Pace and McLaughlin Triumph in Local Races by Big Margins
In Wednesday’s primary results, Hon. Stephen Pace of Americus won the Third District Congressional race in Quitman County with 288 votes to 180 for Hollis Fort. Judge C Frank McLaughlin led the six-county Chattohoochee Circuit for reelection with 5,704 votes, outperforming Ben T. Rainey 3,019, George C. Palmer 8,001, and R. Terry 194. McLaughlin carried Muscogee Harris Talbot and Taylor, Rainey won Marion and Chattahoochee, leaving McLaughlin with a 2,698 plurality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Pace
Quitman County
Americus
Hollis Fort
Amerius
C. Frank McLaughlin
Chattahoochee
Ben T. Rainey
Buena Vista
Geo. C. Palmer
Circuit Solicitor General
R. Terry
Judge McLaughlin
Mr. Rainey
Palmer
Mr. Terry
McLaughlin
Muscogee
Harris
Talbot
Taylor
Marion
Mr.Palmer
Harris County
Mr. Palmer
Pace
Fort
Dawson
Ben Hi
Clay
Crispel
Dodge
Dooly
Houston
Macon
Peach
Pulaski
Quitman
Randolph
Schley
Stewart
Sumter
Terrell
Turner
Webster
Wilcox
Taunton thanks friends for loyal support in Taylor County
Dudley Taunton expresses deep appreciation to Taylor County friends for support on September 9 and pledges to serve with a good representation. He commends his two opponents as active and honorable, invites suggestions on office conduct, and signs respectfully.
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Taylor County
Dudley Taunton
Help Wanted for Live-In House Helper
Help wanted notice seeking a young able bodied white lady to live as part of a family and assist with housework for a small salary. Apply at Herald Office.
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Herald Office
Maine Result Pleasing to Both Parties
The Associated Press reports Maine Republicans won the governorship and all four top offices with sizable margins after Monday balloting. Senator White defeated Governor Brann by about 5,000 votes as Republicans captured three House seats and other offices, prompting mixed signals from party leaders.
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Associated Press
Maine
White
Brann
Farley
Chicago
Landon
Delegates Chosen For Macon Meeting
The Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee selects J. W. Edwards and R. P. McGuffin as delegates to the State Democratic convention in Macon on October 7. Alternate delegates are H. L. Vanlandingham and U. S. Underwood. Judge W. W. Douglas chairs the committee and P. B. Childs is secretary.
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Taylor County
Democratic Executive Committee
Macon
J. W. Edwards
R. P. McGuffin
H. L. Vanlandingham
U. S. Underwood
W. W. Douglas
P. B. Childs
Roberts campaign manager lays out constructive plans
Columbus Ga September 12 Theo Reeves campaign manager for Columbus Roberts said the nomination for state commissioner of agriculture would mean a great constructive administration Reeves called Roberts a wealthy Columbus man and one of the finest men to seek public office. He is not driven by salary or politics but aims to render public service Roberts issued a statement thanking Georgians for their overwhelming support over incumbent Tom Linder.
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Columbus
Theo Reeves
Columbus Roberts
Roberts
Reeves
Georgia
Tom Linder
Incumnt
Stephen Pace Nominated to Georgia Congress Seat
Americus Ga September 11 Stephen Pace wins the state primary over Hollis Fort to succeed retiring Third District Rep Bryan Castellon. Pace age 44 has practiced law over 20 years and backs the New Deal, pledging a loyal, active support for the President.
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Americus
Stephen Pace
New Georgia
Pace
Hollis Fort
Bryan T. Castellon
Cuthbert
Congress
Primitive Baptists Conclude Centennial Session at Shiloh
The Apatole Primitive Baptist Association adjourned last Thursday after its 100th session at Shiloh church in Talbot county. Elder H. McCorkle of Ellaville presided as Moderator and F. Lorenza Purvis of Howard served as clerk. Delegates from Philippi Schley County Mt Moriah Mt Paron Muscogee County County Line Chattahoochee Mt Pisgah attended.
