Georgia News Highlights Include Robberies and Fires
Robberies Sunday netted Atlanta safe crackers about $2000. A fire destroyed Floyd Anderson’s home in Toccoa, killing him. The state highway board consumes over half of Georgia’s 1931 per capita government costs. William Candler sues to save the Biltmore, while a reorganization fee is being arranged. Mrs. Rosser dies. two local men die in crashes. Kalman returns to Americus to farm cotton. Seven Hurt in Washington collision. Old crop cotton sold in Edison. Arnold runs for U.S. Senate as Republican.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Floyd Anderson
Toccoa
State Highway Board
William Candler
Biltmore
W. A. Rosser
Monroe County Board of Education
Bollingbroke
Georgia primary politics and fiscal fears in 1940s gossipy letter
A heated letter argues against Governor candidate Talmadge and endorses Nix, claiming Nix would harm Talmadge in the September primary. It warns of a looming 10 million dollar floating debt and 40 million in uncollectable taxes, predicting school closures and needs decisive cuts to fund debt and keep schools open.
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Netice
Kuyeu Salamage
Talmadge
Iunover
Nix
Georgia
We State
Rock
Battle of Muscogee County A Court Defender
No. 3 Pure One, a candidate for representative from Muscogee County, led the ticket in his first race and again in his reelection. He served two terms, distinguished as a debater and advocate, and his supporters believe his proven legislative leadership will help him effectively represent the state as solicitor-general in difficult and closely watched cases before the court.
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Muscogee County
Battle
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Georgia voters reject campaign smears in historic rally
A Georgia voter base repudiates attacks from rivals as unfounded rumors. The speaker dismisses claims of riding a railroad pass and instead notes campaigning across the state in a 1980 Ford family car. The message emphasizes a high moral standard and continued steady campaigning.
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Georgia
Army of Georgia
Prominent Guests Attend Luncheon Honoring Mrs Crisp
Miss Virginia Persons hosted a luncheon at Talbotton for Mrs Crisp as her husband spoke there. Out-of-town guests included Mrs Herschel Smith, Mrs E B Anderson, Mrs J E Ferguson, Mrs H McKee of Americus, Mrs Frank McLaughlin of Columbus, and Mrs Persons Heath of Macon, among others.
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Virginia Persons
Crisp
Talbotton
Herschel Smith
E. B. Anderson
J. E Ferguson
H. McKee
Americus
Frank McLaughlin
Columbus
Persons Heath
Macon
Treasure cache near Bainbridge confirms old legend
Convicts leveling land for a state highway unearthed a buried cache near Baieoge containing more than 1,000 champagne and whiskey bottles laid on their sides in rows beneath a concrete layer. The bottles had rotted corks and evaporated liquor, believed to date from when Georgia went dry, linked to the late physician Dr. Marcellus Paullette.
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Baieoge
Marcellus Paullette
Bainbridge
Georgia
Passover and Ark of the Covenant in Israelite Journey
The text recounts events around the second Passover, the tabernacle guided by the fiery cloud, and the Israelites' journey from Sinai toward Canaan. It notes priests blessings, the ark’s contents, its sacred housing, and Jesus as high priest, plus Moses prayers and the ark’s leading role in movement.
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Caanan
Israel
Egypt
Canaan
Sinai
Taberjnacle
Capnan
Ramses Ferpt
Kadesh-barnea
Moab
Tabernacle
Paran
Midian
Hobab
Ruel
Moses
Jethro
Moses Hobal
Jehovah
Tarael
Bazaleal
Aaron
Jesus
God
Father
Jesus Christ
Savior
The Tent to Temple The Church as Community Center
A sermon-like meditation compares the Israelite tabernacle to the modern church building, urging the congregation to make the church the hub of social and religious life. It emphasizes following Jehovah’s guidance, unity in organization, and choosing the path toward God over worldly security, inviting personal commitment.
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Jesus Christ
Moses
Joshua
God
Tabernacle
Children of Israel
Carpenter of Nazareth
Eerch
Hebsb
Jehovah
Hobeb
Caanan
Treasurer Honest But Can't Make Bond in Hancock County
Sparta Ga Aug 28 Hancock county treasurer W E Wiley, though honest and esteemed, cannot post bond after Hancock National Bank failure left the county without a depository. Bonding company refused new bond. commissioners accept resignation and chair ordains appointment to serve until Jan 1 when Wiley will resume duties. A bonding company is said to have agreed to bond the new term.
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Sparta
Hancock County
W. E. Wiley
Hancock National Bank
Wiley
Granddaughter Robs 80 Year Old's Fire Losses
Salisbury August 18 Americus Baker, renowned for saving about $40,000 from earnings and real estate ventures over eight decades, has only $500 left after a blaze destroyed his Nelsonia Virginia shack. An overheated stove blamed for the fire. the stash in lemonade cans turned to ashes before the granddaughter took the remaining cash.
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Salisbury
Aus
Americus Baker
Nelsonia
Baker
Leaf crop yields big sum for growers in season
Marcus P. McWhorter, statistician for the State Department of Agriculture, reported Atlanta that the bright leaf tobacco season closed Saturday with 11,603,485 pounds sold, down from 1981 by about a fourth, and bringing farmers $1,207,506.64. He noted the season lasted three weeks on the machine this year versus five weeks previously and said the weekly official table would be issued Tuesday due to Labor Day.
