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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1939
Page
8
A roundup of Georgia incidents includes three fatalities over the weekend across the state. Notable items cover a Barnesville mayoral nomination, Olin Johnson's rattlesnake death in Tifton, and a Macon interior court setback.
John B. Wilson of Georgia today became president of the National Association of Secretaries of State at Dixville Notch New Hampshire. The next convention location was not designated, diverging from the usual custom of holding it in the president's home state.
Atlanta, Aug 19 The fiscal year boost of 27 038 700 in resources of state banks in Georgia all of it reflected in deposits was reported by R E Gormley The banking superintendent's report compared condition of the 232 banks and eight branches for the fiscal year ended June 30 with the previous report.
Former Georgia governor L Eugene Talmadge will headline a Labor Day public meeting in Milledgeville on September 6. If weather permits, the event will be outdoors on the old capitol lawn now part of the Georgia Military College campus. rain moves it to Balkw ine county's new courthouse.
Washington Aug 20 Brigadier General Calvin B Matthews U S M C president of the marine corps examining board died from injuries suffered in an automobile mishap July 20 He held the distinguished service medal for leading the Nicaraguan guard in 1932 Born in London Tenn Sept 10 1882 he entered the marine corps in 1904 as a second lieutenant He is survived by his widow and a brother Brigadier General Hugh Matthews retired
Washington reports a favorite son surge for Senator G. P. Nye of North Dakota as a potential Republican presidential nominee gains momentum today.
The crumpled body of a young woman, transported in a trunk from Washington to Atlanta, was sent back to Washington. Coroner Paul Donehoe ruled death by a fractured skull from a blunt instrument in unknown hands.
Dalton Georgia police report the death of Theodore M Kemp 81 of Spring Place in an auto wreck seven miles north of Dalton on Saturday He was a passenger in a car that overturned several times Elbert Glass a fellow occupant sustained serious injuries officers said
Over 100 physicians and their wives attended joint meetings of the Tenth District Medical Society and its Auxiliary in Elberton. Scientific discussions headlined the program as Dr. D. N. Thompson of Elberton served as president and Dr. J. A. Simpson of Athens was secretary. Mrs. S. D. Brown of Ro likely led the Auxiliary.
In Carrollton Georgia a 12 year old mute Gladys Della Gore died from burns after dropping a kerosene lamp in a fireplace lighting her clothing. She was unable to call for help and an ambulance ride was hindered by rain soaked roads. Her parents Mr and Mrs J H Gore described the incident. The ambulance team carried the girl to a waiting cot on a truck which became mired and the crew walked the rest of the way.
Hugh Howell speaks at DeKalb County homecoming praising roots and past campaigns while promising to address crowds again next Fourth of July. He recalls 1938 race and emphasizes returning residents can walk with fathers and grandfathers, visiting old churches and graveyards.
A longtime speaker traced Schley County's history from Pond Town in 1812 to its 1857 creation and named Gen Schley. He saluted soldiers from the Revolution to the Civil War and praised local women and UDC members. He critiqued taxes and county consolidation while noting next year’s July homecoming. The event drew local editors and the Atlanta Journal.
Mr Buff, a longtime Macon resident and theater veteran, died after an illness. He served as property master and electrician at the Grand Theater and operated movie machines at the Capitol. He held leadership and union roles including president of the Macon union of motion picture operators and vice president of the Georgia Federation of Labor. He attended Vineville Baptist church and participated in the F. Vincent Bible class. He was active with the International Alliance of Theatre and Stage Employees and the Macon Federation of Trades.
F No. 8 war at One H Trussell notes a torn garage replaced by a larger garage and machine works building under construction. Excavation began last week. Jarrell Department Store manager Mr. Wilson Jarrell completed interior remodeling. Bankston Market owner Mr. O B Bankston repainted and added inventory. Many homes also remodeled and repainted.
Georgia Taylor County notice states Rosa Turner filed for twelve months support from the estate of the late Little Mack Turner. The application will be heard before the Ordinary at the September term of court, beginning the first Monday in September 1939. Witness dated August 5, 1939.
Georgia Taylor County citing C W Foy as administrator for W L Foy deceased asks the court to grant Letters of Dismission. Any interested parties should show cause why the administrator cannot be discharged on the first Monday in September 1939.
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