Playing Western tragedy shocks Butler community
A 15 year old boy, Roy Kirksey, shot and killed 10 year old William Wainwright while the pair were "Playing Western" near Butler. The 410 gauge shotgun discharged, striking William in the chest. Sheriff J M Bone said no charges will be filed. funeral services were planned for this afternoon. Surviving are William's parents and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wainwright
Roy Kirksey
Howard Kirksey
Kirksey
J. M., Bone
Wainwright
Butler
CCC
William
For Sale John Deere Tractor H with tiller and planter
Mitchell Turner of Rupert Ga offers a John Deere Model H tractor with cultivator planter and disk tiller for sale. All purchased in March this year. Contact 9252tp for details.
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Mitchell Turner
Rupert
Ex Governor Rivers and Wife Attacked at Lakeland Home
Lakeland sheriff said former Governor E D Rivers and Mrs Rivers were assaulted by an armed man who gained entry by a ruse as two shots were fired. The intruder fled by car, later reportedly killed himself near Valdosta. Rivers and his wife were treated at home. neither seriously injured.
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Lakeland
J. F. Studsill
E. D. Rivers
Show Schedule at Dean Theatre This Week
Sunday and Monday feature Manpower with Marlene Dietrich Edward G Robinson and Geo Raft. Raft and Robinson play hard bitten friends whose bond breaks over a triangle with Dietrich as the third member. Wednesday and Thursday present Joan Crawford Melvyn Douglas Marjorie Main and others in a blackmail thriller with a scarred heroine. Friday and Saturday offer Dressed to Kill starring Lloyd Nolan and Mary Beth Hughes plus Wyoming Wildcat with Don Barry.
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Marlene Dietrich
Edward G. Robinson
Geo Raft
Raft
Robinson
Miss Dietrich
Joan Crawford
Melvyn Douglas
Marjorie Main
Miss Crawford
Lloyd Nolan
Mary Beth Hughes
Don Barry
Wyoming
Seed Oats for Sale Pu John Fulghum Seed Oats
Fulghum full grain seed oats 507 bushels offered for sale at prevailing market price by Co. E. Purvis in Charing Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. E. Purvis
Charing, Ga
Taylor County Farm Bureau Organized At Court House
About seventy five Taylor county farmers attended a mass meeting at the court house Friday afternoon to organize the Taylor County Farm Bureau. H L Wingate of the Georgia Farm Bureau spoke, A B Shehee was elected president, J N Turner secretary treasurer, and charter members listed. The group will cooperate with state and national bureaus to promote beneficial legislation and education.
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Tayllor County
Taylor County Farm Bureau
H. L. Wingate
Georgia Farm Bureau
A. B. Shehee
Taylor County
J. N Turner
State
National Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
E. Waller
E. A. Hollis
George Z. Young
Frank Callahan
J. Ran Cooper
H. K. Sealy
Lewis Watson
Z. R. McCorkle
R. L. Garrett
C.E. Purvis
Homer Chapman
J. H. Harris
J W. Edwards
W. M. Mathews
D. B. Posey
J. T. Cochran
J. A Payne
G D. Locke
G. M. Downs
F. C. Jarrell
G. W. Harris
W. A. Payne
R. E. McCants
James Gray
M. Bone
U. S. Underwood
E. W. Cook
B. F Moore
All Americans Must Make Some Sacrifice Senator Russell Warns
Senator Russell warned in Atlanta that sacrifices are a price of defense and national resolve. He urged Americans to bear their share of burdens to fund the defense program while ensuring farmers retain a rightful place in national life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Russell
Atlanta
R. B. Russell
D-Ga
Russell
Local Draft Board Plans Four Inductees This Month
Taylor county will furnish four men for U S Army service in October. Two white draftees are Quinton Clark of Howard and A J Locke II of Butler, set to depart October 3 for Fort McPherson. Two Black draftees are F M Coleman of Reynolds and Harvey Woodard of Howard, slated to leave October 10 for Fort Benning.
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H. K. Sealy
Taylor County
Quinton Clark
Howard
A. J. Locke I Jr
Butler
Fort McPherson
F. M. Coleman
Reynolds
Harvey Woodard
Fort Benning
Registrants Over 28 to Be Re Classified
The draft board announced instructions from state selective service to re classify all registrants aged 28 and over on July 1 1941 into Class 1 H deferring them indefinitely. New 1 H classification cards are being mailed to 28 year old registrants.
