Georgia Public Service Commission seat sought by editor
Wrightsville Headlight editor M C D Rountree qualified as a candidate for the Georgia Public Service Commission. He aims to succeed Ben Huiet and John Wilson, cites research on rates and rights of railroads and utilities, and pledges equal rights to all. Judge W Frank Jenkins seeks Chattahoochee circuit associate judge seat. Columbus men seek two judge posts. A J Perryman and Borer also qualified for solicitor general roles.
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Atlanta
MC. D. Rountree
Wrightsville
Georgia Public Service Commission
Ben T. Huiet
John Wilson
Loganville
Rountree
Headlight
Georgia Press Association
New York
Georgia
W. Frank Jenkins
Apuesis
Chattahoochee
Price
Columbus
C. Frank McLiawonline
George C. Teppper
Idee
A. J. Perryman
Mr. Borer
Hawkinsville
Oconee
Randall House to be replaced by auto service station in corner
The Randall House, a relic of early tourism, is being dismantled as a modern auto service station will be built on the corner. The 32 room frame structure housed a hotel and boarding house in earlier decades and was recently sold and leased by an oil company. Workers uncovered an old photo of 25 to 30 people in one room during dismantling. few locals recognize them.
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Randall
R. E. Chastain
Brewton-Tittle Realty Company
B. L. Brewton & Son
Editor Wintosh Sees No Worry Over Smith at DESO Convention
Associated Press reports Georgia delegate H T McIntosh says Democrats show supreme confidence at the Democratic National Convention. He notes no visible worry over Al Smith or his allies and cites President Roosevelt's record as a reason for optimism. McIntosh chairs Georgia's convention committee of permanent organization.
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Leslie Wallace
Landon
James Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Larned
Kas
Kansas
Young Roosevelt
Associated Press
Wintosh
Smith
Py Glenn Ramsey
al Smith
H. T McIntosh
Albany Herald
McIntosh
Georgia
Roosevelt
Farley
Convention Committee of Permanent Organization
Kiwanis Hear Reports on Georgia Boys and Girls Work
At the Kiwanis International Convention reports on state committees for boys and girls work and child welfare were presented. Georgia committee members include James Carmichael Marvin A Allison T D Bailey B B Crawford William Parker Jr Dr E A Landau and others from Albany Thomasville Lyons Savannah Americus. The convention closed with note on small British investors totaling 15 billion dollars.
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Washington
Georgia
J. R. Dykes
Thomasville
T. O. Lambert
Lyons
Jack F. Rabey
Savanah
B. T. Wise
Amertcus
200 Held as Virtual Prisoners in Ohio Plant by Strike
Portsmouth Ohio June 25. Virtual prisoners in the New Boston works of Wheeling Steel Corp since a strike began May 22 about 200 superintendents foremen and guards faced siege conditions. Armed guards patrol day and night. The men, confined with restricted living conditions, spend time with horseshoes softball games and card playing while regular food is sent in.
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Ohio
Portsmouth
New Boston
Wheeling Steel Corp
Foremerm and Company
Ohio River
Tobacco Growers in South Georgia Busy Flue-Curing
South Georgia tobacco growers work around the clock at flue-curing barns as the season starts. Smoke from pine and oak furnaces fills the air while fires illuminate barns at night to maintain heat for proper curing. Growers and workers anticipate one of the best crops in seasons with ideal weather and strong prices ahead.
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Joe Davis
Valdosta
Imes
Valdosta, Ga
South Georgia
Carolinas
Virginia
Georgia
North Georgia
Democrats Seek New Deal Turn as Roosevelt Aides Tie to Court
Delegates at the Democratic gathering praise the Roosevelt administration and hint at a new deal campaign aimed at constitutional interpretations by the Supreme Court. Debate over abandoning the two thirds rule arises with talk of James A. Farley and possible 1940 nomination. Governor Landon’s gold standard stance is mocked and Borah’s critique of his policy is cited. Robinson lauds the anti monopoly record and questions the Republican platform.
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James A. Farley
W. C. Davis
Texas
Robinson
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Landon
Arkansan
William E. Borah
Idaho
Borah
Cleveland
Postmaster says 63 percent veteran bonus paid in Georgia
Atlanta postmaster Lon Livingston stated on June 25 that about 63 percent of the veteran bonus bonds have been paid in Georgia. He said this supports Washington estimates that roughly 75 percent of veterans would cash their bonus bonds.
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Atlanta
State OF
Georgia
Lon Livingston
Washington
Hazel Ahrens Receives Perfect Attendance Honor
Hazel Ahrens of Llano Texas graduates high school in 1986 with a perfect attendance record stating she was never absent or tardy during 11 years of schooling reflecting dedication and early achievement.
