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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
1
A July 25 opening is planned for Rivers radio station in Valdosta. Georgia population may rise by 400000, while Albany seeks a three million dollar paper mill. The Georgia delegation in Chicago weighs Rivers for VP and other local items include a murder case, obituaries, and civic notes across the state.
Three-year-old Virginia Fambro of Macon fell from a second story window yesterday and was treated at Macon hospital. Doctors reported only a slight wrist sprain after examination in the emergency room.
Thomaston July 13 announces Upson County surpassed its 26 000 census goal with a total population of 29 000, a gain of 10 000 over 1980. The larger population earns Upson two representatives in the state assembly.
President Roosevelt approved a bill crediting $10,068 to the account of C. J. Williams, former Bainbridge postmaster, to cover a shortage in a prior assistant postmaster's accounts. Williams, appointed Aug. 15, 1926, now serves as a Griffin clerk in Georgia.
The Georgia department of transportation awarded contracts on 12 projects totaling 800047 dollars but rejected a Floyd county road widening and drainage bid of 78615 dollars from Ledbetter Johnson Co of Rome for the Rome Summerville route citing excessive pricing.
Water from Eufaula Alabama in a Central of Georgia locomotive saved Slade Lumber Co. from major damage when a shaving room near the plant caught fire. A pumper truck from Eufaula fire department connected to the locomotive provided the water and the flames were brought under control.
Royston Georgia July 12 The Anderson S C Independent Tuesday expressed favor at naming the new 250000 dollar bridge over the Savannah river on Highway 29 for Editor Louie Morris of the Hartwell Sun The Carolina paper aligned with Georgia papers backing the Louie Morris Bridge in recognition of Morris efforts to secure the span for several years
Atlanta report states the SEC will appoint a commissioner to oversee athletics with a $10000 annual salary plus another $10000 for office operations. The $20000 total will be funded by a 0.5 percent assessment on each of the 13 members' gross football receipts in the fiscal year.
An Adel theater offered a live baby as a prize plus $5 milk, prompting Attorney General Ellis Arnall to examine legality. A citizen questioned the circular, and a call revealed the prize was actually a duck. Arnall advised local solicitor general to decide on action regarding the advertisement.
Formal announcement by J. W. Edwards as candidate for reelection to the Georgia House of Representatives. He thanks voters for support, pledges to work with the Governor and promote a business like, economy minded administration and separation from petty politics.
A notice from a candidate announcing intent to run in the Democratic primary on September 11, 1940 to succeed himself as Judge of the Superior Courts in the Chattahoochee Circuit. Voters are urged to support and influence the election.
In Taylor County Georgia mortgagees under a 1938 Deed to Secure Debt declare the full amount due and will sell the Moseell home place. On August 6 1940 the 119 acres on the east side of lot 252 in the 13th district will be sold at the courthouse door to the highest bidder for cash. This sale is conducted by R L Swharingen attorney C C Stone.
Maj. Logan, public service commissioner and director of the Patrol, explains a late departure in Albany Georgia due to cap repair and road regulation delays.
Americus notes Cooper Bradley a prom Americus man qualified as Democratic nominee candidate for state senate from the 18th district including Sumter and Schley counties. He is the first candidate to file for the office.
The Washington commission announced on Friday that Packard Motors will arrange production of 9000 Rolls-Royce aircraft engines for the United States and Great Britain. W S Knudsen, head of the defense coordination, said contracts were prepared to cover the agreement.
A Floyd superior court jury awarded 14154 to the Surety Co. in a suit against Lumpkin former Rome bank teller over an alleged error in accounts. Lumpkin was paroled from a federal prison at Chillicothe after a 16 year term.
Marietta Ga July 12 Thirteen lawyers including two Mariettans formally admitted to the Cobb Superior Court by Judge J H Hawkins Monday. Names Harold Wills Cecil Cook Dorsey Soseh Cumming will attend precision as per the report.
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