Hardwick Visits Taylor Voters In Hutler For Governor Bid
Hon. Thos. W. Hardwick spoke to Taylor county residents at the Hutler court house yesterday at noon in support of his gubernatorial candidacy. W. Steed introduced Dr. H. J. Porter who praised the former governor and senator before presenting Hardwick. He warned against electing a demagogic leader like Tal mage, urging Georgians to consider qualified leadership.
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Taylor County
Thos. W. Hardwick
Court House
Hutler
W. &. Steed
H. J. Porter
Hardwick
Ao Talmadge
Cong Crisp Cheered At Talbotton And Columbus Speech
The visit drew about 10 Talbotton residents to the courthouse for Judge Crisp’s talk, said to be the largest audience yet in that city. J W Jordan of the Bank of Talbotton introduced John Woodall, who then introduced Judge Crisp amid enthusiastic ovations. Judge McLaughlin adjourned court in a gesture of goodwill as Crisp addressed the crowd.
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Chas
Talbotton
J. W. Jordan
Bank of
John Woodall
Woodland
Frank McLaughlin Chattahoochee
Judge Crisp
Talbot
Crisp
Campaign Coming to Close With Guerry Running For Georgia Court
Campaign committee for John B. Guerry of Montezuma reports final campaign touches this week after a 146 county canvass. Strong bar association endorsements and support from 21 counties in the Southwest Georgia region boost his bid for a Georgia Court of Appeals seat. Montezuma, Ga. campaign committee notes overwhelming local enthusiasm and favorable bar backing as decisive factors.
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John B. Guerry
Montezuma
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Guerry
Georgia Bar
Georgia
Soyer
Thel Gunn
Erry
Montezuma, Ga
Fatal gasoline fire kills road crew worker on highway
J. McDaniel a 19 year old Negro laborer from Macon county died after his clothing saturated with gasoline ignited from a lantern while refilling a truck on the number three highway work site near Mrs. Annie Smith’s home. Foreman A. Collins and a local doctor rushed to aid him but he died at Americus hospital about two hours later.
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J. ©. McDaniel
Americus Hospital
Macon County
A. Collins
Ames
Annie Smith
Collins
Aleviate
Butler Auxiliary Urges Flag Display on Sept 14 Primary
The Butler Unit 124 American Legion Auxiliary asks polling place managers to fly the U S flag on election day September 14, 1982. The request notes the group’s Americanism program and asks voters to exercise their rights in line with the flag’s principles.
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Butler
American Legion Auxiliary
Butler Unit No
Revival Services Come To Successful Close
The Baptist church revival, led by Rev. J. H. Stanford, ends with strong sermons and large crowds. Five by profession of faith and three by letter join the local church, including Mrs. B. M. Shumate, Mrs. Mack Turner, Mrs. J. R. Frierson, Mr. J. Green, Mrs. Green, William Gray, Tomas Green, and Dick Turk. New members will be received later by caption, per Rev. H. H. Dunn.
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Baptist Church
J. H. Stanford
Cusseta
Vetter
B. M. Shumate
Mack Turner
J. R. Frierson
J. 3. Green
William, Gray and Tomas
Dick Turk
H. H. Dunn
Crisp-for-Senate banners destroyed arouse Dawson crowd
Dawson Ga Sept 5 The Crisp for Senate campaign in Dawson intensified after banners hung by Terrell County Crisp Club were found ripped and torn Sunday. Local sentiment blamed the act on rivals and warned it could hurt Governor Russell’s support in the district.
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Dawson
Senate
Chas R. Crisp
B. Russell
Terrell County
Crisp Club
Rusetti
Kelley Injured Forces Campaign Plan Change
Georgia governor candidate John S Kelley canceled a state airplane tour after a weekend automobile crash left him with multiple broken ribs. He will broadcast radio talks from his bed while a Fulton County Flying Squadron supports efforts, with plans for bed side microphone installations and a revived speaking schedule later in the week.
