News Summary From Georgia Week in Review
Week end accidents in Dixie cost the lives of 19 persons. Otis Williams of Danville recovered after a rattlesnake bite. John Hall, 58, former Allenton resident, died from burns caused by a gasoline explosion. Georgia Press Association meets in Titton with $75 in prizes for posts. A Savannah sliceman Harry A. Miller lay dying from a bullet wound fired by Officer W. B. Gerard. Georgia handled $53,000,000 last year with taxes making up most revenue. Southwest Georgia counties Far tax reductions cut rates in Calhoun and Early. A new Citizens and Southern Bank building will rise on the old site in Macon. A large barn owned by Burke B. Murph burned with cotton and straw loss. J. E. Mathis contests results for Sumter representative seat. Cordele Dispatch notes progress on a local chapter house. Governor offers $150 reward for L. W. Padget slayings. Mrs. W. F. Smith accused of arson. her son burned in blaze. A run-over election is planned in Schley County. Auto crash near Griffin kills Dr Clarence Leroy Hartley. death immediate.
Taylor County Fair Draws 4 H Club Boys and Girls
Our 4 H Club boys and girls have done good work. Encourage them by attending the Taylor County Fair to see projects, exhibits, and achievements showcased by youth from the county.
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Taylor County Fair
Wesleyan aims to raise 1 250 000 to erase all indebtedness
Macon Georgia September 19 plans for a campaign to raise 1 250 000 to liquidate the entire indebtedness of Wesleyan college were announced by Dr D Anderson president. Campaign to begin after worker organization and will operate in Macon Georgia and beyond with interdenominational backing and intensive work in the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
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Macon
Wesleyan College
D. Anderson
Georgia
Wesleyan
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mac Niere
James Scott College
Atlanta
Woman's College of Alabama
Newperry College
Navy
Williams
Jere M Moore Nominated for Oglethorpe City Court Judge
Montezuma Georgia September 15 Jere M Moore of Montezuma was nominated for Judge of the City Court of Oglethorpe in the Democratic White Primary winning in four of six precincts He faced B F Neal in a contest that also included a Southwestern Circuit Superior Court race where W M Harper defeated R L Greer Despite bad weather 1848 votes were cast Neal led the City Court race with 683 to Moores 610 and Greer topped Harper 1087 to 256 Bull was unopposed for Solicitor of City Court Guerry remains on the Court of Appeals bench with term beginning January 1 1988
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Montezuma
Jere M. Moore
City Court of
R. L. Greer
Superior Court
Superior Court of the
Southwestern Circuit
W. M. Harper
Americus
R.L. Greer
Oglethorpe
Greer
Goy.ngsell
Z .A. Littlejohn
Col. B. F. Neal
Mr. Moore
RL. Greer
J. J. Bull
City ‘Court of
Matilda Grimes of Union Community Dies at 84
Mrs Matilda Grimes age 84 of Union Community died Sept 15 at 9 AM at the home of her grand-nephew Ira Whittle in Camp Ground. Widow of Charlie Grimes, she survived by adopted daughter Mrs John Bateman of Griffin, plus nieces and nephews. Funeral conducted in Union Camp Ground Sept 16 by Rev J A Cook. life member of Union Church.
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Matilda Grimes
Ira Whittle
Camp Ground
Charlie Grimes
John Bateman
Griffin
Union
Iga
Union Church
J. A. Cook
Castellow to be formally nominated for Congress Saturday
Hon B T Castellow of Cuthbert will be formally nominated as Representative in the 73rd Congress from the Third District at Columbus Saturday after receiving a majority of county unit votes in the Sept 14 primary. C E Benns will preside over opening ceremonies and then yield the gavel to his successor. Castellow carried 18 of 24 counties in the district. He won Muscogee with about 1100 votes. Randolph vote was 1782 for Castellow, 59 for Coates, and 0 for Cargill in that county.
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B.T. Castellow
Cuthbert
United State
Artes
Columbus
Castellow
Cargill
Muscogee
Harris
Goates
Dooly
Dodge
Houston
Pulaski
Randolph
Clay
Quitman
Stewart
Webster
Terrell
Sam ' S Lee
Chattahoochee
Ben Hill
Crisp
Macon
Marion
Peach
Taylor
Turner and Wilcox
Randolph Savay
Coates
Americus Normal Opens Fall Term With Record Attendance
Americus Georgia September 19 Americus Normal College opened for the fall term with the largest enrollment in the school's history. About 140 freshmen were registered, up nearly 90 percent from last year's class, with total enrollment around 200. The faculty remains unchanged plus a full time librarian, Miss Macey Gray, joining Miss Margaret Benns. An appropriation of 3009 for new books is listed. Taylor county students include Wylene Carpenter Robbie Lee Allman Corinne Bone Annie Mae Theus Herman Elliston. Some Leesburg freshmen will ride daily by bus.
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Americus
Americus Normal College
the Normal College
Sreshman
J. N. Prance
Americus Normal
Leesburg
Macey Gray
Margaret Benns
Taylor County
Americus College
Wyolene Carpenter
Robbie Lee Allman
Corinne Bone
Annie Mae Theus
Herman Elliston
Perryman Wins Solicitor General Race by Narrow Margin
Final counts from six counties in the Chattahoochee circuit show A J Perryman defeating Willis Battle by 1 034 votes overall. Muscogee County yields Perryman a slim 26 vote edge amid a close county by county tally.
