Crisp Renominated in Americus Nomination Ceremony
Congressman Charles R Crisp was renominated without opposition as the Democratic candidate for Georgia's Third District after formal ceremonies at the County Club in Americus. Senator Walter F George addressed the convention praising Crisp while criticizing the tariff bill. new executive committee members were announced for the district.
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Chas. R. Crisp
Georgia
House of Representatives
Country Club
Americus
Ocbe. Benns
Butler
Crisp
United States
Walter F George
George
Alexander Hamilton
Wahington
Ben Hill County
D. W. Paulk
J. S.singleton
Fitzgerald
Clay County
M. G. Bell
Bluffton
Sam Ingram
Ft. Gaines
Crisp County
L. E. Williams
E. L. Riker
Cordele
Dooly
J. A. Jordan
Emily Woodward
Vienna
Lee County
L. Forrester
Leesburg
G. T. Burton
Smithville
Macon
Frederick
Stewart County
E. L. Carter
Lumpkin
Juke Giles
Richland
Taylor
H. P. Wallace
A. G. Hicks
Reynolds
Parrell
Ed Stevens
T. B. Rainey
Dawson
Turner County
W. K. Jenkins
Nora L. Smith
Ashburn
Webster Sonny d
Sims
Miss
Wila Kidd
Preston
Ginners Report Shows Cotton Bales Ginned in Taylor County
Cotton ginned in Taylor County for the crop of 1980 totaled 4 679 bales before September 18, 1020, compared with 2 422 bales ginned to September 16, 1929.
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Taylor County
Georgia Democrats Face Fund Shortage for Second Primary
Georgia Democratic committees were told by G. E. Maddox that volunteers must run the second primary on October 1 because the state has no funds to cover expenses. The party will provide ballots and tally sheets but cannot fund staffing, estimating total costs around $20,000. Committees were urged to appoint volunteer managers and clerks locally.
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Atlanta
Georgia
G. E. Maddox
Maddox
General Assembly of Georgia
State Executive Committee
Two Rail Officials Slain in Feud Climax at Maryland Firm
Maxwell Byers president of Western Maryland Railway and Dudley Gray traffic chief quarreled for months. Their dispute ended in a noon shooting inside the downtown office building. Byers died after four and a half hours at Mercy hospital. Gray killed himself. A .32 pistol and bullets were found with Byers. Gray carried a similar weapon. Byers suffered eight wounds including one heart shot. Gray died from a heart-area wound.
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Maxwell, Byers
Western Maryland Railway Company
Dudley G. Gray
Trafic
Byers
Mercy Hospital
Gray
Verdict Returns $9220 to E Barlow Council
In Americus Georgia a city court jury awarded E Barlow Council $9220 against his brothers J G Council C M Council. The case stems from May 1928 involving the Planters Bank of Americus mortgage on Council’s home and funds used to cover cashier’s checks, amid bank insolvency.
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Maaly
E. Barlow Council
G. Council
C. M. Council
E. B. Council
Planters
Bank of Americus
L. G. Council
Bank of Commerce
L. G Council
B. B. Council
Planters’ Bank of Americus
Planters’ Bank
Talbot Taeylor Masonic Convention Opens Tomorrow
The Talbot Taeylor Masonic Convention holds a reminder event tomorrow at 2 p.m. and an evening session at 7 30. A barbecue at 6 p.m. is planned with expected strong attendance. Gasoline price in Butler remains 24 cents despite state increases.
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Talbot-Taeylor Masonic Convention
Confederate veterans reunion planned in Thomaston this week
The Georgia Division United Confederate Veterans will hold its ditch reunion in Thomaston on September 25 and 26 with about 200 veterans Sponsey's relatives and guests. The event includes Kiwanis barbecue American Legion supper and a Confederate ball with 1860s costumes. Upson Chapter UDC and Daughters of the American Revolution host events as Maj Gen John J Hunt and other generals oversee proceedings.
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Thomston
Georgia
United Confederate Veterans
Thomaston
Sponsey
R. E. Lee
American Legion Post
John Houston
Daughters of the American Evolution
Mark Smith
Upson
John J. Hunt
Griffin
B. C. Ward
Milledgeville
William Harden
Savannah
J. L. Driver
Hapeville
J. P. Hardy
Culloden
Final Tribute Paid To Mrs Leila Greer
Funeral services for Mrs Leila Greer of Oglethorpe were held at her residence with Rev J J Saunders from Pinehurst leading. Survived by husband Judge R L Greer two daughters Mrs W B Rice of Commerce and Mrs T W Hollis of Buena Vista a son John M Greer a brother Chas O Powell two sisters Mrs J J Bradford and Mrs H C Ravencraft and two grandchildren. Pallbearers included local and regional men from Americus Montezuma and Oglethorpe as mourners gathered from several nearby towns.
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Leila M.,greer
Oglethorpe
R. L. Greer
W. B. Rice
Commerce
T. W. Hollis
Buena Vista
John M. Greer
Chas
R. Crisp
Americus
Jule Felton
Montezuma
John B. Guerry
W. H. Gardner
Ideal
G. C. Johnson
W. T. Jolly
Ellaville
Fort Valley
Macon
Marion County
Salmon quits Macon theatres to join Fox firm
Monte Salmon resigns as city manager for PublixTheatre Corp in Macon Georgia and will Friday depart for Jersey City New Jersey to become district manager for the Fox Theatre Corp with headquarters at the State Theatre. Art Smith of Marion Indiana arrives in Macon to succeed him bringing long showman experience including work for Shuberts and Oliver Morsco.
