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Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1932

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Charles R Crisp Praised In House For Fair Debate

Washington July 7 in the House conference report on the Wagner Garner relief bill Representatives Rainey and Treadway praised Charles R Crisp for fair conduct across his long service. They noted his likely last appearance as leader of major legislation as he pursues a U S Senate bid from Georgia. The speakers expressed regret at his leaving the House and wished him success in his campaign.

P. H. McGowan Washington, D. C House Wagner Garner Representatives Rainey Illinois Treadway Massachusetts Charles R. Crisp Ramsey Speaker Ir. Treadway Georgia Crisp House of Representatives Asder United States Senate

AUBREY SMITHS CASE TO BE AIRED AT BALDWIN COURT

Milledgeville Georgia July 20. Baldwin Superior Court convenes Monday for a two week term with Judge Jas B Park presiding. Grand jury begins investigations with Solicitor Baldwin eyeing the murder case of Dubrey Smith, a notorious bandit linked to the state farm killing of John Williams. Williams died after an automobile crash while Smith and Roy Gardner fled. Judge B H Dunaway will present evidence. civil docket dominates first week with several important cases on schedule.

Milledgeville Baldwin Superior, Court Jas. B. Park Maprnink Baldwin Dubrey Smith John Williams State Farm Williams Smith Roy Gardner Liberty B. H. Dunaway Pana

Ptomaine Poison Indirect Cause Of Youth's Death

George Ruben Slappey aged 21 died after food poisoning led to acute Brights disease and a uremic coma. Funeral held at Ellaville Methodist Church with interment in Ellaville cemetery. Slappey, a native of Schley County, had lived in Americus eight years and was mourned by many friends and floral tributes.

George Ruben Slappey Stella Slappey Bright Ellaville Schley County Americus

Macon youths plan West tour after Olympic trip

Four Macon boys en route to California for the Olympic Games era in a former circus truck converted into a house on wheels. The vehicle includes running water two beds and a stove. The boys named Dunlap Edwin Everett Hoh umoy and Crawford Haley intend to sight-see after the games. Everett is the son of Mr M Everett and Mrs Nettie Ward, long respected Butler citizens.

Macon California Me Dunlap Edwin Everett Hoh ‘Umoy Crawford Haley Spying Everett M. Fueverett Nettie Ward Everett Butler

Cargill Marks Democratic Platform for Third District Race

Ralston Cargill, candidate for Congress from the Third district, unveils his platform, declares as a lifelong Democrat supporting Roosevelt and Garner, and blasts Republican policies since World War I for fostering monopolies, hurting trade, crippling banking, and eroding public savings.

Ralston Cargill Congress Cargill Republican Party Hoover

Judge Yeomans Visits Butler Amid Attorney General Campaign

Judge M J Yeomans accompanied by his son in law W M Whiting visited Butler for a social call. The Georgia Attorney General candidate, a former trial judge and author of the Yeomans School Book Law, is noted for his statewide influence and long legal career.

W. M. Whiting Port Valley M. J. Yeomans Georgia Butler Judge Yeomans Yeomaney Taylor County Superior Court Yeomans

Cemetery Cleanup At Old Ground Cemetery

Cemetery committee calls annual cleanup day on Wednesday July 20 at the old Union cemetery. Volunteers urged to meet early and beautify the grounds where loved ones rest.

old’Gamp Ground Union Leta

Abit Nix Gains Backing From Father In Georgia Race

Athens candidate Abit Nix is praised by his father J M Nix in a statement rejecting factionalism and personal vilification. The father says the state needs non retaliatory leadership and a focus on public service over petty enmities as the governor race unfolds.

Abit Nix Athens Georgia J. M Nix

Peach crop outlook falls as Georgia shipments shrink

Georgia peach growers report a sharp drop in the crop, with total carload shipments forecast under 2,000 and possible total around 1,500 cars. Last week’s average shipments ran about 60 cars daily, led by Hileys and Rose, as prices ranged to 8.50 a crate in New York while earlier weeks showed weaker demand. Government figures show 616 cars shipped to date, well below last year’s pace of 2,204 by this date.

