Wall of Ellaville returns to activity after fall injury
Taylor county residents learn that C C Wall secretary treasurer of the State Rural Letter Carriers Association is convalescing at home from a fall that injured his legs. Augusta hosts Confederate veterans reunion with Gettysburg 1988 joint event details and election of Gen A J Womack as commander. Tifton picked for next Georgia veterans reunion. Federal Land Bank of Columbia reports 1011 farm tract sales totaling 1629498 during July August September, vs 268 sales totaling 762518 in the same 1936 period. The Tri County News Oct 16 edition will be edited by Lovelace Eve with full authority over news editorial and advertising.
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C. C. Wall
Ellaville
State Rural Letter Carriers Association
Confederate Veterans of Georgia
Augusta
Gettysburg
A. J. Womack
Macon
Tifton
Federal Land Bank of Columbia
J. H. Scarborough
Tri-County News
Lovelace Eve
The
Americas Times-Recorder
Eve
Howell Hollis Makes Record Score in Test at UGA
Athens Ga Oct 10 Howell Hollis Jr of Columbus set the highest score ever recorded in freshman intelligence tests at the University of Georgia scoring 968 officials said Dr A S Edwards university psychologist calls the mark a sign of genius Frances Louise leads freshman women in Athens with a high tag ahead of others
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Athens
Howell Hollis, Jr
Columbus
University of Georgia
Hollis
Howell Hollis
A. S. Edwards
Frances Louise
Yeggs Take Small Sum From Hiawassee Bank Vault
Yeggs who forced entry into the Bank of Hiwassee in Hiawassee Ga burned their way into the vault but reportedly took only a pocketful of change. Early reports claimed several thousand dollars missing yet cashier W C Sparks said a checkup showed only a small amount gone. The robbers reportedly fled in fright after using a torch and some currency was scorched as the bank planned to reopen as usual.
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Yeggs
Bank of Hiwassee
W. C. Sparks
Snarke
Berk
U S Army Recruiting Opens Enlistment in Macon
The U S Army Recruiting Office at 417 Post Office Building Macon Ga announces it will receive applications for enlistment of 50 men immediately. Applicants without prior service must be 18 to 365 single with no dependents. Prior service men welcomed. Provide three letters of reference and pass medical and mental exams. Correspondence to Sgt James T Richardson.
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U S. Army Recruiting Office
Macon
Jas. T. Richardson
U. S. Army Recruiting Station
P. O. Bldg
Chicken thief steals 40 chicks and $100 found
Washington Georgia reports a woman discovers 40 missing chickens and a $100 pocketbook near the chicken house. A man who came to buy poultry was suspected. he fled in his car before police were notified, confirming the hunch about the thief.
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Washington, Ga
Washington
Georgia Observes Discoverer s Day Holiday List
Georgians observe Columbus Day as one of 11 legal holidays. Gov Takmadge named Sunday as a special day honoring General Casimir Pulaski. The legislature set holidays: New Year Jan 1, Robert E Lees Birthday Jan 19, Washingtons Birthday Feb 22, Confederate Memorial Day Apr 26, Jefferson DavIs Birthday Jun 8, Independence Day Jul 4, Labor Day first Monday in Sep, Columbus Day Oct 12, Armistice Day Nov 11, Thanksgiving last Thursday in Nov, Christmas Dec 25.
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Takmadge
Casimir Pulaski
Savannah
Georgia
Robert E. Lees
Washington
Georgia service ordered repaired at Montezuma
The Georgia Public Service Commission ordered Southeastern Telephone Co to repair its Montezuma plant after hearings on Montezuma subscribers protests. Commission inspectors found the plant inadequately maintained and set a preliminary deadline to restore reliable service, including exchange repair and possible switchboard replacement, or further action would follow.
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Atlanta
Southeastern Telephone Co
Georgia
South Georgia
Georgia Public Service Commission
Jud P. Wilhoit
Commission
Wilhoit
Curtis Mees
N. K. Davis
Vast Macon Fair Opens Monday For Week of Thrills
Macon Georgia prepares for the Georgia State Fair opening Monday at 11 a.m. October 19 lasting to midnight October 24. Eight exhibit halls showcase educational displays with substantial cash prizes. A grand entertainment program includes a 70 performer New York company in Revelations of 1986, Ulis and Clark, Four Flashes, Taki and Osaki, Evelyn and her ballet, Donahue and Laie, and Mary Rodes. Band concerts fireworks and 22 midway shows. Children admitted Tuesday at 15 cents.
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Association
New York
Ulis and
Clark
Four Flashes
Taki
Osaki
Evelyn
Donahue and
Laie
Mary Rodes
Johnny J. Jones
Georgia
Eve Will Direct Americus Paper
Lovelace Eve named editor of the Tri-County News in Americus Ga with full control of editorial policy and his own columns. A veteran Georgia newspaper executive, he previously owned and edited the Americas Times Recorder for over a decade and later led the Augusta Chronicle before residing in Americus and joining the Times-Recorder setup.
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Americus
Lovelaze Eve
Tri-County News
Eve
Georgia
Americas Times Recorder
Times-Recorder
Augusta Chronicle
Notable Columbus Garrison Reception for Officers and Ladies
General and Mrs Singleton and Maj General and Mrs Edward Croft of Washington D C attended with Mrs Estes and other ladies. Corsages of gardenias were worn. Guests included garrison officers officials of Columbus and members of the officers club. Music for dancing was provided by the 26th infantry orchestra. Several hundred guests attended.
