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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1944
Page
3
Georgia Taylor County notice that Minnie H. Giles has applied for guardianship of the person and property of Mrs R. E. Watkins, to be heard at 10:00 A M on the first Monday in November 1944 in the Ordinary’s office. Dated October 9 1944 by J R Lunsford.
G A Trussell as administrator of Mrs Mary Ann Freeman deceased has applied for leave to sell land belonging to the estate to pay debts and for distribution. The court of ordinary will hear the application at the regular term on the first Monday in November 1944. Dated October 2 1944. J R Lunsford Ordinary
Ida May Booth applies for guardianship of William Pope Booth, declared incompetent. The hearing is set for 10:00 AM on the first Monday in November, 1944, at the guardian’s office.
Notice to debtors and creditors of the estate of J. T. Willis in Taylor County Georgia. Administrators warn all creditors to present demands per law and all debtors to pay promptly. Dated September 6, 1944. H. A. Sealy, Administrator of Estate of J. T. Willis deceased.
Local Taylor Mill groups report busy week with church service, new members in the Woman's Club and Men's Club meetings. Members discuss fundraisers including chicken suppers to finance improved club facilities and a Hallowe en event.
Nine Georgia Farm Boys attending the Georgia Association of Future Farmers of America tally at the municipal auditorium will receive awards totaling 1010 dollars. W C Harris district manager of Firestone will present. State prizes include 200 dollars in each of four districts plus two 100 dollar awards.
The text notes a committee appointed for the next meeting consisting of Jake Windham, J R Blair and Billie Smith. The meeting concluded with a prayer led by C H Moore.
The Taylor Mill W M U met at the school Wednesday afternoon with President Mrs. Jake Windham presiding. Mrs. J W Windham served as secretary in her absence. Devotional led by Mrs G L Windham used Matthew 6. Old business included arranging church windows and quilting plans for a future gathering with husbands invited. A birthday offering club was approved. Three new members joined. Senior Girls Reserves met Sunday with Lequitta Gates presiding and planned a program focused on seeking the highest.
The Office of Naval Intelligence requests photographs from the Japanese mainland and its islands to aid wartime analysis. Citizens with firsthand knowledge are asked to submit snapshots to local offices in Atlanta Charleston Wilmington Greensboro Spartanburg Savannah Brunswick Durham Jacksonville and interview requests will be made by intelligence officers.
Columbus Georgia reports that film star Bette Davis is en route to extend her vacation in Columbus and will stay at Charley F. Williams's country home. She planned to arrive Monday but was delayed, with a Washington trip to meet President Roosevelt on the schedule.
In Columbus Georgia on Sunday Joyce Maxine Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Taylor was fatally injured when Trammell a taxicab driver ran over her after she and her mother stepped from the cab The child walked or fell in front of the vehicle and one wheel passed over her body The driver was released from jail Monday under a 1000 bond police said the incident occurred as Mrs Taylor paid the fare
Fifteen Georgia bus lines reported total operating revenues of 62,339,650 and net profits of 24,661,675 for 1943. The Atlantic Greyhound Line posted 20,262,204 in revenue with 6,890,360 in net operating revenue and 5,032,000 in income taxes. Southeastern Greyhound Line had 20,074,000 gross with 8,354,248 net and 6,134,173 in income taxes.
John L. Sealy 61 plan ter and district agent for Standard Oil Company died Saturday at his home in Cuthbert after a lingering illness.
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