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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1944

Page

3

Taylor County Georgia Land Sale for Estate of Macey Childree

By order of the Taylor County Court of Ordinary dated February 7 1944 three parcels in the 13th district will be sold at the courthouse door on March 7 1944 to highest cash bidder. The properties include the south half of Lot 122 with 61 14 acres plus 3 1-2 acres, and Lot 103 containing 202 1-2 acres. Proceeds go to debts and estate distribution for the deceased Macey Ann Childree. ASA Childree administrator of the estate.

Court of Ordinary Taylor County Georgia Macey Ann Childree Asa Childree Court House Thomas Tooks I. F. Peebles Said County Taylor Emma Tooks Thurmon Whatley Thomas ‘Tooks

Legal sale of personal property in County February 1944

On February 19 1944 at the residence of the late J M Whatley in Butter District the administrator L P Whatley will sell at public auction the estate assets including two mule mares a Florence wagon a disc barrow mowing machines plows a cotton dropper a guano distributor and related gear to the highest bidder for cash to settle debts. The sale occurs in the legal hours of sale.

Court of Ordinary Said County J. M Whatley Butter Cole L. P. Whatley J. M. Whatley

Administrator Sale of Taylor County Lands 1944

Court of Ordinary will sell at public sale on March seven 1944 to pay debts lands of Thomas and Emma Tooks located in Taylor County comprising 25 115 10 and 50 acres in various lots in the 13th district. Sale to be at county courthouse with administrator Thurmon Whatley acting for the estates.

Administrator's Sale of Land in Taylor County Butler

By order of the Court of Ordinary the administrator will sell at public outcry on March 7 1944 at the Taylor County courthouse. Three acres with framed house enclosed by fence in the northeast Butler area formerly owned by Lizzie Walker deceased and also by Wiley. Proceeds go to pay debts and for distribution. Sold as Lizzie Walker Est. February 7 1944. T. J. Rowe administrator.

Court of Ordinary County Court House Taylor County Butler W Jley Lizzie Alker Leonard McCrary Sam and Maranda Corbin Mary Scandrett Lizzie Walker T. J. Rowe

Local Social Notes From Taylor Mill Community

The Taylor Mill column lists numerous visits and calls to ill Mr. G B Windham of Thomaston by family and friends including Mr and Mrs Johnnie Windham and family. Visitors and relatives from Newport News Virginia Montgomery and Thomaston are noted along with travel and guest activities at the Teachers Cottage and the Woman's Club meeting.

Johnnie WindHam Barbara Riley Windham Hipie Kenneth Willie Mullins G. B. Windham Thomaston W. D. Poole Lawrence Newport News Taylor Mill D. A Cofield Yismith Cap King Florenc Horace King Reginald Mcinvale Macon Fay Perkins Annette Wayne Tom Perkins Patsie Forsyth Woman‘s Club

Notice to Debtors and Creditors in Tooks Estate

Creditors of the estate of Thomas Tooks and Emma Tooks are notified to render their demands to the undersigned per law. Debtors must make immediate payment. Dated January 10, 1944. T. Whatley, Administrator, Thomas Tooks and Emma Tooks, Deceased.

Georgia Taylor County Thomas Tooks Emma Tooks T. Whatley Macey Asa Childree Macy Ann

Wadley Mayor Considers Georgia GOP Chair Role

Roy G. Foster mayor of Wadley in Macon on Monday discussed arrangements for the Republican convention on May 18 and admitted he might be a candidate for chairman of the Georgia Republican Party. He said friends and leaders had approached him but he has not decided.

Roy G. Foster Wadley Macon Georgia

Estate of Mrs Macy Ann Children Seeks Claims

Administrator of Estate of Mrs Macy Ann Children, deceased, notifies heirs and creditors to present claims and settle debts per law. All persons indebted to the estate must make immediate payment to the administrator.

Negro bound over for slashing white man's throat

In Columbus Recorder's Court four state cases had preliminary hearings. Frank Lewis, 32, a Black man, was bound over to Superior Court on an assault with intent to murder charge with a $2,000 bond after allegedly slashing the throat of Hoke Smith, a White man, on January 28. Smith received hospital care with 50 stitches.

Columbus Recorder's Court Frank Lewis Lewis Hoke Smith Smith

Funeral Held Friday for J. L. Patrick

Funeral services for J L Patrick were held at Mt Olive Freewill Church with Rev R W Lawhorn officiating. He died at his home in Taylor Mill after years of illness and is survived by his wife Ida Polock Patrick and a large family including Ophelia Raymond Irene Windham Patrick Beulah Swafford and Bertha Goodson among others. Interment followed at Mt Olive Cemetery with pallbearers Ralph Underwood Shellie Swafford Lee Posey James Brown Earl Hightower Jake Windham.

J. L. Patrick Taylor Mill Mr. Patrick Columbus New Hope Patrick Ida_ Polock _ Patrick Fis Ophelia Patrick Raymond Patrick Irene Windham Patrick Reynolds Beulah Patrick Swafford Bertha Patrick Goodson Milledgeville Opal Patrick Cobb Barbara Faye Windham Doris Patrick ‘Bartlett Thomaston Shellie Swafford Jake Windham Lannis Childres Ruby Roberson J. W. Windham Mt. Olive Cemetery Ralph Underwood Lee Posey James Brown Earl Hightower

Weekend Visitors Mix With Local Families in Mauk

Mauk residents hosted weekend guests including Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Montgomery and Otis of Thomaston, Cpl J B Daniel of Texas visiting his parents, and Mrs. Ida Wall visiting Lula Wall in Butler. Other wholesome gatherings included Mr. and Mrs. Wadsworth of Ft. Valley with R D Waller, Miss Anne and Miss Nelle Pittman from Atlanta and Macon with M B Pittman, and Mr. and Mrs. Willis Garrett in Charing. Weaver Woodall and family hosted in Jacksonville while Odessa Daniel visited Macon. Robert Waller enjoyed spring holidays with his parents.

