Second convict dies of wounds in Fulton County
Atlanta August 30 a 22 year old desperado Theron Cranston died soon after burial services for his companion Charles Brown 19 who was killed yesterday during a failed escape in DeKalb County prison infirmary. The two men members of a street repair crew killed Guard Clyde Gresham then seized a laundry truck and fled toward a swamp near Conyers before being cornered. Cranston died of shotgun wounds after Brown fell in the ensuing gunfire. neither officer was hurt.
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Atlanta
Desperado
Theron Cranston
DeKalb County
Charles Brown
Clyde Gresham
Cranston
Brown
Druid Hills
Gresham
Conyers
Toccoa Attack Victim Dies After July Beating
Mrs. Joseph Herring of Toccoa Georgia died from wounds suffered in an attack at her mountain home July 11. She was beaten with a flower bed trowel and found by her husband beside a yard stream. Two youths Sanford Scott and Cecil Smith were later arrested for assault with intent to kill in connection with the incident. The motive was robbery, but fright prevented it.
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Toccoa
Joseph Herring
Here
Major Herring
Hta Jome
Fred Stowe
Stephens County
Sanford Scott
Cecil Smith
Fulton County
Atlanta
State university gifts announced in Atlanta report
Atlanta Aug 22 The University System of Georgia received gifts totaling about 17 00 in equipment land and cash. Chancellor S W Sanford said at the August board meeting. Major items include books valued at 100 000 and land worth 47 100 for Forsyth Miss Stella Center
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Atlanta
University System of Georgia
S. W. Sanford
Board of Regents
E. O. Batson
Mississippi
E. 0. Batson, Jr
Georgia Tech
State Teachers and Agricultural College
Forsyth
Miss Stella Center
New York City
Forsyth School
General Education Board of
Julius Rosenwald
University of Georgia School of Medicine
J. Wm. Clarke
Winter Reident
Augusta
Sara Hodge
Georgia State College
Savannah
B. F. Bullard
South Georgia State Teachers’ College
Statesboro
F D R Landon File in Georgia
The president’s certificate lists John N. Garneer for vice president with Joseph T. Robinson and W Forbes Morgan certifying for the Democratic side. The Landon Knox ticket bears Bertrand H. Snell and LaFayette B. Gleason certifying for the Republican convention. The Roosevelt Garner certificate used a mimeograph form while the Republican certificate was printed.
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John N. Garneer
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Philadelphia
W. Forbes Morgan
Landon
Col
Frank Knox
Chicago
Bertrand H. Snell
New York
Cleveland
LaFayette B. Gleason
Roosevelt
Garner
Georgia family histories saved by traveling library
A Georgia D A R traveling genealogical library aims to restore lost family lines from the Civil War era. Initiated by Mrs J D Wadsworth of Columbus, the program carries reference books and binders with family lines to 96 chapters, inviting all residents to contribute missing names, places, and dates for future sets at no charge.
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Columbus
Georgia
J. D. Wadsworth
Civil Service Exams Open for Nursing and Other Posts
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for public health nursing consultant and assistant, junior agricultural engineer, horticulturist, bank note designer, with salaries ranging from 2 000 to 4 600 dollars yearly. Optional subjects include maternal and child health and general public health nursing. Full information from the Secretary of the Civil Service Board of Examiners or the Commission. Vote for Dick Russell.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Soil Conservation Service
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Treasury Department
United States Civil Service Board of Examiners
Customs House
Washington
D. C
Scottie Ford Cars Prove V-8 Economy in Tests
Local Ford dealer touts Scottie cars as proving the Ford V-8 economy with a Zenith mileage tester in a glass jug linked to the fuel line. Demonstrations in Butler and across the U.S. show actual miles per gallon, claiming power and smoothness remain intact.
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Ford
Scottish Highlands
Butler
Taylor County
United States
W. A. Payne
Payne Motor Co
Yeomans Seen As Best Georgia Attorney General
A compendium of praise from multiple Georgia papers and official resolutions lauds M. J. Yeomans as one of the most capable and efficient Attorneys General in Georgia and the South. The quotes highlight fiscal economy, strong legal mind, and unlost important cases, supported by House and Senate resolutions commending his service.
