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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1933
Page
8
A broad Georgia news roundup reports Dalton postmaster appointment, several obituaries including J. H. Morgan and L. A. Wilhoit, and local shifts in beer legality for Cochran Quitman and Leesburg. It notes Americus cannery renewal, public post office clerks in Roberta, and various state appointments and legal actions affecting agriculture, education, and infrastructure.
In Georgia near Guyton, Edna Morgan, 10, and Collie Mason, 5, died after eating blackberries sprayed with poison meant for Irish potato bugs. The spray targeted a potato field but drifted to nearby berry bushes, leading to both deaths over the weekend.
Dalton Georgia May 16 Old Man Low Mood was formally hanged and buried at Dalton Saturday amid a throng of about 6000 from Whitfield and adjoining counties. Dr Edgar Jackson delivered a funeral oration focusing on the deceased vices rather than virtues. Merchants sponsored the hanging and funeral to publicize a business uptick over the past two months.
Montezuma Ga May 15 Sept 8 C Haddock of Montezuma school announces Dr J A Thomas will deliver the commencement sermon at the school auditorium at 11 1 p m Sunday June 4 and that the bac er laureate address will be made Monday evening by G A Robinson followed by diplomas presented to the graduating class by the board of trustees The senior class includes Allene Hicks Luna Brown Jean Lockerman Miriam Smith Roma Smith Harriet Taylor Sara Mann Dorothy Fowler Ann Clements John Mullino Frank Andrews Curtis Young John RB Guerry Jr Marshall Cheves Dorsey Alexander James Reeland Dale Jones Maurice Miller Richard Saunders John Lester and Morgan Greene
Athens Ga May 17 Representative Charles H Brand 72 long serving Democrat since 1917 died at his Athens residence after several months illness.
Milledgeville Georgia May 12 Post master H T Cline resigns sending notice to Washington The move shocks locals as the office may be filled by an acting postmaster until a permanent appointment is made Congressman Carl Vinson had pledged last fall to support Dr E A Tigner Milledgeville dentist and Democrat for the role
Albany Ga May 17 Regulations giving unqualified indorsement to the efficient and courteous qualities of the engineering staff of the State Highway Board were adopted unanimously by members of the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia in the closing session of the annual convention. J H Griffith of Athens was elected president succeeding M W Tift of Albany. Macon was awarded the 1934 convention.
Cassetta May 13 L M Houser warden of Muscogee county convicts and roads superintendent was held for the Chattahoochee county grant ary after a two day preliminary hearing tied to the slaying of J T Davis Jr and Mrs Thelma Roberts on the night of April 22 Carlisle custodian of the convict camp was held as an accessory after the fact and was allowed to make a 2000 bond.
In Ocilla Georgia on May 11 a granite marker was erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy in Irwinville to honor the capture of Jefferson Davis exactly 68 years prior. A four acre camping site near Irwinville was donated years ago to Georgia by Judge J B Clements.
J. Callaway of LaGrange, chair of the campaign, says work will begin within days on the Georgia Hall project at Warm Springs. The Building of Georgia Hall book nears 28,000 names with a $100,000 goal and aims to present the list to President Roosevelt this fall with about 50,000 donors.
May 15 report of a major local deal. Charlie Mathis bought the Montezuma Cotton Oil property from Perkins Oil, plans to run the gin and warehouse, and handle farm products, livestock, and cottonseed. Part of the land sold to Montezuma Knitting Mills to support higher output.
Columbus, May 16 An apparent fish camp tragedy ends with W T Evans 62 arrested for murder in the fatal shooting of Jesse Smith 31 of Columbus Monday morning Police found a Spanish type pistol with ammunition on Evans who allegedly shot Smith while walking toward the waterworks plant three miles north of the city Evans reportedly admitted shooting and claimed he had instructed Bunt Melton to call the police He appeared intoxicated as officers moved him toward the river with J C Sanders nearby
Americus and Sumter County show improving industry with unemployment falling and new projects. Wages rise as the Humber home and several residences are renovated, the Dixon Ice and Storage plant runs on a 24 hour shift, and repairs boost local employment. McClesky Peanut and Cotton Oil mills resume operations along with sawmills and shingle firms.
