Butler High School selects Brown as new superintendent
Prof. Brown, a Lincoln Memorial University graduate with experience at Manchester and other districts, is chosen superintendent for Butler High School for the upcoming year, succeeding Prof. A. E. Shears who moves to Roberta school. Mrs. Brown will join the school staff as plans for next year unfold.
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Brown
Butler Hie
A. E. Shears
Roberta
Mers
Ncoln Memorial University
Knnessee
Univer
Manchester
Buena Ie
Atlanta Opera Sees Record Attendance in Seven Performances
H. M. Atkinson, sponsor of the 19th annual grand opera season by the Atlanta Music Festival association, announced the greatest number of patrons attended the seven performances last week including ix night shows and a Saturday matinee closing the spring season in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
H. M. Atkinson
Atlanta Music Bestial Association
Atlanta Opera
Rites Held Across Tornado Zone For Georgia Storm Dead
After last Thursday’s tornadoes killed 52 and left about 800 injured and 2000 homeless, funerals proceeded Sunday as relief work expanded. National Red Cross leaders arrived to direct aid in Statesboro, Bulloch and Candler counties, with Army tents and supplies sent from Fort McPherson.
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Atlanta
Georgia
South Carolina
Georgia State Department of Welfare
Statesboro
Congress
John W. Clarke
National Red Cross
Washington
Lucile A. Boylan
Bulloch
Candler
Mr. Clarke
F. W. Bugbee
Eighth Infantry
Fort Screven
Savannah
Fourth Corps
Fort McPherson
Metter
Cochran
Emanuel County
Norristown
Gordon Saussy
S. E. Kraft
The
Red Cross
C. G. Edwards
Edwards
Harris and
George
Larsen
Four Apply for Membership at Butler Baptist Church
Rev. H. M. Wolfe preached both services on Sunday with the sermon topics What It Takes to Succeed and He Died of a Broken Heart. Three new members joined by profession of faith or by letter and were baptized or prepared for baptism after services.
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H. M. Wolfe
Baptist Church
Barnes Kirksey
E. H. Bazemore
Mr. Kirksey
Kirksey
Mr. Bazemore
Christ
Gordon Bazemore
New Hospital for Children at Alto Set for August Completion
Preparations for the Alto tubercular children hospital advance with a May 4 cornerstone ceremony. The Georgia Freemasons gift is budgeted at 83 483.95 dollars for 50 beds plus isolation ward space, to be completed by August 15 and formally presented to the state. Governor Hardman will attend with state lawmakers and health officials.
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Toccoa
Alto
Freemasons of Georgia
Wager & Co
Atlanta
State of Georgia
Grand Lodge of Georgia Masons
Raymond Daniel
Joe B. Bowdoin
Alto Hospital
A. G. Miller
Frank O. Miller
Alto Campaign Commission
E. C. Thrash
Commonwealth
Hardman
Georgia Legislature
Georgia State Board of Health
Yegg Band Robs Roadside Shops in Bibb County
Macon reports Sunday night yeggmen hit two Pig N Whistle sandwich shops nine miles apart cracking safes. The crimes follow earlier heists on Broadway and Second Street with about $8,500 seized total. Authorities have no leads or progress in investigations.
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Yegg Band
Bibb County
Macon
Pig’n Whistle
Kingman and Everett Company
Broadway
Crescent
Second Street
Wainwright Killed as Car Is Hit by Truck on Route Three
William Wainwright 22, a farmer from Taylor County, was killed when his car carrying four men was struck by a lumber truck driven by 18-year-old Terrell Booth one mile north of Butler on Route Three. Chandler Wainwright survived unscathed, others injured. Witnesses cite a passing maneuver, blame lies with Booth. involuntary manslaughter charge sworn, Booth released on 250 bond. Funeral held at Turners Chapel with large attendance.
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William Wainwright
Taylor County
Errell Booth
J. R. Booth
Outlier
Chandler Wainwright
Messrs Hamer
Andrew Wainwright
William
Homer
Andrew
Wassiuig
Butier
Wainwright
R. KE. McCants
McCants
Wainwrights
Terrell Booth
Justice J. '. Adams
Rufus Wainwright
Route Three
Lewis Windham
Estelle Wainwright
R. E. Wainwright
Turners Chapel Church
Nine Die in Erie Crossing Crash Near Middletown New York
Nine members of the Vanchi family were killed and one child injured when the westbound Erie express struck their car at a grade crossing near New Hampton four miles from Middletown. Antonio Vanchi his wife and eight children were in the auto. seven died instantly and two later in hospital.
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Middletown
N. Y
New Hampton
New York Chicago Express
Erie Railroad
Antonio Vianchi
Neisler Bridge Reopens After Flood Damage
The 40 foot Neisler river bridge linking Crawford and Taylor counties, washed out by floods weeks ago, has been replaced and reopened to traffic. Both approaches and roadways suffered major damage, costing thousands to the two counties. The Austin Bridge Co. of Indiana, with Atlanta offices, erected the span and supervised repairs.
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Neisler
Crawford
Taylor
C. H. Neisler
Austin Bridge Co
Indiana
Atlanta
Sunday School Day Observed by M E Church in South Georgia
Sunday School Day in the South Georgia Conference marked by a large attendance and a highly decorated Methodist church. A program committee led by Mesdames Garrett Adams Porter Janie Neisler and others organized a notable event replacing the usual Sunday School hour from 10 to 11 am.
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Methodist Church
South Georgia
Mesdames Garrett, Adams, Porter
Janie Neisler
Howard Theatre Adopts Talking Films In Atlanta
Popular theatres shift to talking productions with the Howard Theatre in Atlanta leading the way. Paramounts Close Harmony stars Nancy Carroll and Charles Buddy Rogers in the first all talking show with Jack Oakie Skeets Gallagher and Harry Green in supporting roles. The program blends music and vaudeville replaced by cinemized acts and star talent.
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Howard Theatre
Atlanta
Publix
Key House
South
The
Howard
Paramount
Miss Carroll
Rogers
Jack Oakie
Skeets Gallagher
Harmony Boys
Harry Green
Tempermental Stars
Commencement Speakers Highlight Butler High Week
Butler High School plans a weekend of events led by Rev. J. B. Adams who will preach the commencement sermon June 6 at 11 a.m. Prof. J. O. Martin state school supervisor will address graduates June 11. The calendar also includes the Junior Music Club operatic comedy May 31, music concert June 6, and a talent show June 7 titled A Night in Japan.
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Butler High School
A. & Shearer
Butler
J. 2. Adams
Adams
North Georgia Conference
J. T. Adams
J. 0
Martin State
Martin
Education Department
Shearer
Julian Edwards
Japan
Baptists to Observe Hospital Day at Butler Church
Butler Baptist Sunday School plans Hospital Day at the Georgia Baptist Hospital next Sunday morning at 9:45. All members and the public are invited. The program features a musical portion and a playlet Just One More telling a heart touching appeal for the hospital with cast including Roscoe Williamson A. E. Locke H. B. Walker Elizabeth Brogdon Mary Tom Gray.
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Butler Baptist Sunday School
Georgia Baptist Hospital
Baptist Shureh
The
Baptist Hospital
Roscoe Williamson
A. E. Locke
Williams
H. B. Walker
Elizabeth Brogdon
Mary Tom Gray
Condition of Butler Pioneer Mr. M. T. Chapman Serious
Mr. M. T. Chapman, a Butler pioneer, is confined to his bed in a very serious condition after a malady that has endangered his life several times in the past two years. Relatives and friends are alarmed as he fights the illness and may not be able to resume business soon.
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M. T. Chapman
Butler
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