Meigs Ga Personal Notices Tour and Visitors
Meigs Ga June 17 readers note a long column of local visitors and callers. Dorothy Beggs from Madison Fla visits grandparents Mr and Mrs J T Golding while many locals travel to Thomasville Pelham and Camilla for shopping and social events.
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Meigs
Dorothy Beggs
Madison
Fla
J. T. Golding
H. AT Davis
Thomasvill
Perey Davis
Camilli
Merces
AL Miller
Williford
Williford Af Ciomdie Woe Meies Visitor This Week, Misses Naathine
Mirian Brightwell
Vir
Noot Brightwell
Phonvasville
Jane Tbth
Mar Pipa
Ding Gaedah Dap le
Te Meigs Schoodl
Miasen
Vinner
Oninetieanis
Wood
Vielbes
Iethel Mba
Ellie
Markey
Cuandia
Sundiey Oadterioonm
Lidia
Mollie Christie
Thomasville
Charlie
Henry Christie
Hattie Bell Virres
Pelham
Hammond Braswell
W. D. Carter
Clyde W. Suse
Eamieo Cook
J. Christie
Roy Ho
Meretta
Zelda
Jimmy Willis
Pahwer
Mee
KL. Cozart
Thomieville
J. Carter
Jerry Tavis
J. HL Pilcher
Moultrie
Commedb
Athimne
Meiga
Alton Willis
Zeke Vick
Mmory Suber
Mironasville
Mroo
Dural Briges
Laby
Americus
Orbat-Town
Oth Meigs
Velma Rigsby
Camila
Charlie Dobson
Marth Worsham
Frank Spence
Mae Whiddon
Bobo Whiddon
Archbotl Memorial Hospital
Meies
Mrs Hammond Braswell Honored by Shower in Meigs Georgia
A society note from Meigs Georgia describes a bridal shower for Mrs Hammond Braswell hosted by Mrs Otto Carter and local church women. Guests signed a bridal book, admired gifts, and enjoyed punch, tea, and small pastries in a room adorned with spring flowers.
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Hammond Braswell
Meigs
Hammond
Otto Carter
Ma Braswell
Mes de Gare
Otto Carte
H. Braswell
James M. Simpson
Turan
Wisses Nace. V
Charlotte Smith
Braswell
Cairo Police and Emergency Contacts List
An emergency contact guide lists key numbers for Cairo services including police fire department light plant hospital sheriff post office city hill and others with the numbers 18 or 29. It serves as a quick reference for residents to reach essential city services.
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City Hill
Disagreement Over Plan to Liberalize Bank Loans to Business
Washington officials clash over liberalizing bank lending. Federal Reserve head Marviner S. Eccles argues looser exam standards boost credit to business, while Treasury FDIC and state bank supervisors call for cautious liberalization to protect deposits.
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Washington
Marviner S. Eccles
Federal Reserve Board
Senator Vandenhorp
R-Michy
Treasury
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Eccles
EcSles
Comptrollerra
the Currency
National Bank Examining Agency
the Treasury
Fdic Laumb
National
Association of State Bank Supervisors
Roosevelt
Federal Reserve
Morgenthau
The
Treasury-Fdic
Solon Wins Contested Seat and Receives Full Session Pay
Representative Roy of New Hampshire confirmed he earned 2 855 50 a day for seven days served this session after contesting the election of Arthur B Jenks. He was seated June 9 and described the experience as very nice with a French accent. He was paid for the entire term.
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Washington
Roy
Arthur B. Jenks
Iis
Embroidered design outfits dazzle guests at pink reception
Attendees wore satin pink ensembles with silver accents while the program featured Anatah Carter and Virginia Carter among performers. Louvenia Davis and Elaine Carter presented pieces as Jances Spence aided on piano, amid a crowd of local and out of town guests listed in attendance.
