Clemency Denied or Recommended in Georgia Death Penalty Cases
The Georgia prison commission recommends clemency for Clarence Wynes in one of eight pending death penalty cases, while denying clemency in others including Fred Adair F. M. Myles Sammy Armetrung and William Sisk. A dissenting vote favored clemency for Sisk. Hearings likely before Gov. Talmadge.
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Atlanta
Clarence Wynes
Prison Commission
Eugene Talmadge
Wynes
Mitt Wynes
Heard County
Fred Adair
F. M. Myles
Sammy Armetrung
Whitfield County
William Sisk
David Lord
Arthur Budren
Bibb County
Winton Boyer
Hancock County
Sparta
Clem Rainey
Sisk
G. A. Johns
Vivian Stanley
Perkins
Muscogee County
Jewel Arrington
E. S. Evans
Columbus
O. S. Griffin
Arrington
Perkin
Griffin
Evans
State Law Department
Talmadge
Johns
Republicans name Ford as Deen's foe
Waycross Georgia September 19 The Republican executive committee of the Eighth congressional district nominated Ben J Ford Brunswick businessman and former Sea Island postmaster for Congress Ford will oppose Democratic incumbent Braswell Deen in the November 3 general election J E Vallotton Valdosta dairyman was chosen as the district s Republican elector The committee also urged the state party to nominate a candidate for governor and lieutenant governor to oppose Democratic rivals in November
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Waycross
Eighth Congressional District
Ben J. Ford
Brunswick
Sea Island
Ford
Braswell Deen
J. E. Valloton
Valdosta
State
Republican Committee
Two Teens Convicted in Toccoa Crime
Sanford Scott and Cecil Smith were found guilty by a Stephens County grand jury in the Mrs. Joseph Herring murder case and recommended life imprisonment. Each claimed 15 or 16 at arrest. authorities cited ages 17 and 16. The state presented statements and witnesses linking the youths to the garden tool attack and a planned robbery.
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Toccoa
Sanford Scott
Cecil Smith
Joseph Herring
Stephens County
Fred A. Stowe
Scott
Smith
Honeymoon Tragedy Near Jesup In Crash
Mrs. Wm B. Davidson of Pittsburgh died when the car she rode in with husband crashed into a parked truck on the coastal highway two miles north of Midway. Mr Davidson suffered numerous scratches and bruises and was hospitalized in Jesup.
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Jesup
Wm B. Davidson
Pittsburgh
Russell Rivers Victory Dinner Signals Big Georgia Election Push
At a September 19 dinner in Atlanta Georgia leaders of the 1986 Democracy praised Roosevelt and urged a record general election vote in November. Speakers included Sen. Russell Jr and House Speaker E D Rivers who beat Governor Talmadge in the September 9 primary.
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Atlanta
Roosevelt
Georgia
Democracy Today
R. B. Russell, Jr
House
E. D. Rivers
Russell
Rivers
Talmadge
Congress
Jas. A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Macon
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Walter F. George
Clark Howell
Atlanta Constitution
Alton Cordell
Americus
White House
Roberts Says Office Belongs to Farmers in Georgia
Moultrie Ga September 22 Columbus Roberts democratic nominee for commissioner of agriculture told about a thousand future farmers and friends at the Southwest Georgia Livestock show that his office belongs to the farmers of Georgia He spoke of studying the marketing system and favoring localized handling of markets where possible believing local agencies can better operate farm markets than the state
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Moultrie
Georgias
Columbus Roberts
Southwest Georgia
Farmers of Georgia
Sixth District Democrats Laud President Roosevelt
Macon Georgia September 17 delegates at the convention nominated Carl Vinson to represent Georgia’s sixth district and adopted a platform praising Franklin D Roosevelt as a humanitarian and democracy bearer. Vinson pledged to advance New Deal principles saying it is an established fact and will stay with modifications, while stressing equality for agriculture and calls for drought and flood insurance and bank deposit protection.