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Macon
Monte Salmon
Publix T Theater Corporation
Salmon
Jersey City
N. J
Fox Theatre Corporation
State Theatre
Art Smith
Marion
Ind
Closure of Jarrells Department Store Shocks Butler Residents
The abrupt closing of E. B. Jarrell's Daybreak store on Monday morning after a purchase money mortgage to I. F. Peebles surprised Butler residents and saddened many customers and friends. The season end appears especially unfortunate for Mr Jarrell and his supporters.
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E. Jarrell
I. F. Peebles
Butler
Jarrell
Jarrell Sand
Water Works erects large steel tank and tower
The Butler Water Works Company has constructed a large steel water tank and tower rising rapidly. The notice notes a 200 acre farm for rent, with about two thirds in cultivation, located near Oglethorpe Georgia. For details contact R F D 2 Hall. September 25, 1941. Hear Dick Russell over WSB Saturday September 27 at 645 p.m. Central Time. Ady.
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Hall
Oglethorpe
Dick Russell
WSB
Ady
Waverly Hall Woman Slain by Her Own Son
A 70 year old woman, Mrs. Hen Peed, was killed at her Waverly Hall home by her son Walter Peed. He fled after allegedly telling neighbors the body would be found in a mudhole nearby. Sheriff Wm Spence led a wide search as coroner’s jury ruled death from a blow with a blunt instrument.
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Beam
Federal Commission
Griffith Thureday
Audrey
Teminal
Hen Peed
Waverly Hall
Harris County
Walter Peed
Harris
Wm.Spence
Peed
Monroe Oliver
Soina Tosey
Nevelly Hall
Sparks Plantation
Oliver
Bayne
Alabama
Olivers
Youri
J. W. Sparks
J. T. Hendricks
J. A Slayton
T. H Neal
T E H. Birgs
Harrison and Parker File Contests In Several Counties
Atlanta reports contests filed in ten Georgia counties over the comptroller general race. Wm B Harrison filed in Gatoosa and Walker counties while Homer C Parker filed in Campbell Early Hancock Jones Lumpkin Peach Taylor and Wilkinson. Results hinge on the state Democratic convention in Macon on October 17.
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Atlanta
Wm. B. Harrison
Homer C. Parker
Georgia
Macon
Parker
Harrison
Park
Gatoosa
Walker
Campbell, Early
Hancock, Jones, Lumpkin
Peach ‘Taylor
Wilkinson
Taylor County
Camp- Waller General
Reverend Williams Preaches at Butler M B Church Evening
Fragmented report notes Rev. M. O. Williams of Reynolds Methodist delivered a sermon to a large crowd at the Butler M B Church Sunday night. A separate item references an arrest and unclear details about a 20 year old suspect.
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M. O. Williams
Reynolds Methodist Church
Butler M. B
Negra
Carswell to Speak in Butler and Reynolds Today
Hon. George H. Carswell, candidate for Governor in the runover primary, will address crowds in Butler at the courthouse this afternoon at 5 o'clock and in Reynolds at the picture show building tonight at 8. The visit aims to boost his campaign with strong turnout expected among both men and women.
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George H. Carswell
Carswell
Court House
Butler
Picture Show
Reynolds
Mr. Carswell
Butler Methodist Fourth Quarter Conference Planned
The Butler Methodist church holds its fourth quarterly conference this Sunday at 7:00 PM. The service features Moore at the pulpit as final reports and year plans are presented. Attendance of the Board, stewards, and department heads is urged for annual settlements and arrangements.
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Butler Methodist Church
Moore
Butler
Tarnfore
Yaay
Amboeone
Cotton Prices Fall Under 10 Cents Amid Downturn
The cotton market declined to under nine cents a pound on Tuesday, with prices around 9 1/2 to 9 4-5 cents the next day. The 1926 low reached 11 1/2 cents, while current levels remain well below those highs.
Central School Opens Monday Morning for Term Start
The Central Consolidated school will open for the term on Monday at 8:00 AM. The local board and faculty invite patrons and residents to attend the opening exercises. The faculty includes J.B. Burks as principal, Miss Louise Burks, Miss Pauline Jarrell, and Mrs D. J. Byrd as assistants.
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Central Consolidated School
J.B. Burks
Louise Burks
Pauline Jarrell
D. J. Byrd
Marion County Youths Given Five Years In Pen
Marion County youths C F Harbuck and B J McGehee pled guilty in Talbot Superior Court to attempting to rob Farmers and Merchants Bank at Junction City Gu. Boh were sentenced by Judge C F McLaughlin to five years in the penitentiary. Frank Cobb of Thomaston convicted of robbing Mrs L G Parker at Brattsburg and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.
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C. F. Harbuck
B. J. McGehee
Marion County
Talbot
Yank
Junction City
Georgia Farmer and Fruit Grower Section Suspended
Announcement from Frank R. Hammer editor of the Georgia Farmer and Fruit Grower states the magazine section will be suspended until November due to abnormal business conditions and low prices for tobacco and cotton. He cites a large cash investment and asks for reader cooperation to resume with financing in November.
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The
Herald
Frank R. Hammer
Georgia Farmer & Faiuit Grower
Farmer & Fruit Grower
Georgia
Talbot County Grand Jury Recommends Retaining County Agent
The Talbot county grand jury in their presentments urges another year of service for the County Agent and commends the work of Agent dig V. Webb.
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Talbot County
Dig V. Webb
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