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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1932

Page

8

Crisp Deplores Washington Clash Before Atlanta Legion

Atlanta July 29 Representative Chas R Crisp told the American Legion post that he deplores the Washington clashes as blood was shed and urged conciliatory action to evacuate postwar veterans. He defended support for veterans programs and warned against radical claims while advocating a large, capable United States and a balanced budget with taxes, noting opposition to cash bonus payments.

Atlanta American Legion of Atlanta Chas. R. Crisp Washington United States United States Senate Crisp Atlanta Legion Post Congress Basil Stockbridge Dionnaires Legion Criep Fce America Roy

Candy Firm a Boy's Love For Sweets Founds Augusta Plant

Augusta Ga July 81 The Hollingsworth Candy Company grew in 26 years from a three man shop with little capital to a millio n plus enterprise employing 250 people. Founder Virgil Hollingsworth Sr left an 85 month job in 1906 after a boyhood love of confections spurred him to Augusta. He started in a tiny room with one helper and a partner backed by basic ingredients and a grand future.

Augusta Hollingsworth Candy Company Virgil Hollingsworth Union Point Iniline

Georgia Highway Board Clears Way for U S Funds

Georgia's highway board announces starting August 15 for the first 6 million dollars in road contracts. About 2 million will be awarded at first as federal money arrives monthly. Rules set by the federal public roads bureau fix wage rates and labor limits, with veterans given preference where possible and local lists guiding hires.

Georgia Highway Board Feder Tme J. W. Barnett E. P. McWhorter E. P. van Story Washington Shab Comate Barnett Federal Bureau of Public Roads The T. H. McDonald Bureau Estahea Mae State Highway Board Ich

Bradley elected director of Georgia Power Company

W C Bradley of Columbus Georgia was elected to the board of Georgia Power Company on Thursday. He is a Coca Cola geapen director and has long served on multiple boards including Columbus Electrica Power before its merger, Columbus Manufacturing, Central of Georgia Railway, Citizens and Southern National Bank, First National Bank of Atlanta, and many others. He also leads several banks in Columbus.

Atlanta W. C. Bradley Columbus Coca-Cola Geapen Georgia Power Company Bradley Columbus Electrica Power Company Georgia Power Co Coca-Cola and Power Companies Columbus Manufacturing Company The Bradley Manufacturin Company of Central O Geo Railway Citizens and Southern National Bank First National Bank of Atlanta Mnufacturing Company of

Former Marion County Man Charged With Wife Murder

Taylor a former Marion county resident now jailed in Savannah is charged with the murder of his wife Inez Taylor 26. She died Friday night from wounds after a Thursday shooting when he accused her of infidelity and waited for her return from work. He cried upon hearing of her death.

Taylor Marion County Savannah Inez Taylor

Theatre magnate adds Douglas house to Georgia chain

R. E. Martin of Columbus, operator of a theatre chain in Georgia and Alabama, added the Douglas theatre to his group last Friday. He recently acquired the two theatres at Tifton and the Rylander at Americus, expanding his holdings.

R. E. Martin Columbus Georgia Alabama Mr. Martin Tifton Americus

Battle enters senatorial race in Schley County

Ellaville Ga July 29 Considerable interest has been injected into the Schley county political situation by the announcement of C L Battle for Senator from the 18th senatorial district composed of Schley Macon and Sumter Counties Other candidates have announced for the place including H W Hogg and E B Hornady Hogg is a former senator and former mayor of Ellaville Hornady resides in the country and is making a determined race Battle represented the county in the legislature years ago The race for the legislature is also a three cornered fight among A A Arrington W D Baugh and C Jordan Baugh is the youngest man to offer for a seat in the lower house from Schley County Arrington and Jordan are popular in town and Arrington has served one term and seeks reelection The political situation is at a high pitch and a large vote is expected in September.

Ellaville Schley County C. L. Battle Battle A. A. Arrington W. D. Baugh C. ©. Jordan Baugh Schley Messrs Arrington Jordan

Funds Available Soon for Georgia State Roads

Georgia will obtain about 3.13 million dollars in federal emergency relief for highway construction. Capt J W Barnett, chair of the State Highway Board, said funds will be paid to the State Highway Department as projects are approved, not directly to contractors. B P McWhorter, state highway engineer, in Washington, relayed details of the allocation arrangement and timing.

Georgia Federal Emergency Relief Fund Capt J. W. Barnett State Highway Board B. P. McWhorter Washington McWhorter Capt. Barnett State Highway Department

Reward to be shared by three officers for May 3 robbery

Americus Georgia July 29 Officers from Americus Leesburg and Albany who captured key suspects in the May 3 robbery will share a $200 reward paid by Bankers Association. The trio's names and roles are given with local officials outlining division of the prize. Several captured and convicted suspects tied to the Leslie robbery are identified with connections to the Leesburg case.

Americusy Ga Americus Leesburg Albany E Bankers Association W. P Co. B. L. Forester L.A. Hancock Roy Richardson Confessor Grave J. W. Collins A. J. Thompson Sumter County Charing B

Macon Firms Robbed Of Cigarettes And New Automobile

Macon Ga Aug 1 Burglars early Sunday secured a thousand dollars worth of cigarettes and a new Ford eight cylinder sedan from two local businesses Kingman and Everett grocery on Broadway reported 16 cases of cigarette brands stolen then found 47 cartons in a rear yard likely tossed from a second story window A back window entry suspected and doors locked on arrival Police say the Ford was driven through a large floor door and left with the lock pried open both burglaries closed with doors relocked and automobile insured against burglary

Macon Kingman and Everett Broadway Jones-Stewart Motor Co Ford Peer

First Alienation Case Denies Damages in Cobb County

In Marietta Georgia July 30 a Cobb superior court jury found against Mrs Jessie Goode Sessions seeking 50000 in damages from Mrs Evelyn Parker in the first alienation of affections suit filed in the state. The verdict came in about four hours after deliberations began. Mrs Sessions granted a decree toward a full divorce from her husband Lene Sessions who resided in Salt Lake City. Parker, a Brooklyn native, moved near Marietta with her father the renowned portrait painter F Nenegele. The Sessionses have one son about 14.

