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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1937
Page
8
July 10 edition reports a stairway collapse injuring Lula Montfort at a Geneva event, wedding notices for J T Carson and Belle Wallace, a clash over spiritualism in court, and a bill aiding maimed Confederate veterans. It also notes a horse theft near Butler, arrest of Simon Howard, and other local social updates.
Comptroller General W B Harrison announced in Atlanta that July motor fuel and kerosene tax collections were about 127000 higher than the same month in 1936. The gain reflects stronger fuel usage and tax receipts for the period.
Atlanta July 26 sale of Georgia hunting licenses will begin Aug 1. Prices range from $1 for county licenses to $12.50 for non residents. State resident licenses cost $3.25 and county non resident licenses $6.00.
Atlanta on July 26 Gov. E C Rivers was reported rounding into good physical shape and expected to return to the Capitol late this week. His son E D Rivers Jr said he looked better this morning than in months.
Macon Georgia July 22 A city council committee approved a plan to reduce all local street bus fares to five cents. The temporary 1 August adoption may become permanent if satisfactory. Present rates were 10 cents per ticket two tickets for 15 cents or six and a half cents for eight blocks or more. The reduced fare was requested by Georgia Power Company officials.
In Bibb county near Macon a 45 year old World War veteran was shot and killed in a family quarrel at Lizella. Police say Clifford Cheat ham died from a rifle bullet to the chin after a confrontation with his nephew Homer McCollum who fired during a reload. A coroner's jury ruled the shooting justifiable homicide.
The Columbus District Board of Lay Activities urges men to join church work and observe laymen's day, warns against Sabbath disrespect, urges Christian homes, and champions temperance. It outlines actions for enforcing prohibition, driving out beer, educating the public, reviving W C T U efforts, and fighting gambling as immoral threats.
No. 3 From Page One details a newly introduced weevil known by several names including fringed snout beetle and cotton bill bug. The adult measures about a half inch long and one sixth inch wide, gray with white stripes, a broad gray head, and conspicuous black eyes. It does not fly, tends to inhabit plants and soil, and was first found this year.
A June report warns of grasshoppers and a root-feeding pest threatening cotton corn peanuts and other crops in Florida Alabama and Georgia. The U S Department of Agriculture will deploy 20 specialists to quarantine infected areas and stop spread, urging prompt notification if any pests are found.
No. 4 Pave One his laurea from the Florence Academy. While there he gained notice from local authorities and received commissions including a portrait of the U. S. consul J. E. Haven. Jenkins plans a fresco for the Venice Biennial, a signal honor as Venice's art show was then the world’s premier event. He studied in Florence, Heidelberg, and Perugia, bicycle trips across Europe, and traveled to Rome to propose a politically themed fresco titled Giovanta della Fede Ring Day. He left Le Havre July 15, reached New York July 22, with mother and sister awaiting in Atlanta prior to statewide University of Florida exhibitions, then to Gainesville and beyond before Italy next summer.
Atlanta July 26 The Atlanta Constitution reports Eugene Stanley the state highway department acting chief engineer is expected to receive full appointment soon. Stanley was named acting engineer after Jack Smith was placed on leave due to illness. The resignation of Smith is expected to be filled by the board this week and Stanley should be appointed.
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