Citizens Asked to Study Revised Constitution
Gov Ellis Arnall explains Georgia has revised its 1877 constitution, creating a “people's constitution” that preserves core elements while enabling essential reforms. The 1943 1945 Revision Commission sought to remove obsolete local bond provisions and tighten government powers, with a view toward modernization while ensuring ratification by voters.
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General Assembly of
Georgia
Assembly
America
Congress
Toombmee
Jackson
General Assembly
Revision Commission
Jefferson
Butler Post Office Advances to Second Class Status
Washington announces Butler post office will move from Third to Second Class effective June 30 1945 due to rising postal receipts. For the year ending Dec 31 1944 receipts reached 10001.50 dollars, with clerical staff to be increased by one and pay raised.
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Butler Post Office
Washington
Butler
Butler Office
Hughland Chapman
Re-Election of Governor Arnall Is Still Claimed Possible
Atlanta dispatch notes supporters of Gov. Arnall claim a 1946 re election is still possible despite a ban on consecutive terms. An early January session may revisit a constitutional amendment lifting the ban, with a July 7 referendum tied to the August 7 constitutional adoption.
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Arnall
Atlanta
Georgia
General Assembly
Co. E. Gregory
Atlanta Journal
Gregory
Democratic State Executive Committee
Ellis Arnall
Custom Hauling Service Offered by J Allen Payne
J Allen Payne of Butler Georgia advertises a new truck and offers local hauling for trade. Call or write to arrange services.
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J. Allen Payne
Butler, Ga
Temperance Report Calls Prohibition Evils and Yardsticks
The Temperance Committee led by Col. Theo J. McGee condemns liquor evils post prohibition. It cites increased intemperance, family discord, crime, alcoholism, and immorality while noting liquor vendors evade laws and cluster near churches and schools. It urges strict regulation and continued church opposition to liquor traffic.
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Temperance Committee
Theo J. McGee
Columbus
Ries
Rex Gar
Methodist Church
Mrs H M Parker Dies From Burns At Local Hospital
Mrs Ella Mae Booth Parker 40 died Thursday night May 31 at the local hospital from burns suffered ten weeks earlier when kerosene oil exploded while she and her mother tried to start a heater. She lived in Thomaston area previously and was a member of Union Methodist church. Funeral at Bethel Baptist church with Rev W B Heats officiating. Interment Bethel cemetery. Survived by husband H M Parker, mother Mrs J R Booth, six daughters and one son plus three sisters.
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Ella Mae Booth Parker
Parker
Taylor County
James R
Willie Amos Booth
H. Martin Parker
Butler and Reynolds
Bethel Cemetery
Jim Rutherford
J. F. Beelland
Robert Lee Hammock
John Ranow
W. J. Edmonson
Danner Downs
Mack McKenley
Musie
Lillian
Joyce
Anette
Johenline Parker
H. M. Parker Jr
Ed Hammock
Thomaston
Jamie Harmon
Butler
City Officials Urge Cooperation on Parking Rules
Butler city officials announce freshly painted parking spaces and sidewalk markings around the courthouse square. They urge motorists to park between lines, park on the right side, and avoid turning mid street to prevent damage and extend visibility of marks. If cooperation fails, an ordinance may be enacted.
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Butler
Court House Square
Pvt Edgar McGee Sees Return to United States Care
Local friends note Pvt Edgar McGee son of Mr and Mrs A L McGee has returned from Germany and is now treated at Finney General hospital in Thomasville Georgia after injury in action.
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Pvt
Edgar McGee
A. L. McGee
Germany
Pvt. McGee
United States
Finney General Hospital
Thomasville
Wilbur Neisler resigns as Taylor County rabies inspector
Dr. Wilbur Neisler officially resigns as rabies inspector for Taylor County effective June 4. He plans to relocate to Hawkinsville where he will open a veterinary office in that city.
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Wilbur Neisler
Taylor County
Hawkinsville
Andrew McGee Honored Posthumously on 100th Birthday
Mr Andrew Jackson McGee born June 6 1845 was honored posthumously at a Baptist church service in Butler in observance of his 100th birthday. He lived in the Butler area, married Sallie Parker and ran an undertaker and monument business. Surviving children include Birdie Hanson Fred A Peed Sr A L McGee Theo J McGee E L McGee Mercer McGee. the last named preceded. He led religious educational social and business life in Butler.
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Andrew Jackson McGee
Taylor County
McGee
Sallie Parker
Box Springs
Butler
Birmingham
Ala
Mercer McGee
Revised Constitution Of Georgia Ad Published In Herald
The Herald carries a nine week advertisement of the revised Georgia Constitution. Governor Ellis Arnall and state officials urge every citizen to read study and vote intelligently when the measure is submitted to voters on August 7.
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Herald
Georgia
Ellis Arnall
Revival Services Begin At Bethel C M Church
Revival services start Sunday evening June 24 at Bethel C M Church six miles north of Butler. Rev O S Sheets of Franklin Georgia leads the services with ongoing meetings as the Lord leads. A member asks prayer for revival to bless a war weary world.
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Bethel C. M. Church
Butler
O. S. Sheets
Franklin, Ga
Bro. Sheets
Butler Georgia imposes fish market sanitation ordinance
During the June 5 1945 session the Mayor and Council of Butler Georgia enacted an ordinance requiring all city fish dealers to operate a sanitary disposal plant for market refuse. It bans washing water on streets and punishes violations by fine imprisonment or license revocation.
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Butler
Silver Star Award for Lt Benjamin S Persons
First Lieutenant Benjamin S Persons of Butler was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action in Germany. He enlisted in 1942, trained at Camp Wheeler, and later sailed overseas. In March 1945 near Ludwigswinkel he reconnoitered under fire to locate river bridges and provided critical information enabling a bridgehead and a successful breach of the Siegfried Line.
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Benjamins. Persons
L. H. Sims
Butler
Germany
Persons
Camp Wheeler
Macon
Georgia Military Academy
College Park
Georgia Tech
War Department
Benjamin S. Persons
Corps of Engineers
142Nd Engineer Combat Battalion
Ludwigswinkel
Siegfried Line
Luwigswinkle
Saarbach
Miss Clyde Afay Green Graduates With Honors From Wesleyan
Miss Clyde Afay Green earns a bachelor of music cum laude at Wesleyan College 107th commencement in Macon. She is Alpha Omega member and recipient of the scholarship for best piano performance. Green, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Green of Butler, studied at Shorter College and Wesleyan, where she was on the honor roll each term.
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Wesleyan College
Wesleyan Conservatory
Macon
Clyde Afay Green
Julian Edwards
Shorter College
Rome
Wesleyan
Ralph Lawton
Vacation Bible School Moves to Reynolds After Friday Close
Daily Vacation Bible School opens Monday at Reynolds Baptist church for community children. Butler Baptist school ends Friday morning with 55 students daily and a 10 45 commencement program. Rev W B Heats thanks adult workers for cooperation.
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Reynolds Baptist Church
Butler Baptist Church
W. B. Heats
Potato Plants for Sale Porto Rico Sweet Potatoes
Porto Rico sweet potato plants offered for sale in Butler Georgia. Prices inspected and reduced effective June 1. Seller R. E. McCants, Route 2.
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Porto Rico
R. E. McCants
Butler, Ga
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General Assembly of Georgia
Butler Native
Methodist Churches
H.M. Parker
Bethel Baptist Church
Army Hospital
Andrew McGee
Riends
Baptist Church
Odinance
B. S
Vacation Bible School
Reynolds Mon
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