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Atlanta
Marcus P. McWhorter
State Department of Agricculture
McWhorter
Judge John Adams Confident in Election for Court of Appeals
Judge John Adams, seeking a Court of Appeals seat to fill the vacancy from Judge R C Bell's promotion, attacks opponent Homer Sutton and Judea W W Custer. He accuses Sutton of false health insinuations and political misrepresentations while noting Custer’s party-switch and past Republican allegiance. Adams urges support and pledges vigorous campaign, expressing appreciation to supporters.
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John 8. Adams
Court of Appeals
R. C. Bell
Supreme Court
Adams
Homer Sutton
Judea W. W. Custer
Bainbridge
Republitan Party of Georia
Creter
Life Home
Atlanta
Democratic Party
Judea
District Court of the United States
Madison Bell Backed for Comptroller by Douglas Enterprise
The Douglas Enterprise endorses HON. MADISON BELL saying he is well qualified constructive record and has the confidence of the people. Voters are urged to keep BELL on the ballot for COMPTROLLER BENSRAL.
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Madison Bell
Douglas Enterprise
Bell
Bensral —Ady
Leadership title translated as great soul or master
The term Mahatma meaning great soul may literally translate to a master or teacher in the context of leadership, while the sword federally rendered title conveys authority or guidance. This note contrasts historic epithets and their linguistic renderings in leadership discourse.
Georgia District Political Announcement for Candidacy
An unclear political notice from Georgia announces candidacy in a district with emphasis on meeting citizens before the campaign. It frames the effort as a Democratic party primary event and calls for support from voters, though details are obscured by poor OCR.
Ralston Cargill Mentioned in Congressional Support
A fragment references Ralston Cargill in the context of FOR CONGRESS activity. The text suggests supporters or a citation within a city or district political maneuver, though details and connections remain unclear from the snippet.
Candidacy announcement for Third District congressional seat
A Georgia candidate declares for the Third Congressional District to succeed retiring Hon. Chas Chile. He cites experience with B. Lewis, knowledge of parliamentary law, and service in the House and Senate. He pledges to aid farming mercantile labor and endorses the Democratic Primary on September 14, asking all citizens for support.
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Mand
Georgia
Isin Ai
Congress
Goon
Hon
Chas
Chile
Onorable
B. Lewis
House
Senate
Lal
Esfe
Foy Announces Candidacy for Georgia State House
Ian Heagedulty files to run as Representative for Taylor County in the upcoming Georgia General Assembly. He states the bid follows Democratic party rules and asks voters for their favorable consideration in the election. He signs as CG W Fo y.
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Taylor County
Taylor Cent
General Assembly of Georgia
Democratic Party
Ian
CG. W. Foy
Childs Seeks ReElection as Taylor County Georgia Representative
In a public statement CHILDS thanks Taylor County voters for past support and affirms continued appreciation for their votes and influence in the upcoming primary race in Georgia's General Assembly race for Taylor County.
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Taylor County
General Assembly of
Georgia
Childs
Jones Perryman seeks re election Solicitor General
Candidate Jones Perryman appeals to voters in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit seeking re election to the office of Solicitor General in the Democratic primary set for September 14, 1932. He asks for support and influence from the people.
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Court OF Appeals
R. C. Bell
Seyt
Chattahooche Circuit
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
Jones Perryman
Solicitor General Race Notice in Chattahoochee Circuit
Citizens of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit are urged to support a Democratic White primary candidate for solicitor general on September 14, 1982. The notice requests votes and influence for the race and emphasizes party rules and duties.
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Chattahoochi
Ear’ Chee
FOR JUDGE SUPERIOR COURT TO MY FRIENDS OF TAYLOR COUNTY
A candidate for re election announces gratitude for eight years as judge in the Banefice Court and expresses intent to continue serving the Southwest Georgia area if Providence permits. The note emphasizes appreciation for the confidence placed in the incumbent and commits to focusing services on the interests of all residents.
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Taylor County
Banefice Court
Georgia
Rly, C. Ee Telaug Hlin
Origin of German Unknown Through Historical Etymology
The term German is traced to English usage not appearing until the sixteenth century. Its precise origin remains uncertain. Some scholars speculate the Gauls named their neighbor thus, while other theories propose alternate roots.
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aNen
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Kalman
Europe
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Boyce Ficklen
Board of Control For Free Institutian
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Bank of Edison
J. H. Moye
Blakely
Jerson Clayton Cotton Company
James W. Arnold
Reidsville
United States Senate
Arnold
United States
Walter F. George
Knights of the Road
Union
W. H. Key
Monticello
Key Way
Guyton Fisher
South Georgia Methodist Conference
Mimi
Fla
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Mtenary Church
Ind Brothers Peanut Company
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South
Fone
Alabama
Virginia
Tennessee
South Carolina
Arkansas
Florida
Louisiana
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Hamilton
John S. Adams
Dublin, Georgia
Charles R. Crisp
Statesman
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Judge Superior Court
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