Third District GEA Meeting in Americus Two Day Session
The Third District Georgia Educational Association will convene in Americus on October 24 and 25 with a full program led by E L Bridges Sumter County superintendent. The two day event opens at First Methodist Church at 7 30 pm with Rev H T Freeman delivering the invocation and Hon Hicks Fort of Columbus delivering the opening address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Educational Associam
Americus
E. L. Bridges
Sumter
GEA Willppear
HT. Freeman
W.T. Maynard
Mericus Public Schools
T. Hicks Fort
Humhus
Dean Lee F
Herring
S. College
Kate Land
G. S College
Peyton Jacob
G. S. College
Allie Mann
GEA
Chas
D Canter
Georgia Congress
Urban Rumble
Columbus
H. G. Gurr
Terrellounty
Fichie
Athens
Georgia Toleration Women’s Clubs
Pf. Abercombie
State Board of Health
Lincoln McConnell
Nelson
Varmettes Case Ends in Mistrial
Fort Valley Ga Oct 10 A mistrial was declared in the case of pride L Varmette charged with the murder of Jamie Dixon. The jury, deadlocked after more than 24 hours, reported nine for acquittal and three for conviction. Varmette, an employee of the peach pest laboratory, had said the shooting was an accident and cited a wartime record. The court did not announce plans for a retrial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Valley
Pride L. Varmette
Jamie Dixon
Louis L. Brown
Dixon
Ft Valley
Varmette
Varnette
Briggs Fagan
Ft. Valley
Death Claims Ellaville Man in Georgia
Ellaville Georgia October fifth J B Williamson aged sixty seven prominent Schley county citizen died at Oglethorpe Infirmary Macon after operation. Former merchant and long time road and revenue official survived by widow Alberta Dozier two marriages four children Walter Leila C C Robert three grandchildren and siblings with relatives listed.
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Ellaville
J. B. Williamson
Schley County
Oglethorpe Infirmary
Macon
Williamson
BF. Williamson
J. A. L. Wilson
Ed Eubanks
Ft. Valley
Cotton loans set by Thomaston PC A for 12c cotton
The Thomaston Production Credit Association covering Upson Pike Lamar and Taylor counties plans 12c per pound loans for low middling or better cotton of seven-eights inch or more, for orderly marketing. Also obituary notes Judge Roger D Flynt 58 longtime Muscogee County juvenile court judge died in Columbus. He previously lived in Union Point and served as Dublin city court judge and edited The Advocate Democrat in 1905 1906. He is survived by his widow a son and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomaston Production Credit Association
Upson
Pike, Lamar
Taylor
Riley Summers
Columbus
Roger D. Flynt
Muscoges County
Unionn Point
Atlanta
Dublin
Bradenton
Fla
Flynt
Advocate Democrat
Taliaferro County
Castellow Urges Loyalty to FDR in Acceptance Speech
Hawkinsville Ga Oct 9 formally nominating Congressman B T Castellow to succeed himself the Third Georgia district convention at Hawkinsville Tuesday enthusiastically endorsed the national administration and sent a telegram to President Roosevelt pledging support. Senator Walter F George urged Georgians to be loyal to the president and to stand by the administration as emergency measures aimed at recovery are explained. W W Dykes led the nominating speech with support from Zac Arnold Watts Powell Mr Helen Gurr Ben Rainey and C B Marshall Castellow notified of his nomination by R D Buchan Wiley Johnson and Mrs Alex Storey Co E Benns of Butler reelected district executive committee chairman. Delegates from every county attended H F Lawson delivered welcome after a barbecue in Pulaski county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkinsville
B. T. Castellow
Cuthbert
Georgia
Roosevelt
Walter F. George
Congress
W. W. Dykes
Zac Arnold
Watts Powell
Helen Gurr
Ben Rainey
C. B. Marshall
Castellow
R. D. Buchan
Wiley Johnson
Alex Storey
Castellon
Co. E. Benns
Butler
Third District
J. A. Turner
Will D. Baugh
Ellaville
H. F. Lawson
Pulaski County
Resolutions Back Roosevelt and Castillon Endorsements
The convention adopted two resolutions praising Castellon's record and pledging wholehearted support for President Roosevelt without qualifications. A motion to telegram the president was approved, with a committee drafting the note expressing confidence in the Roosevelt administration and inviting the president to visit Georgia and Warm Springs for a cordial district reception.
Americus School Head Celebrates 77th Birthday
In Americus Georgia on October 5 students from Americus High, Farlow Grammar, and Wheatley School honored J. E. Mathis on his 77th birthday with flowers and fruit. Supt. Mathis hosted 12 Three-Quarter Club members at his home, where Prof. Mathis delivered a commemorative address. The gathering included guests over age 75 and a birthday dinner attended by Mrs. Mathis and several women assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Americus High School
Farlow Grammar School
Wheatley School
East Americus
J. E., Mathis
Mathis
C. C. Hawkins
C. J. Sherlock
W. O. Pailey
Robert English
Neill Carter
Neill Ray
Barney Haynes
E. J. McMath
Phil McMath
J T. Taylor
William Elam
Otis Rees
Prof. Mathis
Farm for Rent in Butler Georgia Details
Well improved 8-horse farm available for share croppers. Contact W. A. Payne in Butler, Georgia for rental arrangements and terms.
