American Legion youth program fights crime with service
The American Legion and its auxiliary promote Americanism and child welfare to give every child equal opportunity and reduce juvenile delinquency. They cite a 1925 endowment of 5.1 million dollars to aid needy children, with the fund’s interest supporting national child welfare efforts.
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American Legie
American Legion
United States
Auxiliary
National Child Welfare Division
White House
Farming Census To Provide Jobs For Over 25 000
Washington Oct. 11 The agricultural census starting in January will create about 25 000 census jobs. Wm L Austin Census Bureau Director said the positions include 223 supervisors and many enumerators to be chosen with Democratic representatives, continuing a Civil War era patronage policy. Applicants need high school education. ages 25 to 60. rural districts favored. no appointments before Nov 15.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Wm. L. Austin
Austin
Congress
Why Organize Fire Protection Units In Taylor County
An article explains the forest and land harm from fire, detailing how burning forests destroys seed germination, reduces plant nutrients like nitrogen, harms tree growth, and invites decay. It notes that fire can make trees vulnerable to pests and rot, urging formation of fire protection units in Taylor County.
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Taylor County
Edward Austin
Butler High School
Eleventh Annual Taylor County Singing Convention Celebrates
The Butler High School auditorium hosted the eleventh Taylor County Singing Convention on October 14 with a resounding success. Leaders, quartets, pianists and volunteers received praise as audiences applauded. plans already form for the 1935 session on the second Sunday in October.
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Taylor County
Butler High School
C. R. Simmons
V-Press
Butler
R. N. McInvale
Ideal
Harris Allman
Ellaville
Ben F. Sanders
Thomaston
Thelma Guy
Elmer
Lady McInvale
Sanders
Grover Stephens
Robert Thomas
Manchester
Noah Spivey Columbus
Robinson
Oglethorpe
Eva Waller
Spivey
Columbus
Macon County
Elmer J. Everett
Americus
Little Junior Robinson
Junior
J. S. Green
Treasure Hunt Tickets On Sale For October Twenty-Six
Tickets are 15 cents for individuals and 26 cents for couples for a Friday night treasure hunt October 26. Participants meet at a focal point, follow clues to buried treasure, and the first couple to discover it claims the prize. Refreshments will be served after. Buy your ticket early and join the treasure hunt event.
Local dry goods and groceries advertised by Mrs Bazemore
Mrs. Bertha Bazemore of Butler Ga advertises up to date dry goods and ready to wear along with a full line of fresh groceries.
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Bertha Bazemore
Butler
Agriculture Boys Go To State Exposition At Macon
Butler High school FFA chapter announces six top agricultural students from each school qualify for free entry to the Macon exposition. Six Butler boys Edward Austin C J Peterman Paul Hollis Fickling Harris Franklin McCants and Felton Posey will compete after a judging exam on seed dairy and beef cattle and swine.
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Macon
F. F A
Ff. F. A
Butler High School
J. Bell
Edward Austin
C. J Peterman
Paul Hollis
Fickling Harris
Franklin McCants
Felton Posey
Local Girls Win Prizes at Columbus Fair
Congratulations to Miss Martha Fain and Miss Carolyn Hill of this city as prize Winners at the Chattahoochee Valley Fair in Columbus last week. Fain took first in fourth year sewing and club work exhibit for Taylor county and Hill won first in pimento pepper exhibit and girls special Kerr exhibit.
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Martha Fain
Carolyn Hill
Chattahoochee Valley
Columbus
Miss Fain
Taylor Courty
Miss Hill
Kerr
Home Burns in Unadilla Fire Destroys Helms Residence
The home and contents of Reverend and Mrs. J L Helms at Unadilla were destroyed by fire early Saturday as the family stayed with relatives in North Georgia. The blaze damaged the house and its belongings, with no injuries reported.
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J L. Helms
Unadilla
North Georga
Notice to return water trough from cattle pen in Butler
Federal warrant may be issued if the water trough is not returned by the party referenced in this notice. Lula Wall, Taylor County Relief Administer, warns that no questions will be asked upon return.
