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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1950
Page
4
Hall county installs the state's first woman sheriff. Macon reports 110 April traffic accidents. Georgia awaits a record travel year in 1950. Dozens attend the Southern Baptist Convention in Chicago. Community leaders in various cities receive political and civic updates.
A husband shot his high school teacher wife four times in a Grayson school yard before turning the gun on himself. Lucille P. Shell aged 42 died on scene. E. L. Shell, 42, died later at a hospital. Deputy said motives relate to a broken marriage and recent release from a mental hospital.
In Atlanta on May 8 Governor Herman Talmadge backs a constitutional amendment to devote all gasoline tax and auto license revenue to road building, aiming about 20 million dollars. Roy Harris calls the move dangerous and potentially Havoc causing in the state.
In Millen Georgia a family feud over the Georgia governor race ended in a double shooting at 2:30 am Sunday. S. L. Newton 57 was killed and his father in law Lee Proctor about 70 was seriously wounded. Newton shot Proctor with a 38 caliber revolver after an argument over the gubernatorial contest.
In Lyons Georgia a Primitive Baptist church expelled two members for supporting labor unions. J B Stewart and Miss Christeen Stewart appealed to the Georgia Supreme Court claiming church bylaws deny union beliefs. They had been members ten years and say they are not union members yet support freedom to join.
Governor-elect speaks on state issues and milestones in education and public works. He touts added teachers doctors nurses hospital staff and road programs while defending his record against opponents who stay silent on key reforms. James Gray introduces the speaker.
Former Georgia governor Ellis Arnall sails for England as a movie industry representative to begin talks on Britain’s outlay for American films. He travels to Europe to press for financing and favorable terms for U S productions.
Four year old Harry McCrimmon died after falling four feet from a first floor window while sitting in the frame cutting pictures. Police say his aunt reported the incident and he was pronounced dead on arrival at a Columbus hospital.
J p Hogg foreman of the Marion county grand jury says a wet or dry referendum may be called if County Commissioner Singleton refuses to stop sale of alcohol. Grand juries have urged revocation of licenses after recommending to dry up the county.
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