Six Year Old Boy Burned To Death Near Unadilla
Harold Thomas a Macon boy of six was trapped in a storage house near Unadilla and died Friday as his mother and his aunt fought unsuccessfully to rescue him. The child had been playing in a nearby house when a match ignited the tinder like contents. A bale of cotton collapsed against the door trapping him as flames spread through the shed. Firefighters or family could not enter to save him.
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Macon
Gay
Unadilla
Harold Thomas
G. A
G C. Sapp
Thomas
Sapp
Here and There by M Squad excerpted musings and social notes
A collage of playful social banter and gossip, detailing dating misadventures, reactions to dances and teachers' receptions, and cheerful remarks about local figures. The piece notes flirtations, fashion compliments, and the efforts of a Beacon Circle to entertain.
Citizens Back Plan for New Taylor County Court House
A mass meeting in Butler urged Taylor County Commissioners to seek federal aid to build a new court house and repair the jail. They cited public works benefits, 30 percent labor/material savings, and low interest, urging protests only if tax burdens seemed likely.
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Butler
Taylor County
Ylor County
Theublic Works Organization
Camp Notes Highlight Ban Benns Visit and Boxing Night
Editor Benns visited the camp on Monday and inspected the mess hall noting ration use. The camp plans four new bar racks, housing this winter, while the team beat Butler 11 to 7 for its eighth straight win. A new well reached water after digging 160 feet, and boxing bouts will charge admission to fund equipment. Enrollment for CG boys ends soon with many expected to re-enroll.
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Butler
Holden
Forester Foreman
English
C. C
Butler Kidnapping Scene Involving Americus Man
Mr. L. W. Brown a prominent Americus businessman was the target of a bold kidnapping plot staged around 1 a.m. Monday in Butler. Brown and a Black chauffeur stopped at W. A. Payne filling station asking for a man named Jones who then met them and left in a vehicle toward Thomaston for a suspected machinery deal.
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Butler
L. W. Brown
Americus
Scductore
Mr. Brown
W. A. Payne
Mr. Jones
Jones
Thomaston
Davis Surrenders to Macon Officers in Kidnapping Case
C L Davis the man charged with kidnapping Mr L W Brown of Americus near Butler surrendering to Macon officers claims Brown and an accomplice Jones hired him to obtain two 200 horsepower engines for twelve thousand dollars. He says Brown tried to report the incident but Davis hid out in Macon until surrendering to authorities. Brown later helped pursue the case with Sheriff McGuffin as a Taylor county grand jury prepares indictments for the week of October 9.
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C. L. Davis
Jones
Flint River Bridge
Upson County
Brown
Macon
Mr. Brown
Mulberry Steel
Megro
Davis
City Hall
Butler
McGuffin
Taylor County
Grand Jury
Bids Open Oct 2 For Route Three Completion
The state highway board will open bids on October 2 for 14,823 miles of concrete paving on State Highway No 8 from Thomaston to Flint River. Two contracts cover 10 miles south of Thomaston and 4.828 miles to the river with work to begin within 10 days and be completed by December 20.
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State Highway Board
Thomaston
Flint River
Canada
Florida
Taylor County
Upson County
Butler
Serious Cutting Affray at Thomaston Between Two Barbers
Garfield McCullough, a barber from East Thomaston, was seriously wounded by Mari Page, a barber of Five Points, during a barbecue for local barbers. Page slashed and stabbed McCullough, who is not in serious condition, while Page was captured and later released on bond. Page faced further charges of assault with intent to murder.
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Thomaston
Garfield McCullough
East Thomaston
Marion Page
Barnesville
Griffin
Silvertown
Harry Putman
Page
McCullough
Harry Putnam
Rogers
Bene
Boxing Bouts at Camp P-78 Ga. Set Friday Evening
Boxing bouts featuring Gol Company C camp P-78 Ga will be held Friday at 7 80 p m at the camp. Matches pit Crum against Decausey Fairchild against Evans Moffitt against Henry Alsup against Mohindro Diaz against Cox Bragg against Bishop and others. Admission is 20 cents and the event aims to draw sport lovers and camp personnel to Butler community.
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Gol ‘Company C
Crum
Decausey
Fairchild
Evans
Moffitt
Bishop
Butler
Lundy Leaves Taylor County to Lead Crisp County Agriculture
The county mourns the transfer of W A Lundy, Taylor County Agricultural Agent, to Crisp County effective Oct 2. Lundy, a tireless worker for farmers and clubs, moves with his wife and two children to Cordele to lead Crisp’s agricultural program, as G Daniel from Troup County steps in to continue the work locally.
