began here after a Taylor county meeting that organized the Crisp For Senate Club. Officers include Capt W J Butler as chairman, H K Sealy as V Chairman, T J Jarrell as Clerk of Court elect and Secretary Treasurer. Many voters have since asked to join, with more names to be added by notifying club officials or the Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. R. Crisp
United States Senate
Taylor County
Herald
Castellow Enters Race for Congress in Third District
Randolph County citizens sign petition urging B T Castellow of Cuthbert to seek Congress from the Third District. Castellow confirms he will run and plans formal announcement soon, with endorsements from across the district. Turn to page 8 for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castellow
Congress
Randolph County
B. T. Castellow
Cuthbert
Third District Dem Committee Reorganized in Americus
Americus Ga May 18 C B Benns editor of the Butler Herald was re elected permanent chairman of the Third District Democratic Congressional Executive committee at a Sumter county courthouse meeting. W D Baugh was re elected permanent secretary. A rules committee and a sub committee were named with members from Americus Dawson Vienna Hawkinsville Columbus and Cuthbert. The group endorsed a county unit plan for nominating a congressman and set dates for the congressional convention and potential second primary. Invitations extended to Americus and Hawkinsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
C. B. Benns
Butler Herald
Democratic Congressional Executive Committee
Sumter County Court House
W. D Baugh
Ellaville
Benns
J. J. Yarbrough
Columbus
Leona
B. West
Baugh
Ihg
Lumbus
Hawkinsville
Congress
Registrars At Work In Taylor County 1932 Election List
The Taylor County Board of Registrars met at the courthouse in Butler on Tuesday to prepare a voter list for 1932. The roster now includes about 2,400 names with many to be expunged for unpaid taxes. Mrs. Sara Cross chairs the board with Sims Garrett and Ray Lucas serving as members.
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Board of Registrars
Taylor County
Butler
Sara Cross
Messrs
Sims Garrett
Ray Lucas
Death of Ralph Dunwody shocks Butler Georgia
Ralph Dunwody a well known Macon figure is found dead near his car on Glen Cove Springs road. The secretary treasurer of the Macon Pelagren t died by suicide after long illness. He suffered from sinus trouble and headaches. He left a note directing friends to the scene and had been with the Telegraph for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Dunwody
Butler
Macon
Ralph R. Dunwotdy
Glen Cove Springs
Dunwody
Mason
al Sihah Temple of the Shrine
Middle Georgia
The
Telegraph
P. T. Andreson
Reconciliation of Jacob and Esau After Years apart
The text recounts Jacob fleeing Beersheba to Haran, fourteen years with Laban, a later dispute, and God urging Jacob to return home. On beginning reconciliation, Jacob wrestles a divine messenger at night, receives a blessing, and senses change in Esau who travels with 400 men from Mount Seir toward Jacob at Gilead, signaling a tense reunion after twenty years.
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Jacob
Beersheba
Haran
Laban
Heauh
Esau
Binetta
Jace
Hsan
Mount
Seir
Dead Sea
Gilead
Mount Seir
Route 96 survey mapped for county grading project
A corps of surveyors led by Mr. P. H. Jackson established headquarters in Butler to survey Route 96 across the county. The plan ties Route 96 with Route 22 at Roberta and Geneva, noting Route 22’s east–west span from Augusta to Columbus. The work runs along the south side of the Central railroad right of way, with grading on Route 22 nearing completion and paving anticipated next year. The survey will last about three months, after which a contract for grading is expected to be awarded by the State Highway Board to convict labor for Taylor County efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Jackson
Butter Monday
State Highway Board
Roberta
Geneva
Augusta
Columbus
Georgia
No. 8
Butler
Central Railroad
Reynolds
Taylor County
Board of County Commissioners
Messrs
F.C. Jarrell
T. Whatley
J. T. Ae Ran
Paving Route Three Begins in Taylor County
