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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1943
Page
6
Georgia reports an ice shortage in multiple cities, a $2200 reward for recaptured Tattnall prison escapees, weather damages at Souther Field, and partial 1943 registration list submissions. Governor Arnall cites gasoline rationing affecting tax needs as NEA drive leads state teachers.
Wadley resident John W. Cox became a great grandfather twice on June 3 as two sons were born to families connected to Wadley and Maxwell Field in Birmingham Alabama. The newborns add new generations to the Cox and Rachels families.
In New York City a 20 year old youth pleaded guilty to dis orderly conduct after being arrested for staring at women in night court before Magistrate Charles Solomon. The judge quipped that looking at women is no crime and suspended the sentence.
Atlanta editor Ralph McGill protested statements to Detroit authorities claiming that an influx of Southerners into war plants fueled Detroit race riots. He telegrammed Mayor Jefferies and Police Commissioner Witherspoon saying the race problem is national, not sectional.
Atlanta reports a 3 alarm blaze at the Blue Ribbon Hatchery destroying 50,000 newly hatched chicks and 350,000 eggs. The hatchery, a Southeast leader, suffered heavy damage. Origin of the fire was undetermined as firefighters battled smoke and flames. two half drowned chicks survived.
In Elberton Georgia on June 22 county official C B Thornton asked for the bride’s name. The groom replied to leave it blank as he courts two women and fears licences may be rationed. The license is held until he chooses one of the women.
The War Department announced on June 21 the award of contracts ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 to J. B. Gibson Construction Co. of Donalsonville Georgia. The projects cover grading paving seeding and installation of electric ducts for runways in Decatur County Georgia and Mobile Alabama under the district engineer.
Dublin Ga June 19 a barn on A A Burch’s Cadwell area farm was struck by lightning killing two mules and a hog a year after a previous strike at the same barn killed two mules, authorities said the old adage proved false again in this incident
Lt. Sgt. Joseph Clark of Noblesville and Cicero Indiana, gunner on a B 25, shot down a Zero on May 15 at an Advanced Allied Base in New Guinea. He claims the operation cost Uncle Sam 3.80 dollars for 38 rounds of 50 caliber ammo, while the Japanese loss is estimated at 60,000 dollars for the plane and pilot.
The Fourth Army and Western Defense Command issued a 33 minute air raid alert in the Seattle area on Tuesday afternoon due to unidentified aircraft. The alert followed by a later all clear after planes were identified as friendly.
The Briarcliff Laundry blaze in Atlanta on Thursday caused about 2 million dollars in damage. Briarcliff Inc. vice president J B Magill said losses covered equipment machinery and the building. About 20 000 customers’ garments were burned including 10 000 civilians and 10 000 military from army and navy bases.
A wartime letter from Donald Windham reflects on sacrifice and duty. He recalls battles from El Alamein to Tunis, honors fallen comrades, and vows to press the fight until final victory. He praises a heroic colonel, notes ongoing, hard campaigns, and expresses hope for homecoming.
In Birmingham Alabama on a Saturday night a triple shooting left Thelma Gray 25 dead at the scene and W W Gray 31 fatally wounded. Thelma’s sister Geraldine McGraw 17 was seriously hurt. Betty Sue Gray a five year old daughter slept upstairs.
Tifton Georgia June 21 the Tifton post office will be rated as a first class office starting July 1 an elevation made possible by higher postal receipts over the past year Postmaster Roy Thrasher also announced changes in the office including higher quarterly lock box rentals altered hours for public windows and the discontinuance of directory service for mail not specifically addressed
Macon on Saturday endured dual shortages with ice rationed to 25 pounds per family daily and a 50 percent cut for commercial dealers. Meat supply reduced to about 25 percent of normal with only one in ten people expected to purchase beef, amid transport strain from peach movements.
The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Inc has sold its remaining Fulton county real estate near Buckhead for 45000 cash to O A Dunlap of Atlanta. The sale funds will back U S War Savings Bonds and most of the building will be converted into housing for wartime workers. the Klan retains only part of the top floor under lease and has 30 days to vacate. J A Colescott says funds will be used for bonds and the group will rent nearby until a new headquarters is built after the war.
Atlanta on June 19 J P Dick state commander of the American Legion asserts membership figures to be announced at the state convention in Atlanta will probably break all records. He cites recent tabulations showing 16 300 members within 200 of the high mark since the legion began in Georgia. Roane Waring national commander will deliver a North Africa report and Senator Russell is expected to attend.
Perry Ga June 18 three years ago the Middle Western Ocmulgee River Soil Conservation district supplied 150 pounds of blue lupine seed for a trial in Dooly county. Farmers harvested over 300000 pounds this season averaging 1000 pounds per acre. One farmer produced 20000 pounds on 10 acres. On June 10 seed growers approved an AAA plan to purchase and redistribute the seed in fall at 8 cents a pound. The $24000 saved from winter seed purchases stays with Dooly farmers, enough to plant about 8000 acres and yield 1500 tons of nitrate of soda. Supervisors are pleased and plan to expand seed purchases to other counties.
In Sparta Georgia June 19 Mr and Mrs Edgar Chapman of Powellton Hancock County report their son Clarence Chapman has re established contact after 16 years. A World War I veteran who later served four years in the Navy he disappeared and was last heard from during pneumonia recovery and a spell of amnesia. He told his wife of his Georgia parents and they are hopeful for his return home once he is able.
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