Veteran Sandersville editor dies after long illness
Charles Chapman editor of the Sandersville Progress died in a local hospital after a 10 day illness. He had worked at several Georgia papers including Talbotton LaGrange Hamilton and Springs Ala before moving to Sandersville four years ago. He was honored twice by the Georgia Associated Press for editorial work and held a 50 year service badge. Survivors include his daughter Mrs McMichael of Sandersville and three Chapman siblings.
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Apmalts Sr
Sandersville
Talbotton
LaGrange
Hamilton
Springs
Ala
Georbist Association
Associatino
Rvivor
McMichael
Chapman Jr
Progress
C. B. Chapman Jr
Washington, D. C
Wardman
Atlanta
Charles
Kidans Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Backed by Money-Back Guarantee
An old advertisement extols Kidans as a safe kidney remedy to flush wastes and prevent stagnation. It claims nine million kidneys work day and night, promises relief from backache and headaches, and offers a money-back guarantee with a two-box trial and mailed purchase option from The Kidans Company in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Kidans Ipany
Atlanta
Georgia
Roosevelt names Frank Walker to succeed Farley as postmaster general
President Roosevelt disclosed Saturday he would nominate Frank C. Walker of New York to be postmaster general, succeeding James A. Farley. Walker, a lawyer and motion picture theatre operator, formerly directed the National Emergency Council and served as treasurer of the Democratic National Committee. Farley’s resignation took effect Saturday as he joins a beverage company, with reports he eyed buying the New York Yankees.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Frank C. Walker
New York
James A. Farley
Dutchess County
Walker
Senate
Old National Emergency Council
Democratic National Committee
Jim Farley
Jim
New York Yankee
Franklin Roosevelt
Montana
Pennsylvania
Fred Murry to Fill Macon County Clerk Unexpired Term
Oglethorpe September 6 Several candidates have announced for Macon county clerk of the superior court after the death of Louise W. Nelson. Ordinary S. F. Hogg appointed Fred Murray of Oglethorpe to serve the unexpired term, noting no election bid for the regular term. There will be no primary. the general election in November will determine the office. Announced candidates include Lawrence McKenzie Montezuma C M Gardner Ideal R H Davis Ideal T N Athon Oglethorpe and Mrs Gilbert Robinson Montezuma.
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Oglethorpe
Superior Court
Macon County
Louise W. Nelson
S. F. Hogg
Fred Murray
Murray
Hogg
Lawrence McKenzie
Montezuma
C. M. Gardner
Ideal
R. H Davis
T.N. Athon
Gilbert Robinson
State meeting of Negro Lodge to be held at Americus
In Americus Georgia more than 300 colored people from across the state are expected for the Grand Lodge of Independent Fraternal Union annual convention at Friendship Baptist church Monday through Wednesday. A H Mitchner of Cuthbert is the grand lodge's most worthy commander and Mayor T L Bell will deliver the opening welcome address Tuesday night.
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Americas
Grand Lodge of Independent Fraternal Union
Friendship Baptist Church
A. H. Mitchner
Cuthbert
Grand Lodge
T. L. Bell
Georgia Guard Called for Training and Duty
Atlanta reports President Roosevelt's order initiates training for about 3,000 Georgia National Guard members of the 30th division to report to Camp Jackson, South Carolina, Sept. 16 for 12 months. Recruits will raise unit strength from 2,500 toward 3,000 before training begins, with overall division strength rising from 9,000 to 15,000. The 30th tank company transfers to the 193rd tank company.
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Georgia
Roosevelt
State
30Th Tank Company
Camp Jackson
S. C
Stimson
E. D. Rivers
Adj
John E. Stoddard
Georgia Guardsmen
Stoddard
Tennessee
Carolinas
Forsyth
193Rd Tank Company
Restitution Payments Spread to Georgia and Florida Workers
About 4,600 workers in Georgia and Florida received 273 819 20 in restitution for back salaries and overtime, according to regional wage and hour director Dr Jas G Johnson. Restitutions collected through Dec 31 1939 totaled 45580 88 in the two states and since then 28238.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Florida
Jas. G. Johnson
Lecrow Defeats Hartsfield in Atlanta Mayoral Race 1941
Atlanta's 1941 mayoral race ends with Roy Lecrow, an insurance executive, defeating incumbent W. B. Hartsfield by 111 votes. Lecrow totals 11,409 to Hartsfield 11,268 as the Democratic city committee reports. Hartsfield sought a recount twice but was denied. A petition may seek a recount on three bond-issue questions funding schools, fire department, and Grady Hospital.
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Roy Lecrow
Atlanta
W. B. Hartsfield
City Democratic Executive Committee
Leeraw
Hartsfield
J. P. Allen
Marigins
Grady Hospital
Macon Negro Recaptured After 1926 Life Sentence
Macon, Sept. 7. Willie Farley, 38, a Negro, was recaptured yesterday at Unadilla after eight years on the run. He returns to Bibb county jail to finish a life term begun in 1926 for the murder of E. W. Lingo during an East Macon robbery. Silas White, who helped in the case, had his sentence commuted from the chair to life by the governor.
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Macon
Willie Farley
Unadilla
Bibb County
Willie
Silas White
E. W Lingo
East Macon
White
Senate confirms Walker as Postmaster General
Washington notes the Senate confirmed F. C. Walker to succeed J. A. Farley as postmaster general in President Roosevelt's cabinet. The action occurred on September 6 with Walker taking over duties in the administration.
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Senate
Walker
Washington
F. C. Walker
J. A. Farley
President Roosevelt
Masked Men Lynch Black Person At LaGrange
Police report a group of masked men abducted 16 year old Austin Callaway from LaGrange jail, shot him multiple times, and fled with the body. Jailer S J Willis was held at gunpoint during the incident amid a nearby fire at a packing plant. Authorities, including Police Chief J E Mathews and Sheriff E V Hillyer, pursued clues with little progress. Callaway was arrested Saturday near the residence linked to the case.
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LaGrange
J. E. Mathews
Austin Callaway
Liberty Hill Road
S. J. Willis
Mathews
Willis
Callaway
Troup County
E. V. Hillyer
Calloway
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