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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1934
Page
1
New York reports Hauptmann, the Lindbergh baby suspect, held without bail as authorities build an airtight circumstantial case. Dozens of agents pursue every lead from early life to the ransom, with possible extradition to New Jersey anticipated by midweek.
Washington on September 22 union leaders called off the nationwide textile strike, ordering 500,000 idle workers to resume work Monday. The three week conflict ends after a meeting of the executive council of the United Textile Workers Union, with peace on the mediation board's settlement program.
Taylor County farmers receive tax exemption certificates under the Bankhead plan. Small growers with five acres or less and 75 pounds of cotton per acre are not taxed. Certificates can be sold locally for 21 cents per bale, held for 1935, or returned to Washington for sale to others. Some farmers will have surplus certificates due to voluntary reductions since 1927. Washington buys on market price minus fees. local transfer must be in the County Agent's office. Banks, warehouses, and Mr. Carter of Cotton Co operatives assist with applications. Farmers may borrow on cotton with bale tags, plus an option to borrow two extra cents on last year’s cotton. Certificates can be mailed to Washington for sale at market price. Albert Carter buys certificates at market price less 10 cents plus small charge. Government peanut acreage control begins 1935. farmers urged to provide information promptly to avoid penalties. Uncle Sam urges ample hay for yearlings. hay from the east and south expected, western hay limited. Page 8, No. 3.
The note urges keeping in touch with children when schools open. It stresses starting the child with a warm breakfast and continuing proper nourishment as a key immunity factor. It warns that lack of nutrition weakens natural immunity and calls for consistent nourishment.
Taylor Superior Court will convene Monday morning at the usual hour in the Masonic Temple due to the county lacking a courthouse. Judge C Frank McLaughlin will preside as the October term begins with aims to clear jail cases and civil matters requiring immediate attention despite the temporary move.
The Herald reports unofficial plans for Judge S. Price Gilbert to attend the Taylor superior court session next Monday in an unofficial capacity. A longtime legal figure in the Chattahoochee circuit, he enjoys strong local esteem and expresses a wish to reconnect with Taylor county friends during the session. The paper suggests a public reception be arranged by friends for Monday to maximize opportunities to meet the judge.
Mr M G Wells newly appointed to issue cash certificates on cotton plowing. He will be at the Clerk of Taylor Superior Court office in Butler from Sept 28 to Oct 1 and at R A Hinton's office in Reynolds after that date. Farmers urged to confer with him as soon as possible.
Georgia proclamation from Sept 15 1934 offers a $200 reward for the unknown killer of Joseph S. Smith of Columbus killed August 17 in rural Taylor County between Butler and Ellaville. Apprehend and deliver to the Taylor County Sheriff with evidence to convict.
Vocational training sessions announced by W B Posey for blacksmith and woodwork. Meetings set at Turner's school Thursday at 7 pm, at the teacher's shop Monday Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and at Expaper Church Friday night at 7 pm.
The Senatorial Convention of the 23rd District at Perry nominated Hon. J. P. Duncan of Houston County to represent the district in the Georgia General Assembly for 1985 86. He won the Houston County Democratic primary over A Blackwell 432 to 214 and pledged continued service and cooperation with district lawmakers. A formal resolution praised his experience and abilities, and a new Senatorial Executive Committee was elected to enforce rotation primary rules for future elections. An elaborate dinner at New Perry Hotel followed the adjournment, honoring Duncan and delegates.
A local merchant urges patrons to buy from home merchants, urging cash purchases and promising sale prices to keep money in the community. The message emphasizes supporting nearby producers and avoiding sending money away.
A Macon woman, Mrs Walter Hodges, and her six week old daughter Anne died in a midday head on collision on Clinton road seven miles from Macon. Hodges is in fair condition with possible back fracture. Two GSCW teachers, Miss Anna Elizabeth Miller and Mrs Alice Williams, are seriously injured along with a third passenger Miss Margaret Burney. Two Mercer students offered blood for a transfusion. one car failed to stop.
Mr L M Doyle leases the former Chapman furniture building in Butler and opens a full line of fancy groceries. Though new to Butler, he is married to Miss Fountain, daughter of Mr and Mrs T J Fountain, and plans to make Butler his home. His mercantile experience should help secure low prices and good stock for local shoppers. Visit to inspect stock is encouraged.
The County Democratic Executive Committee names W Steed E F Parr R A Hinton and J W Edwards to represent Taylor county at the State Democratic Convention in Macon on October 4.
Prof Walter F Grace has been given the privilege of a Doomens ying musical program Monday and Thursday each week at 5 80 oclock p m over the Columbus radio station. His backing represents some of the most influential people of Columbus and will interest Butler and Taylor county friends.
Talbot County grand jury in Columbus indicted S C Boor auditor of the Bank of Talbotton on mischievous destruction and injury to bank records. The case ties to minutes and board records torn by the auditor. J W Jordan Sr. previously indicted for embezzlement in a separate action.
The Taylor County Singing Convention will be held in Butler on the second Sunday in October. Singers from Taylor and adjoining counties plus others will attend, with the public invited to bring song books and join the day. | Note: The source mentions no precise year. names J.M. Cox and C. F. Austin are listed for arranging hosts.
Sunday School at 10 a m at the Pa Methodist Church with a 11 a m and 7 30 p m preaching, league meeting at 645 p m. Public invited to worship. preaching at the local CCC Camp at 830 a m. W E Hightower, Pastor.
A comedy titled Coon Town Wedding will be staged in the Butler High School auditorium on Friday night October 6. The Howard Methodist church sponsors the event with admission set at 110 cents and 20 cents tickets.
Delay in the Cotton Allotment Program pushes Jarrell's Anniversary Sale to end one week later than planned, extending promotional period and customer access to discounts and special offers.
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