Armistice Day Event Set For Thomasville
Armistice Day activities are planned in Thomasville led by S V Steyerman with 4:30 a.m. start and a long morning program including breakfast at the Home and a parade to Baptist Church for a 10:30 service. The day will close with holiday closures across schools offices banks and libraries. Local committees include Nat Williams Tes Gandy Hoyt Wimpy Wesley Chastain and K P Owen Baxley. Commander R B O Quimn notes the schedules function perfectly and townwide participation is anticipated. Part of the celebration may involve trips to Valdosta or Tallahassee for additional Legion events.
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S. V. Steyerman
American Legion
Hoover
Nat Williams
Gandy
Hoyt Wimpy
Wesley
Chastain
K. P. Owen Baxley
Lia’ Steyerman
Thomasville
R. B. O'Quinn
Syd Steyerman
Legion
Baptist Church
Valdosta
Tallahasée
Roosevelt Returns to Governor Post After Election
Governor Roosevelt resumes duties in Albany with budget officers, balancing state finances after winning the presidency. He travels from New York and is met by crowds in Poughkeepsie and Hyde Park where he reassures locals he remains governor until January. An aunt in his motorcade suffers a hand injury in a minor accident.
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Walter T. Brown
Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Roosevelt
New York
White House
Hudson River
Hyde Park
Poughkeepsie
James R. Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Five Prisoners Escape From Douglas County Jail
Five inmates escaped after apparently outside help aided by partly sawed outer bars and sawn inner bars. Officers pursued with dogs and car patrols as scent was believed to be masked with turpentine. Descriptions and photos were broadcast while searches continued toward the Alabama line. The case is linked to a May killing at Almonds home involving Hicks.
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Alabama
Almond
Power Company Faces Theft and Sabotage Claims in Atlanta
The Georgia Power Company advertises a campaign against sabotage after about 3600 sticks of dynamite were stolen in the Atlanta area over two months. Exploded blasts and unexploded remains have damaged towers and power lines. a $2,500 reward is offered for information leading to arrests. Officials pledge increased guards and a probe into explosive storage. The effort involves county officials, police, and company investigators as parts of a broader public safety response.
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Atlanta
Georgia Power Company
Fulton
DeKalb County
U. S. Penitentiary
Ss.tenvida Towers
Union
Walter C. Hendrix
Public Works Committee
County Commission
Democratic control of Congress by wide margin
The article discusses Democratic grip on Congress after the election, noting Huey P. Long's challenge, independent Republicans under Roosevelt, and possible regional chairmanship distribution. It cites Ellison Smith of South Carolina and Duncan A. Fletcher of Florida as ranking Democrats on key committees.
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Congress
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Roosevelt
Ellison 2. Smith
South Carolua
Duncan A. Fletcher
Florida
Smith
Fletcher
Democrats win large House majority in post election returns
The AP reports congressional district tallies show Democrats at 309 seats, Republicans 110, Far Left 3, with 13 undecided. It notes a Democratic edge in governorships and Senate, while wets push for beer at the December session amid repeal hopes and continued dry opposition.
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Associated Press
House of Representatives
Congress
Washington
Dem
Rep
F.L
Senate
House
Roosevelt Vote in Georgia Passes 200000 Mark
Georgia voters continued to give Franklin D. Roosevelt a large lead over Herbert Hoover. Roosevelt surpassed 200000 votes in Georgia while Hoover had just over 17000. The state, Roosevelt’s part time home, carried all but two northern counties and backed Democrats in Congress and several proposed amendments.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Georgia
Fannin
Roosevelt
Hoover
Cook
Berrien
Lanier
South Georgia
Justice of Peace Courts
Richmond County
Walter F. George
James W. Arnold
Athens
Richard B. Russell, Jr
Charles R. Crisp
Visitors and residents noted in town with many names
A string of visitors arrives including Mr W B Bates Waycross Mr J E Butler Dothan Mr DeWitt Rutledge LaGrange and others. A baby girl Elizabeth Anne is welcomed to Mr and Mrs Carl Russell on West Jackson Street. Armistice Day closures cited as the Public Library will close Friday.
