Bond Election Evokes Interest in Jackson School Improvement
Plans by architect P. E. Dennis for the Jackson public school upgrade draw broad support for a May 10 bond election. Residents view the present building as improvable to meet sanitary, ventilated, and lighted standards, with a new structure deferred due to funding. The book for voter registration runs through May 6, and an active campaign is expected led by the Board of Education with city officials and women's groups.
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Jackson Public School
P. E. Dennis
Macon
Jackson
J. A. McMichael
Board of Education
Crisp opposes bonus for Negro soldiers in Georgia
Congressman Charles Crisp declares support for veteran housing and training but opposes a cash bonus for Negro ex servicemen. He argues their army pay and rations justify no extra reward and warns a $300 to $500 payment could halt farm labor in Georgia. He cites tax funded benefits and bond worries. Senator Harris remains noncommittal as Legion members seek a stance.
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Americus
Chas. R. Crisp
John G. Holst
American Legion
Holst
John D. Mathis
Legion
Hoke Smith
William J. Harris
Crisp
Congressman Crisp
United States
Representative Crisp
Georgia
Harris
Legion Post
Country Bankers to Meet in Macon May 18-20
The fourth annual convention of the Country Bankers Association of Georgia will be held in Macon on May 18 19 and 20. The clearance order of the Federal Reserve Bank now being litigated will be the chief topic of discussion at the Macon meeting.
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Country Bankers Association of Georgia
Macon
Federal Reserve Bank
Questionnairre sent out on newsprint supply
The Georgia Press Association approved a plan to secure limited newsprint from dailies to prevent suspensions. Royal Daniel of Quitman was named special agent to survey papers and mills. A questionnaire seeks on hand stock and needed quantities for the year. The situation is critical as no newsprint is purchasable on the open market.
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Georgia Press Association
Atlanta
Royal Daniel of
Quitman
Daniel
Col Lane to Deliver Memorial Day Address in Jackson
Col. Lane of Macon a World War veteran and noted attorney will give the Memorial Day address in Jackson. The Larkin Watson chapter U DC will run the exercises at the school house with a basket dinner for Confederate veterans their spouses ministers and relatives. The parade forms on the court house lawn the graves at Jackson cemetery will be decorated with flowers. Memorial Days events set for Saturday April 24.
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McKibben Lane
Macon
Jackson
Col. Lane
Larkin Watson
Daughters of the Confederacy
Court House
Jackson Cemetery
Progress-Argus
Butts County Sunday School Convention Set for April 15 16
The annual convention of the Butts County Sunday School Association will be held at Towaliga church Thursday and Friday this week. Opening session Thursday afternoon and closing meeting Friday afternoon. President J Matt McMichael arranged a strong program with Mrs Flora Davis and Mr P E Green of the state association present. Dinner A served Friday on the ground. Full attendance urged from all county Sunday schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butts County Sunday School Association
Towaliga Church
J. Matt McMichael
Flora Davis
P. E. Green
Atlanta
Revenue officers raid moonshine operations in county
Revenue agents and county officers conducted multiple raids on moonshiners over several days. Arrests included Robert Ogletree and William Hansford at a Central Georgia Power pond zeroing in on a still. Other detainees faced liquor possession and stilling charges with bonds posted in Macon.
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Robert Ogletree
William Hansford
Central Georgia Power Co
Lavender
Thornton
Asbury
Dickson
Harri
Whatley
Cleveland Barnes
Will Thurman
Wash Cocaran
Cephas Moore
Lewis Andrews
George Pearson
Flovilla
Ogletree
Barnes
Hansford
Macon
Senate Finance Committee Backs Newsprint Duty Exemption Rise
Washington senate finance committee favorably reported a bill to raise the newsprint import duty exemption from 5 to 8 cents a pound. The panel also authorized a report on the measure. The house anti dumping bill was fully rewritten by the committee.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Primary slated for Tuesday in Butts county and state race
Plans firm for the presidential primary and Butts county primary to be held Tuesday April 20. Three presidential ballots and two each for state senator representative and coroner. Local candidates include J. H. Mills C. L. Redman W. E. Watkins J Lyons C G Britt J A Burford. Polls open 8 a m to 4 p m sun time. Results likely known Tuesday night with consolidation on April 21.
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Butts County
A. Mitchell Palmer
Hoke Smith
Thomas E. Watson
J. H. Mills
C. L. Redman
W. E. Watkins
J. Lyons
Messrs
C. G. Britt
J. A. Burford
J. L. Lyons
Col
J. J. Flynt
Judge Flynt
Court House
Georgia peach crop not hurt by cold
Georgia peach growers report minimal damage from the recent freeze. The Georgia Fruit Exchange says 90 percent of Missouri, Arkansas and Texas crops were killed, with Utah and Colorado crop losses around 50 percent, while Georgia’s belt shows negligible damage and overall excellent condition.
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Georgia
Georgia Fruit Exchange
Missouri
Arkansas
Texas
Colorado
Utah
E. W. Wiliams
G. S. Kelch
American Refrigerating Transit Company
Salt Lake City
Kelch
Mr. Williams
Cornelia
Attorney General Walker Visits Jackson in Governor Campaign
Hon Clifford Walker, state attorney general, visited Jackson on a campaign swing for governor. He conferred with voters and planned another county visit. Walker resigned effective April 30 to devote full time to his gubernatorial bid, opposed by John N. Holder of Jefferson.
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Clifford Walker
Sare
Jackson
Walker
John N. Holder
Jefferson
Workman Faces Uncertain Job Future Says Reporter
A reflection on workers who approach tasks with uncertain confidence, fearing eventual job loss as they navigate the daily grind and the prospect of unemployment.
