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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1934
Page
8
Georgia reporters recite a week of local incidents from diverse cities. Notable items include civil defense expansion and projected crop relief funds, multiple fatalities from accidents and storms, political figures and law officers in the spotlight, and a growing push for prohibition and public safety measures across Atlanta Columbus and rural counties.
Columbus Ga Aug 28 Eugene Talmadge re election candidate for Georgia governor will address Muscogee and surrounding counties at Columbus Wednesday afternoon Sept 8 at 3 oclock He highlights tax cuts and rate reductions saving over five million dollars yearly and auto tag cuts to three dollars after fourteen campaign talks reaching over 300 000 people.
A 76 pound turtle, four feet long with a 22 inch head circumference, was caught with a hook and line in a creek near Richland by Roy Bruce and Emory Kent. The catch occurred on August 26 in Richland, Georgia.
In Columbus Georgia on August 27 the police department tested 4 961 autos in a safety campaign. Of these 821 were judged unsafe and ordered off the streets until 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 ginnings for Sumter County under the Bankhead act and indicates that the remainder of the crop will be marketed quickly as fields are turning white about Americus. Ware houses here have employed added clerks to assist in hauling the crop for which buyers appear eager to exchange cash.
The Talbot superior court fall term in Talbotton Georgia will open Tuesday September 4 at 9 o clock instead of Monday due to Labor Day. Judge C F Mc Laughlin said both civil and criminal dockets are light and most business should be disposed of during the 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 15 year old Virginia Walden who died after a leap from his car. He says the indictment also charges she was led to believe the assault would continue and that she was struck by the car after she jumped. Patterson claimed she asked to exit the car but jumped before he could stop.
Julius H. Smith, 41, a mail clerk at the new Atlanta post office building, was assessed a $2,000 bond after confessing at a U. S. Commissioner hearing that he stole an estimated 50 letters. He said the theft began about three months ago due to debt, with contents valued from $30 to $85, and expressed a wish to restitute rightful owners.
A concise campaign notice endorses G C Adams for reelection praising his honest efficient farm background and independent stand urging votes and influence in the state agricultural interests race.
Newspaper clippings praise Judge M. J. Yeomans as Georgia’s best attorney general in years. They cite favorable verdicts in major suits, including two Supreme Court wins against the National Biscuit Company and Standard Oil, with potential state gains around $400,000 to $600,000 and funds for public schools.
Columbus Roberts a farmer dairy man and manufacturer seeks support in the Democratic primary. He proposes to create a marketing system enabling Georgia farmers to sell farm products at a profit and bring prosperity to the state.
A Third District Democrat running for the 74th Congress pledges loyalty to the President and party, seeks September 12 primary support, and promises vigorous effort for farm price improvements, wealth distribution, and full employment. He supports national defense but agrees with the American Legion that war is a tragedy and will vote to prevent war as long as safety and honor permit. He vows prompt attention to constituents and aims to secure funds from recovery programs.
A political notice from Taylor County voters announces candidate filings and urges support in the Democratic Primary. The text references campaign activity and urges readers to consider the listed candidate, Heapeaticine C W and Foy, as part of the process.
A resident announces candidacy for Taylor County Representative in the Democratic Primary on September 12. He pledges support for the Georgia administration and focuses on agricultural and educational interests while urging voters to back his bid.
P A Jenkins seeks the Democratic primary for Taylor County Tax Commissioner on September 12 1934. He notes service as County Receiver for four years cut to two by a General Assembly bill forming the Tax Commissioner role and pledges honest, business like service and public fairness.
G A Roberts announces candidacy for Tax Commissioner in Taylor County as a Democrat in the upcoming September 12 primary. He thanks supporters and pledges faithful service if elected, noting limited ability to meet voters personally and asking for votes and influence.
The letter to citizens of the Third Congressional District announces a 1934 re election bid. The incumbent cites district growth and shifts in governmental burden, asks for Democratic primary support on September 12 1934, and pledges continued effort and sincerity if re elected.
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