Delegates chosen by Third district for Democratic convention
Delegates from Georgia's Third congressional district will be recommended by Congressman E T Castellow for the Democratic national convention in Philadelphia. Each congressman may appoint four delegates under a 48-delegate plan or six under a 72-delegate plan, with senators naming eight or twelve respectively. Marion H. Allen leads the state campaign effort and will forward selections to President Roosevelt for final appointment.
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Philadelphia
8. T. Castellow
United States
Georgia
Roosevelt
Marion H. Allen
Congress
Wells May Enter Fifth District Congressional Race
Wells may oppose Ramspeck for Congress in the Fifth district comprising Fulton DeKalb and Rockdale. Wells, Fulton County schools superintendent for 12 years, is urged to run with strong support across the trio of counties. The Fulton County Review notes efforts to confirm or deny. Wells is said to be away on a trip. He was re-elected to a four year term without opposition in the March primary.
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Dere A. Wells
Fulton County
Atlanta
Fulton County Review
Hapeville
Fulton DeKalb
Rockdale
Wells
Ford Dealers Praise R and G Plan for Used Cars
Ford dealers and buyers applaud the R and G Renewed and Guaranteed plan from Ford Motor Company. The program requires mechanical and cosmetic standards, offers a two day test drive, and guarantees money back if the car fails to meet expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor Company
Ford
W. A. Payne
Payne Motor Company
Rountree Plans Run For Public Service Commissioner
Atlanta May 24 Chas D Rountree editor of the Wrightsville Headlight announced he will seek the state primary post of public service commissioner next September His platform will be announced later A native of Swainsboro he has led Georgia journalism roles including president of the Georgia Press Association and a delegate to the 1924 Democratic National Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Wrightsville
Rountree
Middle Georgia College
Cochran
Georgia
Square Garden
Oglethorpe Honors Dr. Collins for Distinguished Service
Atlanta May 26 Dr M D Collins state superintendent of schools has been nominated for the Distinguished Service Medal by Oglethorpe University for outstanding service this year. He will receive the award at commencement at Erlanger Theater along with nine honorary degrees amid an alumni plebistic selection process.
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Atlanta
M. D. Collins
State Superintendent of Schools
Oglethorpe University
Erlanger
Lethorpe
Alumni Association
Collins
University
Georgia
Ford Fleet Tops One Million In Service As 1985 Growth Shocks
A government report shows 1,424,760 Ford truck and commercial car units licensed in the United States on January 1, 1986, beating all other makes. Ford’s fleet grew by about 90,000 units in 1985 due to 172,644 new V-8 Ford units and retirements of 82,709. Nearly 1,000,000 are V-8 or later models since 1928, while 468,156 are Model T and TT types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
United States
Ford Motor Company
Lubrication blamed for many accidents in county report
H P Hobart of Gulf lubricating sales cites a Pennsylvania Revenue report noting over 9 percent of 80 488 vehicles in accidents were in good condition and about 40 percent drivers appeared normal. He warns unsafe, poorly lubricated cars hide worn steering parts and may snap in a bump. Play safe Lubricate for safety.
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H. P. Hobart
Gulf’s Lubricating Sales Department
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
Butler
Taylor County
Ancient and Modern Necromancy Lesson Sermon Theme
A historical newspaper card notes the Christian Science Lesson Sermon titled Ancient and Modern Necromancy to be read across branch churches on a Sunday. It cites Isaiah 8 19 and selections from Science and Health proclaiming no scientific basis for animal magnetism and affirming God as the source of all real harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
Science and
Mary Baker Eddy
Memorial Emancipation Day Celebration Near Thomaston
A large gathering of colored people from Georgia and nearby states will hold a memorial celebration in Lincoln Park, one mile south of Thomaston, Saturday, marking the anniversary of the emancipation proclamation issuance.
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Georgia
Lincoln Park
Thomaston
Georgia Editors Complete Program for Jubilee Meeting
Savannah May 25 The program for the wooden jubilee celebration of the Georgia Press Association across Milledgeville and Savannah has been revealed. Events begin June 10 in Milledgeville with a campus theater showing and a banquet, followed by a busy Savannah program culminating June 13 with talks on circulation and the election of officers. Peggy Marsh of Atlanta will speak in Savannah on her novel Gone With the Wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Georgia Press Association
Milledgeville
Peggy Marsh
Atlantia
Georgia
Lake Club
Hal M. Stanley
P. T. McCutcheon
Franklin News and Banner
J. B. Moore
Milledgeville Union Recorder
C. G. Moore
Taliaferro County
Douglas Wikle
Franklin, Tenn
Country Club
R. F. Maddox
State Board of Health
Prey
Ed A Caldwell
Ernest Dallis
The
Johnson-Dallis Company
National Advertiser
A. W. Starling
Nashville Herald
Leader
Spring Lake Club
Savannah Highway
Hotel de Sto
Savannah Evening Press
Savannah Morning News
J. E. Stocdard
Washington News
Publisher at 12 Publishes 16 Page World News
Ratonton Georgia May 19 Hammond Adams age 12 is editor and publisher of The World News a weekly paper now 18 weeks old printed on a wax duplicator. This issue runs 16 pages with nine pages of ads. Hammond handles editorial and business with George Scheer as illustrator and material for a wit column. Readers are urged jokes are scarce yet welcome.
