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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1956
Page
3
Gov Griffin of Georgia says he has not discussed a favorite son strategy with the Georgia delegation. He expects the state to hold its delegation caucus in Chicago just before the Democratic National Convention, with plans undecided on supporting such a move.
An experiment at the Georgia Academy for the Blind tests if blind individuals can excel as greenhouse workers. Federal and state agencies cooperate on this pilot program intended as a national model. Findings will guide similar programs elsewhere.
A letter from Montezuma Georgia candidate Carl P Savage Jr urges strong voter support in the Democratic primary. He promotes a platform including deterrence of Russia, segregation by federal action, nationalizing marginal farms, boosting basic crop sales, and higher tariffs on cheap foreign textiles. Savage notes military service in World War II and multiple degrees.
Representative Hugh G. Cheek announces candidacy for re election in Taylor County subject to the Democratic primary on September 12 1956. He pledges to improve health and educational programs aid for veterans rehabilitation farm to market roads welfare for those in need and prompt service to all constituents.
Nettie F. Everett administratrix of Janie E. E. Frierson deceased seeks discharge after full administration. Citizens and creditors are cited to show cause why letters of dismission should not be granted on the first Monday in September 1956. August 6, 1956. J. R. Lunsford Ordinary.
In Taylor County Georgia the Ordinary calls for shows cause at the September term why Elma G Swain widow of A L Swain should receive a twelve months support. The filing is by appraisers and cites Mrs Gladys Y Childree seeking leave to encumber lands held for her and her minor children as twelve months support with a show cause date set for August 11 1956.
By order of the Court of Ordinary dated July 31 1956 a sale of estate assets is set for August 11 1956. Items include a payloader serial 16844 a Fruehaus platform trailer and a GMC diesel with specific motor numbers. Property to be sold at the county courthouse with cash terms. Henry J Payne is administrator.
Classified ad states sale or purchase of cut over lands or real estate via Joiner Realty Company Butler Georgia. Licensed and bonded by the state. (7'26'4b)
Advertisement for Flint River Worm Farm in Reynolds Georgia offering fishworm castings to fertilize lawns and gardens. Claims giant pot plants and super vegetables with information and low prices. Includes phone contact 7 4280.
Local residents and guests shared visits and gatherings across the week. Families including Taunton, Eubanks, Locke, Chapman, Harmon, and Hankinson joined friends in Chamblee, Manchester, Thomaston, Ellaville, Butler, and Macon with multiple socials and a Miami getaway referenced.
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