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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1932
Page
1
Poem celebrating the Christmas season, its cheer, family gatherings, music, forgiveness, and renewed spirits. Reflects communal joy, prayer, and hope across climes as people reunite and rests from worldly cares. Emphasizes uplifting living and the revival of the weak through the holiday spirit.
Colquitt Ga Dec 17 three young men robbed W B Regan leading Miller county farmer. They arrived in a Chevrolet coupe near 10 p m bound the elder Regan and opened his safe taking 10000 in ten and twenty dollar bills 500 in new five dollar bills and gold and silver. Regans freed themselves by dawn and alerted Colquitt authorities. Both victims reported no recognition of the robbers who were described as tough looking.
A compact digest of 16 items reports on war debt policy shifts toward Roosevelt, prison escape plots, a Florida murder, social reception rifts, Texas oil closures, road beautification plans, family car tragedy, Congress’ term, college progress, racially charged violence in Tallassee, a new debt plan, Chevrolet employment, Georgia centennial efforts, a Balm case payout, a mayor’s conviction, Yale aid, Atlanta trade funds, a starvation death in Atlanta, Ohio school crash, and veteran praise in a holiday greeting.
The Central of Georgia Railway Company was placed in receivership by order of Judge Wm. H. Barrett. Henry D. Pollard was named receiver and has qualified. The action followed a bill in equity by Alabama Fuel and Iron Company alleging insolvency. Pollard issued a statement in Savannah after the receivership became known.
The Macon Telegraph reports that Central of Georgia railway entered receivership after exhausting RF C collateral. Illinois Central, owner of the line, will reorganize finances while operations continue. debts may be discharged and stock written off, with a fresh start for the carrier.
The Central of Georgia railway, owned wholly by Illinois Central, will operate under receivership to preserve service. Ocean Steamship Co service Savannah to New York and several lines including Wrightsville and Tennille and Augusta & Savannah will continue under the arrangement. Receiver Pollard states that freight and passenger service to the public will not be affected.
The Butler Herald states that after twelve months of faithful service it will publish a half size extra next week with a news matter of greater importance and legal and advertising content. The note extends Christmas wishes to pew gatherers subscribers and advertising patrons and wishes a prosperous New Year.
Atlanta reports that unpaid appropriations totaling 271,226.73 for Georgia common schools will be paid on Wednesday per Governor Russell. The payment completes this year’s general fund disbursements, with a later share from gasoline and fuel oil tax receipts. The budget cut 14 percent in 1982 and total appropriations were limited by treasury constraints.
Members of the Macon branch staff of the Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation have been named to assume new duties. H. Persons Heath, manager, announced that Bullard of Columbia, S. C., Graddy of Macon, were named loan application examiners from Florida and Georgia respectively, with Julius Seay as assistant secretary and Mrs. RebGhee, Mrs. Thelma B. Griggs, Walter B. Riggins, and George D. Hamilton as other staff members. Seay is a young local man, son of Mr and Mrs T. D. Seay.
The tax books for Taylor County and Butler City closed with the largest uncollected tax percentage on record. Unpaid state, county, and school taxes grew as farm land idle and business declines reduced values. Tax fines will be issued soon against defaulters, as city collections lag due to business reductions and value cuts.
Washington December 19 without a dissenting vote the house passes the Jones bill to allot the last 829000 bales of government stabilization cotton to the Red Cross for relief distribution. The measure now goes to the senate where speedy approval was foreseen.
September report for flocks starting Oct 1 1931 records profit to date and 12 month profits for six flocks. Flock numbers 18 and 25 averaged over 2.00 dollars per bird annually above feed costs, with hens still owned exceeding original costs.
Citizens of Central community organized a Forest Fire Protective Association at Central School, electing A. E. Guinn as president, R. E. McCants as vice president, and Eli Gaultney as secretary-treasurer. Plans include plowing fire breaks, buying firefighting gear, and alarms for fires. Members urged hunters and fishermen to extinguish fires completely to protect pine forests and reduce costs.
Masons elect and install officers for 1933 at Ficking Lodge 129 in a regular Thursday night session. The lodge reports a strong year with faithful attendance, charity work, and adherence to Grand Lodge rules. New officers include Dr. Lewis Beeson as Worshipful Master and E H Bazemore as Sr. Warden, with a banquet planned for Dec 28. Olive Lodge No 10 in Talbotton also announces its elected officers, led by JB Daniel as Worshipful Master and KC Couch as Senior Warden, with additional appointments to follow in January.
Saturday service begins 11:30 am Christmas Eve with turkey, cranberry dressing, potato salad, rice and gravy, ambrosia, fruit cocktail and whipped cream. Proprieter H. Childres of Butler Ga promotes haying and sunlit work, while Wight Nurseries Culro Ga offers set fruits and flowers at right prices.
The Georgia constitution amendment allows any citizen over 21 to register or remain on the voters list by paying the $1 poll tax, even if state county and education taxes are unpaid. Delinquent taxpayers are purged before elections, while poll tax payers may vote regardless of other taxes due.
Mr. Gardner L. Pye purchased Payne's interest in the mercantile business and moved the large stock to Wright building between W. G. Hill's store and Citizens State Bank. The firm, now Butler Grocery Company, expands its stock with fruits, confections, seeds, and farm supplies as it operates in a new location.
Reports from Reynolds say Mrs A G Hicks a leading civic figure remains seriously ill after influenza followed by double pneumonia. Doctors from near and far have treated her. latest bedside news shows slight improvement and renewed hope for recovery amid many prayers and sympathies from Butler friends.
Mr W B Taunton and sons Grady Horace and Hawant grow several acres of high quality turnips. They have sold about seven truck loads to nearby markets with total sales likely reaching fifteen loads. Despite low prices, Taunton expects overall profitability from the venture.
Mrs. E. G. English nee Glover dies at Reynolds after four weeks with influenza and complications. Funeral held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the family home with Elder J. M. Woodward presiding and interment at Glover cemetery. Survivors include daughter Melissa Ogburn and ties to Taylor County and Reynolds community. lifelong resident and New Hope Primitive Baptist Church member.
Mrs. Lottie McMurrian Royal widow of the late Hon. Chas L Royal died at her Sycamore home after service held at Sycamore Baptist church. Born in Schley County she lived in Sycamore since her marriage to a former county official and brother of Hon. J. T. Royal of Rupert. Survivors include children R It Lawrence Royal and F Royal of Lee Gardner, B H Cockrell of Ashburn, Will Searcy of Sycamore, Henry Porcher of Melbourne, D Royal of Chipley, A B Excetss Aiaes. A brother T M MaMurrian of Sycamore.
Mrs Lottie Rogers Baldwin wife of former local resident Len C Baldwin died at a private Atlanta hospital Friday after years of declining health. She was born in Ladoga Missouri and married Baldwin fifteen miles north of Butler. Survived by her husband three sisters Mrs W H Condon Miss Lora Rogers Providence RI Mrs Robert O Bear Palm Springs and one brother Vert Feoes City Kansas.
A roadside employment notice seeks a delivery route man with a car to supply a famous line of household foods to steady customers. Starting pay is $27.50 per week. Apply to Albert Mills Route Mgr. 757 Monmouth Cincinnati.
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