County Fair Draws Large Crowds and Strong Livestock Shows
Large crowds attended the county fair highlighting a strong 4-H livestock display with notable Polled Herefords Herefords Jersey calves and Guernsey cattle. Breeds and individual animals attracted farmers' praise during two days of exhibitions and a Thursday program featuring forestry talks a school contest and a play. If calves perform well at Columbus next week the fair’s quality may again shine.
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Oor
Eine
Poland
W. A. Payne
B.C. Perkins Jr
Murray Jarre
Jin
Conner
T. J. Fountain
Guernsey
Albert Guinn
Guinn
J. 8. Greene
Forestry Committee
Harry Brown
State College of Agriculture
Wesley Community Club
Pipes Barrett
Butler
Taylor County
Columbus
Roosevelt workers seek Georgia fund to back Roosevelt ticket
Across Georgia organized committees mobilize to raise $800,000 for the Roosevelt campaign. Chas B Shelton, state Roosevelt chair, appoints district and local chairmen as leaders push quotas, with Taylor County aiming $165. Neisler to chair in Reynolds, guiding volunteers to quickly complete the drive.
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Georgia
Frankin D. Roosevelt
United States
Roosevelt
Amer
Chas
B. Shelton
C. H. Neisler
Reynolds
Taylor County
Neisler
Negro Shot To Death On Railroad Tracks West Of Reynolds
The mutilated body of Hayes Matthews, about 36, was found on the Central railroad tracks near the Musslewhite peach packing plant. Two pistol wounds in the chest indicated death by gunfire to cover up the crime, with investigators pursuing several leads and potential arrests.
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Hayes Matthews
Central Railroad
Reynolds
Musslewhite Peach Packing
Taylor Court Opens Fall Term Under Judge McLaughlin
The October term of Taylor Superior Court convened Monday at 9 AM with Judge McLaughlin presiding. Officials Perryman, Perkins, Cox, and McGuffin attended as colleagues, and the grand jury elected Watkins foreman. The judge delivered an hour long charge on public matters and code sections, praising local leadership. The term is expected to be brief, with routine matters and misdemeanors on the docket while the jail remains congested awaiting bonds.
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Taylor Superior Court
C. Frank McLaughlin
A. Tones
Paleymane
R. O. Perkins
Cox
P. McGuffin
Atong
Grand Jury
R. KE. Watkins
E. W. Hodes
J. W. _Chitwood
McLaughlin
Judge McLaughlin
Perryman
Perkins
R. PB. McGuffin
Ellaville Sees Several October Business Changes
The Schley County News lists October first activity in Ellaville with the Jordan drug store sold to Dr. B C Gill and Paul Gill of Butler who will operate it. Roscoe William Son’s interest in City Barber Shop sold to a partner and he moves to Butler to join M R Williamson in the barber business. William A Manning becomes manager of City Service Station, succeeding H Grady Wimbush. Dilaville Billard Parlors moved from Castle Hall to a new location in the C L Battle building with Battle retaining rear office space.
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Schley County News
Ellaville
Jordan Drug Store
B.C. Gill
Paul Gill
Butler
Roscoe Williamson
M. R. Williamson
Wm. A. Manning
H. Grady Wimbush
Castle Hall
C. L. Battle
Mr. Battle
Appeal to Subscribers to Pay Amounts Due
The Butler Herald urges subscribers to settle overdue payments, noting that the red label shows only the month and year paid. They explain postage costs prevent regular mailing bills and request prompt remittance to continue service.
Griffin to Host Divisional Institute of Georgia B W M U
The West Central Divisional Institute of the Georgia Baptist Womans Missionary Union will meet at First Baptist Griffin on Oct 6 and 7. The program centers on Extension of Christs Kingdom with leaders including Mrs Ben Thouspeen and Mrs W J Neel. Delegates from 12 associations will attend under Division VP Mrs Hudson Thomas.
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West Central
The
Georgia Baptist Woman’s Missionary Union
First Baptist Church
Griffin
Georgia B. W. M. U
Hudson Thomas
Austell
Christ's Kingdom
Ben
Georgia B. W. . U
W. J. Neel
J. W. Beagle
Home Board
A. F. McMahon
Mary
Christian
Young People’s
J. C. Quarles
Argentina
J. C. Lanier
West Point
2. M. Bailey
Acworth
Georgia
A. Chamle
Bessie Mift College
Sam Martin
A. G. Copeland
Mary Glover
Newnan
E. V. Deaton
Columbus
D. Talmadge Ellis
Mazon
Idus. Robertson
Manchester
Margaret Fund
M. Bailey
Howard Seeks Rearranged State Highway Board
Dr C N Howard of Cusseta proposes expanding the Georgia Highway Board to six members with one from each state road division. He notes Muscogee Marion Chattahoochee as part of his 24th senatorial district and urges discussion by the press and the next General Assembly. He sent a communication to Assembly members outlining the plan and cites a gubernatorial candidate's earlier suggestion.
