Maury County Poised for First Permanent Highway Opening
Reports say the Maury county link of the Jackson Military Highway will open before September. Weather has aided stone work with most of the twelve mile stretch between Columbia and Williamson County having stone laid. Asphalt rolling resumes, base type updated for longevity, and engineers claim maintenance costs will be low with a twenty year road life.
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Maury County
Jackson Military Highway
Miera
Columbia
Williamson County
Rutherford Creek
O'Engineers
Japan Expected to Accept Washington Disarmament Conference Invite
United Press report from Washington says Japan may accept an invitation to participate in the Washington disarmament conference. Preparations are underway to bring foreign minister Tehitcherin and Under-Secretary Zinsov to Washington, with talks aimed at fixing dates and the preliminary program. Authorities indicate that a radical change in policy from Japan may be required for acceptance.
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Japan
Washington
Uted Presa
Huhalia
Poll tax requirement stirs city election campaigns
State law mandates poll tax payment for city voters, August due for those who did not pay in previous years. The upcoming mayoral race features W O Cherry seeking endorsement for a second term with opposition expected. candidates named include C H Hendley Fred Latta W S Beasley former Mayor Dedman and others. Louie Barker is mentioned as a potential city council candidate.
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W. O Cherry
W. 5
Beasley
Louie Barker
James Craik Arrives From British Honduras
James Craik, former Math's County resident, visits his sister Mrs. A. Sheldon, arrives from British Honduras. A champion golfer, he plans to meet top players in New Orleans before visiting Columbia at month’s end. Mrs. Craik holds several championship cups for British Honduras and South America.
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Craik
Math's County
British Honduras
Sheldon
Session Institute Begins September 21
Announcement notes the Columbia Institute terms with the fall start on September 21 and holiday breaks. The Thanksgiving holiday falls on Thursday November 24, Christmas holidays run December 17 to January 4, and the Easter term starts January 25. The commencement season opens May 9 and final day is May 23.
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Columbia Institute
Randolph alleged self abductor faces court questions
Sharon Pa July 21 United Press reports Thomas Randolph the man dubbed a self abductor was given a chance to deny in court that he plotted a 60000 dollar ransom from his father. The case follows a sensational sequence including a ransom demand and his surrender. Charges of conspiracy are expected.
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United Press
Sharon
Thomae Randolph
Victin
Randolph
Randolph Dimeelf
Steeminst
Dentists To Cooperate In Maury Health Center Plan
Miss Addison Red Cross nurse Maury county reports cooperation from physicians and dentists for a county health center to open within thirty days. Family welfare work to start at the clinic with aim of preventive health improvements and public access to medical resources through the Red Cross. An official schedule will be announced in The Herald once finalized.
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Miss Addison
Maury
Physichus
Columbia
Maury County
Sarah Addison
Red Cross
Dlinic
Addison
Red Cross Health Center
Mies Addison
Herald
County Council Directors Meet Saturday
County council directors plan a 2 o'clock Saturday meeting at headquarters to discuss issues ahead of Nashville talks. Officials anticipate broad county representation as counties align with the Tennessee State Farm Bureau Federation and the national federation.
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Bediewer
Fll
County Council
Control
Nashville
Counell
Tennessee State Farm Bureau Federation
National Federation of Farmers
Ute Best
Illinois Governor Pleads Not Guilty
Len Small, Illinois governor, protests innocence on embezzlement charges involving nearly two million dollars in state funds. Indictments accuse him and Lieutenant Governor Fred K. Stirling and Vernon Curtis of public funds embezzlement and conspiracy to defraud, after a Sagamon County grand jury investigation.
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United Preea
Springfield
Len Small
Ulinois
Atte
Sciall
Fred K. Stirling
Vernon Curtis
Baplain
Sagamua County
Grand Jury
Comprehensive telephone data analyzed for interstate business case
Special to the Herald from Nashville Tenn dated July 21 reports that expert statistics were entered into the record before the public utilities commission. Allen B. Cenden, assistant chief statistician of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, said the analysis is the most comprehensive to date of departments handling intrastate and inter state telephone business.
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Herald
Nashmelli
Tenn
Juy
Allen B. Cenden
American ‘Telephond & ‘Pelagraph Company
Important Meet Merchants Will Be Held Tonight
A most important meeting of the Columbia Retail Merchants Credit Association will be held at o o'clock this evening at the county council headquarters. Among the vital questions to be taken up this evening will be that of another Pay Up campaign, which proved successful here. A full attendance of the members urged.
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Columbia Retail Merchants Credit Association
County Council
Japan and Mexico Exchange De Jure Recognition
Spain and Japan have formally recognized the Mexican government, the foreign office announced. The official statement indicated credentials and authority confirming de jure recognition by both nations.
