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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
6
W E Page will resign as state collector of internal revenue effective December 31 or soon after as his successor qualifies. He cites newspaper duties with R W Page Corporation publishers of Columbus Ledger Enquirer and other papers. Potential successor rumored as Marion H Allen of Milledgeville.
Thomaston Production Credit Association will hold its annual meeting at the Thomaston Court House in Georgia on Monday January 11 1957 at 10 o clock. President C W Greene urges full attendance as officers report on operations and directors are elected while plans are made to sustain short term credit service for Pike Upson Monroe Taylor and Lamar Counties. In 1956 the association made 350 loans totaling 175000 dollars and will answer questions about its operations at the meeting.
Judge W. M. Harter of Macon County Superior Court issued a temporary injunction yesterday against the state highway board's purchase of about 250000 dollars worth of machinery from Mongan, Inc., of Savannah. Hall County brought the suit as holder of state highway certificates.
A federal drive targets obscene mail exchanges including The Letter Club Different in Pensacola and other clubs sharing obscene literature and photos. Postal Inspectors report thousands of members already rounded up and prosecutions pending. Penalties include five years in jail, a $5,000 fine, or both.
Buena Vista Ga December 12 The town and the Methodist church hosted a Columbus District South Georgia Methodist conference gathering about 76 churches represented by 4 preachers. Presiding elder John M Cutler and numerous pastors attended. Seven new district members welcomed. Dinner served by the Missionary Society.
Miss Catherine N. Rogers, longtime area supervisor of women’s WPA projects in Sumter, Marion, Schley, Dooly and Crisp counties, is promoted to assistant supervisor of District Seven. The district covers Chattoogahee, Stewart, Webster, Marion, Taylor, Schley, Sumter, Macon, Dooly, Crisp, Houston, Crawford, Pulaski, Peach, Dodge, Wilcox, Dibb, Bleckley and Twig counties. Madge Liddy of Cordele will succeed Rogers in the current WPA post.
Central of Georgia Railway announces a special train from Macon to Milledgeville January 4 leaving Macon 8 10 PM and arriving Milledgeville 9 10 PM. Coaches from Atlanta to Macon on train 12 depart 4 PM and continue to Milledgeville on the Macon special train leaving 8 19 PM. Extra equipment to Macon on Flamingo Dixie Limited arriving 4 20 PM. Ticket agent available for details.
Atlanta Dec 14 Measures calling for abolition of the present state highway board and organization of a new one composed of appointees of Governor elect I E Rivers are headed for the next general assembly legislative readers said Monday Current possibilities are for the new board to have three members just as the old one while some legislators are urging a five man board and still others a group composed of one representative from each of the state's 10 congressional districts Other highway legislation upon which leaders appeared determined includes a retention of the 3 tag rate for automobiles but a return to the old schedule of fees for buses and trucks said a legislator who declined to be quoted by name In addition he said there is ample evidence to conclude the legislature will be called upon to enact laws establishing a department of safety for administration of a driver's license law and a state highway patrol The measure practically is assured of passage he said Fees from the driver's license would support the patrol Details as to the charge for the license and size of the patrol have not been worked out definitely Unless the old highway board is abolished Rivers will have the possibility of recommending only one member to the state for confirmation Max L McRae of McRae went into office for a six year term last January under appointment of Gov Eugene Talmadge However the senate must confirm the appointment before he can finish the balance of the term an event the incoming senate declines to accept him Rivers will recommend a new appointee other members of the board of Chairman W E Wilburn of Oglethorpe for a term running until Dec 31 1927 and John Heck of Marietta incumbent until 1989
The Natural Chilean Nitrate radio feature introduces Uncle Natchel and Sonny on twelve southern stations. Frank Wilson plays Uncle Natchel, James Franklyn Allen stars as Sonny, with music by Florence Richardson. The duo has been featured on nitrate calendars for three years.
By order of Taylor County Court of Ordinary Thelmon Jarrell as administrator will sell at public outcry at Butler court house to pay debts and distribute estate of Lena Rhodes Bartlett deceased. The sale covers three fourths undivided interest in 100 acres in lot 145 and a one fourth reversionary interest, life estate reserved by Mollie Rhodes, with a January fifth 1937 sale date and cash terms.
Governor-Elect D Rivers announces Downing Musgrove of Homerville as executive secretary and Miss Liles as secretary to replace Eva Drew. Both are long associated with Rivers, will be in Atlanta until the January inauguration, and will run the office from the Ansley hotel interim. Musgrove is Clinch County native, Riverside Military Academy graduate, former Homerville solicitor, and son of Rep W V Musgrove. Liles, known as Gertie, joined Rivers in 1928 and handles his private correspondence.
Mamie McCary Evans executrix of the estate of R. E. McCrary seeks discharge and Letters of Dismissal. The court calls all interested parties to show cause why the administrator should not be discharged on the first Monday in January 1987. Witness dated November 27, 1936, by L. T. Peed, Ordinary.
Dan S Beeland as administrator of Miss Ida Wigns Wigwins deceased seeks letters of dismission after fully executing the estate. Court is asked to cite all interested parties to show cause why he should not be discharged on the first Monday in January 1937. Date noted November 23 1986.
W Goodwin applied for permanent letters of administration on the estate of W M Goodwin of Taylor County Georgia. The ordinary cites all creditors and next of kin to appear and show cause why administration should not be granted. dated December 9 1936. L T PFED Ordinary.
Betty Howard Neisler Mary Louise Neisler and Will Griffin Neisler minors of the late K Neisler filed for twelve months support from the estate. The application will be heard by the Ordinary at the January term 1937 on the first Monday in January. December 2 1936 L T Peed Ordinary Taylor County Georgia.
C B Marshall administrator on the estate of Elbert Towns deceased petitions for dismissal and letters of dismission to be granted on the first Monday in January 1937. The ordinary L T Peed issues the citation dated December 7, 1936, inviting kindred and creditors to show cause.
C B Marshall administrator of the Edgar Towns estate seeks discharge and letters of dismissal on the first Monday in January 1937. The order, dated December 7, 1936, notes full execution of duties and requests discharge from administration. LT Peed, Ordinary, witnessed.
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