Russell Delivers Initial Georgia Governor Address
Governor Richard B. Russell Jr opens with a strong reception in Atlanta as he delivers his inaugural address before a joint assembly. Legislature members announce committee plans, and four new bills plus one resolution are introduced in the session following the morning festivities.
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Atlanta
Richard B. Russell, Jr
House
Senate
House of Representatives
Russell
W. Cecil Neill
Arlie D. Tucker
Sen. Neill
Iin
McWhorter
Congress
Western and & Railroad Commission
Local notices on lodging and obituaries in Mitchell Hotel region
Fragmentary items note an event at the Mitchell Hotel starting Saturday, and a funeral service for a Mrs. who died Thursday at her daughter’s home near Meigs. The burial will follow a morning service at New Bethel Church led by Rev. Clarke and Rev. Moore, with interment in the cemetery.
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W. H. Perai
Meigs
Gralock
New Bethel Church
Clarke of
Moultrns
Moore
New Bethelea
Georgia Industrial Home Concert Arranged for Boys Band
Clem Hackney advance agent arranges housing for the boys of the band in Thomasville on Wednesday. The event features a concert by the Georgia Industrial Home troupe with local support and city officials coordinating the program.
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Georgia
Clem Hackney
Thomasville
Night boxing blow by blow from Stribling Schmeling title bout
The Times-Enterprise will relay the world heavyweight championship fight by nine this Friday in Cleveland with megaphone broadcasts from its Madison Street front. Ochlocknee’s own in the ring promises a historic crowd in Thomasville. Also listed are Goldstein’s Anniversary Sale starting Wednesday July 1 with new shop fixtures and equipment, plus local social notices about a church event, engagements, and the death of Philip Rouse with funeral details.
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Times-Enterprise
Cleveland
Ochlocknee
Thomasville
Madison Street
Goldstein
Etter Aig
Canberra
Ap Opee
Ita
Cigarette thefts alarm local residents
Thieves stole five thousand Chesterfield cigarettes from a truck belonging to W. B. Conoly in the yard between Mixon Wimberly's and the YMCA. No trace was found of the thief, and detectives pursue leads amid reports of similar robberies in Bainbridge Valdosta River Junction and Tampa.
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W. B. Conoly
Mixa
Wimberly’s
Y.M.C. A
Tiampuo
Florida City
Bainbridge
Valdosta
River Junction
Watermelon buyers surge in city with offices in hotels
Watermelon men increase in number and activity in the city. About forty melon buyers operate from hotel headquarters at Tesco and New Russell with offices at Mitchell Hotel. Some cars bring 250 dollars and sales reach 235 dollars. Buyers stay in fields by day and meet growers at night to arrange purchases. Firms maintain complete office setups and large clerical staffs.
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Tesco
New Russell
Mitchell Hotel
Federal agent shot during raid at Plaquemine Point
In New Orleans on June 29 a federal prohibition agent and a Plaquemine Point resident were wounded when a raiding party tried to arrest them at the Point. C. W. Prather of New Orleans allegedly resisted entry into the house amid the attempted arrest.
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Prohibition
Plaquemine Point
Here
C. W. Prather
Joseph al
Death of Mrs. J. H. Little noted in Valdosta and Abbeville
Mrs. J. H. Little of Thomasville dies after a short illness in Valdosta at her daughter Mrs. A Griffin's home. Born 1846 in Meriwether county she was mother of 12 and survived by 28 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Valdosta and Abbeville with Dr H W Fugate and Rev J P Dell officiating.
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Philip Rouse
Thomasville
Magnolife Street
Silas Johnson
Methodist Church
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Paul Searcy
J. B. Brckheart
Roy Tucker
Howard Thompson
Sam Mitchel
James Jones
C. M. Smith
C. R. Smith
Rouse
Sumpter County
B. T. Rouse
Meigs
T. L. Spence
American Legion
Margaret
Estelle
R. T. Rouse
Julian Rouse
J. H. Little
Valdosta
Abbeville
Little
A. Griffin
W. C. Kicklighter
Primitive Baptist Church
Fitzgerald
Cleaning at Salem Church Cemetery Set for Wednesday
George Stephenson the church clerk invites all interested to attend a cemetery cleaning at Salem Church on Wednesday July 1 bringing proper tools.
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Salem Church
George
Stephenson
State closes case against Caldwell in Nashville trial
Nashville Tenn June 20 state rests its case against Caldwell as Rogers and others conclude their trial in the court.
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Caldwell
Nashville
Tenn
Rogers , Om
Trial Court
Singing Convention at Big Ochlocknee Church
Thames County quarterly singing convention meets with Big Ochloe Baptist Church next Sunday July 5. Everyone is invited. W G Dekle.
