Women in Georgia Legislature Push Fire Safety Bill
The article notes two female lawmakers Mrs. Viola Ross Napier and Miss Kempton in Georgia's lower house, urging a fire hazard prevention bill for public schools. It links past deadly fires to advocates for reform and praises women’s public service while detailing Napier's proposed legislation. It also recounts I B Hall’s capture after escaping a South Georgia chain gang and a supporter’s plea for clemency.
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Georgia
Viola Ross Napier
Bibb
Napier
Newton
South Carolina
I. B. Hall
South Georgia
Leesburg
Fla
Baptist Revival at Fayetteville Santist Church Starts August 18
The Fayetteville Santist church announces an annual Baptist revival to begin after Methodist services. Rev. L. B. Duton of Cartersville, Ga. will assist pastor Dr. G. W. at in conducting the services. Further details will be provided later.
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Fayetteville
Party Returns From A Fishing Trip In Florida
Judge W B Hollingsworth and colleagues returned this week from a Florida fishing trip. The party aimed to see Dead Lakes but heavy rain and mud delayed them. Hollingsworth praised Bayette County crops despite boll weevil challenges and noted Quincy and surrounding areas with cotton under water and early crops advancing.
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W. B. Hollingsworth
Odge E. J. Reagan
Jorida
Judge Hollingsworth
Ayelte County
Quincy
Fla
Montezuma
Hollinghsworth
Wayette County
Third End
Camp Ben nett hosts Fayetteville youth in lake retreat
Fay etteville's young social set enjoy a weekend at Camp Bennett by Lake Bennett. The group, staying in the first cottage, uses a stove and victrola and spends time rowing swimming and fishing. Participants include Misses Kitchens Culpepper Lester Turner Brogden and others with Messrs Fife Slarp Redwine and Fields as chaperons alongside Mr and Mrs Shirley.
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Fayetteville
Camp Bennett
Jim Kitchens
Kate Culpepper
Julia Culpepper
Karen Lester
Martha Turner
Fitzgerald
Mary Lynn Brogden
Kinwood
Buzz Fife
Harry Slar
Baraca-Philathea Class Holds Monthly Meeting at Ingrams
The Baraca-Philathea Bible Class met for its regular monthly business session at Mrs. L. A. Ingram's home. A social hour followed the meeting and an ice course was served.
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Baraca-Philathee Bible Class
L. A. Ingram
Fayetteville Streets In Poor Condition
The county gang neglects the city while the Fayetteville Jonesboro road is praised but the Fayetteville square shows ditches and bumps. The writer urges cleaning and painting of streets and the courthouse yard to improve Fayetteville’s appearance.
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Fayetteville
Jonesboro
Court House Yard
Lucas Accepts Teller Post in Fort Myers Florida
H G Lucas formerly a bookkeeper at Farmers and Merchants Bank of Fayetteville accepts the teller position at Bank of Fort Myers in Fort Myers Florida. The change leaves Fayetteville’s banking scene and brings Mr Lucas to a larger field with stated confidence in his rapid advancement. Mr John A Burdis of Inman will fill the vacancy and start duties immediately.
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H. G. Lucas
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Bank of
Fort Myers
Fla
McLucas
Fayetteville
John A. Burdis
Inman
Methodist Revival Begins in Fayetteville This Sunday
The Fayetteville Methodist church opens its annual revival Sunday July 22 with Rev. Sullivan from Chipley assisting. Services will be held morning at 11 o clock and evening at 8 o clock daily. The community is urged to attend and support with singing and prayer for blessings on Fayetteville.
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Methodist Church of
Fayetteville
Sullivan of
Chipley
Card of Thanks for Annie Turner
We thank neighbors and friends for help and kindness during the sickness and death of Annie. Grateful also to Dr. Malone and all Atlanta friends. may God bless you and grant a home in heaven. — Mr. and Mrs. Turner and family.
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Annie
Dr. Malone
Atlanta
Mrs. Turner
Middle Georgia Counties Signing Peanuts Rapidly
The Georgia Peanut Growers Cooperative Association reports rapid contract signings beyond its original 25 counties. About 20,000 of 7,500 acres contracted statewide lie outside the initial territory, with many counties like Webster Wilcox Lowndes Lanier Pulaski and others signing over half their acreage. Washington Walton Monroe and Henry are focal points for upcoming drives as permanent officers are elected in Albany with Colonel Robert E. L. Spence named president.
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Albany
Georgia Peanut Growers Co- Operative Association
Webster
Wilcox Lowndes
Lanier
Pulaski
Bleckley
Laurens
Wilkinson
Baldwin
Putnam
Jasper
Morgan
Greene
Walton
Clarke
Madison
Oglethorpe
Wilkes
Burke
Lincoln
Washington
Johnoon
Laurette
Wilcox
Monroe
Henry
Robert E. L. Spence
Middle Georgia
Association
Great Northern S. S. Co. chartered for American merchant fleet
The piece urges support for a new enterprise to revitalize the American Merchant Marine. It notes high trans Atlantic rates despite idle ships and states that the Great Northern S. Co. organized a corporation, chartered by Massachusetts on October 11, 1923.
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Great Northern S. §. Co
Massachusetts
Bill to Consolidate Tax Receiver-Collector
Georgia legislature considers a bill to merge Tax Collector and Tax Receiver into one office. The paper supports the move, citing potential savings to taxpayers and counties, including Henry County saving over two thousand dollars annually.
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Georgia
Henry County
Railroads Painting Up in National Paint Up Campaign
The Southern Railroad coats its depot in yellow for summer, arguing that paint is a cheap long term investment. Officials say paint preserves property and lowers upkeep costs, urging communities to paint outhouses barns and homes to improve appearance and value.
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Southern Railroad
Boston Steamship Line Aims for People Owned Ships
A envisioned Boston to European routes line would be worker controlled, affordable for common people, and profitable enough to expand. It seeks to serve the public, boost American shipping, and bring trade to Boston, despite Ship Subsidy set backs and industry opposition. Ads promise definite sailings soon.
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Boston
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