30 Jun 1938
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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
1
Congressman Stephen Pace relocates his office from Washington to Americus to direct district affairs during the congressional recess. He notes enacted changes to the 3 cent cotton subsidy speeding payments, allows late or early subsidy applications, and permits filing without prior cotton acreage measurements.
Dean Theatre schedules a week of cinema with Jezebel starring Betty Davis Sunday and Monday, Barroness and the Butler with William Powell and Annabella Thursday and Friday, and Rolling Caravans a Saturday release featuring Jack Luden and Eleanor Stewart with a Western-supporting cast.
Mrs N L Collier of Junction City is reported in serious condition at Montgomery hospital after several days there. friends express deep concern as the grave illness prompts worry across the community.
Hugh Howell voices opposition to taxmind pressure in the State Capitol, pledging to preserve current county government and the county unit plan from any actions that could destroy them.
J W Edwards declares in a public note to voters that if chosen for the legislature he will serve Taylor County with a strictly business administration, reduce government costs, cut unnecessary payrolls, and oppose tax increases. He appeals for support in the September primary and credits loyal supporters for entry.
The American Legion Post No. 124 postpones its regular meeting from July 4 to July 11. Beginning June 30 and each Thursday afternoon thereafter through summer, the Legion Rifle Club will hold target practice at the Legion range. Citizens of Butler are invited. ammunition is supplied free. For more information contact Hamp Riley, club chairman.
Funeral services for 81 year old Mrs. Ella Mims were held Saturday afternoon in Reynolds with Rev. H F Jelks officiating. Interment followed at Hill Crest cemetery. Mrs. Mims died at her Cordele home after a six week illness. Born in Crawford county she lived most of her life in Reynolds before moving to Cordele four years ago. Survived by son E J Mims of Cordele and sister Mrs. Davie Cooper of Reynolds.
Former Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Eugene Talmadge spent hours in Butler on Thursday en route to Atlanta. He reiterated tariff and farm policy views, criticizing heavy imports of dairy, crops, and textiles while calling for greater domestic production and landowner self-sufficiency. He drew strong support from Taylor county friends ahead of the September primary.
Revival meetings start July 3 on the Butler-Howard charge with sessions at Howard Mark Wesley and Union churches. Bro W J Erwin and Bro M J Wood of Reynolds will assist in the July meetings. Come and join in prayer for revival at each place.
County Agent W F Bembry told Herald representative that most 1937 soil conservation checks should arrive this week. He estimated total payments around 40000 for participants in the 1937 program, noting reductions where farmers exceeded cotton acre allocations. Delays came from a new system for measuring crop acreages and late start in December 1937. the same method will be used in 1938 and payments are expected in the year of compliance.
Mr George Booth aged about fifty died early Monday morning at a state hospital in Milledgeville after years of illness He was a longtime Taylor county resident and Union Methodist church member Funeral services were held Tuesday at Union Methodist church at three oclock with Rev M T Gaultney in charge He is survived by his wife five sons and two daughters
A $25 reward is offered for evidence leading to the conviction of the person or persons who broke the glass on the fire alarm switch at the corner of Joiner Brothers Store and turned in a false alarm around ten o'clock Wednesday night June 22. Mayor D. D. Gorman, City of Butler.
Mrs Susie Miller of Waldo Florida narrowly survives a wreck on Highway No 3 near Rupert when her car overturned several times down a 40 foot embankment near the A B and C bridge. A rear tire blowout caused loss of control. She received minor injuries and was aided by a local resident before being treated at home.
Mr. Lee Shehee aged about 85 was instantly killed by a lightning bolt while working in his field near his home during a sheysir on the Taylor county farm. He was a lifelong resident, survived by his wife Mattie Simmons and two children. Funeral services were held at Little Bethel church in Macon county with six brothers as pallbearers.
A unanimous vote of thanks from Butler citizens honors Mayor O D Gorman for improving sidewalks parks and public grounds. He is praised as civic minded and capable, giving time and energy to city administration and seeking continued public support.
Notice to the public states the water-power grist mill at Whitewater Creek on Highway No. 3 will shut down from Monday July 4 until further notice for construction of a new mill house. Signed T. W. Upton Butler R F D 1.
Legion Post No 124 presents the world famous film Woodrow Wilson and the World War at the Dean Theatre Butler on July fifth and sixth with showtimes 8 and 9 30 pm Tuesday and 3 30 8 and 9 30 pm Wednesday. The film, a 20th anniversary of the Armistice, depicts Roosevelt Taft Wilson Harding Coolidge Hoover and Roosevelt in action and includes actual battlefield and peace conference scenes with no actors. It features WWI veterans and citizens recognizing themselves in scenes from Argonne Chateau-Thierry and Buckingham Palace.
Investigations have reached June 21 1987 with a summer drive to finish June and July cases. July awards total 1157.50 with 900.50 to old age 213.50 to dep children 49.50 to the blind. One hundred sixty receiving monetary aid and 140 families on surplus commodities. Whites 87 colored 63 among public assistance recipients. About half of investigations finished for the fiscal year with 800 applications still pending.
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