Two Die In Collision Of Auto And Highway Bus Near Macon
A light sedan collided head on with a Georgia Florida motor bus five miles south of Macon. The bus went down a 16 foot embankment, settling on its side. Two men died, several others injured, including the bus driver and passengers. the accident occurred late yesterday afternoon on bus No. 9 en route to Cor with Mercer University in nearby roads.
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Paris
Macon
C. V. Gresham
South
Ment J. Gresh Pantieresham
Th Ieak Icsenbaker
Lakes
Valdosta
Mercer
Jake Her
Frank Means
Democratic Executive Committee Meets in Reynolds
The Democratic Executive Committee of the 28th Senatorial District calls a meeting at Reynolds on Tuesday at noon October 29 to declare the recent primary results and to elect a new member Crawford county also fills a vacancy caused by the death of Hon. Frank Dan. Members from Taylor county include W. E. Steed and H. P. Wale.
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Reynolds
C. H. Neisler
Senate
Neil
Word
Houston
Peach
Tay
Crawford County
Frank Dan
Taylor County
W. E. Steed
H. P. Wale
Herald
Platform Adopted by Georgia Democrats at Macon Convention
The Georgia Democratic convention at Macon adopted a platform calling for readjustment of stave tax burdens and use of new income to retire debt. It emphasizes restoring Democratic principles, budget reform, and government simplification to curb deficits and prevent overburdening taxpayers. It condemns excessive past appropriations and urges rigid economy and proportional future funding.
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Democratic Convention of
Georgia
Macon
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Taylor County Grand Jury Recommends Abolishing Treasurer Office
The Taylor county Grand Jury at the October term 1980 recommends abolishing the county treasurer office and designating a county bank to handle funds. They urge annual CPA audits of county books, stricter disbursement compliance, and publication of audits in the local newspaper. They also request pay changes for jurors and officials and praise County Agent W A Lundy.
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Taylor Co. Grand Jury
Georgia
Taylor County
Ocober
Taylor Superior Court
J. P
W. A. Lundy
Georgia Bankers Association
State College of Agriculture
Agricultural Board
Taylor Repertor Court
Taylor Pone
J. V. Klosser
Jlieu
J. H. Neisler
I. C
Cox
Miniature Golf At Butler School Carnival Friday Night
The Butler school hosts a Hallowe'en carnival with several miniature golf games priced at five cents each. Mr J T Gray shows improvement after a light attack and is expected to return home soon from Wesley Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.
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Butler School
Butler Community Note Of Thanks And Local Happenings
Citizens of Butler and surrounding area receive thanks for business to TITEWAY and KLEANERS with Spiriting Agent T. B. Joiner noted. Dr. H. H. Gee joined at Americus with friends for fishing on Dead Rivers. Macon druggist W. B. Bloodworth led the Hepeceipsen department at Butler Drug Co. during Gee’s absence.
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Butler
Kleaners
T. B. Joiner
H. H. Gee
Americus
Mace
Mia
W. BE. Bloodworth
Macon
Butler Drug Co
Dr.Gee
Last lap for October term in Superior Court
The Carrollton October term nears its close with the J. H. Whatley will probate case highlighted. Jury verdict favored probate, reversing a prior trial. Judge Roop and Judge McLaughlin swapped benches amid scheduling shifts as illness and recess reshaped proceedings. Grand jury wraps, 34 criminal cases disposed, about 76 percent convictions. Notable sentence: Le H. Shorty Anderson, an ex convict, receives 165 years for three burglary cases across Macon Houston Peach and Jones counties.
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Ays
J. H. Whatley
Mary A. J
Annie Fountain Smith
le H
Shorty) Anderson
Macon
Houston
Peach
Jones
Phonic Carson
Fagan
Albert
Heath
Agricultural Board Hears Farmers Discuss Farm Methods
A Taylor County Agricultural Board meeting at Crowells church drew about 45 to 50 farmers and businesspeople. Speakers including H. K. Sealy T. J. Fountain and Guinn shared figures on hogs wheat poultry and cotton, with 4-H member C. J. McCrary applauded for his stock judging. The meeting fostered idea exchange and a balanced farm program, with future sessions planned at central school and Tanners Chapel.
