This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1932
Page
8
Miss Myrtice Nowlen a Preston high school senior died Sunday from pneumonia. The article lists a blizzard affecting Atlanta and much of North Georgia and reports multiple deaths from weekend accidents and unrelated local events across the state including arrests appointments and civic actions.
In Albany Georgia a car crashed with a switch engine in East Albany killing two young women and a man. The dead are Jack Vinson and Lillian Whitaker both about 21 and 30 year old Mrs. Whitaker. Injured were Billy Toole who lost a leg, Leon Willis 26 in serious condition, Loftin 25 also seriously hurt. Authorities could not determine the car’s destination and the surviving passengers could still talk.
Dorothy Jean Hedgepath once crowned Miss Macon in a bathing beauty contest wed Felton Williamson in Jeffersonville Georgia on November 12 in a secret ceremony. The couple kept the nuptials quiet until a friend spoke out. She is 17. the groom is ? The parents gave consent and the town learns of the marriage.
County agent notes Howard Taunton bought a new Poland China boar, grandson of the World Champion Broadcloth bred by A. H. Jennings of Americus. He replaces the 1,100 pound former boar Big Bill, and Taunton previously won grand champion pen with a Junior Yearling Sow at Columbus last Fall. He is a leading local Poland China breeder, selling 18 June and July gifts to Fulton county 4 H Club members through S. D. Truitt, Fulton county agent, at satisfactory prices. Local breeders like Taunton are expanding the Poland China program in Taylor and surrounding counties.
Elberton Ga Dec 16 A welder J B Orr 28 working at Orr and Garrett shops died when an oil tank exploded and blew off the top of his head He died en route to a nearby hospital His father raced to him in a vain effort to save him The tragedy followed engagement news and a bridal shower for his intended bride sparking widespread mourning in the town
Washington reports Judge Charles R. Crisp, recently named to the federal tariff commission by President Hoover, has received several flattering offers to join private business and is seriously considering one. Senate action delaying confirmation may keep him off the tariff board until the next session, prompting questions about his future role.
The article explains Christmas as the solemn gift of God’s immortal Son, contrasts festive excess with reverence, and highlights the shepherds’ biblical witness. It ties Isaiah and Micah prophecies to Jesus birth in Bethlehem, notes Augustus Caesar’s registration decree, and urges humble worship and sharing the savior’s message with all people.
A reader from Cuthbert argues the decline of railway service and rise of bus and truck transport have hurt the local economy. He cites factory growth in the county, praises railroad workers, and condemns bus sentiment as damaging prosperity and merchants. He recalls Georgia rail history and laments diminished rail jobs and circulation.
The carrier explains no personnel changes, cites a drastic traffic drop halving 1929 receipts, and blames high taxes and unregulated competition. It praises staff and press cooperation, hopes for an early solution, and seeks broad public support to minimize losses as it remains in receivership.
Atlanta officials report a printing firm produced about 400000 in negotiable scrip for November salaries. A strong guard has been stationed over the facility to deter would be holdup men, and the printer’s name is being withheld.
A reflective Christmas message urges stronger devotion to Christ Child and the shepherds message. The text invites joining angels in praise and to spread the story of salvation to all people on a blessed night.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.