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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1935
Page
9
Funeral services for Rev W. P. Allison, 83, of Brantley, Marion county, were held Saturday at Providence Church. The report lists multiple local obituaries and civic notes including Burns and council news, banking updates, and a bridge project in Georgia.
Trial of Mrs Ethel Peeples of Chatsworth for slaying her infant daughter Lannie Faye Was was postponed until January 22 due to illness of defense witnesses the grandparents R H Tyler and wife of Chatsworth. The defense claims general insanity.
Royston Georgia January 14 M Wright 82 a well known Hart County farmer was instantly killed when a log broke loose from a chain and bounded down a hill striking him as he helped drag logs to a sawmill.
Thomaston Morning Star lodge No. 27 elected officers for 1985. Names include W. M. Nottingham, S. W. C. B. Short, J. W. G. S. Wheeless, treasurer R. S Chatfield, secretary J. R. Davis Jr, tyler W. D. Rogers, S. D. W. A. Johnson, J. D. Frank Andrews, Cecil Kersey, J. B. Downs, John A. Thruston Chaplain.
Macon Ca January 14 Alan M Ma Donell of the advertising staff of the Macon Telegraph and the Macon News has been appointed local advertising manager of both newspapers to succeed the late Ed S Dunham announced today by Roy L Neal advertising manager
Columbus January 9 1 Homer Dimon has succeeded H C Smith as mayor of Columbus. Dimon was elected mayor for 1986 by the city commission at its annual organization meeting recently. He has served on the city commission since 1922 when that form of government replaced the aldermanic system. For nine years he was mayor.
Macon article notes a growing conscience fund at two Georgia points. In recent days seven individuals and businesses received small sums from an anonymous donor, amounts ranging from five cents to four dollars, with notes reading I owe you this or this is to pay for something I stole long ago.
Miss Esther Raulerson a graduate nurse died in a Macon hospital after a three day illness following pneumonia. She was nursing a pneumonia patient when she was stricken. Born in Prince County she trained at First District Agricultural College Statesboro and at Middle Georgia Hospital Nurses Training School Macon in 1918.
Atlanta January 15 The Georgia House of Representatives adopted by a vote of 1 to 6 a resolution urging Congress to immediately pass the soldiers' bonus bill. Introduced by Representative Jake Joe of Clare, the measure sparked debate as Johnston of Lpson moved for a roll call. Luttus motion failed, then foreconsideration was called.
Ellaville residents report three traffic lights suspended at the Mintuorougat intersection of State Highways 26 and 3. A genuine red and green stop signal is placed near the junction while a set of red lights flashes repeatedly up and down Route 3 to warn motorists. The unusual display, beyond holiday colors, carries fines for violations.
Americus Ga Jan 12 Frank Lanier 71 prominent Americus and Sumter county citizen president of the Americus Grocery Company and brother in law of former Congressman Charles R Crisp died at his home at 1115 this morning after a heart attack suffered early Friday morning. Lanier was listed as well Thursday and attended a movie and radio program until late evening before being stricken after midnight.
In Claxton Georgia on Friday night Miss Ina Edwards 80 was killed instantly when her car collided with a Seaboard Air Line westbound passenger train at the Duval avenue crossing. Her sister Mrs C E Ovens and Eleanor Ovens 12 were injured with severe facial and bodily bruising, a dislocated hip and multiple fractures including a broken leg.
President Roosevelt sent to the Senate for confirmation the Georgia postmasters list including David F. Burton Adel Nora L Smith Ashburn John G. Butler Blakely Norma W Hawes Elberton Andrew J Daniel Franklin John W Hammond Griffin Morgan Thompson Hawkinsville Rosa L Lindsey Ir winton Emmie J Newton Nahunta Mrs Lyte R Tucker Ocilla Thornwell Jacobs Oglethorpe University Otis A King Perry Mamie E Fountain Bay City Clyde S Young Rebecca Gertie B Gibbs Ty Daniel M Proctor Woodbine.