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Butler
Lula Wall
Taylor County Relief Admr
Pensioners in Taylor County Get Full August Pay
Pensioners received a full month’s pay of 30 dollars for August via checks mailed by Judge L. T. Peed, instead of 15 dollars for half a month. The change follows adjustments in the pension distribution.
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Taylor County
L. T. Peed
Judge Crips illness sparks national sympathy
Ex congressman Chas. R. Crisp, stricken suddenly ill in Washington a week ago, remains in serious condition but shows some improvement. The report notes broad sympathy across Georgia and the nation as his health fluctuates.
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Georgia
Chas. R. Crisp
Washington
Dixie Café Changed Hands in Local Sale
Announcement this week reports the sale of the Dixie Cafe formerly run by Mr and Mrs H C Walker to Mr W S Payne with Mrs J R Braddy named manager.
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Dixie Cafe
H. C. Walker
W.S. Payne
J. R. Braddy
Butler welcomed as Mrs H B Walker and daughter return
Mrs H B Walker and her daughter Miss Marjorie move to Atlanta and choose Butler as their best place. They are warmly welcomed back to the city. Mrs J R Braddy and children move here this week from Woodland, and Butler friends are pleased by the arrival.
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H B, Walker
Marjorie
Atlanta
Butler
J. R. Braddy
Woodland
Land for Park Acquisition Near Butler
Public subscription is closing on several hundred acres north of Butler donated to the government for a national park. The land would host the local CCC Camp and provide permanent quarters for officers and enlisted men if the project proceeds as currently anticipated.
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Butler
CCC
County Agent Explains Cotton Bill To Farmers
Article by G. C. Daniel details Taylor county allotments issued on Oct 12 13 and 12 cent loans as banks and warehouses moved cash. It notes 90 percent allotment filled with 10 percent pending statewide delivery early November and explains how base acreage 1928-1982 determines allotment amounts.
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G. C. Daniel
Taylor County
Georgia Bas Ee
Home Economists to Meet At Americus October 25
Georgia Home Economics Association holds a district meeting in Americus on October 25 at Geor gia Southwestern College. Miss Susan Mathews cites development of home and community life as the main topic with input from teachers extension workers and business and relief program home economists. Expected speakers include Miss Alice Mann Mrs Bessie Gaines Miss Alice Purcell Mrs Hattie M White Miss Mamie K Taylor and Miss Marguerite Myers. All home economists urged to attend.
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Georgia Home Economics Association
Americus
Georgia Southwestern College
Susan Mathews
Home Economist
Alice Mann
Georgia Educational Association
Bessie Gaines
Muscogee Country
Alice Purcell
Dawson High School
Dawson
Hattie M. White
Thomaston
Mamie K. Taylor
Georgia Power Co
Marguerite Myers
City Hospital
Columbus
Legion and Auxiliary Card Distribution Sparks Scramble
The 1985 Legion cards went on sale last week causing a rush to be first in line. Names led the list in order J. S. Green M. T Gaultney Jr A. E. Guinn H. L. Riley J. M. Austin W M. Smith Hamp Riley H. C. Walker W. M. Mathews J. H. Amos. The Publicity Officer notes the Auxiliary trails 1935 membership 10 to 6 and teases next week’s results.
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Legion
Altho
J. S. Green
M. T Gaultney, Jr
A. E. Guinn
H. L. Riley
J. M. Austin
W M. Smith
Hamp Riley
H. C. Walker
W. M. Mathews
J. H. Amos
For Rent in Butler Desirable Location Four Rooms
Rental notice offers four rooms in a sought after Butler location with contact at Butler Insurance Agency. Ad promotes new sweaters underwear and suiting and notes Mrs. Bertha Bazemore of Butler Go. Also mentions a wedding at the Butler school building Friday night October 26.
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Sophronia
Butler High School
Butler
Butler Insurance Agency
Bertha Bazemore
Butler School
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