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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1935
Page
8
A wide range of Georgia news items are summarized including drownings at Vogel Lake and a CCC man’s death near McRae, a Wayne County windstorm damage, the Georgia Dental Association plans in Atlanta, and state efforts on farming debts and tax audits. Also noted are National Music Week, a Fort Benning horse show, arrests for liquor, and public works projects in Savannah and Macon.
Washington reports the post office department released a ruling by Solicitor General Crowley declaring the dime chain mail illegal under lottery and postal fraud laws. The scheme attracts inquiries nationwide as arrests occur and a nationwide investigation continues to locate originators and halt the operation.
Montezuma Ga May 6 The first annual golf tournament will be held at McKenzie Memorial park golf course on Friday Invitations have been sent to surrounding towns clubs and golfers statewide with more than 125 players expected to enter There will be a barbecue lunch for golfers and visitors at the club A dance will follow at the Riverside Golf Club house with Ted Jennings orchestra providing music.
In Richland Georgia on a hot Saturday a 12 year old boy built a water wing from jugs and wire and swam to the middle of a small pool. The improvised device failed when the wire snapped and the boy disappeared, with his body recovered the following day.
Atlanta may 8 gun and locksmith C C Downs and a woman identified as Mrs Myrtle Carter were shot to death in Downs shop. Alvin Downs, 30, son, admitted the slayings saying a daylong quarrel led to the killings. Downs claimed he was justified and officers said the woman was shot five times while two pistol wounds were found on his body.
Atlanta May 2 The appointment of Judge Henry A Revill editor of the Meriwether Vindicator and Roosevelt friend to the RFC legal staff was announced last Thursday He is a former Greenville Ga city court judge and met Roosevelt at Warm Springs before his governorship election He will join the RFC Atlanta office directed by Earl Cooke
The Fulton county grand jury in Atlanta condemned Governor Talmadge for criticizing President Roosevelt and the national administration. It denounced his attack on Secretary Wallace and criticized references to Roosevelt’s physical condition as cruel and unkind, praising Roosevelt as a humanitarian.
Roberta Ga May 6 W H Seagler 66 former county treasurer and 15 year sheriff died at Roberta Monday He is survived by his widow and three children W H Jr John and Mrs Bill Maples
Inez Pittman a 15 year old Waycross High School student drowned in the Satilla River near Waycross Sunday. Lifesaving crews worked for hours but she did not regain consciousness after rescue attempts. She was swimming with friends when the accident occurred.
Waycross Ga May 2 Rev R H McGregor of Sylvania named pastor of the First Methodist Church in Baxley succeeding the late Rev L E Brady who died in Savannah hospital Rev Lou Warwick presiding elder of the Waycross district announced the appointment
George H. Byrd, long time Harris county resident, died at his Waverly Hall home Monday after months of illness. Born August 8, 1879 in Waverly Hall, he was the son of Geo A Byrd and Margaret Ann Helms Byrd and lived his life in the community. He belonged to the Methodist church.
Mrs Flora Thomas Bailey widow of Char lie Bailey former Atlanta theater operator was found drowned in a lake on the Bailey estate near LaFayette Ga on Friday. A coroner's jury ruled death by her own action citing testimony that she threatened to take her life by jumping into the lake. She was about 50 years old.
Macon county farmers held mass meetings in five militia districts to select delegates for a county delegation that will meet Secretary Wallace. Delegates named include W. D. Harp from Garden Valley Hicks district J. S. Griffin Marshallville and Ed M. McKenize Montezuma with others to be chosen. County farmers are funding the trip and resolutions express unqualified support of the Agricultural Adjustment act and President Roosevelt's policies.
Mrs. Bessie Reed Napier aged 89 and widow of Capt. Briggs Hopson Napier, veteran of the War Between the States, died at her Macon home after a life as Wesleyan College alumna. Born November 9, 1845 in Madison, she later lived in Savannah and attended Huntsville Preparatory School before joining Wesleyan. She remained engaged with college affairs until an April 8 illness.
Americus, Ga May 6 Mrs Woodrow James 18 was badly injured with a broken wrist and collar bone and severe facial cuts in a Saturday night crash on the Ellaville road about 4 1/2 miles from Americus. Her husband Mr James was shaken. A parked car with workers and lights left on blinded him causing a collision with a two mule wagon. both mules were killed and Mrs James was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Twenty seven residents of Sumter and nearby counties joined the Muckabee Creek Soil Erosion project personnel at Americus last week.
Macon Georgia May 7 Spanish American war veterans of Georgia elected new officers and adopted resolutions during the three day convention in the Macon auditorium Chas W Berhardt of Atlanta was elected state commander to succeed J W Austin of Macon L B Poole of Albany and H W Stephens of Demorest were re elected The group endorsed state measures on teacher oaths condemned anti arming efforts and targeted the Southern Institute of International Relations to be held in Atlanta June 10 19 A resolution asked the veterans bureau to keep 25 beds at Savannah Marine hospital Mrs I B Henderson of Savannah was named president of the Georgia department auxiliary United Spanish War Veterans at the 12th annual convention in Atlanta Hotel Dempsey.
J. C. Evans ordinary of Warren County issues a call for a special election set for June 4 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of T. B. Lockett as county treasurer. The vote will determine the successor to Lockett and ensure county financial duties continue.
Thomaston Ga May 4 A man listed at Thomaston as Bennett Thornhill of Barwick Ga was killed late Friday when the truck he drove ran into an embankment six miles south of Thomaston Thornhill was thrown from the truck and his chest crushed W A Matthews of Barwick who rode with Thornhill was bruised Matthews said he was asleep at the time and Thornhill may have fallen asleep as well
The Georgia W. C. T. A. announces a proposed county to county tour to retain prohibition. Mrs. Mary Scott Russell, state president, says 14 evening engagements will fill this week's broadcasting schedule to promote their stance.
F No 3 Baan and a list of names including Messrs J F Helms A M Halley Joe Wilder Dave Harbuck Jack Turner Clarence Saunders with honorary county officials and life long friend Hon O D Gorman, reflecting a family or legal notice joining the community leaders in a formal occasion.
The town council of Mauk Georgia memorializes Hon H S Wall known as Uncle Sol. They praise his mayoral service wisdom integrity and unselfish devotion. The resolutions express sympathy to his widow and family and note how his example uplifted the town. A copy is to be placed on records and sent to the bereaved family.
The group expresses deep appreciation for the Administration's efforts to restore economic and social welfare, focusing on agriculture, industry, and commerce. It thanks the Secretary of Agriculture and subordinates for farm uplift, endorses keeping the cotton processing tax, and supports a permanent farmer tariff to maintain a protected market and purchasing parity.
Buena Vista Ga May 4 Superintendent Herman Usher has been re elected for another year as Buena Vista schools head. It is his fourth consecutive year in charge and patrons applaud the decision noting steady improvements under his administration.
speaker argues government loans enable home ownership, linking prosperous citizens to strong churches and schools. He cites Finland as an example where home ownership correlates debt repayment and prosperity, contrasts past community effort with current neglect, and praises Crowell residents for eight month school terms while urging modernization of the school building.
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