Dirt was broken Monday morning preparatory to paving Route Three from the Baptist church lot in Butler to the Flint river bridge a distance of 12 806 miles at an expenditure of 249 673 81. Actual paving will not begin until late June after extensive preliminaries and curve eliminations. The project employs hundreds, with C A Curtis in charge, and brings in engineers and new residents to the town. seven months to complete the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Cuuity & Turney
Baptist Church
Butler
Flint River
Ela
Kieen
Highway Department
C.A. Curtis
Hede
Taylor and Schley
Rupert
Taylor County
State Highway Department
Cargill Visits City In Campaign Visit
Mr Cargill of Muscogee county visited Butler on Friday to campaign for the district judgeship. He seeks the unexpired term of the late Senator Harris. Cargill is described as eminently qualified and well known, with supporters impressed by his personal bearing and candid remarks about his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ralston Cargill
Muscogee County
Judge Crisp
Butler
Crisp
Wm. , Harris
Cargill
Guerry Backers Form Club for Candidacy
Montezuma Georgia May 16 At a county mass meeting in Montezuma an active club was formed to back John B Guerry of Montezuma for judge of the court of appeals to succeed Judge Bloodworth who is not seeking re election He graduated from Mercer Law School in 1907 and has practiced law since then He has been solicitor of
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Montezuma
Macon County
John B. Guerry
Court of Appeals
Bloodworth
Adi
Mercer Law’ School
Rural letter carriers convention to be held in Cuthbert
Rural letter carriers of the Third Congressional District will hold their impunl convention at Cuthbert Monday May 30th. A delightful program of entertainment is being arranged.
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Cuthbert
Hatler High to Stage Colorful Commencement 1932
Hatler High plans a festive 1932 commencement season with operettas and concerts. The Grammar and primary grades perform Down Among the Fairies, while upper grades add numbers. Senior banquet follows, baccalaureate speaker Rev B A Afford, and Calavente address by John B Guerry. Prom for seniors, soloist Mrs Karl Wright, and Gavalleria Rusticana to be performed in Macon.
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Hatler High School
Srd
Music Department
B. Aafford
Columbus
Butler Methodist Church
Calavente
John B. Guerry
Montezuma
Alie Elizabeth Amos
John Bentley Adams
Robbie Lee Allman
Lillian Pearl Baxemore
Lena Rivers Zone
Ruth Alene Childres
Lillian A. Caldwell
Homer Clyde Chapman
S John Robert Cooper
Huell Bloodssworth
Fain
Sara Henricuia Goodman
Annie Mae Hammock
Ulietta
W. Wilton Jarrell
Tchell ‘Gil
Th. Montgomery
Beithiel
Howard McGants
Clyde Belmont
Pittman
Elixabeth Lavenirks
Sara_Peterman
Homer Hart Payne
Sara Lay Turk
Ruther
Missier
Shellman
Supreme Court Affirms Mobley Case for Taylor Co Bank
The State Supreme Court affirmed Fulton Superior Court’s ruling denying a new trial for A B Mobley ex state superintendent of banks in a suit against directors of the former Taylor County Bank. The Banking Department won at trial. the Supreme Court’s affirmation is seen as settling the long-running dispute in favor of the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Mobley
Taylor Co. Bank
State Supreme Court
Fulton Superior Court
A. B. Mobley
Taylor County Bank
Messrs. J. F. Posey
T. L. Fountain
C. W. Bazemore
Eli Garrett
H. G. Mangham
Superior Court
Fulton County
John Echols
Atlanta
Banking Department
Homer Beeland
C. W. Foy
J. Jordan
Soldiers Stop Here on Myriad Route Halt
A battalion of the Eighth Infantry en route from Fort Benning Columbus to Fort Screven Savannah made a short stop here Monday afternoon. They were returning to Fort Screven after taking part in the infantry school spring maneuvers at Fort Benning.
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Eighth Infantry
Fort Benning
Columbus
Fort Screven
Savannah
Butler
Ft. Screven
Fort Benninis
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Auxiliary OF Legion
Ashburn
Upson County
Eac i “Ang
Memphis, Tenn
R. L. Greer
Little
John
South West Georgia
Couny
Senate Club
Col
B.T. Castellon
Mr. Crisp
Senate
DEM
FBI
Macon Telegraph
H. J. Porter
Butler Baptist Church
Esan
Guerry
Letter Carriers’ Convention
Karl Wright
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