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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1939
Page
8
A report notes WKIEG revival from Griffin to Macon has been denied amid a week of Georgia news. The roundup covers local elections, court openings, a fatal accident, a gypsy revival in Cuthbert, and multiple civic developments across the state.
Sam Burns, 69, Adairsville resident and recall candidate for mayor, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home. The report notes his candidacy and local impact as the community mourns.
Hazlehurst Georgia March 3 curiosity killed E. E. Singletary’s house cat after it poked its nose in a rat trap set in a smokehouse. The trap disappeared during inspection, was recovered with the cat inside. First aid revived the animal, but it died hours later.
A March 3 train automobile collision in Americus Georgia left Ben Youngblood 40 of Juniper dead and five others injured Neal Blythe Archie Roberts Alben Elliott A L Hand and James Nutt were in the car Driver Hand said the car sat on the tracks before any whistle or sight of a train.
The Georgia Association of Peach Growers approved a levy of one cent per bushel to fund promotion of the 1938 peach crop. The plan requires consent from growers representing at least half of last year’s tonnage. W M Dickey of Musella was named president as the new board of directors was installed.
Laura Mace Burden of Comer was named woman's editor of the Georgia Arch student monthly magazine at the University of Georgia for the remainder of the school year. She succeeds Margie Schmisseur who resigned. Burden, a senior in the Henry W. Grady School of Journalism, will supervise the photography editor position until a new head is named.
The Georgia State Society and the Georgia State College alumnae will sponsor a concert by the A. Chapella Choir of Milledgeville before the Georgia State Society on March 18. The group comprises students from Georgia State College for Women and Georgia Military College with Harry L. Brown as president of the Society and Mrs. S. G. Green heading the alumnae.
Montezuma Ga March 5 R C Jackson 50 well known farmer of the Montezuma district was instantly killed Saturday afternoon when thrown from a wagon drawn by runaway horses He was driving new horses to town within the city limits when the horses ran away His son R C Jackson Jr was in the wagon but jumped out and was unhurt.
Americus March 6 A safety campaign designed by the Southern Safety Council with headquarters in Columbus has begun in Americus city schools. A booklet Rules of the Road teaches Georgia motor vehicle laws and safety measures with cartoons illustrating road hazards, endorsed by civic leaders school heads and the state patrol.
Columbus Ga March 3 The 29th Infantry observed its 87th organization day anniversary at Ft Benning. Brig Gen Asa L Singla addressed the group as infantry school commandant. Col C H White regimental commander and Col J B Barnes of Boonville Mo were present. Barnes toastmaster at a stag banquet Wednesday night.
Glenwood Ga March 6 contractors have begun moving in men and equipment to construct a bridge across the Oconee River near Glenwood. The right of way is secured for a new road from Highway 15 into the bridge and surveyors are finishing work on the approach road from Tastman and Alamo, opening Soperton area access.
Ellaville March 3 E M Palmer has been re elected for a sixth term as superintendent of Ellaville consolidated school. Palmer completes his fifth year in May and was named for the 1989 40 term at a board meeting last Friday night. He came from Coolidge Ga where he headed the public schools. Remainder of the faculty will be chosen later.
In Augusta on March 2 John Holliman, a bank night winner of 178.50, agreed to hand over his winnings to two strangers after they claimed a secret. Holliman called police an hour later. officers suspect a common film flam scheme but have not found the flammers.
No. 1 Page and Rev Z T Weaver joined by Mayor J A Mathews and Hon C H Neisler toured Panhandle cotton districts. They visited Foster and Matthews model farms near Crowell church, praised 165 acres of Shanghai cotton yielding 200 bales with potential for 500 total, and returned to a generous Reynolds supper hosted by Mrs Marshall. An annual event plan was announced.
A reflective note by Bessie Houser Nunn praising Wesleyan and its enduring value. The piece honors teachers and student friendships, urging preservation as long as education and arts endure, with a nod to Grace Nell Crowell.
State Director Ray announces a Road Use Survey asking students or their interview partners to collect data from households about driving patterns. Schools with top response rates win a county map showing roads churches and houses, aiding scientific highway planning and tax equity analysis.
All creditors of the estate of Rospess Mangham of Taylor County Georgia are notified to render demands to the undersigned and all persons indebted must pay promptly. This 6th day of March 1939 John Mangham Executor Estate of Rachel Respess Mangham.
By order of ANTS BANK Junction City Georgia the Farmers & Merchants Bank of Junction City Georgia holder of a deed to secure debt dated April 9 1985 will sell on the first Tuesday in April 1939 during legal hours at the Taylor County Superior Court house. Lands include 101 1 4 acres north half of lot 16 14th District and 5 acres southeast corner of lot 162 4th District. Deed to purchaser executed as authorized. Chas C Stone attorney.
John Mangham seeks probate in solemn form of Rachel Respess Mangham's will in Taylor County. Heirs at law listed include non residents P L Holt Arthur Bussey G E French John Respess Zack Respess Peyton Respess Nona Respess Rena Respess Annette Respess and Marion Respess. Heirs are ordered to appear at the Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in April 1939 to show cause why the will should not be admitted.
J R Theus guardian of Victor Odessa Iona Verna Iris Swain and Farris Theus petitions for discharge after fulfilling duties. Objections must be filed by the first Monday in April 1989 or Theus will be discharged as guardian. Ordinary L T Peed signs the notice.
Creditors of the estate of J N Bryan late of this county are notified to render their demands to Executor S H Bryan according to law and all debtors must make immediate payments. This February 6 1939 Reynolds GA P O Address
Mary D Amos et al appear in the complaint against GT Amos in the Taylor County Georgia court. They are summoned to the April term to answer the noted matter. The clerk records date February 14 1939 and judge F Laughlin.
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