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Hazel Ahrens
Llano
Tex
Defendants Win Damages Suit Over Kerosene Explosion
A jury ruled for the defendant in the damage suit brought by A L Stewart over an explosion of kerosene in a cane grinding machine. Stewart claimed injuries and deafness. witnesses testified while defense argued the kerosene caused no damage. The verdict offered no damages to the plaintiff.
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A. L. Stewart
Messrs Hay and Gainey
J. M. Smith
Cecil B. Clark
Citizens Oil Company Oar Columbus
Citizens Oil Co
Nine year old bitten by moccasin but not seriously hurt
Dr. and Mrs. J. T. King son Jack King nine is bitten by a moccasin while playing near a log by a pond on the Monticello Road. Dr. King treated with serum and expects a full quick recovery. another boy nearby escaped uninjured. The snake was killed for identification.
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Jack King
J. T. King
Dr. King
Monticello Road
Billy King
Jack
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co reports year profit per share rise
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. reports net year profit of 16.593 million for the year ended February 29. After dividend requirements on 7 percent preferred stock the earnings equal 7.08 dollars per share on common stock. The prior year figures are not shown in the excerpt.
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New York
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Local visitors and births mark a busy day
Mr. C. E. Cobb of Jacksonville called on business. A baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Claude B. Dunn at the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. R. E Moyd welcomed a baby boy. Rock Springs heat relief noted with uptown travel. Mr. Turner Hiers, Atlanta Constitution staff photographer, visiting while vacationing in Pavo. Mr. H. B. Larramore of Atlanta and Miss Betty Mitchell visiting. Miss Zeigler hosts. Mr. A. J. Pinson of Cuthbert on business. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Cardy and son of Atlanta visiting. Mr. D. G. Stebbins of Atlanta among visitors. Mr. B. F. Herring leaves for North Carolina by auto for a short visit.
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Claude B. Dunn
Ray Street
R. E Moyd
Rock Springs
Turner Hiers
The
Atlanta Constitution
Hiers
Pavo
Georgia
Former Thomas County man elected commissioner in Leon County
J R Wheeler former Thomas countian won the Leon County Florida run off for commissioner defeating T H Cromartie 1984 to 1856. Wheeler has many friends and relatives in Thomasville. Federated Clubs hold meeting in Bainbridge July 6 at 10 30 BE with Mrs Hampton Fleming presiding. Officers and club members urged to attend with Mrs A B Conger and Mrs C E Glausier present. Script Luncheon at Callahan Hotel 1 30 50 cents. Also 37 148 national savings groups in England and Wales with 22 569 in schools.
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Thomasville
J. R. Wheeler
Thomas Countian
Florida
Leon County
Tallahassee
Wheeler
T. H. Cromartie
Bainbridge
Hampton Fleming
General Federation of Women’s Club
A. B. Conger
C. E. Glausier
Callahan Hotel
England and
Wales
Bimbo the Macon Fox Terrier Drinks Tea Each Afternoon
In Macon on June 25 Bimbo a Fox Terrier owned by Mr and Mrs Peter Derrien consumes tea daily at five o clock. Derrien a traveling salesman from England brought the ritual to Macon and Bimbo enjoys sugar and cream. He shakes hands with feeders. The record notes profits and sales figures totaling 16 708 674 and 872 244 368 respectively with prior year 842 015 871.
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Macon
Bimbo
Peter Derrien
Derrien
England
Derriens
Rock Springs of Course Visit and Buenos Aires Airport Plan
Mrs. Frank Goodwin of Chester town Maryland visits her mother Mrs. Eunice Wimberly for the summer. Plans for a municipal airport at Buenos Aires costing about 2 700 000 have been presented to the Argentine minister of public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Goodwin
Chestertown
Maryland
Eunice Wimberly
Buenos Aires
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State Public Service Commission
C. D. Rountree
Ben Huiet
Public Service Commissioner
Tom Deen
John Noel
Tennessee
John Kreis
Knoxville
Walter Andrews
Dorothy Louise Kimberly
Asheville
N. C
Associated Presa
Kiwanis
Great Britain
Keynoter
Flays
G.O.P
Supreme Court
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Gov
IL Company
C. E. Cobb
Jacksonville
H. B. Larramore
Betty Mitchell
Sara Martha Zeigler
A. J. Pinson
Cuthbert
W. W. Card@y
D. G. Stebbins of
B. F. Herring
North Carolina
Auto
Thomas County
Fulo
Pep
Chiffon
Neet Brothers Department Store
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