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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1933
Page
1
Former president Calvin Coolidge died at The Beeches estate in Northampton Massachusetts as his wife Mrs Coolidge discovered his body. Doctors attributed death to heart disease after a period of indigestion. The death ends the era of the only surviving former president.
Calvin Coolidge biography notes birth July 4, 1872 in Plymouth and early schooling. He studied at Amherst College, won a national essay medal in his senior year, pursued law in Northampton, entered local politics, served as city clerk, classed as state representative, mayor, state senator, and lieutenant governor before becoming governor of Massachusetts.
Georgia Senate bill calls for the death penalty for kidnappers. Public officials push tougher crime measures amid a broader drive for safety and deterrence statewide.
Two Georgia chain gang wardens filed lawsuits seeking 1 million dollars each against motion picture companies producing and distributing I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang. The suits name Warner Bros. Pictures Vitaphone and Vitagraph. Filed by Harold Hardy of Troup County and Warden Paul Phillips of Campbell County, with Assistant Attorney General John S. Kelley.
An evening class titled Live at Home is organized in the Wesley community. The first Lee meetings are set for January at Wesley school building next Monday night at 7 o'clock, for men to discuss and plan a live-at-home program and gain practical information and benefits.
The wives of Masons of Fickling Lodge will be entertained at a barbecue in the Masonic hall tomorrow night. A short program is planned. The event follows plans announced for Dec 28 postponed by heavy rains. All lodge members families and widows of deceased members are invited.
From the Knoxville Georgia Post the December oath of office crowned Crawford County leaders. Sheriff H. E. Seagler and Clerk Superior Court B. J. Ware were installed. Commissioners J. E. Bryant and Jno. S. Harris elected, with Bryant named chairman. Col. Geo W. Garrett reappointed county attorney. Hoy Dent reappointed clerk to the commissioners. County police abolished. county agent retained.
From the Talbotton New Era the new Talbot County representative Henry Persons is described as the youngest member of the Georgia House as the September primary elected him. He is the son of the late T. R. Persons and cousin of former legislators, with praise for his intellect and readiness to serve Talbot and the state. Mr. McGehee will continue his law practice in Talbotton.
Hon J T Childs Taylor county representative departed for Atlanta for the legislative session expected to last about thirty days. He will introduce several local bills affecting county government. Captions of the bills appear on page eight of the Herald.
At a stockholders meeting in Charing last week A M Halley was chosen cashier succeeding R L Bell who left to become cashier at Citizens State Bank Reynolds. Halley is a former bank cashier with years of experience. Other officers elected were S Garrett Sr President and R O Rogers Vice President.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs Maggie Martin Lamdin of Athens and Mrs Etta Daughtry Harris of Cordele. Mrs Lamdin’s funeral was held in Eatonton yesterday and Mrs Harris’s in Cordele on Sunday.
Georgia's general assembly began its biennial session in Atlanta facing major issues of taxation reform and economy. Senate elects Hamilton McWhorter as president. House votes on officers as Z. T. Sisk signals a 2 percent retail sales tax plan to replace the ad valorem tax.
On a Sunday in Galilee Jesus calls four fishermen to follow him. He heals a demon possessed man in the synagogue and cures Peter's mother in law, then heals many at Peter's house by sunset. He prays at dawn, begins his Galilean mission with the four fishermen, and launches a great campaign to spread his work.
Thomaston readers learn Hon M H Sandwich of Thomaston retires as clerk to the head of commissioners of roads and revenues after 45 years service. He also served as legal adviser, leaving a long record of county stewardship and public esteem.
The Butler city treasurer reports no bonded indebtedness for twenty five years with a healthy cash balance and ongoing tax income. The Herald congratulates the mayor and board of aldermen for sound financial management, low tax rates, strong services, and urges continued service for another term starting after the upcoming election.
Hon. G. C Adams appointed Gervis D. Locke of this city as fertilizer inspector for Mazon Schley Crawford and Taylor counties. Locke said inspections begin February 1 and asks parties with fertilizers to notify him promptly to arrange early service.
Voters in Butler cast ballots Saturday for Mayor and five Aldermen for a two year term. Incumbent Mayor H H Riley has not stated his candidacy intentions and current aldermen are undetermined, though rumors indicate many candidates may run.
In Ellaville the City Council elected Dr. T. W. Wilson mayor after H. W. Hogg resigned. Wilbur B. Souter became city marshal, succeeding J. H. Holloway. Other officials include H. F. Dixon, R. E. Hill, S. W. Miles, R. E. Sullivan, W. T. Tondee as council members, and C. T. Battle as recorder and treasurer. Open tax on business houses was dropped and taxes cut about 50 percent. city staff retained with salaries reduced except Night Marshal Pilcher.
En route to mill with a load of corn yesterday Mr J W Mott was thrown from a wagon drawn by two mules He sustained a broken collar bone and other painful injuries.
Special taxes are now due. Please call at my office and pay some now to avoid penalties. T C Pee G Roberts, Special Tax Collector.
Pecans fruit trees and ornamentals advertised with set now and save a year's time at Prices Right. Wight Nurseries, Cairo Georgia promotes early planting and pricing for home gardeners and landscapers.
Eugene Talmadge was sworn in as Georgia governor in simple ceremonies in Atlanta. He urged government economy and cooperation between branches, calling for reforms to relieve taxpayers. Richard B. Russell Jr. administered the oath and the 122nd infantry band played as the ceremony concluded.
Relatives rushed to the bedside of Mrs. W. L. Caldwell as her condition worsened after weeks of illness. A life long Taylor County resident who moved to Thomaston to live with her daughter Mrs. Homer Moore, she died Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services were held at Bethel cemetery near Butler on Wednesday.
Sunday school at 10 a m. If you have not attended start next Sunday. Preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m. Spworth League at its hour. Preaching at Rupert at 3 p m. W E Hightower, Pastor.
Taylor county farmers plan to apply again for government fertilizer and seed loans this year following a pattern established in previous years. They expect the same aid to be available later, as before.
Receiver Chas B Foley of Columbus has been named by referee Paul Blanchard in a bankruptcy matter involving Jacob Prager. Reynolds in Taylor county is slated for an official announcement Tuesday.
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