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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1958
Page
6
Georgia items note an Air Force plan to launch rockets 220000 miles to the moon in August while other regional news cover retirements, remodels, drownings, crimes, and state actions.
The Howard Charge of the Methodist Church releases its church calendar. Rev. Tegler Greer, pastor, invites all to attend services on the First Sunday and upcoming gatherings.
Political announcement by a Taylor County resident registered with the Democratic Executive Committee seeking the Georgia State Senate in the 23rd District. He outlines aims for good government, expanded educational facilities, better roads, health services, more industry, efficiency, and tax saving, asking for votes.
A resident of Taylor County announces his candidacy for Georgia’s 23rd State Senate district, comprising Taylor, Crawford, and Peach counties. He pledges to address farm income, seek new industry in Butler and Reynolds, support roads and education, and apply prudent government practices without tax increases, aiming to serve local citizens.
Willis G Grubbs Jr of Mac Bean Ga announces candidacy for Georgia State Senate District 23 representing Taylor Crawford and Peach counties. He pledges economy measures to fund education roads health and welfare and support for veterans and farming interests. Grubbs faces primary September 10 1958. A separate report notes Grubbs was indicted and sentenced to life for raping a 16 year old Melbourne high school girl on July 16.
Candidate for Representative of Taylor County pledges continued efforts to improve health and education programs with adequate facilities. He promises better welfare benefits, roads, and markets for farm products, plus industry promotion and prompt veteran and vocational rehab services. He thanks supporters and asks for their vote and influence.
In the case Ralph H. Martin plaintiff versus Harriette Margaret Martin defendant a libel for divorce is filed in Taylor County Superior Court. Defendants are commanded to appear at the January 1959 term of the court. Witnesses are judges Hubert Calhoun and J R Thompson. Clerk Thelmon Jarrell dated July 11 1958.
Notice to Hughie Lawrence Tanner filed by Mrs Ednad Geraldine Fincher Tanner plaintiff against Lawrence Tanner defendant in the day of July 1958 with clerk reference 717 828 on record.
Taylor County Georgia with sale to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door in Butler on the first Tuesday in August 1958. The land described is lot No. 102 in the 14th Land District, beginning at Beaver Creek where it meets State Highway 137, running along the highway to Kit Branch then southeast along the branch to Beaver Creek and west along the creek north line.
Property of Neal Allen levied to satisfy a judgement in favor of Mrs. J T Cochran from the Superior Court of Taylor County Georgia. Sheriff Charlie J Wright announces levy and full fee simple title to Neal Allen with notice of sale given as required by law. Dated July 1 1958.
In Taylor County Georgia the heirs Mrs. Clem Waters J W Waters and Louise Waters Hinton have filed to declare no administration necessary for the Clem Waters estate. The court will hear the application at the Ordinary’s office on Monday August 4 1958. If no objections are filed an order declaring no administration necessary will be issued. June 13 1958 P B Childs Ordinary.
The suit by Mrs. Betty Jean Woodall Crosby against Wallace C. Crosby is filed. Indian Springs hosts its 68th annual camp meeting opening one week from today on August 7.
Congress extends the Special Milk Program for three years, assuring a steady market for dairy farmers. Last year nearly two billion half-pints were served to children in over 75,000 schools and institutions, with the program also benefiting 5,000 plus summer camps and day care centers. Secretary Ezra Taft Benson called it good for children and farmers and urged eligible participants to use it fully.
Five persons were killed Friday in a traffic accident near McRae. All legal obstacles have been cleared and the city is ready for official awarding of a contract exceeding $1 million for paving and street improvements on U. S. Route 19.
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