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Uniited Press
Mexico
Spain
Japan
Foreign Office
Aly
Big crowds expected for county ditching demonstrations
Demonstrations on ditching and terracing are planned for Wednesday and Thursday next week across several locations. The first event starts at 2:30 PM Wednesday July 27 on Robert Housers farm near Roberts Berid on the Williamsport Pike, followed by a second at Hampshire community at 1 PM under county officials, and a final at 2:30 PM on J W Russell’s farm at Williamsport. Hen Bliss rural engineer leads, with county agent support, as more demonstrations are planned before the fall rains.
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Robert Howser
Roberts
Wil- Tlamesport Pike
Wine O'Werk
Hampshire
Clit
J. W. Russell
Williamsport
Hen. Bliss
Division of Extension
Masons Meet For Master's Degree Conference
Four called Masonic Judge meetings convene at 4 o clock tonight to confer the master's degree. Attendance urged for all members to participate in the session and degree ceremony.
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Masons
Moore's Giants to Play Here Saturday at Pil Tow Park
Moore's Giants of Groveland meet Harleen's Mills at Pil Tow Park in Batardsy Saturday afternoon. The two teams have split their games this year with one win each and organizers expect a hard fought game most likely a close contest.
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Moore's Giants
Groveland
Harleen
Mills
Piltow Park
Vogue Motion Picture Show Opens Monday
Vogue theatre in Columbia rededicated after extensive renovations plus new manager Clarence M. McElravy announces opening week lineup featuring Paramount and Realart superproductions. Manager promises only top pictures and modern amenities for patrons.
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Clarence M. McElravy
Memphis
Paramount
Realar
Mr. Mekilrayy
Realart
Lins
Dawes Bans Sale of Government Property Pending Exchange System
Washington July 21 budget director Charles G Dawes prepared an order barring the sale of government property until a department exchange system is perfected He says the move will save about 1000000000 annually and has sent the order to the White House for the President’s signature
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United Press
Washington
Charles G. Dawes
White House
Rainfall Variety Across County Slows and Spikes
Rain fell in varied intensities across the county with the western areas receiving heavier, longer-lasting showers while the southern and eastern sections saw lighter, slower rain. Hamp shire and Taylortown creeks rose, delaying Mt Pleasant traffic at the bridge. Calidoks River stayed within banks despite town rain. Overall rainfall differed by location and duration.
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Taverase
Hawpahire
Hampshire Amt
Taylortitte
Mt Pleasant
Pountain Creek
Calidoks
French and British Relations Strained Over Silesia Crisis
Paris July 21 French troops were ready to march into Silesia as Anglo French talks deteriorated. France demanded reinforcements while Britain hesitated to deploy more troops. The dispute marked renewed strain in Franco British relations over the Silesian question.
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Silesia
United Press
Paius
France
Britain
Frier son Memorial Sunday Services Preached Then
On Sunday in July the Lord will be preached in the Friers on Memorial service with a sermon titled Signs of the Times or What Do the Signs of the Times Say. The message, once delivered nine years ago, is described as prophetic and plain, with commendation from townspeople who urged its publication.
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Times
the Times
Patton
Committee named for farmers meet in Middle Tennessee
Senator Edger J. Graham of Centreville leads as a former Middle Tennessee Farmers convention president. He, with De Ducklin of Kumper County and Renient Cunningham of Montgomery county council of agriculture, forms the committee on revelations for the August 9 to 11 farmers convention. The group is geographically representative and active in agricultural work.
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Edger J. Graham
Centreville
Graham
Middle, Tennessee
W Herge
Hickman County
de, Ducklin
Kumper County
Ren Ient Cunningham
Montgomery County
Farmers Convention
Tret
Hare
Ptata
DeValera Confers With Colleagues After Talks
Landon July 21 official communique says President DeValera and Prime Minister Lloyd George held a conference on the Irish matter. DeValera to Dublin to confer with league leaders and then communicate with Lloyd George on his return.
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Unites Press
Landon
DaValere
the George
Irinl
DeValera
Dublin
Counfer
Calleasgues
Lioyd
George
Peebles to Represent State Tax Board Here on Equalization
Col. Thomas H. Peebles of the State Tax Board arrives to lead hearings on reassessment in Maury County and nearby areas. The board may raise values here less than other sections, with local and state officials examining increases and new methods under the recent law.
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Tennested
Thomas Uf. Posten
Cdl
State Board of Equalization
Columbia
Nanlpville
Maury County
Burt Hon
Ca Duwrizantal
State Board
Comity Beard of Agialation
Col. Peebles
Trousdale’s Returning Visit Revered Presbyterian Leader
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Dr Trousdale, longtime Presbyterian preacher in New Ark, visiting his old Maury County home. The account notes his absence from the home, a vacated seat, and lingering friendships, with towns and era implied.
Mystery Surrounds Deaths of Six Women Found Near River
Police investigate a series of tied together findings after six women are found dead near a river. Hunters and locals report eerie signs and weathered clues, while investigators search for a motive and suspects amid scattered bodies and trepidation in the community.
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Thos. H. Peebles
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