Carriers Convene Here Monday in Butler
Local Rural Letter Carriers from the Third District gather for an annual convention in Butler. About 250 carriers mailed invitations, with near full expected attendance. Senator Walter F George will speak at 11, Newsom Orchestra from Reynolds will perform, and a program including a welcome by Rev J T Adams and readings by youths accompanies business sessions at the high school auditorium from 9:30 Central Time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarriera
Butler
Plana
U. S
Walter F. George
Newsom Orchestra
Reynolds
J. T. Adams
2 .T. Hoge
Jules
Woods
House
Session President and Secretary Named for Vienna Meeting
Barry of Vienna named president to preside over the session while M U Edwards of Deesen serves as secretary of the panociay low.
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Barry
Vienna
Organisation
M. U. Edwards
Deesen
Panociay Low
Fingerprint trap in Americus linked to alleged blackmail
Amicus May 22 report details a trap in Americus where finger print evidence tied to recent burglaries was offered for sale. W C Dean and W C Williams, Macon men, were arrested for compounding a felony after plans to sell prints of Sammy Hooks emerged amid a broader blackmail plot involving the Hooks family and an elderly uncle acting as a stand-in for a wealthy benefactor.
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Amicus
Americu
W.C. Dean
W. C. Williams
John Milla
Macon
Dean Sis
Bureau of Criminal Identification
Dean
Williamax
Sto
W M. Andrews
Misa Tonsie “Andrews
Americas
Wesleyan College
Sammy Hooks
T. B. Hooks
America
Williams
Sher
Pee McArthur
Americus
Dein
Ralph Howard
W. M. Andrews
Conjanction
Sammy
Ithe Hooke
Hooke
Hook
Hooks
Dempsey Hotel
Levi,Tower
Lindbergh recounts New York Paris night flight to reporters
Capt Lindbergh narrates the perilous Atlantic crossing from New York to Paris to a group of newspaper men at the embassy. He describes the dangerous Le Bourget landing and rough weather, noting the second half over the ocean was controlled by dead reckoning and low altitude. Sir Alan Cobham praises the feat, calling it the greatest he has heard.
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Paris
Eeiheane Bunday
New ‘York
New. York
New Foundland
Amibasendat
Lindbergh
Shiprand
Clurarl
New York
Treland
Ingland
France
Ireland
Cobham
London
Prominent Macon County Man James Hand Dies at Ideal
The remains of J. T. Hand age 68 of Ideal were interred at Pleasant Grove near Garden Valley after a funeral led by Rev. J. T. Adams who earlier in life married Hand to Lona Shirah. Hand, formerly of Taylor County, had moved to Marshallville then lived at Ideal. Survived by widow, son B. F. Hand of Ideal, sisters Myrtle Simmons Thekl Loyce Morgan Alabama, brother Alvah Hand Alabama, and sister A. J. Hamilton Macon.
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J. T. Hand
Ideal
Pleasant Grove
Gaden Valley
J.T. Adams
Lona Shirah
Hand
Taylor County
Marshallvillle
B. F. Hand
Mra
Myrtle Simmons
Thekl
Loyce Morgan
Alabama
Alvah Hand
A. J. Hamilton
Macon
Escape Attempt Reported at Taylor County Jail
Deputy Bazemore reports a failed escape by two white inmates J. Taylor alias Freeman Brad and W. B. Bate from Taylor County jail. They allegedly sawed a hole in their cell bars with hack saws supplied by friends, nine saws recovered after the discovery. The breach mirrored a historic breakout related to Ben Garratt years ago.
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J. Taylor
Freeman
Brad
W. B Batein
Taylor County
Neparass
Bata
Ben Garwho
Frank Wilchar
Garratt
Jiff Bazemore
Mit
He Ofeer
Hils
Foul Weevil Menace 18 Worst in Years in Georgia
Americus May 28 J C Maness field agent of the Georgia state entomology reports the boll weevil infestation in southwest Georgia at its most serious since the invasion a dozen years ago. Sumter county faces alarming levels and cooperation is urged to combat pests, with calcium arsenate and sulphur mix recommended. The Georgia Association of Workers for the Blind seeks names and addresses of every blind or nearly blind person in the state for outreach, requesting public help with details for aid and future support.
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fAmericus
J. C. Maneés
Georgia
Sumter
Maness
Georgia Association of Workers For the Blind
R. E. Bradley
8. E
Atlanta
Bradley
Peach crop forecast for Georgia in 1927 and market outlook
Georgia Peach Growers Exchange estimates 1927 Georgia commercial peach shipments at 15 018 carloads with caution that drought may reduce actual totals. Rain is essential for Hileys. early varieties harmed by frost. First Georgia peaches reach New York prices from 4 to 8 dollars. Breeding, varieties and regional impact noted. California Bartlett pears arrival delayed until July 5.
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Macon
Georgia
Georgia Peach Growers’ Exchange
California
New York
Poultry Car Operation Successful In Taylor County
Interest in the first poultry car run by Butler and Reynolds on May 17th pleased those in charge. W. Collier, Peach County Agent, organized the schedule with C. H. Nelisler, chairman of the Taylor County Chamber of Commerce. Prices paid were satisfactory, and a second car is planned soon. The program, first of its kind here, has benefited local communities and should attract greater patronage.
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Butler and
Georgia
Taylor County
American Legion Post Established in Taylor County
A meeting at the Masonic Hall led to a tentative American Legion post with Dr. H. H. Gee as Commander and W. M Mathews as Adjutant. State official Bloodworth and others attended. June 7 set for election of officers and full roster goal. Thirty four members listed, with many local veterans showing interest in joining.
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Masonic Hall
American Legion
H. H. Gee
W. M Mathews
J. ‘Do
Bloodworth
Vetrans Bureau
Atlanta
Danson
Taylor County
Thommas N Kirksey Dies at 66 County Farmer
Thommas Newton Kirksey a well known Taylor County farmer died May 14 after months of ill health. Survived by wife Mattie and children James Jessie John Nettie Mary Elizabeth Minnie, he was a longtime county resident active in Little Bethel Freewill Baptist church. Funeral May 16 at Little Bethel with Rev. W. H. Emerson. pallbearers John Stucky Ace Joiner J. H. Harris George Peacock C. M. Blair Henry Peacock.
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Taylor County
Thommas Newton Kirksey
Kirksey
Mattie Kirksey
James
Jessie
John Kirksey
Nettie
Mary Elizabeth
Minnie Kirksey
Little Bethel Freewill Baptist Church
W. H. Emerson
Messrs
John Stucky
Ace Joiner
J. H. Harris
George Peacock
C. M. Blair
Henry Peacock
Hospital homenest donated to Fort Valley project
Mrs. J. N. Slappey, pioneer Peach county resident, donated the old Slappey homestead in Ft. Valley to be converted into a city hospital. The Kawanis Club will cooperate with local physicians to handle the project, aiming to ready the building by January 1, 1928.
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Ft. Valley
J. N. Slappey
Peach County
Slappey
Kawanis Club
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Alan Cobham
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Tenmy
Wilathewe
E. W. Hodges
E. P. Hodges
M. M. Trapp
T. F. Waters
H. J. Clark
E.H Griffith
Willis Saunders
B. L Saunders
Ryc Rogers
Robert Te Beall
B A. Newsom
D.T. Montfort
W. T. Whatley
W. S. Nelson
Gann Nelson
Jim Windham
H. G. Fuller
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