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W. A. Payne
Butler, Ga
Taylor County Prepares To Guard Health of Children
Announcement calls a Friday meeting at the Butler school auditorium to organize a local Child Health and Welfare Council. J. S. Green is chairman, C. L. Pyron vice-chairman, C. F. Austin secretary treasurer. The group aims to coordinate public health, medical, welfare, and education efforts for Taylor County children with representation from medical, school, and civic organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Butler
J. 8S. Green
C. L. Pyron
C. F. Austin
Treas
Atlanta
Child Health and Welfare Council
County Medical Society
County Board of Health
Gera
Woman‘s Club
Woman’s Auxiliary
The
Medical Association of Georgia
Mayors Gather in Americus for Third District Convention
Georgia mayors from the Third congressional district will meet in Americus on October 11. Mayor Jas L Key of Atlanta will deliver the principal address and the session will discuss home rule for Georgia cities. A 10 am business meeting is planned at the Windsor hotel with a 1 pm dinner at the Americas golf club for delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Jas L. Key
Atlanta
Jas. A. Fort
State Organization
Georgia
Windsor Hotel
Americas Golf Club
Treasure Hunt Tickets On Sale In Butler
Interest in the treasure hunt has grown, prompting ticket sales to allow all who wish to join the organized hunt. The ticket committee will provide tickets and details on time and place, with a goal that every resident shares in the treasure and the joy of the hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Jarrell's Grocery Dept Store Ads Fresh Stock Low Prices
Jarrell's Department Store in Butler Georgia invites shoppers to visit this week for fresh stock and low prices, claimed as among the best in Taylor County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarrell's
Taylor County
Jarrell’s Dept
Butler
Well Known Americus Man Jim Cameron Dies at 74
Mr. Jim H. Cameron of Americus died Sunday afternoon after a five day illness at 74. Funeral services were Monday from his residence with Rev. H. T. Freewan of the First Methodist Church presiding, prior to interment at Oak Grove cemetery. He was born in Macon county and lived much of his life in Sumter county, worked as a cabinet maker for Seaboard railroad, now retired. Survived by two sisters Mrs. W. P. McArthur and Miss Ella Cameron, both of Americus, and many nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Jim Hu ‘Cameron
Americas
H. T. Freewan
First Methodist Church
Oak Grove Cemetery
Cameron
Macon County
Sumter County
Seaboard Railroad
W. P. McArthur
Ella Cameron
Jerome McElmurray Dies After Month of Illness in Tazewell
Jerome McElmurray of Tazewell died at home last Friday morning after months of declining health and a month of critical illness. Funeral services were held at Tazewell Methodist Church with Reverends H F Roberts and Moore officiating, and interment followed in Tazewell cemetery. He is survived by his wife two daughters Mrs Charles McMickle and Mrs Montgomery and three sons Sim Horace and John McElmurray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Jerome McElmurray
Tazewell
McElmurray
Tazewell Methodist Church
H. F. Roberts
Buena Vista
Moore
Tazewell Cemetery
Uncle of Mrs Pennington Dies In Americus
Charles G. Gammage 59, longtime Seaboard railroad engineer and well known Americus citizen, died at Plains hospital Monday morning after a five week illness. He was the uncle of Mrs J B Pennington of Butler and had long, faithful service with the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Gammage
Americus
J. B. Pennington
Butler
The
Plains Hospital
Seaboard Railroad
Missionary Mamie Myers Dies in Marshallville
After a year of declining health Miss Mamie Myers longtime South Georgia Methodist Conference missionary to Korea died early Tuesday at her sister Mrs L B Rumphs home in Marshallville She returned to Georgia from Korea about a year ago due to ill health and had visited locally during her furloughs US church records note 28 years of service and multiple furlough visits.
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Mamie Myers
South Georgia Methodist Conference
L. B. Rumph
Marshallville
Butler to Entertain Quarterly Conference
The Butler Methodist church ladies host a basket dinner next Tuesday after the eleven o'clock service. Rev. L. A. Harrell, presiding elder of the Columbus district, will preach as the fourth quarterly conference for the Butler charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Methodist Church
Butler Charge
L. A. Harrell
Columbus
Announcement of Services at Local Baptist Church
Sunday school at 9 45 with J 8 Green as superintendent. Preaching at 11 by the pastor in a special recognition service for Sunday school workers. Teachers seated with their classes and a musical program by Mrs J W Edwards. Junior and Senior BY P U meet at 6 00 p m. Sermon by pastor at 7 00 p m. Services at local CCC camp at 8 30 Sunday. Rev J E Pate, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Green
J. W. Edwards
CCC
J. E. Pate
Sweaters Offered At Wide Range Of Prices At Jarells
Jarell's Dept Store in Butler Ga lists sweaters for all ages with prices from 48 cents to 198 dollars for children and from 75 cents to 3.95 dollars for ladies and men. Local shoppers can find affordable options across sizes.
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Jarell’s Dept
Butler Ga
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Brown
Roger Flynt
Oscar Dreizin
Oscar
Fdr
George
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wm. de L. Worsley
Muscogee County
Worsley
Warm Springs
Americus School
Jim Cameron
J. H. Cameron
Pennington
Butler To Entertain
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