No. 2 for One proud of me warms hearts with thanks
A heartfelt note from Asa L Singleton expresses gratitude and hope for future reunions of business ties and trails with county of yews Rta any Viren. The writer offers deepest appreciation and best wishes as a sincere friend.
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County of Yews
Asa L, Singleton
Brilliant Nuptials Set For Castellow Ford Tonight
Cuthbert Georgia October 12 The wedding of Gertrude Me Donald Castellow to Aaron T Ford will be at First Baptist Church in Cuthbert Thursday at 8 pm. Attendants include grandmother Mrs George McDonald matron of honor and several bridesmaids. National House members Hugh Peterson Don McGehee Robert Ramspeck Emmett Ofen and W M Colmer will be groomsmen. Guests from across the South and a group from the nation’s capital expected. Reverend Hobson to read the service. Post ceremony reception hosted by the bride’s grandmother for about five hundred guests.
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Gertrude
Donald Castellow
Geo. McDonald
Dohy Winslow
Ed McDonald
Walker Curtis
Atlanta
Martha Sale
Shellman
Marguerite Holst
Athens
Margaret Owen
Josephine Reid
Sara Susan Gunn
John McKay
Gus Elliott, Jr
W. G. Elliott
H. ©. Ford
Ackerman
Mias
National House of Representatives
Hugh Peterson
Savannah
Don R. McGehee
Meadeville
Miss
Robert Ramspeck
Decatur
Emmett Ofen
Griffin
W. M. Colmer
Meridian
Tibor Theodore Molnar
John McKay Gunn
Emory Greel
Nicholas Meriwether Walker
Stella Walwrath
W. G. Osemoff
Katherine Hutton
Tehenoria Ag
J. FE. Hobson
Aoe
Mre
Genres McDonald
Recertinn
New Funeral Home Opens in Thmaston Stephens Funeral Home
A new Stephens Funeral Home opens in Thmaston housed in the former Hightower Home after extensive renovations by Stephens Undertaking Company. The facility offers lounge rooms, reposing, a modern prep room, rest rooms, drawing room chapel, and ample on site parking with added staff Newsome of Savannah and Grevonn of Gadsden joining the team. Community members are invited to visit the new establishment at their convenience.
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Thomaston
Hightower
Stephens Undertaking Company
Stephens Funeral Home
R. S. Newsome
Savannah
Erwin H. Grevonn
Gadsden
Ala
Ford R. G. Used Car Sale Promises Quality Guide
Local Ford dealer Payne Motor Co announces the Ford R. G. used car clearance sale. Each car and truck bears a guaranteed emblem after rigid inspection and meeting Ford Motor Co standards, providing a reliable guide to quality for buyers.
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Ford ‘R. & G
Ford Dealers
W. A. Payne
Payne Motor Co
Payne
Ford Motor Co
Banker's Sudden Death In Ohoopee River
Captain W. J. Key, 71, banker and farmer from Lyons Georgia, was found dead in the shallow Ohoopee River near where he had gone fishing. Authorities believe a sudden stroke caused him to fall from his boat and a searching party located him early today after he did not return home.
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W. J. Key
Ohoopee River
Shellman man dies in crash on Cuthbert-Dayson highway
Dawnon Ga Oct 12 Bledsau Dozier owner of the Dozier drug store at Shellman was killed at the scene when the car in which he rode struck the rear of a truck near Graves Station. Mrs Mary Strickland was seriously injured and rushed to Patterson hospital in Cut. Blinding lights from an approaching car were blamed for the accident and Dozier, a World War veteran, is survived by two sisters Mrs Gene Allen and Mrs Bob Martin, both of Shellman.
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Bledsau Dozier
Dozier
Shellman
Mary Strickland
Shellman Hotellic
Prietress
Cuthbert-Dayson
Graves Station
Gene Allen
Bob Martin
Bert Hot
Taylor County Grand Jury General Presentments
The Taylor County Grand Jury submits presentments from the October term. They thank Judge C F McLaughlin and acknowledge Solicitor General A J Reesyman, noting Jerry Man will leave on January 1. They commend foreman R M Suggs and bailiff Homer Ox, report county books in order, and call for jail repairs, a new heater, door lock, and paint. Convict camp found orderly. health official S H Bryan urged. Recommend pauper payments by monthly checks, adjust per diem for jurors bailiffs and clerk, pay typing, and publish these presentments in the Butler Herald with $10 publication fee. Dated October 9, 1986.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Superior Court
C. F. McLaughlin
A. J.°reesyman
Jerryman
Gener
R. M. Suggs
Homer OX
S. H. Bryan
County Board of Health
Tommie Lovick
Grand Jury
Ruby Jinks
Rutler Herald
R. M. Savgs
E. P. Hodges
Butler Herald
Taylo County
C. F. Longosierra
Pay Raises Reported for Americus City Staff
Americus Georgia on October 11 reported City Manager Dudley Gatewood said salary reductions for 25 full time city employees are partially restored. The council approved reductions in early 1983, with the measure taking effect October 1.
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Dudley Gatewood
Gatewood
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