Georgia Plans to Cut Cotton Yield in 1984 85
Delegates from Georgia farmers and farm women at Westey Memorial Church in Atlanta on August 3 5 adopt a program to shift Georgia agriculture from cotton dominance toward self supporting farms. They call for county level campaigns under Extension Service and state authorities to reduce cotton acreage, boost food crops and livestock, and seek federal backing with financial and supervisory support through 1984 and 1985. They propose cash incentives for acreage reductions, tax measures, and continued credit to farmers willing to plant food and soil building crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Farmers and Agricultural Workers of Georgia
Westey Memorial Church
Atlanta
Agricultural Workers of
Ankers
U. S. Department of Agriculture
State College of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Qurgia
Ira
Agrin
Thole. Mae
Damage to roads noted as week progresses
A fragment notes great damage to roads and mentions white with cotton and a handy to this week by excess in this section.
Reducing Cotton Acreage in Taylor Discussed by Committee
The Taylor County Agricultural Board and the county agent met Tuesday evening to plan how to reduce 1934 cotton acreage. They could not finalize methods due to limited information from the Department of Agriculture, but issued definite recommendations for using land removed from cotton. One endorsed variety is Clevewilt cotton, wilt resistant and high yielding, with seed supplied by J. Carter. Local finisher J. T. Cochran is collecting Clevewilt seed and paying a premium for the cotton. About 10 tons of purple hull field peas were shipped to Cairo cannery by area farmers, with prices of 12.00 per ton fob fields for grown peas and 25.00 for snaps. growers should notify County Agent by Sept. 11.
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Taylor County Agricultural Board
Department of Agriculture
The
Agricultural Board
Coker
Taylor County
J. Carter
J. T. Cochran
R. V. Crives
Cairo
O. C. Kelley
R. B. Crine
Camp notes promise barracks for winter relief
The diary from Cc C notes 60 boys on furloughs while barracks begin this winter. Corporal Canada arrives from Fort Benning. Over sea caps issued, admired with uniforms. Rev Hightower preached. boys attend services in Butler and thank the town for their kindness. The writer expresses gratitude for the welcoming community and looks forward to showing appreciation.
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Canada
Fort Benning
Hightower
Butler
Fort Valley Woman Freed At Hearing In Husband's Death
Fort Valley Georgia September 1 Mrs Bob McCant freed at a commitment hearing before Justice Russell Granham. The hearing showed conflicting statements about the death with the state and defense presenting accounts of the husband’s drinking and a possible bottle blow. The judge ordered her release after arguments by L L Brown Jr and George Culpepper Jr and Herbert Vining.
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Fort Valley
Bob McGant
Ft. Valley
Justice of the Peace
Russell Granham
Bob McCant
Montgomery
Ala
McCant
Awyers
L. L. Brown, Jr
George Culpepper, Jr
Herbert Vining
Taylor's Part in the N R A Program
The NRA plan aims to put five million men back to work quickly and lift national trade 10 to 20 percent. Taylor County should cooperate, with employers urged to shorten hours and sign the President's Agreement, and consumers pledging to buy only from employers who raise payrolls. The basic idea is collective action to combat unemployment and restore prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NRA
Taylor County
Nsumer
Bu Lbyes
Christian Index Centennial Program Set for Sept 14
The centennial Christian Index celebration in Georgia will be held September 14, 1988 at First Baptist Church Washington with B H Hardy as chairman. Morning and afternoon sessions feature devotional, welcomes, greetings, and addresses by notable pastors and educators. A pageant titled A Century of Fulfillment will be presented. plate lunches cost 40 cents and guests receive free evening entertainment.
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Christian Index
Georgia
First Baptist Church
Washington, Ga
B. H. Hardy
Christian Index Board
East
W. A. Hogan
Lincolnton
W. T. Evans
J. C. Wilkinson
Athens
J. E. Sammons
Georgia Baptist Invention
Benn. Thompson
James W. Merritt
Spright Dowell
Mercer University
Acquila Chamblee
Bessie Tift College
Abit Nix
Rufus W. Weaver
Washington
D. C
O. P. Gilbert
I. J. van Ness
B. J. W. Graham
Louie D. Newton
Lillian Lee
Information To All Who Obtained Crop Production Loans In Taylor County
Washington instructs that crop production loan borrowers in Taylor County may sell cotton immediately or store in a Federal bonded warehouse or route through the state cotton co operative. Buyers should be told to draw checks for one half cent per pound of lint in favor of the Governor Farm Credit Administration. Field Supervisor L V Davis will visit warehouses weekly to collect checks and issue receipts, abrogating prior orders.