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Kiack
Anatah Carter
Aoscag
Virginia Carter
Louvenia Davis
Elaine Carter
Jances Spence
Pallatine
Frances Spence
Sarah Barswell
Pia Duren
Rosa Carter
Celeste Lipton
Grace Hollingsworth
Daisy Yendelinson
Joyce Callier
Ernesine Wheeler
Mesdames Connire Will
Jim Felker
Tom
Hugh L. McDonald
Jacksonville
Fla
Ater
Candidates Ball to Be Staged at Cairo June 28
Cairo Georgia announces a candidates ball at the American Legion Home on Tuesday June 28. State and county office hopefuls invited. those unable to attend may submit a two minute platform. Master of Ceremonies will be J M Hughes and Jett A Pope. An old time square dance and five cent lemonade featured. invitations sent to national party leaders Farley and John Hamilton. tary Legion Post sponsors with Angus Edwards and Eric Willis directing.
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Cairo
Jaume
the American Legion
JM. Hughes
Thomasville
Crough
Farley
John Hamilton
Taro Legion Post
Angus Edwards
Erih Willis
Gasque of South Carolina Dies in Washington at 65
Congressman Al lard H. Gasque Democrat from Florence South Carolina died in Walter Reed Hospital soon after the 73rd Congress adjourned He was 65 and had chaired the House pensions committee He had been a teacher and educator in Florence County for two decades and helped draft veterans pension bills His widow and four children survive.
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Washington
Allard H. Gasque
Florence
S. C
Walter Reed Hospital
House Pensions Committee
Gasque
Congress
University of South Carolina
Florence County
State Teachers Association
McCall Taken to Prison as Family Fights for Life
Franklin Pierce McCall, 21, was moved from the county jail to the state prison at Rusford at 3:15 am. His family began a clemency push as his murder trial looms after he pleaded guilty to kidnapping Jimmy Cash. State Attorney Worley warned clemency would trigger immediate murder trial. Governor Cone to set the execution date.
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Miami
Fla
Franklin Pierce McCall
Ruiford
Jimmy Cash
G. A. Worley
McCall
C. A. Arriett
State Pardon Board
Cone
Schmeling Busy With Road Work At Training Camp
German heavyweight contender Max Schmeling rested on a training day in Speculator New York. He took a ten mile road run and did three broadcasts one national one to England and one to Germany. He planned more rest before final prep for the Wednesday night title bout.
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N.Y
Max Schmeling
Joe Louis
England
Germany
New Coal Deposits Spark Jobs for 1000 men and boys
Discovery of two rich coal seams here promises twenty years of work for 1,000 workers including men and boys, boosting industry and local economy.
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Beamish, Eng
Man convicted of rape dies in the chair in Georgia
Levy Rozier a 36 year old Bacon county farmer was executed in the electric chair at Reidsville Georgia the first white man hanged since the chair was moved to Tattnall prison from Milledgeville Rozier claimed he had not had a fair trial and declined further comment His wife visited him briefly after the sentence and his execution followed a conviction for assaulting a 1 year old white girl in Waycross in February 1937 and a separate assault in Laurens county on an eight year old negro girl near Montrose both cases involved insanity pleas
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Reidsville
Levy Rozier
Bacon County
Georgia
Milledgeville
Rozier
Ware County
Waycross
M. D. Dickinson
Georgia Supreme Court
E. D. Rivers
Pardon Board
Rivers
Dickinsor
Laurens County
Montrose
Georgia Delegation Remains in Washington After Adjournment
Eleven members of Georgia’s congressional delegation stayed in Washington to clear desks of departmental matters after adjournment. The twelfth member Tarver of Dalton left for home. Roosevelt signed a 1939 Agriculture Department appropriation of 1.089 billion dollars with 500 million for farm relief and four month crop control, plus funds for cotton payments, weather stations, and national forest land acquisition.
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Washington
Georgia
Congress
Tarver
Dalton
George
Vienna
Russell
Cox
Camilla
Owen
Griffin
Roosevelt
Agriculture Department
Weather Bureau
Solons End Session and Prepare for Homecoming
The article notes the U S Senate adjourned as President lingered for his son John’s wedding in Nahant with VP Garner heading home to Texas. A defunding clash blocked shelter belt funding while Norris’ amendment failed. Senate decried civilian bombings as the relief bill moved to enactment.
