All Paved Route Between Columbus And Macon Planned
The State Highway Board will set a June 4 contract for paving 12465 miles from Talbotton to the Taylor county line on Route 22 with a possible extension toward the Flint River bridge. An Associated Press dispatch from Atlanta notes a $252,500 project as part of $828,000 road work planned for completion of a direct Macon to Columbus route.
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State Highway Board
Talbotton
Taylor County
Ina
Flint River
Macon
Columbus
Butler
Associated Press
Atlanta
Con s Country And The Woman At Dean Theatre Two Days
Preston Foster and Barbara Stanwyck star in The Plough and the Stars based on the 1916 Irish uprising. The Dean Theatre shows it Sunday and Monday, with Tuesday and Wednesday featuring God's Country and the Woman sponsored by Methodist Missionary Society Circle No. 2. A matinee is listed for Tuesday. note mentions of a cooling system installation at the theatre.
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Preston Foster
Barbara Stanwyck
North Woods
Lor
Ballot Copy Receives Taylor County Approval for June Vote
A copy of the official ballot for constitutional amendments to be voted on June 8 has been received in Taylor County by Judge L T Peed. The county's registered voters are estimated at 1800 with 26 amendments to consider. Registration closing date to be set. poll tax arrears risk removal.
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Taylor County
L. T. Peed
Court House
County Board of Registrars
Motor Collision Near Reynolds Injures Three
Blinded by dust from a freshly worked road two Chevrolet trucks collided on the Reynolds Oglethorpe highway a few miles south of Reynolds early Monday morning. Mr Pool was taken to the Oglethorpe Infirmary in Macon for treatment while Mr Jones and his daughter Miss Nora Jones were treated in Reynolds and later sent home. Injuries consisted mainly of severe cuts and bruises and were not deemed serious.
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W. I. Jones
Nora Jones
T. W. Pool
Reynolds-Oglethorpe Highway
Reynolds
Mr. Pool
Oglethorpe Infirmary
Macon
County Style Revue Set For Saturday at Butler High
The Taylor County Style Revue will be held in the Butler High School auditorium Saturday afternoon May 22 at two o'clock. Open to girls and women, winners enter district and state contests. A list of groups and a score card for judging is provided with six classes ranging from tailored cottons to sack garments and made over garments.
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Taylor County
Butler High School
Sonre Call of Dress Revue
Ear Corn for Sale in Butler Georgia
Several hundred bushels of sound year corn for sale. Treated to prevent weevil infestation. Contact T. L. Fountain in Butler, Georgia.
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T. L. Fountain
Butler, Ga
Farmer Claims Killing Largest Rattlesnake with Rings Proof
Butler area farmer George Culverhougey reports killing the largest rattlesnake of the region and submits nine rings cut from the reptile's tail as proof to the office.
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George Culverhougey
Butler
Wind storm damages crops and trees in Butler
A heavy wind storm accompanied by rain and hail struck Butler late Wednesday afternoon. The storm caused considerable crop and garden damage, blew off chimney tops, lowered telephone lines, and snapped branches from shade trees.
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Butler
Plan Sought For College Teacher Unit
Americas Georgia May 17 a committee of Americas and Sumter county educators and school leaders sought a plan to give Georgia Southwestern college a practice school enabling a teacher training course. The college president stressed training facilities are essential for the college’s future. The plan calls for seven grade elementary units with around 150 students and six trained teachers. The group discussed using Anthony elementary and parts of Furlow Grammar School as sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Sumter County
Georgia Southwestern College
City Board of Education
County Board of Education
J. E. Mathis
BopsEanencens
OL Bridges
Peyton Jacob
Southwestern
Anthony
Farlow Grammar School
John Sheffield
R. M. Andrews
BE. L. Bridges
John Rushin
Anthony Board of Trustees
Sarah Cobb
Furlow Grammar School
R. H. Comer
Anthony High School
M. E. Thompson
Cordele M P Fitzgibbons Dies At 71 In Georgia
Mr P F Fitzgibbons longtime Gordon farm operator near Reynolds and leading Georgia sawmill owner died at his Cordele home aged 71 from a heart attack. He was a civic leader and native of Olean New York with many Taylor county friends mourning his passing.
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P. F
Fitzgibbons
Gordon
Reynolds
Cordele
Taylor County
Olean
N. Y
Map Presented to Wesley Consolidated School by Pace
Congressman Stephen Pace donated a large six by eight foot map to Wesley Consolidated School in the county’s northern section. The map highlights territorial expansions and all purchases among its many features, offering informative detail for students and staff.
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Wesley Consolidated School
Stephen Pace
New Halley Beauty Shop Opens with Three Operators
Misses Frances Jenkins and Valera Smith lead a trio of new operators at the Halley beauty shop, praised for high quality work. The community is urged to call and book appointments with these recommended professionals.
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Frances, Jenkins
Valera Smith
Halley Beauty Shop
Reminder to Return Borrowed Book in Butler Ga
The last person who borrowed Mrs Persons copy of Lamb in His Bosom Pulitzer Prize Edition forgot to return it. Please let this remind you Mrs B S Persons Butler Ga.