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Washington
Farm Credit Administration
Williams Father Cleanly Convicted In Son’s Slaying
Charleston reports a note found with a dead man claims a murder near Augusta. Officials doubt it but consider it genuine while pursuing an investigation. Rev J M Williams, imprisoned for life for his son's killing, maintains innocence amid ongoing appeals and recent chain-gang assignment.
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Charleston
Isle of Palms
Grady Williams
Augusta
J. E. Heath
Alody
Hains
Heath
Williams
Young Williams
Rochelle
J. M. Williams
Atlanta
New York
Chain Gang
Bank screen removed in Crawford County bank break in
Roberta Georgia September 5 an amateur would be robber removed the window screen at the rear of the Crawford County bank during Monday night and then left without disturbing any of the bank’s contents indicating a failed attempt or preliminary act.
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Roberta. Ga
Crawford County
Negro Youth Killed in Cotton Truck Accident on Rt Three
An 80 year old Negro, Eugene Whittaker, was killed instantly when he was thrown from a cotton truck driven by nieces Pye on Route Three between Flint River bridge and Thomaston. Whittaker, new on the job, rode on the trailer when a sudden swerve to avoid a road machine pinned him beneath the wheels. County officers cleared Mr. Pye of blame, and funeral preparations were aided by him for Whittaker’s family. Whittaker’s home was near Garden Valley.
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Flint River Bridge
Thomaston
Eugene Whittaker
Pye
Upson County
Died Wednesday Edmonson R W in Taylor County
Mr Robert William Edmonson died after a year long illness at his home in Taylor County. He was a longtime farmer and is survived by his wife, three daughters, six sons, and four brothers. Funeral services will be held at Bethel Cemetery at 10 oclock with Eld Morgan Williams conducting.
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Taylor County
Robert William
Mary ‘Edmonson
Edmonson
Bethel Cemetery
Eld. Morgan Williams
Mr. G. M. Daniel Joins Dreizin Dry Goods Store
Mr. G. M. Daniel has accepted a salesman position with Dreizin Dry Goods, a popular local mercantile firm. A veteran county salesman, he returns to his first love and remains in Butler among friends, while the Dreizin store gains his skilled service.
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George Daniel
Dreizin Dry Goods
Daniel
Roe
Butler
Dreizin
Fearful Property Loss By Storm On West Coast
Jacksonville reports more than 1 million dollars in property damage along Florida coast and in Stuart. Two deaths are confirmed with many towns seeking aid as the storm moves inland toward Texas and Mexico. Inland citrus losses and Gulf coast destruction in Rockport and Corpus Christi are reported. surf and harbor damage escalate.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Pats
Florida
Wall
Stuart
Lake Worth
Vera Beach
Lake Okeechobee
St. Petersburg
Foment Bureau
Gulf
Thomasville
Pierce
Rio Grande Valley
Rockport
Corpus Christi
Gulf Coast
Larédo
Monterrey
Mexico
San Antonio Road
T. W. Bailey
State Highway Department
Baptists to Hear Rev L L Day Next Sunday
Rev Lon L Day of Brooklet Ga has accepted an invitation to preach at the local Baptist church next Sunday morning and evening. The vacancy left by Rev E H Dunn is being filled by a qualified candidate. The church, strong in the area, hopes to appoint a capable replacement soon. Local Central railroad agent A F Fain reports September ticket sales up about 200 percent from last year, with shipments rising in recent weeks, indicating improving business.
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Rev. L. L
Central Railroad
Lon L. Day
Brooklet
Baptist Church
E. H. Dunn
Columbus
A. F. Fain
Butler
Georgia to Get Federal Ten Million Road Money
A White House conference approved a $10,000,000 road construction program for Georgia. The plan allows the public roads bureau to inspect the construction as the work begins. President Roosevelt supported the agreement reached Wednesday.
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Georgia
Washington
White House
Roosevelt Bpeener
Public Roads Bureau
Moonshine Outfit Demolished by Taylor County Sheriff
Acting on a tip, Sheriff Ry. P. McGuffin raided the Wesley section Friday and located and demolished a moonshine outfit with a quantity of mash and beer ready for an early run.
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Taylor County
Ry. P. McGuffin
Wesley
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Eorgia
Taylor
N. R.A
L, V, Davis
Macon, Schley, Sumter and
Taylor Counties
R. W. Edmonson
G. M. Daniel
Dreizin Dry Goods Store
Texas
Gale
Mencedes
Harlingen
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