21 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1939
Page
1
A patchwork of local items includes railway derailment injuries near Moultrie and a fatal automobile crash near Americus. Also noted are prison escape recapture at Dougherty county, lodge elections in Montezuma, a funeral in Vidalia, store tax debates in Columbus, and a damaging fire at Johnsons Drug Store and the Dixie Army store.
A burglary case reveals the thief hid cash in a pocket near his bed and was not disturbed until discovery. Police recovered the amount and identified the suspect after questioning.
Henry C Brown 38 a Thomaston resident died at the Thomaston clinic Wednesday night from burns received in a fire at his home. Firemen said he apparently tried to extinguish the blaze and was overcome by smoke. He had been a master shipper at the church and a graduate of You Harris College.
A garbled note suggests officials or investigators named Dawson plan to probe a school situation with mentions of Wealls and others. The text is incomplete and unclear on specifics or outcomes.
A garbled line mentions contents and the next step, with unclear references. The readable parts suggest preparation or planning, but key names, dates, or places are missing to identify specifics. Further legible text is needed for a precise item.
Vidalia police chief John Osborn leads an investigation into a brutal early morning robbery and murder at Cullen's Hiring station. Night manager Pete Sharpe, 25, was killed and machines and the cash register were robbed. Gray was in charge of the scene as officers assist from the Highway Patrol.
Atlanta reports a large dividend distribution with over 15 million dollars slated for payout within days. Georgia Powers Company appears on the list with 662 625 dollars in earned dividends and 75 000 dollars on its five percent preferred stock.
Fireworks caused injuries Saturday in Macon leaving three youths wounded and treated for tetanus risk. Names and details about the victims and hospital condition are partially obscured in the report.
Dec 17 in Valdosta Georgia a collision injured thirteen locals described as Valdostans. Police reported a one vehicle crash near the city, with emergency crews rushing to the scene and transporting several victims to area hospitals for treatment.
Notice states that on a specified date in January 1940 the court will sell at the county court house door the estate described in a deed for two parcels totaling about 600 yards south of Howard Road and 100 yards west, to satisfy a debt with full title conveyed to the purchaser. Attorney J R Lunsford signs as attorney at law.
A garbled 1990s probate notice mentions heirs at law and an estate in José Taylor County. It references a writ or filing at the Court of Ordinary on a date in December 1990 and concerns testation and succession actions related to C. Watson.
Under and by virtue of an order from the Ordinary Court of County Georgia the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash within legal hours before the Court House door in the County on the first Tuesday in January 1940 the following described property.
Sheriff sale of described personal property of James Gants by Georgia Power Company to satisfy execution in the Superior Court of Taylor County Georgia dated December 1 1989. Property includes a 42 gallon tank and related equipment with serial number 182907. Proceedings conducted under HNM2 BONG.
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