Sweeping Victory for Russell and Talmadge
Five people injured when a car crashed into an eastbound freight train stopped across Route Three in Butler city limits late Saturday night. The train halted at 11:05 p.m. for car-shifting, blocking the crossing for minutes. two of the injured are sons of A s Underwood of Potterville, with three other Underwood sales staff members from his Thomaston branch. Authorities urge improved stop signals at the crossing to prevent future disasters. The victims received aid and resumed travel later.
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Underwood
Thomaston Baptist Church Welcomes Rev. R. D. Dodd
The Thomaston Times reports Rev. R. D. Dodd of Albany arriving with his family to assume the pastorate at Thomaston Baptist Church. A large congregation attended a welcome service led by deacon chairman W. B. Adams. The pastor thanked the community for the warm welcome and pledges of cooperation from Baptist church members and others in the city.
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Thomaston Times
First Baptist Church
R. D. Dodd
Albany
W. B. Adams
Dodd
Community Meet At Wesley School Saturday Evening
A regular monthly community meeting is scheduled at Wesley school building on Saturday evening September 17 at 7 30. The program includes a play and talks by Taylor County Agricultural Board members. W A Lundy County Agent notes expected large attendance and an enhanced program.
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Welock
Taylor County Agricultural Board
W. A. Lundy
Maine Democrats Elect Governor and Two of Three Congressmen
Maine returns show Democrats win the governorship and two of three House seats in a GOP stronghold. Final tallies at 11 p.m. list Brown (D) 118,958 over Brewster (R) 117,698 for the governorship and Ulterback (D) 84,24 to Brewster (R) 95,190 in the Third District.
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Maine
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Martin
Congress
Utterback
Brewster
Burglars Terrorize Cordele Homes Across Months
Burglars continue to terrorize Cordele households with frequent visits over six months. Early burglaries aimed at cash, but later crimes include stealing groceries from kitchens and other household items, causing widespread concern among residents.
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Cordele
Curry and Turner Leave Town After Highway Contract
Curry and Turner, road contractors who graded Route Three from Butler to the Flint river bridge, completed their work and moved to Peargon, Georgia for a new job. They departed last week with families and employees, leaving a strong mark on the community and many well wishes for their new venture.
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Pearson
Butler
Flint River
Peargon
Destructive Fire Destroys Auto Plant in Columbus
In Columbus Georgia on September 12 a blaze gutted M T McDowell’s new Glade road auto establishment along with a sandwich and barber shop run by H C Peek. McDowell estimated $15 000 damage to his place and $2 000 to Peek’s businesses. thirty four used cars were destroyed. McDowell lacked insurance for the autos, only $800 coverage on the building. He had moved to the Glade road site just before September 1.
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Columbus
M.T. McDowell
Glade Road
H. C. Peek
McDowell
Barkley Succeeds Graham as Financial Secretary at Orphans Home
Rev. P. C. Barkley of Adel steps into the role of Financial Secretary for the Georgia Baptist Orphans Home, succeeding Dr. B. J. W. Graham after 25 years of service. The Barkleys will move to Cairo, leaving behind a growing church membership and active Sunday School and women’s societies, with warm community well wishes.
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Adel
Dr. Graham
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Adel News
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Georgia Baptist Orphans Home
Barkley
B. J. W. Graham
Christian Index
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Cook County Commercial Club
Welfare Committee
Former Fort Valley Citizen Isaac Royal Dies in NYC
Isaac N. Royal, 72, a Fort Valley native, died in New York on September 5. He was buried Friday at Oak Lawn cemetery in Fort Valley beside his wife, who died in Macon. Survived by his daughter Mrs. L. C. Bowman, sister Miss Jo Royal, and niece Mrs. J. B. Davidson. he had lived in Fort Valley all his life until moving five years ago. Funeral services were held at the grave led by Rev. N. H. Williams.
