The Editor Speaks Debuts On Saturday Program
A new program of influence titled The Editor Speaks begins Saturday October 5 on SB Atlanta. Editor Bry MacIntyre of the Cal yn Times will discuss vital state and national matters. The weekly segment promotes press freedom and democracy while highlighting editorials and opinions from prominent editors.
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Atlanta
Rit
Bry Macinty
Calyn ‘Times
Orgin Press ‘Association
Itas
Georgia Ex Confederate Pension Rolls Report
State Auditor Arnold released figures showing the death rate for Confederate veterans in Georgia at 34.6 percent, with widows dating to 1885 and earlier totaling 2, on June 40 1940, compared to 190 on the same date in 1939, and widows married after 1885 dropping 7.2 percent from 1,282 in 1939 to 1,148 in 1940.
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Tlanta
Georgia
Sion
Uh Arnold
Sears to Build 30000 Store in Marietta Georgia
Sears Roebuck officials said they have completed arrangements for a 30 000 retail store in Marietta Georgia The building will front Atlanta Street and Ridge Street with a modern glass front and Georgia marble A 10 year lease was signed and demolition of the current Marr Motor site will begin next week Occupancy is planned for about 194 feet depth and a base for several departments includes the store’s different sections.
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Marietta
Sears, Uck Co
Georgia
Atlanta
Ridge
Res
Chattahoochee Valley Fair Opens in Columbus Oct 7
Columbus, Sept 16 With livestock raising as the main theme the 24th annual Chatta hoochee Valley Exposition runs Oct 7 through 12. Officials predict the event will be the largest in history with conditions favorable and farmers showing progress. Prizes totaling more than 10500 dollars will be awarded for exhibition entries.
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Columbus
Fair Association
Macon County Farmers Find Bookkeeping Helps Income
Montezuma reports Macon County farmers embrace kept records under FSA guidance. Mary Ginn notes initial fear of government inspection faded as profits and losses became clear at their fingertips. Farmers discover off-farm sales and livestock income exceed traditional farming, aiding 1941 planning.
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Macon County
Montezuma
Mary 8
Ginn
FSA
Conscription Plan Outlined In 1940s Draft Proposal
The Associated Press summarizes a broad conscription plan: 21 to 35 year olds must register on a date set by the President, likely in October, with 75,000 to be mustered in November for a year of training. A total of 400,000 conscripts may be in training by January 1941, with a 900,000 cap overall. Exemptions cover dependents ministers students essential workers and certain officials plus aliens unfit for service. Conscientious objectors face non combatant training. Draftees receive 21 dollars a month for four months then 30 dollars, with potential raises. Industries not filling orders may be taken over on a rental basis.
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Associated Press
Evans County Woman Sheriff Buys Self Badge
Evans county Sheriff W A Rogers buys a badge in Atlanta after checking a burglary suspect. She notes crime is low, the only full time deputy is her husband, and she emphasizes fingerprinting while contemplating taking the suspect back to Claxton. Her term expires in January.
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Atlanta
W.A. Rogers
Evans County
Rogers
Claxton
Old Union Soldier Dies at 96 Leaves 289 Descendants
Hiawassee Georgia September 14 The Towns County Herald reports W K Garrett an old Union soldier who died in Franklin at age 96 likely holds a record for descendants He is survived by seven sons five daughters sixty grandchildren one hundred ninety four great grandchildren and twenty three great great grandchildren
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Hiawassee
Towns County Herald
W. K. Garrett
Franklin
Talmadge Urges U S Stay Out of Europe Tangle
Savannah report on Governor-Nominee Eugene Talmadge addressing Georgia supporters at a shore dinner on the Wilmington River. He warned America cannot adopt permanent guardianship over Europe, favors Western Hemisphere defense and Monroe Doctrine alignment, and urged continued readiness without overextending commitments.
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Eugene Talmadge
America
Savannah
Talatge
Retired Methodist Preacher Rev L J Ballard Dies
Rev L J Ballard aged 72 longtime South Georgia Methodist leader died in Atlanta Sunday. He served as business manager editor of the Wesleyan Advocate and ministered in Columbus Dublin Brunswick Albany and Waycross after entering the ministry in 1904. Survivors include his widow Mrs Wilia Lee Dawson their children and other relatives. Ballard was remembered for a historic revival he led in the local church years ago.
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Atlanta
L. J. Ballard
South Georgia
M. E. Church
Gay
Balard
Wesleyan Advo Ae
Stewart County
Andrew College
Cuthbert
Columbus
Dublin
Brunswick
Albany
Waycross
Wesleyan Advocate
Georgia officers to get FBI training in Washington
Fourteen Georgia law enforcement officers will attend a Justice Department course in Washington starting September 30 for six days. Participants were selected for having completed prior FBI training, with delegates from Atlanta Columbus Savannah LaGrange Valdosta and Albany. Notables include Lt. C. D. Hardman of the Atlanta Police and Paul Dowdis of Fulton County Police, plus Capt. A. L. Hutchins of the Georgia State Patrol.
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Atlanta
FBI
Georgia
Fulton County Police Department
A. L. Hutchins
Georgia State Patrol
Ellaville Bank Marks 30 Years of Local Banking
Ellaville Ga Sept 15 The Bank of Ellaville celebrates its 30th anniversary since its 1910 founding with officials noting long service by J H Stevens as president and H F Dixon as cashier since 1915. Other officers include J H Stevens Dr J R Jordan and W A Murray directors Grown from 25000 capital stock, the bank has never closed except holidays and during the 1933 moratorium.
