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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1927

Page

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Ambitious Americus youth faces indictment in home invasion

Americus grand jury indicts Samsoy Hooks, son of T. Hooks, for entering a prominent Americus home and assaulting a young woman. Fingerprints by W G Dean and John Mills anchor the case, with lawmen noting a spate of similar midnight assaults in Matate county. If convicted, Dean and associates may receive rewards.

Americus Buniter’ Superior Court Samsoy Hooks Americas T. By Hooks Hooke UDB Hawkins Auretus Young Hooks W. G. Dean Macon John Mille Dean Mills Grand Jury Atlanta Fort Benning Eine Matate Dean and Shis

500 Delegates Named for Good Roads Convention in Savannah

Governor Walker appoints 500 delegates to the United States Good Roads convention in Savannah June 6 to 10. Notable appointees include chair John Holder and commissioner S Bennett, with state highway engineer W. R. Neel and editors from the Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta Journal, Macon Telegraph, and Atlanta Georgian among delegates. Several legislators and newspaper editors across Georgia are listed.

Walker Ocserene sHeading Than John Holder S. Bennett J. P. Phillips State’ Highway Board W. R. Neel Tom Winn Frank Reynolds State Automobile Assocciation Clark Howell J.a.holloman Paul Stevenson The Atlanta Constitution Maj J. §. Cohen Gle. Gregory Atlanta Journal Jas B. Nevin di .A. Russell Atlanta Georgian J. W. Hammond Macon Telegraph W. Frenchi

Four Army Aviators Die in Augusta Air Crash

Four army aviators were killed when a Martin bomber engine failed during takeoff near Augusta on Sunday morning. The plane dove from 200 feet after the engine cut, exploded, and was incinerated, despite attempts to rescue occupants. Witnesses estimated several thousand spectators watched the crash as the squadron had been staying in Augusta after maneuvers at San Antonio.

Augusta Martin Aip Dai F. Voorhees Air Corps Service Clifford Glenn Caneer Corp Melvin c Nndrewis Pitty iBervice Squadron San “Antonio Fring Field Langley Field War Department

Sumter County Review to Start in Sumter County

Americus announces a new newspaper, Sumter County Review, to be edited by Henry Clay formerly with the Americus Times Recorder. Publication begins around August 1 as a weekly, with plans to convert to daily later under Clay’s editorship.

Americus Henry Clay Americus’ Times Recorder City News Willl Sumter County Review Clay

Pythian Chief Visits Savannah on Official Duties

Savannah Ga May 26 B H Tones grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Georgia is expected in Savannah on official business He will name a large number of state deputies and other duties to perform in connection with his new office He also to name his standing committees

Ssavannah B. Htones Waynesboro Knights of Pythias Georgia Savannah Herhas

Molena Youth Drowns in Local Mall Lake

Leonard Riggins, 15, of Molena, died during Sunday swimming near his home. He was with other youths when the drowning occurred in a mall lake. The body was recovered several hours later.

Leonard Riggins Molena

Governor Elect Shaping Plans for Georgia Administration

Governor elect G. Hardman outlines a sweeping program including a total reorganization of the state highway and state agricultural departments, a central treasury to handle all state funds, and reforms in handling insane patients. He vows to work with the legislature but says actions will proceed if opposed politicians stand in the way.

Hardman Ia Georgia Atraighpout Ag Ian Hardman Varios

Young ministers to attend school at Wesleyan

More than 500 young ministers from North and South Georgia will attend the annual Pastors School opening Monday at Wesleyan College. Speakers from the Southern Methodist Church will include Rev. T L Holt Dr Forney Hutchinson Rev Plato Durham and others. the institute aims to offer specialization in rural and small-town religious education.

Macons North South Georgia Wesleyan College Theydean Wesleyan Southern T.L. Holt St. John’s Methodist Church

Letter Carriers Gather Here for Butler Event Amid County Attendance

A large gathering of rural carriers and locals met in Butler for a convention with speeches by Senator George and invited officials. Highlights included presentations on postal service value, a retirement and pension discussion, a tribute to the founder, and a commemorative barbecue for Tayor county attendees with many from surrounding towns and counties.

