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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1940

Page

6

Cotton Farmers By Johnson All Cooperation

Cotton farmers in the funding area unite under National Cotton Council plans for a defense fund. Aimed at boosting domestic consumption, advertising, research, and organized opposition to restrictive legislation, the campaign seeks a nickel per bale contribution at the first sale point.

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Valley School Honors Noted Educator for Service to Negro Children

The Ft. Valley State College selected Thomas J. Elder, a longtime teacher, Saturday to receive its ward for distinguished service to Black students in Georgia. B. Wall of Sandersville lauded Elder, who began teaching 58 years ago, shaping thousands of students. Alphonso Elder, son of Thomas J. Elder, spoke at the event.

Ft. Valley Thos. J. Elder Neracher Georgia Inilar Wd. B. Wall Sandersville Mer Rivile Vhce Tech Alphonso Elder Rth Carolina

Nix Recesses Campaign Duties at Democratic Convention

Santa Georgia Abut Nix paused his campaign for governor to attend the national convention in Chicago as a delegate. He backed a draft of President for a third term and urged Georgians to elect a governor who will cooperate with the national administration for unity and progress.

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Well Known Talbot County Man Buried At Columbus

Funeral services for John Jackson Alexander Posey lifelong Talbot county resident will be held Sunday at the Talbotton Methodist church Rev Frank Gilmore officiating Posey born February 9 1865 son of Marvin and Mae Posey spent 30 years with Juniper Casket Co of Juniper Married to Lila Pearl Chalkley fifty years ago he survives with his wife two sisters in law and two brothers in law plus several nieces and nephews Posey active in church work and Sunday school superintendent at Juniper Methodist church for years.

Columbus John Jackson Alexander Posey Talbot County Methodist Church Talbotton Frank Gilmore Mr. Posey Marvin Mae Posey Juniper Casket Co Juniper Lila Pearl Chalkley Posey Brothers Juniper Lake Juniper Methodist Church Will Posey Atlanta Dave Posey Charlie W. R. Chalkley

Husbands Get Right to Quit National Guard

Washington July 14 The War Department and state military officials acted to ease burdens on about 60000 National Guard members facing mobilization. Married men in the lower ranks may resign if unwilling to respond to extended active duty with limited leaves. single men will fill the three lowest ranks. Some cities, like Atlanta and Augusta, enacted protections including paid leaves and job protection for those called to service.

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Fifteen Deer Released on New Georgia Game Reserve

In Sandersville Georgia on July 15 fifteen deer and several fawns were released on an 87 565 acre game preserve spanning Glasscock and Hancock counties. The deer came from Blackbeard Island to reduce overpopulation. Trapped by the Division of Wildlife they will be protected for five years under local landowner agreements prohibiting hunting. It is the first deer release in 30 years in these counties with plans to add 30 more this fall.

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Vision of God Elevates Job From Suffering to Restoration

Sunday school lesson on Job 42 1 18 emphasizes the reality and character of God the need for vision over material greed and the change in Job from endurance to intercession for friends. It notes Job's repentance humility and restoring prosperity once he prays for others with God blessing him twice as much.

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State Senatorial Seat Sought By Three Prominent Talbotton Men

Talbot County Democratic Committee set July 25 as the qualifying deadline for state offices. The slate for State Senator includes H. T. Lumsden, Jno. A. Smith, and Jno. M. Shipp. Committee chair I. R. Spivey announced Sept. 11 as the date for the primary.

Talbotton Talbot County Democratic Committee I. R. Spivey H. T. Lumsden Jno A. Smith

Mysterious Death Found Near Elberton Railroad Tracks

Elberton July 15 Rufus Oglesby 48 a World War veteran was found mangled near railroad tracks two miles south of Elberton Monday by a section foreman. A coroner said death from unknown cause but appearance suggests being struck by a train.

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Forresters Rewed After Wife Swapping in Atlanta

In Atlanta, Ralph Forrester and the former Jessie Smith remarried after a history of wife swapping and multiple divorces. Four years earlier Jessie divorced Ralph while Mildred Smith divorced Claude Smith, then Jessie married Claude and Ralph married Mildred. Jessie and Ralph were remarried by Rev H. M. Strozher in Marietta in the Cobb county courthouse office.

Atlanta Ralph Forrester Jessie Smith Jessie Forrester Ralph Mildred Smith Claude Smith Jessie Claude Mildred Marietta H. M. Strozher Cobb County

Crossword Puggle Horizontal and Vertical Clues Solved

A compact listing of solutions for the crossword puzzle No. 8 with the 1 to 55 across and 1 to 51 down entries. The clues range from French grammar and measurement to mythic names and everyday objects.

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