Ellaville Ga May 18 Superintendent H G McKee outlines the 1943 graduation program. Senior play Fifty Fifty on May 28 followed by the commencement sermon at the Methodist church by Rev I H Williams. Graduation exercises May 29 at 8 30 p m with Dr J W West delivering the address. Diploma recipients include Virginia Bivins Jamie Dillard Margaret Greene Carmen Rainey Ruth Snipes Marjorie Wimbush Evelyn Souter Raymond Duncan Joe Bettys Paul Tondee Charlton Usry Meg Donald Snipes Scott Hart Emett Hart Carmen Rainey first honor valedictory. Joe Gettys second honor salutatory.
Ft Gaines Ga May 18 Clay county slashed its tax rate from 16 to 3 per thousand and publicly lists economies such as court house janitors using straw brooms ice water cut, fuel from lightwood knots, reduced office supplies, abolished convict gang, and two day court terms. Road tax suspended five years with volunteer road work and a sparse highway system prevails. Ft Gaines has long been noted for frugal administration.
Atlanta May 18 indication that Governor Talmadge will move to transfer insane prisoners from jails to the state hospital at Milledgeville was outlined in a prison commission letter to wardens of convict camps. It requests information on carpenters brick masons plumbers painters and electricians in prison. The plan aims to shelter 300 inmates now confined in jails awaiting admittance to the Milledgeville hospital.
In Claxton Georgia May 16 a mayoral meeting abruptly removed Officer Womble and installed J B Smith as officer Anderson Williams was named streetman to replace Breckley Easterling amid a theft investigation. Womble Easterling and Jojo Grimes allegedly stole eight hams from the Claxton Ice Plant and hid them in City Hall via a ceiling access after locking the storage. The incident stems from a robbery at dawn Tuesday with sheriff witnesses involved.
Atlanta on May 18 Philip Weltner a 46 year old Atlanta lawyer and former member of the board of regents of the university system of Georgia was elected by the regents to be director of education of the entire system Hughes Spalding chairman said the post may reduce the role of a chancellor but the director will handle many duties now done by Charles M Snelling who is chancellor emeritus and act as liaison between the board and the system Weltner served on the board since its inception in 1981 until his term ended in March and has remained a consulting figure for the board during retirement.
Thomaston Georgia May 12 The 80000 spindle B F Goodrich Rubber plant operates at full capacity on a 144 hour week with 1400 operatives working three 48 hour shifts. Akron tire factories also switch to six days a week, 24 hours, boosting output 200 percent since March and bringing reemployment for many former workers.
Albany May 15 Delegates to the 19th annual convention of the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia began arriving Monday for the formal opening Tuesday with indications a record attendance would be established. The delegates were guests of Sumter county commissioners at a barbecue in Americus Monday before reaching Albany. The legislative session scheduled for Monday was postponed until Tuesday to permit members of the executive committee to prepare for an executive session Monday night at which recommendations on policies for the coming year were to be formulated. Delegates said the committee probably would consider a move to hold an annual three day institute in addition to the convention similar to an institute held by the Georgia peas association to instruct members in county government.
Speaker Rainy announced on May 12 that June 10 is the target adjournment date for the special session. He said the House could be ready to adjourn by June 1 but expects to remain in Washington until June 10 as President Roosevelt presses for an early finish before the London economic conference begins June 12. Democratic leaders are pursuing adjournment by June 1.
A sermon from first page notes a solemn call to honor mothers, linking Behold Thy Mother to the crucifixion scene. It urges every listener to reflect on maternal sacrifice, enduring care, and the call to aid all women in need, tying faith, memory, and duty to daily life.
The report notes the four shots that struck Davis in the chest and the calibres used. Davis was found in the front seat of his car with six shells nearby. Mrs Holmes was shot in the forearm and chest with the same weapon. Davis’s body is in Prattsburg Talbot County and Mrs Holmes in a Cow cemetery. Autopsies are expected to be performed to determine facts.
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