Cattle Show Planned as Annual Event in Maury County
Prominent Shorthorn breeders and boosters from the South and beyond gathered in Columbia to hear plans for an annual Southern Shorthorn Show and Sale. Speakers praised Maury County’s resources, urged local farmers to raise purebred cattle, and highlighted the show as a driver for regional livestock improvement.
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Circuit Court Room
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Nashville
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L. P. Bellah
Bellah
Columbria
Bob Moore
Kiwanis Club
Sam Hardison Enters Sheriff Race After Primary Hope
Sam Hardison, longtime deputy, announced his candidacy for sheriff today subject to the Democratic primary. He is highly regarded in the county and has broad support from various regions, with supporters pledging strong backing. He is described as a hustler ready to move quickly.
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Election Board to Meet Saturday in Maury County
Maury county election commission members Gollas H Kannon and Milton E Allen are expected to attend a Saturday session to organize for the next two years. The meeting will cover choosing a chairman and secretary and appointing registrars for the third seventh and ninth districts. Each district will have one Democrat and one Republican registrar at every voting place.
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Awards Prizes for Shorthorn Cattle Exhibit
Ribbons and cash prizes were awarded at a large Shorthorn cattle show in the South on Monday. Breeders and officials from Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, and Chicago were listed among attendees. Prizes were distributed across multiple classes including bulls, cows, heifers, and calves with Lespedeza Farm and Benne Vista Farm among winners, and Wheeler of Mt. Pleasant noted for top honors.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad
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Union City
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Geo. Hleazer
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Flat Creek
R. W. Jones
Greg Miss
W. L. Smith
Butaw
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Katerama Farm
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Cowan & Cowl
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Wheeler
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Cowan & Cowan
R. A. Tracy
Hickman
Herman Deitzel
Lespedesa Farm
Eutah
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Leapedeza Farm
W.L. Smith
Utah
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Benna Vista Farm
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Benne Vieth
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Kalarama Faga
Springfield
J. W. Carter
Nashville
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Ditmore
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Corcera
Kalatarga Farm
Mt Peasant
Kala Rams Farm
Fe Benne Vista Farm
Em Hig
McCoy’s Maid Gold Medal Cow Crowned by Whitaker
The Daily Herald reports McCoy’s Maid the first gold medal Jersey cow in Tennessee, bred and trained at Old Lite Creek Farm by Patton Whitaker. The dam’s line is highlighted as the herd’s standout, with early notes on lineage and future breeding prospects.
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Tennessee
Maranatt County
Patton Whiteker
Oma
Lote Creek
Gulleoka Group Plans School and Fair Efforts
A largely attended meeting of the Gulleoka community organization on the 18th laid plans for a local school event and fair. Attendees discussed funding, schedules, and volunteer roles to support the community project.
Recess Taken in Circuit Court and Upcoming Trials
The county awaits a circuit court recess with Judge Turner absent in Giles county. several cases set for July including Cheek vs N C and St J, Maury Motor Co vs Arrow Clark, and Arrow Clark vs American Bell Telephone. Damages suit Igley vs Johnson to be heard. Johnson verdict for assault and battery with $500 fine. Community meeting praised school funding and prospects for a fall fair.
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J. P. Cheek
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Arrow Clark
American Bell Telephone Company
R. B. Igley
R. A. Johnson
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C. L. McKibbon
C. J. Akin
C.J. Akin
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J. C. Lowe
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Jonas E. Thomas
Walker G. Hines
James H. Kannon
Railroads
Cattle Prices Fall Below Prewar Standards
From Tuesdays Daily Herald a county shipper’s load of mixed cows and heifers sold in Nashville for three and a half to four cents a pound. After freight and commissions around fifteen percent, even the best cattle were worth on the farm less than three and a half cents per pound. The Herald notes quotations often reflect top grades not representative of typical county cattle due to grading.
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House Burned on Whitfield Estate Near Spring Hill
A Monday afternoon fire on Col. Whitfield’s country estate near Spring Hill destroyed a house and caused an estimated loss around $1,000 with partial insurance coverage. Contents were burned as well.