Macon Ayna Bree W. G. Bewley Georgia Peach Grow Era Exchange Sol Pope Hileys Penta Alberta Georgia New York Bewley

Passover and Moses Call to Deliver Israel Story

A long religious narrative recounts Moses hearing Jehovah’s call near Midian, meeting Aaron, and confronting Pharaoh in Egypt. It details Israelite labor increases, plagues miracles, and Pharaoh’s resistance before Jehovah reassures Moses of the covenant with Abraham Isaac and Jacob. The piece ends with a note to turn to page 8 for the continuation.

Lesnon Egypt Moses Midianay Jethro Zeppeleah Gershom Eleizer Jehovah Aaron Midian Israel Pharaoh God Abraham Isaac Jacob Caanan

Prof Collins Visits County In Interest Of Candidacy

Prof M D Collins, candidate for State Superintendent of Schools, visits Butler. Born in Union County Georgia 47 years ago, he lists extensive schooling from Hiawassee High to Columbia University. He served 11 years as Campbell County superintendent and now supervises Fulton County schools. He and Mary Jannette Cochran have been married 11 years. He holds multiple Fraternity and civic posts including Grand Master of Odd Fellows and state Baptist Convention executive committee member.

Butler M.D. Collins Collins The Heraldr Unioncounty Union County Hiawassee Mercer University University of Georgia Columbia University Oglethorpe University Blues Oglethorpe University Alumni Association Campbell County Fulton Fulton County Mary Jannette Cochran Palmetto Shorter, Cox and Brenau Colleges Penn Brewster Coweta County P. H. Brewster Dorsey-Brewster-Howell and Helman Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Georgia Jr. O. U. A. M Alpha Lamda Tau College State Baptist

Illness of Rev J A Cook Disrupts Washington Trip

Notice of Rev J A Cook illness from Butler Methodist church leaves friends regretful. He was to join W A Lundy and club boys to Washington Monday but fell ill Sunday night. Rev M C Williams of Reynolds filled in on the trip. Cook has begun to recover but remains unwell after the Sunday night episode.

J. A. Cook Westep Butler Methodist Cook Washington W. A. Lundy Club M. C. Williams Reynolds

Home Friends To Honor Crisp With Barbecue

In a Tuesday radio address, Charles R. Crisp campaigned for the United States senate urging voters to elect a man of proven fitness and not one seeking personal ambition. He called on the public to seek divine guidance in a time of economic crisis and criticized rising government expenditures. He supported federal income tax for officials beginning with the president and criticized Governor Russell and other critics for political rhetoric and evasive stances on national issues.

United States Senate Charles R. Crisp Recinn R. Crisp Crisp Opla Committee of the House Russell Washington House

Herald Credits Song to Mr J L Eason and Mr Jack ManeDere

The Herald expresses appreciation to Mr J L Eason for the song titled "Girl" from its anime and to Mr Jack ManeDere for the music. Mr Eagon, once of the city and now at Thomas, is also noted. The piece is being featured over the air and used by local musicians for dance music.

the Herald Sonia Mr. J.eagon Thoma Jack ManeDere Eas Rae

Welcomed Visitors From Across the State

The office and city hosted a week of notable visitors including J L Dent bag services cashier of the Better Burthinng Hon J L Taylor editor of the Talbotton New Era Buena Vista Patriot and Riverinendeny of Talbot county Also M H Sandwich of Thomaston longtime clerk to the county commissioners of Upson county for 44 years

J L. Dent J. L. Taylor Taibotton New Era Buena Vista Patriot Upson

Melon Season Opens With First Car Shipment Today

Watermelon season starts here this week with the first carrot shipment to day by Hon. J. T. Cochran whose crops of melons total over two hundred acres. Other large growers will ship from Butler Reynolds Ru pert and Charing. The crop may be cut short from first expectation due to the melon bug despite growers efforts.

