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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1960
Page
5
An 18 month old boy fell into a 30 foot well outside a Thomaston home Monday night. He floated in six feet of water for several minutes before his father Doug White rescued him. The child was reported in good condition at Upson County Hospital.
A self styled ex operator of a Liberty Riceboro led a prayer meeting against corruption in McIntosh County. The event took place Thursday night at the South Newport Baptist Church in Darien near Highway 17.
Thomaston Georgia June 15 police Lt Bobby Gleaton promoted to assistant chief of police for Thomaston He has served as lieutenant on the day watch for months and earlier as officer in charge of the night watch The post had been vacant for about two years since Lt Charlie Franklin last held it
The Lions Club will sponsor Marion County's July 4th events with James L. Bently as speaker. Activities include speeches on courthouse square bar-b-que lunch swimming baseball and a 9:30 to 12:30 dance with Slick Jennings and his orchestra. Committees led by Arthur Boyette organize the barbecue fundraiser staff and other features.
Half of U S families earned $5417 or more in 1959 a new record while the median individual income rose to 2606 with a six percent family income increase. Men earned much more than women as full time male earnings averaged 5242 versus 3205 for women. The Commerce Department notes the rise reflects purchasing power gains as consumer prices rose about one percent.
Charles C. Styron, longtime Atlanta Fire Department veteran of 51 years including 20 as chief, died of a heart attack at his home in Atlanta. He helped fight major blazes such as the Winecoff hotel fire of 1946 and the Terminal Hotel fire of 1938, and directed safety actions during the 1933 Grady Hospital fire.
The last date to file an application for the second term of the Summer Quarter at Georgia State College for Women is July 5. First applicants must file admission forms 20 days before registration and new students must attend a personal interview before registration. Registration for the second term is July 9 in the Registrar's Office from 8 a.m.
The piece notes the classic problem of gaining experience before landing work. It cites Boston Globe and Bristol Herald-Courier as sources. The quotes reflect on American life and the rarity of certain consolations.
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