James Sisaon Wins U C Georgia Essay Contest
James Sisaon of Cordele High School won first place in Georgia’s U C high school essay contest among 2200 students, earning a gold medal at the state presentation in Savannah. His father Rev J H Wilson, a Cordele district presiding elder, and his mother Miss Louise Sealy are noted for their prominence in South Georgia. Wilson also won first place in the Ready Writers’ contest of the Third District.
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J. H. I Sisaon
Cleary
James
U. C
Georgia
Savannah
Young Wilson
Louise Saly
Hon
Hsealy
Wilson
South Georgia
Cordele
Cordele High School
Wout Wilson
J. E. B. Stuart
Ready Writers
Reynolds Woman Honored As Wesleyan Honor Graduate
Miss Lois Clinton Newsome of Reynolds is named among Wesleyan College honor graduates for 1935, earning cum laude along with other top distinctions. The ceremony at Greater Wesleyan featured 28 graduates, with remarks by editor George For Milton as the academic procession moved to the gymnasium.
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Lois Newsome
J. C. Newsome
Reypolis
Wesleyan College
Lois Clinton Newsome
Teynolds
Greater Wesleyan
George
Milton
Chattanooga
Tenn
Produce and poultry prices at L M Doyel's Store
A fragmented notice from Butler Georgia lists a poultry and produce sale at L M Doyel's Store on a Wednesday in June. The ad mentions chicken and egg prices with per dozen and per pound rates, suggesting a truck delivery or market event for the day.
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DOYEL
Butler
Beauty Shoppe Opens Here Monday in Manuaity
The Rain Bow Beauty Shoppe announces its opening date for June 8, with Doris Hambricke a seasoned beautyist leading services. It will operate on Thursdays and Fridays each week, inviting patrons to its location near Jarrell's Department Store.
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M. Bank Bulla Ee i
Jarrell’s Deartment
Doris Hambricke
Cusseta Seniors Visit New York
May 29 Cusseta High School seniors depart for Washington and New York on the annual trip led by Supt and Mrs A Polk. The graduating class follows four years of tradition funded by community efforts and student activities. The trip supports lunches and local fundraising drives.
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Cussets
Cusseta High School
Chapeby
A. Polk
RM New York
Ustom
Ec Henler
George Says Death of NRA Not Alarmingi
Washington May 28 Senator George D Ga says there is no cause for alarm at the NRA’s passing. He tells the senate the striking down of the NRA will not destroy America or greatly disturb business. He predicts the country may breathe easier in a few days. He praises some Blue Eagle gains but faults attempts to extend constitutional powers.
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Washington
George
D-Ga
NRA
Senate
America
Supreme Court
Reynolds High School Commencement Week Takes Shape
Reynolds High School wraps up its commencement week with events from May 30 to June 8. Senior banquet, operetta The Magic Beanstalk, baccalaureate sermon by Rev J N Shell, and graduation pageant Education Its Definition anchor the schedule. A detailed program lists seniors, class history, songs, tests, vaudeville, and special performances, with admission 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.
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J. N. Shell
Reynolds Methodist Church
Reynolds ‘High School
T. L. Ruffin
Woman’s Club
Sara Neisler
Hiftorian
Eleanor McDaniel
Uno Co
Western Union
James
Methodist Church
Stainer
Gounod Hendley Saunders
Florence Smith
the Herald
Walter E Steed Named to State Democratic Committee
Hon Walter E Steed of this city has been advised of his appointment as a member of the State Democratic Executive Committee by Hugh Howell chairman. The full slate lists Howell as chairman and includes Skelton Moore Fleetwood Roan Kingery, with district selections from Waynesboro Glennville Ludowici Swainsboro Savannah Millen, and a second district entry noting Mrs Susie T Turner.
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Walter E. Steed
Democratic Executive Committee
Hugh Howell
Atlanta
State
James H. Skelton
Hartwell
Susie T. Moore
Tifton
Milton L. Fleetwood
Cartersville
Eleanor Orr Ro
New Courthouse To Be Equipped Throughout With New Fixtures
Taylor county votes on a complete metal office fixture outfit for the new courthouse. The plan covers Clerk Superior Court, Sheriff’s office, Commissioners’ room, Ordinary’s office, Tax Commissioner, Superintendent of Schools, County agricultural agent, Home demonstration agent, court room bar and balcony, two petit jury rooms and the grand jury room. Chairs for the auditorium are not included. Contractors Ivan Allen Marshall Co. of Atlanta represent Art Metal Construction Co. of Jamestown, N. Y.