Cash Subscription Plan Will Prevail
Owing to a newsprint shortage The Progress Argus stops all subscriptions not paid cash in advance. Past due statements are mailed and those who do not pay within one week after receipt will not receive another issue. Most subscriptions are paid ahead. Pay up now as newsprint is scarce and the paper cannot be sent on credit.
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Progress-Argus
Georgia Cotton Bank published a prospectus to fund farmers
The Georgia Cotton Bank and Trust Corporation issued a booklet detailing its plan to finance farmers and market cotton. It notes over 700000 dollars subscribed toward capital stock and lists endorsements from leading farmers, bankers, and warehousemen in Georgia.
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Georgia Cotton Bank and Trust Corporaton
Hugh M. Dorsey
Georgia
J. S. Wannamaker
American Cotton Association
M. B. Wellborn
Federal Reserve Bank
Atlanta
Joseph A. McCord
W. W. Banks
Citizens & Southern Bank
Chas, B. Lewis
Fourth National Bank
Macon
Robi. F. Maddox
Atlanta National Bank
Rhodes Browne
National Bank of Columbus
J. K. Ottley
A. W. Garrett
First National Bank of Dublin
Dorsey
J. W. LeCraw
State Capitol
Texas Plans Larger Cotton Crop Amid Weather Delays
Dallas based cotton exporter M. H. Wolfe says Texas will plant about 12,000,000 acres of cotton this year, roughly ten percent more than last season. Wet autumn halted wheat and oats, and the late spring is expected to limit corn acreage as cotton remains the heavy crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
M. H. Wolfe
Wolfe
May organize overall club in Jackson as protest
Many cities plan overall clubs to protest high clothing costs. The movement began in Tampa and spread nationwide with Birmingham reporting over 3,000 members. The aim is to cut living costs for new clothing and has met strong local support.
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Jackson
Tampa
Fla
Birmingham
Ala
Farm work in Georgia delayed report notes hogs as stable revenue
The April crop report from the Cooperative Crop Reporting Service for Georgia says hogs remain a reliable revenue source and are expanding among large and small farmers. Packing houses spur swine production while scarcity of labor and high prices push tenants and renters to farm more, aided by new labor saving machinery.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Coperative Crop Reporting Service
Washich
U. S
Forest Service Warns of Looming Paper Shortage Across Nation
Washington reports that within 17 to 18 years spruce, hemlock and fir supplies will be exhausted in New England, New York, Lake States, and other regions if current cutting continues. Only Alaska, Washington, Oregon and California show no immediate danger. Canada operates about 90 mills producing roughly 2,100 tons daily.
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Washington
East
New England
New York
Lake States
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
Alaska
Oregon
California
Forest Service
States Department of Agriculture
United States
Canada
Georgia Veterans Meet in Dublin for Confederate Reunion
The Georgia Division United Confederate Veterans will hold its annual reunion in Dublin on May 12 and 13 with an expected 400 to 500 attendees. Col. J. A. Thomas will soon name the sponsor and maids for the event, with further details to be announced. Camp Barnett will elect its delegates at the Memorial Day meeting in Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Division United Confederate Veterans
Dublin
Col
J. A. Thomas
Camp Barnett
Illiteracy Campaign Shows Encouraging Results in Butts County
The illiteracy drive in Butts County reports 115 enrollments with 105 learning to read and write. Five classes have been organized, largest class 54 students, ages 16 to 75. Enrollment officers say the effort will continue and expand to new areas of the county.
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Butts County
C. A. Butner
State
Butty County
Jackson Aldermen Attend Atlanta Hearing on Power Rates
A Jackson committee led by Aldermen Mallet Settle and Kimbell joined City Attorney J T Moore and W L A Lind sey to attend a railroad commission hearing in Atlanta. Central Georgia Power Co sought a 28 percent rate increase, with officials from several nearby towns present.
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Jackson
Mallet
Settle and
Kimbell
J. T. Moore
A. B. Lindsey
Water and Light Department
Atlanta
Railroad Commission
Central Georgia Power Co
Power Company
Prominent Grower Exhibits New Long Staple Cotton
Mr. W. J. Bunn displayed a new long staple cotton at The Promos Stat office on Tuesday. The fibre is fine, with the staple nearly green in color, and Mr. Bunn plans to continue experiments with this cotton.
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W. J. Bunn
Promos Stat Office
Mr. Bunn
Mrs. Drew Washington Passes Away Near Jackson
Mrs. Drew Washington wife of W W Washington died at her home near Jackson Saturday morning after a long illness. 65 years old and a Towaliga church member she was highly regarded by a wide circle of friends. She leaves her husband and several sons and daughters. Funeral services were held at Towaliga church Sunday at 11 o'clock with many relatives in attendance.
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Drew Washington
W. W. Washington
Jackson
Towaliga Church
Red Cross Degree Conferred at Noonkas Alexius No 22
The Red Cross degree was conferred on Mr. L. P. McKibben at Noonkas Alexius Commandery No. 22, Knights Templar, Friday night. The temple degree will be conferred at the next convocation.
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Red Cross
L. P. McKibben
Alexius Commandery No
Knights Templar
Order of the Temple
Odd Hen Egg Exhibited Stirs Interest At Office
A hen egg resembling a gourd was shown by Mr Baxter Watkins at this office. The strange fruit drew interest though its meaning remains unclear. Officials hope it signals better weather ahead.
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Baxter Watkins
Canada Supply Role Noted in U S Wood and Pulp
A fragment notes that Canada provides about one third of the United States wood and pulp supplies, highlighting the reliance on Canadian sources for key materials.
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United States
Canada
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