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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1935

Page

5

Boston Visit Sparks Georgia Delegation to National Rural Mail Convention

The Georgia delegation to the national rural letter carriers convention in Boston enjoys poetry and history talks about Longfellow and Cambridge. Delegation members include President T. A. Kennedy and many officers and spouses from cities like Savannah Augusta Dalton and Waycross. They tour Boston sights plan Niagara Falls on return and push for Georgia to host the 1936 convention amid opposition from several states.

Boston Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Cambridge Longfellow Craigie Battle Street Harvard University America Savannah Gire Ry Wdnsworth Longfellow New England States National Rural Letter Carriers Harllee Branch Georgia William L. Slattery Post Office Department Washington Martha McDevitt National Rural Letter Carrier New York T. A. Kennedy Kennedy Tomlyn Edna Gratham Florence Hodges Manassas Tho. G. Walters Walters Ladies’ Auxiliary A. T. Turner Mary Lou Toccoa E. S. Hopkins Wall I. Ellaville N. F. Land Jackson A. G. Adams Augusta Adams W. A. Keown Rome Clarence Smith City Carrier Francis Tomlin C. M. Purdue Waycross J. W. Timmerman Our State Association of Stockton Timmerman A. C. McMillan Enigma J. L. Andrews Eastman A. B. Cain St. Simon Albany Thos. G. Walters B. T. M. Cauthen J. P. Porter Jonesboro D. R Temples Vidalia J M. Levie Montezuma Nace Grant Alto W. R. Woods Dawson J. W. Riley Milledgeville Betty Peeler Atlanta Texas Louisiana Indiana Missouri Maryland Nebraska Tenn Tennessee American Legion Band of Maine Niagara Falls

Thomas E Watson Father of Rural Delivery Service

The article honors Thomas E Watson as the driving force behind rural mail delivery. It notes his 1893 appropriation for experimental routes, the 1896 start of five routes in West Virginia, and the expansion to 83 routes in 28 states by year’s end. It envisions a 40th anniversary celebration in Georgia with a commemorative postage stamp and praise for Harllee Branch.

Washington Harllee Branch Edward B. Teagle, Jr Jnc Congress Thos E. Watson Livingston Watson Avilla Halltown Charlestown Senate Georgia Thos. E. Watson Capitol United States Post Office Department Branch

Lott and Marbut Engagement Announced for August 31

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Lott of Waycross announce the engagement of their daughter Katherine to Mr. Terence Clifford Marbut. The marriage is planned for August 31.

Dan Lott Way“oss Ths Katherine Tere Clifford Marbut

Georgia Delegation Attends Boston Gathering

A 65-member Georgia delegation is part of a meeting in Boston, marking the state on the national map. The report notes the event as a notable Georgia presence in Massachusetts.

Boston Mass Georgia

Taylor County Taxes Set For 1935 In Georgia County

Taylor County Commissioners levy a total tax rate of 11 mills for 1935 on $1,555,500 property value. Funds pay sheriff, coroner, jurors, road work, poor relief, schools, and bonds. Local school districts receive 5 mills. Butler Reynolds Crowell Central Wesley Mauk Turner Rupert districts share 5 additional mills. Tax Commissioner to collect and distribute to authorities.

State OF Georgia Taylor Commissioners of Roads Commissioners of Roads and Revenues Fulton National Bank Butler Reynolds Crowell Central Wesley Mauk Turner Rupert H. H. Riley W. M. Bbrown W. G. Fickiling Said County

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C. Wall Eltawille E. Watson Rural Delivery Service Chas C, Wall Mr, Wall Taylor County Cou the Jarrell’s Department Store Butler, Ga
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