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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1929
Page
5
A historical note on swimming education emphasizes safety and proper technique. It covers breath control, muscle relaxation, and the role of panic in drowning. First aid steps from Red Cross guidelines are outlined for submerged incidents, including timing and delivery of rescue breaths and chest compressions.
The first bale of the 1929 crop, flown from Texas to New York, was auctioned Monday by the New York Cotton Exchange. The bale brought $1,211, supported by a fund for a Paseo de Corpus Christi commission, with local firms and transport experts quoted.
The Rev Dr S Parks Cadman on WEAF cites divine providence guiding human ends despite doubt. He argues that God’s tender mercies pervade creation, denying diabolic causation, and urges faith as a source of courage amid affliction and global turmoil.
Atlanta dispatch reports Governor Hardman will be sworn in with minimal ceremony when the General Assembly convenes on June 26. He plans to deliver his inaugural message to a joint session of Senate and House in the hall of the House of Representatives. The governor noted voters favored incumbents, obviating outdoor activities.
Elizab et h Groves a 16 year old Byromville junior high student was named one of four national flag champions in the United States Flag Association Hearst contest. She won local and regional awards after excelling in an essay on Old Glory and 75 questions on the flag. Groves toured patriotic sites with other regional winners while receiving congratulatory messages from officials and civic leaders across the South.
In Tifton Georgia on June 18 Henry H Tift Jr 44 prominent businessman son of H H Tift founder of Tifton died from injuries after his car struck a tree. He is survived by his mother Mrs Bessie Tift attending a meeting at Bessie Tift College Forsyth. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist church and stores closed for the funeral.
Buchanan Georgia June 17 Constable Luke Ballenger of the Corinth district five miles east of Buchanan faced a first degree murder charge after Grady Phillips a young sawmill hand was shot dead in an automobile Saturday night Phillips was in the back seat when he was shot through the head a coroner jury ruled Ballenger fired the fatal shot claiming he aimed at a tire while attempting to halt the car relatives of Phillips swore out a murder warrant which was not bailable Ballenger surrendered to the Haralson county sheriff after the shooting Phillips was taken to Cedartown hospital and no whisky was found after the incident
W M Pope cashier was released on $10,000 bond after a preliminary hearing at Glenwood on charges of embezzling $39,000 from the Farmers Bank of Glenwood and its Alamo branch. Local news includes an unrelated aphorism about harmony and the harp.
Atlanta on June 17 reports plans for the 7th annual July 4 auto races at Lakewood Park. Noted American and foreign drivers entered for the mile track events. The day features Coney Island amusements, boating, picnics, a night show with fireworks, and a large attendance likely to set a new record.
A reflective statement contrasts wealth with lasting belonging, noting that possession of grand residences or humble dwellings does not guarantee true home or comfort.
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