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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1949
Page
1
The column opens with Frank L. Stanton’s Keep A-Goin and notes a morning visit to Butler Drug Co with interior improvements. It also mentions Mr and Mrs L Coleman planning to stay in Butler, and stops at John Turk’s store and reflections on local merchants and residents including J L Whitley of Mauk.
Lumpkin with a background as rural high school superintendent and public relations man for a utility company will chair the April Come to Church campaign in Ohio. The Junior Chamber of Commerce expands the project statewide with posters bumper cards reminders radio spots and a four Sunday sermon series.
Mrs Sallie McDaniel Morrell died February 23 at Reynolds and funeral rites were held February 24 at Mt Olive church and cemetery conducted by Rev Jno M Cox. She was about 59, wife of T A Morrell, mother of four sons and two daughters, daughter of Willis McDaniel, born and raised in Ipses county. G H Goddard & Son Funeral Home of Reynolds supervised arrangements.
Washington reports a 1948 tax rule granting a $600 exemption to taxpayers who turned 65 by Jan 1, 1949 or whose spouses did, with similar $600 boosts for blindness. The exemptions stack with the regular $600 family allowance, marking a $100 rise from 1947.
An automobile traveling at 80 to 90 mph near the Baptist church was not a 1915 Model T. George was released by officers. In a trunk inspection of the other driver, a large sand gopher was found. One of the Smith brothers from Atlanta claimed it as a prize catch and said he was rushing home for turtle soup. AU REVOIR for this sitting.
Atlanta reports Gov. Talmadge signed or vetoed virtually all acts from the 1949 Georgia legislature, vetoing about a dozen. He approved a referendum on April 5 to raise new taxes for expanded state services, with potential $45 million contingent funding if approved. Several measures were signed including preregistration for syphilis, a $12 million university building authority, and extended merit system. Some vetoes included wine distribution by county and reciprocal trade for agricultural transport.
Atlanta highway head J. L. Gillis says the state will restart road construction in about a month under revised laws aimed at saving taxpayers millions by eliminating padding in highway contracts. No new projects have been let since September during former Gov Thompson’s administration and a $12 million bid attempt.
North Georgia peach orchards suffered heavy damage from a Tuesday morning freeze. Reports show middle and south Georgia escaping worse harm, though full extent remains undetermined.
The Butler Garden Club marks its tenth birthday with a Silver Tea at the Dean Hotel on March 9 from 3 30 to 5 p m. The event invites the public and especially men. Proceeds benefit the Community House. Members meet at 2 30 p m for a brief business session.
Request to reporters to submit announcements and reports of public meetings social events and death notices early in the week. Emphasizes deadline of Tuesday noon and urges prompt submission for weekly issue.
Remodeling of the Locke property will house a new department store unit of a popular chain, Neal Logue, opening around March 15. The store will offer dry goods, notions, shoes, and men's and women's ready to wear. Further opening details will be announced soon.
About a dozen applicants have been notified to appear in Butler on Saturday March 12 for the Civil Service examination for the position of Postmaster. Acting Postmaster Carl C. Hobbs fills the role after the January 1 retirement of Co. E. Benns, who served fifteen years.
Mrs Cora Fowler Bridges widow of Jack Bridges and daughter of the late N T Fowler died after several months of illness. Funeral and interment were held in Unadilla where she had long been a leading figure. Surviving are daughter Mrs E A Roberts of New Orleans and three sons D J Bridges R F Bridges of Unadilla and John Bridges of Atlanta plus a brother two sisters and one grandson.
Next Sunday services include Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Jas A Gibson, public worship at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., with Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Mary Luna Cheek presides. Lent begins with Commitment Day encouraging sobriety and self examination by all 10 and older, aiming for a memorable spiritual experience.
The Tri County News Americus Sumter county weekly changes hands with D M Taft named owner and editor from Colorado. Mrs D O Mallard becomes associate editor. Taft planned the purchase for two years and previously published the American Digest in Englewood Colorado, billed as Colorado's Most Fearless Editor.
Atlanta reports Georgians will pay higher cigarette prices under a state law setting minimum markups for wholesalers and retailers. The new scale fixes single packs at 20 cents, two for 39 cents, and cartons at 1.91 dollars, replacing former prices as low as 17 to 22 cents per pack. Governor Talmadge signed the bill and the Revenue Department said the law will be enforced.
The Red Cross drive in Taylor county is underway led by Hon. Thelmon Jarrell with strong committee support. The county quota is about 400 dollars and organizers aim to surpass it before March 15 while canvassing nine districts with appointed committeewomen and men.
Honorably discharged veterans in Taylor county may obtain business license exemption forms free of charge from the Ordinary's Office. Exemptions approved now for qualified veterans are valid through 1952 and do not require renewal until then. Some businesses, including pool rooms, alcohol sales, and lightning rod sales, are ineligible. Disabled veterans must renew exemptions each year.
Organizations backing new taxes to fund state services met to plan a voter campaign ahead of the April 5 referendum. Representatives from education health welfare and highway departments agreed on strategies to secure a favorable vote, with a May special session possible to authorize a $45 million contingent appropriation for expanded state services.
Cecil W Parks has resigned after long service as mail messenger between the post office and railroad station at Butler. He left to enter the insurance business. On March 1 C C Keen Jr succeeded Parks as mail messenger, noted as a highly esteemed young man in the section.
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