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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1940
Page
8
H N West aged 49 a leading South Georgia farmer died of a heart attack at his De Soto home Sunday night. The long list of local notices includes court actions employment moves and public safety updates across Georgia.
President Dewey Johnson says labor endorsements will come from individual unions not the federation committee. He notes committee interviews with four candidates found no endorsement. Also announced is the completion celebration for Project B of Lamar EMC at Gay on Aug 2 with invites to Sen. Russell and Rep. Camp.
In Abbeville on July 17 Hazel Albritton 14, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Albritton of Pitts, married Edward Musslewhate 18 of Hatley Crisp County. The bride’s mother attended the ceremony.
Barnesville Georgia July 19 with a week left for candidate qualification A H English incumbent seeks representative from Lamar County and E O Dobbs local attorney runs for state Senate Closing date for entries is July 25.
Macon July 28 Roy Adams 21 Negro died after an argument over a nickel turned violent James Floyd Negro confessed to slashing Adams with a knife when the latter refused to return the borrowed nickel Floyd was charged with murder and awaiting trial in connection with the fatal stabbing.
Talbotton Georgia July 19 three sets of twin calves have been born on W L Shumate dairy and poultry farm since March two sets on the same day one calf born dead but the other two sets were normal in every respect
Sears Roebuck Co will open a branch in Americus to serve the America district. A two story brick building on Forsyth Street will be leased from A. D Gatewood Sr and remodeled. D F Davenport, a local realtor, said the deal closed Tuesday and the store is planned to open October 1.
Members of Cobb County 4-H and FFA clubs release young quail weekly. Boys and girls hatch quail under bantam hens, 15 pairs of six week birds already planted in protected areas. Eggs from the wildlife division support the effort which aims to distribute 15000 by summer’s end to 4-H and FFA clubs to boost Georgia’s wildlife resources.
Forsyth Georgia July 22 Walter Sedell 14 and A L Hamrick 9 drowned in a pond during a swimming party. Hamrick slipped from a boat and Sedell leaped in to save him. Both boys went under and were recovered over an hour later.
Angus Parsons aged 26 died at a Macon hospital after injuries from a two motorcycle collision near Cochran on Thursday. Parsons, an express company employee, is survived by his wife Margaret Abney Parsons, his mother Mrs. Mattie Parsons, a brother McKay Parsons, and a sister Sarah Parsons of Chattanooga Tennessee.
Ellaville and Schley county set July 29 to August 3 as home coming week under C. G. Wall, chairman of the home coming association. Several former Schley countians plan to visit, though no public dinner is scheduled.
Decatur Georgia July 23 DeKalb County Patrolmen J Holbrook said Amos King 21 wounded himself fatally with a shotgun blast today because of despondency from a love affair. The officer said King shot himself in the front yard of his mother's home at Decatur while his mother Mrs F A King looked on helplessly.
Fort Valley Ga July 1 A canning factory opened in Fort Valley for Elberta peaches. The Southern State Canners plant is the only one in Georgia. Manager H F Dawley arrived from Ft Pierce Fla. Seventy five workers are employed and after the fruit season field peas and turnip greens may be canned if enough supply is found.
Marietta Georgia July 19 Cobb county grand jury reports two records for its first four days. It returned 165 true bills on alleged misdemeanors and felonies from the past three months and charged 50 automobile drivers with driving under the influence of intoxicants.
Georgia sportsmen were warned against buying hunting or fishing licenses from wildlife rangers or impersonators. The division of wildlife said complaints show licenses paid for were not delivered. Hunters and fishermen are told there are no special agents and the department of revenue distributes licenses only.
Atlanta July 19 Columbus Roberts sent a telegram to President Franklin D. Roosevelt praising his decision to head the National Democratic ticket. He predicted an overwhelming Georgia vote and urged continued rural electrification soil saving plans guaranteed bank deposits and aid for the needy against a GOP administration focused on corporate dividends.
J. W. Edwards announces candidacy for re election to the Georgia House of Representatives subject to Democratic Executive Committee rules. He asks for continued support at the coming primary and pledges business like administration and separation from petty politics.
A candidate announces plans to run in the Democratic primary on September 11, 1940, to succeed themselves as Judge of the Superior Courts in the Chattahoochee Circuit, appealing for votes and influence.
Georgia Taylor County legal notice states Wayne Bell et al defaulted on a Deed to Secure Debt dated April 22 1988 and will sell 119 acres known as Mose Bell home place in the 18th district at public auction August 6 1940 at the courthouse door to satisfy the debt with interest pursuant to the deed. Atty C C Stone signs for R L Swearingen.
Sylvester Spurlin of Worth County is reported to have died by self inflicted gunshot. Sheriff J N Sumner notes the tragedy occurred Tuesday at Spurlin's residence. Spurlin had operated an undertaking business since 1900 after inheriting the late T A Spy estate.
Rochelle notes Talmdage Station in Wilcox County has been rebuilt and refreshed as a campaign hub. A new store building displays fresh stock and markers, indicating renewed activity during the Talmadge era nostalgia and current local bustle.
Washington July 22 The States Housing Authority bids $1,324 for a farm home under the rural housing program. Price E Enright of Georgia will build a four family dwelling for Elbert B Ellis of the county. The plan includes a living room, open kitchen dining space, rear porch and open front porch with wiring for electricity.
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