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Apatole Primitive Baptist Association
Shiloh
Talbot County
H. McCorkle
Ellaville
F. Lorenza Purvis
Howard
Philippi
Schley County
Mt. Moriah
Mt. Paron
Muscogee County
Chattahoochee
Mt. Pisgah
CARD OF THANKS FROM EMORY F PARR FOR PRIMARY SUPPORT
Emory F Parr thanks friends across Taylor county for support in the recent primary and extends good will to all citizens. He congratulates his opponents on the civil conduct of the campaign for Representative.
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Taylor County
Ginners Census Shows Cotton Bales Ginned in Taylor County
Census data for Taylor county reports 664 bales of cotton ginned from the 1936 crop before September 1, compared with 2,604 bales ginned by the same date from the 1935 crop, highlighting a drop in ginning activity.
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Taylor County
Tax Notice for Butler District Levy Warning
Notice warns unpaid taxes in Butler District must be paid by October 1 to avoid extra expense. Mentions white and colored taxes and assigns Cooper and G C Smith with county duties. States vacancy filled by appointment of John Anthony, described as a progressive farmer from the section.
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Butler
Cooper
G. C. Smith
Daniel
John Anthony
Central School To Open Next Monday
Central school will open Monday morning September 21. The community is urged to attend opening day to meet teachers and help foster cooperation with parents. A fine corps of teachers is promised and a great school year is anticipated.
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Central School
Central Community
Hugh G. McCants
McInvale Joins U S Army Enlistment to Panama
L Gray McInvale son of Mr and Mrs C D McInvale of this county was accepted for enlistment in the U S Army and will be sent to Panama. The week also sees the completion of a large brick warehouse owned by W A Payne near the depot now rapidly filling with cotton ginned at Payne’s new gin plant.
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L. Gray McInvale
C. D. McIinvale
Panama
W. A. Payne
Payne
Cox Named Keynote For Dem Convention
Friends of E. D. Rivers have chosen Congressman E. E. Cox as keynote speaker and Charles Reid as permanent chairman for the Democratic state convention in Macon on October 7. Reid will become stand chairman to replace Hugh Howell. The gathering will nominate Rivers for governor and re-nominate Senator Richard B. Russell, Jr., along with other primary winners. Rivers then departed for a three day rest in an undisclosed north Georgia location.
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Atlanta
Friends of
E. D. Rivers
E. E. Cox
Charles Reid
Macon
Reid
Staw
Hugh Howell
Friends of Rivers
Rivers
Richard B. Russell, Jr
North Georgia
Taylor Superior Court Appearance Docket Report
Judge C Frank McLaughlin and Solicitor-General Jones Perryman visited Butler as Talbot County Superior Court held the fall term. The appearance docket for Taylor Superior Court was called and jurors were drawn for the regular October term.
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C. Frank McLaughlin
Jones Perryman
Talbot County Superior Court
Butler
Taylor Superior Court
Taylor County fair plans take definite shape in Butler
Plans for the Taylor County Fair at Butler October 7 take definite shape. The piece notes fair growth, community support, and a deal with Brown Novelty Shows as organizers push toward a major Middle Georgia county fair. It also covers arrests of Frank Wright, Clifford Wright, and James Stubbs in Marion county on charges connected to an automobile incident involving Redman and Bridgen, with Sheriff McGuffin coordinating warrants and arrests.
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Taylor CO. Fair
Butler
Frank Wright
Clifford Wright
James Stubbs
Marion County
Taylor County
Taylor Superior Court
Joe Mon
Bobbie iHridgen
CCC
Columbus
Redman
Bridgen
R. P. McGuffin
Middle
Georgia
Brown Novelty
Taylor County Notes Sketch Local Life and Law
A Richmond style column recalls life in Taylor County with notes on court term opening October 5, Georgia legislators meeting, farming history since 1873, a Honolulu trip by Justice Gilbert, and local business leaders. Rumors touch on a Butler widow planning to advertise.
