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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1934
Page
8
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled that a disabled World War II veteran cannot obtain a free real estate broker license. The ruling clarifies eligibility under state licensing provisions amid ongoing debates over veteran benefits. The decision affects similar claims by veterans seeking waivers.
The Rt. Rev. Philip Cook bishop of Delaware and vice president of the National Council of the Protestant Episcopal church will deliver the commencement sermon at the Fort Valley Normal and Industrial School on Sunday morning May 27 in Fort Valley Georgia.
Dahlonega Ga May 22 Mr Columbus Peck fifty five was killed instantly by lightning late Monday afternoon within fifty yards of his home as he came from the field He lived about ten miles east of Dahlonega and leaves a wife and four children His wife stood in the door and saw the stroke.
Athens Ga May 19 Federal surplus relief syrup purchases will net Georgia farmers about 35000. A total of 39156.52 will be paid by the corporation for Georgia syrup shipped to Tennessee Kentucky Ohio Illinois and West Virginia for relief purposes Limited marketing costs will be paid out of gross income.
Fort Valley Georgia reports rising business activity as several new stores open this week and homes for rent vanish. Prospects of prosperity return to the community with peaches due to ripen June 5 and a reduced number of growers.
Unadilla Georgia May 18 a school building was destroyed by a noon Thursday fire started by a lightning strike. Several children were in the building but no injuries were reported as the blaze began in the music room on the second floor of the wooden structure.
W. T. Pollock, a Tampa produce dealer, told Macon police that three men in an automobile with a siren, wearing badges, stopped his truck near Griffin after midnight and forced him to drive several miles for a speeding charge before dumping him and stealing $287.
Montezuma resident Miss Clara Martin Guerry recently completed a piano recital at Oberlin Conservatory in Ohio and has been named among Oberlin’s top fourth in the senior class. The honors day event announced honor students from both the conservatory and the College of Arts and Sciences and featured the Phi Kappa address.
Atlanta May 19 Pryor Bowen once linked to the John Ottley kidnapping will graduate from Lavonia High School at commencement on June 1 Bowen served six months for his role in the crime and kept his promise to return to school His attorney Leon B Guillebeau says Bowen maintains a high scholastic average and is catching up on missed work
Governor Talmadge will launch his re election bid at a Fourth of July Bainbridge celebration. Tammany club in Decatur County Georgia says the event will draw about 20 000 supporters and that every county could be represented. Judge Pittman plans an early start with a Calhoun speech next Saturday. Ed Gilliam has not announced campaign plans.
Macon on Columbus road witnesses a fatal hit and run as Culver Aultman 17, telegraph messenger and sole supporter of a large family, is killed. Evelyn Cook 14 is seriously injured when a car swerves from the pavement. Floyd Hunter is arrested and later confesses to being the driver.
The narrator discusses meeting a Bay City lawyer with a large farm in Texas, owning 450 acres of crops and about 200 cattle, plus a seven to eight person law office. The trip continues toward Huntsville, Houston, and New Orleans, detailing stops, people, and a Fort Worth convention with thousands in attendance.
Dillard B Lassiter, long in formation at the state NRA compliance office, was appointed labor compliance officer for Georgia. He will handle NRA code complaints involving labor provisions. Lassiter, a Vienna native, graduated from Emory College Oxford New York University and Columbia University.
A montage of humorous oblique notices from Butler Georgia dated May 22 1934. It catalogs discarded junk cars for sale in auction mixing local chatter about residents Bennett For man and Drawhon plus a farewell from C C notes readers and a supervisor’s candid letter praising Company 1430 Co C Camp P78. It blends light gossip with civic notices and a sports misplay report.
Public outcry sale in Taylor County Georgia on June 5 1934 to settle a Universal Credit Corporation claim. Property includes a 1982 Ford one and a half ton truck body No 157 lettered hb 6B and motor No 5052305 owned by L H Vanlandingham. Sheriff R P McGuffin notes the date and court action.
C H Neisler declares candidacy for Representative in Taylor County Georgia for the Democratic primary on September 18 1934. He pledges to serve county and state to the best of his ability if elected.
C W Foy announces candidacy for the legislature from Taylor City subject to Democratic primary rules on September 12 1984. He asks for votes and influence and signs respectfully.
A first time candidate declares for the Georgia House of Representatives from Taylor County subject to the Democratic primary on September 12. He cites support from voters who favor sound economic government and endorses the current state administration while pledging to advance agricultural and educational interests.
P A Jenkins announces candidacy for County Tax Commissioner of Taylor County in the Democratic primary on September 12 1934. He notes prior four year service as Tax Receiver, explains consolidation of offices, pledges honest business like service and fair handling of public funds, and asks for support.
Public outcry sale on June 12 1934 before Taylor County Georgia courthouse for 184 4 acres in Taylor County including parts of lots 176 145 and 146 with 101 1 4 acres claimed as estate of John Turner deceased. Debt secured by deed to Harr Winter Inc and Marble Savings 4 TM. Sale day total debt about 10205 percent. W E Steed attorney signs for seller.
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