Murder Case Set For Hearing In Marion County Court
The trial of W F Mitchell, indicted for murder in connection with the shooting death of 22 year old Burdell Thompson, is set for today in Buena Vista. Thompson was shot while farming near Buena Vista on September 10 and died at Columbus Hospital. Mitchell, living north of Buena Vista, faced preliminary hearing September 28 and was ordered held for grand jury action. The grand jury also returned additional true bills and civil matters were disposed of by Judge McLaughlin.
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W. F. Mitchell
Marion County
Burdell Thompson
Puena Vista
A. Jones Perryman
Thompson
Buena Vista
Columbus
Mitchell
Justices of the Peace
A. J. Perryman
Marion County Grand Jury
McLaughlin
Condition of Judge Crisp Improving
Hope remains for the ultimate recovery of Hon. Charles R. Crisp former Congressman from Georgia for twenty years after a slight stroke of paralysis at his law office in Washington. A telegram received Monday by relatives at Americus reported he continues to make steady improvement each day according to bedside reports.
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Charles R. Crisp
Third
Georgia
Washington
Americus
Judge Crisp
Voluntary Cotton Adjustment Plan to Continue Next Year
Taylor county official reports the AAA announces continuation of the voluntary cotton adjustment program into 1935. Contracts will be valid under two year terms with a maximum 25 percent base acreage reduction in 1936. The plan awaits formal proclamation by the secretary of agriculture, expected before December 1.
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G. C Daniel
Taylor County
AAA
Secretary of Agriculture
County Agent Facilitates Sale of Tax Certificates at 4 Cents
Farmers who left tax exemption certificates with the County Agent can sell them at the government rate of 4 cents per pound. Demand remains strong with buyers and sellers meeting at the agent’s office. By Wednesday’s close every certificate left had sold, and orders for over 38,000 pounds were in. The service is free to sellers, with no charges collected.
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G. C. Daniel
Houston County School Official Dies Saturday
Prof H. P. Houser, longtime Houston County superintendent, died at his Perry home Saturday after a brief illness. He was 80, a Civitan president, Emory College graduate, Phi Delta Theta member, and postmaster of Hampton Lodge. Surviving are his widow Nora Edwards Houser, three sons Frank Lewis Houston and Houston, two daughters Louise and Lenora, a brother Harry, and four sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Houser
Perry
Taylor County
Houser
Houston County
Fred M. Houser
Civitan Club
Old Emory College
Phi Delta Theta
Hampton Masonic Lodge
Harry Houser
Miami
George Nunn
R. P. Hollingshead
Myrtle Beach
Herbert Rice
Birmingham
W. M. Driscoll
Sparta
Columbus Theater Manager Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot
M. M. Jackson, 29, assistant manager at a Columbus theater in Columbus Georgia, was found fatally shot in the theater fly loft on Wednesday and died hours later. A police report noted a pistol was removed from his right hand. A coroner's inquest returned a verdict that the death was due to a personal safety related gunshot wound.
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Columbus
M. Jackson
Jackson
Basie Albritton Dies After Fatal Butler Crash
Basie Albritton 12 of Rupert dies Sunday after a Saturday Route Three wreck near Butler that injured Ambry Albritton 18 and Ed Waters. Car occupants Julian Albritton and Vester Waters escaped with minor injuries. Basie and Ambry were in the Ford Model A traveling to Tonaston when the left front wheel failed, causing a crash awaiting funeral services at Prosperity church with Rev. J. T. Flour noy officiating.
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Butler
Thomaston
Basie Albritton
Ambry Albritton
A. 0
Albritton
Rupert
Ed A. Waters
Julia Waters
Julian Albritton
Vester Waters
Prosperity Church
J. T. Flournoy
Edwards Bros
Messrs
E. D. Boswell
R. Harris
0. E. Lee
William Allen
E. D. Crook
A. O. Albritton
Ambry
Myrtice Albritton
Tax Certificate Pool to Close November Tenth Unused Surplus Plans
G C Daniel county agent reports tentative closure date for the surplus cotton tax exemption certificate pool is November 10. Pool purchases continue while certificates remain, with E L Deal noting many holders who wish to turn in certificates should act by the date. State allotment board will assist producers, and the pool faces more orders than it can fill. Further details appear on page 5.
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G. C. Daniel
Taylor County
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
E. L. Deal
State
Mr. Deal
Deal
Revival Planned By Butler Baptist Church
Butler Baptist Church announces evangelistic services starting November 11 led by Rev. J. E. Pate with assistance from Rev. A. B. Couch of Atlanta. Couch, a veteran minister, is scarce available due to engagements in larger cities, and his messages are expected to be both interesting and inspiring for Butler residents.
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Butler Baptist Church
Meee
J. E. Pate
A. B. Couch
Atlanta
Couch
Butler
Minutes of Child Health and Welfare Council Meeting
The Taylor County Child Health and Welfare Council met Friday evening at eight in the High School auditorium. President J S Green opened the session with remarks on council goals, followed by discussions from Dr R C Montgomery and Col C W Foy. Miss Giles, district supervisor, outlined the council’s role to coordinate county groups, avoid duplication, and promote child health, suggesting observance of Child Health Day in the last two weeks of November. The Ellis Law requires a county Board of Health with specific members. Further details were to follow on page 5.