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W. B. Bates
Waycross
Town
Carl Russell
West Jackson Street
Elizabeth Anne
Vinson SAYS Early efforts toward beer will be undertaken
Macon Georgia November 10 Representative Carl Vinson of the sixth district said Democrats will seek legalization of light wines and beer in the December session and repeal of the 18th amendment in the winter session He cited the party victory as a mandate for some modification of prohibition and noted the need for new revenue as expenditures rise Vinson was re elected to Congress after a strong primary win over Judge R Earl Camp of Dublin Georgia
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Macon
Congress
Carl Vinson
Vinson
United States
R. Earl Camp
Dublin
Tax collector Heeth sued over January tax funds
A civil action filed today in Thomasville accuses tax collector A M Heeth and his bondsmen of misplacing January tax money in a bank account. The suit seeks 7071.08 dollars, arguing Heeth deposited funds personally but credited them to county accounts. The case, aided by Mer ry, may go to trial at the April term in Superior Court.
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Thomasville
Heeth
Titus and Dekle
Laces
HW. H. Merry
Stolen Model T Car From Thom asville Shop
A Ford Model T with red top and black body was stolen Tuesday night from the rear shop of the Thom asville Sales Company Ford agents. Entry was gained from the Year and the car, tagged 1342 K with motor number 10773982, remains unrecovered.
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Ford
Thomasville Sales Company
Barkley Clinches Senate Victory in Kentucky
Paducah Ky November 10 United States Senator Alben W Barkley received a telegram from Representative Maurice H Thatcher Republican congratulating him on reelection to the senate. Barkley led 311219 to 205438 with 2224 of 4184 precincts reporting and the democratic ticket holding similar leads.
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Paducah
United States
Alben W. Barkley
Maurice H. Thatcher
Senate
Barkley
Buying Wave Lifts Stocks as Prices Advance Across Market
A buying wave pushes the New York market higher in early hours, erasing prior losses. U S Steel reports 11960 tons, American Telephone tops $107, Union Pacific up $2.50, New York Central and Allied Chemical rise over $5, Santa Fe up, American Can up nearly $3, with U S Steel near $37 before retreating.
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New York
United States Steel Corp
American
Union Pacific
New York Central
Allied Chemical
Santa Fe
American Can
U. S. Steel
Rotary program delights Miss Nell Pringle chaired meeting
Johnny King introduced Miss Nell Pringle as program chair for a Rotary Club meeting that featured a varied musical lineup. Mrs. R. C. Balfour Jr. and Louise Hayes played Schubert, with Alberta Goff and others singing. Mel Goodwin praised participants and noted strong attendance, with plans for future visits to Tallahassee.
John B. Gordon Chapter UD C Holds November Meeting
The John B. Gordon Chapter UD C met at Mrs. J N Bowman s home on South Broad Street with Mrs James Watt presiding Co hostesses were Miss Daisy Neel Mrs B B Earle and Mrs J A White Armistice Day exercises with crosses of service will be held at ten thirty Friday at the Baptist Church Miss Elizabeth Hopkins reported $40 from a benefit tea and the chapter thanked the American Legion for use of their clubhouse Attendees included Mrs J A Horn Mrs C Wesley Chastain Mrs P I Dixon and Mrs J Q Minton who attended the Bainbridge state convention The chapter endorsed Mrs J W Reid for president and Mrs L W Greene for state editor An honored guest was Mrs S L Palmer of Atlanta The flower committee placed flowers in the hospital and adjournment was for December at the Legion with hostesses Eunice Wimberly C H Young P I Dixon and J O Minton Delicious refreshments followed
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John B. Gordon
J. N. Bowman
South Broad Street
Daisy Neel
B. B. Earle
J. A. White
James Watt
Presid
Baptist Church
Elizabeth Hopkins
J.b.palmer
Georgia
United Confederate Veterans
Palmer
Quitman
Fr. C. Jones
Wm. M. Jones
Thomas County
W. J. Taylor
Eunice Wimberly
C. H. Young
P. I. Dixon
J. O. Minton
Legion Home
Robert Thomas Jr
Mary White
Legionnaires Host Armistice Breakfast at Legion Home
On Armistice Day the Legionnaires plan an 8 30 a m breakfast at the Legion Home inviting every ex service man in the county as guest. The Legion Auxiliary committee to serve includes Mrs Charles C Maynard and many others.
