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Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1937

Page

11

Notice of Mortgage Sale by Farmers & Merchants Bank

Taylor County Georgia the Farmers Merchants Bank of Junction City Georgia declares full indebtedness due on a deed to secure debt dated April 9 1985 and recorded in Book V pages 148 149. The bank will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in January 1938 4 January 1965 at the courthouse to satisfy the loan with lands described including parts of lots 16 and 162 in the 14th District. A deed will be executed to the purchaser. December 9 1987 Farmers Merchants Bank Charles C Stone Attorney at Law.

Georgia Taylor County Farmers & Merchants Bank Junction City K. C G. Gray Taylor County Superior Mariners & Merchants Bank of R. ©. Gray Farmers & Merchants ‘Bank Superior Court Charles C, Stone

Petition to Sell Minor's Land in Agency Reserve

After four weeks notice a petition will be presented to Judge F Mc Laughlin of the Superior Court in Columbus Ga on January 1 1988 for leave to sell the undivided interest of Julian Byrd a minor in 80 acres known as the Mauk place in Agency Reserve The proceeds are to be reinvested in Government Bonds Myrtle M Byrd guardian states no income from the described estate December 8 1937.

F. McLaughlin Superior Court Said County Court House Columbus Julian Byrd Agency Reserve Mauk Place A. J. Byrd Alice M. Byrd A. D. Byrd Myrtle M. Byrd

Sheriff Sale of Farmland in Taylor County Georgia

A public sheriff sale will occur at the courthouse steps in Taylor County on the first Tuesday in January 1988, four January 1938, to satisfy a court judgment. The property is Lot 218, containing 202.5 acres in the 12th land district. F. C. Peed is the defendant, with Georgia Loan and Trust as plaintiff. possession given to the buyer upon sale. Sheriff J M Bone issues the notice.

Court House Taylor County Georgia FLC Taylor County Superior Court F. C Georgia Loan & Trust J. M. Bone

Notice of First Meeting in Bankruptcy Case

District Court for Columbus Division of Georgia announces Mrs. Cora Spillers Vann has filed for composition or extension under the Bankruptcy Act. First creditor meeting set for December 18, 1937 at 10:00 A.M. Central Time in Butler Georgia, Masonic Building. Conciliation Commissioner Co B Marshall specifies appearance for examination.

Cora Yann Spillers Taylor County Georgia Masonic Butler Cora Spillers Vann

Legal Sale of Farm Mortgage Lands in Taylor County

The Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation under a 1934 deed to secure debt by Jeff Johnson, recorded in Taylor County, will sell by public outcry on the January 4 1938 first Tuesday, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by the deed. The sale covers 176.68 acres in Taylor County bounded by Rufus Watkins Tobe Murray B I Kilcrease S A Cromerang Lee Grundy, as described in the security deed. Marshall CG 3B advises as attorney at law.

Taylor County Georgia Rufus Watkins Tobe Murray B. ‘I. Kilcrease B. T. Kilcrease

Petition for Letters of Administration in Georgia

Lewis Watson applies for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Mrs. Lessie Watson of Taylor County Georgia. The Ordinary requires creditors and next of kin to appear and show cause why permanent administration should not be granted. Witness dated November 30 1937 by L T Pred Ordinary.

Georgia Taylor County Lewis Watson Lessie Watson L. T. Pred

Guardians Seek Sale to Reinvest Estate Lands in Columbus

After four weeks notice to Judge C F McLaughlin the court at Columbus Ga will hear on January 1 1938 a petition to sell the undivided interest of Emory Paul Kirksey and R C Kirksey in T B Theus estate. The 115 acre tract in lot 90 the 18th district would fund reinvestment as the minor children currently receive no income. R C Kirksey guardian for Emory Paul and R C Kirksey Jr.

Georgia Taylor County C. F. McLaughlin Superior Court Said County Court House Columbus Emory Paul Kirksey R. C. Kirksey T. B. Theus Emory Paul R. C. Kirksey, Jr

Public sale of 1935 Chevrolet sedan in Taylor County Georgia

The sheriff announces a public outcry sale of a 1935 Chevrolet Sedan Motor No 5278848 owned by J F Hogg to satisfy a November 19 1937 Farmers & Merchants Bank of Junction City Georgia execution issued by the Taylor County Superior Court. Sale begins January 4 1988 at the courthouse doors in Butler Georgia.

Georgia Taylor County Court House Butler Tay County J. F. Hogg

Georgia Governor Signs $2000 Homestead Tax Exemption

Governor Rivers certified the $2,000 homestead exemption and $300 personal exemption as constitutional, saying 1938 assessments will stay near 1937 values. He urged officials to apply exemptions on the presc Ribed basis so homeowners receive full relief while warning against inflated assessments.

