Presentments By Grand Jury of the January 1949 Taylor County Court
The January term 1949 Taylor Superior Court grand jury reports on convicts jail and courthouse repairs and notes the county offices inspected. They commend Judge Fort and Hon. Calhoun, appoint Mr. McCants to the County Board of Education, and recommend publication in The Butler Herald with $15 for its payment.
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Georgia
Taylor County
Taylor Superior Court
T. Hicks Fort
Hubert Calhoun
Justice Docket
Franklin McCants
County Board of Education
R. C. Kirksey
J. P
Potterville
Butler Herald
L. H. Vanlandingham
W. S. Payne
Superior Courts
C. C
Drue Arnold Former Butler Resident Dies in Fort Valley
Former Butler citizen Drue Arnold 48 died December 23 at Fort Valley after a heart attack at work. He moved from Butler to Fort Valley several months ago. He was Baptist, choir father, and a member of Fort Valley Lodge No 110 F and A M Royal Arch Masons Knights Templar Shriner. He had worked at Warner Robins Air Force Base as a foreman in engine repair.
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Drue Arnold
Mr. Arnold
Butler
Fort Valley
Works Warner Robins Air Force Base
Arnold
Baptist Church
Fort Valley Lodge No. 110
Royal Arch Masons
Knights Templar
Robins Field
Mrs Callie W Rogers Dies at Taylor Mill Home
Mrs Callie Windham Rogers dies at 10 45 p m Friday at her Taylor Mill home Potterville born April 19 1884 in Macon county daughter of John and Mary Windham survived by husband six sons two daughters and two brothers funeral Tuesday at Taylor Mill Baptist church with Rev John M Cox officiating interment Mt Olive cemetery pallbearers listed with Rogers Windham and Smith families Goddard Funeral Home in charge
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Callie Windham Rogers
William F. Rogers
Taylor Mill
Potterville
Rogers
Macon County
John Windham
Mary Fowler Windham
Clay Smith
Charles Barnes
T. G. Rogers
Leonard Windham
Jake Windham
Luther Rogers
Goddard Funeral Home
Americus Filling Station Attendant Shot to Death
Buddy Devane 21, a filling station attendant in Americus Georgia, was shot twice in the head Friday in the business district by an unknown killer. Police found the body and a coroner's jury ruled death by gunshot from an unknown party. A prior quarrel with a unknown Black man and a nearby store robbery with a 22 automatic pistol are noted as possible clues.
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Americus, Ga
Buddy Devane
Americus Friday
Deal Jordan
Fatrolman C. W. Davis
Devane
Buchan Hardware
New Year Message Planned by Rev. Stanford at Mt. Pisgah
Rev. J H Stanford invites members and friends to Mt Pisgah Church next Sunday for a New Year kickoff. Read Philippians chapter three and hear a sermon from this text. Services include Sunday School at 10 30 a m and evening preaching at 7 00 p m with prayer and consecration urged.
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Rev. Stanford
Mt. Pisgah
Philippians
Georgia Solons Divided On Many Pending Issues
Georgia lawmakers face a split on voting qualifications a universal voter registration and a $41 million tax referendum. Governor Talmadge faces pressure from both factions as the legislative session opens January 10. Observers predict fragmented efforts unless he consolidates leadership to push a program through.
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Georgia
Solons
Atlanta
Herman Talmadge
General Assembly
Talmadge
B F Neel Dies In Montezuma
Judge B F Neel a 59 year old Montezuma attorney died after a heart attack at his home. He passed in a local hospital and funeral services are set for 3 30 p m Thursday at the Montezuma Methodist Church with burial in Felton Cemetery.
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Montezuma
B. F. Neel
Montezuma Methodist Church
John S. Lough
Felton Cemetery
Mrs. Marion Kariss Fariss Dies After Heart Ailment
Mrs. Marion O Fariss longtime Savannah resident and Butler native dies in Macon after hospitalization for heart trouble. She is survived by her sister Mrs Frank Oliphant and was laid to rest in Butler after services at the Methodist church. Funeral was conducted by Rev W E Hightower and Rev J W Mr Stipe with interment at Butler Cemetery.
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Savannah
Marion O. Fariss
Fariss
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Butler
Lucky Cobb College
Athens
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
W. E. Hightower
J. W
Stipe
Butler Cemetery
Edwin Everett
L. Lake
W. J. Butler
R. C. Montgomery
Hamp Riley
Frank
Jeanette Wallace
Oliphant
J. W. Hall
Malcom Everett
Macon
Flem 8. Frierson
Discussion on Pre-Marital Health Law Viewpoint Forum
Ordinary and county officials from five west Georgia counties joined the Manchester Chamber of Commerce to discuss a proposed pre marital health law for Georgia. Dr J A Johnson Jr led the forum with eight Manchester Pike Talbot Troup and Upson representatives present. Only one legislator voiced opposition while four supported blood tests and a mandatory waiting period.
