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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1928
Page
8
Politicians announce bids for Thomas County offices. Wm M Jones seeks re election as Ordinary in the July 18 1938 Democratic primary. Robert s Burch also announces candidacy for Ordinary. Gordon E Davis proclaims re election as Sheriff with commitment to fair duties and appreciation for past support.
three candidates announce for sheriff of Thomas County Georgia with pledges to perform duties faithfully Milton Mason Braswell and Pliney Braswell emphasize prior public service and seek Democratic primary July 18th with voter support urged in each notice
G G Hancock announces his bid for Sheriff of Thomas County subject to the July 18 primary. He pledges impartial, clean service and asks voters for their support, stating he represents no party and will perform duties to the best of his ability.
Thomas County voters hear from candidates Arthur T. Chastain Boyd Hancock and Guerry B. Isler seeking the Democratic white primary on July 18 1928 for the Tax Receiver post. Each promises faithful service and earnest attention if elected.
A collection of short candidate notices for Thomas County offices. OWEN A. THOMAS seeks Tax Receiver support, W W Z Brantley also runs, FRED S. NORTON seeks re election, J F Parker requests votes for clerical post, J F Singletary aims for Clerk Superior Court, and a Thomasville City Court Solicitor candidate asks for Democratic primary support.
W W Alexander asks voters in the 1928 County Democratic primary to investigate his fitness for the office of Solicitor General of the City Court of Thomasville. He pledges faithful, intelligent service and expresses appreciation for support.
Subject to the Democratic Primary rules I announce my candidacy for the Office of Solicitor of the City Court of Thomasville I seek your support and influence If elected I will perform duties faithfully impartially and efficiently B B Barle.
Under Democratic Primary rules Roy Hay announces candidacy for the office of Solicitor Senator of the City Court of Thomasville. He pledges faithful impartial service and asks for votes and influence in the election.
G F B Hicks announces his candidacy for County Commissioner from the Metcalfe Boston District. He appeals to voters across the district and county, pledging faithful service and dedication to county interests if elected.
A Barwick Bank cashier seeking County Commissioner in Barwick Pavo Ways District announces candidacy for July 18 primary. He notes eighteen years in the county and personal respect from friends countywide, citing banking and civic record and pledging to serve the county to the best of his ability.
The friends of Mr. F L Bradshaw announce his candidacy for re election as County Commissioner for the Boston Metcalfe District, subject to the action of the coming Primary.
A sequence of candidate declarations for the Ochlocknee Barwick Patten Pavo and Metcalfe Boston districts. W B Watkins Jr and W T Mardre announce bids subject to the Democratic Primary with pledges of economical administration and faithful service.
J Frank Pittman announces candidacy for Thomasville District County Commissioner and for Senator of the 7th Senatorial District comprising Thomas, Brooks, and Grady counties. He emphasizes service to Thomas County, growth, resource conservation, and placing people’s interests first in the State Senate.
Theodore Titus announces candidacy to represent Thomas, Brooks, and Grady counties in the next Georgia Senate. He states no platform beyond serving the best interests of the people and invites counsel and support from voters.
The candidate states his record as a Representative proves his fitness for reelection and pledges to discuss his record with voters. He thanks supporters for past confidence and requests a continuation of backing in future elections.
W B Cochran declares candidacy for Thomas County Representative in the Legislature subject to the White Primary. He seeks votes and support from readers.
A statement from a Thomas County candidate in Georgia pledges fair economical governance and best efforts for Thomas County and the state if elected. The appeal emphasizes impartial management and commitment to Georgia’s public affairs.
The County Board of Education honors my election for the unexpired term of the late C. H. Rice and I announce myself a candidate for the regular term. I pledge to continue service to the Thomas County schools and solicit voters' support in the upcoming Democratic Primary.
W E Nichols announces candidacy for County School Superintendent under the Democratic Primary on July 18 after 25 years of service in the county schools. He cites experience across supervision and classroom teaching and asks voters to consider his record and support if merited.
J. D. Cooper appeals for Democratic primary support for re election as Coroner of Thomas County promising faithful and conscientious service if granted another term. He asks voters for backing to continue serving as coroner.
In a primary election slate dated July 18, Cc M Heeth pledges to dedicate best efforts and seeks voter support for the Tax Collector's office in Thomas County. He thanks voters and signs respectfully.
James F. Friddbul announces candidacy for Tax Collector of Thomas County in the Democratic Primary. He requests votes and pledges to fulfill duties to the best of his ability and to establish an endowment fund for worthy boys and girls if elected.
South Carolina expects showers tonight or Tuesday with moderate southwest winds. Alabama shows partly cloudy skies with local thundershowers this afternoon or tonight in the southeast, then Tuesday fair with moderate west winds. Georgia is partly cloudy with probable showers in central and south areas tonight and Tuesday, southeast winds. Florida reports local thundershowers tonight and Tuesday with light to fresh winds varying by region. Northwest Florida notes local thundershowers this afternoon or tonight, then partly cloudy Tuesday with moderate southwest and west winds.
The Smith faction faces a tense pre convention scene with Evans Woollen and Senator Robinson among supporters. Prohibition dominates discussions as delegates converge while Smith headquarters stay quiet and welcoming amid turmoil and party divisions.
Delegates debate possible ballots as Reed and Roper mobilize drys to veto Smith and push an ultra dry plank. Reported shifts include Indiana possibly backing Smith, with balloting likely Thursday or Friday as 1,100 delegates convene and consider preliminaries before a keynote speech.
In Houston on June 25 leading Smith supporters stayed tight lipped as balloting signals loomed for the Democratic convention. New York Governor Alfred E Smith expected to be nominated on an early ballot while visitors like Roosevelt and Olvany discussed golf, Warm Springs charm, and local weather. Mrs. Alfred E. Smith and four of the five children planned to arrive late in the afternoon along with hundreds of New York and New England boosters.
Local forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with possible showers tonight and Tuesday. The report lists 8 am observations, temperatures, precipitation totals, humidity, and a regional weather bulletin with station data from Abilene to Wilmington and a note on a cooler trend in the West.
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