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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1939
Page
14
A week in Georgia features 5 violent deaths, WPA shifts, and expansions. J D Lane Monticello postmaster dies at 61 after illness. Newton sheriff suffers a wrecked arm. Sumter WPA aid declined for a livestock market. Georgia plans a new state office building and boosts cotton forecasts.
Sumter county residents will meet the completed steel and concrete stockade during an open house next Sunday from 9 a.m. with board members in the receiving line. In another move, the University System regents announced the purchase of the original Confederate States constitution for 20000 from W W Devenne of Savannah to keep it in Georgia.
Fire at the Gordon handle factory and sawmill heavy damaged the landmark facility with several thousand dollars in losses. Owner S. R. Owens was away when the blaze started and the origin remains undetermined.
Columbus Georgia August 8 Broadway Columbus main business block is noisy as resurfacing begins Traffic is rerouted only sidewalks open to shoppers Old street car tracks are being removed and the surface will be smoothed The underground wiring in the block has recently been completed.
Washington man Jack Maier reports his car was stolen and he hitched a ride home. The driver then took Maier to the police station where officers helped recover the vehicle.
Talbotton Aug 4 Mrs Tennie TF Smith 88 died Friday at her home after a four month illness. Surviving daughters are Mrs Kate Battle Mrs Amoret Callaway and Miss Imogene Smith all of Talbotton. Grandchildren include Mrs James McMichael Hamilton Miss Frances Callaway Talbotton J L Callaway Reynolds T M Callaway Frank Benning and Miss Jean Battle Talbotton.
Preston Georgia Aug 6 David san hers 21 year old Webster county resident fatally injured Sunday after falling from a truck returning from a Lake Juniper picnic. He died at Ellaville clinic Sunday night surrounded by his parents Mr and Mrs Tom Sanders and siblings.
Columbus officials gave preliminary plans for gasoline and engine oil storage tanks with a capacity of 730000 gallons and sought a dock expert to assess waterfront terminals. If permits are granted, city ordinances may be amended to allow tanks in congested areas to support continued river commerce on the Chattahoochee to the sea after recent resumption of river traffic.
Carl Stallworth of Gainesville misplaced a $1,560 check and sent a crew to the plant dump where they recovered the missing document. The incident underscores the risk of disposing of negotiable instruments in waste.
Griffin Aug 6 Preschool session of Spalding High will open Tuesday Aug 22 per Prof A H Schuler superintendent of county schools. Session aims to offset days lost last term. All students including freshmen and sophomores urged to return. New students wait until regular term begins Sept 4.
Washington Aug. 6 Two more patriarchs of the federal bench C McLelland and J B Sullivan of the U S Customs Court have advised President Roosevelt they would like to make way for younger men Both signified a desire to retire under the Sumneres Act Prsiding Judge McClelland appointed by Theodore Roosevelt will be 85 on his next birthday Judge Sullivan 80 years old was appointed by Woodrow Wilson
Dawson reports cotton farmer Jessie Kennedy praises the English sparrow as an invaluable boll weevil catcher. Each evening birds swarm over cotton fields devouring weevils, boosting Kennedy's respect for the species.
Americus Georgia August 6 Dr R R Hollingsworth head of the social science department at Georgia Southwestern announced he had received appointment as professor of social science in the University Evening School of Atlanta Before coming to Georgia Southwestern he taught at Town State Teachers College for eight years and at the University of North Carolina for two years He was on the faculty of South Georgia Teachers College this summer.
H. P. Davis of Danielsville and Miss Carolyn Knighton of Benevolence arranged a marriage to coincide with both their birthdays. The ceremony, led by Rev. E. T. Wilson, began near midnight and finished shortly after. Davis formerly served as school superintendent at Colbert Payo and Barwick, and the bride taught at Payo.
Gainesville Ga August 7 The Gainesville Eagle celebrated its 79th birthday with the last edition Estab lished in 1860 just before the Civil War The paper has grown with the region and been led by notable editors including W H Craig longtime editor owner and A F Dean current editor owner for nine years W M Brice serves as business manager
Aug. 8 Atlanta report states seven year old David Wright, son of Mrs J. W. Hatcher, died after being struck on the Lawrenceville highway shoulder three miles north of Decatur. Vehicle driven by J. W. Wages of Decatur. Skul l crushed. death on hospital arrival. No charges filed against the driver.
Macon area WPA officials announce the resumption of dismissals affecting more than 700 relief workers in an 18 month rule. H P Derry says notifications will start upon receiving orders from state administration. County area supervisors had already notified 715 workers prior to July 28 suspension.
J. E. Mathews Jr., a Thomaston resident, suffered a badly crushed leg after his motorcycle collided with a car driven by Monk Antonio at Main and North. He was treated locally and rushed to Piedmont hospital in Atlanta where doctors hoped to save the limb, but the outcome remained uncertain.
A 12 year old Greek boy, Count Brastias Mark Sikelianos, visiting from a YMCA camp near Tallulah Falls, was made honorary citizen and given a greeting to send to Athens Greece. Mayor A G Dudley presided in a formal ceremony, bestowing the temporary mayoralty for a day and a life honorary citizenship.
Leesburg reports a unidentified white woman found July 28 on Sandy Beach road is not Gladys Williams. A coroner's jury ruled a car driver unknown caused death while authorities seek the vehicle and identity. The body lies in Leesburg Cemetery as investigators pursue leads.
Atlanta August 7 Governor E D Rig gers ordered monthly raises of 25 to 75 dollars for eight state highway department executives under the state budget law restoring most pay cuts imposed in April by the budget commission. Board Chairman W L Miller's 150 dollar reduction remained not restored.
Roy McGinty announces the Georgia Press association of Calhoun will hold its annual dinner August 25 in Rome. The group meets August 23 in Calhoun with Birmingham columnist John Temple Graves III as speaker. Visitors will tour Berry School and the Nome levee system.
Herschel Hamlin 19 a Crawford county farmer died instantly Sunday near Lizella when his Ford coupe left the road struck a pine tree. He was en route to Macon, sought to regain control but the car veered and crashed. He lived with grandmother Mrs. S A Marshall in Crawford county.
The letter mentions a three part pate and music by Tchaikovsky Prokofieff and Berlioz. It describes plans for a Jouss Ballet in Columbus this winter and a trip through Holland Belgium Switzerland and France. It notes leaving England next Wednesday and fond impressions of English life. It also reports bombings by the IRA and BBC studio visits with a Hamilton Hardy concert.
C W Foy as Admin of the W L Foy deceased estate asks the court to discharge him. The advertisement cites all persons kindred and creditors to show cause why the administrator should not be discharged and receive Letters of Dismission on the first Monday in September 1989. Signed L T Pred Ordinary.
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