Marietta, Ga Settee Cobb County Marietta Priday Jessie Goode Sessions Evelyn N. Parker Parker Brooklyn N. Y F. Nenegele Sessions Lene Sessions Salt Lake City

Two Men Sought in Macon Robbery

Macon Georgia July 41 Police seek two men believed to have gone to Atlanta Sunday morning with 800 dollars loot from a Macon small loan company robbery Saturday night. The driver of the car is under arrest but not charged in the robbery.

Macon Atlanta W. J.malone Bar Trading Company Malone

TWO ELLAVILLE CHILDREN BURNED BY LIVE WIRE

In Ellaville Georgia on Friday morning Dollie Ellis twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Len Ellis grabbed a live wire and could not free herself Louise Dickerson a nearby neighbor tried to help but received the shock. Mrs Cleve Ellis rescued both girls after their arms were badly burned. Witnesses said the aerial radio in the home fell on a clothes line in the yard and became energized. The girls stood on the ground and touched the line while hanging out clothes. The line was knocked down by Mrs Jack who pulled the girls with force and freed them from the radio aerial.

Ellaville Dollie Ellis Len Ellis Louise Dickerson Cleve Ellis Theso Jack

Duffey Dies During Fitzgerald Trip in Georgia

Fitzgerald Ga Aug 1 Mr J C Duffey roadmaster of the A B and O railroad died unexpectedly Saturday night His wife and four children who reside in Birmingham survive The body was sent there for burial

Fitzgerald, Ga J. Duffey A. B. and Fitzgerald Birmingham

Ex-Taxpayer urges voters to act before elections

A letter from Dawson Ga expressing frustration at taxpayers who fund officeholders. The writer implores readers to protest loudly now to curb future taxes, warning elected officials will wield power for years while taxpayers pay. The message ends with a call to action for collective dissent.

Mr. Taxpayer

Wesleyan Scholarship Winners Named at Macon Auditions

Wesleyan conservatory announces scholarship winners from radio auditions judged anonymously by Prof. Joseph Marez. Piano winners are Addie Fincher, Novelle Hutchinson, and Jesse Manley. voice winner Leila Harp. violin winner Lillian Brandon Jones. organ winner Kathe Corathfen.

Macon Wesleyan Conservatory Joseph Marez Conservatory MWAZ Addie Fincher Doeran Novelle Hutchinson Lakeland Fla Jesse Manley Griffins Leila Harp Columbus Lillian Brandon Jones Atlanta Kathecor

Chief Loses Badge Pen Pistol Razor and Hat

Macon July 81 Chief of Police H A Fausett of Ocala Fla found his car missing multiple items including his pistol badge purple felt hat and razor pen after leaving a downtown restaurant Saturday night A detective said a Negro brought in the razor and pen but the pistol badge and hat remained missing.

Macon H. A. Fausett Ocalla Fla Jeff Macon

Perkins Family Reunion Draws Wide Group to Perkins Village

The Perkins family of Jenkins County held a large reunion at the old home with members from Charlotte North Carolina Butler Florida Little Rock Arkansas and Springfield. Attendees included Clyde Young J W Edwards Gene Rawls Gig Powledge Irene Perkins and many others visiting relatives in Magnolia Springs and Perkins. A barbecue gathering on Wednesday brought together Millen and visiting kin plus extended family members and friends.

Perkins Jenkins County Clyde Young Charlotte N. C J. W Edwards Butler Gene Rawls Clearwater, Fla Gig Powledge Tallahassee Fla Irene Perkins Little Rock Ark Millen Magnolia Springs T. F. Bargeron F. W. Perkins Fred Perkins Ih H. Perkins J. G Perkins George Perkins Y. E. Bargeron Grace Helen Bargeron Gene Bargeron Springfield

Missing funds found in bank official Harris Paterson case

A statement released Monday reveals that the accounts of H B Paterson, formerly vice president and trust officer of the Columbus Bank and Trust Company, were found to be $2,516.79 short. The disclosure highlights potential financial irregularities tied to his tenure.

H. B.patterson Columbus Bank and Trust Company Istelier Adley

Old Age Holds No Trors for Those He Know the Traut

Modern medicine promises renewed vigor for elders through Lee's Mineral Compound. The ad claims the formula provides minerals and vitamins, purges toxins, steadies nerves, eases sleep, and removes ailments like indigestion and fatigue. Available from Butler Drug and dealers. price 1.25 for a large bottle, postage paid.

Lee Dru Butler

Special Excursion From Georgia to Cuba and South Georgia

Special excursion on August 6, 1932 offering low fares to Tybee Florida Haran and South Georgia points. Tickets available through Central of Georgia ticket agents. Details include itinerary and fare information with limited seating and travel details.

Tybee Florida Haran Cuba South Georgia Central OF Georgia Wunad

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Chas. R. Crisp Deplores U. S C. Bradley Con Third National Bank of Columbus Columbus Savings Bank and Trust Company Eagle and Phenix Mills J. C. Duffey 1Dawson, Ga Iwesleyan Perkins Family Forsyth Ais Orug Jumdago Dlessea Butler Drug Edwards Brothers J. W. Edwards J Embalmer Piedmont JG. Brandon, Ger
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