Economy wave hits counties across Georgia slashing salaries
A broad wage cutting trend spreads through Georgia counties as officials reduce salaries and trim staff. Sumter and Jones counties set examples with 10 to 15 percent cuts, while Bulloch County plans broader reductions led by Commissioner R J Kennedy. The movement aims to align expenses with a drop in tax returns and property values.
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Georgia
Sumter County
Jones County
Butts County
Bulloch Times
R. J. Kennedy
Kennedy
Treasury
Peace Resolution Passed In House By Five To One Vote
Washington D C Monday night the House passed the Porter resolution to end the state of war with the Central Powers by a five to one vote. The measure repeals the declaration of war and is a Republican alternative to the Knox resolution. The roll call showed 305 to 61 with 49 Democrats voting with the majority and only one Republican voting no. Leaders had not changed any votes after two days of debate, ending with a gavel crack and relief in the chamber.
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Germany
Washington
D. C
House
United States
Sen
Dte
Georgia General Assembly Opens June 22 in Atlanta
The Georgia general assembly convenes in Atlanta on June 22 for a fifty day session. Key issues include tax equalization reform and the state highway law, with finance and enforcement on the agenda. Governor-elect Hardwick’s stance will influence tax measures and spending controls. Several local figures from Butts County attend the opening.
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General Assembly of Georgia
Atlanta
General Assembly
Thomas W. Hardwick
Georgia
State Highway Department
Stat
Eelct Hardwick
House of Representatives
Cecil Neill
Muscogee County
Howard Ennis
Baldwin County
Harper Hamilton
Floyd County
Senate
Herbert Clay
Marietta
Joe Ben Jackson
Jones County
O. A. Nix
Lawrenceville
L. R. Akin
Brunswick
Butts County
W. E. Watkins
Butt
First Cotton Bloom of Season Reported in June
The first cotton bloom of the 1921 season came June 14 at Jackson. L L O'Kelley reports Broadwell Double Jointed cotton with a good stand and few boll weevils. Bloom dates compare earlier than 1918 1919 and 1920, indicating an early season.
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L. L. O’kelley
Jackson
O’kelley
Meredith Threshed 223 Bushels Oats in 45 Minutes
A record of 223 bushels of oats threshed in 45 minutes by Mr. J. C. Meredith of Spalding county is the best reported so far this season. The fragment notes Epictetus maxim and hints at testing friendships and foes.
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J. C. Meredith
Spalding County
Georgia Press Association to Meet in Washington July 11
The Georgia Press Association will hold a three day session in Washington Georgia starting Monday July 11 with plans led by president J K Simmons. Postmaster General Will Hays will address on postage and related topics while excursions to Savannah and Augusta are planned and hotel accommodations assured.
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Nashville
Georgia Press Association
Washington
J. K. Simmons
Simmons
Georgia
Will Hays
United States
Press Association
Hays
Savannah
Augusta
Upson Citizens Demand Retract Governor Dorsey
A delegation from Upson county led by Dr. A H Black Thomaston J B Hardy editor Thomaston Times Judge E T Well The Rock and Powell Stephens merchant The Rock demanded in person that Governor Dorsey retract in writing his charges of widespread lawlessness in the community tied to the Ed White case. Dorsey promised further investigation if warranted.
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Atlanta
Upson County
A H. Black
Thomaston
J. B. Hardy
Thomaston Times
E. T. Well
the Rock
Powell Stephens
the Rock, Today
Dorsey
Ed White
Searcy
Cemetery Cleanup At Sandy Plains August 6
The Progress Argus announces a cemetery cleanup at Sandy Plains on Saturday August 6. All interested parties are urged to attend and spend the day helping restore the grounds.
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Sandy Plains
Argus
Georgia University Chancellor Barrow Resigns Then Reverses
Chancellor David C. Barrow of the University of Georgia announced resignation to be effective September 1922. After widespread approval and student and faculty support, he withdrew his resignation amid reunion solicitations in Athens.
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David C. Barrow
University of Georgia
Board of Trustees
Ncellor Barrow
Barrow
Athens
Oglethorpe County
Chi Phi Fraternity
Walter B. Hill
University
Chancelor Barrow
Methodist Church
University Sytem
State of Georgia
Six Million U S Families Own Their Homes
Census estimates indicate about six million U S families live in homes owned by their occupants with roughly thirty billion dollars invested in these homes. The figures reflect a national housing shortage driving a buying rush and leaving about seventeen million families renting.
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U. S
Washington, D. C
Census Bureau
United States
Jackson Rifles Prep for Camp at St Simons
Jackson Rifles announce annual encampment at St Simons from July 10 to 25. Major G E Mallet named camp quartermaster preparations begin in July. Unit lists 78 enlisted men and 3 officers, with two promotions Artis Wilson to first lieutenant and Harvard K Smith to second lieutenant. Major Whitaker and Lt Haire visited for inspection.
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Jackson Rifles
St. Simons
Georgia National Guard
G. E. Mallet
Artis Wilson
Kirk Biles
Harvard K. Smith
William McClure
F. A. Whitaker
Lieut. Haire
Macon
Jackson
District Conference Held in Flovilla
The Griffin district annual Methodist conference met in Flovilla on Wednesday and Thursday with delegates from area churches. Bishop Warren A. Candler and Dr. James E. Dickey of Atlanta spoke to attentive audiences. Flovilla hosted dinner on the grounds and a Thursday barbecue, praised as a fine feature. Official delegates from Jackson were Mrs. J. M. Currie, Mrs. A. A. Howell, A. F. Whitney, and S. M. Pope, among many local attendees from Jackson and the county.
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Griffin
Southern Methodist Church
Flovilla
Warren A. Candler
James E. Dickey
Atlanta
Jackson
Education Drive Reaches Local Subscription Total
Announcement by W M Redman, Methodist Educational Campaign director in Jackson, reports the local church has subscribed 3109.60. The drive was extended a week to allow all conferences to meet quotas, with some still incomplete as the $33,000,000 Southern Methodist goal remains. Virginia leads in pledged funds.
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Jackson Church
W. M. Redman
Methodist
Jackson
Southern Methodists
Virginia
Automobile Dealers Plan Summer Convention at Indian Springs
The Georgia Automobile Dealers association will hold its third summer convention at Indian Springs June 17 and 18 with Wigwam Hotel arrangements for entertainment and rates. It marks a key gathering with two business sessions, a Friday banquet, and a Saturday dance in honor of attending ladies.
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Georgia Automobile Dealers Association
Indian Springs
Wigwam
Georgia Dealers
W. ©. Denny
Athens
Wigwam Orchestra
Volney Williams
Waycross
A. G. Prosperi
Atlanta
G. M. Jones
Augusta
A. L. Bell Isle
Leonard Bowen
Tifton
Warren Roberts
Macon
J. A. Brigham
Miller Kaminsky
Savannah
R. C. Dunlap
Olin M. Stanton
W. T. Waters
Sunday School Picnic Enjoyed at Davis Lake Locust Grove
The First Baptist Church Sunday School held its annual picnic Friday at Davis Lake near Locust Grove. About 150 members attended across all departments. Boating swimming and a noon picnic of fried chicken cakes pies and lemonade marked the wholesome day without incidents. Davis Lake recently improved promises to become a popular outing center.
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First Baptist Church
Davis’ Lake
Locust Grove
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Jackson District
Epictetus
State Association
Tyree
UPSON
Bishop Candler
DR. Dickey
Ence
Indian Spring
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