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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1950
Page
4
Georgia Taylor County proposes a constitutional amendment to divide the county into nine school districts and elect a nine member county board of education by district. The measure outlines eligibility terms, voting by district, and officer duties with public elections to ratify the change. It includes publication and ratification steps and notes related bills and approvals.
A constitutional amendment proposal in Georgia would replace current governor election procedures with a county unit system. It details how returns are published, county vote weights, and nomination processes by political party for offices including U S Senator governor lieutenant governor and others. The measure outlines primary procedures, run over rules, and ratification steps for 1950 referendums.
Senate Resolution 18 amends Paragraph 4 of Section 7 Article 7 of Georgia’s Constitution to authorize counties, municipalities, political subdivisions, and county boards of education to incur temporary loans between January 1 and December 31. Loans are capped at 75 percent of last year’s gross income and must be approved by a governing body resolution. The measure moves to voter approval at the next general election.
The text notes that electors qualified to vote on General Assembly amendments shall vote on ratification, with returns consolidated by law and sent to the Governor. Upon declaration of adoption and proclamation, the amendment becomes part of Georgia's Constitution. The document is dated February 10, 1949 and signed by Marvin Griffin George D D Stewart Red Hand S R G.
Executors of M T Gaultney Sr announce sale of estate lands on first Tuesday in October 1950. Property includes 135 acres across Taylor County lots 18 19, south half of lot 16 in 14th district, 186 1/2 acres of lot 14 with 10 and 6 acre exemptions, and Lot 10 in Rose Hill Heights Columbus Muscogee County fronting 50 feet on 15th Avenue. Sold to pay debts and distribute.
L. L. Minor Sr trading as The Butler Company states he accepts only obligations he personally contracts and excludes all agents or representatives. Public notice dated September 1 1950 urges readers to govern accordingly.
Charles C. Stone files against Ralph T. Dunnaway in the Superior Court of Taylor County Georgia. An order for service by publication dated September 1 1950 requires Dunnaway to appear by October 30 1950. Judge T Hicks Fort presides. Thelmon Jarrell Clerk.
J Lunsford, Ordinary, issues notice that T Whatley has applied for permanent letters of administration cum testamento annexo on the estate of Peter Mitchell. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the office within the legally allowed time to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted. Witness appears dated September 4, 1950.
Mrs. Martha P. Yongue guardian of Sam Peterman resigns and the ward's next of kin select C. F. Peterman and Ione P. Garner as guardians. The Court of Ordinary of the county is urged to require show cause why Yongue should not resign and why Peterman and Garner should be appointed.
Posted notice forbids trespassing on lands possessed by J T Winters including the John Bloodworth place. Violators will be prosecuted unless in possession of written permission. Dated August 21, 1950.
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