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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1932

Page

6

Talmadge Drops Bombshell in Gubernatorial Campaign

Eugene Talmadge charged Thos W Hardwick and John N Holder with corruption over highway contracts tied to the Kentucky Rock Asphalt Company. affidavits say Holder used his influence for contracts. Hardwick would be paid $800 per mile and $25,000 in fees for Kentucky asphalt work in Georgia.

Eugene Talmadge Thos. W. Hardwick John N. Holder Talmadge Hardwick Kentucky Rock Asphalt Company Tom Ha K Holder Highway Department Highway Partment R. J. Davidson Davidson Frank Holder Kentucky Asphalt Company Georgia Tom Hardwick Kentucky Rock

Kelley Declines To Debate Edwards In Georgia Bid

John I Kelley refuses Edwards invitation to debate in Atlanta on August 25. In a letter to Edwards, Kelley says he supports three campaign principles and will focus on exposing alleged corruption by Eugene Talmadge and the agriculture department.

John I Kelley H. B. Edwards Atlanta Mr. Edwards Edwards J. Kelley Kelley Georgia Eugene Talmadge Culture Department of Agri

Three Injured in Train Wreck Near Brantley

An Alabama wreck left three people in serious condition and dozens more hurt as a Central of Georgia train derailed near Brantley. Conductor 3. H. Hardy of Columbus Ga. was listed in critical condition along with Miss Ethel Railey of Andalusia.

Andalusia Ala Troy Central of Georgia Brantley Ethel Raley H. Hardy Columbus Railey Tom Wright

Bandits Rob Atlanta Newspaper Employees in Robbery

Two masked men entered the Atlanta Journal Sunday circulation department and held up workers, fleeing with about $1,500 via a mail chute. Police said two accomplices waited outside in a car as the four sped away. An employee was struck during the holdup.

Atlanta Atlanta Journal

Roosevelt Ohio Address Highlights Economic Reform Plans

Highlights from Governor Roosevelt's Columbus speech urging American individualism with equal opportunity for all. He condemns concentrated wealth, tariffs hurting farmers, and Republican leadership as failing to solve core problems. He calls for orderly, explicit remedies to aid the masses.

Roosevelt Columbus Washington Hoover

Towns in Georgia Given Free Cloth

Washington Aug 22 Cotton cloth totaling 110 000 yards first cons v ersion of 500 000 bales of government owned cotton voted by congress to aid the needy was ordered shipped to 15 cities Monday by the Red Cross. Those to receive first consignments include Plymouth New Hampshire Delphos Ohio Greensburg Pennsylvania Sumter South Carolina Fayetteville North Carolina Metter Georgia Atascadero San Gabriel and Alhambra California Mount Sterling Kentucky Huntington Tenn Hudson Mass Westerly Rhode Island Madison West Virginia and Decatur Ga The shipments include prints shirting and euting flannels for Red Cross sewing units and other groups of women volunteers to make clothing.

Washington Congress Red Cross Plymouth New Hampshire Delpho Ohio Greensburg Pennsylvania Sumter South Carolina Fayetteville North Carolina Metter Georgia Atascadero San Gabriel Alhambra California Mount Sterling Kentucky Huntington

Watermelons Weigh 282 Pounds Total

A Washington county farmer reports two watermelons totaling 282 pounds with the larger at 181 pounds and the smaller at 101 pounds.

Washington County

Public Records of Mr. Talmadge Exposed In Speech

In a Swainsboro speech Thos W Hardwick cited a Senate Committee report on the Department of Agriculture. It charged Eugene Talmadge with misusing funds, duplicating expenses, paying claims without warrants, and transferring funds from fertilizer tags to the Bureau of Markets.

