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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1939

Page

3

Local Dealer Praises G M Frigidaire Cold Wall Refrigerator

Butler and Reynolds dealer N L Halley extols the Cold Wall Frigidaire as a major advance in electric refrigeration. The two story design halves air circulation to prevent drying and flavor transfer, adds a meat tender compartment, and promises improved food longevity. A new six cu ft model under $150 also debuts with advanced compressor and freezing features. Frigidaire line displayed at Halley stores.

Frigidaire General Motors Sales Corporation N. L. Halley Butler and Reynolds

Large Whisky Still Destroyed by Federal Agents Near Griffin

Federal agents net a record Georgia still near Griffin Macon district. Six moonshiners fled as 925 gallons of illicit shine were produced in four hours. Authorities seized 5000 gallons of beer and wrecked the outfit with dynamite and axes. Four suspects from Griffin were jailed after guilty pleas.

Macon Georgia Griffin Atlanta Maron M. G. Martin U. S Bunyan Bearden Dawson County Mitchell Jones Isiah Atkins Jerry Westmoreland

Local social notes from Ideal and nearby towns

Mrs Harvey Cromer and baby visit her mother Mrs Bascom Parker in Ideal. Numerous friends and relatives, including Mr Harper Woodall of Thomaston, visit family members in the area. Readers report recoveries, visits in Atlanta, Richland, Butler, Junction City, and Talbotton, with several guests and travelers listed.

Harvey Cromer Baby Ideal Bascom Parker Harper Woodall Thomaston A. G. Walls Mary Woodall Horace McElmurray Tazewell J. W. Lancaster Jean Atlanta Frances Martha Wall L. L. Whittington Junction City Josephine Montgomery Anne, Nell Johnnie Pittman Missey Jean Pleasant Strickland Tallahassee Joe Wilder Nettie B. Hill Butler Boss Wall Ruby Jinks R. D. Waller Rose Green C. A. Highnote Buena Vista Lula Wall Dorothy Wall Ida Wall H. C. Chapman Columbus Mildred Chapman Orlando Fla J. T. Chapman M. BE. Pittman, Jr Ellaville Boyett James Lawhorn Mr. Pittman Pittman J. L. Anthony H.G. Pye Boss’ Wall Millery Austin L. R. Pike Marion Fuller Talbotton Millery Rustin

Civil Service Exams Announced for Agricultural Department

The U S Civil Service Commission opens competitive exams for the Agricultural Marketing Service positions including tobacco inspector and seed technologist. Applications must reach the commission in Washington by August 21 with date differences for eastern and western regions. Minimum age limits apply for each grade, and full details are available from the U S Civil Service Commission or local post offices.

Agricultural Department United States Civil Service Commission Agricultural Marketing Service Department of Agriculture Commission Washington,d Colorado U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners U.S. Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C

Moultrie Market Returns Boosted by Tobacco Bid Changes

Government tobacco graders at the Adel market report prices down about one third in the first half hour but regaining 2 to 4 cents later, averaging around 16 cents. The Moultrie Observer notes sampling prices compared with last year's opening bids.

Moultrie Adel Moultrie Observer Today

Macon Damaged by Electric Storm

Macon suffered street and home damage after a violent thunderstorm on Monday. Workmen began repairs on Pine street in front of Macon hospital where lightning ripped pavement and struck an iron water pipe. The storm caused three minor fires and traffic delays as electric clocks and signals failed. The Weather Bureau logged two inches of rain in under an hour and the temperature fell from 89 to 72 degrees.

Macon Pine Street Macon Hospital

George Russell oppose second judgeship plan in Atlanta

Senator George and Senator Russell of Georgia oppose adding a second Atlanta district court judgeship in the omnibus judiciary bill. They favor creating a new judicial district instead and will block Georgia provisions in the measure.

Washington George D.-Ga Atlanta Senate Ramspeck House Russell Georgia

Ambassadors of Good Will at Georgia Rural Letter Carriers Meet

The 86th Georgia Rural Letter Carriers Association convention closed with praise for its 1939-40 year. Speakers included J A Latimer and Sen Paul Lindsay. honors went to J E Mobley as president and W R Woods named editor of Rural Carriers' Journal. Atlanta named as 1940 convention city.

Georgia Rural Letter Carriers Association Walters Georgia J. A. Latimer Georgia Rural Carriers Post Office Department C. S. Hubbard States Department of Education G. T. McDonald State Highway Department M. D. Collins State Department of Education W. G. Sutlive Evening Press Sutlive Junniors Latimer M. H. Ackerman Atlanta Ackerman Paul Lindsay National Letter Carriers’ Association Gov. Rivers Sen. Linsay Lindsay Peronnel J. E. Mobley Albany C. F. Hall Sandersville E. S. Sisk Lexington G. A. Bell Cuthbert R. C. Crosby Baxley A. M. Lewis Savannah J. D. Rogers J. P. H. Murphey Augusta C. M. du Pree Oakfield R. W. Bush Barnesville Nace Grant Alto J. W. Williams Cochran Marian ‘Meeks Nichols Bernice Mobley W. R. Woods Dawson Solumn

Christian Science Lesson Sermon on Love Worldwide

The Sunday Lesson Sermon in Churches of Christ, Scientist centers on Love. It cites I John 4 16 about God dwelling in love and God in him. It also quotes Mary Baker Eddy from Science and Health noting finite form cannot represent infinite love and warns against material formalism dulling Christianity.

Churches of Christ, Scientist Mary Baker

Land of Bathtub America Engages Global Markets

A fragmented OCR fragment mentions Bathtub America, noting it as a global reference point for bathtubs and citing PiP and Heeenes Industries as leading producers. The text hints at the United States status and international trade significance in the bathtub industry.

America United States PI Ping Heeenes Industries Biveaig

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Kernaghan-Goodman, Inc Cherry Street Macon, Georgia Ality Payne's Warehouse Butler, Georgia Mark News Gloria Clarence Whitley T. T. Chalkley Richland Clyde Whitley Mr. Crawford Aera George, Russell Alogan J. M. Ca W. S. Woods Ladies’ Auxiliary Dad
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