This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1939
Page
3
Americus Ga March 18 W B Britt Holloman a 66 year old cotton farmer collapsed and died while testifying at a alimony hearing before Superior Court Judge WirM Harper at noon Saturday. The suit involves his son W C Holloman.
In Columbus Georgia March 16 two doctors Drit H Wallis and Win F Whitenton were sentenced to two years each after conviction in federal court for violation of the Harrison narcotic act. They were permitted to release on bonds of 2600 dollars each while arrangements were made for their testimony before sentence.
In Hawdhoville Georgia March 19 a county court upheld the will of the late Her sbert Brandon awarding property to his sister Mystery Lawson after a contest. The judge ruled the testator was not of sound mind when the will was drawn and witnesses testified to alleged defilement by Mr Albert Brandon and Mrs Dave Brandon of Dublin.
Mr Henry C Pitman of Barnesville dies from injuries after an automobile collision near Barnesville Wednesday night. The accident involved Jasper Harding age 16 who drove the fatal car. Pitman is survived by his wife Annileia Philman a former Crowell school faculty member and their daughter Marjorie.
Mrs J W Lockhart a former local resident known as Miss Alice Bloodworth died at her Macon home Sunday. She lived in Macon for 50 years and was born in Taylor county. Surviving are a daughter Mrs Frank Irby of Macon eight grandchildren and several sisters and a brother including Mrs J A Ro land Mrs Florence Heal and Miss Minnie Bloodworth and John Bloodworth all of Macon.
Macon Ga March 21 There will be no breakdown of the Bibb County school system by the states financial crisis it was learned Tuesday The Board of Education has received 95 000 of a total of 180 000 due from the state to operate the schools here The budget calls for an expenditure of 566 000 Bibb furnishes the balance Funds will be borrowed to pay Summer Salaries Bibb schools operate on an 11 month basis.
Macon March 19 a widow shopper fainted yesterday afternoon and fell through the display window at the Union Dry Goods Company on Cherry street. An unidentified man nearby revived at the scene and she was treated on site with no hospital injury reported according to police.
Atlanta reports the General Assembly closed its session with over 200 bills, most local, vetoed by the Governor at authors’ request. Major general measures included creating a state hospital authority for Milledgeville State Hospital and extending penal laws to primaries. Other actions set higher milk board membership, child marriage suits by parents, a 65 mph speed limit, and the beer tax continuation. Local acts include Fulton County court and civil service changes, Decatur boundary extensions, and city service contracts. The Governor must still sign several measures. hearings are scheduled for Monday.
Macon County teachers are paid in full. Street construction on the WPA project continues through winter with progress in many parts of the city. The article notes school ties to the effort and funding details amid ongoing municipal work.
In Atlanta on March 20 a ceremonial gift exchange occurred in the House and Senate. Speakers Harris and Parker led the House presentation of items ranging from shotguns to silver pitchers and watches. The Senate awarded silver goblets to President John Spivey, belt and buckle to Senator H D Smith, and gifts to other leaders, with the notable inclusion of Senator Susie Moore as the lone woman member.
The column lists weekend guests including Miss Doris Watson and Miss Frances Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Pelton, and Mr. and Mrs. Orie Stewart among others, along with social visits to Macon and Peking. A reminder urges readers to file Homestead and Berzohal Property Exemption applications by April 8.
Fragmented notes report Clyde Wilson and family visiting Mr and Mrs Jamies and relatives in Butler and Columbus area. Other mentions include Mr and Mrs Willis guests and a note on property exemption filings by Justice P A Jenkins.
A Saturday trip organized by the Wesley League took twenty four youths from Atlanta to Stone Mountain Sears Roebuck WSB and the capitol. They toured the mountain carvings heard talks on geography rode past Grants Park and watched the Fox Theatre. The group included Migsas Bawston Emily Jarre Leila Willis Sara Wilson and others.
Mrs Julian Edwards and children of Butler were Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs Rod Brown and Mrs Hiscock and family before returning home. Marilou Adame recently stayed with Mrs Benlackard and Mr and Mrs Frank Painyi. Perry area visitors joined Mrs Hainamperits Wir and Rod Brown. Homestead and Personal Property Exemption applications are due by April date, last day.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.