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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1944
Page
1
The week in Georgia includes three typhus deaths in Macon, plans for Mercer University graduation, Crisp County whiskey vote, editor resignations in Dalton, Kiwanis leadership changes, and the Friendship Baptist Association opening its 86th session. Georgia cotton yield forecasts rise to 277 pounds per acre, while public health drives and political shifts unfold across the state.
Ellaville reports the death of PFC Joseph W. Taylor aged 23 in France. Son of Mr and Mrs Robert Taylor of Glen Holley Schley county he died September 21 during service with a tank corps after enlisting post CCC years. He moved from Muscogee county to Schley county 14 years ago and attended Glen Holley school.
Marcus Dubose principal of Seals Alabama High School was in serious condition at City hospital after saying three hitchhiking paratroopers attacked him Sunday night in Phenix City They robbed him of money and his watch and car a 1941 Chevrolet with tag 55 C241 A taxi driver found him and took him to the hospital Rewards are offered for information leading to the attackers.
Talbotton Ga Oct 14 Lupe Bunkley a negro lay near death in Talbotton hospital after Chief Tom Weems of Woodland shot him Friday night in self defense authorities said Bunkley who was to be treated after two operations and transfusions had been throwing rocks at a white resident’s home when the chief arrived three negroes allegedly tried to overpower him prompting the shooting Sheriff Ferguson ordered county officers on alert.
No 1 page on hay fever theory notes that piney areas or pine needle pillows may offer relief by reducing other vegetation but doctors say this masks the real cause. Adrenaline from excitement gives only temporary relief, while a stiff drink offers no lasting fix. The advised remedy is to endure and await an early frost.
Hamilton Georgia October 14 One of Georgia s 100 farm unit corporations under the Callaway plan may be an all woman organization Several women have asked for information about forming such a unit Each seven member unit would finance and operate a farm under a manager system If women are serious the idea is acceptable says Cason Callaway
A tenant house on the Lee Branner place south of Statesboro burned early Monday morning. Beatrice Rich and her two children Bobbie aged 5 and Jobie aged 5 were burned beyond recognition. Mercile Rich, 11, was severely burned. George Rich and a 3 year old baby were uninjured. The cause of the fire is unknown.
Advertisement offers a 1931 Model A Ford four door sedan from R P McGuffin of Butler Georgia. Electric repair services available with calls for repair of electrical appliances, with delivery and pickup offered by Taylor Bone of Butler Georgia.
Randall Lumpkin of Mauk Georgia reports a large black and tan male hound that strayed from home on Tuesday. The dog wore a leather collar and a five dollar reward is offered for its return.
Four mules offered two around 1100 pounds and two about 850 pounds. Also farm implements. R C Humber Butler Ga. One four room dwelling and store house with two acres four and a half miles north of Butler near McCants Mill on highway No 3. Price 1500 dollars. Interested parties contact Mrs Sanders Vanner or write Walter Davis 4856 Eleventh Ave Route 3 Columbus Ga.
Seed oats for sale including Fulghum Full Grain Seed Oats and Coker's Improved Victory Grain Oats. Any quantity available. Contact Carroll Purvis in Charing Ga or W A Jarrell Butler R2 for details. Also referenced are Franklin McCants Butler and Pollorum tested parameters.
Used items listed by H. E. Childres of Butler Georgia includes a two speed 1941 Chevrolet Truck and Great Dane Trailer in good condition. Also advertised electrical appliance repairs with pickup and delivery. Fred A. Peed Jr. offers heavy duty utility trailer in A-one condition with good tires at reasonable price.
The state commission drafting a new Constitution nears completion with a first draft due to the General Assembly in January. Gov. Arnall and lawmakers advocate wide advertising in weekly and daily press so citizens understand proposed alterations to the basic law last updated in 1877.
Detectives J. J. Chester and W. D. Johnson report that safecrackers used standard professional methods to force open the Hardaway Coal Co. safe in Atlanta during the weekend and stole 1251 dollars and gasoline ration coupons for 10 000 gallons.
In Wallingford Washington on Tuesday Beverly Olson, 13, grabbed the steering wheel when bus driver Howard Bammer 50 collapsed. She guided the bus about 90 yards then turned off ignition and stopped the vehicle. Nine children plus the girl were saved from injury or death. Superintendent Demoney confirmed.
Advertisement promises a free Velvet Edge blade sharpener to men who shave in exchange for sending 10 names of safety razor users. No money needed. Respond with name address and 12 cent coin or stamps to cover postage. National distributors listed as Louisville KY.
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