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Crowells Church
Agricultural Board of
T. J. Fountain
Thurman Whatley Ace
Guinn
J. A. Johnson
Mr. Sealy
Colquitt
Taylor County
Hinton
Whatley
Fountain
Nie
Ricks
Johnson
C. J. McCrary
Columbus Fair
Eee
Hool
Faoet
Tanners Chapel
Tuted
Chesem
Annie
Crowells
Prominent Visitors Attend Tayolor County Event
Butler friends of Congressman Chas. R. Crisp and Mrs Crisp welcomed them as visitors Tuesday. Mr. Crisp spoke on national questions and thanked voters for support in the recent democratic primary. Also noted is the popularity of Crisp among Representatives. J T Cox suffered a strong malady while at Mt Pisgah church but was reported improving.
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Washington
Congress
J. T. Cox
Mt. Pisgah
Yaaney
Fire destroys tenant house owned by local resident
A tenant house owned by Mr. A. F. Davis and occupied by a Negro family burned early this morning. The origin of the fire remains undetermined. Local authorities are investigating the cause.
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A. F. Davis
Whiskey seizure near Muddy Branch reported by sheriff
A 60 gallon whiskey outfit and 160 gallons of moonshine were seized and destroyed by Sheriff McGuffin on Saturday near Muddy Branch by Howard. The incident highlights local efforts to curb illegal alcohol production in the area.
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Muddy Branch
Howard
McGuffin
Notable trials of intoxication and illegal activity in town
The docket lists multiple convicts including Neomie Dowd and Frank Brad with pleas or sentences for whiskey selling and distillery offenses. Additional cases include disturbing divine worship, violating prohibition laws, carrying a pistol, and drunken driving, with numerous defendants led by a heavy docket and planned term terms.
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Columbus
Neomie’ Dowd
Frank Brad
Clem Brad
Mariy Campbell
Bicom Davis
Mitchell Corbin
Respess Sr. Dies in Omaha After Moving from Butler
D D Respess Sr dies in Omaha Neb at 64 after establishing a newspaper and advertising business following leaving Butler. He served as editor of the Omaha Bee and was a prominent figure in local religious and civic life. Survived by seven children from two marriages, four sisters, and several grandchildren. Funeral and interment held in Omaha.
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Zacn D. Respens
Omana
Neb
Hutler
Omaha Bee
Omaha
Respess
Elizabeth Russ
W. O. Russ
Butler
John Respess
Atlanta
Zach Respess, Jr
Blue Ridge
Elia Respess
Rena Cobalt
Council Bluff
H.R. Phillips
J. 2. Mangham
Reynolds
Pulaski Holt
Rome
Arthur Bussey
Columbus
Perveas
Thomas S Brooks of Americus Dead at 84
Thomas S Brooks died at his daughter's home in Americus on Monday October 20 aged 84 after a long good health. He was a Confederate veteran, former Macon county farmer, and held civic roles including on the Macon county board of education. Survived by four daughters and two sons, funeral at Ideal at 10 oclock Tuesday morning with many relatives and friends present.
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G. Lester Willams
Americus
Thomas
Wyatt
Margaret Cements Brooks
South Georgia
E. Bateman
Brooks
Macon County
Ideal
Methodist Church
Board of Education
G. Lester Williams
Albert J. Harris, Sr
Macon
W. H. Burgess
Atlanta
Mae Broalets
B. B. Brooks
Montezuma
W. ©. Brooks
Death of Mrs Julian Yarner Shirah of Byromville
Mrs. Julian Yarner Shirah 74, widow of Arzanda Shirah, died Saturday at her Byromville home after leaving Taylor county years ago. A native of Taylor, daughter of Dr Thomas Jer and Mrs Elizabeth Turner, she was a Methodist and familiarly known as Miss Sweetie Shirah. Survived by daughters Mrs Ax Marge and Mrs Leon Shirah, both of Byromville. Funeral at Byromville Sunday afternoon.
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Taylor County
Julian Yarner Shirah
Lof
Arzanda Shirah
Shirah
Byromville
Thomas Jer
Elizabeth Caldwell Turner
Methodist Church
Sweetie
Jis
Aix
Marge
Leon
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