Re-arrest Warrant Issued For 36 Defendants In Muscogee
In Columbus Georgia May 26 thirty six defendants who failed to appear in Muscogee Superior Court were ordered rearrested and brought before Judge T Hicks Fort. Sheriff E F Howell was ordered to execute bench warrants and double the original bonds which were forfeited if not posted. If failures recur at the next term, further forfeiture and rearrest are ordered.
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Columbus
Muscogee Superior Court
T. Hicks Fort
E. F. Howell
Mrs Nora Jones Bentley Dies After Illness at 41
Montezuma May 23 Mrs Nora Jones Bentley 41 died Friday in a Montezuma hospital after a long illness She was a resident of Oglethorpe Funeral was held 11 a m Saturday at Pine Level Methodist Church with Rev C L Glenn Rev L R Lancaster and Rev W B Bates officiating Survivors include her father T W Jones Reynolds husband G E Oglethorpe one son Terrence two daughters Brenda and Betty all of Oglethorpe
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Montezuma
Nora Jones Bentley
Oglethorpe
Pine Level Methodist Church
C. L. Glenn
L. R. Lancaster
W. B. Bates
T. W. Jones
Reynolds
G. E. Oglethorpe
Terrence
Brenda
Betty
Young Named Columbus Postmaster After Senate Approval
Alfred S. Young was confirmed by the Senate as Columbus postmaster on May 22, succeeding Leighton W. McPherson who resigned in 1949. Former Rep. Steve Pace had earlier named Young acting postmaster in 1949. eight civil service examinees followed the vacancy.
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Columbus
Alfred S. Young
Senate
Truman
Leighton W. McPherson
McPherson
Young
Third
L. Forrester
Steve Pace
Mr. Young
Civil Service
Hopewell Baptist Church Seeks Community Anniversary
Rev. J. C. King announces the 16th anniversary of Hopewell Baptist Church for the colored community. Services run Tuesday June 3 through Sunday June 8 with Rev. J. S. Street of Talbotton preaching, assisted by his choir and church members. All members and friends are urged to attend.
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J. C.king
Hopewell Baptist Church
J. S. Street
Talbotton
Interesting Facts Released About Dependency Benefits
Atlanta reports details on dependency allowances for servicemen. William K. Barrett of the State Department of Veterans Service explains eligibility hinges on being more than fifty percent dependent, with dependencies judged case by case after entry into service. Applications gain effect only after pay office approval at the Butler courthouse branch.
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Atlanta
Wm. K. Barrett
State Department of Veterans Service
Barrett
Butler
Cason Callaway's Ida Cason Gardens Opened to Public
Cason Callaway's million dollar dream becomes reality as Ida Cason Gardens in Georgia opens this week. The large playland center, built over three years, represents a million dollar investment and aims to be a future major vacation area, with William Cooksey stating the gardens are meant to inspire people.
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Cason Callaway
Ida Cason Gardens
Callaway
Valley
Georgia
Retired Colonel Dies in Rescue Attempt at Savannah River
Savannah May 23 Col. Andral Bratton a 54 year old retired Army officer died this morning while attempting to rescue his wife from the Wilmington river near Savannah.
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Savannah
Andral Bratton
Wilmington River
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Locke Equipment CO
I. S. Pat
Doyel
Authorized Dealer
General
Beryl Sellers
Columbus Ledger Enquirer
Twa
H. H. Payne
Payne Motor Company
Ford Tractor
Dearborn
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn Motors Corporation
Harry Ferguson
Harry Ferguson, Inc
Ford
Ford Tractors
Dearborn Motors
Butler, Georgia
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Reynolds Truck and Tractor CompAny
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