Large Class B H S to Receive Diplomas May 31
The Butler High School commencement week features multiple events led by Mrs. Edwards and Dr. B D Ragsdale. Students listed include valedictorian Martha Fain and salutatorian Virginia Parks, with a May 31 graduation and numerous performances across May 26 to May 30.
Marion County Life Termer Prison Escape
W F Mitchell a 46 year old life term prisoner from Marion county escaped from the state farm at Milledgeville. He weighs 185 pounds stands five eight with brown eyes dark hair and a scar over his right eye. Mitchell received the life sentence in Marion superior court in October 1934 for fatally shooting a neighbor as the man and his wife picked cotton in Marion county.
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W. F. Mitchell
Marion County
Milledgeville
Mitchell
Marion Superior Court
West End Purchases Vacant Lot for Attractive Residence
Mr. GC. S. Newton has bought a vacant lot in West End and will immediately begin construction of an attractive residence.
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GC. S. Newton
West End
Reynolds High School Closing Exercises Schedule
Reynolds High announces a series of events from May 26 to June 1 including Senior Banquet on May 28, Pageant and Senior Class Day, Baccalaureate at Reynolds Methodist Church, Contest and Exhibit Night, and Graduation Exercises all at Reynolds High School auditorium. Mrs. E P Hodges pupil recital moved to Friday May 21.
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E. Paul Hodges
Reynolds High School
Grammar Gradng
Reynolds Methodist Church
T. H. Tinsley
EP. Hodges
Praise For Service So Well Rendered
Public praise to Mayor Gorman and the aldermanic board for civic pride and town upkeep. The article commends cleanup and beautification of the Silent City cemetery by a ladies committee, funded by council warrants, and notes a water line for burial plots funded by the city. It urges water conservation and mentions a cut-off at Mrs Mollie Smith’s premises near the cemetery.
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O. D. Gorman
Gorman
Mollie Smith
Funeral Conducted at Ellaville for Montezuma Citizen
Funeral services for Charlie Baldwin 54 former Ellaville resident were held at First Methodist church in Montezuma Sunday at 3 30 pm, conducted by Rev W M Blitch. Burial followed in Montezuma Cemetery. Baldwin son of Ezekial and Artie Baldwin was a Swift Packing salesman turned hotel keeper with his wife Christine Lewis Baldwin. He was a well known figure in Schley and beyond.
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Ellaville
Charlie Baldwin
First Methodist Church
Montezuma
W. M. Blitch
Baldwin
Ezekial
Artie Taylor Baldwin
Schley County
Methodist Church
Swift Packing Company
Christine Lewis Baldwin
Col. Marshall and Col. Stone Convert Estate to Four-Family Apartment
Col. C B Marshall and Col. C C Stone, recent buyers of the Colbert estate, are remodeling the residence into an apartment house to accommodate four families.
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Col. C.B. Marshall
Col
C. C. Stone
Colbert Estate
New Brick Residence of Dr Montgomery Nears Occupation
The new brick home of Dr. R C Montgomery is nearing completion and will be occupied by Dr Montgomery and family after May 25th, as understood.
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R. C. Montgomery
Windham Dies From Rifle Wound In Tragic Incident
Mr E R Windham dies by self inflicted gunshot at his Reynolds home. Born 1887 in Macon County, he was a W W farmer and church member. Funeral held at Reynolds Methodist church with interment at Hillcrest Cemetery.
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Thomas Keeland
Reynolds
Elbert Ralph Windham
Beeland
Windham
iMra
Ilalla Nemes Windham
SE Oy Methodist Church
W W
Ee Indham Corbes
Wien FE
Parks
Neiss
Fronieaughter
Asa Parks
Harold Edward
Troy
Ralph
Betty Joe
Rosemond
Messrs
G. L
H. G
C. D. Windham
H. C. Saunders
Hooke McDaniel
T. F. Waters
Fine Sermon Sunday by Rev J R Mosley
A Methodist church note expresses appreciation for Rev J R Mosley and the fine Sunday message. The writer praises Mosley for a pure undefiled religion that satisfies and lasts. Signed by Edgar B Martin Rastory Butler M E Church.
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J. R. Mosley
Methodist Church
Bro. Mosley
Bro.Moseley
Edgar B. Martin
Rastory Butler M. E. Church
New Song Books Gifted to Butler Methodist Group
Butler Methodist Sunday School members enjoy new song books presented by the Men’s Bible class. The note thanks the men for fostering better singing at church and Sunday School services. M. E. Sunday School & Church.
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Butler Methodist Sunday School
M. E
Visit of Prof Prance Highlights Reynolds High School
The Herald notes a delightful yesterday visit by Prof J M Prance of Georgia Southwestern College Americus now with the State Board of Education He travels to Reynolds where under his direction the local high school building is receiving several changes and improvements enhancing its status as a community pride.
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J. M. Prance
Zorpay Eigen
Georgia
Cotte
Americus
State Board of Education
Butler property transfers list deeds to several owners
The recent transfer of property ownership in Butler includes the J.T. Adams residence sold to A. J. Gill the Gameron residence sold to C. B. Bankston the J. A. Wilson residence sold to A. W. Almgreen and the business building by the City now owned by Bill J-Byrd who operates the barber shop
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Butler
J.T. Adams
A. J. Gill
Gameron
C. B. Bankston
J. A. Wilson
A .W. Almgreen
Bill J-Byrd
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