Butler Mon Walter George Gew W. Bivins Bas Newsom Reyt Heinlin Evelyn Gil Oere Wisi Nita May Windham Ite Thomas Reter George Senate Congress Post Office Department Washington Jess South Georgia L George E. W. House Atlanta Mulger

Willys Overland Agency Provides Courteous Service

The Willys Overland agency, represented by Mr Wy A Payne, and district representative Mr W Mathers of Atlanta, provided Whippet cars for Third District Mail Carriers' Association members during their visit. The gesture showcased progress and community interest, reflecting the agency's focus on customer satisfaction, factory guarantees, and economical, dependable service.

Willys-Overland, Inc Wy A Payne W. Mathers Atlanta Messrs Payne and Mathers Willis-Knight Overland Willys-Overland

Richard Sterling to Appear in Benefit Show for American Legion

Richard Sterling the famous emotion picture director and character actor will appear at Butler school auditorium Friday at 8 00 p m in a stage performance to benefit the American Legion. He is joined by Russian musician Sererie Resrukore and a cast including Beula Wayde Ferguson Gwendolyn Barker Maynard Holmes Gina Robinson and William T Gleer among others. The program features piano soloist actress dancer and various vaudeville acts as part of a theatre night for patrons.

Mr. Sterling Sutcess Sterling Sererie ReSrukore Imperial Russian Orchestra Redpath Chautauqqua Keiths Hariet’ Rage Gwendolyn Barker Maynard Holmes Gina Robinson William T. Gleer Butler The American Legion

Eason Electric Opens New Store in Butler

Easons Electric Company lights Butler with new service and stock. The store, in the former Ira Chambers building, will offer electrical goods for home and office. John Eason, manager, a Taylor County native trained in electrical engineering in Atlanta, returns with Mrs. Eason to a warm reception.

Butler South Georgia Power ¢ Company Eason Electric Co Ira Chambers Kress John Eason Taylor County Atlanta Eason

Funeral services for Wm N Andrews in Roberta Ga

William N Andrews died suddenly in Vienna on a Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were held at the Primitive Baptist church on Tuesday. Born in Crawford county he lived in Roberta until recent years. He is survived by two children his mother one brother W R Andrews of Thomaston and three sisters Mrs Jeff Hunt Mrs C E Hentley and Mrs John Taylor. Interment was in Roberta cemetery.

J. Hi Monts C. Part Wall Taylor’ County Butler Dadiek Cers E.W. Ihouse Lumpkin Robinson Marshallville Julia Woods Martha ‘Woods Lucy Woods Dawson G. W. Harbuck J. M. Brady W. EF. Cartledge R .A Cartledge Box Springs W. Z J. M Lewis Ella Lewis Belle Hill Montezuma W. GC. Windham Reynolds Jewell Lewis H. B. Hanison Bluffton Chas. Searcy Cuthbert G. J. Corane Benavolence B. P. Jones Marion Hodges Walton T. W. Walters B. A. Wellens C. L. Walters Plainay Junction City Rl Stevens Homer Chappell Americus W. N. Trussell Preston L. M. Marshburn and Son Unadilla J. G. Hicks Joe Pyron Henry Hicks Rudolph Greer Greer Hi Perking Howard J. N Turner J- W Turner I. R Cooper Rupert W. G. Hurdle W. H. Guerry B DeVaughn Sim Montgomery James Garrett Emily Gariee Charing H. B Kathring Harrison Earl Foster Little Rock Ark L. Halsley U. M.wall Charing Roberta Wm. N. ‘Andrewa Vienna The Primitive Baptist Church Aldeey Hunt Hicks Mr. Andrews Crawford County W. R. Andrews Thomaston Jeff Hunt C. E. Hentley John Taylor

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