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Child Health and Welfare Council of
Taylor County
High Schoul Auditorium
J. S. Green
R. C. Montgomery
Col
C. W. Foy
Green
Giles
Child Health and Welfare Council
Miss Giles
State of
Georgia
Midnight Fire Saves Austin Home from Loss
The J. M. Austin residence narrowly escaped complete destruction in a midnight blaze of unknown origin. Neighbors passing by, part of the COC group, helped save the rear of the house as flames surged. Mr. Austin publicly thanks the volunteers for their brave, timely work.
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J. M. Austin
COC
Austin
M A Chapman Hurt in Route Three Car Crash
Mr M A Chapman suffered painful injuries in a Monday night head on collision on Route Three with a Colquitt county vegetable truck driven by Jock Hollbrook. Chapman's Chevrolet coupe was demolished and he remained confined to bed at home after treatment at the local hospital.
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Macon
M. A. Chapman
Route Three
Himsel
Colquitt County
Jock Hollbrook
Death of Miss Blackman Reynolds Lady Mourned
Miss Mary Blackman longtime Reynolds resident dies at 75 after a fall six weeks earlier. Native of Macon County, daughter of late Mr. William Blackmon and Mrs. Edith Blackmon, survived by sister Mrs. Wm Blackmon of Reynolds and several nieces and a nephew in Georgia. She was a Primitive Baptist church member. Funeral was held Saturday at Blackmon family cemetery with Rev. J. N. Shell officiating.
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Mary Blackman
Reynolds
Macon County
Edith Blackmon
Pan Lackmon
Reyno
Elda Black
Lee
Atlanta
George Pie
E. Ratcliff
St. George
E. Fr. Seay
Athens
T. G. Hamilton
Pierson
Miss Blackmon
Primitive Baptist Church
Blackmon Family
Aene
J. N. Shell
G. H. Goddard
de Liffey
Arion Error
Howard Eubanks
Rufus Whittington
Mrs Donna Barfield Dies Former Local Citizen at Leslie
Obituary notes the death of Mrs Donna Perry Barfield formerly of Taylor County now resident in Leslie Sumter County Funeral services were held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Rev Harvey of Pinehurst officiating She is survived by husband W O Barfield one daughter Mrs Ben Yarbough of Savannah and one son Mr Cecil Perry of Savannah Also announced are upcoming factory demonstrations at Doyle's grocery featuring Sunshine products Dukes mayonnaise Maxwell House coffee and related General Foods lines including Jello grape nuts post toasties and Calumet baking powder.
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Donna Perry Barfield
Leslie
Sumter County
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Harvey
Pinehurst
Doyle's
Sunshine
Maxwell House
Doyle
Middle Georgia
Dukes
General Foods Sales Co
Maxwell House Coffee
Hitch-Hiker Killed In Crash Near Butler Intersection
A hitch-hiker was killed instantly Friday when a truck owned and operated by Mr. Spillers of Crawford County overturned near the Route 22 and Route 8 intersection north of Butler. A companion was badly injured and transported to Butler for medical care. Other occupants of the truck were uninjured.
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Spillers
Crawford County
Butler
Fort Is Re-Elected Mayor of Americus
Americus, Ga. Oct. 17 Jas. A. Fort incumbent defeated J. E. Logan for mayor, 718 to 467 in the municipal primary. J. Lewis Merritt Cooper Bradley and Will Horne were re nominated to succeed themselves on the city council. Fort has served two terms and under his direction progress has been made with the floating debt nearly liquidated and many street and patio improvements completed.
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Americus
Jas
A. Fort
J. E. Logan
J. Lewis Merritt
Cooper Bradley
Will Horne
Fort
Announcement of Services at Butler Baptist Church
Butler Baptist Church schedules Sunday services at 9 45 a m Sunday school led by J S Green on special state mission day. Pastor preaches at 11 a m and again at 7 p m with two B Y P A groups meeting at 6 p m led by Louise Turk and Sara Cross. W M S note to follow and CCC Camp service at 8 30 a m by the local Baptist pastor J E Pate.
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J. S. Green
Louise Turk
Sara Cross
CCC
J. E. Pate
For Rent Property of F. R. Purvis Estate at Howard Ga
Warehouse store building and garage at Howard Georgia owned by the F. R. Purvis estate are for rent. Lands of the same estate near Howard are included. For further information apply to Mrs. M. A. Hall at Arabi Georgia.
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Howard
F. R. Purvis
M. A. Hall
Arabi, Ga
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Marion CO
C. R. Crisp
H.P. Houser
Columbus Theater
Mgr
Doyel
Wm. A. Rogers
Duke
Mickey Mouse Post
Moonlight
Happy Ho
Tiwinda
Pollyrich
Council of
Miss Blackman
Donna Barfiel
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