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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
8
Preparations are complete to reopen the Americus cannery in Americus Georgia with Roberts Brothers Baltimore canners returning to operate. Leaches and blackberries will be the principal products canned and at least 66 people are expected to gain employment.
Horace Greely Camp age 61 president of the Macon Federation of Trades was found dead in his apartment in Macon Thursday afternoon following an attack of acute indigestion.
Dublin Ga June M J Guyton Friday announced his duties as post master at Dublin post office He succeeds E A Orr who retired after 12 years faithful service Mr Orr received his appointment during Harding s administration Mr Guyton is active in civic and business life in Dublin
Dawson Georgia June 8 Ray McGill cartoonist for Hearst papers in New York and Ed McGill photographer for the Chicago Tribune both Dawson boys visiting their mother Mrs Edna McGill at Dawson. The brothers were born and raised in Dawson and have achieved notable success in their fields.
In Trion Georgia on June 8 evangelist Dr W L Tucker editor of the Wonderful Words and author of religious works collapsed from a heart attack behind the pulpit at First Baptist Church and died. His wife and daughter in Hollywood survive.
Thomas Bartlett Jr, mayor of Augusta, Ga, died in a local hospital Sunday after a week of critical illness from hypertension. He was 49, and had been unconscious for 65 hours, having shown rapid decline since Thursday after his inauguration on January 1.
Americus Georgia June 10 Harvey Covington Jr 22 was seriously injured in an auto crash about a mile from Smithville Lee county late Saturday night driving a light truck. His right arm jaw broken and possible internal injuries. Taken to Americus hospital for surgical care. Doctors hopeful for recovery. He was returning from a business trip to Tifton and Moultrie when the accident occurred.
Thomaston Georgia June 8 plans completed for a one story brick grammar school building on the R E Lee Institute property. Ben H Butts Jr directs construction with steam heat and natural gas. Fourteen classrooms and offices planned with completion before the fall term and possible use of FERA workers.
Atlanta June 11 The two governorship hopefuls Eugene Talmadge and Claude Pittman schedule July 4 appearances in separate regions. Talmadge plans to speak at the Tammany Club in Bainbridge with 10 000 to 20 000 expected. Pittman will address an Independence Day gathering at Warm Springs. Public interest centers on rival campaigns unfolding across Georgia on the holiday.
In Atlanta in June Mrs Kate Hardin 29 refused to marry a suitor known as Clarence Gilmore leading to tragedy. The man allegedly poisoned the 28 year old daughter and stabbed himself with an ice pick. Both mother and child were treated and released from hospital with non serious injuries. A stomach pump was used on the child and the suitor reportedly poisoned the ice cream.
In Chattanooga on January 8, tired but happy veterans of the Confederacy recalled past reunions as they dispersed. General Homer Atkinson, retiring commander, assured the dwindling group of under 900 that the bivouac would not be their last gathering, countering reports that the convention might end this year. He asked papers to print that this is not the final reunion.
Chas Muse Jr and Clio Acorn two young white men indicted by a Pulaski county grand jury on charges of robbing the Planters Bank of Hawkinsville on June 1. Officers recovered 12511 dollars of the loot. Muse said he is from Macon employed in a grocery store. Acorn identified as an unemployed textile worker from Columbus. They were arrested by Sheriff C C Pierce after abandoning a stolen Nolan car and fleeing to a farm tenant house.
Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge declared he desires the job of United States secretary of agriculture after his term ends. He noted criticism of him as a dirt farmer and suggested a southern secretary of agriculture could be beneficial. He did not reference past fights with federal farm policies.
In Atlanta on June 12, mother Ethel Peeples was found with her five month old daughter's body after poisoning the child and attempting suicide. She was convicted of murder and given a life prison term by Judge Virlyn B. Moore who expressed sympathy yet ruled the act a distorted mind murder.
Washington June 9 Chas H Cox former Adjutant General of Georgia was nominated by Senator Russell to be United States Marshal for the Northern district of Georgia to succeed Louis H Crawford. The nomination will go to the White House Monday.
A fragmented diary style piece from a military camp notes a new penvie and Army Doctor sharing bunks, questions why fires occur after lights out and why leaves are taken, plus remarks on school closings and canteen matches. The writer signs Sam G. DeLoaech.
No. 2 Page Guy Carmichael joins the Gregorymen in City League play while also excelling with the Jackson Road Laundry team. Melody Boys air on WQBC in Vicksburg for a 45 minute program after a 30 minute slot proved popular. Headliners include the Burkes Brothers and Andrew Bennett. Program to become a regular Saturday feature from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. celebrity items, local humor, and community notes fill the column with a mix of light gossip and local interest.
F No. 4 on One is booked for next week with a high glass stage show on Thursday night. A dance will be held with a 25 cent ticket admitting free to that night’s show. Rylander remains popular in Butler as a venue for fine entertainments and graduates were honored by Manager Humphries with a special program attended by Butler High School and local friends Tuesday night.
Macon June 10 small shipments of early nectarines and peaches were reported with a revised estimate from GC Rowley general manager of the Georgia Peach Growers. He stated that shipments for the season would be adjusted downward and that growers are assessing demand and weather impacts, with further data expected after this weekend.
More than 1,000 laymen from virtually every Georgia county converge on Macon for a one day conference in the Macon auditorium to examine public school burdens and urge nine months terms with well paid teachers. Leaders and educators will outline plans to finance improved education and promote state duty to schools with a keynote by H T McIntosh and talks by A S Nance and Lee Branch among others. Lunch will be provided by Macon and Bibb county citizens as local committees promote promotion across counties.
Georgia vocational agriculture teachers outline summer activities for FFA and 4 H members. They will run evening classes on home canning canning meats fruits and vegetables terracing farm lands and keeping farm records. They plan to assist farm families with rehabilitation and aid CCC educational advisers.
Baxley Ga June 9 Reverend W J Simmons pastor of Lumber City Methodist Church died Friday night when his car, traveling alone, struck a truck parked on Bromwick Highway four miles east of Baxley He was returning to Lumber City when the accident occurred and was dead when bystanders reached the scene from Baxley and Savannah notes state He was known in the Lumber City church community and his death is reported as sudden and tragic.
A candidate announces for the legislature from Taylor County subject to Democratic primary rules on September 12, 1934. Wm. Foy requests voters and local influence and signs off with respect.
A candidate declares candidacy for Representative in Taylor county subject to the Democratic Primary on September 12. This first public bid pledges support to the present Georgia administration and emphasizes agricultural and educational interests as paramount. The announcer, born and raised in the county, seeks voter backing on policy and experience.
P A Jenkins seeks the Democratic nomination for County Tax Commissioner in Taylor County on September 12, 1984. He notes prior four year service as Tax Receiver, consolidation of offices into a new County Tax Commissioner role, and pledges honest, business like public service with fair treatment.
G A Roberts announces candidacy for Taylor County Tax Commissioner under the Democratic Primary on September 12. He expresses gratitude for past support as Tax Collector and pledges faithful service if elected, noting inability to meet voters in person but requesting their vote and influence.
The candidate thanks voters for support in seeking re election to Congress in Georgia's Third District. He notes district growth and party responsibility, pledges sincere effort, and requests support at the Democratic Primary on September 12 1934. He expresses appreciation and asks for continued influence if re elected.
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