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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1938
Page
8
Official figures from the American Automobile Association through the Atlanta Motor Club show Georgia auto registrations rose to 414 847 in 1957, up more than seven percent from 410 583 in 1956.
A lightning bolt struck a Presbyterian church near Kinston North Carolina as a farm community gathered for worship. Four people were killed and ten others were treated for shock as the congregation counted the dead and wounded on July 11 in Duplin County.
Congress man Stephen Pace of the Third district will speak at dedication exercises of the Hawkinsville post office on July 15 with Sen. Walter George also invited to participate.
Dublin Ga July 12 The Laurens county grand jury will hear a request for indictment of a ring on charges of stealing 1000 dollars worth of cheese from the Armour creamery last February Police Chief J W Robinson says he has arrested one suspect and expects to take others into custody for the cheese theft He will present the case to the next grand jury He notes a wave of car tire and accessory thefts paused during the cheese investigation
In Attapulgus Georgia the city council set a $1000 retail license fee to curb liquor sales after a local option referendum. Licenses for manufacturers are $4000 and wholesalers $2000, with no licenses sold yet. Bainbridge retailers face a $250 license.
The July issue of The Georgia Jurist monthly legal magazine is off the presses in Atlanta. Contributors include Judge A. G. Powell, Mrs. M. W. Medlock, Mildred Kingloff, Peter Bracuto, Attorney General M. J. Yeomans, Scott Hogg, and Maj. Phil Brewster. Editor is Albert C. Jones with Mrs. Vera B. Jenkins.
Atlanta July 9 Approximately 8000 to offset losses from homestead tax exemption will be paid to each Georgia county on August 1 from discounts on W and A Railroad rentals Governor Rivers said. Rentals were discounted at the winter session, and the RMC agreed to take them over. Counties receive half the proceeds and welfare department the remainder for eleemosyary institutions rebuilding.
Columbus Ga July 12 M L Glover 22 of Macon a CQC youth is in critical condition at a hospital after a camp grease room exploded at Ft Benning Monday. Physicians report burns cover 75 percent of his body A board of Army officers was named to investigate the accident.
St Luke Methodist church in Columbus declares it will not join other Methodist branches and will retain its identity with the South Georgia Conference. The board of stewards vows to continue historical affiliation and pay all budget items.
A coroner's jury absolved Jack Thomasson of Atlanta in the Norcross tavern killings. It found Thomasson acted in self defense when he shot Guy Lawson, his stepfather, and determined A. T. Shutley was accidentally killed during the incident. Sheriff J. P. Mason quoted Thomasson saying he fired after Lawson knocked him against a stove during a family quarrel.
Ocilla Ga July 11 Albert F B Smith 80 is dead and Newt Smith and Calvin Payne are jailed in Irwin County charged with murder after a fight on the Jeff Davis Highway west of Irwinville. The victim, Elbert Smith, and T W Smith and Frank Smith were confronted by Newt Smith and Payne. blows were exchanged and Newt Smith allegedly fired a pistol at Elbert Smith at close range, the bullet passing through his head.
O J Espy editor of The Summerville News dies in an Atlanta hospital after failing to rally following major surgery. Born February 14 1877 in Floyd County Ga he was buried in Summerville. He began as an apprentice at Trion Herald and in 1911 gained ownership of the Summerville News guiding it to prominence.
Atlanta dispatch reports Roosevelt may announce White House backing for a New Deal opponent of Senator Walter George during a Bla rga Barnesville stop on his Georgia itinerary. Lawrence Camp and W J G McRae pledge New Deal support. Camp seeks Senate nomination. George campaigns from his Dooly county farm with no comment.
Petitioners from Reynolds and Butler seek incorporation of Taylor County Rural Telephone Service Corporation for 35 years with non profit objectives to provide local and long distance phone service. Court grants charter with perpetual succession, right to sue and be sued, to own property and operate under Georgia law. Papers filed in Taylor County Superior Court by J R Lunsford and Jarrell.
Hilaville Ga July 9 Works Progress Administration approves a 7000 project to improve Schley county roads. Funds cover culverts bridges paving stone topsoil clearing and incidental work under the post roads program authority of Georgia state highway department. All county roads not on federal highways receive attention.
Walter F Steed announces his candidacy for State Senator from the district in the Democratic primary. He touts principle driven government, reduced taxes, fewer boards and offices, and accountable services while urging voters to support his bid.
Candidate for State Senate seeks votes in Taylor County urging Democratic Primary support on September 14. Marshall signs letter appealing for influence and assistance from voters.
Dudley Taunton announces candidacy for State Senator from the Twenty third District under Democratic rules. He pledges to work hard for voters, asks for support, and promises to keep campaign pledges if elected.
A group calling themselves Friends of J. W. Edwards announces Julian W. Bidwards Sr as a Democratic candidate for Representative in the Georgia General Assembly in the September 14 primary. They praise his business experience and local knowledge and seek voters’ cooperation and support.
The candidate announces intent to run for the 0 Representative seat in Taylor County Georgia, subject to the Democratic primary on September 14. He requests votes and pledges to act in the county's best interests if elected.
R W Griffin of Douglas estimates 75000 dollars in losses from a cotton warehouse fire in Pearson Friday night. Owner Griffis says insurance will cover all losses. Origin of the blaze undetermined. Fire damaged a power line, cutting electric light service in Pearson all Friday night.
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