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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
8
Multiple Georgia figures including Lafayette Green and Mondag C. Tuten die as banks and schools face upheaval. Fire destroys a Sparta cinema and a Dawson school building. the Bank of Statesboro shuts its doors. Georgia Power robbery nets $1,178.80. Public notices include postmaster appointments and local political shifts.
Macon county grand jury at Oglethorpe recommends drastic economies in the recent term. Pay for superior court jurors set at 1 per day, grand jurors 1.50, courthouse bailiffs 1, riding bailiffs 3. A 50 percent cut in all county officers salaries is urged. After talks with the roads and revenue board, it is advised that all felony convicts be returned to the state. Books and records are reported well kept and county buildings in good condition.
Albany Georgia December 2 Veto DeFredio traveling representative of Tom's Toasted Peanut Company of Columbus was robbed of 119 dollars in a holdup on the Albany Leesburg highway late Thursday police said Friday. The victim said three men forced him to stop his truck on a railroad overpass and knocked him unconscious with an automobile crank when he resisted. The robbers were unmasked and were white men.
The congressman, 56, widower and father of a 19 year old daughter, says he enjoys hunting, travel and work. He recalls a courteous campaign against J Ralston Cargill and H E Coates, his Alaska wanderlust, and trips through Central and South America to gauge international views. His staff includes Thelma Williams of Byron and Odella Bates of Americus.
Georgia's delegation joined Congress as B. T. Castellon of Cuthbert took the oath to serve in the House for the unexpired and upcoming term. He was escorted to the speaker's rostrum by Rep. Carl Vinson and sworn in with other new members as Georgia officials attended the opening session.
Miss Thelma Williams of Byron Georgia, former clerk of the naval affairs committee, has been appointed secretary to Congressman B T Castellow of the Third Georgia District. Widely known in Washington she previously served as secretary to Congressman W W Larson and aided in Castellow’s campaign.
Columbus Georgia November 80 There will be no more suffering from cold among the poor in Columbus for Columbus Roberts a business and civic leader has donated 600 acres of land for the Salvation Army with instructions to get all the fire wood needed Three hundred acres of the property is in timber and the Army is arranging to utilize its transient ledgers in cutting the wood and distributing it Several hundred acres are cleared for cultivation so when spring comes the Army plans to send a colony of the unemployed there and raise crops Transients will be assigned an acre of ground each and supplied with food until harvest time comes Permanent residents will be eligible for 50 acres each
The address highlights Georgia pine as a viable paper source, urges forestry groups to protect forests, and cites past New York conservation efforts. It discusses sub marginal lands, road and school consolidations, and long term state investments in tree crops to return funds within 40 years.
Readers are promised a rare adventure in 1988 from America’s favorite magazine for boys. A modern Robinson Crusoe tale follows three youths surviving in the Amazon, then building a fortress after hostile natives leave them for dead. The issue also promises world travel stories school and college features professions sports interviews travel science. Subscription offers, gift cards, and prices are listed for Detroit based The Companion.
George speaks at a Georgia gathering praising Roosevelt and George. He urges bold national action to restore purchasing power, stabilize prices, and avoid socialism while defending American capitalism. He pledges service across society and contemplates national and world economic challenges.
Notice in equity in the District Court for the Middle District of Georgia Columbus Division. Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company vs Ky L Saunders Jr L Saunders W T Saunders and Miss Mattie Hull. Sale to satisfy a decree for $9 173 03 plus interest and costs. Land parcels Nos 293 and 294 A First District Taylor County Georgia totaling about 202 1 2 acres to be sold December 30 1982 at 10 a m at the Taylor County courthouse Butler Georgia. High bidder to deposit 10 percent cash or certified check. sale subject to court confirmation and unpaid taxes. Commissioner W F Patel Macon Georgia.
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Charing Ga will sell at public sale on the first Tuesday in January 1988 at the Taylor County courthouse. The sale covers a one twelfth undivided interest in 189 195 105 and 101 acres across lots 208 209 177 and 187 in the 18th District to satisfy a note of 686.88 principal plus 64.11 interest dated March 26 1981 and due October 1 1981. conveyance to purchaser and any surplus to H E Childres or his representative.
Sheriff R P McGuffin announces public auctions on the first Tuesday in January 1933 for tax debts. Parcels include Lot No 101 in the 18th land district containing about 202 12 acres, adjacent house and lot in Reg inolds known as J G Hill home, and 63 acres off Lot 9 plus 60 acres off Lot 24 in the 14th District. Bidders pay cash to satisfy state and county taxes for multiple years for Mahala Terrell J G Hill estate and heirs R S Vann and transferee Interstate Bond Co.
A statue will be placed on the Capitol lawn this Saturday and is scheduled to arrive at the National Capitol early Monday morning. The event outlines ceremonial timing and the proposed exhibit sequence for visitors and officials.
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