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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1934
Page
15
Georgia headlines report a busy week with notable deaths from Vidalia to Atlanta, including C P Ferguson struck by lightning, Virgil J. Smith of Columbus Police on duty, and J A Douglas Sr of Atlanta passing in Monroe NC. Federal relief, CCC expansion, and state tax figures frame a span of civic, weather, and crime notes across cities.
Columbus Ga Aug 28 Eugene Talmadge candidate for re election as Governor of Georgia will address Muscogee and surrounding counties in Columbus Wednesday afternoon Sept 8 at 3 o clock He is noted for cutting ad valorem taxes by 20 percent and reducing light power telephone railroad and bus rates saving residents over five million dollars yearly He also cut auto tags to 3 each and has spoken to over 300000 people in fourteen campaign speeches of the 1934 gubernatorial race.
In Richland Georgia on August 26 a creek near here yielded a giant four foot long turtle caught with hook and line by Roy Bruce and Emory Kent. The creature weighed about 76 pounds and had a 22 inch head circumference, astonishing observers.
In Columbus Georgia the police department screened 4961 autos in a safety campaign and deemed 821 unsafe, ordering them off the streets until needed repairs are completed.
Americus Ga Aug 25 Eleven hundred and fifty five bales of cotton of the new crop had been marketed in Americus up to this week a survey of warehouses here revealed today. This figure represents one tenth of the allotted ginning for Sumter County under the Bankhead act and indicates the remainder of the crop will be marketed quickly as fields turn white about Americus. Warehouses have added clerks to assist in hauling the crop for which buyers appear eager to exchange cash.
Talbotton Ga Aug 28 The fall term of Talbot superior court will convene Tuesday morning Sept 4 at 9 o'clock instead of Monday, Labor Day. Judge C F Mc Laughlin announced the one day delay due to the holiday. Both civil and criminal dockets are light and the court is expected to finish most business next week.
Jackson Ga Aug 27 Solicitor Frank Willingham said the Butts county grand jury returned an indictment against Pat Patterson charging murder in the death of Virginia Walden a 15 year old Atlanta girl fatally injured when she leaped from his car last Wednesday The indictment also charged she was led to believe the assault on her body would be continued and that she was struck by the car after she jumped Patterson said she asked him to let her out of the car but jumped before he could stop
Julius H. Smith a 41 year old mail clerk at the new Atlanta post office building faced a 2000 dollar bond after a Monday hearing before U S Commissioner E Griffith. He admitted stealing about 50 letters over three months saying he took contents totaling 30 to 85 dollars and expressed a wish to make restitution to rightful owners.
G C Adams runs for reelection highlighting his honest efficient service to agricultural interests. He emphasizes independence from other candidates and notes he is the only candidate who actually lives on a farm. The message asks for votes and influence.
Georgia Attorney General candidate M. J. Yeomans receives high praise from multiple papers. He is lauded as economically managed and successful in key suits, with claims of winning significant Supreme Court cases against National Biscuit Company and Standard Oil, potentially netting the state about $600,000 for public schools.
Columbus Roberts a Georgia farmer dairy man and manufacturer advocates for a marketing system to help farmers sell farm products at a profit, aiming to foster statewide prosperity through organized markets in the Democratic primary.
A Democratic candidate for the 74th Congress seeks September 12 primary votes in the Third District. He vows loyalty to the President and Democratic principles, aims for better farm prices, wealth equality, and full employment, supports strong defense yet opposes needless war, and promises attentive, district-focused service and pursuit of recovery funds.
Political notice from Taylor County voters announcing candidacy rules for the Democratic Primary. Mentions campaign dates and urging support for candidate Heapeaticine C W, Foy with emphasis on adherence to party rules and voting guidance.
A resident of Taylor County announces his candidacy for Representative in the Democratic Primary on September 12. He asks voters to support good economic government, endorses the Georgia administration, and pledges to prioritize agricultural and educational interests with earnest attention.
P A Jenkins announces candidacy for Taylor County Tax Commissioner under Democratic primary on September 12 1934. He notes prior four year service as Receiver of Taylor County, cites a 1934 General Assembly bill shortening term, pledges honest business like administration and fair treatment for the public, and requests support and influence in the upcoming primary.
G A Roberts announces candidacy for Tax Commissioner in Taylor County under the Democratic Primary on September 12. He thanks voters for past support and pledges faithful, conscientious service while confined to the duties of the office and unable to meet everyone personally.
A political appeal to citizens of the Third Congressional District of Georgia announcing intent to seek re election in the Democratic Primary on September 12, 1934. The candidate thanks supporters, notes district growth, rising duties, and pledges continued earnest effort if re elected.
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