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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1949
Page
7
USDA entomologists warn against spraying DDT on dairy cows and barns. They endorse methoxychlor as a safer alternative with minimal milk contamination risk, though it costs more. Practical use: 1.5 percent for animals and 2.5 percent for barns. Tom Hawkins, Co. Agt.
Tom Wilson and Mary Burnam Williamson, Schley County High School seniors, were named Mr. and Mrs. E. H. S. of the term. Tom Wilson, valedictorian, led basketball, was senior class president and plans to attend Georgia Tech. Mary Williamson, senior class officer, captained the girls basketball team and will enter Huntington College.
C. L. Peed visited the Purina research farm at Gray Summit Missouri near St Louis to see feeding management practices designed to boost meat milk and eggs on family farms. A banquet at Ralston Purina Company in St Louis honored the visitors with tours of the chow mill and research laboratories.
Mr and Mrs Garland Blair announce the birth of a daughter on May 23 named Joyce Ann.
The Dreizin family expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends for kindness during their bereavement. Special thanks to those who attended Aaron's funeral and offered support and sympathy. May God bless each and every one. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dreizin and Family.
For sale country cured hams weighing 12 to 25 pounds each at market price. Contact Co M Blair Reynolds Route 4 Reynolds Georgia.
Am now back in the stove repair business and will be glad to serve you when needed. Howard Georgia reader W. H. McPherson notices availability. Also a notice requests return of a brown leather handbag loaned some months ago by C. E. Benns.
Oliver Combine and Grainmaster motor driven machine used one season cut 200 acres in good mechanical condition priced at 1000 dollars. Genuine Porto Rico Potato Plants for sale 250 dollars per thousand. One small Precise Adding Machine like new inspect at Herald Office. Allis-Chalmers tractors and parts from Lloyd Bridges Co Thomaston Georgia.
Pint and quart size glass fruit jars with rings offered at half price. Call Herald Office for details.
Seventh grade student Mary Joyce Montgomery, daughter of Mr and Mrs Brannon Montgomery, won the history medal for highest average in American history for the 1948 49 term. Merrell Harbuck received second place. W E Presley of Thomaston presented awards and gifts.
The Mauk P T A met on Tuesday May 31 and agreed to keep school grounds clean and cut the grass during the summer. Members enjoyed several games after the business session and refreshments were served. The next meeting is scheduled for July 7.
Blue lupine, touted as a premier winter cover crop, is expected to yield 300 tons from Mr L L Minor and associates as he markets thousands of 150 pound bags. Introduced in 1941 by soil conservationists, lupine has grown with local campaigns and farm press support.
Ellaville 17 year old Gay Lee A Samp son held in Schley County jail on a charge of stealing cash from W. T. Tondee and Son Store. He admitted stealing at least 765 dollars over several weeks while working as a delivery boy.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home with 16 members present. Mrs. W. M. Mathews presided in the president's absence as plans were finalized for the school Fashion Show on Tuesday night. Hostesses served sandwiches cookies and Coca colas. July hosts named as Mrs. Hughland Chapman and Mrs. Hoyt Clarke.
City buyers seek oats in any quantity to supply Peed Bros Feed Store seeking oats for animal feed. Local merchant notes willingness to purchase small or large lots.
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