J. T. Cochran Butler Reynolds Rupert Charing

Peach crop outlook in Georgia for 1932

Peach harvest in middle Georgia is late with scarce fruit and small shipments. W E Stewart of Central of Georgia notes the approximate end date around August 10. Georgia’s normal 10 000 car crop is cut to 1 500 cars due to a spring freeze, and Taylor county may not ship at all this season. Only a few local orchards report any crop.

Middle Georgia W. E. Stewart Central of Georgia Railway Georgia Taylor County Srs W. E. Neisler C. Perkins WJ. L Anthony

Crisp’s Senate Drive Opens with Americus Homecoming

Americus Georgia on July 18 crowds prepare for a large home-coming for Hon. Crisp, candidate for the U S Senate. Judge Crisp will speak outdoors at 11 oclock on Wednesday July 20, prior to a barbecue, with expected attendance of at least 10 000. Committees coordinate the celebration and the American Legion Band will provide music as Crisp outlines his campaign positions and supports a county barbecue for all.

Americus Qghas R. Crispy U. S. Senate Harbecud Ameritus J Crisp Priory Aeea Crisp

Miss Adams Chosen Lead Nurse at Waycross Hospital

Miss Mary Adams daughter of Mrs John Adams of Wesley community has been selected to operate for the newly opened Waycross hospital which began serving Waycross Georgia on July 6. Her two years of professional nursing include work at Fort Pierce Florida and the King Daughters hospital in Waycross.

Taylor County Mary Adams John Adams Wesley Community Waycross Hospital Waycross Mise Alia Fort Pierce Fla King Daughters Hospital

Rev J M Moore Recovering From Serious Operation

Reverend J M Moore is recovering after a serious operation. He visited the city recently accompanied by his wife Mrs Dosia Purvis and their children, receiving warm greetings from numerous friends during the visit.

J. M. Moore Charing Tie Dosia Purvis

Home Near Reynolds Reduced To Ashes

Friends of Mr and Mrs CG Freeman report their home near Reynolds was destroyed by fire several days ago. The property reportedly belonged to Mrs C ll here was no insurance on any of the property.

Suitcase Lost On Trip Home From Weekend Visit

Mr. P. C. Rowell and family lost a suit case tied to the bumper of their car while returning from a pleasant weekend visit to Tiorala Alay. The loss was not noticed until they reached home late Sunday night. Contents included Mr Rowell's suit and other valuable wearing apparel belonging to Mrs. Rowell and the children.

Tiorala Alay P. C. Rowell

Notice to the Public on Thursday Afternoon Hours

Due to a courthouse rush, officers will rest part of Thursday afternoon but will attend to business before 2 p m. If you need to reach any officer call ahead and they will wait and serve you. L T Peed, Ordinary. G S Cox, Clerk. R P McGuffin, Sheriff.

Court House

Cargill Campaign Swing Through Taylor County

Mr. Cargill of Columbus, a Third District Congressional hopeful, visited Taylor County on Thursday with Judge C. Frank McLaughlin to drum up support. Local chatter says he is expected to win strong votes in the September primary amid two rival candidates H. E. Coates of Hawkinsville and B. T. Castellow of Cuthbert seeking the district’s votes.

J. Ralston Cargill Columbus Congress C. Frank McLaughlin Teper County Cargill H. E. Coates Hawkinsville B.T

Also Mentioned on This Page

Democrats Republi Dettane Ghar Aubrey Smith Baldwin County J. 3. Williams State Farm Trusty West State University Vanderbilt State Democratic Executive Committee Ede W. & A. Railroad State House Father H. J. Porter Butler Baptist Church Che M. D. Collins Frank Hon Herald Senate Sumter Adams L. T. Peed G. S. Cox R. P, McGuffin Mr. Cargill
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