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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1944
Page
7
Georgia markets report sugar cane selling at a penny per stalk while the state boasts a first of its kind cancer clinic in the south. Other items note county treasuries, expositions, clergy moves, and local incidents across Georgia.
In Raiford Florida on October 9 three Black men admitted to raping a white woman and were executed in the electric chair after last minute delays. James Williams 26 Freddie Lane 20 and James Davis 16 faced the chair without statements as the supreme penalty was carried out.
Barnesville prepares for Centennial Association of Baptist church October 18 and 19 at First Baptist Church with 500 to 600 visitors expected each day.
Newark authorities identified the wreck as the Bainbridge Army Air Base craft en route to Newark from Bainbridge Georgia. Bodies recovered were Major B H Carpenter of Lynchburg Virginia and Lt Peter Carr of White Plains New York. Carpenter was traveling to attend his brother Lee Carpenter's funeral in Madison.
A historical want ad column with marriage inquiry, used heater for sale, poultry and seeds listings. Entries include Juliaetta Idaho Box 358 marriage note, Franklin McCants Butler Georgia roosters, multiple farmers offering seed oats and grain oats from Reynolds Charing and Butler areas, with contact details and prices.
The Negro Worker urges workers to improve themselves following Booker T. Washington’s lead. It warns against trouble makers and sloth, and promotes punctuality, reliability, and quality work. The creed commits to doing one’s best, maintaining peace, and serving country and family.
October 9 in Cordele reports say 15 year old Alvie Lee Faircloth died from a self inflicted shotgun wound. A coroner's inquest ruled the death personal safety related and funeral services were held at Union Baptist Church.
Two-speed 1941 Chevrolet truck with Great Dame trailer in good condition. Contact H. E. Childres Butler Georgia phone 9903.
One two horse wagon one weeder and one corn dropper all practically new. Two bay mare mules about 1250 pounds each ages seven and nine years respectively. Felton Blackston Butler R1.
Electrical appliances repaired with full guarantee offered by Fred A. Peed Jr. Also a heavy duty utility trailer in A-one condition priced reasonably. A black bill-fold containing five one dollar bills and one five dollar bill plus an identification card names Ernest G. Blackwell lost in Butler last Saturday. Liberal reward offered.
A two hundred two and one half acre farm known as S H Harris place lies three miles north of Mauk on the school and mail route. It includes a five room dwelling and outbuildings. Written inquiries go to Mrs S H Harris Reynolds Route 4 or to Mrs Ed A Childres.
Free to men who shave. introduce a new double duty double edge razor blade. We will give a Velvet Edge Blade Sharpener free with 25 blades for sending names of 10 men who use safety razors. Send no money. Name address and 12c coin or stamps to cover postage. Dealers write. National Distributors Louisville KY.
Tributes pour in from figures like Hull Hoover Evatt Farley after the death of Willkie born Feb 18 1892 in Elwood Indiana. He rose to national prominence in 1933 as head of Commonwealth and Southern and challenged Roosevelt policies while opposing isolationism. His death is mourned as a loss to the nation and world peace.
In Cordele Georgia on October 10 15 year old Alvie Lee Faircloth student at East Crisp High died instantly from a gunshot wound deemed self inflicted by a coroner's jury. The body was found by her mother Mrs Faircloth after a gunshot woke them.
Macon Georgia Miller High principal H S Lasseter reported the school has raised $10,000 toward a $50,000 goal to purchase a pursuit plane. Francis Smith Victory Corps president presided with Alice Crimmins vice president outlining the rally’s purpose. Each supervisor’s weekly bond and stamp goal was set at $240.
Macon will host the launch of the cruiser USS Macon on October 15 at New York Shipbuilding Corp Cam den New Jersey. Mrs Charles L Bowden wife of Macons mayor to christen the vessel following the citys naval legacy with the dirigible Macon and its sister ship USS Akron.
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