Claxton Ga Jan 12 Miss Ina Edards 30 a Wesleyan College graduate and former teacher at Annapolis Md and Bayard Fla was killed in a grade crossing accident last night Her sister Mrs C F Owens and Mrs Cyene 12 year old daughter Eleanor were injured Railroad authorities said the Seaboard air Line west bound passenger train was pulling into town for its destination stop Miss Edwards born in Caxton has lived here ten years Surviving are her parents Mr and Mrs Mr Edwards and two sisters Mrs Owens and Miss Mary Edwards
Atlanta mayor Key told Georgia lawmakers at Fulton county delegation dinner that Atlanta will have a liquor store whether or not the law is repealed. He warned, If you repeat the law, we are going to have a store. If you don't repeal it, we're going to have it anyhow. He said criminals reap a golden harvest under the dry law and repeal would ease taxpayers’ burden while noting Atlanta’s skyline prosperity.
Macon and Griffin leaders eased a long standing dispute after a sign directing southbound traffic away from Macon was ordered removed. Mayor Herbert Smart reported Griffin’s new mayor Harris confirmed the sign would come down following a chance meeting in the Dempsey lobby.
Shelton Brigham a 55 year old Black man arrived from Chicago and boasted of not having a doctor for 40 years. He collapsed after saying it, grabbing his forehead and dying before reaching Macon Hospital. An inquest before Coroner L H Chapman heard the account.
Maven Ga Jan 9 Advocates of the Georgia prohibition law map a referendum campaign to repeal on county unit basis. A rally of about 160 in Macon adopts a resolution backing the plan after three hours of discussion. Mrs Mary S Russell of Atlanta, head of the Georgia W C T A, says Gov Talmadge indicated the referendum would come before the legislature.
Ellaville Ga Jan 10 Plans for dedicating the new Ellaville high school auditorium were made at a PTA meeting in the hall. An program with music and readings is planned. State School Superintendent M D Collins will be invited to speak and help with the dedication, set for mid January. The board of trustees will cooperate to make the event notable in the school’s history.
In Quitman Georgia on January 15 Mrs M F Stokes of Cairo lay without heartbeat for nine hours. Relatives prepared for funeral as she lapsed into coma but revived. Her brother recalled doctors declaring no sign of life. she spoke upon revival saying she never expected to see life again.
John Lewis Tye Sr., 75, Atlanta attorney who defended Leo Frank, died at his home after a five month illness. A prominent lawyer, he led the firm Thompson and Tye and once served as vice president of the American Bar Association. Though he defended Frank, a lynching case, his main work was corporate law.
Alma Ga January 14 A woman identified as Mrs Martha Buchanan of near Baxley was killed when two cars crashed during a pursuit by three men fleeing an attempted Waycross grocery store robbery Their car collided with Mrs Buchanan's about six miles from Alma The three men Irvin Sayer Richard Garrison and Tootsie Ingener from Hyattsville Md were captured and held for Waycross police.
The annual Georgia Press Institute will be held at the University of Georgia in Athens February 20 through 23. John Paschall announces a program of addresses by noted newspaper figures and educators, round tables on newspaper problems, and entertainment for visitors. Speakers include past participants such as Arthur Brisbane and Drew Pearson. The event aims to gather Georgia editors, journalism students, and others interested in press issues, with a committee led by M L Fleetwood and including J E Drewry and Miss Emily Woodward among others.
Mrs. M E McCord says Thompson, reportedly a gang leader, was linked to a disorderly house charge years ago and a public worship disturbance in 1981. Identifications in Valdosta place him with a group that robbed the Valdosta Gas Company of about $700, while detectives suspect ties to a Jacksonville bank robbery. Thompson and accomplice Keiling, escaped from a DeKalb prison camp on November 6, and face multiple charges as police pursue more links in Macon and other cities.
Chicks reaching maturity with about two hundred placed in the breeder house. Success credited to buying reliable baby chicks, sanitation, and the efficiency of county poultry men. Miss Anderson and County Agent Daniel thank attendees. Indications point to a substantial rise in laying hens this fall in Taylor county. A. E. Guinn reports booked orders and limited hatchery capacity at his yard.
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