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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1933
Page
2
Georgia public schools face closure unless the legislature finds new revenue. J H Americus president of the Georgia Education Association issued a statement March 19 citing salary cuts and unpaid back pay, urging tax fairness while noting teachers as taxpayers.
Georgia House opened impeachment charges against Agriculture Commissioner G C Adams on alleged job selling. Among counts are payments for appointments and favors in the department. Committees debated specifics and adjourned with charges to be continued Tuesday. one count was stricken.
Senator George of Georgia declares he supports the president’s economy bill while defending veteran aid. He warns that cutting veterans’ compensation would harm disabled veterans and the nation, and he cites the need to preserve government financial integrity and national credit. He notes he cannot answer all telegrams and letters.
Funeral services for Mrs R F Dennis, formerly of Talbotton and Palbotton, were held Saturday at Oak Hill Cemetery. She was the wife of R F Dennis and survived by one son and four grandchildren.
The House approved the Cull en beer measure 816 to 97 and sent it to the Senate. Speaker Rainey voted aye as debates lasted about three hours. Roosevelt urged tax revenue from nonintoxicating beer, marking a second approval in three months. The finance committee, chaired by Harrison, planned a Wednesday meeting.
Lee Hudson of the Bank of Americus was named a member of the Georgia Clearing House Association, created under an emergency banking bill. The measure, signed by Governor Talmadge, allows the state bank superintendent to set conditions for bank reopenings and enables the association to issue scrip as a currency substitute. The board includes the governor, bank superintendent, and one banker from each congressional district. The bill lets the governor declare a bank holiday and suspend banking during emergencies, as determined federally or by presidential action.
A long standing Daviston district property known as the A B Wallace place burned down about 11 o clock Thursday night. The fire destroyed the building and its contents, caused by a defective stove tie. Mr William Braddy and family escaped with no insurance on the property. Neighbors donated clothing and food as the family faced an uncertain future location.
Eighteen people died when a violent tornado crossed the Tennessee Kentucky line Tuesday night, sweeping from Missouri to Arkansas and into Tennessee. Dozens injured as it damaged East Nashville, toppled homes, and shattered downtown buildings. Reports placed hospital admissions near one hundred as the storm moved through the region.
Mr. L. R. Adams, cashier of Citizens State Bank Butler, announced the bank’s reopening for business on an unrestricted basis. The Citizens State Bank at Reynolds and the Farmers and Merchants Bank at Charing also reopened, a sign of their soundness and continued local patronage.
Dr. C G Hill, formerly jailed for multiple criminal convictions and penitentiary escapes, returns to Reynolds a free man after serving as a model prisoner. He seeks to dedicate his future to humble upright service, aided by friends and a prison certificate praising his conduct and charitable work.
Next Sunday at Butler Methodist Church Sunday school 10 am league 6 15 pm preaching 11 am by Rev L A Harrell and 7 15 pm by the pastor. Rupert service at 3 pm Presiding Elder Harrell extends cordial invitation to worship with us W E Hightower pastor.
Announcement on Tuesday confirms G. Daniel as successor to U. B. Sammons as field inspector for the Crop Productions Loan office covering Ups on and Taylor counties with headquarters at Butler. Sammons resigns to become state representative for F. Saner Manufacturing Co. in Richmond Virginia. Mrs Daniels moves to Butler to assume the field inspector post.
County Commissioners warn of large 1982 past due taxes needed for schools and operations. They note lenient collection so far, with executions issued, urging prompt payment to avoid cost, embarrassment, and further county burden.
The Bicentennial Edition of the Sunday American to be issued next Sunday March 19 recounts Georgia history with five capitols since state founders. The piece highlights the state's 200 year timeline and forthcoming publication details.
Babson Park Florida March 11 editor argues that banking and currency crisis exposes progress toward recovery. He cites Roosevelt inaugural quotes on confidence and obligation and supports scrip use, bank consolidation, and cautious reopening to restore trust.
Judge Hiram Hollis Aultman died at his Reynolds home after a long illness and was buried at Hill Crest cemetery. Born September 5, 1865 in Crawford County Georgia, he served Reynolds as mayor, Justice of the Peace, and long-time Democratic official. Survived by his wife Alice Howard and several children, his death ends a notable era of local public service and charity. Funeral services were held at the family residence with Dr. W. C. Huckabee officiating and many friends in attendance.
Government statement from the Post Office clarifies that unsealed or sealed written communications are classified as first class mail. Postage is 80 cents per ounce or fraction, not 112 cents or 2 ounce thirds class rates.
The Bicentennial edition of the Atlanta Sunday American notes Georgia has increased capital invested in mills by 25 million in one year and now ranks fourth among states in active cotton spindles.
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