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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1934
Page
8
The Athens post office appoints D G Anderson acting postmaster. Atlanta prepares for a second annual air show with nationally known pilots invited. Georgia tax and revenue notes show gains, while fire losses in Atlanta reach a 20 year low. Local obituaries and civic updates from Columbus to Fitzgerald reflect continued state activity.
West Point Georgia mourns as Norman S. Reed aged 67, longtime West Point fire department member since its founding and over three decades as chief, died at his home last Thursday, ending a storied local career.
Blakely Georgia July 26 John G Butler has taken charge of the Blakely post office succeeding Mrs Z M Rambo who has served as postmistress for 12 years Butler will serve as tiny postmaster until he is confirmed by the next congress.
Ten white convicts escaped from the Dooly county stockade near Vienna Georgia about two weeks ago after leaving through the rear entrance. Bloodhounds tracked them. all but three have been captured. One offender voluntarily returned to custody.
Mrs Preston S Arkwright wife of the Georgia Power president suffers a broken leg after slipping while boarding a boat at the Arkwright summer home wharf in Lakemont. The incident occurred July 31 in Atlanta.
The Union Baptist church five miles west of Thomson marked its 125th anniversary with an all day session on Sunday. Rev. LeRoy Harris organized the program and speakers included Rev. W. M. Ivey Rev. R. E. Keel and the pastor.
James Probasco, 67, a West Side resident, was brought to the FBI for questioning in the Dillinger case. He then jumped from a 119th floor window to the alley below, dying of self inflicted injuries.
Chatsworth reports a lightning strike during a storm set fire to the Chatsworth high school causing $45,000 in damage. The blaze began on the roof and rapidly enveloped the building before officials noticed.
Columbus Ga July 29 Rev G C Gibson pastor of First Baptist Tifton has accepted a call to the Rose Hill Baptist church in Columbus and will assume duties Sept 1 He succeeds the late Dr L A Henderson as pastor in Columbus
Americus Georgia July 31 Mr Sam R Heyes deputy county clerk is shown a gold watch by First Methodist church members in morning services. The gift honors his untiring work to erase the building fund indebtedness. He served as treasurer since the church began building and oversaw payments on principal and interest as due.
Miss Virginia Moreland, administrator for the CWA and FERA office in Americus, will resign to pursue a one year sociology course at the Richmond School of Social Work under a scholarship, slated to start Sept 15 and end in one year with a master's degree in sociology. The rest notes cover a Sumter schools talk on child state ownership and Cordele bank charter approvals.
Americus Georgia July 28 D M Still awarded the contract for remodeling the north wing of the administration building at Georgia Southwestern College Construction began early this week The second floor will be made into a barber space Mr Still will also oversee remodeling of the administration offices
Cordele Georgia July 41 burglars damaged two office safes in Cordele and obtained money from one. The Coca Cola plant safe yielded all the money while the Strickland Motor company safe was broken into but left without loot.
Gadsden, Alabama, July 26. Sheriff T. F. Griffin, 57, died from a bullet wound inflicted by his son T. F. Griffin Jr., a deputy under his father. The son claimed self defense after the elder Griffin allegedly attacked the mother after she returned from a hospital visit.
Dawson Georgia July 27 three persons hurt two probably seriously early Friday night near Dawson when Mrs P E Chandler of Dawson collided with a light coupe driven by Lt G L Phipps of Ft Benning Mrs Daisy Wilcox McLain of Dawson riding with Mrs Chandler en route home from Columbus was said by hospital officials to be critically injured
Muscogee Mills in Columbus Georgia resume full operation after a short closing following departmental differences. About 1,000 workers returned to duty at regular opening Monday morning. An agreement on the differences was reached at a Saturday morning meeting between a workers committee and management.
Albany Georgia July 30 peanut growers in South Georgia North Florida and East Alabama say they did well at a hearing here last week by representatives of the U S secretary of agriculture. They expect the 65 a ton minimum price to continue and foresee a profitable crop this year. Last year’s crop nearly sold out before the minimum was set.
Hawkinsville Ga July 26 officials from Milledgeville went to the county jail and secured Charles Muse Jr a confessed bandit sentenced to 10 to 16 years Muse was taken to Milledgeville It is not known whether he will remain at the State Farm or be assigned to a county chain gang Before leaving he expressed appreciation of the treatment accorded him by Sheriff Hill and family
Eastman Georgia July 31 Rev and Mrs S B Register report their daughter Miss Louie Leonis Register missing since Monday July 22 at 2 oclock from the family home. No trace has been found and it is believed she may have gone toward Hawkinsville or Macon though there is no definite knowledge.
Atlanta July 26 Madison Bell of Cartersville announced Milton Fleetwood editor of the Cartersville Tribune News will manage his campaign for comptroller general Bell opposes Wm Barrison Bell spoke from his campaign HQ in Atlanta Fleetwood said he has known Bell well and considers him eminently qualified for the post
Columbus Roberts, a farmer dairy man and manufacturer seeks support in the Democratic primary. He proposes a market system to help Georgia farmers sell farm products at a profit and boost state prosperity.
The Georgia Education Association board selected Macon as the 1985 convention city with dates set for April 11 to 18. Board members Miss Allie S. Mann of Atlanta president. Dr. S. V. Sanford of the University of Georgia. M. R. Little of Louisville. F. F. Owe of La Grange. Mrs. Kate B. Brown of Henry County. Max Walker of Fulton County. Mr. Alfriend among others attended.
Eight children, seven boys and a girl, were playing cards on a railroad track in Shelton Connecticut when a northbound freight train struck them. One boy died later in hospital. the rest died almost instantly. The engineer did not see the group due to an approaching second train and the children did not hear it. The tragedy is noted as one of Connecticut's worst in years.
Hamilton Ga July 28 funeral services were held Saturday for Mrs Minnie Bruce 60 widow of Dr R J Brice of Hamilton killed Friday night by a hit and run driver as she walked along the sidewalk on the Columbus Hamilton highway she was survived by brothers C M Beers of Cataula and W T Beers of Newnan Georgia.
A Senate candidate pledges loyalty to the President and Democratic principles. He aims to lift the district through better farm prices, wage equality, and full employment. He supports adequate national defense but backs war restraint per American Legion views, pledging prompt constituent service and pursuit of funds from recovery programs.
C W Foy declares independence for the legislature representing Taylor County subject to Democratic Primary rules on September 12, 1984 and asks voters for support. The notice requests votes and influence from the electorate in the county.
A resident of Taylor County announces for state representative, pledging to support the current Georgia administration and to advocate agricultural and educational interests. He cites long local ties, a focus on sound economic government, and asks for voter support ahead of the September primary.
P A Jenkins announces candidacy for County Tax Commissioner of Taylor County to be decided in the Democratic primary on September 12 1934. He notes prior service as Tax Receiver and says he will run on an honest business like basis with a fair public service pledge.
G A Roberts announces candidacy for Tax Commissioner in Taylor County under the Democratic Primary on September 12. He thanks voters for past support and pledges to faithfully perform duties, asking for their vote and influence in the coming election.
A 1934 message to the citizens of the thir congressional district of Georgia announces a bid for re election in the Democratic primary on September 12 1934. The speaker highlights the district’s growth and the increased responsibilities of government while asking for continued support and influence for a term renewal. The tone emphasizes gratitude and dedication to public service during challenging times.
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