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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1933
Page
2
Grand jurors were drawn to serve the April 1988 term of Taylor County Superior Court. Traverse jurors were also drawn for the Taylor County Superior Court term, listing those selected to report.
Jule W. Felton former Montezuma mayor and Georgia Public Service Commission member saw his home in Montezuma, Georgia, engulfed in flames early Monday as his family was away. Firefighters saved first floor furniture while other property was lost, with defective wiring blamed for the blaze.
Bob Jones opens a weekly Herald column series. The evangelist is founder and president of Bob Jones College in College Point Florida, renowned for orthodoxy and extensive campaigns across the United States and abroad.
Scarborough, serving a life sentence for the 1924 murder of C. Wright, superintendent of Putnam County schools, escaped from a federal or state camp near Sims, Georgia. A nationwide search is underway as authorities chase Scarborough and two other convicted men, McClellan and Ted Congersall, who were previously executed after a lengthy trial. A truck similar to the escaped lane was seen near Roswell as investigators press the manhunt.
Blue Ribbon Hatchery at 900 Sixth Ave in Columbus Georgia advertises officially blood tested baby chicks. Strong and vibrant stock including Reds Rocks and other varieties, with custom hatching and competitive prices.
In Columbus Georgia February 24 two Marion county negroes Homer L Short 22 and Norman Redding 18 are jailed in Muscogee county on murder charges for Moza W Dabbs slaying last week Investigations show Short confessed to the shooting while Redding admitted planning the crime and supplying the gun The motive tied to aiding a federal liquor conspiracy case involving Prestons and others Sheriff Wiggins and Federal Prohibition Agents pursue further leads as the case unfolds
Muscogee county grand jury indicted Ruth Gamble 36 widow of J R Gamble and Andrew Hunt a negro on murder charges in the February 7 slaying of Gamble as he left his Columbus grocery. Gamble’s widow, mother of two, was jailed after refusing to discuss the case. Authorities noted several suspects and that the case may not be brought this term.
In Americus Georgia on February 28 Ben Smith a 50 year old African American resident was shot and killed near Oak Grove cemetery likely by ambush while walking from Isomville toward Rees Street. A shotgun blast at close range caused his death within minutes as police probed the homicide with no arrests yet.
Porter's Drug Store welcomes warm weather with the start of ice cream season. Local shoppers are invited to enjoy scoops and sundaes as summer beverages begin to heat up the town.
Federal income tax deputies will visit Reynolds on the afternoon of March 8 as part of a statewide schedule before March 16. They will explain the new provisions of the Revenue Act of 1982 and assist taxpayers in preparing returns at no charge to avoid penalties or assessments.
Milledgeville Ga Feb 24 Three members of Georgia's lower house were injured in a highway wreck eight miles east of Mik e when their car struck a hog and overturned. E B Lane Millsen skull fracture critical J B Pope Lyons fractured hip pelvis severe bruises J L Rountree Graymont Summit cuts. Mrs FE Lane and FE Lane Jr also cut. Injured taken to Milledgeville hospital. Lane later died.
Milledgeville Ga Feb 26 Eugene Lane of Millen Jenkins County representative died here early Sunday from an automobile crash Friday night Ellis Pope of Lyons Toombs County representative remained in serious condition.
Miami February 28 Mayor Anton Cermak of Chicago is reported to be improving after medical guidance. A Chicago bulletin says he has rested quietly for three hours, breathing is stable, no signs of collapse, and no opiates were given. He asked for bromides to aid sleep and responded well to the sleep suggestion.
A paving contract on Highway 0 moves forward after delays due to weather. Sixty to seventy six trucks transport lime rock from a Perry pit to Butler, with a 12 hour shifts schedule across nearly fifteen miles from Hupert to the county line, anticipated to take about twelve weeks. The project draws many newcomers to the city as housing is rapidly consumed.
Mr A F Fain receives appointment as local agent for Central Railroad at Butler succeeding W E Craig. Former Howard agent known for efficiency, Fain to move his family to Butler today and occupy the Peebles residence. Craig returns to Coffee Springs, Al, after retirement of P C Rowell last December. No definite Howard successor named. son Frank Fain may run Howard operations.
Millen, Ga Feb 27 Emory Waters a Millen airport graduate now home on leave demonstrated skill when a burst cylinder head forced a crash landing near Munnerlyn on the way from Augusta to Millen He landed safely atop young pines causing damage to wings and will be grounded several days before resuming passenger flights to Millen Waters is nephew of C Waters Reynolds and related to Lathan Waters of Millen
In Oglethorpe on February 28 Col and Mrs Jesse J Bull observed their seventeenth wedding anniversary while Judge and Mrs Jared J Bull marked their ninth with a dinner at the family home. Guests included Mr and Mrs C H Matthews and their children GC H Elizabeth Ann and Martha of Ft Valley and Mrs H J Williams of Ellaville, a Bull family niece.
A Cairo Georgia nursery advertises rose stock with one dozen strong two year old plants at 33.00 postpaid and two dozen for 5.00, plus ornamental offerings. Wight Nurseries promotes lowest prices ever for home gardeners.
The body of William A. Farmer, a long time Talbot County resident, was found near the Flint River just over the Taylor Talbot line. An inquest reported death by a shotgun wound to the back, unknown shooter. The coroner took charge for burial by Talbot County.
Crowell hosts a poultry meeting Tuesday at 7 pm for poultry keepers and interested locals. Frank L. Johnson of Purina Feed Co will present an educational illustrated lecture on poultry problems. County Agent W A Lundy endorses the event as worthwhile for Panhandle residents.
A V Hart of Buena Vista Marion County Georgia died at home Friday after a yearlong illness. He recently returned from Veterans Hospital and was a prominent Buena Vista merchant. Survived by his widow Blanche Mundy Hart three children his mother eight sisters and several brothers. Funeral at the Baptist church Saturday conducted by Rev G A Briggs burial in church cemetery.
County Agent W. A. Lundy announces a 10:00 AM meeting at the courthouse on Saturday March 4 for prospective Seed Loan borrowers and others to learn the new 1933 loan requirements and changes.
Young People Union meets Reynolds League at Reynolds Methodist Church in March. All county youths invited and others welcome. A lively program planned and every attendee should benefit from being present.
Ice cream sandwiches offered at Porter's Drug Store priced at five cents each.
M E Thompson named state supervisor for 54 counties arrived in Taylor for his first county visit. He discussed no-fee certificates and reduced supervisory staff. Thompson, previously a principal and superintendent in Hawkinsville, aims to visit every school in the year and praised Taylor schools’ supervision and teacher selection.
Solomon L Fleming, 75, longtime Butler County resident and former tax collector, county commissioner, and justice of the peace, died after months of illness. Born in Marion County, he lived in Tazewell and At lanta, survived by his wife, six daughters, two sons, a sister, and many grandchildren. funeral held in Tazewell.
Sunday school at 10 a m League at 6 15 p m preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m cordial invitation to worship welcome construction visitors to feel at home Sunday School institute at Talbott March 8 10 to 3 delegation urged to attend training school Reynolds March 6 to 10 two courses offered W E Hightower pastor
Fort Valley Feb 28 prominent Fort Valley native Mr Will Keen died suddenly Tuesday from an attack of acute indigestion two weeks earlier He is survived by his wife Emma Brown Keen a daughter Mrs Lynn Fagan of Fort Valley and a brother George Keen of Hawkinsville
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