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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1932
Page
8
Governor Roosevelt plans a Georgia stop late this month. Doves hunting closed Friday and reopens November 20. Local obituaries and engagements dot the week with crashes, fires, and public notices. Roads, rail fares, and public service topics figure in audit results and hearings. Several communities report deaths, births, and civic appointments while churches organize new congregations.
Webster county crime near Preston led to two brothers in law being found guilty and condemned to die on October 28. Sumter County officers transported the defendants to Bibb county jail for safekeeping after a swift trial lasting about ninety minutes. The couple, a middle aged wife and her husband, were attacked as they slept, with one assailant using a hoe and the other a piece of iron, leaving the man unconscious for nearly two hours. The woman remains in semi conscious condition at home.
In Emmalane Georgia on September 28 Robert and Harvey Wiggins threatened to run everyone out of town. Robert was killed after a Bradham stores confrontation. Melvin Bradham and his father fired, Harvey Wiggins was injured and later arrested as deputies investigated. Robert had a prior murder case. both brothers were sons of Joe Wiggins.
The Masonic Grand Lodge of Georgia will meet in Macon on October 25 where William B. Clarke of Savannah will succeed Joseph M. Moore of Milledgeville as Grand Master. The State Department of Education awarded five-year contracts for standard school textbooks beginning January 1, 1984. Miss Katherine Armstrong's wedding plans are canceled after her father Guy Armstrong's death in Macon. A note from Bill Allen, 35, ends his life in Statesboro. Georgia to host National Commander L. A. Johnson for an official visit in Atlanta on October 9 for the state Legion conference.
County fair poultry exhibits were smaller than hoped with space and time constraints. Four high pens were judged by 4-H club boys trained in county stock judging. prizes awarded in Polish China and Jersey classes among others. Local volunteers thanked for facilities. demonstrations suggested to improve future shows.
The list shows Sarah Montgomery Lena Thets and Helen Neisler with special tomatoes and garden notes, plus Virginia Perkins and Mary Booth among garden participants. The sewing divisions include Rachael Montgomery Eleanor McDaniel and Josephine McCorvey in first year, with Frances Young winning five dollars for best all round club girl.
Senator Howard suggests restructuring the highway board to have six members, one for each of the six road divisions. He argues this would create fairer distribution of highway funds, reduce the burden on a central beltway group, and require legislative approval to amend the law without removing current board terms. He invites discussion from the public and newspapers.
Americus Ga Oct 4 Representative Chas H Crisp, named to the U S tariff commission, said Tuesday he would resign his seat October 7 to take the new post. He plans to leave for Washington Monday and has notified the governor to set a November 8 special election to fill the remainder of his term.
Ashburn Ga Sept 80 The skeleton of a young white man found by two women fishing in a nearby creek was tentatively identified as Charlie Coleman of Vienna Identification by Charles Stokesbury who saw belt trousers and shoes match those on the skeleton Coleman disappeared about six weeks ago The skeleton appeared in the water about six weeks with flesh decomposed remaining bones and clothing The skeleton weighted by a rock tied around the neck authorities suspect murder and disposal in the creek
A military officer and a lawyer discuss the dangers of their professions. The officer notes that those who live by the sword must expect to die by the sword. The lawyer counters with the idea that those who live by the law must expect to die by the law.
In Taylor County Georgia under a 1928 deed to secure debt from W L Caldwell to Missessie Horne and assigned to J F Posey a sale is set for the first Tuesday in November 1982 during legal hours. The property includes half of lot 236 and 45 acres in the southeast corner of lot 245 in the fourth district. Caldwell died after the deed execution and $506.89 is due. The sale will transfer title to the purchaser per the deed to secure debt.
A sheriff sale set for the first Tuesday in November 1932 at the courthouse governs multiple Taylor County parcels. The docket includes 200 acres from land lots 104 and 89, plus additional tracts totaling about 100 to 210 acres across lots 197 and 220, all in the 13th district, second section. Properties were tied to J C Youngblood and Mance McCarther with tax and execution claims by E A Hollis and Interstate Bond Company transferee, with Asa Chillies Guardian, dated October 4, 1932.
The report details a divisional stewardship declamation contest with an anniversary banquet at 6 pm and a 7 30 pm program featuring Aldrine Combs and Mrs Porter Mason in a duet. Katherine Hatcher Will will cover the G A house party at Bessie Tift College and winners receive divisional awards. Dr Beagle will speak on Presenting Christ to the Youth of Our Southland. A playlet A Picture of Y W A 1907 1982 closes the evening. Friday features a general conference led by Mrs McMahon and Miss Mary Christian.
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