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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1957
Page
3
Local notes report PTA meeting plans for January 17 at the school cafeteria. Numerous visits and guests are listed, including Mrs. Mae Riley in Atlanta and Mrs. G. J. Hartman’s hospital discharge. The item mentions multiple families visiting relatives in Columbus, Macon, Albany, and Perry, plus construction of a new home and a new baby William Scott.
The Citizens State Bank announces a public sale of land in Taylor County to satisfy a defaulted note. On the first Tuesday in February 1957 during legal hours before the courthouse door, 88 acres of land lot 10 in Old Agency Reserve will be offered to the highest bidder for cash, subject to an outstanding Federal Land Bank security deed. Proceeds first cover the note, interest, and expenses with any surplus to Jim Hartman. The sale is conducted by Doris Griffin as attorney in fact, with George C Kennedy as attorney at law.
Butler Post No. 124 of the American Legion earned an Honor Ribbon from the National Organization for enrolling more than 1956 members by December 31, 1956, surpassing total 1956 membership. The ribbon will be presented through Department Headquarters in Atlanta. Robert Butler is Commander and Walter M. Mathews Jr. is Adjutant.
Mrs. Hamp Riley applies for a year's support in Taylor County Georgia. The appraisers have filed their return and all persons concerned are cited to show cause at the February term why the support should not be granted. P. B. Childs Ordinary.
Lewis Beason announces his bid for mayor of Butler city in the January 12 election. He pledges progressive administration with economy and equality before the law, saying the motto equals rights for all and special privileges to none.
Taylor County Grand Jury 1957 presents findings and recommendations. Acknowledges Judge Hubert Calhoun and Solicitor General John H. Land. Notes jail cleanliness with pane replacement, orderly county books, and calls for printing cost increase to Butler Herald. Urges law books purchase and closer speed enforcement. Recommends publication in Butler Herald with $20 for fees. Dated January 7 1957.
Mrs Theo Chapman and family express gratitude for visits cards and flowers while hospitalized in Columbus Medical Center. They thank friends for prayers and blessings.
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