Georgia weekly notes include watermelons and politics
Georgia Bar Association schedules its annual Savannah convention while Florida grown watermelons arrive in Georgia. Sam Nunn elected Macon circuit bar president as several state figures are noted with sanctions and appointments across Atlanta and other cities.
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The
Georgia Bar Association
Savannah
Sam Nunn
Perry
Macon Justicial Circuit Bar Association
A. H. Harvey
Thomaston
Georgia Retail Food Dealers’ Association
Macon
Central of Georgia agent promoted in Savannah
Savannah, Ga May 26 H S Cliff acting passenger agent at Savannah for the Central of Georgia Railway and Ocean Steamship Company succeeds the late A P McPeters The appointment will take effect on June 1.
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Savannah
H. S. Cliff
Central of Georgia Railway and Ocean Steamship Company
A. P. McPeters
Augusta Man Loses Life as Home Burns
Augusta Georgia May 26 A T Prather drayman died in a fire that also destroyed his home and two others. Two girls were rescued from one of the other houses just before it collapsed. Cause of the blaze was not determined.
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A. T. Prather
Augusta
Prather
Doyal Improves Following Accident in Hazlehurst
Hazlehurst hospital officials report Paul H. Doyal state revenue official seriously injured in Thursday wreck shows signs of improvement though complications could delay recovery. J C Fossetttee revenue department employee also injured in the Doyal car.
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Hazlehurst
Hazlethurst Hospital
Paul H. Doyal
State Revenue
J. C. Fossettee
The
Revenue Department
Doyal
Dinner Party Held for Hart Kinsmen
Lilaville Georgia May 22 Judge and Mrs J J Harp hosted a dinner party inviting relatives from Georgia Alabama and other states. Guests included Mr and Mrs L N Witt and daughter Marilyn Atlanta Mr Solley Hart Alexander City Alabama Mr and Mrs Henry Hart and children Mr and Mrs James Hart and daughter Jimmy Sue Eldaville Mrs George McNell Americus Mr R Ross Judge and Mrs E J Hart.
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Lilaville
J. J. Harp
L. N. Witt
Marylin
Atanta
Solley Hart
Alexander City
Ala
Henry Hart
James Hart
Jimmy Sue
Etlaville
George McNell
Americus
Georgia WPA Has Sufficient Funds For June
Atlanta May 25 The sum of 3 270 071 09 remains in the treasury of the Georgia WPA to carry on its program through June 30 This is sufficient to operate to the original date for WPA expiration but continuation of the program depends upon the relief bill now before Congress Of 16068924 allotted to Georgia for the WPA program exclusive in certain federal and state survey projects a total of 1279424 31 has been spent or obligated
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Atlanta
Georgia
WPA
Lhis
WIA
Congress
Roberts to Run for Linder Post in State Primary
Columbus, Ga May 21 Roberts a well known farmer dairyman and manufacturer announced his candidacy for Commissioner of Agriculture subject to the state democratic primary date not set. He previously ran and was defeated by Tom Linder the incumbent. Roberts represented Muscogee county in the 1929 and 1931 legislative sessions and was prominent in house affairs.
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Columbus
Roberts
Dairman
Tom Linder
Muscogee County
Rountree to Seek State Public Service Post
Atlanta May 24 CHas D Rountree editor of the Wrightsville Headlight announced he will run for a state public service commissioner seat in the upcoming September primary His long career includes leading roles in the Georgia Press Association and ownership of the Headlight since 1916 He helped build Middle Georgia College at Cochran and served as a Democratic national convention delegate in 1924
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J. L. Haralson
Donalsonville
Pat Haralson
North Georgia
Butler
Atlanta
Chas. D. Rountree
Wrightsville
Rountree
Georgia Press Association
Swainsboro
Hustler
Graymont
Swainsboro Forest Blade
Middle Georgia College
Cochran
Georgia
Madison Square Garden
United States Army to Enlist 124 Men at Once
The United States Army Recruiting Office in Atlanta announces immediate enlistment for 124 recruits to serve in Panama. Vacancies include 8 infantry 5 field artillery 29 coast artillery corps 9 engineers medical department and 1 quartermaster corps. Applicants aged 18 to 25 single with no dependents or prior service may apply with three letters of reference and pass a physical and mental exam. Recruiting stations are in Rome Albany Columbus Macon Savannah Jacksonville and Atlanta.
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United States Army Recruiting Office
Atlanta
Panama
Infantry
Field Artillery
Coast Artillery Corps
Engineers
Medical Department
Quartermaster Corps
Rome
Albany
Columbus
Macon
Savannah
Jacksonville
C. T. Senay
U. S. Army
New Post Office
State Postmasters Meet June 24 In Albany
Albany May 26 The annual convention of the Georgia division of the National League of District Postmasters will be held June 24 and 25, moved from June 15 and 20, to avoid the bonus bonds week. Mrs L Bertin Rushing Gainesville president announced the change and that 200 to 300 postmasters are expected to attend.
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Albany
Georgia Division
National League of District Postsmasters
Gainesvie
L'Bertin Rushing
Gainesville
Georgia Group
Post Office Department
Veterans to Get Bonus Pay Soon
Washington reports Postmaster General Farley expects payment on a large portion of the bonus baby bonds within a week after June 15 the first payment date. Bonds will be mailed June 15 to 45 U S post offices and 11 Federal Reserve centers with in person delivery required. Georgia offices listed include Atlanta Augusta Columbus Macon and Savannah.
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Washington
Farley
Kansas City
Dallas
San Francisco
Veterans Administration
Georgia
Atlanta
Augusta
Columbus
Macon
Savannah
Georgia peaches gain vast new market via Congress measure
Washington DC Georgia peaches win a potential vast market through an amendment to the national alcohol tax act offered by Senator W F George. The change removes restrictions that kept peaches from the same class as grapes and citrus for wine and brandy production. A Georgia wine firm already operates with peaches, and several others are expected to follow, boosting output and exports.
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Washington, D. C
Sen
W. F. George
George
Senator George
California
France
Spain
Secrets Kept as Uncle Tony Turns Quiet Corner
In Butler a runaway horse and a door doorway scene leads to a half crippled man, Uncle Tony, addressing Brown Marshall the local lawyer and another man. Marshall slips him a coin and warns Tony to keep secrets about him. Tony’s pride rests on his ability to guard secrets while returning to his seat.
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Brown Marshall
Reynolds
Uncle Toney
Tony
Mr. Marshall
Fire destroys store in Marshall Hill Georgia
Marshallville Ga May 24 A fire of undetermined origin completely destroyed Friday the merchandise stock operated and owned by H Philmon. The Georgia Bank next to the Philmon store was not harmed. Some insurance was on the large stock of goods but the store owned by Mrs N E Hickson was not spared per reports.
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Marshallville
H. Philmon
Georgia Bank
Philmon
N. E. Hickson
Banks advise strict check cashing identity for veterans
The Clearing House warns Atlanta banks will cash veteran checks without exchange but only after positive identification. No universal routine exists for proving identity, and banks may refuse service if identification does not meet their standards. Veterans’ leaders are urged to cultivate bank contacts ahead of time.
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Atlanta
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