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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
8
Five fires burned in eight hours in Tifton causing an estimated 50 000 in damages. Other items note air corps trainees, a new post office near Blackshear, and various local political and civic updates across Georgia including deaths and appointments.
Buena Vista January 20 The second annual junior ball to aid infantile paralysis funds will be held for high school students this Saturday. Only students on the dance floor. The affair begins at 8 p m and ends at midnight with all proceeds to the Roosevelt Foundation.
Milledgeville Georgia January 23 Harold Green son of Mr and Mrs W C Green Meriwether community used a Boy Scout pocket knife to pick the lock inside an airtight automobile luggage compartment. He is alive and well the next day after becoming accidentally locked inside the compartment.
Ellaville January 21 John R Wall Wilaville businessman will become deputy tax collector of Schley county February 1 after appointment by D J Rainey tax receiver Rainey who was named chief of the mountain district of the Georgia wildlife division last September has lived in North Georgia Wall has served as Schley tax collector one year as representative from the county in the legislature several years on Ellaville city council and as secretary treasurer of Ellaville High School for a number of years
Lakeland January 28 Officers of the Lakeland Methodist Woman's Missionary Society were installed Sunday by the pastor J P Touchton. They include Marie Shaw president Smythe Peters vice president W M Wafford correspondent secretary Ira Corbitt recording secretary J W Threatee Young Peoples superintendent C Hurst Baby Special superintendent J P Touchton Bible Study superintendent Mae Ratcliff Local Work superintendent W H Studstill Home Missions secretary Kathleen Bostwick Mission Voice secretary.
John Methvin a longtime Atlanta attorney and Civil War veteran died Monday at age 91. He joined the 86th Georgia in 1863 before turning 13, served in Jeff Davis artillery with Stonewall Jackson, and was at Lee's surrender at Appomattox. Methvin was admitted to the bar in 1876 and leaves two sons and four daughters.
At least three Georgians were killed and seven injured as January traffic deaths rose to 27. Mrs. R. H. Hogg Jr. of Atlanta died Saturday when her car hit a truck near Covington, injuring her husband and two others. Mrs. W. B. Miller of Attapulgus was killed and four hurt in a similar crash west of Tallahassee. Marvin Walters, 51, of unknown race, died after the auto he rode in left the road near Toomsboro and rolled down an embankment.
Atlanta January 21 Dr T F Abercombie Georgia public health director said 2000 to 3000 cancer patients will die annually in Georgia unless more financial aid is provided for treatment. He noted the death rate rose from 1763 in 1938 to 1929 in 1088 and urged use of diagnostic and treatment centers with public medical and state cooperation.
Charles Pal membi alias Charles Racardi, released after a Talbot county robbery sentence, waives preliminary hearing and is sent to Macon then Utica New York to face theft of mail charges. Bond set at 2000 dollars. He is said to be indicted in Utica for stealing government checks and cashing them there. His wife, arrested with him, was not pressed in her case.
Public notices from Taylor County announce candidacies for county school superintendent and sheriff in the Democratic White Primary. John M. Bone pledges to continue reform and law enforcement, citing WPA improvements and a sustained push for better educational opportunities despite limited rural funding. He urges voters to re elect him to fulfill duties conscientiously and impartially.
I H Dunn announces candidacy for county school superintendent under the White Democratic primary on March 1. He cites education, teaching, and government work as the basis for administering finances and schools, pledges to supervise all schools, improve coordination, and push vocational guidance while balancing duties as a Butler High teacher and Reynolds Baptist pastor.
A notice announces candidacy for Commissioner of Roads and Revenues in Taylor County. The candidate seeks support in the White Primary to be held March 1, 1940, representing districts Butler Carsville and Cedar Creek under Democratic rules.
A. I. Parks announces candidacy for a second term as coroner in Taylor County in the Democratic primary on March 1. He pledges his best service and asks for voters' support.
McIntosh county officers investigate reports that 12 year old Alice Hurdeck wed 20 year old Walter Ard in Darien Georgia, a union violating state law barring marriages for girls under 14. The case raises questions about enforcement and protection of minors.
A campaign pledge from H. B. Walkner to the people of Taylor County. He seeks votes in the Democratic White Primary on March 1, 1940, promising an honest fearless administration with courtesy to all and no special privileges.
Two candidates, E D McCorvey and R P McGuffin, announce for Taylor County Sheriff in the Democratic White Primary set for March 1, 1940. They pledge honest administration, courtesy to all, and ask for voters’ support and past favors.
An official notice announces the re election for the office of Ordinary of Taylor County in the Democratic White Primary on March 1. The candidate pledges to continue diligent service and asks for voters support and confidence.
A pledging candidate for Ordinary of Taylor County runs in the March 1 1940 primary under Democratic rules. He promises to perform duties conscientiously and impartially and expresses appreciation for support from party leaders and voters.
To the voters of Taylor County this notice proclaims the candidate P A Jenki seeking the office of Taylor County Commissioner in the White Democratic Primary on March 1, 1940. The letter expresses faithfulness, cooperation, and gratitude for past support and asks for continued confidence at the polls.
To the voters of Taylor County I announce my call for Tax Commissioner subject to the Democratic White Primary to be held March 1940. I am an experienced clerical worker with trust positions in bookkeeping and general office work. I promise to keep county records accurate and accessible for citizens and to run a high minded campaign earning respect for opponents. O B Bankst
GANN NELS announces candidacy for Tax Commissioner of Taylor County subject to the Democratic White Primary of 1940. He pledges courteous treatment to all and asks voters for their support and vote.
Two candidates J. Ran Coop and A. M. Hall announce runs for Taylor County Commissioner roles in Reynolds, Panhandle, and Porth districts. They pledge to serve the county’s best interests, ask for voter support in the March 1949 primary and emphasize dedication to duties and county needs.
To the voters of Taylor County I respectfully announce candidacy for re election to the Board of Roads and Rever Taylor county representing Daviston Howard and Rustit districts subject to Democratic Primary rules to be held on March Your vote and support Respectfully L H Vanlandingh
A candidate announces re-election for Clerk of the Superior Court in Taylor County. The notice expresses gratitude for past support and pledges to maintain efficient court service if re-elected, noting party regulation timing and the upcoming March 1 voting date.
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