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Isaac N. Royal
Ft. Valley
New York
Fort Valley
Oak Lawn
Macon
Mr. Royal
Bt, Valley
L. C. Bowman
Castellon Wins in Third For Congress
Unofficial returns from yesterday's primary election indicate Gov Richard B Russell Jr was elected to the United States Senate by a large majority. Eugene Talmadge appears to have won the governorship with Nix and Hardwick in second and third. In the Third District race B T Castellon of Cuthbert defeats Coates and Cargill for Congress. Perryman seems re-elected Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee Circuit. J T Childs of Taylor County wins a narrow margin over W Foy for Representative. Taylor County precinct results follow.
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Cuthbert
Coates
Cargill
Jones Perryman
Chattahoochee
J. T. Childs
Taylor County
W. Foy
Fourth Quarterly Conferences Columbus District Announced
list of many Quarterly Conferences with dates locations and times across Columbus area churches. instructions urge pastors and officials to prepare triplicate lists and report ministerial support in full, signed by L. A. Harrell Presiding Elder.
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P. m. Cusseta
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Louvale
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Fort Gaines
Lumpkin
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Shellman
Shellman Vet
Springvale
Olive. Branch
Waverly Hall
Hilerslie
Woodland
Collinsworth
L. A. Harrell
17th Annual Southeastern Fair Opens October 1 at Lakewood Park
Opening day for the 17th annual Southeastern Fair in Lakewood Park is set for October 1, running through October 8. President Horace Russell says the theme Use Georgia Products will showcase diversified Georgia agriculture and aim to boost local farming organizations while highlighting progress. The fair will add new midway features, including the Rubin and Cherry Carnival, making a notable entertainment addition for thousands of visitors.
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Horace Russell
The
Fair Association
Georgia
Russell
Atlanta
Ian Ashe
Ginners Report Cotton Bales in Taylor County
Taylor County gins reported 193 bales from the 1982 crop prior to September 1, with a comparison showing 865 bales ginned by September 1, 1931. The figures reflect early season cotton processing and historical context for the county’s yield trends.
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Taylor County
C M Young Succeeds Walton as Columbus Postmaster
Columbus Ga Sept 14 An announcement at the Columbus post office states Chas M Young a Columbus businessman has been appointed acting postmaster to succeed the late CG JE Walton He will assume charge Wednesday and serves until a presidential appointment is approved by the Senate Young is known for manufacturing and business activities A Washington DC native he came to Columbus from New York state in 1907 joining the Columbus Power Co He later helped organize the Georgia Webbing and Tape Co serving as treasurer until 1927 when he sold his stake in the firm
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Chas. M. Young
W. F Brown
CG. JE. Walton
Young
United States Senate
Washington, D. C
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Power Company
Georgia Webbing and Tape Company
Ongern
Miss Elsie Williams Weds Mr Pilcher in Yokohama Japan
Cordele Georgia reports the marriage of Miss Harriett Blaie Williams to Mr James B Pilcher on September 12 at the American Consulate Yokohama. The couple plan to reside in Hankow China after travel from Kobe on the President Garfield. Families praise the couple and note Pilcher's Foreign Service service.
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D. J. Williams
Harriett Blaie Williams
Cordele
James B. Pilcher
Yokohama
Japan
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Cordelo
Garaue High School
San Francisco
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Hankhow
China
Agnes Scott College
Mr. Pilcher
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Ala
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Phi Kappa Delta
Phi Kappa Phi Fraternity
Foreign Service School
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Nanking
Hankow
United States
Georgia
Orient
Columbus Store Is Robbed After Fire Damage
Columbus Ga September 12 Thieves used a hole burned through the roof by last Sunday's fire to invade the flame wrecked store once occupied by the Service Tailoring company Friday night and carried away a large quantity of merchandise only slightly damaged A check Saturday morning showed 100 dresses 40 sets of men clothing five pairs of shoes and quantities of ladies underwear and hosiery stolen The burglary was discovered early Saturday morning.
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