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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1934
Page
8
A group of eight Talbot county figures announce candidacy for representative in the Georgia General Assembly. The election will follow in the district's usual cycle, with local party committees guiding the race.
Elberton Georgia on July 3 Edward Mc Laudoap aged 40 drowned in Forest Lane at Lavern Lueday during an outing with friends. The accident occurred while the group was near Lavern Lueday. Local authorities began inquiry into the incident.
Bishop Warren A. Candler will address Fort Valley Methodist Church on July 15 during Home-Coming day exercises. All former members and others are invited to attend the services.
Air mail postage rates drop from 18¢ per additional ounce after the first ounce to 6¢ per ounce for all weights. The change, announced in a recent Postal Bulletin, is expected to boost air mail volume significantly.
Funeral services were held for Peter Bass of Quitman after a lightning bolt struck him Monday afternoon as he walked home from school. He was instantly killed and found by his twin brother Paul clutching his school books in his hand.
Moultrie Georgia on Saturday tallying receipts for 3275 carloads of melons shipped through Friday. About 80000 dollars went to farmers in Colquitt Thomas Brooks and Lowndes counties based on an average of about 100 dollars per car. Larger melons size 82 sold around 250 dollars per car while size 28 brought 176 to 200 dollars.
Dallas Ga July 3 A farmer’s wife Mrs Floyd Cantrell leaped into an abandoned 45 foot well to rescue her 3 year old daughter Bunnie who slipped while berry picking. She held the girl above water until nearby workers lowered ropes and pulled them to safety. Both were unhurt.
Jacksonville Florida June 30 Ed Burnett 81 who said he escaped from Milledgeville insanity asylum was found hanging by a sheet in his jail cell Saturday He had been clean only minutes Burnett was arrested Friday by city police in Florida and transferred to the county jail on insanity petition During the transfer he reportedly begged officers to let him run and shoot him.
A Americus party met Gov Eugene Talmadge and the state highway board in Atlanta to obtain state aid for paving streets to Georgia Southwestern College. The delegation expressed optimism, saying both the governor and board favored cooperation and early paving.
Fargo North Dakota June 29 Gov William Langer after winning the Republican nomination in Tuesday’s primary election was sentenced to 18 months in prison and fined 10000 in federal court for conspiracy to defraud the United States government Federal Judge Andrew Miller imposed the sentence Gov Langer and four others were convicted two weeks ago of soliciting funds from the federal relief workers for maintenance of The Leader an administration in newspaper.
Wiley L. Moore, chairman of the Georgia commission, unveils Century of Progress Peach Balls to select Georgia peaches who will attend Georgia week in Chicago. The commission will cover all contestant expenses, with a grand ball on Georgia Day Eve to crown a Peach Queen.
Washington reports new federal funds will soon reach Georgia under the emergency recovery program. The first allocation totals $5,114,491 for road building, followed by a public building program in 14 post offices across as many Georgia cities, amounting to about $1,500,000.
A farewell dinner featured toasts and tributes to Lt. Coffey and H. Guest. Clyde Afay Green Wilma Gill performed The Little Dutch Girl in Dutch dress, and the Company Quartet Harmonized two songs. Remarks praised Blankinship Dabney and the crew for their cooperative efforts. Lt. Brown received the evening’s strongest applause for leadership.
A fragment from a local page reflects poetry lines titled After a While and A. C. B. plus a brief report on Woodpecker broadcasts from Station WQBC in Vicksburg. Sam Burkes performs Two Tickets to Georgia while Kelly Williams plays Just Shufflin Along. Lt. Reid announces programs and retirement from real estate. A game recap notes the Woodpeckers beating the C. of C. 2-1 in 12 innings at Walnut Street Stadium.
Minneapolis report says Drs. W. J. and C. H. Mayo donated $500,000 to the University of Minnesota citing that private wealth harms future generations. They warn money can ruin families by dulling ambition and encouraging profligacy among the young while stressing the value of aiding the sick.
Atlanta July 3 Court action was filed in Fulton superior court Tuesday over state funds meant for the best high school in Macon county. Five Montezuma consolidated school trustees allege state superintendent M D Collins ignored the law directing funds go to the top rated school. Judge Virlyn B Moore ordered Collins to show cause by July 31 why the money should not be awarded to Montezuma.
Anne Halley recounts a travel sequence from Fr No 3 Page One detailing portraits of Washington Clay and Vance, visits to Richmond and Washington with stops at St Thomas Church the capital and the National Capitol. The group toured the Bureau of Engraving and Printing witnessed money making, viewed both chambers, toured Mount Vernon and Robert E Lee’s home, and returned to Atlanta after a busy week with a Washington Times Herald photo.
Stephen Pace пись is a candidate for the Democratic nomination to represent the Third Congressional District in the 74th Congress. He pledges loyalty to the party and president, aims to boost district welfare, farm prices, and employment, supports adequate national defense, and vows prompt attention to constituent needs.
To the voters of Taylor County I announce my candidacy for the legislature from Taylor County subject to the Democratic primary on September 12 1984 I will appreciate your votes and influence sincerely W Foy
A Taylor County resident announces candidacy for State Representative in the Democratic Primary on September 12. He endorses the current Georgia administration, cites local agricultural and educational interests, and seeks voter support based on familiarity with county needs and a record of earnest service.
Public notice of candidacy for County Tax Commissioner in Taylor County. P A Jenkins seeks the Democratic primary on September 12, 1984. He notes past service as Tax Receiver, consolidation of offices, and pledges honest, businesslike tenure and public fairness.
Taylor County voters receive a personal appeal from G A Roberts running in the Democratic Primary on September 12. He thanks supporters for past service as Tax Collector and pledges faithful, conscientious duties if re elected while noting he cannot meet each voter in person.
Citizens of the Third District are urged to support the incumbent in the Democratic Primary on September 12 1934. The letter emphasizes the district doubling in size and shifting national governance to the Democratic Party. It asks for continued confidence and influence to sustain ongoing efforts and responsibilities.
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