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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1932

Page

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Commissioners of Circuit Meet at Columbus Georgia

Five of six Chattahoochee circuit counties sent commissioners to a round table session in Columbus to discuss county problems and exchange ideas. The meeting, led by Vice Chairman Edw Wohlwender, included a courthouse session and a Fort Benning tour ending with a luncheon at the Cricket room.

Columbus Chattahoochee Sparios Colummbus Macagee Edw. Wohlwender Preece County Board Cricket Tea Room F. McLaughlin Rhodes Browne H. C. Smith W. E. Page R. W. Page Corporation Court House Wohlwender Taylor County Fr. Benning Mus

New Tax Act Effective June 21 Explained by Rose

Rose outlines the Revenue Act of 1982 effective June 21, detailing classes required to file and pay taxes. It names manufacturers, producers, or importers of items such as lubricating oil, beer wort, grape concentrate, fountain syrups, autos, candy, jewelry, radios, cameras, matches, tires, gasoline, and services like telephone messages, electric energy, bank checks, safe deposit leases, admission fees, oil transport by pipeline, and pleasure boat users. J T Rose, Col, Internal Revenue, offers to answer taxpayer questions.

Former Butler Man Principal Speaker At Young Peoples Banquet

Macon Georgia June 18 More than 200 youths opened the 10th annual young people's assembly of the South Georgia Methodist conference at Weslayan conservatory. Theo J. McGee Columbus past resident spoke at dinner and J N Clark current president served as toastmaster. Mr McGee urged discipline and character testing in Sunday school lessons and noted concerns when things run smoothly.

Macon South Georgia Young People's Assembly of the South Georgia Methodist Conference Weseyan Conservatory Theo J. McGee Columbus Assembly J. N. Clark Incumnt McGeo

Russell Opens Senate Campaign With Radio Address

Gov Richard B Russell Jr plans a formal campaign kickoff with a radio address Friday night over Station WSB from 6 30 to 7 00 outlining the principles guiding his candidacy.

Russell Richard B. Russell, Jr United States Senate Pill WSB

Dirigible Akron Queen of the Air Seen Over Butler County

The U S Navy airship Akron passed over Butler County at about 1 80 pm Monday drawing hundreds of observers as it crossed from west to east at roughly 60 mph. Built by Goodyear Zeppelin Co Akron it is 785 feet long 182 feet high with eight engines and 4800 total horsepower carrying about 80 crew.

U. S. Navy Queens of the Air Butler Akron Lakehurst N. J Sunnyvale Cal Parris Island Goodyear Zeppelin Co Ohio Herbert Hoover Macon

Ralston Cargill Leads in Georgia Congressional Race

In Columbus and the Third District a heated contest unfolds among Ralston Cargill of Columbus B Cantellow of Cuthbert and H E Coates of Hawkinsville for a U S House seat. The Senate race features Gov. R B Russell versus Rep. Chas R Crisp with Crisp favored in Muscogee county. Campaign HQ opened at 12th Street Columbus with support from local officials and two daily papers backing Cargill.

Columbus Third Ralston Cargill Cantellow Cuthbert H-E Coates Hawkinsville RoneneNes R. B. Russell Chas. R. Crisp U. S. Senate Crisp Muscogee County Burwell Henry Graly Highway Association Third District No. One 12Th Street Cargill Randolph County Castellon Pulaski County

Burson Stricken Dead in Automobile at Montezuma

D F Burson 48 of Manchester Ga died Thursday night in his car in Montezuma after a business visit with his brother in law W R Tucker of Atlanta. Witnesses said he slumped at the wheel as the car stopped. Doctors cited an acute indigestion attack. He leaves a wife and daughter and was a Clarke county native.

Montezuma Burson Manchester Clarke County

Perryman Visits County in Bid for Re Election

Hon A Jones Perryman of Columbus Solicitor General of the Chattanooga Judicial Circuit toured the county Tuesday and Wednesday in the interest of his candidacy for re election in September. Supporters say he is one of the circuit’s most efficient solicitor generals and his prospects to carry his own county and several circuit counties look favorable, per a statement from Perryman.

Perryman A. Jones Perryman Columbus Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit

Tribute for Senator W C Neill by Columbus Bar Association

Memorial services were held in the Superior Court room in Columbus for the late Senator W. C. Neill. Judge W. G. Love presided as bar association president. committee resolutions praised his character and statesmanship. Addresses highlighted his loyalty, churchmanship, fraternalism, and advocacy of right principles.

Columbus Bar W. G. Love W. C. II The Bar Association Superior Court House Columbus Groceed C . M Arnold A. >. Cozart Frank A. Garrard Neill Committee On Arnold G. Calmer

Notice to Antioch Baptist Church Members

By request of the pastor all members are urgently requested to attend teaching services next Sunday morning June 19, as matters of an important nature are to come before the church.

Antioch Baptist Church

Jacob’s Return to Egypt and Blessings in Genesis Tale

In a 17 year span from Jacob entering Egypt to his death in 1689 B C the narrative follows Joseph revealing himself to his brothers and sending them to Canaan to fetch Jacob and the whole family to live in Goshen. Jacob stops at Beersheba to sacrifice, overwhelmed by the reunion yet grateful for divine guidance as the family prepares for the journey to Egypt.

Jacob Egypt B. C Hebron Casnan Beersheba Goshen Joseph Benjamine Judah Canaan Caanan Caaaan Semeon Hiv

Disabled Veterans Gain Civil Service Preference

Widespread notice from U S Employment Service details a presidential order granting service connected disabled veterans, veterans over 56, and widows preference in civil service examinations. Reopenings allow a 60 score with ten advance points. officials urged to publicize widely and advise eligible veterans and widows. John R Alpine signs the directive from Washington.

