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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1941
Page
1
Georgia farmer Tom Fountain converted 100 acres of unprofitable cropland to longleaf pine starting in 1984. He shows how selective plowing creates fire breaks to protect his forest and boost land value, promoting forest use over cash crops.
Talbotton Georgia March 3 Judge George C Palmer of the Chattahoochee circuit urged the Talbot county grand jury that America is at war and must aid Great Britain. He warned England's fall would doom U S destiny and called for fighting internal and external enemies and supporting taxes to sustain the war effort. He urged jurors to expose Nazi propaganda and fifth columnists and stressed liberty hinges on lawful order and security.
Sunday and Monday feature a smart romance farce with Myrna Loy and Melvyn Douglas in a tale of entanglements. Also stars Raymond Walburn Bonita Granville and Donald Meeks. Wednesday and Thursday present a fast paced comedy with Ann Southern and Ian Hunter. Friday and Saturday offer Rosemary Lane and George Reeves in Always a Bride and Lone Rider Crosses the Rio.
Georgia ad lists PAUL CROMER Ideal and New Stoneville Cotton Seed varieties offered for one dollar per bushel. One year from breeder pricing stated. Economy seed sale contact in Georgia is noted.
For sale a fresh Guernsey milk cow with a three week old heifer calf. The cow yields four gallons and is easy to mill and gentle. Will swap for fat dry cows or sell for cash. JACK PAYNE Reynolds Georgia.
Mrs Kate Battle of Talbotton died Friday night at her daughter Louis Coolik's home. She was a Ford dealer, U D C figure, and past D.A.R. president. Services Sunday at the Coolik home were led by Reverends Fussell and Sanders with interment in Talbotton Cemetery. Surviving: sisters Amorette Callaway Imogene Smith a daughter Mrs Louis Coolik and grandson Jonathan A Coolik, all of Talbotton.
Jessie Will Ferguson a colored man arrested last week and charged with shooting City Policeman J R Hammond confessed to the first fight with the officer in the city jail this week He denied playing a part in a second fight on the same night Police hold strong evidence Ferguson admitted involvement in the first incident in Thomaston Georgia March 1
Eli kan George Washington Willams aged 87 died February 28 after three years of declining health and a long bedridden period. Known as Uncle George he lived on his Bethlehem area farm south of Butler where he served as County Surveyor and in other public posts. Survived by his widow two daughters and many grandchildren. funeral held March 1 at Bethlehem church with Edwards Brothers Funeral Home in charge.
The regular monthly Taylor County Board of Commissioners meeting minutes will be published in next week’s Herald, following this week’s appearance. The notice confirms publication timing for the official records.
The piece blends an afternoon singing event at Rupert school auditorium with a schedule of 1941 state and county tax collection sites across Reynolds Potterville Rupert Charing Mark Howard Wesley Panhandle and Panhandle area. It includes dates times locations and reminders to file tax returns and exemptions before April 1.
The Selective Service Board of Taylor County requests ten men for training under the 1940 act. March calls will use volunteers. two white trainees Vyron B. Byrd and John C. Wainwright leave March 14 for Fort McPherson. The seven colored volunteers Leonard Hays Phillip Hays Charlie W. Corbin Lennard Hicks John F. Talton Douglas Grier Lillie Harmon Jr. Willie J. Blackshire depart March 19 for Fort Benning.
Georgia redistricting would reconfigure 50 of 52 senate districts to better reflect population. The plan would move cities like Savannah Augusta Columbus and Macon into two county districts, giving them a senator every other election. Taylor would join Talbot and Upson in the 21st district.
James Minor son of Mr and Mrs L L Minor of Butler narrowly escaped serious injury Sunday afternoon when his car overturned near Rupert. He was not injured but the 1941 Ford sedan was badly damaged.
Dalton March 3 Superior Court Judge John C. Mitchell denied a new trial for Charles Coates convicted of slaying a Georgia highway patrolman and sentenced to die March 7.
Stonewall Cotton Seed offered by W A Jarrell Butler R L One year from breeder Special care kept seed clean See or write for details to W A Jarrell Butler R L
Farm ers and Merchants Bank of Junction City was robbed early Tuesday. Unofficial figures show about 2 360 dollars stolen from the safe after entry by torch cutting. Authorities note federal oversight due to FDIC insurance. It marks the bank's third robbery since its founding.
Miss Doris West of Crawfordville returned to Butler Sunday to resume duties as a member of the Butler High School faculty. She has been with the local school for two years and was granted a Christmas leave of absence due to her mother's illness. with her mother now improved she will complete the term.
Four people were treated at Montgomery hospital after a pick up and a car collided at the intersection of highway three and old three, three miles south of Butler. Injuries were cuts and bruises with no bones broken. all were discharged later. Occupants included Mrs J J Harmon and daughter Martha, and Mr and Mrs T J Southerland of Columbus, plus Jesse Kinney. Both vehicles were heavily damaged.
Americus report notes six students elected in a Kappa Gamma Sigma election. Nellie Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs O P Harris and Southwestern College Americus was chosen treasurer and cast member in the dramatic club play Everybody's Getting Married to be staged March 7 at Americus High School auditorium.
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