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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1950

Page

6

Notice of Bond Election for Reynolds Sewer Bonds

The City of Reynolds Georgia will hold a bond election May 23 1950 to issue 35000 for sewer system expansion. Bonds 1000 each mature 1951 1965 and 1966 1979 bearing 2.5 and 2.75 percent, semiannual interest, paid at First National Bank of Atlanta. Polls 8am to 3pm at usual Mayor Aldermen voting places.

Reynolds Georgia Taylor County United States of America First National Bank of Atlanta Atlanta C. B. Hicks H. G., Windham, Jr B. W. Hinton L. W. Cook R. L. Bell E. B. Swearingen Andy Borders

Leave to Sell Georgia Property Filed in Taylor County

A.C. Rhodes as administrator of Claudia B. Rhodes deceased applied for leave to sell her real estate. An order for citation was made at the May Term 1950. He will pass upon the application at the June term 1950 of the Taylor County Court of Ordinary. He warns heirs at law and creditors to show cause if any. This May 1 1950 J R Lunsford Ordinary.

Georgia Taylor County A.C. Rhodes Claudia B. Rhodes Court of Ordinary J.R. Lunsford J. R. Wade Letitia W. Wade

Leave to Sell Estate of Mrs Letitia Wade Deceased

J R Wade as administrator petitions for leave to sell Letitia W Wade estate in Taylor County. An order for citation was issued at the May Term 1950 with citation due at June Term 1950. If no cause is shown the court will grant the leave. May 1 1950. Milledgeville Ford Co named in $30,000 damage suit over 1945 February auto crash.

Milledgeville Ford Co

Byrd Seeks Re election to Taylor County State Legislature

D E Byrd announces candidacy for re election to the State Legislature from Taylor County subject to Democratic Executive Committee rules. He pledges to oppose local legislation unless recommended by the grand jury and to require a majority vote for local measures. He asks for votes and influence from voters.

Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee D. E. Byrd

John Turk Announces Candidacy for Georgia House Seat

Taylor County resident John Turk declares his campaign for Representative in the Georgia General Assembly from Taylor County. He notes his lineage in Reynolds and Butler, high school and University of Georgia ties, World War II service, business in Butler, and memberships in American Legion Post 124 VFW Post 8802 and Butler Baptist Church. He asks for voter support in the June 28 Democratic primary.

Taylor County General Assembly of Georgia Democratic Executive Committee Teri Turk Reynolds Ouida Chapman Turk Butler Reynolds High School University of Georgia American Legion Harley Riley Jr VFW Butler Baptist Church John Turk

Lawson Lawsuit For Divorce In Taylor County Court

Raymond Lawson sues Georgia Mathis Lawson for divorce in Taylor Superior Court ahead of the July 1950 term. Georgia Mathis Lawson is commanded to appear on the first Monday in July 1950 to answer the petition. Clerk Thelmon Jarrell notes the notice dated May 4, 1950 with the regular publication dates.

Raymond Lawson Georgia Mathis Lawson Taylor Superior Court Taylor County Superior Court Said County Thelmon Jarrell

Veterans can obtain latest addresses of war-time comrades

World War II veterans in the U S Army Ground forces may request current addresses of former unit members from the National Association of Combat Units in Washington D C The group maintains rosters and addresses and will assist veterans in substantiating service connected disability claims by providing buddy testimony through the VA Veterans may contact Leonard G Parker Jr at the Vets Service Office every Thursday at the local courthouse.

Georgia National Association of Combat Units Washington D. C P. O Washington, D. C Leonard G. Parker Jr State Department Veterans Service Vets Service Office

T-4-L Athlete’s Foot Remedy Ad Shouts Fast Relief

An old drugstore ad promotes T-4-L for athlete’s foot claiming deep germ elimination with 90 percent alcohol, quick relief, and colorless instant drying. It notes a 40 cent money back guarantee at Porter's Drug Store in Butler.

Porter's Drug Store Butler

Oglethorpe Church Names New Pastor

Dr. W. B. Yates of Erin Tennessee has accepted the White Water Baptist church call at Oglethorpe Georgia. He and Mrs. Yates moved into the church pastorium. Yates succeeds Rev. B. T. Peavy who resigned to enter the seminary in Louisville Kentucky.

Oglethorpe, Ga W. B. Yates Erin, Tenn White Water Baptist’ Church Yates B. T. Peavy Louisville, Ky

Candidate Killed in Truck Accident in Georgia

Madison Georgia May 14 B E Beddington Sr candidate for Morgan county clerk in next week s election was killed in a truck accident Saturday according to the Georgia State Patrol.

Madison B. E. Beddington Sr Morgan County Georgia State Patrol

Fifteen Youths Form Graduating Class at Butler High

Professor R L McDougald announces the most interesting commencement in his 15 years at the all colored Butler High School. Graduation exercises are set for Thursday night May 25 with 15 certificates to be issued. Top honors go to Pauline Frances Roquemore Sarah Arlene Russaw and Malissie Threats. Other seniors include Margaret Crump Dorothy Durham Edith Knowlton Lillie Lockhart Rosa Ford Montford Herman Mott Aliie Raines Easter Reynolds Estelle Roquemore John Threats and Evelyn Walton. The baccalaureate will be delivered Sunday at 4 30 pm by Rev H G Neal at Phillips AME church.

R. L. McDougald Pauline Frances Roquemore Sarah Arlene Russaw Malissie Margaret Marie Crump Dorothy Durham Wallace Caldwell Durham Edith Virginia Knowlton Lillie Beatrice Lockhart Rosa Mae Montford Herman Roosevelt Mott Aliie Mae Raines Easter Nell Reynolds Estelle Catherine Roquemore John Thomas Threats Evelyn Elaine Walton

Pistol Duel in Rose Hill Pool Room Ends in Death

In Columbus two brothers in law fought a gun duel at the Rose Hill pool room. Pete McCoy, 25, was wounded seriously and remained on the operating table early Tuesday. J L Rogers, 30, pool room owner, held in city jail with no charge filed pending McCoy's condition. Police say Rogers fired two shots as McCoy fired five.

Columbus City Rose Hill Pete McCoy J. L. Rogers McCoy Rogers

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