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W. A. Lundy
Taylor County
Crisp County
State Department of Agriculture
Crisp
Lundy
Sousa
Cordelo
G. Daniel
Troup County
Farewell column from Taylor County extension agent Lundy
Mr. Lundy bids farewell after four years as extension agent Writer commends cooperation from officials and the Agricultural Board led by Mr. Hinton He notes progress in corn cotton yields and poultry and urges continued planting of carpet grass pastures terrace building and purebred sires He recommends support for his successor Mr Daniel and invites readers in Crisp County to visit him before October 1, 1938.
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Lundy
Benns
Taylor County
R. A. Hinton
Georgia
Daniel
Crisp County
A. Lundy
Taylor Co
Court Prep Underway for October Taylor Superior Term
Hon Thelmon Jarrell and Sheriff R P McGuffin lead county officials in readying Taylor superior court for an October term. The two week session begins next week with judges and staff set to hear cases and conduct proceedings.
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Thelmon Jarrell
R. P. McGuffin
Taylor Superior Court
Butler Methodist Church Announces Next Sunday's Services
The Butler Methodist Church invites attendees to Sunday school at 10 a.m. and evening services at 6 45 p.m. The C C Forestry Camp hosts a 9 a.m. sermon, with local church preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Pastor W E Hightower urges participation.
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C. C
W. E. Hightower
Prominent Talbotton Doctor in Serious Auto Crash
Dr Carson, a well known Talbotton physician, remained in Columbus hospital after an automobile accident near Talbotton that left him trapped under a burning car. Gene Carter the driver and T C Hudson also injured. Carter escaped with minor injuries while Hudson faced serious harms. Neighbors helped free the men as flames engulfed the vehicle. Hudson, a former Panhandle resident now in Talbotton, is connected to local business.
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C. ©. Carson
Talbotton
Columbus
G. C. Carter
T. C. Hudson
Carson
Mr. Hudson
R. Carson
Harson
Hudson
Carter
Tees
Utter
Taylor County
Dr. Carson
E. H. Bagemore
Panhandle
Battte Motor Co
Taylor County Farmers Receive Cotton Checks
Thirty two checks totaling 8147.00 have been received to date by Mr. W. A. Lundy, Taylor county farmer, who plowed up cotton in cooperation with the government reduction plan. He will notify each farmer their checks arrived and they will be distributed promptly. The checks represent about 80 percent of the amount due Taylor county growers from a total cash fund of about 40000.00 and options valued at about 50000.00.
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W. A. Lundy
Fox
Taylor County
Local Teacher Florence Nicholson Resigns
Florence Nicholson, a high school teacher in Butler, tendered her resignation to the local school trustees this morning due to illness. The notice notes appreciation for the consideration shown and expresses regret over her short stay and the friendships she formed.
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Florence Nicholson
Butler
Sheriff Smash Destroys Beav er Creek Whiskey Plant
In a county raid Sheriff R. P. McGuffin destroyed a small whiskey production plant along Beaver Creek two miles north of Butler during another enforcement action.
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R. P. McGuffin Friday
Beaver Creek
Butler
Barbecue Dinner By Butler M E Church Ladies
The Butler M E Church ladies offer barbecue dinner for court attendees next Tuesday Oct 8. Courteously inviting all to attend and enjoy well priced plates.
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the Butler M, EB Church
Work Day for Orphans at Butler Methodist Church
Next Saturday is Work Day for the Butler Methodist Orphanage. All members of the Butler Methodist Church will be prepared to make an offering for the Home next Sunday morning.
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Methodist Orphana
Butler Methodist Church
Illness Remarks for Former Taylor County Treasurer J B Brewer
Serious illness of former Taylor County treasurer J B Brewer noted as a source of sincere regret to his many friends. The notice underscores Brewer's previous role and the concern of the community for his health.
Ginners Report for Taylor County Cotton Bales
Ginners report 2 461 bales of cotton ginned in Taylor county through Sept 16 1988, compared with 1 675 bales through Sept 16 1982.
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Taylor County
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Ted Rose
Bing Crosby
Seaney
Winhee
Swain
Reynolds
Buebird
Ules
Allen
Miss Terri
Manone
Chesterfle Dian
New Court House
GC. G.G
Mr. Benns
JC. L. Davis
Maco
Bozo” Henry
Alsup
Diaz
Ginners
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