Mr. Talmadge Thos. W. Hardwick Swainsboro Thos W. Hardwick Senate Committee Georgia Senate Journal Department of Agriculture Eugene Talmadge Bureau of Markets Thie Commissioner of Agriculture Aley Durin Washington, D. C Southern Tariff Association Georgia Southern Tariff Assocition Jno.a. Peterson Peterson Talmadge Louisville Commissioners of Agriculture Mann Senate House Palmadge Sargeant-at-arms State Department Augusta Eugene Talmarge Brunswick Macon Mettac Scotland Pullman McRae Carrollton Gas McRae J. J. Brown Hugh Howell Riley

Impeachment Debate Over John A Peterson Salary Increase

The record shows a committee dispute over a salary increase for John A Peterson and possible misallocation to Mrs Eugene Talmadge. The report notes an increase to 225 dollars monthly since 1981 with no strings attached, and a minority view by Mr Lanier urging impeachment of Mr Talmadge.

Duckworth Watson Neisler Talmadge General Assembly House of Representatives Nelson Cook McGehee Talbot Culpepper Fayette Lanier Echmond Commissioner of Agriculture John A. Peterson Eugene Talmadge Department of Agriculture Eugene Snags House Journal Richmond

Rigsbys Machine Flips Three Times No One Injured

Ellaville Georgia August 22 Sheriff P E Rigsby had a busy day ending with his car overturning three times after a wreck involving two Americus men Clyde Trader and L D Pilcher who were reportedly drunk. The sheriff and prisoners escaped serious injury and were jailed to await trial.

Ellaville Pec. Rigsby David Wicker Americus Clyde Trader L D. Pilcher Rigsby

Sale Under Power Sets Bid On Butler Property

By virtue of a deed to secure debt Mamie Adams transfers property in Butler to satisfy a note of 2250 dollars plus interest. W F Gray as administrator will sell Lots 8 4 5 6 Block 6 bounded by Central of Georgia Railway right of way State Highway No 8 and Negro Masonic Building August 13 1982.

Mamie Adams B. H. Watson W. F. Gray Butler Central of Georgia Railway Co Negro Masonic Building E. Brown and IR. S. West Superior Court Said County F. Gray B, H. Watson

Tax sale notice for Musslewhite property in Taylor County Georgia

Legally described sale to be held September 1 1982 September 6 at the courthouse door. Property includes Lot 188 in the 14th section and Lot 161 in the 18th district section 2. State and county tax execution for 1939 against J W Musslewhite. Interstate Bond Co transferee. Property pointed out by plaintiff. Tenants in possession not served. August 7 1982 RP Moguffin Sheriff.

Georgia Taylor County Couy House J. W. Musslewhite Interstate Bond Co J W. Muaslewhite RP. Moguffin Shorin

Sheriff Sale in Taylor County Georgia

Taylor County sheriff to sell 50 acres from lot 180 and 25 acres from parts of lots 95 and 261 in the 4th and 18th districts respectively as tax lien on J W Musslewhite. The proceeds are to satisfy taxes due for 1981 to Atlanta Joint Stock Land Bank. Sale set for the Tuesday before the 4th Tuesday in September 1992. R P McGuffin sheriff.

Georgia Taylor County Said Taylor Lucy Go Ter Sam Little J. W. Musslewhite A. Roberts Atlant Joint Stock Land Bank Transfore R. P. McGuffin

Letters of Administration for Mrs. L. V. Hammond

Georgia Taylor County notice states E. A. Newsom has applied for Letters of Administration on the estate of Mrs. L. V. Hammond deceased. All next of kin are required to appear at the Ordinary's office within the legal time to show cause why letters should not be granted. Dated 2nd, 1982.

Georgia Taylor County E. A. Newsom L. V. Hammond

Estate Administration Notice for William D. Cleveland

Notice to creditors and kin of William D. Cleveland that letters of administration on his estate may be granted. The Ordinary, L. T. Peed, requires appearances at the office within the lawful time to show cause why letters should not be granted. Witness dated 1932.

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John Holder Franklin Roosevelt Texas K. Robinson Savannah Central OF Georgia Railway Legal. Advertisners Sheriff's Sale Ernest Cleveland William D. Cleveland Wl County Nature L. T. Peed The Piedmont J. G. Brandon Son Yi Palldelphia Baston Bereince And Hosorta New York Portas Maine Baston J Houltas Georga Central OF Georgia
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