Butts County Red Cross drive raises 1766.21 in one day
Butts County on Tuesday gathered 1766.21 toward the 2000 quota for the Red Cross War Relief. Pepperton led with 230.95, Jackson totals reached 948.80 across city and district, and plan continues with follow up calls and district drives including a Sunday rally by colored citizens. Flovilla Indian Springs and other districts will report later as workers pursue overage.
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Bankston Enters Race For County Commissioner
Well known Jenkinsburg businessman W. J. Bankston announced his run for County Commissioner Tuesday after days of consideration. He has served the Jenkinsburg community in multiple roles and presides over the local board of education. He vows a faithful administration if elected.
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Third Liberty Bond Surpasses Target With 39 Percent Oversubscription
Washington May 17 The third Liberty Loan total reached 4 170 019 650 dollars, oversubscribing the three billion minimum by 39 percent with about 17 million subscribers. All districts exceeded quotas. Minneapolis hit 172 percent and New York 124 percent. Atlanta raised 136 653 350 dollars at 151 percent. Secretary McAdoo called it the most successful loan in U S history, praising the American public for full allotment and strong patriotism.
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Farmers Confident of Final Victory
Atlanta May 23 Returning from Washington the Georgia Farmers convention delegation reports success in opposing congressional action fixing cotton prices and in supporting the Georgia farmer through the Cotton States Official Advisory Marketing Board. The statement notes conferences with E A Calvin and that the marketing board maintains a Washington office for statistics.
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Strong address by Brittain closes Jackson public schools
State superintendent M. L. Brittain gave a strong address on education as Jackson public schools concluded the spring term with promotion cards, class day exercises, and diploma ceremonies. The senior class included Doris Kinard, Laura Kate McMichael, Emma Allen, Larue Barnes, Mildred Wilson, Kate Lyons, Miriam Sams, Hazel Bankston, Mary Moore, Annadawn Watson, Elizabeth Bell, Bertha Lemon, Tommie Kate Hollifield, Anna Rosa Wright, Sarah Beauchamp, Gladys Andrews, Laura Allen, Winifred O Neal, Anderson Pittman, Joseph Buchanan, Fielder Jones, Lewis Moore, J. R. Carmichael, Marion Thomas, Pliny Weaver, Fred Maddox, Sidney Jackson, and Louie Thompson.
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Hazel Bankston
Mary Moore
Annadawn Watson
Elizabeth Bell
Bertha Lemon
Tommie Kate Holifield
Aerial mail service becomes fact in United States
Washington reports the first aerial mail flight carried from New York and Philadelphia to Washington with army aviators. A flight to Philadelphia diverted to Waldorf Maryland due to a broken propeller. The inaugural mail batch includes a circular from Rear Admiral Berry to Aerial League members. Rate is 24 cents.
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Red Cross Volunteers Aid Battlefront Relief Efforts
In zones of intense conflict the Red Cross delivers aid to the wounded and distressed, with relief efforts relying on generous public support to extend care to those in misery and danger.
June Fifth Registration Day for Men 21 and Over
Men turning 21 since last June 5 must register on June 5 1918 under the new conscription act. About 700000 young Americans are expected to qualify for service and 9 to 10 million registered previously. In Butts County expected about 100 new registrants. Judge J H Ham, chairman, received a telegram from Major Joel Mallet urging wide publicity and readiness by May 25.
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Knights Templar Elect Officers at Savannah Meeting
Fred W. Clarke of Savannah was elected grand commander for the next year at the Knights Templar Grand Commandery of Georgia in Savannah. Atlanta chosen as next meeting site. Finance reports show assets of 24000 with 5000 in Liberty Bonds. 1000 to Masonic home in Macon and 500 to Scottish Rite home for crippled children in Atlanta. Officers elected include E K Farmer Fitzgerald grand deputy, A C Atkins Cordele grand generalissimo, J C Watts Rome grand captain general, and others.
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M. A. Weir
Chas. S. Wood
H. S. Jones
Millidgeville
Perry L. Blackshear
Red Cross Appeal Emphasizes Spirit Over Amount
The message urges readers to donate to the Red Cross, valuing the spirit of giving more than the size of the contribution. It asks for support from all readers, noting appreciation for any level of generosity.
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Saturday Deadline Set for Paying Primary Fees
Five candidates had announced for county commissioner and representative races with Saturday May 25 named as the last day to pay fees for the June 4 primary. Assessments are 75 dollars for county commissioner and 50 dollars for representative. funds remaining after expenses will be refunded pro rata to contestants.
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W. J. Bankston
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C. A. Towles
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Dr. Mays
Butts County Furnished No Men in Latest Calls
Butts County was not required to furnish any men under the May calls of 20, 24, and 29. Several counties have already supplied their full quota from class 1, while others have not, with plans to even percentages requiring some counties to provide a majority of men under the three May calls. Official details of the next call have not been announced.
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Local bills announced by Dr. Mays from Butts County
Dr. R. W. Mays of Butts County publishes notice he will introduce two local bills in the upcoming legislature session. One would abolish the 1910 county commissioner office and the other would create a three member county board. Citizens of the county are expected to follow the measures with interest.
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Hospital Facilities Data Collected by Council of Defense
A central information bureau now compiles and indexes U S hospital facilities under war conditions. Data cover over 1 000 active hospitals and nearly 8 000 other institutions including sanatoria infirmaries homes and dispensaries with monthly updates planned.
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