Willis Garrett Charing Weaver Woodall Jacksonville Hinton Woodall Odessa Daniel Macon David Danel Robert Waller R. D. Waller C. B. Heath Junction City F. E. Whittington A. F. McMillan A. G. Wall Ida Wall Lula Wall Butler

Upton's Mill News Social Visits Across Counties

Mrs Alice Barrow visits Mr and Mrs J C Albritton this week. The Harris families, Wishams, Stringfield, and Bone families make weekend and Sunday visits to Thomaston Butler and Americus. Lebanon BTA members gather at Miss Ruby Wisham for a social hour with games and candy making.

Alice Barrow J. C. Albritton Jack Harris Thomaston D. M. Harris Emory Harris T. W. Upton Americus Wyatt Waller H. S Wisham Lucy Bell Harris

Local Social News Highlights From Bateman Mill

Mrs Ora Barrow and family hosted Monday night guests including Helen and Ralph Barrow. Mildred James visited her parents Grady James and spouse. Numerous Barfield and Barrow relatives from Americus Fountainville and Americus area attended dinners and suppers with the James and Palmer households. Elda Barker returned from Taylor Mill after a two week visit. Rev C H Moore visited W H Palmer Saturday.

Ora Barrow Helen Ralph Barrow Wanza Carpenter Mildred James Grady James C.B. Barfield Lorena Annie Mae ‘Barfield Everett Barfield Americus Guy ‘Hill Ann Hill John McCarty Fountainville Randall Harris Ralph Howard Barrow W. H. Palmer

Family Visits Spread Across Thomaston and Nearby Towns

Five Points residents Emmie Walker and Britt McChargue with children visited C. F. Bennett's family in Thomaston on Sunday. Alfred Gaultney and wife with children from Columbus spent the day with Edgar Gaultney's family. Ethel and Helen Jarrell and Effie Smith from Macon stayed with W. A. Jarrell, while Mrs. Patterson of LaGrange visited her daughter Alvah Seagrove. Calvin Jarrell and daughters Sue and Marjorie were guests of O. R. Montgomery, and Phillip Jarrell visited his mother Mrs. W. B. Colquitt in Thomaston. J. D. Jarrell aided by sister-in-law Mrs. Alvah Seagraves Thursday.

Emmie Walker Britt McChargue Thomaston C. F. Bennett Inez Jarrell Alfred Gaultney Columbus Edgar Gaultney Ethel and Helen Jarrell Effie Smith Macon W. A. Jarrell Patterson LaGrange Alvah Seagrove Calvin Jarrell Sue Marjorie O. R. Montgomery Phillip Jarrell W. B. Colquitt J. D. Jarrell Alvah Seagraves

Women in War Offer Training through the WAC

Learn radio operation stenography aircraft mechanics and driving in the Women’s Army Corps. Training leads to higher pay and better jobs after the war. Apply at a US Army Recruiting Station or write the Vice Adjutant General 4415 Munitions Building Washington DC. Release from employer or US Employment Service required.

Women's Army Corps WAC Brig Washington D. C U. Ss

Farmers Turn To Soil Savings In Taylor County

Local farmers in Taylor County increasingly regard soil as the foundation of the county’s existence. With aid from a conservationist, they have terraced about 600000 feet and project one million feet by season’s end. Kudzu plantings on eroded hillsides promise 900 tons of hay in four years. Pasture improvements, reseeding, and phosphate lime fertilization are underway on hundreds of acres with help from AAA funding.

Taylor County Érédica Ee Sott Butler Atlanta E. F. Bone and Son Hugh Gross Roads Community Taylor Kudzu Bermuda Dallas AAA W. E. Neisler

Soil Saving Folder And Help Available

The soil conservation program offers a folder describing good land use and a free mapping service. County agents, AAA and soil conservation offices provide the folders and offer help to farmers aiming to boost yields and support war goals.

Soil Conservation AAA Soil Conservation Office Soil Conservation Office Or the County Agent's Office County

Local Social Visits and Family Visits Reported

Frank Pickard of Macon visited Beulah and Fannie Pickard. Nannie Martin stayed with Mr and Mrs Murray Driskell and family at Butler. Ernest Vaughn of Thomaston visited Mollie Adams. Beulah and Fannie Pickard joined Hugh Culverhouse family near McCants Mill. Willie Martin of Albany guest of Nannie Martin. John family visited Brown Hospital on Wednesday.

Frank Pickard Macon Beulah Fannie Pickard Nannie Martin Murray Driskell Butler Ernest Vaughn Thomaston Mollie Adams Beulah Pickard Hugh Culverhouse McCants Mill Willie Martin Albany John Brown Hospital Dren Day

Also Mentioned on This Page

Administrator's Sale Taylor Mill News P. A. Jenkins Mauk News Upton‘s Mill News Bateman Mill News Mrs. C. B. Barfield Mrs J. W. Dupree Howard
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