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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1930
Page
8
Press day planned at the Southeastern fair in Atlanta. paving contracts for Cuthbert streets let. Key meetings include the State Democratic Convention in Macon and a Grand Theatre reopening near Nov. 1. Deaths span J D Reinfree near Miona Springs and Crawford county leader Charles Marshall.
Washington Oct 5 The report by circuit judges recommends five new district judges to relieve federal court congestion. It urges permanent creation of 16 additional judgeships expiring upon incident deaths and notes the major problem of court congestion across regions including southern New York eastern New York northern Georgia eastern Michigan and West Virginia.
Macon Georgia, Oct 6. W L Huff city manager for Rogers Stores told police a lone bandit with a sawed off shotgun held him up outside district offices and took about 6000 in weekend receipts. The bandit fled in a small tan Ford coupe later found abandoned with a loaded 20 gauge pump gun nearby.
Americus Georgia October 6 A nationwide mail swindle scheme targeting school teachers was halted by J E Mathis superintendent of Americus schools After a form letter offered hosiery to teachers victims were asked to remit by money order The arrested culprit Joseph J Horton alias M B Wilson alias Frank Ogg faced charges for using the mails to defraud and was stopped thanks to Mathis efforts
Atlanta, Oct. Predicting the death knell of the location of industries in smaller communities if current truck and rail competition continues, W. L. Stanley of Seaboard Air Line urges public remedy. He warns paralysis of business, higher freight rates, stagnation of community growth, and increased taxes unless action is taken.
Dick Russell returns to Winder for a large homecoming as Georgia voters show a decisive primary victory. A motorcade, street celebrations, and multiple speakers mark the scene, with Chief Justice Rutherford B. Russell Sr and supporters praising the candidate’s push against political factionalism and state bureaus. The unofficial county results show Russell carrying 126 of 161 counties for 828 unit votes and a strong popular-vote lead over Carswell.
A prominent South Georgia woman, Mrs G F Alford Sr, was killed when her car plunged from a 20 foot embankment after a tire blowout on the road between Madison Fla and Quincy Fla. Her husband and sister-in-law, Mrs W H Westberry, were seriously injured and hospitalized in Thomasville. The Alords lived in Sylvester and were en route to St Augustine Fla.. their son G F Alford Jr of Albany runs a Radium Springs property.
Rev. Jack Johnson pastor of Calvary Baptist church and tabernacle was released under 250 bond after a warrant sworn by W C Mitchell. He faces municipal court Tuesday on charges of cheating and swindling over a $189 worthless check given to settle a printing bill from Quality Press.
Macon Ga Oct 4 The Georgia supreme court denied a rehearing after affirming the trial court in the 1928 murder of J W Parks 18 an orphan printer by Earl Manchester 21. Manchester said he still has faith though and now relies on the Georgia prison commission and the governor for relief.
Reliable men sought by a national necessity manufacturer to handle retail and wholesale distribution in the region. Exclusive rights offered to a candidate with 1000 to 1500 cash capital to finance the business. Honesty and ambition trump experience. product has unlimited prospects and no competition. Potential earnings between 6000 and 7500 annually. Respond to Sales Manager at 765 Ogden Avenue, Chicago Times for district interview.
Betty Cobb age 48 was detained in Atlanta on Saturday for the murder of her sister-in-law Mrs. Zimmie Logan 48 of Griffin. Cobb said Logan interfered with her marriage and a rear house argument preceded a single shot that killed Logan as she sat in a car. Cobb surrendered to police after the shooting.
Buena Vista Ga Oct 8 Marion county welcomes Mrs Fannie Mae Griner as home demonstration agent Her duties include home improvement 4 H club work canning and related tasks She has arrived and is being warmly received as countywide programs begin across Marion County
A remarkable incident reported to the State Highway Department describes lightning striking a newly laid road just north of Zebulon on Route 3. A steel center strip dividing concrete sections carried the current for about 4 000 feet, causing small holes and damage to expansion joints every 50 feet, but authorities said the damage was not serious.
Richard Russell Jr expresses deep gratitude to the People of Georgia after a primary victory. He credits loyal supporters who sacrificed time and effort, pledges to serve with dedication, and asks all Georgians to help carry forward his platform principles.
John Philip Sousa conducts his 100 musician Sousa band in famous marches at the Atlanta auditorium. Two concerts scheduled for Tuesday October 28 featuring the renowned band and its lasting impact on march music.
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