City Council Minutes Detail Water and Light Dept Reserve Plan
The Nov 29 1932 council minutes record a committee report urging legislation to create a Water and Light Department General Reserve. Funds from department revenues would fund extensions and replacements, with 10 percent or a minimum 15,000 annually, plus 37,000 005 for bond retirement, under council oversight and state-bond investment approval. Aldermen present were Steyerman Powell Dobbins McGrew Jay with Mayor Hay presiding.
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Steyerman
Powell
Dobbins
McGrew
Jay
City of
Coomasville
Pringle
Water and Light Department General Reserve
General Reserve
Water and Light Department
Poll Tax Paid Georgians Eligible to Vote Under Amendment
Atlanta reports that any Georgian who has paid his poll tax and met other requirements can vote under a new amendment. The governor’s proclamation lists six of eight constitutional amendments approved in the November 8 election, but May says the proclamation is only informative and not required to activate the amendments.
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City of Thomasville Charter Amendment On Light and Water Sale
A city charter amendment proposal for Thomasville requires a two thirds vote in an election to authorize sale of the light and water plant and systems. After discussion the resolution was adopted with Roy Hay as mayor and CC as clerk.
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Thomasville
Roy Hay
Iotipep Ukits
Governor Russell signs commissions for new officials in Georgia
Governor Russell begins issuing commissions for newly elected officials in Georgia. He has issued for about fifty state officials and sent out commissions to 28 solicitors general and 20 Superior Court judges. The upcoming task includes 1,200 county officials and 1,800 new justices of the peace to be commissioned after certification. Justice of the peace elections are set for December 3.
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Atlanta
Russell
Chick Axgcutive
Chick
Twentieth Century Club of Boston to Host Silver Tea Quilt Display
The Twentieth Century Club of Boston with its literary and library committee and the music committee sponsors a silver tea and quilt display at the library on Thursday afternoon December 1 from 3 to 5. A prize will be given for the prettiest modern quilt and old quilts will also be shown. Tea will be served and a silver offering for the library and club will be collected. All quilt enthusiasts are invited to attend.
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Twentieth Cementury Club
Tech to take 28 players to Berkeley for UC Berkeley game
Georgia Tech head coach W A Alexander announced a 28 man squad would travel to California to face the University of California at Berkeley on December 17. The team departs Atlanta on November 30 for the Pacific coast game.
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W. A. Alexander
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Local notes expand with visitors and services in Valdosta
Mr. R B Carduff of Macon and Mrs. Alice G Martin of Tampa visit Valdosta for business and relatives. Miss Maggie Burkett of Dothan calls on Mrs. R T Dickey. Joe Hipyers Garage offers auto storage and repair. Several business visitors including P L Cartwright E D Paulk of Tifton and B G Adams of Monroe. Archbold Memorial Hospital hosts Mrs. John C Ellis and Mrs. W Leroy Clarke. Dr C H Ferguson leaves for St Louis for ill son George. The Woman's Exchange opens December 1 at J H Spence store. Local shop ads promote plumbing, chiropody, and shoe repair. Reno Duren and son from Coshocton Ohio visit. he once lived in Thomasville.
Roosevelt Campaign Talks in Topeka and Warm Springs
President elect Roosevelt on a western tour discussed surplus control and rural credit expansion to aid farmers. He met with Rep Jones of Texas and Rep Steagall of Alabama about agriculture and banking committees. He anticipated talks with M L Wilson and Rep Vinson on economy efforts and Muscle Shoals legislation. Senator Cutting of New Mexico may visit Warm Springs en route to Washington.
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Steagall
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Topeka
Kansas
Warm Springs
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Montana State Agricultural College
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Georgia
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Department of National Defense
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Muscle Shoals
Senator Cutting
New Mexico
Washington
State Employment Insurance Systems Debate Marks Progress
The article notes continued discussion of unemployment measures. Delegates at the Vancouver convention show support for both creating work opportunities and relief, aiming to aid those out of work after a hard year.
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Vancouver
Majority of House Now Reported Ready to Vote
The article notes the House is reported ready to vote on the prohibition issue. It discusses the lack of a popular verdict on prohibition and asserts that while presidential candidates are bound by party platforms, members of Congress are not and must be guided by promises to their constituents.
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Duren Family Rushes to Lakeland for Ill Daughter
Mr and Mrs D C Duren and son William left for Lakeland Florida after learning their daughter Mrs Albert Chestnut is seriously ill. A wireless update from Mr Duren brought hopeful news about her condition.
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D. C. Duren
William
Lakeland
Fla
Albert Chestnut
Election for Justice of the Peace in millitia districts
The state votes for Justice of the Peace at polling places Saturday December 3. In Thomasville district six candidates have campaigned for the position this past month. A large voter turnout is expected. Three constables seek two available places.
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Justice of the Peace
Thomasville
Thomasville Study Class Plans Afternoon Meeting
The December business meeting of the Thomasville Study Class is set for tomorrow at four o clock. Attendees should bring reports on ticket sales as the drama committee’s evening program looms.
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Thomasville
Clifton Steverman
Henry ‘Moors
J. A. Horn
Ways and Means
Firefighters collect toys for Christmas distribution
The Times Enterprise reports volunteers from the Fire Department will repair donated toys for Christmas. Mr. M H Goodwin at Thomasville Ice Manufacturing Co offers conveyance to collect toys, asking residents to give toys to ice and coal truck drivers for delivery to the plant and onward to the fire department for distribution to children in need.
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M. H. Goodwin
Thomasville Ice & Manufacturing Co
Ice Company
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R. T. Dickey
Joe Hipwers
Messrs
P. L. Cartwright
E. D. Paulk
Tifton
B. G. Adams
Monroe, Ga
J. D. Addison of
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Shell Petroleum Company
Hurst
Remington Avenue
John C. Ellis
Perry, Fla
Archbold Memorial Hospital
W.leroy Clarke
C. H. Ferguson
St. Louis, Mo
George Ferguson
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Loucva Rogers
Valdosta
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Joe Craig
Grandview, I
W. ‘J. Lutz
Waterman
Frances Turner
Columbus
J. L. Turner
Woman’s Exchange
J. H. Spence
N. Broad St
A. VanArsdale
Birmingham
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Broad St
Stewart’s
Reno Duren and Son
Coshocton
Ohio
Mr. Duren
Thomas Countian
Warm. Springs
B. L. Brewton
S. J. Gwaltney
Armstrong’s
Dupont
Cail
Carrie Cox
Frances Chisholm
J. Py Vickers
Fletcher Street
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Mistal
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