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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1937
Page
8
This wrapped digest notes deaths in Stephens County and Augusta, a Macon bridge project, and nationwide auto fatalities. It cites fire losses in Eatonton and Valdosta near misses, Macon hospital donations reaching 20 000 dollars, and veterans’ leadership elections.
About 1,000 agricultural experts will gather in Atlanta February 24 for the 89th convention of the Association of Agricultural Workers of the South, announced by secretary D. D. Long.
A J C Hutto workman building the L A Slade residence in Roberta fell about four and a half feet from a scaffold and broke his leg yesterday. Other workers on the scaffold were reported unharmed.
West Point Ga Dec 19 Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the Lanett Alabama Baptist church early Sunday The Rev S L Heath pastor said the building was valued at 75000 and insured for 30000 The church was dedicated last June after payment of a 20000 note
Vienna Ga December 17 a fire of unknown origin damaged three buildings including Rogers Motor Co warehouse with 27 used cars Dooly County Citizen office and City Barber shop. Firefighters prevented greater loss and contents were removed before the blaze progressed insurers cover the properties.
Athens Georgia December 20 Assistant Wire Chief J B Farr was killed and three other fire department members were seriously injured when a fire truck overturned into a deep gulley while responding to an alarm. Witnesses said the oil pan under the engine loosened to the pavement, struck the rear wheels, and caused the machine to skid into the gulley.
Dr. T. F. Alber combie announced the appointment of Miss Fannie Shaw as director of the health education division. She will start January 1 and she has co authored a health education textbook for teachers.
Growers from across Georgia organized the Association of Georgia Peach Growers in Macon to promote the peach industry. Wilmer Dickey was named temporary chairman and John McKenzie temporary treasurer, with a 16 member incorporatings committee to meet January 11 and clarify details.
Atlanta Dec. 20 The senate appropriations committee voted 9 to 1 on Monday against paying general assembly members seven dollars a day for December 22 to January 3 recess. They approved mileage payments instead. An 8 to 6 vote rejected an amendment to remove both per diem and mileage. Senator Walter Whitehead proposed eliminating both. Senator Guy Jackson sponsored replacing per diem with mileage.
Public celebrations planned statewide mark President Roosevelt's birthday on January 29. Georg ia committee chairman IE B Dunlap of Gainesville says the fund supports continued drive against the disease with events in every town and community.
The piece honors noble mothers and sweet mothers of men, praising their selfless care and festive spirit. It references shepherds, the Nativity, and a wish for mothers to receive continued blessings and Yuletide joy. The writer expresses gratitude to two noble women and invokes traditional reverence for motherhood.
Governor Rivers extends Christmas wishes to Georgia residents in a statewide message with hopes for peace and charity for the season. Mrs. Roosevelt also sends holiday greetings to about 430000 Girl Scouts, urging love, service, and high ideals for the coming year.
Dr A Kimble who practiced in Ellaville has opened an office in Manchester and will move with his wife and child at the start of January. Ellaville loses its dentist as the Kimble family prepares to relocate.
Atlanta, Dec 20. The Georgia house voted down a proposed soft drink tax, failing to reach the 102 votes needed for passage. It marked the administration’s first revenue setback of the special session as packers of the bill signaled a plan to seek reconsideration.
Edgar B Dunlap Georgia state chairman announced C E Benns as Taylor county chairman and Mrs Charles C Stone as assistant. The drive aims to make the observance statewide with county and district leadership to fund the fight against infantile paralysis. Dunlap project over 50000 dollars in Georgia.
Treasury advisories warn that counterfeit twenty dollar Federal Reserve notes from New York are circulating in Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. The fakes can be distinguished by a detachable "2" left of Jackson and mismatching ink and image quality on the White House scene.
Washington correspondent Sara Orr reports Pace argues for equal wages and protections for small business while warning against open immigration that could harm American workers. He condemns alien agitators and urges deportation of illegal aliens to preserve American citizenship and jobs for Americans.
In Macon on Saturday three black men raided the Southeastern Express office wounding agent W. C. Bentham in the shoulder and fleeing with $5,000 in cash bound for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. A lookout joined later. another $5,000 was said to be overlooked. Captain Pearce said two suspects were arrested for investigation.
Georgia State Treasurer George B. Hamilton said there is no deficit in the treasury for December teachers salaries and noted the payments are advance for Christmas. He added the state will cover the remaining $778,000 as funds arrive, with ad valorem taxes aiding.
A special committee of the Board of Education will study making all Atlanta high schools co-educational. Recommendations will be presented at the February meeting.
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