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Atlanta
John S. Kelleig
Speiks
W. J. Crowe
Kelley
Kell
Crowe
Georgia
Anager Crowe
Fulton
DeKalb
Gwin County Kelley
Fulton County Kelley Club
Bond Almand
Niae
J. J. Flynt
Griffin
Warrenton
Fred Kelley
Gainesville
Thomson
Death notices for T. L. Ledford in Butler county papers
Relatives and friends mourn the death of J. Thomas Lawson Ledford who passed away Sunday at Thomaston. He was 35, son of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Ledford, survived by his wife, two children David and Mary, three brothers Clifford Johnnie and Howell, two sisters Mrs Dunn and Mrs Myr Morgan, and many local friends. Ledford attended Jones Chapel Baptist near Woodbury. funeral and burial took place Monday at 4 pm nearby cemetery.
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E. A. Dunn
H. Dunn
Butler Baptist Church
Butler
Taylor County
J. Thomas Lawson Ledford
Thomaston
Ledford
Mr. Ledford
Meriwethe County
Woodbury
James T. Ledford
David
Mary Ledford
Messrs
Clifford
Johnnie
Howell Ledford
Dunn
Myr Morgan
Jtones
Castellow to Speak in Taylor County Today
Hon B T Castellow former Solicitor General of the Pataula Judicial Circuit will deliver several speeches in Taylor County in support of his bid to succeed Congressman Charles R Crisp in Georgia's Third District. Earlier notices listed multiple venues and times including a Wesley School House gathering at 7 PM and other engagements referenced as Chingy 2 A M Butler 44 Pe.
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B. T. Castellow
Cuthbert
Pataula Judicial Circuit
Charles R. Crisp
Congress
Third
Georgia
Taylor County
Israel and Numbers overview in lesson text
A religious lesson summarizes the Pentateuch order from Genesis to Deuteronomy and notes Israel’s journey to Canaan. It cites Moses authorship, Sinai law, and Numbers census results showing 603 550 fighting men among Israelites, with wandering and warfare context mentioned.
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Varan
Mt. Sings
Moses
Israel
Egotian
Mt. Sinai
Sinai
Moab
Jordan
Caanan
Candidate Bell Promotes Live Help Plan for Comptroller
Hon Madi Son Bell, candidate for Comptroller General, asserts belief in live and help live as guiding principles. He pledges constructive plans to improve the office for the benefit of all people.
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Madison Bell
Birthday Dinner Honors Thomaston Family Matriarchs
The Thomaston community recalls two celebratory family events from February and August. Mr. J. Arch Adams and his wife marked their 62nd wedding anniversary at their Thomaston home, while Dr. and Mrs. Bentley Adams hosted a surprise birthday dinner for Mrs. Adams celebrating her 83rd or 88th birthday with 83 candles on the cake. The gathering featured gladioli, dahlias, roses and a cake from Constance Adams as loved ones offered congratulations.
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H. E. Adams
J. Arch Adams
Thomaston
Bentley Adams
Adams
Willis Battle Endorsed For Solicitor General Candidacy
Supporters across the Chattahoochee circuit predict a large victory for Willis Battle in the solicitor general race. Born and raised in Columbus, Battle is praised for early public service from World War I enlistment through Red Cross, the Community Chest, and the Family Welfare bureau, reflecting his fitness for the office.
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Willis Battle
Chattahoochee
Muscogee
Friends of
Columbus
Battle
Columbus Chapter
The
Red Cross
Community Chest
Family Welfare Bureau
Felton calls opponents charges against him absurd
Montes Ga Sept 8 Commissioner Jule W Felton candidate to succeed himself on the Georgia Public Service Commission denounces opponents charges as absurd and all for prejudice. He says no charge harms his character or integrity and defends his qualifications noting his father’s practice before the commission. Page 8.
