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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1940
Page
1
Welby Griffith, popular postmaster for several years, resigns to take a rural carrier job in Manchester. M. R. Twitty, former citizen, is appointed to fill the vacancy and will begin duties around April 21.
Washington April 15 The Public Buildings Administration announced that G C Woodrut Co of Columbus Ga bid 6700 for the old post office building and site at Columbus John Woodruth Columbus offered 66666 66 and W J Heard Columbus 38000
R M Houser 67 prominent Fort Valley resident and owner of Ft Valley Crate and Basket Co died at his home after several days illness. He was a Methodist church steward and civic group member. Survived by wife Fannie Branham Houser son Russell Houser and sister Mrs Will Culler of North, S C.
The State Department of Education will sponsor seven district meetings April 15 to 25 to discuss improving rural education. Panels include educators and laymen with questions from the audience. Cities listed: Gainesville, Statesboro, Blackshear, Moultrie, Perry, Griffin, Rome.
Welfare Director Braswell Deen announced Friday that Georgia's 7CC CCC camps will receive 94 additional boys for the quarter starting April 1. The new total rises from 1,077 to 1,171. A further increase is expected for the quarter beginning July 1.
Fort Valley district Republicans call district convention for May 2 at 10 a.m. in Wilcox county courthouse Abbeville to reorganize elect officers and name a delegate and alternate to the national convention in Philadelphia. District chairman J H Crummey announced the plan. The third district covers 24 counties.
The Georgia Baptist Convention opens its first district meeting at First Church in Americus on April 22-23. State and Southern Baptist leaders will speak, with Dr. R. C. Gresham of Moultrie, president of the state convention, leading the program.
Griffin Ga April 18 peach growers fear a five million dollar loss to the Middle Georgia fruit crop after Friday night’s unseasonable freeze. Frank Gaissert, president of the Georgia Peach Growers Association, reported in Spalding and neighboring Pike counties that the crop is almost a total loss.
Americus Georgia April 12 Geo W Donaldson director of the Anthony school laboratory school of Georgia Southwestern College has been granted a leave of absence for one year to do graduate work at the University of Georgia He has been granted a teaching fellowship and will serve as associate director of the demonstration school of the University of Georgia school of education
Thomson Ga April 14 Funeral services for John Sk Gross retired businessman and farmer who died Sunday after a long illness will be held Monday at his residence Rev J D Matheson officiating burial will be in Thomson cemetery He was a prominent educator and active civic and church leader Surviving are two daughters Mrs Rh L Howell and Mrs J Q West both of Thomson and eight grandchildren
Atlanta reports hint at a flurry of near announcements as spring arrives. No names joined the gubernatorial slate yet though Hugh Howell and Columbus Roberts are noted as announced candidates, while others delay in the 11th hour alluding to a crowded campaign year.
Macon Georgia April 7 S M Ho wards henhouse burglar alarm backfired when he forgot to latch the hammer. He rose early, opened the door and received a full load of No 7 shot in his right arm and chest. He is reported in fair condition at Macon hospital.
A hosiery maker and a vegetable growers spokesman opposed the Patman bill to tax chain stores during a House Ways and Means subcommittee hearing. John M. Berry of Rome testified that earlier large chain orders kept his plant afloat, while R. F. Sams Jr. of Clarkston and Vegetables of America warned the bill would disrupt the national distribution system.
Columbus Ga April 12 high tribute was paid to Judge Charles Franklin McLaughlin who died unexpectedly Wednesday night at his home funeral services were held at 4 pm Friday at St Paul Methodist Church where he chaired the board of stewards. Dr Frederick Porter from Thomaston spoke of his friend and the community’s loss. Porter recalled McLaughlin as humane and merciful in justice and as a man who sought redemption for others. The service featured ministers Porter McGregor and GON A Superintendent of the district, with many officials present from nearby circuits and state figures. The lights he kindled in life would burn in memory.
Mrs. Boland, prominent in church and civic life, died recently after a life of active public service. She moved from Butler to Atlanta and then Oxford, supporting the Peachtree Road Methodist Church and the local female college community. Surviving are four sons Fay Candler Galloway Herbert Cane Jas and M Boland, two daughters Annie Cameron and Mrs Gutler, a brother Mr Cameron of Griffin.
Report from a society event shows No. 2 From Page attendees viewing production art, dining after a barbecue, and meeting actors including Keys of Gone With the Wind. Enoch Light's film Biscuit Eater drew the crowd as Hollywood talent mingled at Alban, with praise for Mrs Dean and the production company.
The notice indicates that a proceeding involving Bertha Irene Fuller and related parties will be heard on the first Monday in May. The document records the official hand and seal of the signer dated April 91, with details partially garbled but intending formal court action on the above counts.
The service was crowded as stewards from the St. Odist church and member Columbus thar attended in body and served as pallbearers. Interment followed at the cemetery with active pallbearers listed and a long roster of honorary pallbearers named for the deceased. County officials and attendees honored the occasion.
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