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Yeomans
Columbus Enquireroun
Georgia Haus
the News-Gazette
M. J. Yeomans
Georgia
South
Cartersville
Atlanta Constitution
House
Senate
Attorney General
Department of Law
Byrd estate administrators seek discharge in 1936 Georgia notice
G F and C B Byrd administrators of A D Byrd deceased report full execution of estate and petition the court to be discharged with Letters of Dismissal on the first Monday in September 1936. August 10, 1986. LT Peed Ordinary.
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Georgia
Taylor County
G. F
C. B. Byrd
A. D. Byrd
Peed
Pace Announces Candidacy for Third District Seat
Stephen Pace declares bid for Democratic nomination to represent the Third Congressional District in the Tbth Congress. He pledges loyalty to the Democratic platform, supports government economy, Social Security expansion, state cooperation, veterans’ benefits, immigration limits, and full federal funding for 1986 and 1987.
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Third Congressional District
Democratic Party
Georgia
Veterans Administration
Congress
Stephen Pace
Hollis Fort Seeks Georgia Third District Seat in 1936
Hollis Fort announces his candidacy for the Third Congressional District of Georgia with a pledge to support the Democratic platform and represent the district's farmers, workers, and businesses in the upcoming Democratic primary on September 9, 1936.
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Georgia
Philadelphia
Hollis Fort
McLaughlin seeks reelection as Chattahoochee judge
In a September Democratic primary statement C Frank McLaughlin thanks supporters for past cooperation in administering the law and respectfully solicits continued backing for his bid for the Superior Courts of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit.
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Chattahoochee Circuit
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
C. Frank McLaughlin
McCrary seeks twelve months support from estate of Cator y
Phoebie McCrary has filed for twelve months support from the estate of Cator y, deceased, to be heard at the September term of the Ordinary's court in Taylor County Georgia. The affidavit is dated August 10, 1936, and signed by L. T. Peed, Ordinary.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Phoebie McCrary
Catory
L. T. Peed
Dick Russell for tax equity in Georgia ad
The advertisement urges support for Dick Russell advocating an income tax to fairly tax the rich of the North and East to aid the less fortunate in Georgia and other Southern states voting on September 9.
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Dick Russell
Georgia
Adv
Rainey seeks Superior Court judge seat in Chattahoochee Circuit
Buena Vista resident T B Rainey announces candidacy for the office of Judge of the Superior Courts in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. He pledges to follow Democratic Executive Committee rules and asks for voter support and influence.
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Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
T. B. Rainey
Palmer for Judge in Chattahoochee Superior Court Race
George C Palmer announces candidacy for the office of Judge of the Superior Courts in the Chattahoochee Circuit. The primary is set for September 9 1986 and the Democratic Executive Committee rules apply. Palmer asks for voters' support and influence.
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Chattahoochee Circuit
Democratic Executive Committee
George C, Palmer
Jon Perryman Seeks Re election as Solicitor General Chattahoochee
Jon Perryman announces candidacy for re election to the office of Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee Circuit subject to the Democratic Primary on September 9. He thanks voters for past support and pledges faithful, diligent service in the best interests of circuit citizens.
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Chattahoochee Circuit
Jon Perryman
Candidate appeals for Solicitor General seat in Chattahoochee Circuit
Hubert Calhoun runs in the Democratic primary for Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee Circuit in Taylor County. He pledges fair impartial prosecution and protection of the innocent, asking Citizens to support him on September 9.
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Taylor County
Chattahoochee Circuit
Eee
Hubert Calhoun
Emory F. Pari Declares Candidacy for Taylor County Rep
Emory F. Pari announces re election bid to succeed himself as Georgia General Assembly representative from Taylor County subject to Democratic Primary rules. He asks for support and promises faithful service to Taylor County voters.
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Taylor County
General Assembly of Georgia
Emory F. Pari
Taunton Seeks Taylor County Representative Seat
Dudley Taunton declares candidacy for Taylor County Representative, pledging faithful diligent efforts to administer duties in the best interests of the people of Taylor County and the state.
Local Candidacy Announcement for Taylor County Representative
A candidate declares intent to run for Taylor County Representativ e in the Democratic primary on September 9th after urging from local supporters. The message asks White voters to consider and support the candidacy at the polls.
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Taylor County
Campaign pledge notice for Taylor County race
A voter solicitation from ADNCANOR OLA and D. Ww. PAYNE for Taylor County representative. The message asks voters to support in the Democratic Primary on September 9 and promises wholehearted cooperation for the benefit of the county and state. The spelling is irregular, but the core is a candidacy appeal and a request for votes.
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Taylor County
Mateh
D. Ww. Payne
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