Federal road funds freed for Georgia highway program
The Federal Bureau of Public Roads announced in Washington that Georgia’s $17,000,000 federal highway fund would be released soon. Georgia officials praise the move as the state’s biggest road program, with contracts ready and work to begin within weeks. District Engineer Snead awaits approval of a dozen contracts at his Montery office, signaling swift start after funding release.
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Adapta
Wreau
Anre
Washington
Georgia
Cl Ww. E. Jalburn
State Highway Board
Jared
L. EB. Boykin
Bureau
Division of Laws Contracts
State Supreme Court
Cc. N. Snead
Federal Bureau
Montery
Higway Board
Tonsil Clinic Scheduled in Butler This June
A tonsil clinic will be held in Butler during the third week of June starting Monday June 1 with sessions on the 17th and 19th. It targets children aged four to sixteen and requires a thorough exam by a family physician and a signed slip before registration.
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Butler
Sara Windham
R. N
Highway Department Paid Bank Loan for Guard Riot Fund
Atlanta May 17 state highway department funds covered a 98101.87 loan from Fulton National Bank to finance textile strike duty by the National Guard through 1984. Principal 97624.02 and interest 477.85 were charged to accounts receivable and paid under an executive order into the riot fund. The auditor urged an appropriation to reimburse the fund.
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Atlanta
State Highway Department
National Guard
Tom Wisdom
Talmadge
Fulton National Bank of Atlanta
Unetorv Department Riot Fund
Wisdom
Fulton National Bank
Highway Department
Riot Fund
County Officials Oppose Changes at Georgia Convention
Atlanta May 16 The Association of County Commissioners passed resolutions opposing three proposed constitutional amendments and endorsed President Roosevelt for reelection. J J Whitfield was elected president and the 1987 convention will be held in Augusta with dates to be set later. The amendments would limit taxes, create a lieutenant governor’s office, and extend the governor’s term to four years. Also urged is allocation of another cent per gallon from the gasoline tax and greater home rule for counties.
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Atlanta
Association of County Commissioners
Saa
Roosevelt
J. J. Whitfield
Hawkinsville
Augusta
State Highway Board
Georgia
Shaer
Whitfield
Geo. F. Longino
Tate Wright
Athens
Betty Peeler
F M. Kimble
Worth County
C. A. Mathews
Decatur
Ed M. McKenzie
Montezuma
W. EF. Beverly
Thomasville
A. J. Keith
Gay
T. G. Reeves
Columbus
J. A. Ragsdale
Rains
Macon
Wallace Brumby
Cedartown
E. M. Perry
Nashville
F. E. Gabrels
Clarksville
C. M. Strathan
Blanton Fortson
Rivers Larsen Squarely in Race for Governor
Atlanta May 16 E D Rivers of Lakeland speaker of the Georgia house and W W Larsen of Dublin former congressman announce for governor Rivers attacks Gov Talmadge praises Roosevelt and the New Deal promising cooperation with the president Larsen to outline his platform on return to Georgia Rivers says four years of Talmadge would erode law and order and that his opposition to Roosevelt cost Georgia at least 100 million dollars in the past year He accuses Talmadge of financial control and blocking general appropriations plans
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Atlanta
E. D. Rivers
Lakeland
Georgia House of Representatives
W. W. Larsen
Dublin
Larsen
Washington
Georgia
Rivers
Ansley Hotel
Talmadge
Roosevelt
Wall Street
Republican Party
Liberty League
Sheriff Sale in Taylor County Georgia 1936
Taylor County will sell 75 acres of land lot 282 in the 11th district at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in June 1936 within legal hours for cash to satisfy a final decree in favor of S. Cox administrator of the James Rogers estate against Mrs. Addie Forsyth. The sale notes the land’s location on the east side of the Mauk and Howard public road. Sheriff R. P. McGuffin signs.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Court House
11Th Land District
Mauk and Howard Public Road
Addie Forsyth
Ida F. Wall
Superior Court
S. Cox
James Rogers
R. P. McGuffin
Oglethorpe Rupert road contract bids invited in 1946
Georgia State Highway Board invites sealed proposals for constructing 5.201 miles of paved road in Taylor County along the Oglethorpe Rupert road from Macon County line to Rupert. Project 520 B with details on quantities, timelines, bonds, and bid requirements. Contracts funded by state funds. wages set by local prevailing rates. Plans and specifications available for inspection. prepaid copies priced. Bid opening June 6, 1946 at 9 00 CST.
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State Highway Board of Georgia
Capitol Square
Atlanta
Taylor County
Oglethorpe-Rupert
Macon County
State Highway Department
State Highway Board
Georgia
Lana
Macon
Board of County Commissioners
Butler
United States
State of
Department_ of Industrial Relations
Perae
W. B. Wilburn
Max L. McRae
John A. Heck
Jury Panels Pay Unusual Tribute to Judge Howard
Judge G H Howard of Fulton Superior Court and former judge of the Chattahoochee Circuit was honored by five juror panels in Atlanta. Sixty jurors adopted a resolution praising his humane application of the law and deploring his retirement, with Callaway presiding as foreman. Howard declined reconsidering his retirement amid the upcoming primary, though grateful for the jurors praise.
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G. H. Howard
Fulton Superior Court
Chattahoochee
Atlanta
R. E. Callaway
Howerd
Fulton County
Howard
Refrigerators and Stoves Ad From Jarrell's Dept Store
Summer comfort and winter warmth are promoted by Jarrell's Dept Store in Butler Georgia. The ad highlights refrigerators and the Perfec tion Cook Stoves as essential in hot weather and cold seasons.
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Jarrell's Dept. Store
Butler
New Trial Denied in Columbus St. Preacher Case
A motion for a new trial for H S Perkins, a 60 year old Columbus street preacher sentenced to death for killing Jewel Arrington, was overruled by Judge C F McLaughlin. The case involves the shooting of Officer Evans and Arrington, with Perkins facing murder charges in both killings. An appeal to the state supreme court is likely.
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Columbus
H.S. Perkins
Jewel Arrington
C. F. McLaughlin
State Supreme Court
E. C. Britton
T. F. Jenkins
A. J. Perryman
Perkins
Young Arrington
Evans
Griffin
Peach Season Opens in Georgia with Record Crop Prospects
Georgia peach season began as Fayette and nearby growers shipped first cars to market led by J. Uncoine Byron. Mrs. F. M. Poole of Byron and A. J. Evans of Ft. Valley also sent cars. Shippers expect more cars, with a 3,966 car crop forecast by the Georgia Peach Growers Exchange and strong marketing activity in Macon and other offices. Talbotton reports the finest crop in years with excellent quality and favorable market prospects.
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Georgia
Fayette
J. Uncoine Byron
Lee
F. M. Poole
Byron
A. J. Evans
Ft. Valley
Georgia Peach Growers’ Exchange
Macon Evening News
W. C. Bewley
Macon
Talbotton
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