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Macon
Carl Vinson
Georgia
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cnerears
J. E. Hall
Erwin Sibley
Milledgeville
Vinson
Secretary of Agriculture
Democratic Congress
Chief Justice Russell Names New Secretary
Chief Justice Richard B. Russell of the Georgia Supreme Court announced the appointment of Van Wilhite an Atlanta lawyer as his secretary succeeding Claude Houser who resigned Houser had served as secretary to the chief justice for many years S: September 21 Atlanta Georgia supreme court appointment secretary to chief justice replaces longtime aide Claude Houser Van Wilhite named as new secretary by Chief Justice Russell in Atlanta Georgia
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Atlanta
Richard B. Russell
Georgia Supreme Court
van Wilhite
Claude Houser
Houser
Warrant Transfer Totals Over Half Million to Georgia Schools
Governor Eugene Talmadge signed two warrants transferring more than $500,000 from the state treasury to Georgia common schools. The Barrett-Rogers fund for high schools received $160,000, with the remainder going to the regular school fund.
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Atlanta
Eugene Talmadge
Treasury
Barrett-Rogers
Talbotton’s Law Abiding Whisky Man Frank Bethune
A local profile honors 87 year old Frank Bethune of Talbotton for his strict adherence to law during Prohibition. Once a Dawson whisky seller he poured out stock and built a cellar ready for repeal, living quietly and without marriage while earning the respect of his county for lawful conduct.
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Talbotton
Frank Bethune
Mr. Bethune
Georgia
Walter B. Hill
Nat E. Harris
Dawson
Bethune
Talbottqn
Talbot Distressing Healthful Talbotton Claim
Talbotton residents say the town has more people over eighty than any other Georgia community. Physicians confirm the claim though Dr. W P Leonard questions whether doctors are the reason.
Large Dividends for Georgians
Atlanta reports Georgia companies will distribute about 4 million dollars in dividends around Oct. 1. Coca-Cola leads with 2 million dollars and 50 cents a share on 4 million shares. Georgia Power to receive about 750 thousand dollars, 1.50 per share on $6 preferred and 1.25 on $5 preferred. Other major payouts include Bibb Manufacturing 200 thousand, West Point Manufacturing 144 thousand, First National Bank Atlanta 133,338, and Georgia Railroad and Banking 105 thousand.
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Atlanta
Georgia Statisticians
Georgia Enterprises
Coca-Cola Company
Georgia Power Company
Talbotton Doctor Stays Put for Health of County
The speaker recalls choosing to remain in Talbot County despite offers of brighter prospects elsewhere. He attributes his long tenure to health conditions in the county, noting past illness and a fear that moving would worsen Talbotton’s wellbeing. He mentions rolling terrain, well drained soil, and lack of malaria.
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Talbot County
Talbotton
Peach farming profits cited by Georgia growers in early report
A Georgia feature notes W G Carter and William Parker earning large incomes from 200 acres, while Ft Valley farmer Snow relies on 64 acres for a steady livelihood. The piece discusses risks, nurseries, San Jose scale issues, and skepticism about big acreages.
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W. G. Carter
Poweraville
William Parker
Garden Valley
Reynolds
Carter
Parker
Ft. Valley
Snow
Georgia
Aj Boot
North Georgia
San Jose
Sidnay Tanner
Rattle Proves Women Skill In Crises In Talbotton
Mrs J A Rattle of Talbotton heads a thriving business and is praised as one of the town’s most useful citizens. The story highlights her resolve and leadership amid difficulties as she manages enterprise and community duties.
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Hand
Grand and Traverse Jurors For October Term 1936
A list of Grand and Traverse Jurors drawn by Judge C Frank McLaughlin to serve at the October term of Taylor Superior Court which will convene on the first Monday in October 1936.
