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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1944
Page
4
Huntsville Alabama December 27 Mrs. Robert Reid wife of a month was fatally burned and her husband seriously injured when kerosene used to start a fire in a stove exploded in their home near New Market.
Miss Margaret Julia McEvoy a longtime Macon school educator and Lanier High principal since 1925 was found dead in her home on Christmas morning. A Wesleyan College graduate she devoted more than half a century to teaching in Macon schools.
The Central of Georgia Railway, amid reorganization, filed in federal court for permission to buy a stainless steel or aluminum streamlined train. The set would include an engine and four cars to run Atlanta to Columbus at a total cost of 530000 dollars.
Atlanta reports the Georgia motor vehicle division announced 1945 automobile license plates will go on sale January 2. The standard size tags display white numerals on black with prices from $1.50 to $10 based on vehicle weight. No special numbers will be reserved.
Moultrie Georgia December 26 two Autreyville children Donald Clark 18 months and James Clark 5 died from burns after a can of tractor fuel oil used to start a fire exploded. Father A C Clark and sisters Vivian 10 Virginia 12 remain hospitalized with serious burns but fair survival chances reported.
Three University of Georgia students passed the Georgia state bar examination held December 13, as announced by Dr. H A Shinn dean of the law school. The trio includes H S Durden Jr Swainsboro J M Goulding Jr Colbert and G B Scott Jr Panama City Fla. Durden and Goulding are veterans and helped form an American Legion Post on campus.
Gov. Arnall appointed George D. Stewart legal investigator for the State milk control board as acting director after the death of Alton Cogdell. He asked the legislature to enlarge the board’s powers to foster a bigger Georgia milk industry and said Stewart will lead until legislative action secures the board’s future, with the enabling act expiring Jan. 1, 1946. He also urged the board to suspend policy changes until the legislature acts.
Mrs Martha Peterman Yongue guardian of Sam Peterman seeks court approval to privately sell an 1 8 undivided interest in 216 6 acres in Taylor County Georgia to raise funds for reinvestment and to clear titles The sale mirrors agreements with six other owners The petition appeared in Butler Herald December 28 1944 and requests sale at 812 50 The process was witnessed sworn and certified by Thelmon Jarrell Clerk Superior Court Taylor County Georgia
H C Adams administrator of T J Adams estate seeks discharge after full administration. Clerk Thelmon Jarrell cites all concerned to show cause why administrator should not be discharged and receive Letters of Dismission on the first Monday in January 1945. Dec 4 1944.
By order of the Talbot County Court of Ordinary executors will offer two tracts by public outcry on January 2 1945 at the Talbot County courthouse. Tract One covers lands in Talbot County totaling about 439 acres including the Potter River Place. Tract Two comprises the south half of Lot 101 in Taylor County known as the Davis or Spivey Place. Proceeds go to debts and will distribution. CASH terms. W D Huff and Map Huff executors. G R Jacob attorney.
The Taylor Court of Ordinary cites all concerned to show cause at the January 1945 term why the application by Mrs. Ethel F. McMullan widow of G. V. McMullan for twelve months support for herself and her minor child should not be granted. The 4th day of December, 1944 J. R. LUNSFORD, Ordinary.
Debtors and creditors of the estate of Mrs Mary Ann Freeman deceased must render demands and payment to the administrator G A Trussell by November 6 1944. Executors P E McDaniel and T H McDaniel remind claimants to render statements of claims for the estate of Mrs Minnie L McDaniel by December 4 1944.
Thelmon Jarrell administrator requests discharge and letters of dismission for the estate of J G Hamilton. The court cites all interested persons to show cause why the administrator should not be discharged on the First Monday in January 1945. J R Lunsford Ordinary.
Charles C. Stone as executor seeks probate in solemn form in Taylor County. Jimmy Harvey and Lessie Cochran of Plant City are heirs-at-law needed to appear on the First Monday in January 1945 to show cause why the petition should not be granted.
Political notice proclaims candidacy for Mayor Dr. Lewis Benson and Aldermen E. H. Bazemore A. L. Waters J. H. Amos E. L. Harris and H. H. Gee in Butler for the January 13, 1945 election. Voters are urged to support the slate.
Georgia Taylor County notice seeks all claims against Ida F Wall late of the county deceased to be itemized and proven, while all indebtedness to the estate should be paid. Executor S. E. Wall signs the request dated November 6 1944.
Mrs Irene S West widow of R S West seeks one year support. All persons concerned are cited to show cause at the January 1945 term why the application should not be granted. Dated December 4 1944.
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