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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1962
Page
6
Georgia's traffic deaths climbed from 272 to 314 in the first four months of 1962 as car travel rose by 244.8 million miles. Rural deaths increased to 241 and urban deaths to 73 with 53 pedestrians killed statewide. Monthly totals show January 75, February 59, March 106, and April 74 fatalities.
Fire destroyed a hay barn at Milledgeville State Hospital Sunday night. The building was unoccupied, a hospital spokesman said. A minor explosion caused by stored sodium nitrate aroused patients in nearby Colony Farm buildings. Damage estimated between 25,000 and 50,000 dollars. barn valued at 25,000 dollars.
Georgia records a 12 percent rise in deaths per 100 million miles driven in the first four months. Col. Conner cites factors including more cars and miles traveled, reckless drivers, public apathy, and the Feb. 1 law prohibiting speed timing devices within city limits, which affects motorists' behavior once they reach open highways.
Taylor County Board of Education passed two regulations affecting students. Married students will be barred from all county schools starting in 1962 63 term, and any married during a term must withdraw. A child may enter first grade only if turning six by January first after the term opens.
The week of May 21 26 is Mail Box Improvement Week for Tay lor County rural routes. Patrons should show names on boxes visible to the carrier and keep boxes painted and grouped if close together. List of local postmasters and counties is provided for guidance.
By G. Ross Freeman, chaplain for the Georgia Association of Soil Conservation District Supervisors, churches across Georgia observe National Soil and Water Stewardship Week May 27 to June 3 with minister packets to aid preparation. Ministers can spread information, beautify church grounds, mention soil and conservation in devotionals, and include admonitions about reclaiming and protecting land in sermons. A dramatic service honoring soil, water, farm implements, and sewer is suggested for urban or rural churches.
Colorful wishing wells and glass jars were placed in outlets and public spots as Macon Rescue Mission launches a $40,000 fund drive. Vice chairman T Y Gibson voiced optimism while Wm A Fickling Sr chaired a luncheon for officials to review early results. H B Mathews to publish first district report.
Ware County Superior Court Judge Ben Hodges ruled Theodorce Blumberg and Helen R Blumberg legally married at Charlton County Justice of the Peace Harvey on July 9 1958. The Philadelphia steel industrialist died in December 1959. the estate valued at about $2 million awaits settlement contingent on the marriage validity ruling.
Oglethorpe Ga B G Bickley appointed to represent the Marshallville district on the Macon County School Board succeeding Dave Vining. Grand jury also recommends a detailed statement on back tax collection be prepared for presentation to the November term.
The Soil Stewardship Committee invites ministers to submit sermon manuscripts detailing original or unusual conservation observances. Reports will be compiled to guide other churches in the state next year. Send submissions to the state association office at 707 Grand Building, Macon.
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