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Manchester
West Georgia
Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Georgia
Pike
Talbot
Troup
Upson
J. A. Johnson Jr
Jaycee Committee
James Named Chairman of Taylor County Commissioners
At the first meeting of the Taylor County board, A S Sid James was elected chairman. Other members include Jack Peed and W R Turner. L P Anthony was reelected clerk and E C Oliver was appointed Warden of the Taylor County public works camp.
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Board of Taylor County Commissioners
Court House
A. S
Sid) James
Jack Peed
W.R. Turner
L. P. Anthony
E. C. Oliver
Taylor County
Mrs. Alice S. Barrow Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Alice Scrim Barrow died at Montgomery hospital shortly after midnight Monday after a lingering illness. The 78 year old widow of Olin Barrow, she was born March 19, 1870, and survived by four sons and a daughter, including John Barrow Sr and Henry Barrow. Funeral services were held at Mt Olive church Taylor Mill with interment in the family lot. Edwards Funeral Home entrusted to arrangements.
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Alice Scrim
Barrow
Montgomery Hospital
Olin Barrow
Wilbur Scrimshire
Taylor County
Towit
Messrs
John Sr
Henry
Butler
Olin
Phenix City
Ala
Cauley
Taylor Mill
Louise Lee
Thomaston
Lebanon Baptist Church
Homer Fowler
Edgar Welch
Mt. Olive Church
J. W. Edwards II
Edwards Funeral Home
Postage Rate Increases Target Revenue Rise for 1945
Washington unveils new postal schedule effective New Year’s Day. Rates rise across parcel post air mail and related services to curb deficits. The air mail letter rate climbs from five to six cents, a four to six cent shift for certain services, with a new six cent air mail stamp due January 18. First class mail remains three cents, cards stay at one cent, and second class rates are unchanged.
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Washington
Donaldson
Home accidents injure 6000 in Atlanta last year
A Red Cross survey indicates 6502 people in Atlanta were treated in hospitals for home accident injuries last year and many more sustained injuries not needing hospital care. The report also notes five deaths from home accidents last week including three elderly falls, a man who drank potash by mistake, and a child who drank lye.
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Atlanta
Red Cross
A. Lathan Waters Critically Ill After Heart Attack
Friends regret to learn that A Lathan Waters, superintendent of the H M Reid Lumber Co plant, is critically ill at Montgomery hospital after a heart attack on Saturday while performing his duties.
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A. Lathan Waters
Montgomery Hospital
H. M. Reid Lumber Co
January Term of Taylor County Superior Court Adjourns
The January term of Taylor county superior court adjourned at noon Wednesday after sessions since Monday. Judge T. Hicks Fort of Columbus presided with Solicitor Hubert Calhoun and Court Reporter R. O. Perkins. One major criminal case, Pearl Caston charged with murder, was reduced to voluntary manslaughter with an 8 to 12 year sentence. Other pleas included hit-and-run and three counts of charges with 12 month terms. several cases were continued or declared no bills.
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Taylor County
Pearl ‘Caston
Gustava Hieldelburg
Robert D. Martin
Lem B. Birdsong
Flint River
Taylor
Upson
U. S
Elvis Thomas Smith
Cora Lee Carson
Reynolds - Roberta
Why Doesn't Some Taylor County Girl Try For This Fine Prize
A January February contest by Lever Brothers offers a $10,000 all expenses world trip for a 25 word entry praising a Lever soap. Winners receive a companion, pocket money, wardrobe allowance, and cash alternatives if travel is declined. second and third prizes include European trips and cash.
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Taylor County
Atlanta
Lever Brothers
Lever
Europe
McCorvey Named Oil Inspector by Governor Talmadge
Mr E D McCorvey of this city is announced to serve as District Oil Inspector with the State Department. His exact jurisdiction, likely covering several local counties, has not yet been disclosed.
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E. D. McCorvey
Talmadge
State Department
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Ft. Valley
Callie W. Rogers
Taylor Mill Home
Taylor Mill Baptist Church
Mt. Olive Cemetery
Americus
J. H. Stanford
Marion Kariss
Butler Methodist Church
Alice S. Barrow
Superior Court
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