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Atlanta
Price Gilbert
Taylor County
Justice Gilbert
Gilbert
Honolulu
Poultry Truck Schedule Promises Weekly Butler Deliveries
Beginning Thursday September 17 and each Thursday thereafter the poultry truck will operate in Butler on the courthouse square at about 2:00 PM handling poultry and eggs for local farmers. Contact by phone or mail or with salesman 61741 in Reynolds Georgia for arrangements.
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Butler
Talbot-Taylor Zone Meeting Invites Missionary Women
The Talbot-Taylor Zone Meeting will be held in Talbotton starting at ten o'clock a.m. Missionary women are cordially invited. On September 80th a Retreat for the Columbus District will be held in Perry. A lunch will be served at a cost of 36 cents. Mrs. Lamar urges every society to be represented.
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Talbot-Taylor
Talbotton
Columbus
Perry
Butler Unit American Legion Elects Officers And Adopts Resolutions
Butler Unit 124 of the American Legion Auxiliary held a Friday meeting on Sept. 4 electing officers including Mrs. H Walker as president and Mrs. P Harmon as vice president. Officers re elected were Secretary Treasurer Mrs. J H O, Historian Mrs. W P Folds, Chaplain Mrs J S Green, and Sergeant at Arms Mrs. W H All their names listed. A Dixie Block Minstrels play is booked for Oct 23. October meeting program to be led by Mrs Green, Mrs Mathews, and Mrs Trussell with Publicity Chair Mrs W H Trussell.
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Butler
American Legion Auxiliary
H. ©. Walker
Pote Harmon
J. H
W. P. Folds
J. 5. Green
Arme
W. H
Uni
Dixie Block Minstrels
Admitted To Church Membership Sunday Night
Regular members admitted to Butler Baptist church after an impressive baptismal service led by Rev. R. C. Howard. Miss Myra Byrd Pauline Austin Susan Anthony Alma Application for membership was made by Susan Anthony and Cook during revival services. Misses Anthony and Cook joined during Sunday morning preaching.
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Butler Baptist Church
R. C., Howard
Myra Byrd
Pauline Austin
Susan Anthony
Alma
Anthony
Cook
Missesons
Austin
Two Negroes Held After Still Raid Near Charing
In a raid three miles northeast of Charing Sunday night Paul Wiggins and El Troutman were arrested. About 100 gallons of liquor and roughly 1,000 gallons of beer were seized and poured out. The operation was spotted by federal officers Kyle King and E. J. Hancock with Domer H. Johnson and Jeff Sizemore. They were taken to Columbus for preliminary hearing before U. S. Commissioner A. A. Bown, bonds set at 500 dollars each. in default they were moved to Harris county near Hamilton by Deputy Marshal G. W. Walker.
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Charing
Paul Wiggins
el Troutman
Kyle King
E. J. Hancock
Domer H. Johnson
Jeff Sizemore
Chattahoochee County
Columbus
A. A. Bown
U. S
Harria County
Hamilton
G. W. Walker
Palmer thanks voters in Tavis County for judgeship support
Palmer extends sincere thanks to voters and friends in Tavis County who gave support in his race for the judgeship. Very respectfully, GRO.C PALMER.
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Tavis County
Gro.c, Palmer
Butler Methodist Church Announces Sunday Services
Butler Methodist Church invites the public to Sunday school at 10 a m league service at 7 p m preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m an offering will be collected at Sunday school for the South Georgia Methodist orphans home bring an offering if not at Sunday school and hand it to the superintendent.
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South Georgia Methodist Orphans Home
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Chas. Reid
Blue
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G. C. Daniel
Stonewall Jackson
Happy
W. D. Aultman
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Taylor County Agricultural Society
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