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A. Jones Perryman
Chattahoochee
A. J. Perryman
Willis Battle
Muscogee County
Perryman
Talbot County
Battle
Marion County
Taylor County
Chattahoochee County
Harris County
J T Childs Thanks Supporters In County Primary
J T Childs expresses sincere thanks to friends who supported his race for representative of Taylor County in the September 14 primary. He enjoyed meeting old friends and new acquaintances and signs Cordially Yours.
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J. T. Childs
Taylor County
Paloves
J.T, Childs
Russell and Talmadge Increase Their Majorities
Atlanta, Sept 16 final Georgia primary returns show Governor Russell leading with 294 unit votes from 113 counties to 116 from 46 counties for Chas R Crisp. Talmadge carried 118 of 159 counties with 276 unit votes. Nix 86 from 26 counties. Hardwick 26 from 8. Holder 14 from five. Lowndes county backed Edwards. Clarke backed Nix, Richmond supported Hardwick. Lankford faced reelection challenges.
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Atlanta
R. B. Russell
Eugene Madge
Meana
Georgia
Agia
Russell
Chas, R. Crisp
Talmange
Wm. J. Harris
Walter F. George
Talmadge
Albi Nix
Thos W. Hardwick
John Holder
H. B. Edwards
John N. Holder
Hoke O’kennes
Dwards
Lowndes
Nix
Clarke
Richmond
Hard
Mr. Homer Cox Narrowly Escapes Wagon Accident
Mr. Homer Cox was thrown from a wagon when his mules ran away near his home five miles south of town. He suffered a badly mangled and broken arm and other injuries. Local physicians dressed his wounds, and he was later taken home to rest.
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Homer Cox
Cox
Mystery shotgun attack wounds Milledgeville duo
Milledgeville Ga Sept 17 a nighttime shotgun blast from the roadside wounded Ralph Simmerson a local auto dealer and bank director, and Flora Ross a young woman. Both were taken to Milledgeville hospital with Ross lightly hurt and Simmerson seriously wounded. Investigators found a lighted flashlight and dirt mound in the road but no suspect identified.
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Milledgeville
Ralph Simmerson
Flora Ross
Simmerson
Toomsboro
Miss Ross
Ross
Milledgeville Hospital
First National Bank of
Fatal injuries in Reynolds car wreck near Locket place
Four Albany youths traveling to Georgia Tech and Suwanee Tenn were seriously hurt when their car overturned on the Reynolds Flint river road near the Locket place. One man, Charles LeGreves, died from a broken back and dislocated neck. Mays remained critical, others injured were Jimmy B My Mays and Murphy Askins.
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Reynolds
Reynolds Flint River
Albany
Georgia Tech
Suwanee
Tenn
Jimmy B
My Mays
Charles LeGreves
Murphy Askins
Reynolds Phy
LeGreves
Mays
Dreizin Harvest Sale Opens Tomorrow With Big Stock
Dreizin announces annual Harvest Sale from tomorrow through October 8 featuring a large stock bought in advance of price rises. New merchandise from eastern markets offers modern styles and strong buying power, inviting customers to patronize the Dreizin store for fall and winter needs.
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Isn
Dreizin
Pike County Youth Fatally Injured in Car Collision
Herman Marion Paramore, 12, was struck by a car driven by Bill Watson on No 8 highway near Zebulon. He died about an hour after being rushed to a Zebulon physician's office from injuries including a chest impact and leg fractures. The driver’s action was described as unavoidable.
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Pike County
Bill Watson
Thomaston Times
Taylor County
Herman Marion Paramore
Zebulon
Tom Daniel
No. 8
Watson
State Highway Board To Award $2,000,000 In Contracts
Atlanta, Sept. 20 — The State Highway Board met in session in Atlanta to let $2,000,000 in paying and grading contracts at its Oct. 1 session. All bids will be sought on projects already approved, including several federal aid projects. Notable local items include paving eight miles and building one bridge on the Columbus Talbotton Highway from the Muscogee county line to Geneva, and paving five miles on the Columbus Macon Highway from Knoxville westward.
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Atlanta
State Highway Board
Columbus-Talbotton
Muscogee County
Geneva
Knoxville
Koxville
Wanted a second hand frame for No 6 McCormick mower
L H Vanlandingham of Howard Georgia seeks a used frame No M 1435 for a McCormick mower in good condition and cheap cash paid. Contact in Howard.
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McCormick
L.H. Vanlandingham
Howard, Ga
County Fair Set to Open Next Thursday at Nine A M
The Taylor County Fair opens next Thursday at 9 a m with a large display of poultry hogs cattle and farm products. 4 H Club members are preparing livestock pens and inside exhibits at Butler's vacant stores. Exhibits come in Wednesday and judging begins at 10 a m with experts from Georgia colleges handling hogs poultry cattle and home economics. An evening program at Butler High School features Dr J Phil rector of Extension and a community play, with moving pictures and a forestry themed 4 H film. Children’s day Friday invites rural attendance and prizes include sweet potatoes and peanuts with specific size and type requirements. Admission is 1 cent for the fair’s expenses.
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Taylor County
Butler
Joe and Bailey
Gir
Ly Southwell
South Georgia College
Tifton
Ivor
J. Richardson
State College of Agriculture
Athens
W. T. Bennett
Butler High School
J. Phil
State Call of Agriculture
Georgia
Wesley Community Club
Jar DuPre Barrett
The
Agricultural College
Ozarks
Devey
Thuraay
Board of Education
Agricultural Board
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