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Ratonton
Hammond Adams
The
World News
Batonton
Envierns
Hammond
George Scheer
Itm
Georgia Taylor County Sheriff Sale Notice 1936 Property Auction
Taylor County Georgia sheriff sale to be held at courthouse door on June 1 1986 with June 2 1936 as the second day of sale. Property 2021-2 acres lot No 56 in 12th district bounded by lots 55 78 57 41. Levied to satisfy tax execution for years 1988 1984 1935 on Lizzie Spear. Levy on May 5 1936 by J M Downs. Sheriff R P McGuffin.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Lizzie Spear
J. M. Downs
L. C
R. P. McGuffin
Mercer University receives 10000 gift for main library
Macon Ga May 26 A cash gift of 10000 from former Governor L G Hardman for the Mercer University main library was announced by Dr Spright Dowell president. The gift brings total funds to 561 funded for library expansion alongside a 45000 donation from the General Education Board accepted weeks earlier. The library will be named for Hardman's mother Mrs E S Hardman. Plans include reconstruction this summer with fireproofing wings vault and museum to house Baptist history and founder relics.
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Macon
L. G. Hardman
Mercer University
Spright Dowell
General Education Board
Mercer Board of Trusees
Georgia
Hardman
Mercer
South
Montezuma Frozen Fruit Co Seeks Injunction Against Southern Railroad
The Montezuma Frozen Fruits company of Montezuma Georgia filed suit in Fulton superior court seeking an injunction to stop the railroad from transporting wines from other states. Judge Virlyn B. Moore set May 30 for a hearing. The company says Georgia law bans importing and selling foreign wines and only Georgia wines or those made from Georgia materials may be sold. W R Tucker is listed as president. other plaintiffs include George Westmoreland John Westmoreland J R Terrell Jr and Henry M Henderson.
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Montezuma Frozen Fruits Company
Montezuma
Georgia
Fulton
Superior
Virlyn B. Moore
Montezuma Company
Georia
George Westmoreland
John Westmoreland
J. R. Terrell, Jr
Henry M. Henderson
W. R. Tucker
Sheriff sale of 75 acres in Taylor County Georgia
On the first Tuesday in June 1936, the Taylor County Sheriff will sell 75 acres off lot No. 282 in the 11th district on the east side of the Mauk and Howard road. The property belongs to Mrs Addie Forsyth and is to satisfy a Taylor County Superior Court final judgment in favor of O B Cox administrator of the James Rogers estate against Mrs. Addie Forsyth. This seventh day of May 1936.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Court House
11Th Land District
Mauk and Howard Public Road
Addie Forsyth
Ida F. Wall
Superior Court
Cox
James Rogers
R. P. McGuffin
Letters of Dismissal for H. C. Benford Estate
Mrs. Mary L. Benford administrator of H. C. Benford deceased petitions for discharge and Letters of Dismissal. Court cites all concerned to show cause why she should not be discharged on the first Monday in June 1936. Witness May 1 1936 LT. Peed Ordinary.
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George A—Taylor County
Mary L. Benford
H. C. Benford
Peed
Georgia
Taylor County
H. K. Sealy
Minnie L. Saylor
Pless home place in Charing seized for Edwards Brothers
Georgia Taylor County notice states on June 2 1936 property of Sam Swearingen in Charing to be sold to satisfy Taylor County court judgment in favor of Edwards Brothers partners of J W Edwards and heirs of W W Edwards. Property includes house and lot in Charing block two lot six and two other urban lots plus three acres in northern half of lot 69 in the 12th district bounded by A B C railroad Bloodworth Montgomery and road to Mauk. Endorsed May 6 1936.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Charing
Long
I. C. Bloodworth
B. F. Montgomery
Mauk
Pless Home Place
Sam Swearingen
Superior Court
Edwards Brothers
J. W. Edwards
W. W. Edwards
R. P. McGuffin
Executor Sealy Seeks Discharge From Minnie L. Saylor Estate
H K Sealy administrator petitions the court claiming full execution of the Minnie L Saylor estate and asks to be discharged on the first Monday in June. The record bears witness with the ordinary official signature dated May 5 1936.
Whatley seeks twelve months support from deceased husband estate
Mrs J H Whatley has filed for twelve months support from the estate of J H Whatley, deceased. The application will be heard by the Ordinary at the June term 1936 of the Taylor County Georgia court, on the first Monday in June. The notice is dated May 4, 19%.
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Georgia
Taylor County
J. H. Whatley
J. H Whatley
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Ramspeck
Commission
Oglethorpe
Putnam Youth
Sheriff's Sale
Montezuma Frozen Fruit Company
Southern Railroad
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