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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1932
Page
5
The Savannah News discusses nuisance tax measures and campaigns in Georgia. It notes candidates, Roosevelt, Walker, and Hughes alike, plus local graduates and social issues, with remarks on conventions, platforms, and cotton suit fashion for a Chicago gathering.
The Thomas County primary on June 15 will choose four-year officers amid debate over salaries and tax relief. The Tax Payers League pushes salary reductions and broader fee reforms to cut county costs, while bankers and small banks seek safer finance methods amid current economic strains. Questions arise about who will be the next governor and local leadership.
Southern bankers and businessmen plan a concerted effort to finance business and agriculture amid liquidity pressures. Banks fear deposits and bank liquidations, while communities worry as defunct banks threaten broader financial stability and the potential cascade effects on local economies.
A series of candidates including A. Corr, Gordon E. Davis, Homer F. Glenn, Herbert H. Rehberg, and F. L. Bradshaw declare for sheriff of Thomas County. They pledge impartial, economical administration, experience as deputy, and support for a salary-driven, businesslike office. Primary set June 15, 1932.
The Thomasville weather report notes partly cloudy skies with local showers tonight and Tuesday. Observations show 8 pm readings, with rainfall over an inch at several stations and widespread unsettled conditions expected in the next two days.
Sere oe eae org reporting on a county school superintendent candidate, detailing the nomination process and expected duties. The brief notes the governing board’s schedule for interviews and potential appointment, highlighting community input and timelines.
The statement announces Frank Forester as a candidate for Solicitor of the City Court of Thomasville, running in the Democratic primary. He pledges strict economy in duty and asks for votes and influence from White Voters of Thomas County.
A set of statements from Thomas County voters announcing candidacies for Ordinary in the Democratic primary. Wm M Jones seeks re election denying anti candidacy claims and urging support. R Burch endorses Tax League positions on tax rates and salary reform to start on taking office. Another candidate pledges commitment to govern prudently if elected.
Edwin H. Dyke seeks the Coroner seat in Thomas County stating commitment to duties and urging votes on June 15. C C M Heeth seeks re election as Tax Collector noting term served and asking for public support on June 15.
A page of political announcements seeks Democratic primary voters' support in Thomas County for re election bids and candidacies. J Fred Singletary for Clerk Superior Court John Dixon for Tax Receiver Guerry B Isler for Tax Receiver J D Atkinson for Tax Receiver H J MacIntyre for City Court Judge and other statements discuss court cost comparisons and potential reforms.
Eureka California reports a powerful quake causing fatal injuries to Mrs. Walter McCutcheon and injuries to her husband and daughter Louise. Water mains broke flooding basements. telephones disrupted. chimneys toppled and windows shattered. Old residents compare it to the 1906 San Francisco disaster.
A candidate for Thomas County tax collector in June 16 elections submits his bid. He supports Grand Jury recommendations to fix the office on a salary and pledges fair, loyal service to all county residents.
J D Cooper and Lonnie Barwick announce candidacy for Thomas County coroner in the upcoming Democratic primary. Both pledge faithful service and ask for support at the June 15 election.
The friends of W L Watkins announce his candidacy for County Commissioner from the Boston Montcalfa District, subject to the action of the forthcoming Democratic white primary.
The candidate requests support for re election to the office of County Commissioner in the Burwick-Pavo-Ways district under the Democratic primary rules. He pledges to continue serving the county to the best of his ability and asks for votes and support. Prior to WHON WOW. HARDY.
A slate of candidates announces for county commission in Thomas County. Berry C. Johnson vows to serve all county residents in the Vatten-Pave-Barwick district. Geo F. Hicks seeks re election for the Metcalfe-Bosteon district. Frank Pittman runs to represent the Thomasville district pledging economic administration and county welfare.
Thomas Tipton, seeking Democratic primary nomination for Thomas County representative, pledges honest service and support for reducing government expense. He proposes abolishing officer fees in favor of salaries, consolidating Tax Receiver and Tax Collector into a salaried Tax Commissioner, and amending the City Court structure to reduce salaries and juror counts. He supports referenda on local laws and tax safeguards to limit ad valorem taxes while ensuring fair salaries.
W Fred Scott urged Thomas County voters to back referendums on local bills and push for statewide measures to ease tire burdens and high costs. He pledged to discuss proposals with the public as the campaign progresses and to put local budgets to the people for approval.
The speaker vows to back readjustments for economy and efficiency if elected and to cooperate with the Tax Payers League or similar groups. A lifelong Democrat asserts loyalty to the party regardless of nomination and commits to party service.
A brief, cordial note expressing sincere appreciation for past support and asking for continued votes and assistance in the future. The writer signs as Joe Robison, IR.
The Georgia Public Service Commission authorized discontinuance of several local trains across the state. Southern Railway can end trains 44 and 45 Atlanta to Columbus and 9 and 10 Atlanta to Macon if through trains cover part of the locals. Central of Georgia may end trains 3 and 4 Millen to Augusta and convert Macon Athens trains 23 and 14 into mixed trains. Atlanta Birmingham and Coast was denied the right to end trains 13 and 14 Nicholls to Brunswick and to close its Rockingham agency. Collings and Glenville Railroad gains a motor bus line between Reidsville and the new prison farm site.
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