12 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1928
Page
1
A Thomasville column reviews the Democratic primary issue of bolting for the national ticket, notes past Southern voting patterns, and argues for party loyalty while acknowledging local road-paving plans. It discusses Thomas county’s ten year development program and state highway priorities toward Florida, deeming local cooperation essential.
The Florida Morning Star notes the near completion of a paved link from the Florida state line to Thomasville Georgia and urges a broader Georgia paving plan. It highlights importance for Moultrie and surrounding counties to join in a conference to fund and advance the main highway project. Thomasville water is praised for purity and healthfulness with limited softening options due to cost.
A series of self proclaimed campaigns for Thomas County offices appeared. William M. Jones aims for re election as Ordinary on July 18 1928. Robert S. Burch seeks the Ordinary seat under Democratic Primary rules. Gordon E. Davis announces re election for Sheriff promising fair impartial duty. Charles E. Mason runs for Sheriff in the Democratic Primary. Plindy R. Braswell running as White Voter candidate for Sheriff notes city police service record and pledges fair duties if elected.
A series of 1928 notices announce candidacies for Thomas County Sheriff Tax Receiver and related posts. G G Hancock Arthur T Chastain Boyd Hancock Guerry B Isler pledge impartial service and earnest attention to duties, subject to the Democratic white primary on July 18.
Dr. K A Mayer of Lower Peach Tree reportedly caught a wild turkey hen with his hands after a fence confused the bird. A L Gill of Belamy described catching a gobbler in Grove Hill without a fence, aided by Woods rider Patterson who found an exhausted gobbler on the Allison Preserve and captured it easily.
Mansa Linginga Wuvely announces candidacy for the Office of Solicitor of the City Court of Thomasville under the Democratic Primary rules. He asks for support and influence and pledges faithful, impartial, efficient duties if elected by voters.
D Roy Hay files to run for Solicitor General of the City Court of Thomasville subject to the Democratic primary. He pledges faithful and impartial duty if elected and asks for voters support and influence in the contest.
G B Hicks announces his bid for County Commissioner from the Metcalfe Boston District after support from friends across the county. He asks citizens for votes and pledges faithful service and defense of county interests if elected.
A Barwick Pavo Ways District candidate for County Commissioner announces candidacy for the July 18 primary. He cites eighteen years in Barwick and service as Bank of Barwick cashier, asking voters to consider his business and civic record and support.
The friends of F L Bradshaw announce his candidacy for reelection as County Commissioner for the Boston Metcalfe District, subject to the upcoming primary.
The message from R. W. McMillan seeks support in the Ochlocknee District for County Commissioner. He pledges economical administration and fair treatment of county interests, asking for the county’s votes and promising clean conduct and responsive service.
A series of notices from Owen A. Thomas Fred S Norton and J F Parker announce their candidacies for Thomas County Tax Receiver and Clerk of Superior Court in the upcoming primary. Norton pledges faithful courteous service Parker cites disability and clerical work needs, while Singletary seeks re election promising to perform duties to the best of ability.
Numerous notices announce candidacies for County Commissioner across districts Barwick Patten Pavo Ochlocknee and Metcalfe Boston Thomasville and the Seventh Senatorial District. Public figures like W B Watkins Jr J Frank Pittman and Wm Platt seek Democratic Primary votes and support in Thomas County and surrounding districts.
A 1928 Democratic primary candidate for Solicitor of the City Court of Thomasville asks voters for support. He pledges to discharge duties to the best of his ability and invites investigation of his fitness as a man and lawyer.
Public notice announces Theodore Titus as a candidate for State Senator from the Seventh District serving Thomas, Brooks and Grady counties. He states no formal platform, offers thanks for counsel, and asks voters to consider him worthy to discharge the duties of the office. He signs as Theodore Titus.
Representative Thomas Davis announces candidacy to succeed himself in the Georgia House of Representatives. He cites his record as a sufficient advertisement and pledges to discuss it with voters, thanking supporters for past confidence and requesting continued backing.
W B Cochran announces candidacy for Representative from Thomas County in Georgia to be decided in the White Primary. He urges votes for September 12 and promotes fair economical government with support for referendum on local laws and government by the people.
J Gorham Garrison announces candidacy for the regular term as County School Superintendent in Thomas County. He acknowledges election by the County Board of Education for the unexpired term of the late C H Rice and pledges to continue service to local schools under the Democratic Primary rules.
After 25 years in county school work Nichols seeks Democratic Primary support for County School Superintendent on July 18. He emphasizes broad experience in supervision and teaching and asks for an investigation of his record and your backing if merited.
A coroner candidate J D Cooper seeks re election in the Democratic primary on July 18 promising faithful and economical service. Tax Collector candidate Co M Heeth asks support in the July 18 primary promising diligent duties and best services to the county voters.
A candidate pledges diligent service and aims to establish an Endowment fund for needy boys and girls if elected. The notice also includes a Solicitor General bid for the Southern Circuit by James L. Dowling, citing 18 years of law practice in Moultrie and asking for public support.
Quebec reports police will guard the Bremen trans Atlantic plane on Greenly Island after souvenir hunters stripped parts. Mechanic Thibault of Trans Continental Airways requested protection citing threats of violence. Owner Baron Von Huenefeld plans to send a ship for the plane this summer.
Washington reports cotton seed crushed during the eleventh month period from August 1 to June 30.
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