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of Selective Service
Rat Extermination Campaign to Resume in City
A city led effort to eradicate wharf rats, paused briefly, will be resumed with city officials and State Department of Public Welfare assistance. Brill’s Fever spreads through the community, with four local people currently seriously ill and several others affected this year. Officials urge public cooperation to curb the outbreak.
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State Department of Public Welfare
Brill
Methodist Group of Columbus Dist to Hold Meeting
The Columbus district of the Methodist church will hold an adult assembly at Pine Mountain State Camp October 7 and 8. District director Mrs C E Boggs of Talbotton will lead discussions for adult class responsibility and program planning with Florida Conference leader R R Hunnicutt and others assisting. President Hubert Quillian of LaGrange College to speak at evening supper. Reservations to G N Rainey or by phone to 4737.
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Columbus
The
Methodist Church
Pine Mountain State Camp
C. E. Boggs
Talbotton
R. R. Hunnicutt
Florida
J. A. Kelley
Reece Griffin
Hubert Quillian
LaGrange College
G. N. Rainey
Chattahoochee Valley Exposition Opens Next Week
Columbus Ga October 1 advance tickets for the Chattahoochee Valley Exposition begin Monday for a week long fair. Secretary manager F L Jenkins says records crowds are expected each day next week. Local firms have ordered many tickets and sales continue at the transfer station Twelfth street and Broadway. Federal amusement tax is charged this year. Advance tickets go off sale Monday at 10 o clock.
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Columbus
F. L. Jenkins
The
Fair Association
Jenkins
Twelfth Street
Broadway
Young People Rally Planned at Taylor County Camp Ground
A young people's rally will be held at the Taylor County Camp Ground next Sunday. A sunrise service is planned for 8 30 a m followed by preaching at ten 00 a m. Afternoon services at 3 30 p m and evening services at 7 30 p m.
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Taylor County
Taylor County Court Opens With Judge Palmer Presiding
Taylor County Superior Court convenes in Butler next Monday with Judge George C. Palmer presiding and Solicitor General Hubert Calhoun among officials. About twenty five civil cases and around forty criminal matters before the grand jury, plus a single murder trial of Bessie Carter, colored, linked to Bo Corbin’s death last June. Court expected to last one week.
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Taylor County Superior Court
George C. Palmer
Hubert Calhoun
R. G Perkins
J. M. Bone
Bessie Carter
Bo Corbin
Butler
Squirrel Season Opens October First Says County Ranger
County Ranger E Gaultney announces the start of squirrel season on October 1 and urges cooperation. He notes fishing licenses exceed prior seasons, cites a 15 per day bag limit, and requires hunting licenses for all land beyond private property.
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Gaurtney
Qupen
Court House
Butter
E. Gaultney
Four Taylor County Youths Seek Navy Service
The Navy editor reports four Taylor county young men have applied for Navy service since the first call. Others interested are invited to call at this office for all necessary information.
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Navy
The
Herald
Taylor County
Cemetery notice from Butler Garden Club requests lot cleanups
Butler Garden Club asks all cemetery lot owners to clean their plots by Friday October 10. The club will pay for cleaning all walks and driveways and for lots with no living relatives. Members urge all other cemetery lots to be cleaned by October 10.
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Butler Garden Club
Garden Club
Taylor County Teachers Organize Association at Butler
The Taylor County Teachers Association was formed at Butler school auditorium with 58 members. Officers named include T. H. Chambers as president, C. Vinson as vice president, and Mrs. Irene Whatley as secretary treasurer. Ralph Ramsey of the Georgia Education Association gave the address.
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Taylor County Teachers' Association
Butler School
T. H. Chambers
Butler High School
C. Vinson
Crossroads
Irene Whatley
Reynolds High School
Ralph Ramsey
Georgia Education Association
Taylor County Teachers’ Association
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Butter Naval Stores Corporation
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Thomaston
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Brewer
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Chattahoochee Fair
Palmer
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Butler Post American Legion
Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion
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Traverse
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A. L. Swain
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L. A
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Clyde Wilson
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M Gee Jr
W A. Spinks
Bill Bazemore
R. L. Philmond
H. Pierce
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W. E. Marshall
Z. R McCorkle J L. Austin
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Johnnie Shelley
T W. Upton
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H. Dunlap
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R. C. Kirksey
A Payne III
Sealy
J. B. Griffith
C. Abbott
M. Hollis Harmon Huey H. H. Harmon
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Oscar Dreizin
A. J
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H J Porter
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J A. Heath
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Eureka Mfg. Co
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