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Spring Hill
City Plans Fourth of July Observance at County High
The Fourth of July will be observed with a program at County High School on the night of July 4. The American Legion and Woman's Auxiliary, plus the Federation of Clubs, will present an address by a statewide speaker, musical numbers, and other features to emphasize independence and patriotism.
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Squire Gilbert M. Orr
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Federation of Clubs
Miss Carmen Park Goes To New York
Miss Carmen Park of Cullooka returns from Maryville College where she is an English professor. She will spend the summer there then go to New York for courses to prepare as a Young Women's Christian Association secretary. She is accompanied home by Miss Lewis of Chattanooga who will stay for several weeks.
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Carmen Park
Cullooka
Maryville College
Longest Day Sermon Plans At Fayetteville Church
From the Daily Herald comes a notice that A. E. Sti, a Fayetteville educator, will occupy the pulpit at the Methodist church in Highville on Sunday morning at 11 o clock, with services continuing through the day. The item mentions the date as the longest day of the year and refers to the local churches and organizers responsible for events.
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Daily Herald
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Fayetteville
Mghrville
Man credits Tanlac relief for stomach and energy boost
Captain Goo Wy Womble of Knoxville Tennessee describes long stomach and intestinal trouble with sleepless nights and trembling nerves. After two Tanlac bottles he reports restored appetite and vigor, likening himself to a sixteen year old, and credits Dan M. Chambliss for urging trial.
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James D. Cathey Enters Democratic Trustee Race
James D. Cathey, longtime deputy in the county trustee’s office, announces his candidacy for trustee in the Democratic primary. Former trustee under John Adkisson and current deputy under Trustee Burns, he is praised as a skilled bookkeeper and capable office worker with broad county support.
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James D. Cathey
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John Adkisson
Burns
Gasoline Price Drops to Twenty-Two Cents in Columbia
Gasoline in Columbia falls to twenty two cents a gallon, the lowest since wartime highs. The decline mirrors lower crude oil and margins, restoring prices to about two thirds of peak levels as drivers recall earlier horse era travel with the fliver. A note mentions county road costs tied to this change.
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Maury County
Imense Crowd Sees Shorthorns Sell at Moore & Sofie Sale
An immense crowd gathered at Moore and Sofie barns as Shorthorn cattle sale opened. The cow and calf offered by Cowan Cowan sold for 715 dollars. Bidding started slowly due to declining agriculture conditions. Three widely reputed auctioneers presided, drawing strong yet tense interest.
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Damage suit filed against Maury County officers
W F Fleming Jr files a 15000 damage suit in Hickman County over the death of James E Porter at Shady Grove after Porter resisted arrest. The case targets Deputy Sheriff Jesse Alderson and Special Officer Paul Johnson. Fleming seeks manslaughter indictment and calls numerous witnesses as the trial nears in circuit court.
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Sherif Jesse Alderson
Paul Johnson
Mauty County
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Shady Grove
Fannie Jones
Huntaville
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Meissage Still at Deaths Door in Mt Pleasant Shooting
Floyd McKissick former deputy sheriff was shot Sunday night June 12 at Mt Pleasant and remains critically injured. The shot severed his spine leaving paralysis and the wound shows healing yet recovery seems unlikely. Christine Williams a Black woman held in connection with the shooting protests innocence as the grand jury prepares to reconvene Monday.
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Mt. Pleasant
Nashville
Christine Williams
George Douglass Summoned by Death
George Douglass longtime Glendale rural route carrier and fifth district resident dies at 54 after long illness. Survived by wife four children Mary James William and Marritt two brothers Richard of Bessemer Ala Ed of Nashville and two sisters Mrs Dawson Hancock Glendale and Mrs Longherst Nashville. A life member of the Methodist church he was highly esteemed by the community. Funeral services will be held at the Glendale Methodist Church this afternoon at 2 30.
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Bessemer
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