Fires in Baltimore and draft dodger marriages spark chatter
A Baltimore fire ranks among the citys worst in history, while Calhoun County editor S C Ham recovers from typhus fever. Elsewhere Gov Rivers to speak for Roosevelt ticket. Willkie forms a campaign brain trust. Red Cross head Norman H Davis cites transport blocks and control gaps hindering relief to Holland Belgium and France.
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Belgium
France
Georgia Public Health Meeting Sets Record for State Focus
A major gathering will be held at the DeSoto hotel in Savannah on October 3 and 4 as the Georgia Tuberculosis Association joins the Division of Tuberculosis Control of the State Department of Public Health and the state sanatorium in a cooperative push. Local citizens, some from Talbot, attended the term of Talbot superior court this week, drawn by county camaraderie and the court’s steady proceedings under Judge Palmer.
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Savannah
Georgia Tuberculosis Association
Division of Tuberculosis Control
State Department of Public Health
Talbot Superior Court
Palmer
Wall Jr Named Young Democrats Chief In Schley County
The Herald congratulates Chas Wall Jr on being appointed chairman of the Young Democratic Club in Schley County Ellaville notable family links and public service noted The Columbus Enquirer reports a portrait of the late Judge C Frank McLaughlin will be unveiled in the Columbus court room memorial services to follow Calls to curb beggars and charity scams are echoed, praising local relief efforts while urging action against impostors
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Chas Wall, Jr
Schley County
Young Democratic Club
Middle Georgia
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Ellaville
Columbus Enquirer
Taylor County
C. Frank McLaughlin
Columbus Lawyers’ Club
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End of Session Test Set By Democratic House Caucus
Administration leaders seek a Wednesday vote by a House Democrats caucus as a test of party sentiment on ending the session ahead of possible Saturday adjournment. In social news, Columbus papers report a lengthy pre nuptial calendar for Miss Loraine McLaughlin, daughter of the late Judge C Frank McLaughlin, and Lieut. Howard McCrum Snyder Jr., with the wedding planned for Oct 8.
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Russell praised for conscription bill support in Cairo Messenger
The Cairo Messenger notes Senator Richard Russell's rising rank and esteem in Washington. It lauds his work in the conscription bill to authorize drafting industry in emergencies, calling it one of his finest efforts and deeming praise for the junior senator widespread.
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Washington
Cairo
Col Jerome Jones Dies After Illness At Georgia Baptist Hospital
The Atlanta editor Col Jerome Jones of the Journal of Labor dies after a critical illness at Georgia Baptist Hospital. Prayers and sympathy are offered for his family and loved ones as the community mourns his loss.
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Governor and State Officials Elected Urge Unity in Georgia
Sister Trawick editor of Eaton son’s splendid weekly urges loyal Georgians to set aside post election quarrels and present a united front to state problems. She calls for calm after the Bally-Ho election and the choosing of a governor and state house officials.
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Columbus Ledger-Enquirer invites readers to National Newspaper Week events
The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer extends invitations to over fifty correspondents from west Georgia and east Alabama for October 3 observances. A gala program includes a Waverly Hotel dinner, a Bradley Theatre film, a Port Benning visit, and tours of the Columbus newspapers' plants.
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Mrs L Bertie Rushing Elected National League President
The Herald congratulates Glennville postmaster Mrs L Bertie Rushing on her election to the presidency of the National League of District Postmasters at their New York convention last week. She has led Georgia’s district postmasters with credit and will be honored by the local Chamber of Commerce at a special session tomorrow night.
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Georgia
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Glennville
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New York
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Training Youths To Work With Their Hands In School
Frank Dix argues for hands on training in schools to complement mental schooling. He cites factory shortages of skilled workers, noting graduates lack practical abilities and urging exploratory courses to reveal best vocational fit and enable a smooth transition from school to industry.
Georgia Democratic nominee faces Prohibition party challenger
Georgia's Democratic nominee Eugene Talteadoe will again meet opposition in November. His rival is J L R Boyd of Decatur, a lawyer, who has been nominated Governor of Georgia by the Prohibition party.
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J. L. R. Boyd
Decatur
Prohibition Party
Local Attorney Walter FE Steed Celebrates Birthday
Messages of goodwill and sincere congratulations pour in on the occasion of Walter FE Steed birth day. The Taylor County Bar Association president is said to be enjoying the very best of health as friends near and far send best wishes.
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Taylor County Bar Association
Baptist Meet Opens 112th Annual Session at Rehoboth
Columbus Baptist association gathers 38 churches from Muscogee Chattahoochee Marion Talbot Taylor Harris and Meriwether counties for its annual meeting at Rehoboth church in Cataula. Moderator Robert s presides. clerk C C Willis returns after 19 years. history traces to early Columbus settlement.
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Columbus Enquirer
The School Bus Law Reminder
The Savannah Press notes motorists repeatedly fail to stop for school buses loading or unloading children. Despite widespread publicity, drivers are cited in court for in advertence. The paper urges adherence to safety rules and law compliance.
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Small Empire's Spirit in Defense Against Enemies
Twenty eight states surpass England in area yet none match its people’s enduring spirit and determination to defend themselves against an enemy. The passage emphasizes resolve of England as a steadfast defender.
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United States
England
Talmadge credited for Georgia livestock gains says Amason
Dairyman W L Amason of Macon on the Columbus road backs Eugene Talmadge for stabilizing animal prices while agriculture commissioner. He recalls a 1930s episode when state funds were used to buy in at livestock sales to protect producers, a move criticized by enemies as a theft. Amason argues the policy boosted markets and justified Talmadge’s efforts.
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Georgia
W. L. Amason
Macon
Columbus
Eugene Anderson
Talmadge
Mr. Amason
Life saving method found for drowning and gas victims
Washington reports a new revival method from the Journal of Modern Medicine. Dr Palm Priest of Copenhagen prescribes placing the victim on the right side and alternately pressing the ribs and pulling the arm to force air out and draw it back in. The approach reduces effort, drains the lungs and head, and aids oxygen mask use.
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Journal of Modern Medicine
Palm Priest
Copenhagen
Priest
Prayer and praise as Georgia students begin new school year
Thousands of Georgia girls head to school as a new year opens with reflections on education and democracy. A portrait honors James H. Portacon for civic, religious, and charitable efforts, hung in the Wesleyan campus building last week.
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