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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1949
Page
6
Macon reports on Jack Beaver the country’s oldest steeplejack and flag pole specialist. He came to complete a Macon Memorial Park job but must paint 540 more poles across 13 states before year’s end. The partner who began the park job has died.
A running gun battle near Screven left two Black men dead and one wounded as officers pursued a suspect after a tirade at a turpentine still. The posse sought Bishop Sam Johnson after Fred Vail was wounded. Homer McBee, 37, a Screven telephone operator, was killed as he neared the suspect.
Brevard North Carolina October 9 1939 marks a milestone as Ecasta Paper Corp begins rolling large sheets of white cigarette paper in western North Carolina transforming a quiet mountain valley into a key industrial region The move helped salvage Americas big tobacco industry as Germany invaded Poland the next day and France later in World War II
Georgia Taylor County notice to debtors and creditors. Evans Foy estate administrator Robe r L Foy Jr calls all heirs to pay debts and all claimants to present accounts. Attorney for administrator John A Smith, Talbotton. September 5, 1949.
All creditors of Mrs. Minnie W. Windham deceased are urged to present their demands as required by law and all persons owing the estate must make immediate payment. Dated August 1 1949. R L Bell Executor Reynolds Ga
A 1947 Ford tractor overhauled June 1949 is for sale with 2-Disc Tiller 1 Towner Harrow 1 Sub-Soiler 2-Row Planter and Cultivators and Sweeps L Weeder Extra Teeth 7 ft Heavy Duty Power Mower 1 Power Scoop 1 Disc Terrace Machine 1 4-Row Duster 42 inch International Combine. Total price 3500 dollars.
Pursuant to an order of the Ordinary of Taylor County Georgia the administrator will sell at public outcry before the Talbotton court house on the first Tuesday in November 1949. The property covers 45 acres in the 24th land district bounded by Foy Carter and others as part of a year's support for Mrs Mary V Foy and a portion of land lot 123. Also includes any other lands or interests Evans Foy or Ivins Foy owned at death. Cash terms to pay debts and distribute to heirs. The sale is dated October 3 1949 and conducted by Robert L Foy Jr administrator.
The partnership Swain and Minor is dissolved. Elzie Swain gains right to collect all debts owed to the firm and assumes responsibility for all indebtedness. Lewis L Minor is released from liability. Swain has purchased all partnership assets and business. Dated September 24, 1949.
D W Payne administrator seeks discharge from R S West estate in Taylor County Georgia with hearing set the first Monday in November 1949. Tom Posey gives notice of seeking relief from disability from a divorce decree in Mary Etta Posey vs Tom Posey, to be heard January term 1950.
The powerful new eight cylinder V-type engine offers surprising economy with 17.18 to 19 miles per gallon. Optional overdrive increases efficiency. The design includes a rugged frame steel body safety glass reserve power and reliable brakes. Road hugging stability fresh air ventilation and large balloon tires enhance handling.
Practically new baby bed and a Kant Wet Mattress for baby. Also a nearly new spring mattress. Visit Parks Pond for details. Mrs. Willie G Barnes Howard Ga. Electric stove with clock and deep well cooker seen at C. C. Coopers Ru pert. Mrs. A L Cooper Sr 4422 Oates Ave Columbus Ga.
Auctioning three vintage Chevrolets a 1938 two door a 1937 two door and a 1932 light delivery truck all in good mechanical condition. Paul Jones of Howard Georgia lists prices as reasonable and invites contact at local listing.
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