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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1941
Page
8
Georgia reports the cotton market reaching 16 cents per pound for the first time in eleven years with other statewide notes on public health politics and local industry. The piece also lists community changes including new appointments and damages, tax and license updates, and local civic events.
The Camas County Selective Service Board in Idaho operates like a recruiting station. It has filled its quota with 12 volunteers and claims to be the only board in the country not to have drafted a man.
Atlanta records six more infantile paralysis cases over the weekend raising this year total to 45, according to Dr. Jas F Hackney assistant city health officer. Officials deem most cases mild and not alarming at this time.
Montgomery Ala July 12 The advanced air school at Maxwell Field will relocate to Albany Georgia once construction is finished at the Albany field. About 182 student fliers 279 officers and some 2500 enlisted men will be affected. The Maxwell base becomes a reception center for cadets opening August 23 with an initial group of 1306 cadets to 2712. Cadets will spend five weeks on basic drill etiquette and discipline before primary flight instruction. It was not yet clear if Maxwell drome will host a specialized flying school or another use.
Eight Macon County landowners received parity checks exceeding $2,500 each, listed in the state release. Recipients include C. L. DeVaughn estate, F. R. Easterlin, J. D. Lester, Ed M. McKenzie, J. T. McKenzie, W. L. McKenzie farms, W. E. Wilburn, and B. B. Murph. Six recipients reside in Montezuma with one in Marshallville and one in Oglethorpe.
A double funeral was held for a 16 year old girl Louise Dunnaway and 17 year old H S Ruff who died after being struck by an automobile on the Cartersville road eight miles from Dallas. Dunnaway died instantly. Ruff passed away in Dallas hospital Saturday night.
Atlanta July 15 Gov Talmadge said I won t do it when asked to proclaim daylight saving time for Georgia in line with President Roosevelts request He argued it isn t practical for Georgia since the state has just advanced its time to eastern standard time following recent legislation
New Orleans July 15 cotton futures crossed 16 cents for the first time in 11 years. Prices ranged to a bale premium of 1.25 to 1.40 above previous close with March at 16.05 and May 10.04. Contracts were scarce as demand grew on inflation talk, excessive rain, and boll weevil complaints in the belt.
Macon July 12 reports show improved peach quality and prices as growers in Georgia and the Carolinas start shipments of the Elberta crop. The Hiley movement ends and Elbertas are expected to rise in volume next week, with peak shipments likely then. An intensive promotional drive begins across 13 Southern states plus the East and Middle West.
Police pursued a gunman who robbed J. T. Heery assistant cashier at an Atlanta coal company of about $3,200. Heery was approached as he began placing money in a night depository vault after 6 p.m. a car pulled up and the suspect ordered him to walk toward Peachtree Street before fleeing in a car.
Atlanta notes the Chattanooga Cotton Ball on Sept. 12 with four Atlanta girls named as All South Belles and Georgia’s representative in Tennessee Valley State presentation. A patriotic prelude features war brides gowns from six conflicts, aligning with National Defense Council recreation plans for civilians and service personnel.
In LaGrange Georgia on July 15 five thousand Callaway Mills employees from LaGrange Hogansville Manchester and Milstead observed the birthday anniversary of founder Fuller E Callaway. The company granted a paid holiday and planned special programs. In LaGrange Overseers Club led by C G Higgenbotham placed a wreath at the base of the F E Callaway Memorial Tower.
Dublin July 15 The Wrightsville and Tennille railroad engine that overturned at Wrightsville has not been scrapped. Master Mechanic D. T. Brown and assistants have been repairing it and it is nearly ready to return to service. Initial wreck led to a scrap sale consideration after no casualties.
In Athens Alabama on July 14 a 22 year old farm worker and Beatrice Adams aged 10 were jailed on charges of false swearing and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Lois Irvin Rosson bound over to the fall grand jury under 11 000 bond for falsely swearing to Beatrice Adams age 19 to secure a marriage license. Beatrice Adams is 10. Her mother Mrs Van Adams was held in the Lauderdale County jail on the contribution charge.
C Poyner a Columbus lineman for Georgia Power Co was presented the Edison Electric Institute Medal for heroism Friday. He administered poletop resuscitation to Leo West in November 1939 at Columbus Georgia. W E Mitchell vice president of Georgia Power Co made the presentation.
Atlanta July 12 The Quartermaster Corps will receive 3 997 790 for the current fiscal year in Georgia alone. Lt. C. D. Edmondson announced the total covers civilian salaries at Albany air training school Atlanta airport officers of the corps area quartermaster in Atlanta Augusta air base Ft. Benning Lawson General Hospital Macon basic flying school Ft. McPherson Ft. Oglethorpe Savannah air base Ft. Screven Camp Stewart Camp Wheeler and the Savannah Medical Supply Depot. A breakdown lists Albany 64 680 Atlanta Airport 3 000 Office of the Corps Area quartermaster 475 770 Augusta 102 520 Ft Benning 1 207 730 Lawson 142 240 Macon 104 440 Ft McPherson 201 800 Ft Oglethorpe 131 560 Savannah 126 260 Fort Screven 120 210 Camp Stewart 649 560 Camp Wheeler 659 020 Medical Depot Savannah 3 000 and other categories total salaries for barracks clerical help hospital care laundries animal transport motor rail and misc line items. Officer and soldier personnel not included.
Lawrenceville Ga July 12 Miss Lena Bagby a prominent Sugar Hill district resident reported $1200 stolen from her Old Bag by Place home Thursday night. She was absent at the time. Sheriff Morgan of Buford City Court and deputies investigate the case.
Construction will begin about August 1 on an 800 mile main line from Baton Rouge refineries through Georgia to Greensboro North Carolina. Four contracts totaling 3.5 million dollars were awarded to three firms with lateral lines to Bremen to Chattanooga and Knoxville. Directors at a meeting included W. E. Smith and C. R. Younts.
Governor Talmadge disclosed that the Board of Regents ousted four university employees. J. C. Dixon vice chancellor, R. E. Davis animal husbandryman, linked to Rosenwald fund, and P. D. Bush assistant professor at North Georgia College in Dahlonega were dismissed for associations with the Rosenwald fund and related matters.
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