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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1956

Page

5

Macon Dentist Dr Timothy Harden Shotgun Wounds Found

Dr Timothy Harden a well known Macon dentist remained under emergency care after being found near death from shotgun wounds to the chest. Investigating officer John T Gibson said he was found at 920 a m near Old Holston road by two fishermen a single shot shotgun with two shells was found beside him motive for self harm not yet determined. Further investigation will continue according to Gibson.

Macon Timothy Harden Macon Hospital John T. Gibson Harden Old Holston Road Gibson

Aged Houston Man Shot At Home Near Perry

Harry Rice a 70 year old Houston county resident was found at his Perry area home Friday with gunshot wounds to the head. He was rushed to Macon hospital in fair condition and was discovered in bed by his employer J L Knight after several hours. Sheriff C C Chapman identified Rice as a grocery store employee.

Perry Harry Rice Houston County Macon Houston C. C. Chapman Rice Chapman J. L. Knight

Community Boundaries Set for Fall ACP Elections

ASC Committee announces new community boundaries for the upcoming ACP elections. Butler District includes Butler Militia District and farms north of Whitewater Creek. other districts list farms within their militia districts and Cedar Creek Rustin area includes Howard District south of White Water Creek. Some communities may have fewer than 75 farms due to new regulations.

ASC Butler Howard Whitewater Creek Carsonville-Daviston Carsonville- Daviston Panhandle Reynolds-Potterville Cedar Creek Rustin White Water Creek

Thousand Killed in Military Convoy Blast in Cali

In Cali Colombia a military truck convoy carrying high explosives and gasoline exploded in downtown. President Gustavo Rojas Pinilla claimed more than a thousand killed or injured, with rescuers digging through ruins of hotels cafes a police HQ and a railway terminal to recover victims.

Cali Colombia Cali Pres Gustavo Rojas Pinilla

Savage Seeks Third Georgia District Democratic Nomination

Montezuma farmer and Marine veteran Carl P. Savage Jr. runs in the Georgia Third Congressional District Democratic primary seeking voters’ support. He campaigns on deterring Russia, segregationist policy, farm price supports, and protection for textile workers and cotton farmers.

U. S. House of Representatives Georgia Russia United States South Congress Supreme Court

Cheek Seeks Re election for Taylor County Representative

To the voters of Taylor County I announce my candidacy for re election subject to the Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee rules for the primary on Sept 12 1956. If elected I pledge to promote health and education improvements welfare benefits farm to market roads and veteran services. I seek your support vote and influence. Hugh G Cheek

Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee Hugh G, Cheek

Citation for Dismission in Taylor County Georgia

Nettie F. Everett administratrix of Janie E. E. Frierson shows full administration of the estate. All interested persons must show cause why she should not be discharged and receive Letters of Dismission on the first Monday in September 1956. August 6, 1956. J. R. Lunsford, Ordinary.

Georgia Taylor County Nettie F. Everett Janie E. E. Frierson J. R. Lunsford

Georgia Taylor County Year's Support for Widow Swain

The court cites all concerned to show cause at the next September term why the twelve months support requested by Mrs Elma G Swain widow of A L Swain should not be granted. Aug 6 1956. J R Lunsford Ordinary.

Georgia Taylor County Taylor Elma G. Swain A. L. Swain J. R. Lunsford

Leave to Encumber Lands Cited in Taylor County Georgia

Mrs. Gladys Y. Childree has applied for leave to encumber lands in Taylor County set apart for her and her minor children as 12 months support. Cite to appear at 10:00 a.m. on August 11, 1956, at the Ordinary's Court to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Dated August 1, 1956.

Georgia Taylor County Gladys Y. Childree J. R. Lunsford

Sale of Cochran estate assets in county court order

By order of the Court of Ordinary issued July 31 1956 the estate of Robert T Cochran will sell at the courthouse door on August 11 1956 during legal hours. Items include a Payloader serial 16844 motor VCKM16903 a Fruehaus platform trailer a Great Dane tandem air brakes 10 00x20 tires serial FW57908 and a GMC Diesel model HDCR642 motor A4A19693. Terms cash. Henry J Payne administrator.

Georgia Taylor County Court of Ordinary Said Court House Robert T. Cochran

Real estate contact for sale or purchase in Butler Georgia

Classified ad notes Joiner Realty Company Butler GA licensed and bonded for land and real estate transactions. Adds fishworm castings for fertilizer promising amazing lawn garden results with growing giant plants. Invites call or write for information and low prices. Flint River Worm Farm Reynolds GA phone 7 4280.

Joiner Realty Company Butler Flint River Reynolds

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