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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1949
Page
8
Georgia reports heavy rainfall, a judge ill, and many local incidents. Escapees from a Louisville prison camp and a fatal bay rum crime are noted alongside civic honors, awards, and upcoming conventions in Savannah, Macon, Augusta, and Brunswick.
Rev W H Ethington accepted the call to become pastor of the First Baptist Church in Columbus following the resignation of Dr F S Porter. Ethington, acting pastor since Porter retired Feb 14, announced the decision at Sunday worship after an overwhelming congregation vote in conference. He had planned to return to Royston Ga, where he pastored before coming to Columbus in 1947, and had resigned as associate pastor on June 5. The church conference accepted his resignation as associate pastor June 8 and quickly extended the pastorate call.
Columbus June 20 J A Brinkley owner of Our Store on River road found two war bonds worth 1000 and 500 dollars on the floor. He seeks the rightful owner Patricia Ann Simpson 140 Armstrong drive Sussex Hamp ton Va and Florence Simpson of the same address as co owner.
Buena Vista Georgia June 20 Lynn Harris ten month old son of Mrs Marie Harris is recovering after a toy dog became lodged in his throat for two days. Dr Henry W Brooks Buena Vista physician removed the one inch dog from the windpipe using forceps after locating it with his finger.
Jobless veterans' benefits end July 25 as Georgia faces rising costs. A highway collision near Conyers leaves 11 injured while a moonshiner disrupts police efforts near Rome. Will of James H Porter favors Wesleyan College. Ed Rivers' envoy talk stirs in Washington amid unsettled rumors. Three drownings in Ft. Myers, Florida highlight a troubling week. Georgia Farm Bureau Week planned for September as Methodist ministers face shortages. Bessie Tift session draws 300 religious leaders. Sears Roebuck fall catalog cuts prices. Columbus Ledger Enquirer notes WSAC radio drive in Macon County forest fire unit kicks off. Bodies of 23 more Georgians return from Pacific duty.
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