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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1929
Page
1
A moral exhortation to patriotic parents to support their children’s schooling and welfare. Emphasizes unity between parent and teacher, consults with educators, and avoids parental wrath at home to foster confidence and success in school.
I E Cheney widow of William Cheney and her daughter Miss Annie Mac Britt visited Butler to tend to family cemetery work. Perry Adams and Rev J T Adams reunited with old friends at the Herald office, recounting boyhood memories and Perry Adams current electrician role in Milwaukee. H G Hobbs, longtime pastor, made a brief Butler stop before continuing travels after health issues and a recent operation.
The Taylor County Grand Jury for the October 1929 term submits general presentments. They urge appointing a County Historian, publishing quarterly county fund statements, employing a qualified County Farm Agent, and adding several individuals to the paupers list. They call for stricter compulsory schooling enforcement and modest per diem pay for jurors and bailiffs. They recommend CPA audits of county books, enforcement of special tax, and capital improvements to jail and court house, plus a planned county wide remodeling funded by taxation or bonds. They address road repairs after heavy rains, naming specific dangerous routes and bridges needing attention.
Dying from wasp sting complications, Ras Rowland of Tift County is reported. Fort Valley mourns Mrs. Emmett Houser after a lingering illness. Thomaston and Americas note hospital prospects. Cartersville votes against selling its electric plant. Regional figures include Rev. Charles Butler’s funeral in Camilla after a train fall death, and George McWhorter, Athens legal figure, dies.
Four days of civil work and one criminal day filled the Superior court with attorneys, witnesses and spectators. The Grand Jury reported 66 true bills and 11 special presentments, with murder and burglary among the counts. Remon Carter received additional sentences for escape and burglary, while others faced varied verdicts as the docket moved toward the next hearing.
Mr Lee J Barnes of Butler died after a two week illness from paralysis at age 65. A native of Jones county he moved from Gray Georgia to Butler three years ago becoming Cash Grocery manager. He left a sister Mrs Mulligan and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held in Bradley Georgia with Col H P Wallace and others attending.
Sympathy extends to H. W. Foy of this county and son of Frank Foy after his car struck an elderly Black man near Macon. The accident was deemed unavoidable and Foy was held blameless. He rushed the victim to a Macon hospital where the man died shortly after arrival.
The annual Taylor County Singing Convention met in the Butler school auditorium with many singers from Taylor and nearby counties. Attendees enjoyed the day and participated in the sessions.
WMAZ Macon listeners on Tuesdays from 1180 to 12 Central hear Nick Economou of Montezuma sing with a charming voice. He is well known locally and highly esteemed by residents.
For sale a cow with calf and a small family rental offer at a right price. Apply at the Herald Office in Butler. J T Kirkley announces available rooms with lights and water. The School Improvement Club of Butler High School plans an enormous autumn festival on Friday night November 1 with several entirely new attractions inviting attendance.
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