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Grand
Traverse
C. Frank McLaughlin
Taylor Superior Court
Woman Saves Ford Agency After Businessman Death
Mrs Battle faced a crisis when Mr Battle died and the Ford agency risked falling to others. She proved able to carry on, supported by her decree and later teaching in Tatborton public schools. She also served as correspondent for the Tolarevh and for the Maron News.
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Ford Agency
Battle
Jean
Mrs Battle
Miss Battle
Tatborton
Tolaerevh
Maron News
Tara Maud
Learning to Cook Barbecue in Georgia Style
Two men discuss a Georgia barbecue at Roberta's Bankston stand noting its delicacy and health risk if poorly prepared. They praise Mrs Bankston's reputation and suggest a state wide teaching program to preserve quality as travelers tour through Macon and other towns.
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W. T. Bankstons
Roberta
Fort Valley
Reynolds
Columbi
Musella
Barneville
Thomaston
Macon
Bankstons
Georgia
Joanna Troutman Monument to honor Lone Star flag maker
Bronze tablet to memorialize Miss Joanna Troutman, creator of the Lone Star Flag, to be unveiled Aug. 4 near the old Stage Coach Inn site in Knoxville Georgia. Troutman family members will attend as Georgians who aided Texas for independence are recalled.
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Stage Coach
Court House
Knoxville
Georgia
Joanna Troutman
Texas
Troutman
Miss Troutman
Republi
Mexico
Republic
Lone Star
Notice of Judicial Sale of Property in Taylor County
In accordance with a security deed dated June 1980 E A Childres assigns to Mrs S T Butler a one acre parcel in Taylor County Georgia to secure two notes of 368 19 each plus eight percent interest. Due to default the undersigned will offer the property for sale on the first Tuesday in October 1936 at the courthouse in Butler between legal hours. Proceeds to first cover note principal and interest and costs. balance to be paid to EB Childres. Deeds to be delivered to purchaser. sale subject to taxes due on the property. This first day of September 1986 Homer Beeland attorney for Mrs S T Butler.
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E. A. Chitdine
S. T. Butler
Lor County
Georgia
Peacre Square
Jy -Childres
E Childres
Taylor County
Superig
Butler
Georrgia
Georgia Administrator Sells John Lockeham Property in October
Public sale ordered by the Court of Ordinary Taylor County Georgia for the estate of Amanda Locke. The east half of lot 182 in the Thirteenth Land District Taylor County will be offered on the first Tuesday in October 1936 at the courthouse in the county for cash to pay debts and distribute among heirs. The administrator J E Locke of the deceased estate announces the sale.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Said
Cour House
Said County
John Lockeham
W. H. Theus
J. H. Taunton
J. F. Taunton
M Amanda Locke
J. E. Locke
Amanda Lock
Sheriff Sale Ordered in Taylor County Georgia
The sheriff will sell at public outcry in Taylor County Georgia on the first Tuesday in October 1936 within legal hours for cash the property of E B Dowd estate. It includes fifty five acres in land lots 285 and 236 in the 12th district and a lot in the state county known as the property bounded by Lee Child Belle Mulkey estate W A Payne and Mrs Pye. The sale is to satisfy state and county tax liens for the years 1983 1934 and 1935. The notice is dated August 81 1996 and signed by R P McGuffin Sheriff.
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Georgia
Taylor County
E. B
Monument to be unveiled August 4 by Georgia Tech
The public long sought monument to be used on August 4 is to be completed by Georgia Tech students in collaboration with the Works Progress Administration. Doctor Brittan, president of the School of Technology, will deliver the presentation address at the university. Stiles Martin of the Atlanta station is mentioned in connection with the recognition of his service.
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Gia Tech
Mf Brittan
Ge School of Technology
Unié
Stiles Martin
Atlanta
Metropolitan Mutual On Corporation Buy at Wilmington
Citizens Bank buys Metropolitan 3 Mutual On Corporation in Wilmington Delaware. The transaction signals expansion plans and financial reorganization for local banking interests.
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Metropolitan 3
Mutual On Corporation
Citizens Bank Buy
Wilmington
Delaware
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