Atlanta B.D. Rivers Ube Senate Governor Rivers General Assembly Georgia Rivers Tme Jonn G Survey House Roy V. Harris Atkinson Pone Patten Shedd T. W. Coleman J. C. Parker J. W. Bennot W. B. Harrell J. A Swindle Survey County Board of Tax Assessors Board of Tax Appeals Superior Court Hogine

Reynolds High School Weekly Staff List and Roles

Reynolds High School publishes weekly by students under Vocational Guidance. The issue lists staff roles including managing editor James Saunders Edgar Whittle Windham Link Marsh and editors for sports, features, society, poetry, and jokes. Reporters named include Felix Blair John Montot Frank McDaniel and several Windham family members.

Reynolds High School Class Fon Vocational Guidance Rheba Society Meiensyeisier William O'Neal Will Racks Grammar School Neva Byrd Felix Blair John Mont Frank McDaniel Mary Neal Montgomery Arthur Powell Douglas Saunders Donald Windham Troy Windham Guy Windham

Christmas Spirit and Peace on Earth Emphasized

A Christmas meditation urges calmness and kindness to foster goodwill. The article stresses giving through acts of joy rather than gifts, celebrating Christ’s birthday, and embracing Bethlehem’s meaning to draw the outcasts toward Jesus.

Christ Bethlehem Jesus Christ

Interviewing Miss Ricks on Education and Life

Miss Ricks, a first year teacher, discusses her background at Reynolds High and her views on teaching. She cites swimming as a hobby, enjoys basketball, and notes possum hunts as cool. She names Mr E H Joiner as her favorite past teacher.

Reynolds High Miami Fla

Intra Dural League Highlights After First Quarter

The report covers the Intra Mural league standings after the first quarter ending December 14. Senior boys and freshman girls top the table, followed by sophomore teams after upsets of juniors. Junior boys and girls slip, while freshman boys and senior girls lag due to shortages of players and experience. Teams prepare for Friday’s game against Montezuma.

Montezuma

Going Places for Christmas

Several listed individuals plan holiday travel and stays. C B Byrd leaves for Dur el India while James Saunders heads to the back of nowhere. Mrs Irene Whatley goes to Reynolds West end. Neva Byrd to Chapman Georgia. Taunton to home with Santa. Others include Catherine Wilson Sara Ade Lucas and Mary Winters in Howard. Troy Windham in Montgomery. Ted Parks at Mason. Sarah Byrd to Adams Hotel Bonita. E C Pierce moves to McCrary.

C. B. Byrd Durel India James Saunders No Where Irene Whatley West End Reynolds Neva Byrd Chapman Amily Taunton Santa Claus Catherine Wilson Sara Ade Lucas Mary J. Winters Howard Troy Windham Montgomery Ted Parks Mason Sarah Byrd Adams Hotel Bonita

Should Other Nations Stop the China Japanese War

Miss Stokes and Janie Neisler urge action by the League of Nations to halt the war citing Japan’s breach of promises. Pat Hodges and Lewis Casey oppose intervention arguing nations should avoid entangling themselves.

Miss Stokes League of Nations Japan China Pat Hodges Janie Neisler Nine League Power Lewis Casey Reynolds High School

Senior Class Christmas Dinner and Gift Exchange

Mrs. Robert Bell and Mrs. Edgar Whatley hosted the Senior Class on December 14 for a dinner and Christmas tree. Seniors drew gift names and exchanged small presents for teachers including Mr. E. H. Joiner and Mrs. Irene Whatley, with grade mothers aiding. Games followed as students opened gifts and thanked the organizers.

Robert Bell Edgar Whatley E. H.joiner Irene Whatley E. H. Joiner T. L. Ruffin

Junior News Reports From Florida and School Updates

The Junior Class received a postcard from grade mother Mrs. Marshall in Florida. English teacher Mrs. Williams returns after a First Aid course in Americas. Students study short stories and prepare reports on each one they read.

Marshall Florida Williams Americas

Ninth Grade News Christmas Tree and Basketball Upset

The Ninth Grade held a December 12 tree event with Jule Blair delivering the tree and girls decorating it. The basketball team moved to second in the league after an upset of the Juniors, winning both games 40 to 0. The class notes their good time receiving and giving gifts and claims the best average.

Jule Blair

Civic students press Pace on peace amendment

Current Events students in the eighth and ninth grades write to Congressman Pace from the third district. They urge a peace amendment submitting a war referendum to the people and request his vote for the measure. Pace thanks them and says he will work to pass the amendment.

Congressman Pace Adgs Congress Steva Pace Pace

The Girl from India

Anne Gray a beautiful girl from India travels to America with her mother after her father dies. They face hunger and hardship until Ned offers shelter and food at his hut. Anne recovers from a fall, bonds with Ned, and over time they fall in love and plan a home together.

Anne Gray India America Anne Ned Buirbank Ainne Annne Anne Grey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sheriff's Sale the District Court of the United States Middle District of Co. B. Marshall Doan Reynolds, Ga Hes Edgar Whittle Windham Link Marshaea I. C. Eubanks Mary Jane Winters Rheba Windham Miss Ricks J, C Eubanks Helen Neister Mary N. Montgomery Junior News
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