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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1961
Page
8
In Savannah Georgia a 500 gallon tank at the Manger Hotel leaking oil into the Savannah River prompted the Coast Guard to consider a federal complaint under the Oil Pollution Act of 1924. City engineers and firemen responded after fumes posed a fire hazard near East Broad Street.
By order of the Ordinary there will be a public outcry on the first Tuesday in June 1961 at the courthouse door in Butler for cash bids on six acres of land in Taylor County Georgia. The property consists of three acres from Lot 34 Northwest corner of 25 acres and three more acres from the same lot, forming a six acre parcel in the 14th District. Collings Reserves. Administrator T J Rowe announces on May 8 1961.
Legal notices inform Mrs Julia B Fisher and George M Summey Jr that they must appear in Taylor County Georgia Superior Court within 60 days of March 20 1961 order for service by publication in ongoing libel for divorce actions. Judge Hubert Calhoun and Judge J R Thompson preside. Clerk W B Gained signs the notice.
The Sheriff of Taylor County will sell on the first Tuesday in June 1961 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the county court house the property of Bessie M. Carter and Henry C. Carter by virtue of an execution in favor of Comrath Finance against the defendants. Items include sofa chairs end tables lamps beds vanity chest of drawers dining table chrome chairs and an electric hair dryer. The sale is conducted by Charlie J Wright Sheriff.
Legal hours of sale set at 10:00 a m. and describe property to be sold under an execution in favor of Domarth Finance against Albert Tomlin and Louise Tomlin. Property includes 3 bedrooms, a Westinghouse stove and refrigerator, dining table and chairs, and a 1952 four door Chevrolet car. Sale dated April 22, 1961, by Charlie J. Wright.
Arthur Carter and Bessie Mae Carter are named in an execution brought by Domarth Finance & Investment. The notice lists household items including bed vanity chest dining table and four chairs and names Sheriff Charlie J. Wright of Taylor County as the officer.
In June 1961 an execution issued against Florine Banks and Eddie Banks returns to the Superior Court. The sheriff of Taylor County is to seize one Frigidaire Refrigerator and one Wilson Sewing Machine as part of the defendants in execution. A note quotes Thomas Scott on leaving a legacy through education.
Petition for charter to form VIP Finance Company by Ralph R Underwood Irene W Underwood and U S Underwood seeks general loan and finance business with authority to issue notes bonds and insure policies. Authorized 100000 shares, capital not less than 10000, 35 year term, Georgia law consent granted April 29 1961 by Judge Hubert Calhoun.
Eight room dwelling with 2 baths and gas heat. Attic fan and electric range wired. One acre lot located within Butler city limits. Call UN 2 2185 (5182b) E H Bazemore.
1 200 amp portable welder and a 1/2 ton GMC truck offered in good condition. Price reasonable. Interested buyers in Americus Georgia should call 7530.
W E McNeely in Thomaston Georgia offers a three year old purebred Angus bull weighing 1200 pounds and five milk cows that are fresh and springing. Contact Rt4 Midway 7 4408 at night.
Two item sale in good condition includes a Frigidaire electric range and a five piece dinette suit. Contact Richard Taylor at UN 2 4485 or UN 2 5541.
Fronts U. S. 19 with paved city street behind lot. Includes pecan and fruit trees. City sewage and water available. Contact Bobby Brooks at UN 2371g (420) i for details.
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