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Ellaville
Bank of
J. H. Stevens
A. C. Murray
W. G. Mauk
Reidsville
H. F. Dixon
J. R. Jordan
J. R Jordan
Romans Fire Making Technique Described
A historical note describes Romans grinding a mix of sulfur and dried decayed leaves between stones to create fire. The process is depicted as a primitive method used to start flame in ancient times, highlighting early survival techniques and resource use.
Kidney Stagnation Remedy Promoted For Health Claims
An advertisement touts KIDANS as a safe remedy to flush kidneys and prevent stagnation. It claims benefits for Getting Up Nights Backache Headache and fatigue and offers a money back guarantee including a two-box special price and mail order option through The Kidans Company in Atlanta Georgia.
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Talon
Kidans Company
Atlanta
Georgia
Leslie Bank Cashier Held On Shortage Embezzlement
Benjamin L Dell Jr 87 assistant cashier of the Bank of Leslie is jailed in Camilla Ga on embezzlement charges from the closed Leslie bank Dell pleaded guilty to 181805 and other amounts in a preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner H B Williams The federal FDIC backed deposits prompted federal involvement Dell admitted taking the funds as the bank closed after a shortage was found by a bank examiner The state banking department then liquidated the bank Dell reportedly took full responsibility for the shortage Bond set at 10600
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Americus
Benjamin L. Dell Jr
Bank of Leslie
Camilla
Dell
Leslie
W. M. Humber
U. S
Albany
E A. Larmoyeaux
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Atlanta
H. B. Williams
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
State Banking Department
Marion Defense Corps Formed in Marion County
Buena Vista Ga Sept 21 The Marion County Home Defense Corps held its organizational meeting at the high school vocational building after a barbecue supper. Maj Henry B Pease of Columbus outlined aims and plans stressing patriotism amid the absence of the National Guard. Officers named Captain Charles H Cook Adjutant Arthur Goyette First Lt T B Wight First Sgt D W Wells Corporal. The voluntary unit comprises able bodied men over the age to be drafted and would be subject to governor’s call in emergencies.
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Buena Vista
Marion County Home Defense Corps
High School
Henry B. Pease
Columbus
Pease
America
National Guard
Marion County
Chas. H. Cook
Arthur Goyette
T. B. Wight
D. W. Wells
Reality as Theme in Christian Science Lesson Sermon
The Sunday Lesson Sermon in Churches of Christ Scientist centers on the Bible verse from Psalm 104 and selections from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy. It asserts that all reality lies in God and His creation, harmonious and eternal, and calls readers to learn of the real and eternal to prepare for a universal harmony that cannot be lost.
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Churches of Christ, Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
God
Augusta To Host Georgia Education Association Meet
The 1941 Georgia Education Association convention will be held in Augusta next April 10 12 to mark the GEA's 76th anniversary with a historical pageant. Secretary R L Ramsey announced tentative plans after the board voted to hold the event in Augusta. G C Melms was elected director to replace S F Maughan who resigned. The board also approved a citizenship day promotion and graduation ceremony plans for students turning 21 to receive voting age certificates.
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Atlanta
Georgia Education Association
Augusta
R. L. Ramsey
G. C. Melms
Cornelia Schools
S. F. Maughan
Winder
GEA
Cotton Stamp Survey Planned At Columbus
Columbus officials merchants and relief authorities welcome a surplus cotton stamp survey by a representative of the surplus marketing administration. Congressman Stephen Pace reports the agent may visit Columbus in the latter part of next week to assess feasibility pending cooperation and essential facts. J. W. Thomas chairs a merchants committee backing the drive, following Memphis success of the plan.
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Columbus
Surplus Marketing Administration
Stephen Pace
Ledger-Inquirer
Memphis
J.W. Thomas
Pace
Thomas
Augusta Herald marks 60th year with 124 pages
Augusta September 23 The Augusta Herald published a record 124 page edition celebrating the paper s 60th birthday. Founded by printers in 1890, control passed to Bowdre Phinzy and Terry Sheron, with the Phinzy estate now owner per a will benefiting UGA School of Medicine and University Hospital. G R Boswell is publisher Millwee Owens editor Sam Moss managing editor. The issue includes 900 pictures.
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Augusta
Augusta Herald
Bowdre Phinzy
Terry Sheron
Sheron
Phinzy
University of Georgia School of Medicine
University Hospital
G. R. Boswell
The
Herald
Americus inaugurates $200000 dial telephone system
In Americus on Sept 22 the city unveiled a new $200000 dial telephone system and a $52000 building on Forrest Street. Mayor T L Bell presided as Walter McDonald of the Georgia Public Service Commission spoke. The piece traces the town's telephony from 1886 when four phones operated on one line to 1877 exchange setup and growth to 1300 plus phones and modern headquarters.
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Americas
Americus
T. L. Bell
Walter McDonald
Georgia Public Service Commision
Atlanta
Telephone Company
Ihs
Forrest Street
A.B. Harrold
Southwestern Railroad
Harrold and Johnson Company
Messrs Harrold and Johnson
Alexander Graham Bell
Harold
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Wanted: Man and wife to live in home with aged couple
A classified notice seeks a couple to reside with and care for an elderly pair on a small farm. Responsibilities include housekeeping and farm duties. salary offered. References required. XYZ care Butler Herald.
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Butler Herald
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