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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
3
Georgia hunters are reminded that the open dove season begins October 16. State Commissioner Peter S. Twitty notes many hunters mistaken that killing doves after August 1 is legal. The Legislature in 1924 amended state law to align with federal regulations.
Washington dispatches special agents to Florida real estate centers to audit land boom deals and ensure full income tax collection from profiting realty transactions. Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair directs deputies to monitor transfers and profits in booming Florida markets.
Fort Valley Lumber Co announces artistic panelled glass doors for homes at Fort Valley Georgia. They claim the glass doors add tone charm and dignity where solid wood doors lack and invite customers to call and view.
Atlanta August 15 The bill by W E Steed of Taylor County would require a special bond for officers fighting moonshiners and bootleggers and would cover damages from illegal arrests or highway obstructions The judiciary committee gave it a favorable report and Steed seeks it on the calendar within the first three days of next week.
Final action on the white way act in Atlanta has Governor Walker's signature. The measure sets conditions for erecting the white way project. The cable is in Americus and other installation work began during paving. An early start is hoped, with completion and operation no later than October 1.
Governor Walker signed the measure banning Sunday dancing in Georgia public places. The law imposes up to a $1,000 fine or one year in jail and takes effect immediately.
The Senate penitentiary committee voted unanimously against the Ricketson bill that would repeal the electric chair law and restore hanging as the method of execution.
Railroads nationwide refuse to issue bills of lading for shipments to Florida East Coast points and Seaboard Air Line routes. The embargo from both lines began last Saturday and becomes effective Sunday, stopping most freight except perishables and fuel. Lumber dealers in Macon face delayed orders as a firm reported loading 50 cars for East Florida with no moving date.
Savannah leader Gordon Saussy drives a constitutional amendment for a $15,000,000 port bond issue to build seaport facilities. If ratified at the next election a port commission will pick the location, aiming to boost Georgia farming and manufacturing by secure port access.
Preparations are underway for Sumter County's annual fair in Americus with expected larger exhibits than prior fairs. Kiwanis Club members heard county agent H. A. Cliett and George O Marshall discuss the project and unanimously approved the fair plan at a luncheon.
Atlanta Aug 18 reports: unless the House changes its stance after a Tuesday vote, a substitute bill backing a half cent gasoline tax is likely to pass. Revenue would fund the state aid road system.
Miss Edwina Wood announces the Columbus Baptist Association Sunday School Day at Manchester Baptist Church on the fifth Sunday this month. The program features a long service led by C C Willis of Midland, devotional by Rev J W Maltinie of Manchester, Sunday School talk by Mrs BE Owens of Manchester, address by Louis D Newton of Atlanta, Six-point Record System with Dr W R Jordan of Columbus, dinner demonstrations for Junior Primary and Beginners, and a secretary's report. meeting starts at 11 00 a m.
A span of social visits and guests across Macon Junc tion City Fort Valley Prattsburg Charleston Crowells and Columbus is noted. Mrs Ruth Martin and Miss Thelma Spinks entertain and host with relatives while Rev Spivey assists in Crowells revival. Mrs H Sealy improves after illness.
Mr DeLa Russell left Saturday for a ten day vacation. He is relieved as night operator by Mr Adams of Talbot county. Mrs Jerry Rogers illness prompted J M Rogers to travel to South Georgia. Misses Macie and Myrtle Bean return to Union Springs Alabama after a few days. Mr and Mrs Howard Riley were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs H Small. J T Chapman and P C Watson visited Atlanta. Mrs John McMillen ill at Plains hospital. Mrs C L Wall and son visit her parents J L Anthony. Mrs J M Rogers weekend with sister Mrs Everett at Oglethorpe. Ida Wall left Monday for Augusta. Ruby Jinks visited Mrs Sallie Hesters in Atlanta. Sim Harbuck and children of Birmingham visiting relatives. Cleveland Barnes and baby of Rupert spent Sunday with Roy Waller. Mrs Joe Wilder and son travel to Waycross to be at bedside of her ill father. Alex Waller, Randall Waller, and J T Chapman visited the Purvis home at Howard.
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