W. M. Mathews Butler American Legion C. F. Hadi John R. Alpine United States Employment Service Alpine Washington, D. C U.S Civil Service Commission Washington

Number of Qualified Voters Drops In Taylor County

The registration list of qualified white voters in Taylor county has fallen to 1406 names from 2800 eligible at the March primary. District tallies include Butler 526 Reynolds 221 Panhandle 117 Potterville 108 Canyonville 90 Daviston 41 Austin 118 Cedar Greek 108. The pamphlet lists each voter’s post office address and Mr Mrs Miss headings, available for $5 at the Herald office.

Taylor County Board of Registrars Butler Reynolds Panhandle Potterville Canyonville Daviston Austin Cedar Greek Total Herald Office

Postage Rates Rise In July For First Class Mail

Citizens will pay higher postage starting July 6 as the U S Treasury faces deficits. First class letters must bear three cents for the first ounce and three cents for each additional ounce. Air mail rises from five and ten cents to eight and eighteen cents per ounce respectively. Post cards retain current rates.

Uncle Sam Treasury Post Office Congress Washington C. W. Baxemore Air Mail Rennes

Wife of Former Butler Man Dies In California

Mrs. Butler died in Los Angeles on June 5 after months of illness. She was born Lillian Oakushette of Atlanta, aged 48. She is survived by her husband T. C. Butler and three daughters, two of whom were to graduate from high school in Los Angeles the day of the funeral.

T. C. Butler Los Angeles Butler Jan

Butler Red Sox Roll Past Montezuma Then Fall to Waverly Hall

The Butler Red Sox defeated Montezuma 12-5 last Saturday with Edwards superb in the field and Riddle shining for the losers. In a Tuesday tilt, Waverly Hall topped Butler 6-4 as Butler batters Parker Mathews Williamson McDaniel faced Baldwin Carter Saunders Johnson.

Butler Red Sox Montezuma Edwards Riddle Butler Parker Mathews Saunders Johnson Waverly Hall Red Sox Williamson Anthony McDaniel Baldwin Carter

Pleasant Visitor to Butler Wednesday

Prof J O Martin state school supervisor spent a short time in Butler en route to Atlanta from Cusseta after delivering the literary address at the Cusseta school commencement. He and Mrs Martin recently returned from a world trip and will exhibit hundreds of religious and educational photos at a Butler church event free to the public.

J. O. Martin Butler Atlanta Cusseta Cusseta School Pope Jarrell Prof. Martin Martin

Mrs eCants Is Critically Ill With Little Hope of Recovery

It will be a source of regret to learn that Mrs. eCants is critically ill with but little hope of her recovery, causing concern among her many friends and acquaintances.

Mre. ‘eCants

Afflictions Heavy in Rural Family Amid Losses and Illness

In Butler area a string of misfortunes hits the Rogers family within weeks. Mrs Lucius Rogers dies of pneumonia six miles north of Butler after birth in Taylor County in 1888. Surviving husband Ira Rogers faces a broken leg from a lumber accident and sons Ira Paul Beaumont and R C Rogers endure serious illnesses and surgery. A daughter Lila May Rogers survives with brothers A F Davis Walter Davis and sister Mrs J Hartman. Funeral services for Mrs Rogers at Turnera Chapel Freewill Baptist Church were conducted by Rev W R Lawhorn and Rev W B Posey with pallbearers Ira Paul Rogers A F Davis Walter Davis David Rogers and Lester O Hern.

Lucius Omers Rogers Roger Ira Rogers Beaumontogers

Booklet On Laws Affecting World War Veterans

The June Georgia Lagione announces a free 82 page booklet for American Legion members who joined by July 10 1932. It explains federal and state laws for World War veterans in plain language removing confusing references and legal jargon. Quimby Melton, department commander, cites national guidance from Indianapolis.

Georgia Lagienne Cole Vasual Novation Becayie Ake Becoiés American Legion Quimby Melton The Legion Indianapolis Indiana

Legion Auxiliary Notice for Butler Unit Meeting June 17

Butler Unit 124 membership rose from 183.8 percent on May 26 to 358 1 3 percent on June 8 bringing 43 members. All members urged to attend June 17 at 8:00 at the courthouse for the most important meeting of the year with new officers and delegates to the Macon convention June 28 26. Publicity chairman says blanks are available for headstones for unmarked war veterans to ensure none are left unmarked.

Butler Unit 124 Ray Pp. m Court House Macon H. C. Walker

Cemetery Cleanup Meeting At Prosperity Church

All interested parties are asked to meet at Prosperity Church grounds next Wednesday June 22 to assist in cleaning and maintaining the cemetery. Bring commonly used tools and participate in this community effort to keep the grounds neat and well kept.

Prosperity Church

Nominal charge for use of Butler Reynolds line inaugurated

Butler Telephone Co announces a nominal charge of 10s for all connections between Butler and Reynolds to non subscribers. The policy aims to improve prompt, efficient service and future improvements for the public.

Butler-Reynolds Phond CO Butler and Reynolds Butler Telephone CO

Also Mentioned on This Page

Commissioners OF Circuit Rose J. T. Rose Internal Revenue Young Peoples Queen OF the California New Jersey Strong Crisp Club D. F. Burson W. C. Neill Columbus Bar Association H. J. Porter Butler Baptist ‘Church Hacob U. S. Treasury J. 0. Martin L. Rogers Legion Auxiliary Notice
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