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Legionnaires
Legion Home
Legion Auxiliary
Charles. C. Maynard
A. BE. Bunyan
W. W. Jarrell
LeRoy Rosalio
Arthur Coleman
Donie Bush Named Manager of Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati November 10 Donie Bush once a star shortstop with the Chicago White Sox today became manager of the Cincinnati Reds of the National League He signed a one year contract while President Sidney Weil watched hopeful the team will climb from the league cellar next season Bush’s selection marks a leadership change for the Reds in the NL quest for improvement.
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Cincinnati
Donie Bush
Chicago White’ Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Sidney Weil
Reverend Garrison to Speak on Masonry at Baptist Church
Next Sunday evening at 8 at First Baptist Church in this city the Rev J Gorham Garrison will deliver a sermon on Masonry. The talk aims to interest both Masons and non Masons and is open to the public with invitations extended to Masons from nearby cities including Valdosta Moultrie and Tallahassee.
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Garrison
Baptist Church
First Baptist
J. Gorham
Thomasville Lodge of Masons
Valdosta
Moultrie
Tallahassee
Atlantic coast battered by high winds and damage
High winds sweep the Atlantic coast with limited damage reported. Santiago said the city suffered little, though a harbor boat was sunk as radar and radio reports traced the storm’s impact.
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Santiago
Hurricanes Hit Camaguey City Casualties Reported
Havana dispatch from Informacion notes 200 to 300 killed in Camaguey City after yesterday’s hurricane with wires down. Reporter says destruction is terrible and injured numbers are unknown.
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Havana
Cua
Jatibonico
Informacion
Camaguey City
Camaguey
Destruction Across Neuvitas From Cuba Hurricane
I P Gregory Pan American Airways radio operator at Nuevitas wires a description of the hurricane strike on Cuba’s north coast. Virtually all frame houses are demolished many public buildings damaged and boats sunk in the harbor with no official loss of life reported yet.
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New York
I. P. Gregory
Neuvitas
Cuba
Bahamas
Gregory
Nuevitas
Pan-American Airways
New York Faces Destructive Nor'easter and High Tide
A powerful nor'easter and record tide flood parts of New York and New Jersey. Winds up to 93 mph battered ships, knocked out planes, and flooded streets from Staten Island to Atlantic City. Trains halted, ferry service cut, and coastal areas evacuated as waves damaged sea walls and homes. New Haven reports seven feet of surge and widespread harbor disruption with shore roads washed out.
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New York
Staten Island
Rockaways
New Jersey
Empire State Building
Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay
Egg Harbor
Coast Guardsmen
Hudson Tubes
Sea Bright
N. J
Atlantic City
New Haven
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Long Island Sound
Northeast storm ravages New England coast delaying ships
A heavy northeast storm plowed through eastern Massachusetts New Hampshire and Vermont for three days. It sent 50 foot waves against sea walls flooded cellars and forced school closures. Shipping halted as vessels weathered the gale including City of St Louis delayed between New York and Savannah line.
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Winthrop
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Vermont
Cape Cod
City of St. Louis
Savannah
New York
Hove
Democrats to hold over 300 seats in House
The article reports Democrats likely to command more than 300 seats in the House, reflecting gains in Michigan and West Virginia and new party leadership shifts. It notes Republican losses, potential chairmanship divisions in the Senate, and faced challenges of many new, inexperienced members.
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Appropriations Committee
Michnel
Michigan
Parnell
Indiana
House
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Carl G. Bachmann
Missouri
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Kentucky
Minnesota
Senate
John N.garner
Former Georgia sheriff granted new trial in liquor smuggling case
Marvin Clark, former Liberty County sheriff, was granted a new trial by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on his two year conviction for conspiracy to smuggle liquor. The court found hearsay evidence admissible at trial in the prior proceedings.
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Orleans
Marvin Clark
Liberty County Gear- 45
Teflerak
Efrcuit Court of Appeals
Clark
Eriot
Treasury Receipts and Outlays Reported for Nov 8
Treasury receipts on November 8 totaled 4 521 023 87 dollars and expenditures 13 836 868 50, leaving a balance of 702 264 823 01. Customs duties for the first eight days of November reached 7 963 028 07.
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Treasury
Washington
How One Woman Lost 10 Lbs in a Week
Dayton resident Mrs. Betty Luedeke touts Kruschen Salts for rapid weight loss. She claims 10 pounds shed in seven days by dissolving half a teaspoon in hot water each morning and avoiding fatty foods. a four week bottle costs a small sum with a money back guarantee.
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Dayton
Mash Drug Co
America
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