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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
9
July date set for opening Rivers radio station in Valdosta. Georgia population may rise by 400000. paper mill project of Albany progressive citizens seeks $3 million. Several local deaths and political moves noted across Georgia with other regional items.
Three year old Virginia Fambro of Macon fell from a second story window and was brought to the Macon hospital emergency room. She sustained only a slight wrist sprain and was listed as none the worse.
Thomaston July 13 Upson county announced it surpassed its 26000 census goal with a total population of 29000 a gain of 10000 from 1980. The larger population grants Upson county two representatives in the state assembly.
President Roosevelt approved a bill crediting $10,068 to C. J. Williams, former Bainbridge Georgia postmaster, to cover a preexisting shortage in a former assistant postmaster's accounts. Williams, appointed Aug. 15, 1926, now serves as a Griffin Georgia post office clerk.
Atlanta officials announced awards on 12 highway projects totaling 800047 dollars. A Floyd county contract for 1.016 miles of the Rome Summerville road from the Constantula river in Rome was rejected as excessive after Ledbetter Johnson of Rome bid 78615 dollars.
Water from Eufaula Alabama in a Central of Georgia locomotive saved Slade Lumber Co. mill after a fire consumed a shaving room near the plant. A pumper truck from Eufaula hooked to the locomotive supplied water and the flames were brought under control.
Royston Georgia July 13 The Anderson S C Independent expressed favor for naming the new 250000 bridge over the Savannah River on Highway 29 for editor Louie Morris of the Hartwell Sun Several Georgia papers back the Louie Morris Bridge idea recognizing Morris long effort to promote the span.
Atlanta Journal reports the Southeastern Conference will appoint a commissioner to oversee athletics with a $10,000 yearly salary and an additional $10,000 to run the office. The total $20,000 comes from a per college assessment of half a percent of each member’s share of gross football receipts for the fiscal year.
In Atlanta on July 12 an Adel theater offered to give away a real live baby plus a $5 milk prize, prompting Attorney General Ellis Arnall to weigh legal implications. A irate citizen circulated the theater's prize detail to Arnall and questioned state law, prompting investigation and guidance toward the local solicitor general.
Political notices show J. W. Edwards announcing his candidacy for re election to the Georgia House of Representatives. He pledges to work with any future governor for a business like, economy minded administration and to continue serving Taylor County and the state. He thanks supporters for past cooperation and asks for votes in the coming primary.
A candidate announces bid in the Democratic primary on September 11, 1940, to succeed as Judge of the Superior Courts in the ChattahoocheeCircuit. The appeal asks voters for support and influence.
In Taylor County Georgia Wayne Bell and others defaulted on a Deed to Secure Debt dated April 22 1938. The undersigned will sell 119 acres on August 6 1940 at the courthouse door to satisfy the debt. Bounded by Musslewhite Whatley and Ingram estates. Deed to purchaser by the attorney at law C C Stone.
A State Highway Patrol official in Augusta Georgia cited a need to repair a cap and regain travel time as the reason for a delay. Maj San Garcia, head of the patrol and Georgia public service director, spoke to clarify the situation.
Americus reports Cooper Bradley of Sumter County seeks the Democratic nomination for the 15th district state senate race. He is manager at Southern Printere commercial printers and qualifies today as a candidate, with Sumter and Schley counties included in the district.
Washington July 12 firing a general arrangement Packard Motor Company will produce 9100 Rolls Royce aircraft engines for the United States and Great Britain. William S. Knudsen, commission chairman coordinating production, said contracts cover the agreement and are ready for signing.
A senior court jury awarded $14,154 to the Surety Company in a suit against Lumpkin, a former teller at a Rome Georgia bank, tied to alleged irregularities in his accounts. Lumpkin was recently paroled from federal prison in Chillicothe after serving 16 months of a two year term.
In Marietta Georgia on July 12 two Mariettans Harold Will and Cecil Cook joined Dorsey Sose Cumming as new bar admittees before Cobb Superior Court Judge J H Hawkins. The ceremony formalized the applicants after meeting requirements.
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