Fragmented OCR notes mix of editorials and local items
A degraded newspaper snippet contains random phrases about politics education cooperation and local figures. It cites a Georgia congressman Hesitant to raise rates. Harmon Caldwell offered a job but declined. comments on school colors and a spelling bee. mentions of a Cox committee meeting and university board of regents.
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Cox Committee
Georgia
Harmon Caldwell
University
Board of Regents
Georgia county unit rules shape 1930s party contests
Georgia party organizers set county unit procedures for the Fifth district and Fulton County to resolve a unit vote dispute. The Second district committee outlined contingencies, including a tie by county unit versus popular vote, and warned on committee selection to reflect the winner’s wishes before the primary.
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Georgia
Fulton
Ingeimetts
Hugene- Talmadge
Light rate raise debate stirs city over gym project
Editorial argues city commissioners rightly sought public input on a $100,000 plus white gymnasium and community building. It credits voters for supporting the plan while pressing for youth, schools, and participation, and questions past attempts to deny out of town electric use.
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Griner
Legionnaires Convention in Georgia Shapes Veteran Rights Debate
The American Legion of Georgia meets in Atlanta with broad attendance as leaders discuss veteran rights within a careful balance of national safety and broad progress. The group emphasizes service, unity, and influence in state politics and economics while rejecting extremes.
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American Legion of Georgia
Atlanta
Ben
The
Legion
Georgia
Legionnaire
Dewey Party Support and Warren Choice Impact
The piece discusses Dewey's election prospects and how Warren's selection strengthens the ticket. It argues party unity hinges on pre convention dynamics and regional support from New York California Pennsylvania and Illinois to secure electoral votes. It notes Warren’s popularity despite concerns about pairing.
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Dewey
Warren
New York
California
West
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Déwey
Severae Tad
Bainbridge Chamber Publishes Folder on Local Opportunities
The Bainbridge and Decatur County Chamber of Commerce released a colorful folder outlining agricultural and industrial prospects in the county and city. It features images of downtown Bainbridge Willis Park tobacco farming river scenes and Jim Woodruff Dam concept art. J. M. Hughes promoted distribution to Atlanta the Midwest and via the U S Highway 27 Association.
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Bainbridge
Bainbridge and Decatur County
City of
Oaks
J. M. Hughes
Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
Mid-West
Betty Jane Pope Weds Lewell Johnson in Cairo
Bainbridge couple announces the June 5 wedding in Cairo Ga with Ordinary B E Willis officiating. Bride Betty Jane Pope wore a light pink crepe two piece with white accessories. She is sister to H L Groover and Mary John Pope and works at the Modern Beauty Shop. Groom Lewell B Johnson is the son of Mrs.
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Bainbridge
C. J. Pope
H. L. Groover
Mary John Pope
Bainbridge High Echo
Beatty Shop
Johnson
Meigs Notes on Visitors and Local Family Happenings
Mrs. Jim Felkey returns from Jacksonville to Meigs and Jerry Banks with Charlotte Banks visit from Port Arthur Texas. Sammy Hewell comes home from Jacksonville and plans radio school in North Georgia. Mrs H R Brightwell hosts guests from Norman Park Omega and Atlanta. Miss Anne Murdock seeks Emory Hospital treatment after ear operation. HM B Hammond and Lewell Johnson, Adel alumni, now in Meigs after Panama City high school and U S Army service. Following a Florida wedding trip the couple settles on Potter Street.
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T. C. Howell
Grady Grantham
Norman Park
Shirah
Omega
Vernon Fleetwood
Atlanta
Jim Felker
Roy Felker
Felker
Sylvia
Martha Jean Felker
Jacksonville
Fla
BE. W
HM. B. Hammond
Lewell R. Johnson
Adel, Ga
M. B. Norton
Panama City
U. S. Army
Florida
Potter St
Democratic convention teeters with floor fight and youth Walter George tribute
Delegates rally around Al Smith on first ballot as prohibition plank tightens through the 18th amendment. Georgia and other states back Sen Walter George amid a hall rocking demonstration. British Prime Minister Chamberlain faces new demands while insurrection and Pacific conflict headlines continue. Local races stir Meigs and Tom Tipton vie for the house. Piney Woods golf field grows and Tiger Green trains for a boxing match.
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al Smith
Prohibition
Walter George
Florida
Alabama
South Carolina
Royal Arch Masons
J. M. Rush
D. Rhett Pringle
Chamberlain
Puzzle Solved Across and Down Clues Laid Out
The Saturday puzzle presents a grid of Across and Down clues with answers ranging from Young cow and From a distance to Ancient galley and Outer garment. The set includes entries like Genus of the frog and Resinous substance and notes unusual spellings and wordplay for the solver.
Stranahan Opens Bid For Open Championship
Frank Stranahan of Toledo Ohio began his bid to add the British Open title to his British amateur crown won this spring. He seeks to improve on last year's near miss in the 108 hole test as favorites include Pred Daly Claude Ferron Norman Van Vorst Harmon and Johnny Bulla with Harmon a strong rival.
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Févlbkel
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Ohio
Pred Daly
Visser
Claude Frrmon
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Johnny Bulla
Phoenix
Ariz
Norman Vor
Nda
Australia
Stranahan
Harmon
Almosst
Prank
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