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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1935
Page
8
Wanted male with driving route experience preferred but not required. Positions open in Talbot County Ft. Valley and Oglethorpe. Rawleigh Dept. GAF-42-MF Memphis Tenn. Apply by writing J C Fuller Reynolds Ga R 1.
Memorial Day marks the formal start of summer travel and beach openings. Goodyear dealer W A Payne urges drivers to have tires inspected before long trips to avoid flats and roadside delays. Heat accelerates wear, so replacement of worn tires prevents accidents and delays on holidays.
In Americus Georgia Rebecca Hubert born 1801 died 1885 had been buried nearly 80 years. Her cast iron casket preserved the body to a remarkable state, while three nearby children decayed. The remains were moved to Live Oak and Oak Grove cemeteries, with the grave stone restored.
Richland Georgia May 25 Superintendent J M Lanier who led Richland schools for five years resigns to join the Educational Association of New York. He will depart Richland Tuesday to begin his new post. Under his tenure the system advanced notably in multiple areas.
The U S Supreme Court struck down Section 6 A of the NRA, affecting about 420 000 workers across 15 000 firms in Georgia The decision may end litigation against John E Whitley a LaGrange contractor and could prompt dismissal of indictments for paying below NRA scales Officials expect no wage hour changes in Georgia and some workers may benefit NRA head Richberg and AG Cummings planned a full study before official replies Justice Hughes warned extraordinary conditions do not grant constitutional power The ruling triggered swift political and legal reactions across the capital and states involved
Savannah Ga May 28 The Union Bag and Paper Corporation of New York the world s largest bag maker announced through president Alexander Calder the closing of a contract for a modern plant costing 4 000 000 The Savannah plant will employ 875 workers plus 500 in the woods and a total payroll over 1 000 000 yearly
H A Stallings associate editor of The Waycross Journal-Herald was elected head of the Georgia Lions at the state convention in Columbus. Stallings was chosen district governor for Georgia at the concluding sessions, with Gainesville named as the 1936 convention city.
Atlanta May 27 The issuance of state licenses to beer dealers in Georgia was halted by a ruling from Attorney General M J Yeomans that applicants must obtain permits first from local authorities The opinion references section 15 A of the beer act granting counties and towns discretion to issue or reject licenses for manufacture wholesale or retail and leaves open whether local authorities could ban beer as a business.
In Cuthbert Georgia on May 29 Andrew College held commencement exercises for forty two graduates. Rev S C Cliff college president delivered the literary address and presented diplomas. The Cornell Singers directed by Miss Katherine Hutton sang the processional. Magna cum laude honors went to Frances Holst and Nelle McGrady cum laude to Mary Trapp Harris Louise Lanier Frances Lee and Eleanor Massee.
A lengthy roll of names by district lists candidates and select officials from multiple Georgia districts including Albany, Columbus, Atlanta, Macon, Rome, Athens, and Savannah. The unnamed entry includes district coordinators, chairs, and numerous individuals such as Mrs. Clara Conroy, W. J. Curry, J. Rourke, and many others.
Dr Geo M Sparks director of the University System evening school has accepted an invitation to deliver the commencement address at Georgia Southwestern College Americas June 7. Ninety-two students will graduate and numerous local students are listed among those receiving normal diplomas and junior college certificates at the graduation exercises.
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