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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1946
Page
1
Women voters oppose repeal of Georgia primary laws as a cold front threatens Middle and South Georgia. Gov-Elect Folson proposes Arnall as head of the University of Alabama amid regional political moves and educational funding.
Dan Holt known as The Georgia Cotton Blossom died in a Macon hotel Sunday afternoon after a year long illness. A Macon native, he rose to national fame after 1900s and ended his stage career in 1936 to run hotels. Holt recently served as Manager and custodian of the City Auditorium.
By order of the deed to secure debt dated February 16, 1945 and recorded in Taylor County, C. B. Hicks will sell at public outcry before the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in January 1947. The property is the North Half of Lot 187 in the 13th District, about 101 1/4 acres. Proceeds to pay the past due debt and costs. remainder to B. S. Warren. Signed December 7, 1946 by J R Lunsford, attorney.
O S Cox executor of James Rogers deceased petitions for discharge. Court cites all interested parties to show cause why he should not be discharged and receive Letters of Dismission on the first Monday in January 1947. December 2, 1946. J R Lunsford Ordinary.
O S Cox as administrator of Jim Shaw deceased petitions the court for discharge from administration and letters of dismission on the first Monday in January 1947 after stating he has fully administered the estate. creditors may show cause.
The plaintiffs fellow Mathis sues Ruthy Mae Atkins Mathis in Taylor Superior Court for total divorce returnable to the January Term, 1947. Defendant must appear at court to answer. Witness J. Hicks Fort, Judge, Chattahoochee Circuit, dated November 5, 1946. Clerk Thelmon Jarrell.
Creditors of the estate of Mrs. Odessa Rodgers are notified to render their demands and all debtors must make immediate payment to the administrators C. G. Wainwright and J. B. Rogers of the estate in Georgia Taylor County.
James H. McCall sues Susie F. Stevens McCall in Taylor Superior Court for divorce in the January Term 1947. The plaintiff lists the Honorable T. Hicks as witness.
The estate of F. M. Weeks will sell the north half of lot 175 in the Second Land District Taylor County Georgia containing 100 acres, at the courthouse steps on the first Tuesday in January 1947, for cash to pay debts and distribution. Dora W. Purvis administratrix of the Weeks estate conducts the sale by order of the Ordinary dated December 2 1946.
Lands Lot 174 containing 202 1/2 acres and the south half of Lot 175 containing 100 acres in Taylor County Georgia are to be sold as the estate of Mrs Mary B Weeks deceased by order of the county Ordinary dated December 2 1946. Proceeds will pay debts and for distribution.
To all whom it may concern W F Standridge has applied for permanent letters of administration for the estate of Mrs S S in proper form. The notice invites any objections or claims and directs action under applicable probate procedures.
Atlanta reporters say there were no developments after a day long conference with Street Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employ er AFL reps. A. E. Wilson notes no further negotiations are scheduled as 100 drivers and 40 mechanics seek raises from 50 to 62.56 weekly.
The court cites all creditors and next of kin of Mrs. S. S. Standridge late of the county to appear at the clerk's office within the time allowed by law and show cause why permanent administration should not be granted to W. F. Standridge on the estate. Witness dated December 2, 1946.
A civil action noted with Bessie Mae Russell as plaintiff and A J Russell as defendant dated in November 1946. Proceedings record the dispute between the two named individuals in a legal notice style.
Ellaville Georgia December 15 Miss Dollie Allen 69 lifelong citizen and former postmaster died at the home of her cousin Mrs C Doubler in Dawson after an extended illness Funeral services were held at the Doubler home Wednesday afternoon with Rev Jake Hillis and Rev J H Burgess officiating Burial was in Dawson cemetery Survivors include two cousins C S Doubler in Dawson and Mrs H W Markham in Lake City Florida
A discussion led by Rep. Fred Hand of Pelham centered on future state politics and potential Black political party formation. Hand argued Negroes have long held rights to form parties but questioned broader political qualifications.
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