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Nahant
Mass
John
Garner
Uvalde
Tex
Minton
Senate
Norris
Ind-Neb
McGill Named Executive Editor of Constitution
Atlanta announces Ralph McGill, long time sports editor, named executive editor succeeding Francia Clarke. Ralvah T. Jones becomes associate editor on editorial page and Jack Troy rises to sports editor. Major Howell announces changes as McGill gains control of news sports and society departments.
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Atlanta
Ralph McGill
Atlanta Constitution
Francia W. Clarke
Ralvah T. Jones
The
Constitution
Jack Troy
McGill
Clark Howell
Thomasville
Congress Sets New Appropriation Record in 1937 Session
Congress battles over reorganization and court legislation paint a tense picture as anti administration Democrats ally with Republicans. Tax revision yields limited gains with Roosevelt pressing for broader reform. A long anti lynching filibuster by southern senators, led by Eldlender, sets a new record despite the era’s landslide majorities.
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Supreme Court
Burke
D.nep
Wheeler
D. -Mont
Congress
Capitol
Roosevelt
Tennessee Valley Authority
Eldlender
D.-La
End of the 11th Congress Marks Record Peace Time Session
The final days of the session earned it the nickname the twelve billion congress for its peace time spending. This session yielded the largest Democratic majority in history and its splits threaten the November elections and the 1939 session as leaders warn of a close to the five year term.
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Capitol Hill
New York Stocks End Mixed After Brief Rally Fades
New York stocks weakened after an initial rally, lenders showing declines and a crawl in trading thereafter. Transfers totaled about 350000 shares as investors soured on commitments, while various market indicators remained cautious in the June 17 session.
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New York
Patceine Steibacks
Chicago cash grain values June 17
Chicago cash grain markets report prices for wheat corn oats rye soybeans and barley. No. 5 feed wheat 73 cents, corn No 1 mixed 59 cents, No 2 white 29.16 cents, soybeans No 2 yellow 87 cents, barley feed 35.52 cents.
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Chicago
New Orleans Cotton Prices Edge Up as Futures Climb
Cotton prices in New Orleans rose slightly on June 17 amid trade demand and short covering. July through March futures posted gains of 3 to 4 points at mid-session, then closed steady with small net declines. Chicago butter and eggs reports show steady butter values and stable egg prices with standard and storage packed categories unchanged.
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New York
New Orleans
Shorts
Dee
Chicago
New York Sugar Markets Show Mixed Futures Activity
Raw sugar stays at 2.70 spot with no sales while July No. 4 positions rise after 231 notices. July climbs to 2 points net higher as active covering and late sales occur, while No. 3 softens on liquidation and hedge selling. Refined sugar unmoved at 4.50. Cottonseed oil in New Orleans closes steady with listed quotes for July through January.
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New York
Catte
Tlimas
NEW York Sugar
Turpentine and Rosin Market Figures Reported
In Savannah on June 17 a turpentine firm shows 22 percent sales, 13 receipts, 12 shipments, and stock 36 007. A rosin firm reports sales 221, receipts 1 601, shipments 209, stock 142 745. Prices quoted include B to K at 3.45 4.45, with WG 5.55 and WW X 6.25.
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Savannah
Cottonseed Oil Futures Climb Slightly in New York
Bleachable New York cottonseed oil futures closed 2 to 3 higher with sales of 155 contracts. July at 7.94, September 7.98 04, October 7.87, December 7.85, January 7.55.
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New York
U S Government Bonds Close Mixed On Treasury Notes
New York June 17 closing prices show varied performance across U S government issues with 3s maturing 43 40 at 106.25 and 106.12 for 3s 55 51, 4s 5 52 47 at 118.30, and HOLC notes trading around 106.15 for 3s 52. Mortgage and farm issues including Fed Farm Mortg 3s 49 106.16 and 34s 64 107.6 also reported along with 2s 60 55 at 103.28.