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Columbus
State Highway Commission
GN. Howard
Cusseta
Ambrecine
Muscogee
Marion
Howard
General Assembly
Georgy
Highway Board
Death of Guy Armstrong of Macon shocks state
Guy Armstrong 66 a long time Macon resident and head of Ries Armstrong Inc jewelers died at his home 208 Clayton Street from a cerebral hemorrhage suffered two hours earlier He and F C Ries founded Ries Armstrong Co in 1904 He later served as president after Ries death in 1918 continuing with the firm students friends and business associates statewide mourn his passing
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Guy Armstrong
Macon
Clayton Street
Armstrong
Ries & Armstrong, Inc
Maintained
Welfare Representative Urges Jail Improvements in Taylor County
H B Mays Jr field representative for the State Department of Public Welfare inspects Taylor County Jail and urges enlarging or replacing the downstairs crowded cage with ten inmates in eight bunks. He notes health risks and discontent from overcrowding and calls for repairs to the sewage system and more frequent janitorial cleaning to combat vermin. County commendations are given for the painted fence and upstairs cage. The Welfare Department reviews county jails statewide and assists officials in addressing jail issues.
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Taylor County
H. B. Mays, Jr
State Department of Public Welfare
Department of Public Welfare
Mays
Former Local Citizen Welch Dies in Macon Home
Lincel I. Welch 68 died at his Macon residence after months of declining health. Born in Atlanta he lived in Butler and Macon, worked in jewelry and repair, witnessed the 1927 Hogan slaying scene, and belonged to several Masonic bodies. Survived by widow Ethel Bryan Welch, a son Harry, four sisters including Mrs. Pope and Mrs. Vesley, and two brothers.
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Butler
Taylor County
Lincel i. Welch
Macon
Welch
Butler Air
Mr. Welch
Atlanta
New Mexico
L. 8. Hogan
Rivoli
Greenie Almand
George Welch
First Presbyterian Church
Egypt
Montgomery
Ethel Bryan
Ashburn
Harry
J. L. Pope
Shreveport
Maude Vesley
Gladys Reeves
Nettie Mashburn
Frank Welch
A. B. Welch
Columbia
Canning Plant Urged for Taylor County Farmers
County Agent Lundy pushes a Taylor county cannery to aid farmers and diversify crops. He notes local warehouses in Butler or Reynolds and readiness of farmers to grow green peas, corn, tomatoes, okra, peppers, and beans for regional markets, with buyers ready to purchase 75 tons of peas. The plan aims to reduce cargo costs and create a new economic base.
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Taylor County
Cairo
B. F. Lasterlin
Andersonville
Middle Georgia
Butler
Reynolds
Aylor County
Lundy
Miss Georgia Gill Hurt In Monday Car Crash
A Monday motor accident near the site of last week’s disaster left Miss Georgie Gill of Butler with painful facial injuries after the car she rode in struck a scrape blade and overturned. The driver sustained only minor bruises as the vehicle suffered heavy damage.
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Georgia Gill
Georgie Gill
Miss Gill
Gill
Auxiliary Notice on Meeting Location Change
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the Masonic Hall instead of the court house due to court being in session. Meeting scheduled Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock in October, chaired by Tub.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Masonic Hall
Use Court House
Tub
Chm
Death Claims Mr W J Theus in Butler County Crash
A 41-year-old Reynolds resident Mr W J Theus died Sunday after injuries from a wreck on a main Butler street. The Wall family and a nurse were in a car struck by a lumber truck owned by Alton Halley Reynolds. Five others were seriously hurt including Mary Dell Wall age 5 and her brother. Funeral held at Crowell cemetery conducted by Rev M C Williams.
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Butler
W. J. Theus
Hill Theus
Reynolds
Theus
Mary Dell Wall
Mary Dell Wall, the 5- Year-Old Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hoss Wall
Mauk
Americus Pe
Syble Walker
Wall
Taylor County Home Destroyed By Fire
On Saturday September 24 about midnight Mr Lee Posey and family in Cooper mill community eastern Taylor County were awakened by crackling timbers to find their home roof ablaze. The fire origin is believed due to a defective stove flue. Flames had made rapid headway before discovery, sparing little furniture. The building carried only a small amount of insurance, none on the furniture.
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Lee Posey
Cooper Mill
Singers Gather for Taylor County Butler Sunday
The annual singing convention for Taylor county will be held at the Butler High School building Sunday. The public is invited and all singers are urged to attend for a good day together led by L. By Morrell acting president.
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Taylor County
Butler High School
L. By Morrell
Ledford Wins Democratic Nomination for State Treasurer
Ledford of Cairo was named the Democratic nominee for state treasurer by the Georgia Democratic convention after a spirited final hour debate in the Macon auditorium. The convention adjourned at 6 o clock Wednesday night after nominating Talmadge Russell and a full state ticket.
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M. Ul, Ledford
Cairo
Georgia
Macon
Talmadge
Russell
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Taylor
Herald
Butler Herald
C.N. Howard
Chattahoochee
State Senate
Ledford
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