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Taylor County Court House
M. Entrinken
Ivan Allen-Marshall Co
Atlanta
Southern
Art Metal Construction Co
Jamestown
N. Y
Windham, Well-Known Citizen, Dies at 71
Charles Aaron Windham of Butler, lifelong Taylor county resident, died early Monday morning at his daughter's home after a two year battle with illness. He was born April 18, 1862, married Aurelia Daniel, and is survived by three children John, Otis, and Eva J. E. Trussell, plus three brothers J J Windham G R Windham E R Windham and a sister Mrs J A Watson. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. E. Hightower at Bethel Cemetery with pallbearers L T Peed E L Harris J G Joiner A L McGee W M Mathews J T Kirkley Edwards Bros. undertakers in charge.
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Jj. E. Trussell
Charles Aaron Windham
Mr. Windham
Taylor County
John Windham
Butler
Windham
Aurelia Daniel
Messrs
John and
Otis Windham
J. E. Trussell
Eva Windham
J. J. Windham
G. R. Windham
E. R. Windham
Marshallville
J. A. Watson
Florida
W. E. Hightower
Bethel Cemetery
L. T. Peed
E. L. Harris
J. G. Joiner
A. L. McGee
W. M. Mathews
J T. Kirkley
Edwards, Bros
Undertakers
Brother of Rupert Man Is Claimed By Death At Plains
The death of Mr. P. G. Wisham 82 at Plains Friday followed a brief illness of two days. Funeral and interment were at Hebron cemetery Sumter county Saturday morning. Survived by widow Ada J. Wisham one son Pat Wisham Ideal two daughters Lizzie Bird and J E Hodge Americus three brothers J S Wisham Rupert J H Wisham Ellaville and Z S Wisham Ideal
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Plains
P. G. Wisham
Rupert
Wisham
Hebrorn
Sumter County
Lizzie Bird
J. E. Hodge
Americus
J. S. Wisham
J. H. Wisham
Ellaville
Z. S. Wisham
Ideal
Third District Carriers Meet At Columbus Today
Rural letter carriers of the Third Congressional district meet in Columbus with full attendance expected from Taylor county. The holiday schedule limits mail rounds while post offices close for Sunday hours. Columbus speakers include Mayor Dimon and postmaster McPherson. W A Wilson and L H Goodman also featured. A fatal automobile crash near Nogami between Americus and Albany claims Chas Rabin, 53, a Macon drug supplier, along with another occupant from the other car.
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Columbus
Chas. Roburn
Macon
Albany
Taylor County
J. Homer Dimon
L. W. McPherson
H. C. Smith
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
W. A. Wilson
L. H. Goodman
Midland
Elmer Storey
I. M. Woodward
W. R. Wood
Dixon Haynes
M. A. Edwards
Chahrlie
Luther Rabin
Nogami
Americus
Rabin
Leath
Beech-Nut Gum Girls Visit Butler Friday
The Beech-Nut packing company from Canajoharie New York sent four attractive girls in red costumes with blue shoulder straps and blue military hats to Butler on Friday. They distributed gum and spoke of Beech-Nut Gum’s flavor and refreshment. Accompanying them were Mott, Beech-Nut southern district salesman, and E H Jackson Jr, special representative from Schenectady New York.
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Beech-Nut Packing Company
Canajoharie
New York
Butler
Irls
Mott
Georgia
E. H. Jackson, Jr
Schenectady
A Night in Radio City Program at Butler School
A Night in Radio City is a sponsored program by Butler Methodist and Baptist churches to be staged at the Butler school auditorium Tuesday evening June 4 beginning at 8. Local parish groups present a light hearted program with music and sketches for community entertainment.
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Radio City
Butler Methodist and Baptist Churches
Butler School
One-Minute Sandwich Shop Dinner Menu Ad
Local shop in Butler Georgia announces Sunday dinner menu for 35 cents featuring fried chicken potato salad snap beans squash ice cream and beverage. Proprietor H E Childres invites housewives to dine after attending the commencement sermon. Beer offered ice cold at all times.
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H. E. Childres
Butler
Carnival Postponed Due to Scheduling Conflicts
The carnival planned for Rupertsehook has been postponed to a later date because it conflicts with exercises at Butler. The notice explains the need to延期 and urges readers to watch for a new date.
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Rupertsehook Aoe
Butler
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Bass
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W. E. Steed
Georgia Democratic Committee
C. A. Windham
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