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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1946
Page
6
Advice on applying for absentee ballots for the July 17 primary. Servicemen may apply up to election day. other voters must apply by Saturday. Forms from registrars in county courthouses. include 30 cents if writing. Fulton County asks for mother’s maiden name as ID. Ballots mailed to any address. veterans have 60 days post discharge to register.
Willie Sorsby pleaded guilty to impersonating an FBI agent and received 12 months or 150 dollars. He faced a second sentence of 12 months or 120 dollars for a drunken charge. Two companions also pleaded guilty to drunken charges and were sentenced to 6 months or 50 dollars each. Sheriff Meeks noted payment delays and possible federal charges amid ongoing authorities’ investigation.
In Hazlehurst Georgia on July 1 funeral services were held for three year old Windell Virgil Eunice who was killed when a tombstone toppled onto him in McCormack cemetery where his mother was cleaning the family plot. The stone fell as he tried to climb it and he died minutes after arrival at a hospital.
One only deep well electric pump Red Type One only Deepwell Pump Jet electric pump One only Shallow well Jet electric pump All above Myers Co Hicks Reynolds Ga sale note describes single items with locations and brands for immediate purchase.
A published endorsement lauds Walter R. McDonald chairing the Georgia Public Service Commission. Despite blindness and limited funds he studied at the University of Georgia, became a lawyer, served in the legislature, and has led rural electrification and rate reductions. The note credits him with freight rate gains and war effort service.
John B. Giles announces his run for the Twenty Third Senatorial District seat in Georgia. He, a three plus year Army veteran, pledges to seek higher teacher salaries, education funding, health and economic development, election law revisions, and support for farmers in Taylor Peach and Crawford counties.
Garland T. Byrd declares his bid for Representative in the Georgia General Assembly from Taylor County. He cites Democratic primary rules set for July 17 and promises vigorous campaigning and a platform presentation to Taylor County voters.
Georgia Taylor County notice states that on May 25 1946 the Bazemore Department Store at Butler was sold and E H Bazemore is no longer connected with the firm. Debts incurred after that date are not his responsibility and all accounts up to May 25 1946 are payable to him.
Creditors of the estate of Elijah McLendon are notified to render their demands and all debtors must pay immediately. This 4th day of June, 1946. Leslie Hicks, Administrator, Reynolds, Georgia, P. O. address.
C R Culpepper, Talbotton filling station operator, convicted April 17 of involuntary manslaughter in the March 21 death of C E Layfield, retired Talbot county lumberman, will serve a year in the penitentiary. Defense counsel said the sentence will be carried out, motion for a new trial to be withdrawn July 3, Culpepper has been free on $1500 bond pending the hearing.
Louis R Adams declares his bid for Georgia’s 23rd Senatorial District in the Democratic primary. He pledges to vote for the counties he represents and the state’s best interests on all issues presented before the tribunal.
L. R. Dean declares candidacy for the Taylor County seat in the general assembly in the July 17 primary. He states his sole platform is to do all he can for the people of Taylor County under Democratic rules.
An old advertisement proclaims Athletes Foot Itch Not Hard to Kill in One Hour. The TEOL fungicide with 90 percent alcohol claims deep penetration to reach more germs. It is offered today at Porter’s Pharmacy in Butler, Georgia.
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