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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1932
Page
6
A life sketch of Jon Chas. R. Crisp outlines his rise from clerkship to House parliamentarian and key Ways and Means role. It notes his loyalty to party goals, crucial tax pushes, and reputation as a respected, nonpartisan figure among lawmakers.
Governor Richard Russell Jr. names Major John Sanford Cohen publisher of the Atlanta Journal to fill the Senate vacancy caused by the death of William Harris. The appointment follows Russell’s succession from the state’s tobacco-drawing chief clerk and marks a pivotal moment in Georgia politics.
Judge I H Sutton runs to succeed himself on the Court of Appeals after leaving the Superior Court bench to accept the appointment. The brief tenure on the appellate court has shown him an able, fearless, fair and impartial judge, earning support from supporters who praise his training and record.
Georgia governor candidate John T. Kelley announces Courtland Gilbert will serve as publicity director at the campaign HQ in the Piedmont hotel. Gilbert, Mercer graduate 1927, has long been active in Georgia journalism and editing papers as part of his career in the Atlantic and Brunswick News.
Macon August reports Georgia Peach Growers Exchange general manager W G Bewley estimates the 1982 crop will bring under 1 million as most fruit has moved. about 200 cars remain in sight and total season shipments will be under 2,000 cars compared with 13,588 last season, a million dollars entering the state to improve the situation.
Dr Herbert Respess a long time physician at the private firm and staff until retirement died at his residence in Macon Saturday of a heart attack. He collapsed while walking in the yard after asking a servant to call neighbors. His wife Mrs Respess ill in health had left for a summer camp in Wiley Georgia. Survived by wife son Herbert Jr a student at Georgia Tech daughter Nell two brothers J Leon Respess of Decatur and Dr E Roy Respess of Macon three sisters Mrs Gee T Banks and Miss Anna Respess of Meron and Miss Macnasee Respess of Wahington DC.
Americus reports an inquest will release final reports on Grady Aldridge an 88 year old Macon county farmer who died at home near Andersonville. Coroner orders autopsy amid conflicting medical statements and ongoing witness summons. His wife reportedly left him ill and returned after his death seeking news.
Americus Georgia August 6 Mrs Ernest L Carswell died at a hospital Friday night after a several weeks illness from peritonitis She was prominent in social civic and church life and had recently been named Americus most useful citizen She is survived by her husband Dr E L Caldwell druggist and one son W R Carswell both of Americus her mother Mrs Alice Lee sister Mrs W E Gibson Tayrya and other relatives
Miss Laura Houser of Ft Valley is appointed assistant to Miss Andrews in the physical education department for the coming year. She is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Houser.
The piece notes criticism of Mr Crisp tied to a revenue bill provision shifting electricity tax to consumers after a Georgia Power Co. visit by Preston Arkwright. It hails him as Georgia’s distinguished statesman at the U S Capitol and discusses campaign tactics and a possible Senate promotion. Ed remarks that Crisp’s term ends March 8, 1938.
Fairburn Ga August 6 M D Collins candidate for state school superintendent issued a statement after visiting more than half the counties in Georgia and receiving reports from all others that a change is likely in the head of the state school department The statement urged no closure of rural schools and claimed the department received over 7 000 000 in 1981 the largest single year payment to Georgia schools
Leonard Dickerson received a three to five year penitentiary term after an agreement verdict and plea in superior court before Judge C F McLaughlin in Columbus Georgia. He was convicted of assault with intent to murder for shooting his wife Lena Dickerson on July 8. Mrs Dickerson suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen and was treated at the city hospital. Dickerson was arrested shortly after near his home.
Columbus Georgia August 5 a Muscogee county grand jury returned an indictment charging Henry B Patterson former vice president and trust officer of the Columbus Bank and Trust Company with embezzlement a shortage of 2516 79 occurred between January 1980 and July 6 1982 Patterson was held on four thousand dollar bond
Health setbacks and legal outcomes dominate this week’s Georgia headlines. Former senator Hon John W Bennett Jr recuperates from major surgery at Waycross hospital while A E Lashley, Grady county farmer and political figure, dies by suicide amid crisis. Peach county case sees a 19 year old sentenced to electrocution for murder. A fatal lightning strike injures Miss Halmy. A feud ending in a murder near Jesup lands O K Davis in custody. Chemical pioneer Dr Edgar Everhart dies at 78 in Atlanta. An address on taxation and government economy is planned in Macon. Swift Mills secretary G F Nettles Jr dies from shotgun wound. Eugene W Stetson joins Illinois Central rail system board. John McIntosh K Davis found dead in Cordele. coroner cites natural causes. Two Weselyan Conservatory music scholars emerge from local schools. Alfred Fox dies of heart attack. Lawrence Fox present. Rice and Gen H D Russell named major general for the 18th Division pending War Department approval.
Bozo arrives back in Bainbridge after a 60 mile trek from Albany and resumes a doorway position at the tea room once owned by his mistress. The Georgia Experiment Station near Griffin in Spalding county invites thousands of farmers this summer to view demonstrations and experiments for their benefit as a need for farming information grows.
Central of Georgia President H D Pollard argues railroads and public schools share direct funding interests. He cites Georgia figures showing railroads paid 4 367 510 in taxes in 1980 with at least 1 250 000 for schools, noting 30 percent of railroad tax support goes to education. He warns loss of railway taxes would force school closures or higher taxes. He urges fair railroad treatment and end to trucking preferential privileges.
Rev R L Benn delivers a minute sermon at the Presbyterian Church in Etowah Tennessee on the fear of death. He cites Hebrews 2 15 and Shakespeare while discussing how fear of death binds people and how Christ frees man from that bondage.
Levied upon property of W Musslewhite to satisfy state and county taxes for the year. Interstate Bond Co. transferee points out the property as described in a fifa. Tenants in possession noted. August 7, 1982. R P McGuffin Sheriff.
A sheriff's sale in Taylor County scheduled for September 1982 will auction 50 acres from the north part of lot 130 and 25 acres north of a branch from lots 251 and 130 in the 14th and 18th districts. The property, tied to J W Musslewhite, secures a tax execution in favor of Atlanta Joint Stock Land Bank. Sheriff R P McGuffin to conduct the sale.
E A Newsom applied for Letters of Administration on the estate of Mrs. L V Hammond deceased in this county. Creditors and next of kin are notified to appear at the office within the legal time to contest if any reasons why the petition should not be granted. Witness dated August 2, 1932, L T Peed Ordinary.
Ernest Cleveland applies for permanent letters of administration on the estate of William D. Cleveland late of Taylor County deceased. Creditors and interested parties are cited to appear at the ordinary's office within legal time to show cause why letters should not be granted. Witness dated August 2 1992 by L T Peed Ordinary.
Fragment references death, sin, law, and the life given through Jesus Christ. It presents a theological relation between sin and law and a call to faith through Christ as the giver of life.
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