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New York
Iki Air Reduction Kriase al Chem & Dye
Allis Chalmers
Roll Mills
Smelt & Ref
Armour
Ease
T & Sf
Adl
Refgartes
Atlast Line
Balt & Ohio Zur
Bendix Avia Ree
Beth Steel Neyeteees
van Pac Case
I Seeeer Otal Aee
Hes & Ohio
Chrysler Wasters
Col G & el
Comwith
Sou J
Curtis Wright
Douglas Airc Ju
Greyhound _ rsanrdat ie serent iyverteerrenmeeree ios tt
Eeanpensansyeone
Int
Pap & P
Intel & Tel
Johns Manville
Peeves
Seepsessee
P. LorMard
Ali
Con Pet
Ontgy Ward
Prray Corp
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dai Prod
Nat Distillers
Y Central
Amer Aviation
Packard Motor
Paramount
Soconey
Stand
Brands’ Ltd of
Cal
Ind
Stone & Mwebsett
Studebaker Swift & Co
Texas Core
UN Carbide Cea Caeeeer
Unit
Aire Corp
Ytd Corp
United Ug
Uer
U & Bteel
Warner Bros
West el M Woolworth
Zenith Ssearsanee
U. & Government
U. Ss. Govn
Treasury
Martnanas
Fed Farm
HOLC
Moody ousted in London tennis semi final by Sperling
German player Hilda Krahwinkel Sperling defeated Helen Wills Moody in straight sets 8-6 6-2 in the London lawn tennis championships semi final. Sperling advances to face Nadwiga Jedrzejowska of Poland who beat Sarah Palgrey Fabyan of Brookline Mass 6-3 6-2.
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London
Helen Wills Moody
Mme
Hilda Krahwinkel Sperling
Germany
Mrs. Moody
Ruth Mary Hardwick
St. George’s Hill
Mme. Sperling
Nadwiga Jedrzejowska
Poland
Sarah Palgrey Fabyan
Brookline
Mass
End of Controversy Foreseen for White House Proposals
Next winter a new organization bill and a new tax measure are expected. Congress will review the anti trust investigation committee report approved this week at Roosevelt’s request. The group includes three senators, three representatives, and officials from five government departments.
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White House
Congress
Anti-Trust Investigating Committee
Roosevelt
Unclear Stock Table Fragments From Chicago Page
Fragmentary stock data shows multiple tickers with high, low, close, and prev values. Entries include Sep and Dec figures for several names like BLK and GN, plus varying percentages and dates, but the readable content is limited to scattered numbers.
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Peer
Ee Oy Co
Teo Shea
Jly. Cae Wee
Memphis Cottonseed Meal Futures End Higher In June
Memphis futures for 41 percent prime cottonseed meal closed higher with contracts listed from June to January. Prices shown include June 20.60, July 20.70, August 21.10, September 21.40, October 20.49, November 22.40, December 22.50, and January 22.50, with sales totaling 390 lots.
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Memphis
Memphis Tenn
Poultry Market Prices Unchanged Across Chicago
Chicago Poultry notes report June 17 lists 39 trucks and 1 car with Plymouth Rock fryers among items for sale. Prices for 18 other poultry varieties remain unchanged.
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Chicago
Plymouth Rock
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Legion Home
South Carolina
Schmeling
Farmer
Tattnall Pen
M’gill
Soddy
Tenn
Nashville (Tenn.) Banner
Vanderbilt University
Banner
Europe
Rosenwald Foundation
NEW York Stock Letter
By Victor Eubane
Foreign Exchange
Great Britain
France
Italy
Dempsey’s Cash Feed Store
Broad St
Chicago Livestock
U. S. Dept. Agr
Moultrie Hog Market
Moultrie Ga
Purina
Chick Growena
Golden Bros. CO
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