Negro Shot By Thomaston Officer After Attempted Escape
Thomaston April 4. The fatal shooting of a negro who attempted to escape from a Thomaston police officer Sunday was revealed Monday by Sheriff O.G. Meeks of Upson County. Meeks said Officer Blankenship was forced to shoot Willie Leonard when Leonard tried to flee in a car returning him from Macon to Thomaston to answer a robbery charge. Leonard robbed Ed Atwater, manager of the Thomaston Country Club, of about 200 dollars on Feb. 8 and was arrested in Macon last week. The sheriff said Leonard attacked the officer with a cane in the car and the officer fired twice before reaching Thomaston two miles away. Leonard's father lives in Macon, but Leonard had been living in Thomaston for some time.
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Thomaston
Sherif
Meeks
Upson
Willie Leonard
Leonard
Macon
Ed Atwater
Thomaston Country "Club
Blankenship
Courage in Tribulation
A note on character values praising courage when slandered. It contrasts weak men succumbing to detraction with brave individuals who persist and ultimately succeed. The perspective emphasizes moral steadiness and resilience in facing criticism.
New Spray Aims to Control Codling Moth in Georgia
County agent W F Bembry reports development of tank mix nicotine bentonite spray for apples as an alternative to lead arsenate. It promises easier washing, reduced residue, and potential cost savings despite higher upfront price. Field trials over five years show favorable results. extension agents suggest small demonstrations for growers.
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W. F.bembry
Georgia
Indiana
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Wyoming
Milk Cows Increase, Reports Bureau Officials
Bureau of Agricultural Economics officials report a rising number of milk cows. The findings indicate expanding dairy herds and potential impact on milk production.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Dogwood Legend Reprinted by Popular Request
The Herald republishes the March 1934 Dogwood Legend by Mik J. Le Mik ler of Ozark Alabama. The tale explains how the dogwood forest tree was chosen for the cross, and how Jesus blessed it with a slender form and cross shaped petals bearing nail marks and a crown of thorns as a reminder of his crucifixion.
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The
Herald
Mik . J. le Mikler
Ozark
Ala
Jesus
Former Butler Citizen Writes From Florida Home
Willie Smith of Jacksonville Florida appeals to old friends in Butler Red Level and Graball to hear from him after leaving Butler on February 10 1884 He recalls his late father Dr D A Smith former Butler mayor and asks former neighbors to write Dearly he cherishes Butler memories despite years and wars and asks to hear from those who remember him
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Jacksonville
Fla
Butler Herald
Butler
D. A. Smith
Florida
Willie Smith
Graball
W. W. Smith
Phelps St
In Memory of Little Joe Lumpkin
In Memory of Little Joe Lumpkin notes the death of Joseph Henry Lumpkin at a young age, with tribute from family members. The piece expresses faith in heaven, laments the loss, and urges reconciliation and hope for the grieving Thomaston community.
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Little Joe Lumpkin
W. R. ‘Lumpkin
Thomaston
Joseph Henry
iLittle Joe
Mauk
Joe
Earth
Graeyard
Joseph
Emma
Ramsey Plans Test of State Liability for Unpaid Teachers
Atlanta April 1 Ralphis Ramsey executive secretary of the Georgia Education Association announced plans for a friendly suit to determine whether the state and counties may be liable for back salaries to teachers. He said the group would poll General Assembly members on guaranteeing salaries and seek a ruling by the Georgia Supreme Court. The state faces a shortfall of about 6.2 million dollars to meet obligations to 21 000 teachers while Gov Rivers and the budget study continue.
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Atlata
Ralphis Ramsey
The
Georgia Education Association
Ramsey
B. D. Rivers
Georgia Education Angooisticn
General Assembly
Georgia Supreme Court
Educators
Rivers
In Loving Memory of J. B. Ingram
Obituary notice for J. B. Ingram, age 81, died November 10 1937 at his home of Homer Moore and family in Butler area. Shares mourning by his children Mrs Homer Moore Mrs Lester Locke Clarence Ingram Bryant Ingram and A J Ingram plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Homer Moore
J. B. Ingram
Father
Childern
Lester Locke
Butler
Clarence Ingram
Bryant Ingram
A. J. Ingram
Forsyth
One Minute Sermon by Rev J C F McCarter
Rev J C F McCarter delivers a sermon on Proverbs 22 2 about equality before God noting both rich and poor share life from birth to death. The article mentions nearly 4000 low income Georgia farmers receiving Community Service Loans over the past three and a half years.
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Georgia
Andy
Social Service Club Reignites Meetings and Plans
The Social Service Club reports its first meeting on March 14 at Miss Mary Woodall's home with ten members. They discussed program ideas, agreed to shift to weekly Tuesdays, and heard from Miss Joséphine Montgomery about grain duties. Miss Hooks from Butler High promoted home ec topics and invited tape measures for next sessions.
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Mra
Misa Hooks
L. R. Pike
Mary Woodall
Pike
Miss Hooks
Ro [Ros
Josephine Montgomery
Nelle Pittman
Anne Pittman
Ruby Austin
Nettie B
Hill Josephine Montgomery
Mary Woodyall
Johnnie Pittman
Miss
Hooks
Mesdames McFarland
Ruth) Pike
Bascom Parker
Mary B. Feller
D. Waller
J. Thurman
Laura Monktgomery
Harmon Montgomery
J. W. Lancaster
R. M. Jinks
Boss Wall
Col Chas C Stone Heads Enrollment Committee for CALT Camp
Col Chas C Stone, Butler attorney, leads Taylor County enrollment committee for CALT Camp at Ft McClellan Alabama June 16 to July 24. Eligible young men 17 to 24 of good character should apply now to Col Stone or M T Officer Ft McClellan. Government covers all expenses including travel uniforms food lodging medical care and equipment. No military obligation incurred. scholarships awarded by institutions for top campers. camps run on honor system.
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Chas. C. Stone
Butler
Taylor County
Ft. McClellan
Ala
CMLT
Ft. Cleelan
Col. Stone
E M. T
Fr. McClelan
Paidi
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