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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1955
Page
3
The Veterans Administration reminded World War II GI trainees that the program ends for all but a few by July 25, 1956. An exception covers veterans who enlisted between Oct 6, 1945 and Oct 5, 1946, who have nine years to complete training. The Korean GI Bill is not affected.
A 5 foot long grain probe with a 2 inch diameter copper cylinder and wood handle is missing. Report filed by Roy Jones at ASC Office with reference number 62311.
The Department of Georgia The American Legion will hold its 37th annual convention in Macon starting July 16. About 1000 Legion members are expected for the two day event with Ben Chatfield named general chair and M P Jackson as co chair. Mayor B F Merritt Jr of Macon is honorary chair.
Clarence Bennett of Butler Georgia Route 2 offers a shallow well pump and tank in good condition for sale. Contact details appear in the classified listing.
The 1955 Railroad Information report shows Southern railroads fared better than the national average in 1954 with smaller freight declines and higher return on investment. Dieselization led, as Southern lines operated most freight and passenger services with diesel locomotives, while major yard modernization and push- button yards progressed, and overall traffic and earnings edged toward 1953 levels.
The appraisers, on Louisiana Knight’s application for a 12 months' support for herself, have filed their return. All persons concerned are cited to show cause at the next regular July term of the Taylor County Court why the application should not be granted. Dated June 6, 1955. J. R. Lunsford, Ordinary.
Public outcry sale set for the first Tuesday in July 1955 at the Taylor County courthouse Georgia. Item described is a used 1948 Ford 8 cylinder with Motor No 8992060512 levied to satisfy a fi fa in favor of Parker West Used Car Lot against Elbert Hancock. Sheriff Charlie J Wright notes levy and sale.
On the first Tuesday in July 1955 the described property is offered for sale including a used 1946 eight cylinder Tudor Ford automobile Motor No 99A1275354. Lot against Cecia Haddley has been given to the defendant in fee.
The Thelmon Jarrell as administrator of John Marvin Towns deceased applies for leave to sell lands of the estate. The hearing will be held at the ordinary’s office on the first Monday in July next. Dated June 6, 1955. J. R. Lunsford, Ordinary.
Memorial services and Home Coming Day will be observed with an all day singing at Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church four miles north of Howard on Sunday June 26. All former members and interested persons are invited. A basket lunch will be served at noon.
Georgia health officials urge parents of first and second grade children who had the first polio shot to ensure attendance at ongoing second round clinics. Deadline set by July first week. July and August peak cases with free vaccine from National Polio Foundation via March of Dimes funds. Eli Lilly delivered 121000 doses. total stock 157626 doses cover 90 percent of first round supplies. some counties still hold small reserves.
The first peaches of the season went on sale in Georgia but were imported from California. Prices were about 25 cents per fruit or 35 dollars per bushel after a spring freeze wiped out Georgia's crop.
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