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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1954
Page
3
Julian W. Edwards of Butler announces he will seek the Georgia General Assembly seat in Taylor County in the Democratic Primary on September 8 1954. He cites a past three-term legislative record 1939 40 41 42 43 44 and asks voters for support while planning to meet constituents this summer.
Roberta Nat F. Walker of Roberta declares candidacy as an independent for the 23rd Senatorial District in Crawford County.
Hugh G. Cheek declares his bid for Representative of Taylor County in the Democratic primary set for Sept 8 1954. He pledges health and education improvements welfare aid farm to market roads veterans services and vocational rehabilitation support, and asks for votes and influence.
Two children under ten drowned last week in separate lakes near Atlanta. Authorities declined detailed comment while investigators review local safety conditions and lifeguard coverage.
Modern science offers a path to end heartworm deaths in dogs. Carbide from Lederle Laboratories shows strong efficacy in kennels in southern Louisiana, with 42 treated dogs remaining infestation free while 5 untreated dogs died. Symptoms include listlessness and exhaustion as heartworms attack the heart. Untreated dogs risk becoming carriers and spreading disease to other dogs at trials and kennels. Treatment is available only through local veterinarians.
Twenty five thousand acres of corn in Toombs County suffer severe drought damage. County Agent Eugene Brogdon says the 1954 crop was expected to be record, but will have reduced yield without timely rainfall.
High grade spinet piano for sale with balance terms and a medium upright at a very low price. If not sold immediately, rent options may be considered. Credit Department 83 Alabama Street SW Atlanta Ga. 7 1/4p
Land for sale on Reynolds Roberta highway No 128 totals 150 acres half cultivateable half timber five miles from Reynolds Roy Byrd Rt 1 Reynolds Ga plus Taylor County probate notices for permanent administration on J T Cochran estate and executor notices for L R Adams deceased dated June 7 1954.
Classified ad offers 450 Rhode Island Red pullets hatched March 2 expected to start production this month at 1.60 each and 350 Rhode Island Red hens at 1.50 each. Contact Hubert Gaultney in Butler Georgia.
Avon Products seeks a sales representative for the Reynolds rural Taylor County area. Prefer a woman aged 40 to 60 who is neat and willing to work. no experience required. Earn up to $2.00 per hour for 20 hours weekly. Send to AVON Mt. Vernon Ga. (78). B and B Ranch buys wheat oats and barley. Contact Harold Childs Thomaston Phone 2412.
For sale one 30-gallon water heater double unit and one 1952 two-ton G M C truck with low mileage listed by Lawson Wilson Butler Georgia.
Several girls are sought to mail postcards every week from home. Flexible spare time work advertised by Box Nine in Watertown Massachusetts. Postal box and instructions provided.
LaGrange Piano Co offers practice pianos for 120 dollars and new pianos for 515 dollars with cash 175 dollar allowance on trades. Located at 17 North Court Square LaGrange Georgia.
Fishworms offered by Flint River Worm Farm Reynolds Georgia. 300 worms for 1.00 or 1 000 worms for 2.50 post paid 1 35 for 300 or 3 00 per 1 000. Contact phone 6821. Advert appears in local classifieds.
A reward is offered for the return or information leading to the whereabouts of a tan female hound with blue specks missing since Friday night July 2. Contact Jack Turner or Virgil Yarbrough in Mauk Georgia.
Taylor County 4-H members who hold county titles will attend the Southwest District Project Achievement meeting in Americas July 7 9 to vie for district titles. Vernon Reddish says five 4 H ers will go, competing with 25 counties. Girls Jeraldine Davis Charlotte McCants Janice Davis from Butler will compete in talent talent Jr Public Speaking. Boys Thomas Pierce Farm and Home Electric Rolin Stevens Junior Public Speaking from Reynolds. Two delegates Jeraldine Davis and Thomas Pierce will serve as voting delegates to elect the new District 4 H Club Council officer.
The Butler Vocational Agriculture program announces a canning plant open each Tuesday from 8 30 a m to 3 p m for receiving fruits and vegetables for freezing Due to dry weather there has been no demand yet New equipment including a peach peeling and washing outfit a blanching and cooling setup and an exhaust tunnel will speed handling E G McCants Voc Ag Teacher
A husband and wife argued about a suit purchase. The wife finally relented saying the husband could choose. He replied meekly that he would be wearing the coat and vest anyway, a lighthearted quip on vanity and shared blame.
Arley D. Finley Jr the son of Hazlehurst postmaster has been notified by the Army adjutant of West Point Military Academy that he earned appointment as a cadet. He graduated Jeff Davis High School with honors and led in sports and activities including as president of the Key Club.
A July 5 storm in Schley County caused wind and hail damage across the southeastern area. Tenant houses lost roofs, many trees were uprooted, and crops suffered heavy losses, per a survey. Montezuma residents were urged to conserve water during the dry season by the police chief R. R. Beeland.
Gentle relief for temporary constipation from Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative Syrup Pepsin. Contains natural senna extract, soothing stomach sourness and aiding regular bowel action. Safe for children, easy dosage, money back guarantee, mail order to Box 280 New York 18 NY.
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