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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1932
Page
1
Ellaville area resident Mr Wall is urged to seek the Third District seat vacated by the death of Senator Harris. Friends across the district and state press for his candidacy, praising his integrity and fidelity to duties as he weighs a run for Congress.
Americus Ga May 8 Judge Z A Littlejohn died at his home in Americus shortly after 8 pm today following a long illness He was dean of Georgia superior court judges and served as Judge of the Southwestern judicial circuit for more than 20 years Survived by widow one daughter Missary Littlejohn and two sons Vera A Littlejohn Jr and Dr Wilmot Littlejohn all of Americus The judge presided since 1897 and earlier practiced law in Cusseta Cordele and Americus born April 30 1861 in Culloden Monroe County son of Jessie Richardson Littlejohn an itinerant Methodist minister He married Minnie H Shipp and had five children He was a Methodist Democrat and Mason.
Judge John Harris Lewis, 58, former Columbus municipal court judge and longtime attorney, died at his mother Mrs. J. F. Lewis's Thomaston home after illness. He had recently lived in St. Petersburg Florida where he practiced law, having moved there over 15 years ago.
In Taylor County a county wide Crisp for Senate Club forms under Judge Chas R Crisp support. A mass meeting date is not set yet but likely soon and Taylor remains a Crisp stronghold with multiple re elections for Congress.
A light, fine rain fell over the county Saturday afternoon, aiding eight farmers and gardeners who hoped for better stands and ground conditions favorable for cultivation of crops.
National observance set for May 28 in Taylor County with poppy pins sold by American Legion Auxiliary. Proceeds fund relief for disabled veterans, their families, and families of the fallen, as veterans craft the flowers for distribution across towns and cities nationwide.
Visiting rural sections south of Butler, observers report good crop preparation despite poor prospects for small grains due to rainfall. Three weeks of favorable weather boosted planting progress, more fresh land opened, and farmers shift to food and feed crops. Poultry, cattle, and hogs boost optimism for a strong year, while some hold cotton for better prices.
Prof A P Jarrell, former county resident and Cusseta High School superintendent, earns congratulations as his school becomes an accredited high school. Accrediting committee chair M L Duggan informs on action taken Friday. Jarrell has led Cusseta school for two years and made notable progress.
The public is invited to Maule consolidated school building on Friday May 6. A fish supper will be served at six o clock for 25 cents per plate. At seven thirty a Black Face Minstrel show will be presented with admission of 10 and 20 cents.
A sentimental verse praising mothers, recalling a daughter's memories of a mother’s warm hair eyes and comforting sympathy. The poem urges readers to honor mothers on Mother's Day, praising divine blessing and the irreplaceable value of maternal love.
The narrative traces Harland Ese Ienac's two sons Esau and Jacob, their opposite temperaments, parental favoritism, and the pivotal birthright exchange. Esau's outdoor life and hunger tempt him to forfeit the inheritance, aided by Jacob and Rebekah, foreshadowing tragedy born of appetite and scheming.
Atlanta May 4 George M Napier 69 attorney general of Georgia and former 1920 candidate died suddenly yesterday from a stroke of paralysis that followed a prior stroke a month earlier He had planned to return to his office and even dictated at home the night before his death after recovering enough to resume duties and dressing for the day The death occurred at the breakfast table despite his family’s protests and efforts to delay his return to work
Perry attorney Sam A. Nunn who has served in the state legislature is being urged to run for Congress in Georgia's Third District. Friends circulate petitions for signatures to present to him.
Columbus, April 29 J R Cargill secretary treasurer of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce is the first to announce for Congress in Georgia s Third district He seeks the seat now held by Chas R Crisp who has entered the race for the U S Senate Cargill long has been active in Columbus development and Mississippi valley water efforts and has led regional dam and lock projects He is a Mason Shrine and Methodist church steward Democrats of the Third district set the primary date.
Programs planned for Mother's Day at the Mote district church and the Baptist church include readings and music. Led by Mrs. Pickens Riley, Mrs. L R Adams, and Mrs. H J Porter, with youths taking part. Services aim to spread happiness and comfort for living and departed mothers, inviting all to attend Sunday school and share in the observances.
Local highway patrolman G. W. Heath and four assistants prepare northeastern county roads for traffic during Route Three paving. Detour will intersect No. 96 at Reynolds, directing southbound traffic via Butler or Ideal to Murray's Cross Roads. Road remains connected with minimal extra distance.
A Reynolds baseball spectacle features an all ladies team against the stoutslims this afternoon. Admission is 10 cents with proceeds to Reynolds Methodist church building fund. The event aims to draw a record crowd from the county.
Americus Georgia May 3 officers from four counties hunted three white bandits who robbed the Leslie bank twelve miles southeast of Americus around noon Tuesday. Two robbers entered the bank, demanded surrender, and one vaulted the vault taking currency of small and large denominations. A Ford sedan was seen nearby as the men fled.
Bi centennial celebration of George Washington marked by a free moving picture show at Butler Court House. Daugherty of the Masonic Home in Macon offers screenings depicting Washington lifework. home children perform scenes. Admission free. public invited. Local baseball game Butler vs A team follows the program.
On Friday May 18th the Senior class presents The New Co-Ed a rollicking college comedy. Rehearsals are progressing and the show promises finished stagings with attractive chorus girls and new songs and dances. The Newsom Reynolds orchestra, invited to provide music, is highly regarded in local circles. Don’t miss this entertaining production and show your support.
Americus Ga May 1 Damage estimated at over 9000 devastated a wide area in Sumter and Marion Counties near Americus late Saturday. Homes damaged wires down fences swept away no loss of life reported. Ellaville Ga May 1 A townmade tornado in Schley County half a mile from Velaville injured a negro woman demolished farms and barns blew away feed and seed, killed cattle and mules. Damage in Schley County estimated at 75000.
Columbus Ga April 29 Judge C F McLaughlin of the Chattahoochee circuit says he will not be a candidate for Congress from the third district to succeed Chas R Crump of Americus but will be a candidate to succeed himself as judge. The judge said he appreciated offers of support from friends throughout the district but his mind was made up to seek reelection as judge.
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