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Thames County Quarterly Singing
Big Ochloe Baptist
W. G. Dekle
Mixed injuries from bicycle crash and house fire alarm
Elmer Thomas, a colored delivery boy, was badly cut after his bicycle collided with a car driven by T. J. Dowling at West Jackson and Seixas Streets. Dowling’s windshield broke. Thomas was treated at a hospital. A second incident involved Miss Julia Davenport fracturing her left wrist while watching a fire near Dawson and Clay Streets after tripping on a hose.
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Elmer Thomas
T. J. Dowling
West Jackson
Seixas
Dowling
Jackson
Julia Davenport
Dawson
Clay
Miss Davenport
22nd Anniversary Sale Opens At The Fair
The 22nd anniversary sale of The Fair Store of this city will begin Wednesday morning this week. Management has been preparing for weeks and promises the usual high quality merchandise and prices.
Birds Left Siberian Town For Nome Longest Flight Leg
Wiley Post and Harold Gatty departed Khabarovsk at 4:00 am for Nome Alaska the next leg of their round the world journey. The distance is estimated at 2409 miles with favorable weather predicting arrival around 11 pm. The series of hops will include Edmonton and New York after Nome.
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Associated Press
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Khabarovsk
KE. S. T
Nome
Alaska
Navy Hydrographic Office
Alaskan
Post and Garty
Harbor Grace
N. F
Chester
Edmonton
Alberta
New York
Craigmiles Home on Clay Street Destroyed by Fire
A two story colonial residence at the Dawson Street corner of Clay was gutted by a morning fire about 3 o clock. Neighbors helped evacuate the Hursts and Irbys from upper and lower apartments while Craigmiles fled with little salvage. Firefighters battled the blaze yet the building burned to ashes. Craigmiles carried $10,000 building and $1,000 contents insurance.
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J. E. Craigmiles
Dawson Street
Clay
Rufus Hearst
Hursts
Dan Irby
Craigmiles
Althoug
Hurst
Irby
Mine disturbance leaves two injured in Steubenville clash
In Steubenville Ohio on June 29 4P two men were attacked during an eastern coal mine strike dispute near Braddock Street. One man was shot and wounded while another was clubbed with a gun. Stanley Karnich 32 and another man were jailed after the incident with Karnich reportedly shot and wounded.
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Steubenville
Ohio
Brediey
Chutbfield
Hers
Gayetes
Stanley Karnich
Abo
Smightions
Karnish
Relief From Heat Predicted Across States
Heat and rain brought brief relief to many regions but death tolls rose nationwide. Chicago cooled ten degrees to 82, yet forecasters warn hotter tonight and tomorrow. Iowa Minnesota and Kentucky saw continued high temperatures with new fatalities and 108 in Huron South Carolina marked records. C A Downs Chicago forecaster said a real lowering may come by Wednesday.
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Lake Michigan
Windy City
Indiana
Ohio
Cincinnati
Cleveland
New York City
Pacific Coast
Iowa
Nebraska
Duluth
Dakotas
Michigan
Kentucky
St. Louis
Kansas City
Dallas
Texas
Atlanta
Little Rock
Charlotte
N. C
Huron
S. C
Weather Bureau
C. A. Downs
Free Ford factory film shown at Thomasville Sale Co
A free motion picture tour of the Ford Motor Company processes will be shown at Thomasville Sale Co on Friday at 2 p m continuing to 10 p m The short film titled A Tour Through The Ford Factory explains raw material gathering refining steel making glass production and vehicle assembly with additional Ford car and truck displays and deluxe body types
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Ford Motor Company
Ford
Thomasville Sale Co
Deareng Sage Trough
Withey Pa
Ford Caré
America Will Stand Fast On Hoover War Debt Plan
Mellon meets Laval amid delicate talks on the Hoover war debt holiday proposal. French cabinet sessions set at Elysee as American negotiators seek clarity on timing of Germany’s reimbursements to France and credits to other nations.
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Paris
Treasury
Andrew W. Mellon
Laval
Hoover
Elysee Palace
Mellon
Germany
France
No Counter Proposal Not Accepted by U S in June Talks
Washington reports no counter proposal will be accepted as the United States and France continue talks on a debt moratorium. Acting Secretary Castle says technical issues remain and no full agreement has been reached with France. The State Department notes the U S position on the July 1 offer and the president's outlined plan.
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Castle
State Department
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Presiall
Hooveds
France
Castle Gard
United States
Angother A
Petra
Scienna Arial
Baptist Choirs Picnic Delight At Crosby Home
The Baptist choir hosted a joyful picnic at the Crosby residence with a swimming party beforehand. Tables lined the lawn as guests enjoyed a delicious dinner and patch, praising the hosts Mr. and Mrs. Crosby for an especially delightful gathering.
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Crosby
Patch
Lewis and James Tie The Knot In Thomasville Ceremony
Miss Eloise James wed Mr. Cary V. Lewis in a simple seven oclock ceremony at Thomasville Methodist Church parsonage on December 25 1931. Rev Silas B Johnson officiated as the couple exchanged vows in a quiet service.
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Florida State College For Women
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