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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1956
Page
6
Columbus Commissioner W. G. Bridges died Saturday after a prolonged illness. The state news roundup also notes extreme heat in central Georgia, a drowning tragedy in Macon, a recovery of a fallen attorney at Lake Jackson, a service station robbery in Macon, and several other local incidents across Georgia.
Dalton Georgia August 5 the citys 1500000 Hamilton Memorial Hospital was dedicated at ceremonies Sunday afternoon Rep Henderson Lanham of Rome Seventh District Congressman gave the dedicatory address Dr R C Williams of Atlanta director division of hospital services Georgia Department of Public Health presented keys to Paul B Fite chairman of the hospital board The building designed by Abreu and Robeson Atlanta and built by Ivey Bros Construction Co Atlanta has three stories with no wards and all rooms with one or two beds
A severe Sunday thunderstorm struck Talbotton, injuring no one and damaging the home of Joe Waller. Fire started after an electrical bolt struck the house, with flames spreading through the building owned by Will Halls of Reynolds and destroying furnishings canned goods and general property while the residents were away.
In Jefferson Georgia on June 19 a violent intruder killed Charlie Drake at his home. Sheriff Brooks said Drake carried a zipper purse with $5250 in large bills in his shirt pocket, which the killer did not find.
In Macon Georgia on Friday 28 men and women completed an eight week program teaching independent living skills for the blind. The group learned to walk alone wash their hair and shake hands with confidence. John Lewis the blind director noted some learners previously stretched out a stiff hand without a proper grasp.
Americus Georgia August 4 The Americus Development Corp launched with 50 local citizens subscribing for stock as prospects for two new industries brighten the community.
J P Allen Sr, president of J P Allen & Co, died Saturday from a heart attack suffered in a downtown drug store. He was 80 and had planned a Nashville vacation after waiting for an airport limousine. He led the firm from a small shop to a leading South specialty retailer.
The regular session of Houston County Superior Court begins Monday at Perry courthouse with two Warner Robins cases on the docket for trial this week. The Peach County semiannual term also sits this week at Fort Valley.
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