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Public Service Commission
Public Services Commission
Conbingyne
Peux Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Attormmeygen
Crisp to Close Senatorial Campaign With Radio Address
One of the largest political audiences ever to gather in Atlanta is expected to greet Congress man Chas R Crisp as he ends his United States Senate campaign with a Sept 12 speech at the Atlanta City Auditorium. His tour began in July, drew 10 000 at a local celebration, and continues statewide with WGST broadcasting at 7 15 pm. Emily Woodward will anchor WGST coverage Friday night Sept 9 from 6 20 to 6 80 CST.
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Atlanta
Chas. R. Crisp
United States Senate
Conan Crisp
Mr. Crisp
WGST
Anes Emily Woodward
Jever
Public Invited to Fish Fry at McCants' Mill
The public is invited to an old time fish fry at Mc Cants pond from 7 to 9 o'clock. A small charge for a plate and for drinks will be collected. Bring your family. Proceeds benefit Tharsirage Pond.
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McCants
McCants Pond
Ortaey Eyching
Tharsirage Pond
Postmaster Charles F. Walton of Columbus Dies
Charles F. Walton longtime Columbus postmaster and hotel operator died at his home after months of illness. A native of Virginia, he came to Columbus about 20 years ago, served as postmaster since 192? and began in journalism and printing. He held commissions from Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover and was widely known in Columbus society. He is survived by his wife Isabel Crum, three sons Chas E Walton Preer and Jack, two stepchildren Kenneth Lummus and Dorothy Lummus, a brother J A Walton and sister Mrs Howard Bickerstaff.
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Columbus
Charles F. Walton
Virginia
Waltern
We. G. Harding
Collidge
Freident Hoover
Walton
Columbem
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Rere
Federal Building
Fader
B. & Deaver
Mr. Walton
Lynchburg
Vai
Isabell Crum
Montgomery
Ala
Chas
E. Walton
Preer Walton
Jack Walton
Kenneth Lummus
Dorothy Lummus
J. A. Walton
Howard Bickerstaff
A Good Woman Passes To Her Heavenly Reward
A memorial obituary for Mrs. Cook aged 71, widow of R F Cook, who died at her daughter’s home in Pine Grove. She was a lifelong Methodist, born near Talbotton, moved to the county 25 years ago, and is survived by children in Woodland, this county, Florida, and Woodbury, plus brothers and sisters in Manchester Talbotton Woodland Hogansville and Talbotton. Funeral conducted at Howard Methodist Church by Rev J A Cook.
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Harry Cok Her
Woodland
Emily Parka
Ab Adams
J. J. Cook
Chas, R. Cook
Florida
Mathew Cook
Woodbury
Douglas and
Wick Cook
John Ingram
Manchester
Chas, Ingram
Talbotton
Bill
Ben Ingram
Seal Hall
Talboton
Earl Mitchell
Hogansville
Death of Mr. C. C. Allman Remains to Rest in Prosperity Church Cemetery
Death of Mr. C. C. Allman causes sorrow among Taylor county friends. The 58 year old native of the county moved to Thomaston years ago and died there. His remains were brought back for interment in the Prosperity church cemetery after funeral services. Survived by widow of Thomaston, father B F Allmon of Rupert, sisters and brothers including Alice Allmon of Americus, Lavern Erma Mizel Nina Allmon of Thomaston, Jewel Stewart of Butler, Alice Powell Ellaville, R P Allmon Rupert, and Harvey Bland and Mrs Stewart.
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Taylor County
C. C. Alli
Thomaston
Allman
Prosperity Church
Allmon
Hiswidow
Prominent Upson County Citizen Claimed By Death
Thomaston Ga Sept 6 Mr Wesley Allen farmer of southern Upson county died at his home Sunday He was native of the county and active in its politics He served as justice of the peace in his district for 20 years He is survived by his wife three sons and two daughters including Miss Ruby Allen of Atlanta Funeral services will be held at the Thomaston Methodist church.
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Thomaston
Wesley Allen
Upson
Allen
Mise Ruby Allen
Atlanta
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Negro Employe Os
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T. L. Ledford
Chingy
A. M. Butler
Pe Wesley School House
Jule Felton
Mr. C. C. Allman
Upson County
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